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Jonathan Daly
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Jonathan Daly is Quiz Editor at Encyclopædia Britannica. He has written trivia questions for game shows such as Cash Cab and The Chase. He also maintains Britannica's One Good Fact feature. When he isn't writing, Jon enjoys crossword puzzles and playing overly complicated board games. 

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Close-up of Notre Dame in Paris, France. Question image for "Ready for my Close-up" image quiz. Ready for My Close-Up Quiz
Orange-coloured lionfish with bold banded patterns and ornate, fan-like dorsal fins swimming at the Melbourne Aquarium. Name That Fish!
Thumbnail for 'Which Came First' Quiz. Composite image. Left is a stack of chocolate chip cookies on an orange background, right is a stack of off-brand oreos on a blue background. Dessert, food, snack The Dating Game: Which Came First? Vol. 2
US Map with red pin on Dallas, Texas. Name that U.S. City quiz. Guess the U.S. City Quiz
Thumbnail for the quiz, "Who Did That? A Historical Bio Quiz." Head with question mark made with string and pins. Who Did That? A Historical Bio Quiz
(Left) Eiffel Tower; (right) Washington Monument. Combo using assets (Eiffel Tower) 245552 and (Washington Monument) 245554. Which Is Taller? Quiz
Africa Map with red pin on Cairo, Egypt. Guess the World City Quiz. Name that World City! Quiz
The cheetah is the fastest land animal over short distances. It has become an endangered species in Africa, and is almost extinct in Asia. Cheetah mother with young. Cheetah cubs Moms of the Animal Kingdom Quiz
Thumbnail for Emoji Quiz. Group of emojis to describe film Forrest Gump. Feather emoji, box emoji, chocolate bar emoji, ping pong emoji, running man emoji, army helmet emoji, shrimp emoji. Quizzes, movies Guess the Movie: Emoji Quiz
Vintage image of students at desks in a classroom with a teacher standing in the background. (education, learning) Are You Smarter Than a 1912 Middle Schooler? Quiz
Illustration of Greek god, Athena. Mythology Name That Greek God Quiz
Vintage, old-timey world map for Former Names of Current Places Quiz. Former Names of Current Places Quiz
Quiz thumbnail, "What Happened on this Very Important Date" quiz. A push pin on a calendar What Very Big Thing Happened on This Day?
Dot and line outline of the constellation Gemini illustration with coloured background, representing the twin brothers of Greek mythology. Guess the Constellation Quiz
Partially obstructed United States flag. Thumbnail for Name that Flag Quiz. Flags of the World Quiz: Undercover Edition
A medium close up shot of an actor impersonating Benjamin Franklin, with earphones plugged in, using his phone while sitting in an outdoor patio in modern-day Philadelphia. Featuring Brian Patrick Mulligan as Ben Franklin. Finish the American Revolutionary War Quote Quiz
Thumbnail for 'Which Came First' Quiz. Composite image. Left is Glass bottle of ketchup, right is a Glass bottle containing white sauce. Sauce, food, condiment The Dating Game: Which Came First? Vol. 3
Baobab trees, (genus Adansonia) in Madagascar. Baobab trees are categorized under nine species of deciduous trees of the hibiscus, or mallow, family (Malvaceae). Name that Tree! Quiz
Person flipping through an open book to find information or reference material. Concept of research, knowledge, study, and learning resources Guess the Book by its Chapter Titles
Frilled lizard (Chlamydosaurus kingii), Australia (reptile). Membrane around neck is raised when animal is threatened or surprised. (animal behavoir, behavioral response) Name That Animal! Quiz Vol. 3
Civil War era cannon overlooks Kennesaw Mountain National Battle. (military, artillery, American history) Pick Your Battles Quiz
Common kingfisher bird (Alcedo atthis) animal Name That Bird! Quiz
Pastel colored puzzle piece speech bubbles with shadows on a white background. Two speech bubbles made up of puzzle pieces intersecting with a piece in the center missing. Find the Missing Link Quiz
(Left) Ball of predictions with answers to questions based on the Magic 8 Ball; (right): Rubik's Cube. (toys) The Dating Game: Which Came First?
