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General Knowledge Quiz for 3 June 2010

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Which English botanist became famous for his research during expeditions to the east coast of Canada in 1766, the Pacific in 1769 and Iceland in 1772?

A
George Caley
B
Charles Darwin
C
George Shaw
D
Joseph Banks
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2

How many times has cricket been an Olympic sport?

A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
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3

In 1782, what was made the official bird of the USA?

A
Sparrow
B
Goose
C
Bald eagle
D
Kookaburra
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4

In Greek mythology, Croesus was known for what?

A
Adventuring
B
Fables
C
Wealth
D
Wisdom
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5

What is always on the label of a bottle of the green liqueur "Benedictine"?

A
D. O. M.
B
Nature's Fresh
C
Fallen Angel
D
Harvey Wallbanger
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6

Which space age sit-com starred a black East-Ender, a computer, a robot and a hologram?

A
Star Trek
B
Blakes Seven
C
Red Dwarf
D
Stargate SG-1
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7

What is caesium?

A
Medical procedure
B
Metal
C
Gas
D
Seed pod
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