General Knowledge Quiz #429
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General Knowledge Quiz #429
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Dr Robert Atkins, (1930-2003), who died weighing 260lbs, was noted for what eponymous conception?
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What naturally occurring and dangerous material is commonly represented by the formula Mg3(Si2O5)(OH)4?
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What famous detective/crime writer was the first goalkeeper and a founder of Portsmouth United Football Club?
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What modern convenient foodstuff takes its name from the Latin meaning 'salted (and preserved meat)'?
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Modern DNA studies show that the first migrants to the North American continent were: Asians; Europeans; South Americans; or Africans?
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In what modern country did the ancient Sumer or Sumerian civilisation develop and flourish?
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Technically the potato is a: Tuber; Root; Stem; or Fruit?
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What does 'swaddling' mean: Wrapping in cloth; Covering in oil; Soaking in milk; or Protecting with straw?
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Vereenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie (VOC), was better known as what hugely influential organization, notably in the colonial exploitation of Asia?
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What ingredient, used cleverly very sparingly by the Romans, largely determines durability of concrete?
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What biscuit was created to celebrate the visit of a founding father of modern Italy to London in 1864?
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What controversial levy was introduced in the UK in 1989-90, replaced after prolonged protests by the Council Tax?
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What Canadian city was named by explorer Jacques Cartier, meaning originally 'Royal Mount'?
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What car company was set up by Colin Chapman in 1952, subsequently succeeding in F1 racing?
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What drug company developed Viagra?
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Roughly how long did the Pony Express service operate in the USA: 1 year; 5 years; 10 years; or 20 years?
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What drink brand was first to be offered with a foam producing 'widget' in the can?
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In 1971 the Russian-built Salyut 1 became the first what?
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Spell the medical term: Cortorize; Quarterize; Cauterize; or Quortorize?
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The natural effect causing paint to rise up the hairs of a paintbrush, and liquid to rise up a narrow tube is called (what) action?
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Interactive Quiz
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Dr Robert Atkins, (1930-2003), who died weighing 260lbs, was noted for what eponymous conception?Atkins Diet
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What naturally occurring and dangerous material is commonly represented by the formula Mg3(Si2O5)(OH)4?Asbestos
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What famous detective/crime writer was the first goalkeeper and a founder of Portsmouth United Football Club?Arthur Conan Doyle
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What modern convenient foodstuff takes its name from the Latin meaning 'salted (and preserved meat)'?Sausage
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Modern DNA studies show that the first migrants to the North American continent were: Asians; Europeans; South Americans; or Africans?Asians
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In what modern country did the ancient Sumer or Sumerian civilisation develop and flourish?Iraq
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Technically the potato is a: Tuber; Root; Stem; or Fruit?Tuber
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What does 'swaddling' mean: Wrapping in cloth; Covering in oil; Soaking in milk; or Protecting with straw?Wrapping in cloth
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Vereenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie (VOC), was better known as what hugely influential organization, notably in the colonial exploitation of Asia?Dutch East India Company
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What ingredient, used cleverly very sparingly by the Romans, largely determines durability of concrete?Water
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What biscuit was created to celebrate the visit of a founding father of modern Italy to London in 1864?Garibaldi
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What controversial levy was introduced in the UK in 1989-90, replaced after prolonged protests by the Council Tax?Community Charge
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What Canadian city was named by explorer Jacques Cartier, meaning originally 'Royal Mount'?Montreal
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What car company was set up by Colin Chapman in 1952, subsequently succeeding in F1 racing?Lotus
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What drug company developed Viagra?Pfizer
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Roughly how long did the Pony Express service operate in the USA: 1 year; 5 years; 10 years; or 20 years?One year
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What drink brand was first to be offered with a foam producing 'widget' in the can?Guinness - Bonus point, what gas does the widget release, producing the foam? Nitrogen
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In 1971 the Russian-built Salyut 1 became the first what?Space station
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Spell the medical term: Cortorize; Quarterize; Cauterize; or Quortorize?Cauterize
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The natural effect causing paint to rise up the hairs of a paintbrush, and liquid to rise up a narrow tube is called (what) action?Capillary action
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