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What legend of baseball bore such famous nicknames as "Babe," "The Great Bambino," and "The Sultan of Swat"?
George Herman Ruth
Honus Wagner
Barry Bonds
Lou Gehrig
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What cowboy and proprietor of the world famous "Wild West Show" bore the nickname "Buffalo" in front of his true name?
Bill Hickok
Ben Tomlin
Bill Cody
Frank James
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During WWII, one German General gained much acclaim for his brilliant tactics in warfare as he invaded North Africa. What was the true name of this officer given the nickname "Desert Fox"?
Erwin Rommel
Max Kellin
Richard Meisert
Victor Zeryn
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During the extended bloodshed of The Seven Years' War (also known as The French and Indian War), one of England's most famous officers named Edward Braddock had his promising career cut short by a marksman's bullet. What was Braddock's common nickname before his passing?
"Bruiser"
"Bulldog"
"Battlin"
"Brigade"
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Perhaps one of the most famous men from the B.C. era of history, Alexander the Great of Macedon created one of the world's greatest empires that stretched throughout Europe and parts of Asia. What nickname is Alexander known by in most of Asia that roughly means "The Greatest"?
Masfolo
Tayou-Wei
Karjijo
Iskandar
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Because of his shameful involvement in the Watergate Scandal, which of the following nicknames is commonly attached to President Richard Millhouse Nixon?
"Richard Eelhouse Nixon"
"Nixon the False"
"Tricky Dick"
"Rotten Richy"
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Before the Second World War came about, people referred to WWI by what still-common nickname?
"The Final War"
"The Great War"
"The Omega Conflict"
"The All-European War"
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What Native American chief was dubbed "Red Napoleon" because of his fervent dedication to defending his tribe of the Nez-Perce from the United states Army?
Crazy Horse
Chief Joseph
Sitting Bull
Blue Jacket
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In the Middle Ages, when Latin was the primary written language in Europe, animals were given rather humorous nicknames. What animal was given the nickname "Dumbledore" in the ancient world because of its peculiar sound and appearance?
Horse
Swallow
Sheep
Bumblebee
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What famous Dominican-American baseball slugger became famous with the nickname "Big Papi"?
Jose Bautista
Sammy Sosa
David Ortiz
Pedro Martinez
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The battleship known as the U.S.S. Constitution was very reputable for its grand defensive capabilities, earning it what nickname?
"The Shield of the Republic"
"The Indivisible"
"Unbreakable Liberty"
"Old Ironsides"
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What 15th century Romanian ruler's brutality towards his enemies earned him the title "The Impaler"?
Vlad Dracula III
Morov Oltonn II
Grendel Kash IV
Tyr Dolohov
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Although it is more of an expression now, "Great Scott" actually started out as a nickname for what famous historical figure?
Scott Tythers
Winfield Scott
Walter Scott
Louis Scott
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Before WWII, French General Charles de Gaulle was called which of the following nicknames that mocked his larger than average nose?
"Cyrano"
"The Piper"
"Pinocchio"
"Lighting Rod"
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What animal was commonly called "The Indian Devil" before it was scientifically catalogued?
Bobcat
Puma
Ocelot
Lynx
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What American general was titled "Blood-n'-Guts" because of his tough, no-nonsense nature?
George Patton
Dwight Eisenhower
Douglas MacArthur
George Marshall
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What American President, for his impressive victory at the Battle of Tippecanoe, received "Tippecanoe" as a popular nickname?
Milliard Fillmore
James K. Polk
John Tyler
William Henry Harrison
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What notorious bootlegger and mobster from 20th century America was infamous with the title "Scarface"?
John Dillinger
Mickey Cohen
Bugsy Siegel
Al Capone
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What nickname for Beethoven's 14th piano sonata became so famous that it is now commonly attached as part of the official title?
"Geneva"
"Moonlight"
"Emperor"
"Maestro"
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"The Red Baron" was one of the most legendary combat pilots in history. He was a German ace who flew for his country in WWI, but what was his true name?
Richter von Griegg
Klauss Reinhard
Manfred von Richthofen
Klavier Hauser
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American baseball star Joseph Jackson was known by what nickname that poked fun at his humble beginnings?
