Friday Quiz - 27/7/18
5 Questions
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Questions and Answers
- 1.
Which ancestor of Noah is also the name of an oversized Champagne bottle that holds 8 normal bottles (6 litres)?
- A.
Magnum
- B.
Jereboam
- C.
Methuselah
- D.
Balthazar
Correct Answer
C. MethuselahExplanation
These are all sizes of champagne bottle. A Magnum holds 2 standard bottles, Jereboam holds 4, Methuselah holds 6 and Balthazar holds 16 standard bottles.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What's the common name for Japanese Horseradish?
- A.
Edameme
- B.
Miso
- C.
Ramem
- D.
Wasabi
Correct Answer
D. WasabiExplanation
Edameme are beans, Miso is a type of soup and ramen are noodles.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What's the VAT rate on suncream?
- A.
20%
- B.
5%
- C.
0%
- D.
Exempt
Correct Answer
A. 20%Explanation
Crazy as it sounds, there's actually no relief or exemption for suncream, so it's taxed at 20%.Rate this question:
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- 4.
The most recent winner of the British Open (golf) is the first person of his nationality to win. Where is he from?
- A.
Italy
- B.
Sweden
- C.
Finland
- D.
Austria
Correct Answer
A. ItalyExplanation
Francesco Molinari won the open at Carnoustie, and he's the first Italian ever to have won.Rate this question:
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