People Quiz #52
Famous People Quiz for 12 January 2010
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Q1.
Who developed the most widely used system of shorthand, which he proposed in "Stenographic Soundhand" in 1837?
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Q2.
In the 1964 film "Dr. Strangelove ... ", the doctor, working as national security consultant to the president, was a sinister character with a heavy Germanic accent and darkly Teutonic attitudes. Who had the nickname "Dr Strangelove" when in public office in the 1970s?
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Q3.
Who designed the white chiffon one-shoulder gown worn by Michelle Obama at the series of 10 balls celebrating US President Barack Obama's inauguration?
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David and Elizabeth Emanuel
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Q4.
Who was the Roman god of the sea?
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Q5.
Who became president of the Mormons in 1847, organised settlement of the Mormons in Utah 1847 and founded Salt Lake City?
Note: This question was updated in January 2018
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Q6.
Who was an English naturalist who realised and presented compelling evidence that all species of life have evolved over time from common ancestors, through the process he called natural selection?
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Q7.
Which of these was an American inventor, scientist and businessman who developed many devices including the phonograph, the motion picture camera, and a long-lasting, practical electric light bulb?
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