Sporcle
sporcle.com
A huge library of user-made trivia quizzes and games, many of them timed, on every topic from geography and history to pop culture.
Sporcle is a large library of trivia quizzes and games, mostly created by its users. Many are timed: you type as many answers as you can before the clock runs out, such as naming every country in Europe or finding states on a blank map. Topics range from geography and history to entertainment and sports.
There are daily puzzles and live trivia events as well. You can play without an account, but signing up lets you save scores and create your own quizzes. Quality varies because the content is user-made, so check the ratings and play counts to find the good ones.
Why it is useful
The recall-style format, where you type as many answers as you can before the clock runs out, is a good test of what you actually know. With so many quizzes, there is almost always one on a topic you care about.
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