Extruded map of the United States of America with states borders on national flag background. (3-d rendering) Guess the U.S. State by Its Neighbors
For a quiz about books/film adaptations. Clapper board and books or scripts. cinema, movies, motion pictures, clapboard, hollywood Book-to-Screen Name Change Quiz
Illustration of movie theater popcorn bucket, cinema ticket, clapboard, and film reel. (movies, hollywood, pop culture, 3D render) Hollywood What If Quiz
The Long-eared Jerboa (Euchoreutes naso) ready to jump. (desert rodent, mammal, animal) Guess the Mammal Quiz
Tower Bridge over the Thames River in London, England. Opened in 1894. Remains an Important Traffic Route with 40,000 Crossings Every Day. Guess the City by Its River Quiz
Portrait of a papillon purebreed dog (breed, dogs, Canis familiaris, animal) Name That Dog! Quiz, Vol. 2
Illustration of missing, anonymous person in group. Quiz thumb, Guess Who is Missing? Who’s Missing? Quiz
Thumbnail for Emoji 2 Quiz. Adapted from asset quizzz696. Emojis (rose, equals, sled) describing the movie "Citizen Kane" Guess the Movie: Emoji Quiz 2
Graphic of "60's" with flowers and peace sign. 1960's, decades That Swinging ’60s Quiz
Indiana state locator map. United States Name That U.S. State Quiz
A neon sign saying "IYKYK" (If You Know You Know), illustration on a dark brick background. (Gen Z slang, abbreviations, computer rendered illustrations, inside joke) Abbreviation Station Quiz
Elementary school aged girl with large, oversized glasses and pencil, thinking while taking a math test. Challenging Standardized Test Words Quiz Vol. 3
USA, United States watercolor map Illustration in rainbow colors 50 States, 50 Fun Facts Quiz
Child Detective in trench coat and fedora looking at large white footprints with a magnifying glass. (investigate, inspect, detect, private investigator, boy, kid) Spot the Misspelled Word Quiz
Woman reading while perched on the edge of a blown-up stack of books. Little Words, Big Vocabulary Quiz
Thumbnail for image quiz: Old Fashioned quiz. Background color changed. Original image asset 254486. Old 8-track audio tapes of different colors. Music, technology A Good Old-Fashioned Quiz
Graphic artwork represents music of the seventies - (source file includes the fifties, sixties, eighties, and nineties, 50s, 60s, 70, 80s, 90s, decades) That Groovy ’70s Quiz
Adhesive yellow note papers with "DON'T FORGET!" message hanging on ropes with clothes pins. (memory, adhesive notes, sticky notes, reminders) Can You Remember These Mnemonics? Quiz
Graduation cap sitting over a speech bubble with an Australian flag on a blue background. (education) Australian Vocabulary Quiz
"Back to the 90's" with a dotted and herringbone background pattern. (1990s, retro style, decades, nostalgia) SEE CONTENT NOTES. That ’90s Quiz
Dachshund dog with a smooth coat. Breed of dog developed in Germany to hunt badgers. Name That Dog!
American Colonial Flag, popularly attributed to Betsy Ross, was designed during the American Revolutionary War features 13 stars to represent the original 13 colonies. Facts You Should Know: American Revolution
Opened passport with visas, stamps, seals, world map. (travel, tourism) Guess the Country by Its Neighbors Quiz
Back to 80s banner (1980s, retro) The Totally ’80s Quiz
Michigan map rotated for use in quizzes Guess the Rotated U.S. State Quiz
Many slips of paper with "thank you" in different languages written on them. Thumbnail for the Dutch, Yiddish, Japanese, or Hindi Quiz. Dutch, Yiddish, Japanese, or Hindi? Quiz
A roulette wheel showing the number 13. 13 letter word quiz. 13-Letter Word Quiz
Guinea pig in purple glasses resting on an open book. Challenging Words You Should Know Vocabulary Quiz Vol. 2
Silhouette of hand holding sport torch behind the rings of an Olympic flag, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; February 3, 2015. The Olympics Quiz
Burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia) tilts its head outside its burrow on Marco Island, Florida. (birds) Curious Origins of Everyday Words Quiz
A gold foil number 12 balloon is held high in the air by male hands; photo taken outdoors on a bright sunny day, the sky is blue with some clouds. A vintage style effects has been added to the image. 12-Letter Words Quiz
Flag of Australia Name That World Flag!
