Daily Quiz #1510
General Knowledge Quiz for Thursday, 7 March 2013
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1
Known as "snap apple", "bobbing for apples" and "dooking" what does this game ask its participants to do?
A
Curtsey to one another while covering as many apples as possible
B
Pluck apples or almonds out of burning brandy and eat them
C
Swing apples on a string against one another
D
Capture apples either floating in water or hanging from a string
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2
According to global media two major, potentially world-changing events took place in the week 6 -13 November 2012. Which were they?
Note: This question was updated in April 2021
A
US Presidential election (4-yearly), and the congress to change China's leadership (10-yearly)
B
US-Japan hold a military exercise, and the CCAMLR establish an Antarctic marine reserve
C
Walt Disney Pictures acquire Star Wars, and Lance Armstrong is declared a drugs cheat
D
The Moon completes its waning fourth quarter, and Halo 4 launches worldwide
Select from the options above.
3
Stocking stitch is used in what kind of activity?
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4
Jane Horrocks plays which role in the TV series "Absolutely Fabulous"?
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5
What is the monetary unit of Cambodia?
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6
What is another name for oedema?
Note: This question was updated in April 2022
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7
Who escaped to the Isle of Skye, assisted by Flora MacDonald?
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