People Quiz #397
Famous People Quiz for 23 August 2016
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Q1.
For what discovery did Sir Harold Kroto, Robert Curl and Richard Smalley receive the 1996 Nobel Prize in Chemistry?
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An ion-transporting enzyme, Na+, K+ -ATPase
C
The catalytic properties of RNA
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Q2.
In 1799, who discovered nitrous oxide, that made patients insensible to pain, the first true anaesthetic?
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Q3.
Who was the central figure in the 2015 film "Amy"?
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Q4.
The most famous statement of which 17th century French philosopher is "Cogito ergo sum"?
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Q5.
The best known work of which 19th century French writer, who has the same name as his father, is "La Dame aux Camélias"?
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Q6.
Who was the first Republican president of the USA?
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Q7.
Which poet married Annabel Millbanke in 1815, was separated in 1816, was the subject of scandal about his relationship with his half sister Augusta, and died of fever at Missolonghi in 1824 after trying help Greek insurgents fight against the Turks?
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