A young boy dressed in retro 1980s attire, with bow tie and eyeglasses, wears a light bulb idea invention machine to help him think of the next big idea. (nerd, nerdy, thinker) SEE CONTENT NOTES. Are You An Idiom Savant? Quiz
White rubber duck among yellow ducks stands out from the crowd. Diversity, individuality, difference, minority or independence in business. SEE CONTENT NOTES! Odd Word Out: Synonyms Quiz
Misspelled words (sequel) thumbnail image (by EB) on original Getty image in background (crumpled piece of paper) Commonly Misspelled Words Vol. 2 Quiz
Young girl wearing a demin jacket playing the trumpet (child, musical instruments, Asian ethnicity) Sound Check: Musical Vocabulary Quiz
Gulliver in Lilliput. Lemuel Gulliver, set ashore after a mutiny, regains consciousness and finds himself a prisoner of the Lilliputians. From Gulliver's Travels, Travels into Several Remote Nations of the World, in Four Parts by Jonathan Swift. Guess the Literary Illustration Quiz
A Yorkshire terrier dressed up as a veterinarian or doctor on a white background. (dogs) A Visit with the Word Doctor: Medical Vocabulary Quiz
English language school promotion illustration. Silhouette of a man advertises or sells shouts in a megaphone and emerging from the flag of the United Kingdom (Union Jack). Another Great British Vocabulary Quiz, Innit?
Steak tartare with raw egg on top. Steak tartare is a dish made with raw ground beef Name That Dish! Quiz
Macaron. Colorful stack of macaron pastries on a table. Sweet meringue-based confection made with egg white, icing sugar, almond powder and food clothing. Food, French cuisine, dessert, pastries, cookies Name That Dessert! Quiz
A brown-colored dog wearing a red-checked shirt with an orange hard helmet and hammer. Labor Day concept, work, jobs. Odd Jobs Vocabulary Quiz
Thumbnail for the American Sign Language (ASL) quiz. The letters q-u-i-z, spelling out "quiz." American Sign Language Alphabet Quiz
Stick figure illustrations holding hands with the Canadian flag. Spot the Canadian Quiz
Misspelled words thumbnail image (by EB) on original Getty image in background (crumpled piece of paper) Commonly Misspelled Words Quiz
1970s style television set with static on the screen, on a small table with a doily underneath. (retro style) Pop Culture Vocabulary Quiz
Thermonuclear hydrogen bomb, code-named MIKE, detonated in the Marshall Islands in the fall of 1952. Photo taken at a height of 12,000 feet, 50 miles from the detonation site. (Photo 3 of a series of 8) Atomic bomb explosion nuclear energy hydrogen energy Facts You Should Know: The Cold War Quiz
Two chicks near an egg with a white background (poultry, chick, chickens, birds). Which Came First? Vocabulary Quiz Vol. 2
Woman practicing crane pose or bakasana. Yoga, asana, stretches, stretching, exercise Name That Yoga Pose Quiz
Life-size model of prehistoric Dilophosaurus dinosaur in Dino Park in Novi Sad, Serbia. Taken April 28th, 2016 in Novi Sad, Serbia. Name That Dinosaur! Quiz
Illustration of a silhouette of a man ready to cut messy balls of red thread with scissors. Commonly Confused Words Vocabulary Quiz, Vol. 2
Illustrated Utah license plate Guess the License Plate Quiz
Caption: Through "Death Valley" - one of the Marines of a Leatherneck Company, driving through Japanese machine gun fire while crossing a draw rises from cover for a quick dash forward to another position, Okinawa, 10 May 1945. (World War II) Famous Figures in American Military History Quiz
Fallout shelter symbol What’s That Symbol Mean? Quiz Vol. 2
