Daily Quiz #5531
Sunday's Quiz: From The Archives
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Q1.
Which 16th century dramatist wrote plays for the Earl of Nottingham's company?
Sunday Archive: Originally published in November 2010
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Q2.
Why is the US city of Pittsburg so named?
Sunday Archive: Originally published in August 2012
A
It is named after Baron Pitt of Hampstead, a British civil rights campaigner & politician
B
It is in the centre of a number of coal mines
C
It is named after Midshipman Robert Pit, who was the first to sight the land
D
It is named after William Pitt, Prime Minister of Great Britain
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Q3.
The island called Martha's Vineyard off the south of Cape Cod in New England is in which state of the USA?
Sunday Archive: Originally published in August 2011
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Q4.
Which of these is recognised as an astronomer?
Sunday Archive: Originally published in May 2013
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Q5.
Which singer had a "wardrobe malfunction" at the half time show at the 2004 Super Bowl?
Sunday Archive: Originally published in December 2012
and updated in January 2022
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Q6.
What is a statement or group of statements that leads to a contradiction or a situation which defies intuition?
Sunday Archive: Originally published in November 2011
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Q7.
What 2009 hit record by Lily Allen concerns her boyfriend's performance in the bedroom?
Sunday Archive: Originally published in December 2009
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Don't Stop Thinking About Tomorrow
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