Daily Quiz #5212
General Knowledge Quiz for Wednesday, 26 April 2023
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1
What gives the game of crib, or cribbage, its name?
A
It was first popular as a holiday game played in a bach, or crib
B
The crib of cards sequestered for the dealer as part of a deal
C
The scoring board is shaped like a manger, or crib
D
Players are scored on the most effective cheating
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2
What is the common name for members of the plant genus Mandragora belonging to the nightshade family?
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3
When did Channel Four and the Welsh language channel SC4 first broadcast in the UK?
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4
Which of these developed an early version of a computer in the 19th century?
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5
Where is "Drake's Passage"?
A
Between Japan and China
B
Between Singapore and the Asian mainland
C
Between South America & Antarctica
D
Between Russia and Alaska
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6
What are Boron, Silicon, Germanium, Arsenic and Antimony?
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7
In the banking system, highlighted in the 2008-12 international scandals, what does LIBOR stand for?
A
Liquid International Banking Official Rate
B
London Interbank Offered Rate
C
Linked Interbank On-demand Returns
D
Lateral Indicative Bank Ordinary Rate
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