Wildcard Quiz #97
Wildcard General Knowledge Quiz for 27 November 2010
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Q1.
Which sewing machine company has held a patent on the mechanism that creates the blanket stitch since its introduction in 1877 (the most recent patent renewal was in 2007), and is involved in litigation with several Chinese firms who are accused of violating their intellectual property rights?
Select from the options above.
2
Q2.
What should you do with a baguette?
C
Put personal effects in it
Select from the options above.
3
Q3.
When is International Women's Day?
Select from the options above.
4
Q4.
What is the name used in North America for a man who makes his living by felling trees?
Select from the options above.
5
Q5.
Hell's Angels are associated with what type of transport?
Select from the options above.
6
Q6.
What ceremony is sometimes called obsequies?
Select from the options above.
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Q7.
What was wrong with up to 200,000 20p coins issued by the Royal Mint in 2009 that made them instant collector's items?
A
The silver content was only half of the specified amount
B
The milling was incorrect
C
They were twice the specified thickness
D
They had no year of issue
Select from the options above.