General Knowledge Quiz for 12 December 2009
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1
How did Puerto Rico become a US possession?
A
A decision by the United Nations in 1946
B
A popular vote in 1953 that was 75% in favour of the USA taking over
C
It was ceded by Spain in 1898 after the Spanish-American War
D
A decision by the League of Nations in 1934
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2
What is the name of the blocks that support rails for railway tracks?
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3
In 1962, a 250cc World Championship for which sport was created, attracting machines built by Husqvarna, Bultaco, CZ and Greeves?
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4
What is the largest loch in Scotland?
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5
What is pognophobia the fear of?
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6
Which of these people is concerned with the study of gorillas?
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7
Which of these was a TV series starring Dylan Moran?
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