Red and yellow cherry tomatoes, some forming a question mark, against a light blue background. (organic, fruits, vegetables) Fruit or Vegetable? A Quiz
Close up of scorpion tail (Scorpion scorpion) from asset scorpo008: Scorpion scorpion (poisonous; stinger; arachnid) Guess the Animal Tail! Quiz
Flags of all nations of the world. Grouping of various country flags on a world map. Which Country Is Larger? Quiz
Mute swan with cygnet. (birds) Match the Baby Animal to Its Mama Quiz
Umbrella colored like a rainbow sticking out above a sea of black umbrellas while it rains. (storm, weather) Weather Words Vocabulary Quiz
Uluru (Ayer's rock) in Northern Territory, central Australia. Sacred site for Australian Aboriginials who call it Uluru. Monolith, desert Where on Earth Is That? Vol. 2 Quiz
Fiery heart or heart made of flames with a dark concrete wall background. (love, Valentine's Day) Love It or Hate It Vocabulary Quiz
Spain locator map. No type. Guess the Countries of the World Quiz
Royal golden crown with jewels on British flag. Symbols of United Kingdom. (British royalty, British monarchy) A Royal Vocabulary Quiz
Young woman with glasses reading a book, student Famous Novels, Last Lines Quiz
3d illustration of small intestines, human body, anatomy Guess the Body Part Quiz
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II smiles to the crowd from Buckingham Palace (London, England) balcony at the end of the Platinum Pageant in London on June 5, 2022 as part of Queen Elizabeth II's platinum jubilee celebrations. The curtain comes down on four days of momentous nationwide celebrations to honor Queen Elizabeth II's historic Platinum Jubilee with a day-long pageant lauding the 96 year old monarch's record seven decades on the throne. (British royalty) Fit for a King (or Queen): the British Royalty Quiz
A mens hat resting on fabric. trilby Name That Hat! Quiz
A closeup of a shuttlecock. badminton, sports, eqipment, game Guess the Sport! Quiz
A closeup of a paisley pattern. Floral, design, ornamental, wallpaper Name That Pattern! Quiz
Periodic Table of the elements concept image (chemistry) Facts You Should Know: The Periodic Table Quiz
Chicken and an egg with a white background (poultry, chick, birds). Which Came First? Vocabulary Quiz
An image of a man wearing lederhosen. Germany, clothes What Are You Wearing? Clothing Quiz
Flag of Ireland The Irish Quiz
Lightning over a farm field. Weather electricity thunderstorm light energy tree Facts You Should Know: Weather Quiz
Publicity still with Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman from the motion picture film "Casablanca" (1942); directed by Michael Curtiz. (cinema, movies) Best Picture Movie Quote Quiz
Brown chihuahua sitting on the floor, resting and squinting at a camera on a white brick wall background. (dogs, pets) What Did You Just Call Me? Vocabulary Quiz
Taj Mahal, Agra, India. UNESCO World Heritage Site (minarets; Muslim, architecture; Islamic architecture; marble; mausoleum) Wonders of the World Quiz
A snowy owl (Bubo scandiacus) looking surprised, wooden background. Surprised, gobsmacked Name That Emotion! Vocabulary Quiz
Close up of the eye of a horned owl. (genus Bubo) bird raptor. Cropped version of Asset ID: Guess the Animal Eyes Quiz
closeup of ten dollar bill. Alexander Hamilton, money, currency What’s On Your Money Quiz
If You'd Only Be My Valentine, American Valentine card, 1910. Cupid gathers a basket of red hearts from a pine tree which, in the language of flowers represents daring. Valentine's Day St. Valentine's Day February 14 love romance history and society heart In Roman mythology Cupid was the son of Venus, goddess of love (Eros and Aphrodite in the Greek Pantheon). The Love Quiz
