Daily Quiz #3139
General Knowledge Quiz for Tuesday, 22 August 2017
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1
What is the longest running emergency medical drama series in the world, and the second-longest-running medical drama in the world behind America's "General Hospital"?
Note: This question was updated in January 2022
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2
When were the first Olympic Games to be held in a Spanish-speaking country held?
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3
After gaining independence from the UK in 1970 the Republic of Fiji was a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. How many years did that last?
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4
What is the largest loch (by surface area) in Scotland?
Note: This question was updated in May 2022
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5
Which of these distances is the English statute mile?
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6
What is claustrophobia the fear of?
A
People with the surname "Barbie"
B
Men with beards dressed in red at Christmas
C
The Beatles "Revolver" album cover
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7
Who was the last Prime Minister of the United Kingdom to serve as leader of the House of Lords as well?
A
Field Marshal His Grace Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington
B
The Right Honourable Benjamin Disraeli, 1st Earl of Beaconsfield
C
The Right Honourable William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne
D
The Most Honourable Robert Gascoyne-Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Salisbury
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