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Weekly Topic Challenge - Ideas
Quite a while ago we had a so called Topic of the Week where users were encouraged to ask questions about a specific topic and compete for the best question. In an effort to revive this kind of ...
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Topic of the Week
This is a quick way to expand the scope of the site and generate new questions and answers.
How it works: - One topic will be designated each week starting Friday 0:00 (EST) and ending Thursday 23:59 ...
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Monthly Answer Challenge 2015-2017: Solve old unanswered questions! [duplicate]
Due to the success of our previous challenge for answering unanswered pre-graduation questions, We've decided to make it a monthly habit to reward the best answer to any old unanswered question in ...
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Oscar 2017 Topic Challenge I: The nominees for Best Picture [completed]
Next sunday sees the celebration of the 89th Annual Academy Awards ("Oscars"). Like last year this might be a chance to discuss the contenders for the Oscar for Best Picture of the year beforehand. So ...
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Oscar 2019 Topic Challenge: The nominees for the Best Picture [completed]
Next Sunday sees the celebration of the 91st Annual Academy Awards ("Oscars"). Like last year this might be a chance to discuss the contenders for the Oscar for Best Picture of the year beforehand. So ...
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Monthly Answer Challenge 2018: Solve old unanswered questions!
Due to the success of our previous challenges for answering unanswered questions, We're continuing our monthly habit of rewarding the best answer to any old unanswered question in order to encourage ...
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Oscar 2018 Topic Challenge: The nominees for the Best Picture [completed]
Next Sunday sees the celebration of the 90th Annual Academy Awards ("Oscars"). Like last year this might be a chance to discuss the contenders for the Oscar for Best Picture of the year beforehand. So ...
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Topic Challenge: Female-lead films and TV-shows [completed]
With the release of Wonder Woman and due to popular demand we're starting a new topic challenge. From 2017-06-05 00:00 UTC to 2017-06-16 23:00 UTC we're challenging you to all your great questions ...
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Monthly Answer Challenge 2019: Solve old unanswered questions!
Due to the success of our previous challenges for answering unanswered questions, We're continuing our monthly habit of rewarding the best answer to any old unanswered question in order to encourage ...
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Topic Challenge: World War 1 [completed]
In commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I and due to popular demand we're starting a new topic challenge. From 2018-11-11 12:00 UTC to 2018-11-23 23:00 UTC we're challenging ...
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Topic Challenge: LGBT Pride week [completed]
June is a LGBT Pride Month and due to popular opinion we're starting a new weekly topic challenge From 2017-06-26 08:00 UTC to 2017-07-03 07:59 UTC and we encourage you to ask questions from LGBT ...
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Topic Challenge: Christopher Nolan and his films [completed]
With the release of Dunkirk and due to popular demand we're starting a new topic challenge. From 2017-07-22 00:00 UTC to 2017-07-30 23:00 UTC we're challenging you to all your great questions about ...
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Topic Challenge: Moon Landings and Space Exploration [completed]
In celebration of half a century of humanity colonizing the known universe and due to popular demand we're starting a new topic challenge. From 2019-07-20 00:00 UTC to 2019-07-30 23:00 UTC we're ...
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Topic Challenge: Anthony Hopkins and his films [completed]
Today not only the current year ends but also Sir Anthony Hopkins turns 81 and can look back on an extensive acting career. So in honour of his life of acting and due to popular demand we're starting ...
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Oscar 2020 Topic Challenge: The nominees for Best Picture [completed]
Next Sunday sees the celebration of the 92nd Annual Academy Awards ("Oscars"). Like last year this might be a chance to discuss the contenders for the Oscar for Best Picture of the year beforehand. So ...
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Topic Challenge: The TV-series of the Marvel Cinematic Universe [completed]
With the release of The Defenders and due to popular demand, we are starting a new topic challenge. From 2017-08-26 07:00 UTC to 2017-09-02 07:00:00 UTC we're challenging you to ask your great ...
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Topic Challenge: M. Night Shyamalan and his films [completed]
With the release of Glass and due to popular demand we're starting a new topic challenge. From 2019-01-20 00:00 UTC to 2019-01-31 23:00 UTC we're challenging you to all your great questions about M. ...
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Topic Challenge: Philip K. Dick [completed]
The release of Blade Runner 2049 gives us a chance to look back on the rich history of Philip K. Dick adaptations, whose themes of reality and identity have always been a source for engaging films, ...
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Topic Challenge: Stephen King [completed]
With the release of The Dark Tower and due to popular demand we're looking back on the rich history of Stephen King adaptations in a new topic challenge. From 2017-08-08 00:00 UTC to 2017-08-18 23:00 ...
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Topic Challenge: Disney Animation Studios [completed]
With the release of Ralph Breaks the Internet and due to popular demand we're starting a new topic challenge. From 2018-11-26 00:00 UTC to 2018-12-07 23:00 UTC we're challenging you to all your great ...
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Oscar 2022 Topic Challenge: The nominees for Best Picture [completed]
The celebration of the 94th Annual Academy Awards ("Oscars") might be a chance to discuss the contenders for the Oscar for Best Picture of the year. So we're starting a new biweekly topic ...
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Answer Challenge: Solve unanswered pre-graduation questions! [completed]
40 days ago this site finally graduated to a full-fledged SE site. We want to celebrate this event by closing some loose ends from this site's more than 3 years of beta history. So due to popular ...
