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1. Which sitcom is set in New York and centers on six friends?

A) How I Met Your Mother
B) Seinfeld
C) Friends
D) Sex and the City
>!Answer: C)!<

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2. Frank Lloyd Wright's iconic, spiral-shaped Guggenheim Museum can be found along Fifth Avenue in which American city?

A) San Francisco
B) New York City
C) Los Angeles
D) Chicago
>!Answer: B)!<

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3. What term describes AI-generated, hyper-realistic fake images or videos that have become a major concern?

A) Artifake
B) Botshots
C) Synthograph
D) Deepfake
>!Answer: D)!<

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4. What is the name for a dusty, brownish-purple colour that is the French word for 'flea'?

A) Thistle
B) Mauve
C) Heliotrope
D) Puce
>!Answer: D)!<

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5. The final season of 'Ted Lasso' features a guest appearance by which real-life football manager?

A) Pep Guardiola
B) Jürgen Klopp
C) Sir Alex Ferguson
D) José Mourinho
>!Answer: A)!<

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6. Before automated machinery, what were the young boys who manually reset pins in bowling alleys commonly called?

A) Strikers
B) Guttersnipes
C) Alley cats
D) Pinboys
>!Answer: D)!<

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7. Who is the creator of the animated TV show 'The Simpsons'?

A) Trey Parker
B) Seth MacFarlane
C) Matt Groening
D) Mike Judge
>!Answer: C)!<

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8. What did Post Malone have tattooed under his eyes to express his general state of being?

A) Never Better
B) Love All
C) Stay Away
D) Always Tired
>!Answer: D)!<

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9. In the 'Grand Theft Auto' series, what is the name of the prominent fast-food chain?

A) The Well-Done Donut
B) MacDonnells
C) Taco Bomb
D) Cluckin' Bell
>!Answer: D)!<

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10. David Bowie contributed backing vocals, piano and finger snaps on what iconic Queen duet?

A) Somebody to Love
B) Bohemian Rhapsody
C) Don't Stop Me Now
D) Under Pressure
>!Answer: D)!<

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Average score: 7.4/10

1. The film 'Cruella' tells the origin story of the villain from which Disney animated classic?

A) Peter Pan
B) Sleeping Beauty
C) 101 Dalmatians
D) The Little Mermaid
>!Answer: C)!<

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2. Since Vatican City has no native-born citizens, what term is used for citizens of the state?

A) Vatican
B) Papist
C) There is no official demonym.
D) Holy See-er
>!Answer: C)!<

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3. Which film produced by Brad Pitt's company, Plan B Entertainment, first won the Oscar for Best Picture?

A) 12 Years a Slave
B) The Departed
C) Moonlight
D) Nomadland
>!Answer: A)!<

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4. What is the most common surname in the United States?

A) Williams
B) Johnson
C) Brown
D) Smith
>!Answer: D)!<

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5. Which artist's song 'Extreme Ways' is famous for playing over the end credits of the 'Bourne' film series?

A) Moby
B) The Chemical Brothers
C) Fatboy Slim
D) Underworld
>!Answer: A)!<

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6. What is the technical term for a person who makes and repairs stringed instruments like violins and guitars?

A) Chandler
B) Cooper
C) Luthier
D) Fletcher
>!Answer: C)!<

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7. What is the chemical formula for Sodium Chloride (Salt)?

A) O2
B) CO2
C) NaCl
D) H2O
>!Answer: C)!<

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8. The process of spooning or pouring liquid over a roasting meat to keep it moist is known as what?

A) Dredging
B) Deglazing
C) Braising
D) Basting
>!Answer: D)!<

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9. In the 1990 album 'The Simpsons Sing the Blues', what was the lead single that became an international hit?

A) Moanin' Lisa Blues
B) Do the Bartman
C) God Bless the Child
D) Deep, Deep Trouble
>!Answer: B)!<

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10. Which pop icon's 2022 biopic was directed by Baz Luhrmann and stars Austin Butler?

A) Freddie Mercury
B) Elton John
C) David Bowie
D) Elvis Presley
>!Answer: D)!<

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Average score: 7.2/10

1. In the show "The Office" who does Michael Scott eventually end up with?

A) Jan Levinson
B) Angela Martin
C) Pam Beesly
D) Holly Flax
>!Answer: D)!<

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2. How many US states start with the letter K?

A) None
B) One
C) Two
D) Three
>!Answer: C)!<

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3. The Lone Ranger's companion Tonto's name means 'wild one' in Potawatomi, but what does 'tonto' mean in Spanish?

