Daily Quiz #2471
General Knowledge Quiz for Saturday, 24 October 2015
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1
According to the old saying, what is "the spice of life"?
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2
The Armagnac region of France lies between the Adour and Garonne rivers and near which other feature?
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3
What is the earliest definitely known use of the axled wheel?
B
As a punishment tool used by the gods
C
To generate electricity
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4
In 1892, who became the first heavyweight boxing champion to fight under the Marquess of Queensberry rules?
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5
Historically, nystagmus was recognised as a common industrial disease of which of these professions?
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6
Who published an autobiography entitled "A Journey" on 1 September 2010?
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7
The play "Drowning on Dry Land" (2004) by British playwright Sir Alan Ayckbourn is a comedy centred on what?
A
The chairman of a writers' circle
B
Six interlocking life stories and difficult memories
C
A teenage girl sent back in time to prevent the death of her brother in an accident
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