Daily Quiz #2127
General Knowledge Quiz for Friday, 14 November 2014
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1
A genus of colourful flowering plants, whose name means "daughter of the wind" is called what?
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2
Where in Europe was the Great February Flood of 1825, the worst natural disaster in its area in the 19th century?
A
The islands of Jersey, Guernsey and Alderney
C
North Sea coast of Germany, and The Netherlands
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3
In the 1960s Tom Elwes instituted which championship in Congham in Norfolk, England?
A
World Snail Racing Championship
B
World Conker Championship
D
International Frog Jumping Championship
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4
What is the technical term for measles?
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5
When in trouble, which of these characters might successfully make a hypnotic gesture?
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6
What town 16 miles north of Boston, Massachusetts, USA, dominated by the Puritans in the 17th century, was famous for its witchcraft trials?
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7
Which American produces consumer guides that influence buyer patterns on wine world-wide?
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