3D illustration of sternum, ribs, skeleton, anatomy Guess the Bones and Muscles Quiz
Martin Luther King, Jr. (left of centre) and Malcolm X (right) waiting for a press conference, 1964. American Civil Rights Movement Quiz
Composite of four zodiac glyphs: Scorpio ( asset 236900), Taurus (asset 236894), Gemini (asset 236895), Leo (asset 236897). What’s That Zodiac Symbol Quiz
Backgammon set with dice. game, board Guess the Game Quiz
Broken pencil on a standardized test. (testing, education, exam, SAT test) Challenging Standardized Test Words Quiz: Vol. 2
High school student frowns and feeling stressed after reading question about SAT test examination in a classroom (testing, education, teenager) Challenging Standardized Test Words Quiz: Vol. 1
The famous Tunnel View at Yosemite Name That U.S. National Park Quiz
Young chimpanzee dressed in a shirt and sweater vest, scratching his head thinking. (primates) Wild Words from the Animal Kingdom Vocabulary Quiz
Publicity still of the Wicked Witch of the West (Margaret Hamilton) and one of the Flying Monkeys (Winged Monkeys) from the motion picture film "The Wizard of Oz" (1939); directed by Victor Fleming (there were a number of uncredited directors). (cinema, movies) Iconic Pop Culture Villains Quiz
Male muscle, man flexing arm, bicep curl. Facts You Should Know: The Human Body Quiz
Name that Thing - Tools, composite image: calipers, hammer claw, pestle, trowel Name That Thing: Tools
Name that Thing - Vehicles, composite image: tractor cab, catamaran, fuselage, skateboard truck Name That Thing: Vehicles
Portrait of young thinking bearded man student with stack of books on the table before bookshelves in the library Famous Novels, First Lines Quiz
Holiday, Christmas, Thanksgiving, turkey with stuffing and dressing. (holidays, Thanksgiving Day) Thanksgiving Quiz
(From left): First Ladies Barbara Bush, Nancy Reagan, Rosalynn Carter, Betty Ford, Pat Nixon, and Lady Bird Johnson at the Dedication of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, California; November 4, 1991. (first lady) First Ladies of the United States Quiz
American puppeteer Jim Henson with Miss Piggy and Fozzie Bear, c. 1979-80. The Muppets Trivia Quiz
Name that Thing - Sports and Games, composite image: parachute canopy, dart flight, luge, bowling pocket Name That Thing: Sports and Games
Name that Thing - Nature, composite image: carnation, dewclaw, fjords, lynx Name That Thing: Nature
Name that Thing - Science, composite: circuitboard, gnomon, eye iris, airplan yaw Name That Thing: Science
Battle of Antietam, Sept. 17, 1862, lithograph by Kurz and Allison, circa 1888. Guess That Historical Event! Quiz
Name that Thing - Clothing, composite image: balaclava, barrette, corset, jodhpurs Name That Thing: Clothing
Name that Thing - Food, composite image: kumquat, plantain, rigatoni, tomatillo Name That Thing: Food
The word "Hello" written in Thai Guess the Language! Quiz
Various retriever dog breeds sitting in a row. L-R: curly coated retriever, golden retriever, Labrador retriever, duck tolling retriever, flat coated retriever. hunting sporting dogs The Dog Breed Quiz
a postage stamp printed in USA showing an image of Jackie Robinson, CIRCA 1999. Who's on that Stamp?
A child wearing a sheet for a Halloween ghost costume. Holiday Trick-or-treat Monsters, Ghouls, and Ghosts Quiz
Parthenon, Acropolis, Athens, Greece. From Athena to Zeus: Basics of Greek Mythology
Sunflowers growing in a field Name That Flower!
