Wildcard Quiz #257
Wildcard General Knowledge Quiz for 21 December 2013
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Q1.
The German bandwurm word "rindfleischetikettierungsuberwachungsaufgabenubertragungsgesetz" became famous in early June 2013 for what reason?
A
It was officially removed from the German language
B
It was officially recognised as the longest German word in current use
C
It was banned for internet use because it was too long
D
It was hailed as the German word of the year
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Q2.
The Japanese Koto is what type of musical instrument?
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3
Q3.
Who or what provides the service called "Street View", that enables computer users to take virtual walks of residential areas?
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4
Q4.
Which of these US army ranks is the highest?
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5
Q5.
What does the French word "chanson" mean?
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6
Q6.
What does the "u" in "U-boat" stand for?
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Q7.
What Hawaiian word is informally used for "an important person"?
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