General Knowledge Quiz #83
General Knowledge Quiz #83
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Welsh singer Michael Barratt is better known by which name?
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When Marilyn Monroe sang 'Happy Birthday' to US president John Kennedy what age was he celebrating: Forty; Forty-two; Forty-five; or Forty-seven?
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A broken laser pointer was said to be the first item to be sold where?
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Sapphire is the birthstone relating to which month of the year?
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UCAS, the organization which manages student applications for virtually all UK degree courses, is fully known as what?
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During which battle of 1876 did the Sioux Indians massacre George Custer's Seventh Cavalry Regiment?
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The Folketing is the parliament of which European country?
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In 2010 British ex-soldier Ed Stafford became the first person (ever known) to walk the entire length of what river: Yangtze; Nile; Amazon; or Mississippi?
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The eldest son of Queen Victoria became which king?
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What is a Smythson Daphne: Handbag; Vintage car; Cocktail; or Wrestling hold?
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Which common material was invented by Marc Chavannes and Alfred Fielding in 1957 initially as textured wallpaper?
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Who was the first British woman to win two Gold Medals at the same Olympic Games?
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Bruxism is the medical term for the involuntary habitual grinding of what?
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What is half a sphere called?
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Which British comedienne's autobiography is entitled 'Look Back In Hunger'?
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What is the term for the former official government policy of racial segregation in South Africa?
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In ancient Greek legend, soldier Pheidippedes collapsed and died after running over twenty-five miles to Athens to give news of which battle?
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Named by writer Jerry B Harvey after a west Texas city and metropolitan area, a group decision that no individual in the group wants is described as the 'what?
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Named after a west Texas city and metropolitan area, by writer Jerry B Harvey, a group decision that no individual in the group wants is described as the 'what?
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The English town name suffix 'wich' (as in Nantwich and Northwich derives from the mining of what mineral?
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What colour are Marge Simpson's eyes (this was revealed in one episode?
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Castor (or castoreum is an oily substance secreted by which animal, and historically used in medicine and perfume?
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In 2010 British ex-soldier Ed Stafford became the first person (ever known to walk the entire length of what river: Yangtze; Nile; Amazon; or Mississippi?
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Which English novelist is best known for his Father Brown detective series?
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Chennai, the capital of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, was known by what name until 1968?
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2010 UK government figures showed that in 264,000 households no one had ever had what: A job; Measles; Sex; or Beetroot?
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What is the Secret Service code name for the helicopter pad at The Pentagon?
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Eighteen year-old Eri Yoshida, known as the Knuckleball Princess, in 2010 became the first Japanese woman to play in the US professional (generally all-male) league of which sport: Baseball; Basketball; Volleyball; or Table Tennis?
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Which jockey won the 1981 UK Grand National on Aldaniti?
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Yitzhak Rabin was the prime minister of which country between 1974 and 1977?
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Raines Law of 1896 related to the sale of what in New York State?
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What was the nickname of the Parliamentary supporters during the mid 17th century English Civil War?
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Icicles, helter-skelter, slicing and chipping are technical terms used in what field: Lacrosse; Dressmaking; Stained-glass; or Hairdressing?
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What standard test characteristic has been produced in genetically modified laboratory animals so that researchers can see easily that genetic modification has occurred: Spots; Stripes; Pink eyes; Glow in the dark?
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Pop star Wyclef Jean was a potential but unsuccessful 2010 presidential candidate in which country?
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On which part of the body would a tarboosh be worn?
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What was the name of the Argentine Navy cruiser which was torpedoed and sunk during the 1982 Falklands War?
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In which year did Morocco gain its independence from France?
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The English town name suffix 'wich' (as in Nantwich and Northwich) derives from the mining of what mineral?
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Which Spanish artist's original name was Domenikos Theotokopolous?
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What colour are Marge Simpson's eyes (this was revealed in one episode)?
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What is the title of the fourth Dirty Harry film, starring Clint Eastwood?
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Castor (or castoreum) is an oily substance secreted by which animal, and historically used in medicine and perfume?
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Which US president greeted astronauts Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins and Buzz Aldrin when they got back from the moon?
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Lake Balaton is in which European country?
