Daily Quiz #728
General Knowledge Quiz for Saturday, 15 January 2011
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Q1.
Which Canadian-born bandleader and violinist was inducted into the Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame in 2002 for his accomplishments in hydroplane racing, such as winning the Gold Cup in 1946 and the Ford Memorial competition in 1948?
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Q2.
Which state of the USA calls itself the "Lone Star State"?
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Q3.
Which of these is a fragrant climbing shrub?
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Q4.
Which English sculptor's famous works in London are the lions at the British Museum, "Peter Pan" in Kensington Gardens and "Edith Cavell Memorial" outside the National Portrait Gallery?
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Q5.
What is a besom used to do?
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Q6.
In which field is Auguste Escoffier famous?
Note: This question was updated in July 2020
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Q7.
In September 2009, where was it proposed to castrate paedophiles?
Note: This question was updated in March 2020
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