A) Friend
B) Brave
C) Fool
D) Ghost
>!Answer: C)!<

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4. Following the breakup of The Beatles, what hugely successful band did Paul McCartney form with his wife Linda?

A) Wings
B) Badfinger
C) The Traveling Wilburys
D) Plastic Ono Band
>!Answer: A)!<

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5. In the tech acronym JPEG, which stands for a committee, what word does the 'G' represent?

A) Graphics
B) Global
C) Group
D) Generation
>!Answer: C)!<

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6. Which of these is NOT a fortified or sparkling wine from Spain?

A) Cava
B) Montilla-Moriles
C) Sherry
D) Port
>!Answer: D)!<

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7. The 'peloton' is a term used in which sport to describe the main group of competitors?

A) Marathon Running
B) Cross-country skiing
C) Cycling
D) Swimming
>!Answer: C)!<

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8. Before hosting 'The Chase', Bradley Walsh had a professional career in which sport?

A) Rugby
B) Cricket
C) Football
D) Snooker
>!Answer: C)!<

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9. NASCAR's origins are famously rooted in what specific Prohibition-era activity?

A) Bootleggers modifying cars to outrun the law
B) Car dealership promotional events
C) Formalized drag racing competitions
D) Cross-country endurance races
>!Answer: A)!<

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10. Who took over as the host of 'Countdown' following the death of the show's original presenter, Richard Whiteley?

A) Des Lynam
B) Rob Brydon
C) Des O'Connor
D) Jeff Stelling
>!Answer: A)!<

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Average score: 6.3/10

1. Which of these is a Shakespearean play?

A) Oh Hello
B) McBeef
C) Hamlet
D) Kink Clear
>!Answer: C)!<

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2. Which essential condiment is also known as Japanese horseradish?

A) Karashi
B) Wasabi
C) Mentsuyu
D) Ponzu
>!Answer: B)!<

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3. In which film does Humphrey Bogart say the famous line, "Here's looking at you, kid"?

A) The Maltese Falcon
B) Casablanca
C) Citizen Kane
D) The Treasure of the Sierra Madre
>!Answer: B)!<

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4. Humans are one of the few species known to do what as a purely emotional response?

A) Yawn when tired
B) Shiver when cold
C) Blush
D) Get hiccups
>!Answer: C)!<

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5. In Blythe, California, one cannot wear cowboy boots unless they own at least how many cows?

A) Two
B) One
C) Ten
D) Five
>!Answer: A)!<

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6. Unlike the Maillard reaction, caramelization is specifically the browning of what single ingredient?

A) Protein
B) Fat
C) Starch
D) Sugar
>!Answer: D)!<

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7. The adjective 'asinine' means foolish. What animal does it derive from?

A) Ostrich
B) Hyena
C) Donkey
D) Goat
>!Answer: C)!<

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8. In Russian, what are you called if you're a 'Pochemuchka'?

A) A person who talks too loudly
B) A person who asks too many questions
C) A person who is always late
D) A person who worries too much
>!Answer: B)!<

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9. How many pieces are there on the board at the start of a game of chess?

A) 20
B) 32
C) 16
D) 36
>!Answer: B)!<

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10. Which religious leader worked as a nightclub bouncer to support himself during his studies?

A) Pope Francis
B) The Archbishop of Canterbury
C) Israel's Chief Rabbi
D) The Dalai Lama
>!Answer: A)!<

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Average score: 7.5/10

1. Pepsi's 'Come alive! You're in the Pepsi Generation' was reportedly mistranslated in China to what alarming phrase?

A) Pepsi makes you sick and weak
B) Pepsi brings your ancestors back from the grave
C) Pepsi is a drink for children
D) Pepsi flattens your stomach
>!Answer: B)!<

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2. Which novel features the island of Neverland?

A) Treasure Island
B) Lord of the Flies
C) Peter Pan
D) Gulliver's Travels
>!Answer: C)!<

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3. What common digital file format, once a trademarked term, is usually pronounced differently from it's creators preference?

A) PNG
B) GIF
C) JPEG
D) TIFF
>!Answer: B)!<

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4. Shirley Bassey's iconic song "Big Spender" is from which 1969 Bob Fosse musical film?

A) All That Jazz
B) Sweet Charity
C) Cabaret
D) Chicago
>!Answer: B)!<

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5. What's the name of Batman's parents?

A) Thomas & Martha
B) Jonathan & Martha
C) Richard & Mary
D) Hugo & Christina
>!Answer: A)!<

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6. What is the name for a polygon with eight sides?