Questions & Answers
Interactive Quiz
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Welsh singer Michael Barratt is better known by which name?Shakin' Stevens
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When Marilyn Monroe sang 'Happy Birthday' to US president John Kennedy what age was he celebrating: Forty; Forty-two; Forty-five; or Forty-seven?Forty-five
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A broken laser pointer was said to be the first item to be sold where?EBay
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Sapphire is the birthstone relating to which month of the year?September
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UCAS, the organization which manages student applications for virtually all UK degree courses, is fully known as what?Universities and Colleges Admissions Service
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During which battle of 1876 did the Sioux Indians massacre George Custer's Seventh Cavalry Regiment?Battle of the Little Big Horn
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The Folketing is the parliament of which European country?Denmark
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In 2010 British ex-soldier Ed Stafford became the first person (ever known) to walk the entire length of what river: Yangtze; Nile; Amazon; or Mississippi?Amazon
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The eldest son of Queen Victoria became which king?Edward VII
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What is a Smythson Daphne: Handbag; Vintage car; Cocktail; or Wrestling hold?Handbag
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Which common material was invented by Marc Chavannes and Alfred Fielding in 1957 initially as textured wallpaper?Bubble-wrap
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Who was the first British woman to win two Gold Medals at the same Olympic Games?Kelly Holmes
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Bruxism is the medical term for the involuntary habitual grinding of what?Teeth
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What is half a sphere called?Hemisphere
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Which British comedienne's autobiography is entitled 'Look Back In Hunger'?Jo Brand
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What is the term for the former official government policy of racial segregation in South Africa?Apartheid
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In ancient Greek legend, soldier Pheidippedes collapsed and died after running over twenty-five miles to Athens to give news of which battle?Marathon
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Named by writer Jerry B Harvey after a west Texas city and metropolitan area, a group decision that no individual in the group wants is described as the 'what?Paradox? Abilene Paradox
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Named after a west Texas city and metropolitan area, by writer Jerry B Harvey, a group decision that no individual in the group wants is described as the 'what?' Paradox?
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The English town name suffix 'wich' (as in Nantwich and Northwich derives from the mining of what mineral?Salt
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What colour are Marge Simpson's eyes (this was revealed in one episode?Hazel
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Castor (or castoreum is an oily substance secreted by which animal, and historically used in medicine and perfume?Beaver
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In 2010 British ex-soldier Ed Stafford became the first person (ever known to walk the entire length of what river: Yangtze; Nile; Amazon; or Mississippi?Amazon
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Which English novelist is best known for his Father Brown detective series?G K Chesterton
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Chennai, the capital of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, was known by what name until 1968?Madras
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2010 UK government figures showed that in 264,000 households no one had ever had what: A job; Measles; Sex; or Beetroot?A job
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What is the Secret Service code name for the helicopter pad at The Pentagon?Playground
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Eighteen year-old Eri Yoshida, known as the Knuckleball Princess, in 2010 became the first Japanese woman to play in the US professional (generally all-male) league of which sport: Baseball; Basketball; Volleyball; or Table Tennis?Baseball
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Which jockey won the 1981 UK Grand National on Aldaniti?Bob Champion
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Yitzhak Rabin was the prime minister of which country between 1974 and 1977?Israel
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Raines Law of 1896 related to the sale of what in New York State?Liquor
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What was the nickname of the Parliamentary supporters during the mid 17th century English Civil War?Roundheads
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Icicles, helter-skelter, slicing and chipping are technical terms used in what field: Lacrosse; Dressmaking; Stained-glass; or Hairdressing?Hairdressing
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What standard test characteristic has been produced in genetically modified laboratory animals so that researchers can see easily that genetic modification has occurred: Spots; Stripes; Pink eyes; Glow in the dark?Glow in the dark
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Pop star Wyclef Jean was a potential but unsuccessful 2010 presidential candidate in which country?Haiti
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On which part of the body would a tarboosh be worn?Head
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What was the name of the Argentine Navy cruiser which was torpedoed and sunk during the 1982 Falklands War?General Belgrano
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In which year did Morocco gain its independence from France?1956
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The English town name suffix 'wich' (as in Nantwich and Northwich) derives from the mining of what mineral?Salt
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Which Spanish artist's original name was Domenikos Theotokopolous?El Greco
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What colour are Marge Simpson's eyes (this was revealed in one episode)?Hazel
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What is the title of the fourth Dirty Harry film, starring Clint Eastwood?Sudden Impact
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Castor (or castoreum) is an oily substance secreted by which animal, and historically used in medicine and perfume?Beaver
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Which US president greeted astronauts Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins and Buzz Aldrin when they got back from the moon?Richard Nixon
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Lake Balaton is in which European country?Hungary
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