Daily Quiz #2380
General Knowledge Quiz for Saturday, 25 July 2015
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Q1.
In 1978 George Moscone, the mayor of which city, and openly gay city supervisor Harvey Milk were assassinated by ex-supervisor Dan White?
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Q2.
When was astronomy accepted by the Nobel Prize Committee as part of the discipline of physics, thereby making astronomers eligible for a Nobel Prize?
A
1967, to accommodate a prize for Hans Bethe
B
Shortly after astronomer Edwin Hubble's death in September 1953
C
1919, in recognition of Albert Einstein's multi-disciplinary achievements
D
1970, with the prize for Hannes Alfvén
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Q3.
What are Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg collectively known as?
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Q4.
When this trophy was first offered for award in the 1871-72 season of its sport, how many teams competed and what was the trophy?
A
The Auld Mug (America's Cup), 3 teams
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Q5.
What is the word for someone who arranges marriages?
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Q6.
"The Ecstasy of Saint Teresa", a sculptural group in white marble set in an elevated aedicule in the Cornaro Chapel, Santa Maria della Vittoria, Rome, was designed and completed by whom?
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Q7.
Which American novelist wrote over 30 books, including "The Pathfinder", "The Deerslayer" and "The Last of the Mohicans"?
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