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Halloween Topic Challenge: George A. Romero and his films [completed]
Not only did this year see the death of horror pioneer George A. Romero, October was also the 49th anniversary of the release of his first movie Night of the Living Dead, considered by many the first ...
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Topic Challenge: Leonardo DiCaprio and his films [completed]
Today is Leonardo DiCaprio's birthday, so in honour of him and due to popular demand we're starting a new topic challenge. From 2017-11-11 00:00 UTC to 2017-11-19 23:00 UTC we're challenging you to ...
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Oscar 2017 Topic Challenge II: The Academy Awards and their workings [completed]
The 89th Annual Academy Awards ("Oscars") have just been held. Like last year this might be a chance to discuss the workings of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the intricacies of ...
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Topic Challenge: Toys [completed]
With the release of Toy Story 4 and Child's Play and due to popular demand, we're back with a new topic challenge. From 2019-06-22 00:00 UTC to 2019-06-30 23:00 UTC we're challenging you to ask your ...
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Topic Challenge: Irrfan Khan and his films [completed]
Last week saw the death of Irrfan Khan who not only made himself a big name in Indian cinema but also ventured into international productions. So in honour of his life of acting and due to popular ...
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Oscar 2016 Topic Challenge I: The nominees for Best Picture [completed]
Next sunday sees the celebration of the 88th Annual Academy Awards ("Oscars"). Like last year this might be a chance to discuss the contenders for the Oscar for Best Picture of the year beforehand. So ...
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Oscar Topic Challenge Part I: The nominees for Best Picture [completed]
Next sunday sees the celebration of the 87th Annual Academy Awards ("Oscars"). This might be a chance to discuss the contenders for the Oscar for Best Picture of the year beforehand. So due to popular ...
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Oscar 2016 Topic Challenge II: The Academy Awards and their workings [completed]
The 88th Annual Academy Awards ("Oscars") have just been held. Like last year this might be a chance to discuss the workings of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the intricacies of ...
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Topic Challenge: Christmas-themed films and TV episodes [completed]
In celebration of this most festive time of the year and due to popular demand we're starting a new topic challenge. From 2017-12-18 00:00 UTC to 2017-12-24 23:59 UTC we're challenging you to all your ...
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Topic Challenge: Johnny Depp and his films
Last week saw the release of Mortdecai with Johnny Depp in a seemingly typical role. So due to popular opinion we're starting a new weekly topic challenge from 2015-01-26 00:00 UTC to 2015-02-02 01:00 ...
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Topic Challenge: Rick Baker and his films [completed]
Today is the birthday of Academy Award winner special effects and make-up artist Rick Baker. So in honour of him and due to popular demand we're starting a new topic challenge. From 2017-12-08 11:30 ...
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Oscar 2021 Topic Challenge: The nominees for Best Picture [completed]
Yesterday saw the belated celebration of the 93rd Annual Academy Awards ("Oscars"). Like last year this might be a chance to discuss the contenders for the Oscar for Best Picture of the year ...
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Topic Challenge: Aviation [completed]
In celebration of Wright Brothers Day and due to popular demand we're starting a new topic challenge. From 2018-12-17 12:00 UTC to 2018-12-28 23:00 UTC we're challenging you to all your great ...
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Topic Challenge: Star Wars [completed]
With the release of the long-awaited continuation of the Star Wars saga in Star Wars: The Force Awakens and due to popular demand we're ending this year with a bang. From 2015-12-18 00:00 UTC to 2015-...
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Topic Challenge: Patrick Stewart and his films/TV shows [completed]
Today is Patrick Stewart birthday, so in honour of him and due to popular demand we're starting a new topic challenge. From 2017-07-13 16:00 UTC to 2017-07-20 23:00 UTC we're challenging you to all ...
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Topic Challenge: Indian Cinema [completed]
With the release of Baahubali 2: The Conclusion and due to popular demand we're starting a new topic challenge. From 2017-05-02 00:00 UTC to 2017-05-12 23:00 UTC we're challenging you to all your ...
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Topic Challenge: Adam West and his films [completed]
Few days back we saw the death of renowned actor Adam West. So to honor him and due to popular demand we'll start a weekly topic challenge from 2017-06-19 07:00 UTC to 2017-06-25 23:59 UTC asking for ...
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Topic Challenge: John Goodman and his films/TV shows [completed]
Today John Goodman turns 66 and can look back on an extensive career in film and television. So in honour of his life of acting and due to popular demand we're starting a new topic challenge. From ...
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Topic Challenge: Rockumentaries and Music Biopics [completed]
Due to popular demand we're starting a new topic challenge. From 2018-02-12 00:00 UTC to 2018-02-23 23:00 UTC we're challenging you to all your great questions about rockumentaries and musician ...
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Oscar Topic Challenge Part II: The Academy Awards and their workings [completed]
The 87th Annual Academy Awards ("Oscars") have just been held. This might be a chance to discuss the workings of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the intricacies of choosing the ...
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Topic Challenge: Friday the 13th [completed]
In celebration of Friday the 13th of April 2018 and due to popular demand we're starting a new topic challenge. From 2018-04-10 00:00 UTC to 2018-04-20 23:00 UTC we're challenging you to all your ...
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