Daily Quiz #2420
General Knowledge Quiz for Thursday, 3 September 2015
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1
This was used first as a spice by the Chinese, throughout the Middle Ages and the Renaissance in Europe, and was still popular in the 18th century as an ingredient in hot chocolate; what was it?
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2
How was Marie Antoinette killed?
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3
In what country was Johnny Depp, at least until May 2015, filming the 5th chapter in the "Pirates of the Caribbean" series?
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4
What is Britain's richest horse race in 2015?
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5
Despite being no longer generally considered a true planet Pluto has its own moons; which of these is not one of them?
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6
What Is the title of Somerset Maugham's book that is based on the life of Paul Gauguin?
B
The Old Man and the Sea
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7
The Cabo Pulmo National Marine Park, established 1995, contains a major untouched coral reef system and has seen major reestablishment of marine stocks and variety: where is it ?
A
East coast of the Baja Peninsula, Mexico
B
Off the cast of Vigo, Spain
C
Gulf of Paria, Venezuela
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