Wildcard General Knowledge Quiz for 5 December 2009
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1
For what is "Halliwell's" is a reference book?
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2
What word can mean a tumble-down dwelling and a sailors' work song?
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3
Why did John Malkovich, Steven Speilberg, Kevin Bacon, Larry King, Mort Zuckerman, Senator Frank Lautenberg and co-owner of the NY Mets Saul Katz all form part of the same news item in 2009?
A
They were victims of Bernard Madoff's swindles
B
They attended the bedside of Natasha Richardson
C
They invested in the film "Tintin", to be produced by Peter Jackson
D
They were passengers in a plane that crashed into the Hudson River, New York
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4
If a steam locomotive is described as a 2-4-0, how many driving wheels does it have?
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5
What is the symbol for a 13th wedding anniversary?
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6
What nationality was the winner of the first Miss World contest?
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7
What name is given to a cocktail consisting mainly of vodka and orange?
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