Man playing a sitar (stringed instrument of the lute family; popular in northern India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh; sitar is derived from the Persian word sehtar, meaning "three-stringed"; flourished in 16th-17th centuries; two mondern schools of sitar playing in India, the Ravi Shankar and Vilayat Khan schools) Name That Musical Instrument
A capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris), Pantanal, Brazil. (rodents, carpincho, water hog) Name That Animal!
Name that Thing - Architecture, composite image: door escutcheon, flag finial, railroad tie, flying buttress Name That Thing: Architecture Quiz
Name that Thing - Around the House, composite image: umbrella ferrule, toilet floatbowl, pen nib, knife tang Name That Thing: Around the House Quiz
Laundry (washing, drying, ironing, cleaning) symbols set. Icons, vector illustration What's That Symbol Mean?
View of the Grand Canal (Canale Grande in Italian) at sunset with gondolas on the water lined by buildings; the main waterway of Venice, Italy Where on Earth is That?
Wheat Field with Cypresses, oil on canvas by Vincent van Gogh, 1889; in The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City, 73 x 93.4 cm. Name that Painter!
Beautiful Image taken at Arches National Park in Utah Where in America is That?
Stained glass of Joan of Arc in St. Mary of the Angels, Wellington, New Zealand. Roman Catholic church. (Saint Joan of Arc, St. Joan of Arc) Name That Historical Figure!
Human eyelashes under magnifcation. Colored scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of human eyelash mites Name That Magnified Object!
Composite thumbnail image of four colors from Name More Colors quiz Name Even More Colors!
Ground nutmeg and nutmeg seeds. Herbs, spices Name Those Herbs and Spices!
Dog dressed with oversized sunglasses, pink jeweled dog collar, and flowing pink scarf. (pampered pets, fashionable pets) Fashionable Words Vocabulary Quiz
Yellow thinking face emoji icon. Commonly Confused Words Vocabulary Quiz
Artwork illustration of a laughing clown (clowns, circu). Face Your Fears Vocabulary Quiz
"Hello my name is" badge paper sticker (identification, name badge). Words Named After People Vocabulary Quiz
Chef tossing vegetables in a frying pan over a burner (skillet, food). What’s on the Menu? Vocabulary Quiz
Yellow transportation sign with ASAP (as soon as possible) on violet color sky background. (acronyms) Figure Out the Acronyms ASAP Vocabulary Quiz
Artwork of British Union Jack in a speech bubble. The Great British Vocabulary Quiz
YOLO "You Only Live Once" written in bright colors and repeated on a purple background (acronym, slang) Slang Through the Ages Vocabulary Quiz
African hedgehog on an open book against a white background. Challenging Words You Should Know Vocabulary Quiz
Empty movie theater and blank screen (theatre, motion pictures, cinema). Oscar-Worthy Movie Trivia
Serena Williams poses with the Daphne Akhurst Trophy after winning the Women's Singles final against Venus Williams of the United States on day 13 of the 2017 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 28, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia. (tennis, sports) Great Moments in Sports Quiz
Axolotl salamander. Amphibian Name That Animal! Volume 2
Lion (panthera leo) Deadliest Animals Quiz
Donuts, muffins, and cookies Snack Time Quiz
ARLINGTON, TX - DECEMBER 16: Tony Romo #9 of the Dallas Cowboys at Cowboys Stadium on December 16, 2012 in Arlington, Texas. Playing against the Pittsburgh Steelers Super Bowl Quiz
Illustration of Halloween characters silhouetted on a purple background (silhouette, spooky, scary) A Monstrous Vocab Quiz
Illustration of Merry Old Santa Claus by Thomas Nast. (Christmas, holidays) The Christmas Quiz
Soccer player Lamine Yamal of Spain in action during the World Cup European Qualifiers Group E match between Turkiye and Spain at Konya Stadium on September 7, 2025, in Konya, Turkiye. Champion, Athlete, Sport, Football, Name the World Cup Player!
A woman and her daughter smear color powder on one another's face on Holi, the Indian festival of colors. Hindu Holiday Quiz
Composite thumbnail image of four colors from Name that Color quiz Name That Color!