Daily Quiz #1468
General Knowledge Quiz for Thursday, 24 January 2013
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Q1.
On 10 and 11 June 1964, what was at 2120 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, USA?
A
The temporary headquarters of the United Nations
B
The Democratic Convention
D
The birth of Jimmy Chamberlin, drummer, songwriter, and producer
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Q2.
Which of these was an Italian military and political figure who joined the Carbonari Italian patriot revolutionaries In his twenties, and fled Italy after a failed insurrection?
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Q3.
The Chicago White Sox won the baseball World Series in 2005. When had they last won it?
Note: This question was updated in June 2022
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Q4.
In April 2010, what word used by Robin Williams on "The Late Show with David Letterman" caused the Australian Prime Minister to respond in such a way that Alabama newspapers demanded he apologise?
Note: This question was updated in June 2022
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Q5.
What device measures the proper acceleration relative to freefall, and is increasingly used in portable electronic devices and video game controllers to detect the orientation of the device or provide game input?
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Q6.
Which of these is a volcano on the European mainland?
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Q7.
In Greek mythology, which horned and hoofed being was the god of shepherds, pastures, and fertility?
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