A) Nonagon
B) Heptagon
C) Hexagon
D) Octagon
>!Answer: D)!<

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7. An Olympic-sized swimming pool must contain a minimum of how many liters of water?

A) 5,000,000 liters
B) 2,500,000 liters
C) 1,500,000 liters
D) 3,000,000 liters
>!Answer: B)!<

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8. 'Saved by the bell' is a common phrase that actually originates from which sport?

A) Boxing
B) Sailing
C) Competitive eating
D) Mountaineering
>!Answer: A)!<

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9. Which Irish comedian hosted the topical panel show 'Mock the Week' for its entire 17-year run?

A) Russell Howard
B) Dara Ó Briain
C) Andy Parsons
D) Hugh Dennis
>!Answer: B)!<

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10. Which artist wrote Rihanna's diamond-certified hit "Diamonds" in just 14 minutes?

A) Sia
B) Ryan Tedder
C) Ester Dean
D) Bebe Rexha
>!Answer: A)!<

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Average score: 7.7/10

1. Who authored The Adventures of Tintin?

A) Rin Tin Tin
B) E.P. Jacobs
C) Chic Young
D) Hergé
>!Answer: D)!<

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2. What color is most commonly associated with the citrus fruit that shares its name?

A) Yellow
B) Red
C) Green
D) Orange
>!Answer: D)!<

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3. Mirroring its flat, elliptical shape, the name for linguine pasta literally translates to what?

A) Thick ropes
B) Little snakes
C) Thin ribbons
D) Little tongues
>!Answer: D)!<

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4. According to the Gospels, who was compelled by the Romans to help Jesus carry his cross?

A) Joseph of Arimathea
B) Barnabas
C) Nicodemus
D) Simon of Cyrene
>!Answer: D)!<

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5. Selena Gomez launched which mission-driven makeup brand that donates to mental health initiatives?

A) Rare Beauty
B) Goop
C) The Honest Company
D) Flower Beauty
>!Answer: A)!<

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6. Which famous Roman wall does not, contrary to popular belief, form the modern England-Scotland border?

A) Hadrian's Wall
B) Offa's Dyke
C) Antonine Wall
D) Wansdyke
>!Answer: A)!<

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7. What are the five Great Lakes?

A) Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie and Ontario
B) Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie and Champlain
C) Superior, Ontario, Erie, Huron and Winnipeg
D) Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie and Great Slave
>!Answer: A)!<

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8. Terry, the Cairn Terrier who played Toto in "The Wizard of Oz," missed two weeks of filming due to what injury?

A) Her foot was broken by a Winkie guard actor.
B) She ate a piece of a prop and got sick.
C) An escaped winged monkey scratched her.
D) She suffered heatstroke under the studio lights.
>!Answer: A)!<

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9. Which K-pop group's 2020 single 'Dynamite' was their first song fully recorded in English?

A) BLACKPINK
B) BTS
C) TWICE
D) EXO
>!Answer: B)!<

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10. Which iconic country singer is the godmother to pop star Miley Cyrus?

A) Dolly Parton
B) Faith Hill
C) Shania Twain
D) Reba McEntire
>!Answer: A)!<

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Average score: 6.8/10

1. Which organ in the human body produces insulin?

A) Stomach
B) Kidney
C) Pancreas
D) Liver
>!Answer: C)!<

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2. Before founding Italy's Fascist Party, Benito Mussolini worked in what profession?

A) Schoolteacher
B) Factory Worker
C) Stonemason
D) Newspaper editor
>!Answer: A)!<

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3. Where would I be if I was looking at Victoria Falls, known locally as 'Mosi-oa-Tunya' (The Smoke that Thunders)?

A) On the Nile River, Uganda
B) On the Orange River, South Africa
C) On the Congo River, DRC
D) On the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe
>!Answer: D)!<

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4. The song "Fame", which became an international anthem, is from a 1980 film about a high school for what?

A) Science and technology
B) Athletics
C) The performing arts
D) Culinary arts
>!Answer: C)!<

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5. Who is the director of the critically acclaimed film “Parasite”?

A) David Fincher
B) Christopher Nolan
C) Jordan Peele
D) Bong Joon-ho
>!Answer: D)!<

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6. The city now called Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam was much better known for centuries as what?

A) Saigon
B) Hue
C) Da Nang
D) Hanoi
>!Answer: A)!<

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7. Which dystopian novel features “Big Brother”?

