Daily Quiz #3528
General Knowledge Quiz for Saturday, 15 September 2018
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1
On 13th March 1781 a heavenly body was observed, announced and named Georgium Sidus, a star; it was not the first time the body had been observed. Eventually it became known as what?
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2
The shape of South America's eastern coastline closely echoes ...?
D
The southern half of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge
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3
Which of these musical entertainments was written by a writer more usually known in another partnership, with composer Frederic Clay?
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4
In a film script, what do the letters ECU mean?
B
Every Camera Unnecessary
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5
In 1933 Richard Hollingshead in the USA patented what idea?
A
Drive-in theatre, including ramped viewing sites, exclusively for people in vehicles
D
Machine operated domestic meat grinder
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6
British-born American film actor Archibald Alec Leach was better known by which stage name?
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7
For what were medals competed for at Olympic Games from 1912 until discontinued after the competition in 1948?
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