General Knowledge Quiz #166
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General Knowledge Quiz #166
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The Gregorian Calendar, introduced in 1582, is named after Gregory, a: King; Pope; Farmer; or Brewer?
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In what order should the (metaphorical 'time-management story') bucket be filled with Water, Sand, Rocks and Pebbles to ensure optimal use of the available capacity?
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Before 1967 BBC Radio 2 was called the '(What?) Programme': Bright; Night; Light; or World Service?
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Which nation in 2013 became the first to legalize marijuana production and sale?
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The medical condition Urticaria is more commonly known as: Hives; Headache; Obesity; or Pregancy?
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Whom did London's Russells Solicitors accidentally expose in July 2013 with 'disappointingly' successful consequences for the exposed client?
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How many farthings were in five pounds of pre-decimal British currency?
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What is the measurement unit for linear mass density of fibres/fibers, commonly used in grading tights/stockings?
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On the birth of Prince George of Cambridge in 2013 who was relegated to 6th in line to the British throne?
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The term Phrygian Cap refers to: Fungi; Birth control; Printing; or Headwear?
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Pinophyta trees are characterized by what reproductive fruit?
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What does the German word 'verboten' mean?
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What social networking website attracted regulatory attention in summer 2013 after threats to female rights campaigners?
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What common term refers to an intentionally controversial or offensive radio presenter: Dip Stick; Jerk Off; Toss Pot; or Shock Jock?
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The traditional legal term 'tort' is commonly and technically a: Robbery; Civil wrong; Murder; or Kidnapping?
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What alternative therapy aims to remove poisonous metals/calcium from the body using the same-named chemical process by which ligands (ions or molecules) bond to atoms?
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Which two major publishers merged in 2013 to achieve 25% global book market share?
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What word prefixes the following words to make five new words: Cake, Cloth, Cutter, Straw and Plant?
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What Lockheed plane model is claimed to be the longest continuously produced military aircraft in history (at 2013)?
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A funicular is what type of transport: Biplane; Railcar; Boat; or Tricycle?
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The Gregorian Calendar, introduced in 1582, is named after Gregory, a: King; Pope; Farmer; or Brewer?Pope
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In what order should the (metaphorical 'time-management story') bucket be filled with Water, Sand, Rocks and Pebbles to ensure optimal use of the available capacity?FirstRocks, then Pebbles, then Sand, then Water
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Before 1967 BBC Radio 2 was called the '(What?) Programme': Bright; Night; Light; or World Service?Light
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Which nation in 2013 became the first to legalize marijuana production and sale?Uruguay
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The medical condition Urticaria is more commonly known as: Hives; Headache; Obesity; or Pregancy?Hives
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Whom did London's Russells Solicitors accidentally expose in July 2013 with 'disappointingly' successful consequences for the exposed client?J K Rowling
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How many farthings were in five pounds of pre-decimal British currency?4,800
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What is the measurement unit for linear mass density of fibres/fibers, commonly used in grading tights/stockings?Denier
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On the birth of Prince George of Cambridge in 2013 who was relegated to 6th in line to the British throne?Princess Beatrice of York
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The term Phrygian Cap refers to: Fungi; Birth control; Printing; or Headwear?Headwear
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Pinophyta trees are characterized by what reproductive fruit?Cones
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What does the German word 'verboten' mean?Forbidden
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What social networking website attracted regulatory attention in summer 2013 after threats to female rights campaigners?Twitter
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What common term refers to an intentionally controversial or offensive radio presenter: Dip Stick; Jerk Off; Toss Pot; or Shock Jock?Shock Jock
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The traditional legal term 'tort' is commonly and technically a: Robbery; Civil wrong; Murder; or Kidnapping?Civil wrong
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What alternative therapy aims to remove poisonous metals/calcium from the body using the same-named chemical process by which ligands (ions or molecules) bond to atoms?Chelation
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Which two major publishers merged in 2013 to achieve 25% global book market share?Penguin and Random House
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What word prefixes the following words to make five new words: Cake, Cloth, Cutter, Straw and Plant?Cheese
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What Lockheed plane model is claimed to be the longest continuously produced military aircraft in history (at 2013)?Hercules
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A funicular is what type of transport: Biplane; Railcar; Boat; or Tricycle?Railcar
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