Daily Quiz #4653
General Knowledge Quiz for Thursday, 14 October 2021
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1
Which of these is an alloy?
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2
What was the first name of Madame Tussaud, who founded a wax museum in London?
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3
In the 1994 Winter Olympics what ancient tradition was revived and, for the first time in the modern Games, formally put in place?
Note: This question was updated in May 2023
D
Separation of men's and women's events into different stadia and courses
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4
There are 259 steps from where to where?
A
Ground level to the top of the Empire State Building, New York, USA
B
The floor of St Paul's Cathedral, London, UK, to the Whispering Gallery inside the dome
C
The pedestal of the Statue of Liberty, New York, USA, to the crown
D
To the top of the Leaning Tower, Pisa, Italy from ground level
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5
What is the official residence of the Vice President of the USA?
A
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
C
Number One Observatory Circle
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6
A species of gold marigold, with maroon accents radiating from the centre, is named for what musical?
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7
Marengo and Copenhagen became well-known names at the beginning of the 19th century. What were they?
A
Places where the first Geneva Convention was formulated
B
Sites of World Expositions
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