Tuesday, April 29, 2025

Quiz #10/2025

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Chart-topping hits, historical twists, scientific quirks, and pop culture gems—dive into a whirlwind of global trivia.

1. Based on the number of weeks spent at #1 on the US charts, what was Tina Turner’s biggest hit?
2. Which country was once a territory known as South West Africa?
3. In 2018 the crown jewels of Sweden were stolen-what was the thieves mode of transport during the getaway?
4. In which country did the sport of korfball originate?
5. What is globophobia a fear of?
6. What per cent of Earth’s water is saltwater?
7. Which artist created the mural The Last Supper?
8. What is both the largest island on the Great Barrier Reef and the largest island national park in Australia?
9. What is the diameter of a basketball hoop, in inches?
10. In which Shakespearean play does the title character decide to divide his kingdom among his three daughters?
11. What is name of the piece of paper that comes out of a hole punch?
12. Which fashion designer designed the Nazi uniforms?
13. What is the scientific name for the Southern Lights?
14. Which marsupial is almost exclusively left handed?
15. Other than a Simpsons family member, who has had the most screen time of any character in The Simpsons?
16. Which man led the fight against Rome in the Gladiator War?
17. Which river flows through the city of Adelaide?
18. How many teams participated in the 2019 women’s soccer World Cup?
19. Which Brisbane rock band released the platinum album Odyssey Number Five in 2000?
20. What street in Melbourne has been famous for its street art and graffiti since 1998?

Bonus question: What is the name of the tiger in the 2001 novel ‘Life of Pi’? Answer in Quiz #11.

Answers: 1. ‘What’s Love Got To Do With It’ 2.Namibia 3.Speed boat 4.The Netherlands 5.Balloons 6.97% 7.Leonardo da Vinci 8.Hinchinbrook Island 9.18 inches 10.King Lear 11.Chad 12. Hugo Boss 13.Aurora Australis 14.Kangaroo 15.Mr Burns 16.Spartacus 17.River Torrens-Karrawirra Parri 18.24 teams 19.Powderfinger 20. Hosier Lane
Bonus question answer (from Quiz #9): Independence Day in Estonia is celebrated during the month of February.

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