A) Brave New World
B) Fahrenheit 451
C) The Handmaid's Tale
D) Nineteen Eighty-Four
>!Answer: D)!<

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8. 'I hurt myself today to see if I still feel.' Name the artist.

A) Alice in Chains
B) Tool
C) Nine Inch Nails
D) Soundgarden
>!Answer: C)!<

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9. What is the name of the queen's pet in A Bug's Life?

A) Hopper
B) Dot
C) Aphie
D) Flik
>!Answer: C)!<

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10. What specific marine animal's barb pierced 'The Crocodile Hunter' Steve Irwin's heart?

A) A stonefish
B) A box jellyfish
C) A blue-ringed octopus
D) A short-tail stingray
>!Answer: D)!<

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Average score: 7.9/10

1. The towns of Brugelette, Arlon and Ath are located in which country?

A) Andorra
B) Luxembourg
C) Belgium
D) France
>!Answer: C)!<

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2. The name of Mario's taller brother, Luigi, was supposedly inspired by what business near Nintendo of America's office?

A) A Japanese restaurant
B) A barber shop
C) A taxi service
D) A pizza parlor
>!Answer: D)!<

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3. A birthday on Valentine's Day (February 14th) places you under which intellectual and independent air sign?

A) Capricorn
B) Aquarius
C) Aries
D) Pisces
>!Answer: B)!<

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4. In "Peter Pan," the Lost Boys are famously dressed in pajamas designed to look like what?

A) Woodland animals
B) Jesters and clowns
C) Pirates and sailors
D) Knights and princes
>!Answer: A)!<

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5. What common object is tattooed on the forearm of the classic cartoon character Popeye the Sailor?

A) An anchor
B) A ship's wheel
C) A skull and crossbones
D) A mermaid
>!Answer: A)!<

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6. Arabica, Robusta, and Liberica are the three main species of what widely consumed product?

A) Coffee bean
B) Cacao bean
C) Rice grain
D) Tea leaf
>!Answer: A)!<

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7. The adjective 'sus,' meaning suspicious or suspect, saw a massive surge in use due to which online game?

A) Roblox
B) Fortnite
C) Minecraft
D) Among Us
>!Answer: D)!<

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8. What type of expensive portraiture may be the origin for 'cost an arm and a leg'?

A) Roman mosaics
B) Renaissance sculptures
C) Victorian photographs
D) 18th-century paintings
>!Answer: D)!<

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9. Which major Welsh city was only officially proclaimed as the capital of Wales as recently as 1955?

A) St David's
B) Newport
C) Swansea
D) Cardiff
>!Answer: D)!<

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10. In Italy, the most common surname, Rossi, is derived from a word describing what physical feature?

A) Red hair or complexion
B) Strong build
C) Dark eyes
D) Tall stature
>!Answer: A)!<

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Average score: 6.5/10

1. The 'P' in OPEC, the influential group of oil-rich nations, stands for what commodity?

A) Palm Oil
B) Pornography
C) Peanuts
D) Petroleum
>!Answer: D)!<

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2. The binturong, also known as the bearcat, is a vocal mammal native to the forests of which continent?

A) Australia
B) Africa
C) South America
D) Asia
>!Answer: D)!<

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3. The 'Graham cracker' was created by Sylvester Graham as part of a diet meant to suppress what?

A) Sugar cravings
B) Carnal urges
C) Hunger pains
D) Allergic reactions
>!Answer: B)!<

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4. In which city, widely considered its birthplace, did jazz music originate and flourish in the early 20th century?

A) Chicago
B) St. Louis
C) New Orleans
D) New York
>!Answer: C)!<

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5. What company's simple, two-word slogan invites customers to 'Eat Fresh'?

A) Subway
B) Nando's
C) Farmfoods
D) Greggs
>!Answer: A)!<

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6. Only two national flags in the world feature the color purple. Nicaragua and..?

A) Dominica
B) Belize
C) El Salvador
D) Grenada
>!Answer: A)!<

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7. The fashion retailer H&M combines two store names. What does it stand for?

A) Hennes & Mauritz
B) Haberdashery & Menswear
C) Hauts et Manches
D) Holmgren & Matsson
>!Answer: A)!<

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8. In the wildly popular 2011 series “Game of Thrones,” what is the sigil of House Stark?

A) Stag
B) Direwolf
C) Lion
D) Dragon
>!Answer: B)!<

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9. The word 'Pythonesque,' meaning surreal and absurdly comical, is an homage to which comedy troupe?