"JoJo the Poor"
"Joe of the Slums"
"Penniless Jackson"
"Shoeless Joe"
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The dreaded serial killer known as "The Milwaukee Monster" who terrorized his namesake city in the twentieth-century bore what true name?
Franklin Shaw
Jeffery Dahmer
Kyle Montra
Lucas Bentei
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What European city known for its beautiful architecture and art has received the nickname "The City of Lights"?
Paris
London
Rome
Berlin
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What was the actual name of the dreaded pirate and plague of the seven seas known as "Blackbeard"?
Clayton Millhouse
Edward Teach
William Stanton
Peter Coulbert
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Because of its proximity to the Pacific Ocean, what American city is known as "The City by the Bay"?
Boston
New York City
Los Angeles
San Francisco
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The American general Anthony Wayne was both famous and infamous for his peculiarly effective yet brutal ways of treating his own men. What adjective is commonly put in front of his name to reflect this nature?
"Heartless"
"Brutal"
"Mad"
"Dreadful"
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The illness that nearly wiped out Europe in the Middle Ages known as "The Black Death" was actually what disease?
Bubonic plague
Influenza
Smallpox
Cholera
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When they were first discovered, ostriches were difficult for scientists to classify. Because they appeared so similarly yet differently from all other birds, which of the following nicknames were they commonly known by?
"Pony Birds"
"Giraffe Birds"
"Sparrow Camels"
"Long-Necked Crows"
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Which of the following baseball players was known as "The Flying Dutchman" because he was from Holland and played for the Pittsburgh Pirates?
Laurence Kilrain
Christopher Geils
Matthew Phera
Honus Wagner
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The famous African-American combat pilot and Civil Rights activist Eugene Bullard was known in the armed forces by what highly threatening nickname?
"The Unhappy Ending"
"The Black Swallow of Death"
"The Wrath"
"The Hand of the Reaper"
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What King of France was commonly referred to as "The Sun King" because of his belief that he was the most important monarch in the world?
Louis XVI
Francis I
Phillip II
Louis XIV
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What inventor bears the nickname, "The Wizard of Menlo Park" Because of his mind-blowing inventions?
Thomas Edison
Nikola Tesla
Samuel Morse
Ben Franklin
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Previous Prime Minister of England Margaret Thatcher was known around the world as a figure of much integrity and strength during turbulent times. What famous nickname did she receive because of these aspects?
"Margaret the Brave"
"The Monolith of Britain"
"The Iron Lady"
"The Great Defender"
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What nickname was given to the Statue of Liberty by poet Emma Lazarus that explains its significance to the nation?
"The Pinnacle of Freedom"
"The New Colossus"
"The Illuminating Lady"
"The Beacon of the New World"
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What U.S. president was so well-known for his incredible oratory skills that he was dubbed "The Great Communicator"?
Ronald Reagan
Bill Clinton
Dwight Eisenhower
John F. Kennedy
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In the American Civil War, what General's incredible skills earned him the nickname "The Thunderbolt of the Potomac"?
Ambrose Burnside
Joshua Chamberlain
Ulysses S. Grant
Winfield S. Hancock
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Although he was known by multiple aliases, what was the birth name of the infamous outlaw known as "Billy the Kid"?
Maxwell Fine
Henry McCarty
James Piers
Stephen O'Leary
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What American President was so appreciated for his work on breaking up large corporations and monopolies that the people called him "Trust Buster"?
Warren G. Harding
Grover Cleveland
William McKinley
Theodore Roosevelt
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Because they were considered so good with children, which of the following nicknames were pitbulls commonly called?
"Nanny Dogs"
"Placid Pooches"
"Sitter Hounds"
"Nursery Pooches"
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What type of animal was commonly known as a "Wash Bear" because of its peculiar habit of cleaning its food before eating?
Lemur
Opossum
Raccoon
Groundhog
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Andrew Nicholas is a passionate reader and writer on the subjects of history and mankind. He is a published author, critic, and poet who grew up in the friendly scenery of rural Ohio. He is a graduate of Wright State University and a regular student of historical curiosities.