A) The Three Stooges
B) The Kids in the Hall
C) Monty Python
D) The Marx Brothers
>!Answer: C)!<

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10. What is the name of the film festival that Mr. Burns tries to win in 'A Star is Burns'?

A) The Cannes Film Festival
B) The Golden Globes
C) The Sundance Film Festival
D) The Springfield Film Festival
>!Answer: D)!<

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Average score: 7.2/10

1. Guy Fawkes and his co-conspirators used what to try and blow up the English Parliament in 1605?

A) Gunpowder
B) Dynamite
C) Greek Fire
D) Cannonballs
>!Answer: A)!<

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2. What iconic 1960s power trio featured Jack Bruce on bass and lead vocals alongside Eric Clapton?

A) The Jimi Hendrix Experience
B) Cream
C) Taste
D) Blue Cheer
>!Answer: B)!<

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3. The distinctively oversized paper label on Angostura bitters bottles was originally what?

A) A marketing gimmick
B) A government requirement
C) A printing mistake
D) A way to hide contents
>!Answer: C)!<

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4. 'White elephant,' a burdensome gift, comes from a practice by the historic kings of where?

A) India
B) Persia
C) China
D) Siam (Thailand)
>!Answer: D)!<

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5. Which of these famous English 'Isles' is not a true island but is actually a peninsula?

A) Portland
B) Isle of Wight
C) Anglesey
D) Isle of Sheppey
>!Answer: A)!<

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6. Which South American country is not bordered by Brazil?

A) Chile
B) Colombia
C) Bolivia
D) Uruguay
>!Answer: A)!<

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7. Touching a metal doorknob after walking on carpet can cause a shock due to what?

A) Static discharge
B) Chemical energy transfer
C) Magnetic induction
D) The piezoelectric effect
>!Answer: A)!<

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8. Which superhero is also known as the “Friendly Neighborhood” hero of Queens, New York?

A) Superman
B) Spider-Man
C) Captain America
D) Batman
>!Answer: B)!<

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9. What year was Apple Inc. founded?

A) 1969
B) 1985
C) 1976
D) 1980
>!Answer: C)!<

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10. Which part of the ear is named 'cochlea' because it resembles the shell of what creature?

A) Scallop
B) Oyster
C) Snail
D) Clam
>!Answer: C)!<

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Average score: 6.5/10

1. From which country does the piano originate?

A) Italy
B) Austria
C) Germany
D) France
>!Answer: A)!<

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2. Being 'caught red-handed' derived from laws where a culprit had to be caught with what on their hands?

A) Red paint from graffiti
B) Juice from a stolen fruit
C) Ink from a forged signature
D) Blood from an illegally butchered animal
>!Answer: D)!<

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3. This movie contains the quote, "I feel the need ... the need for speed!"

A) Top Gun
B) The Color of Money
C) Days of Thunder
D) Cocktail
>!Answer: A)!<

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4. Before it was Subway, the popular sandwich chain started with what much simpler name?

A) Fred's Footlongs
B) The Sub Shop
C) Pete's Super Submarines
D) Quick Subs
>!Answer: C)!<

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5. In 1829, Stephenson's 'Rocket' won the Rainhill Trials by reaching what impressive top speed for its time?

A) 30 mph (48 km/h)
B) 15 mph (24 km/h)
C) 45 mph (72 km/h)
D) 60 mph (97 km/h)
>!Answer: A)!<

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6. What was the former official name for the city of Istanbul, used for centuries under Roman and Ottoman rule?

A) Constantinople
B) Ankara
C) Byzantium
D) New Rome
>!Answer: A)!<

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7. Paul Anka wrote English lyrics for a French song for Frank Sinatra, creating which legendary signature track?

A) That's Life
B) New York, New York
C) Strangers in the Night
D) My Way
>!Answer: D)!<

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8. In 'Marge vs. the Monorail', what is the monorail pitchman's catchy but ultimately deceitful name?

A) Lyle Lanley
B) Gil Gunderson
C) Lionel Hutz
D) Troy McClure
>!Answer: A)!<

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9. In musical notation, what does the Italian term 'piano' instruct a musician to do?

A) Play with emphasis
B) Play quickly
C) Play softly
D) Play a solo
>!Answer: C)!<

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10. India's luxurious 'Palace on Wheels' train is primarily composed of carriages once owned by what group?

A) Princes of Indian states
B) The Imperial Indian Army
C) British Viceroys
D) Wealthy tea merchants
>!Answer: A)!<

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Average score: 5.2/10

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