Have You Been Keeping An Eye On The Headlines?

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1. Officials in Pairs erected a Christmas tree in November that caused condemnation amongst the usually jovial locals. Why was it so unpopular?

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According to Parisians, the structure, that was later vandalised, resembled a giant sex toy.

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Have You Been Keeping An Eye On The Headlines? - Quiz

This quiz tests your awareness of various unusual and intriguing events from 2014, including geopolitical developments, quirky news stories, and cultural happenings. It assesses your knowledge of current... see moreevents and enhances your global awareness. see less

2. What controversial New Zealand landmark lost the support of local authorities back in November?

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Officials stripped the so-called Cardrona bra fence of its garments – created by hundreds of bra donors – because of fears it could distract drivers.

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3. Two savvy Australian passengers got out of an excess baggage fine of US$130 by doing what this summer?

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The duo got round Scoot airline’s baggage limit by donning all their clothes for the Sydney to Singapore flight. It was a sweaty victory.

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4. Earlier this December Scientists found that mosquitoes, the arch enemy of the intrepid traveller, are attracted to which trait?

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According to research mosquitoes have a craving for the waft of human BO, which could explain why so many people are bitten on or around their feet.

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5. It's been a busy year for North Korea, which unveiled its first ski resort at the beginning of 2014. But what issue plagued the attraction?

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With no snow, no customers and a lack of interest from locals (who are more concerned about eating than hitting the slopes), the resort didn’t get off to the best of starts.

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6. In September we published the story of Jennie Wagstaff, who got stranded in the Salar de Uyuni. But in which country are these salt flats located?

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The Bolivian salt flats, the largest in the world, are a major tourist attraction. You can read more about Jennie’s harrowing experience here.

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7. Officials in Berkhamsted, England were left red-faced this summer when they released a tourist map that resembled what?

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“We didn’t notice it. Somebody should have seen it,” lamented one tourism official, as the phallic map went viral. Any publicity is good publicity, right?

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8. In July we rounded up the 20 islands you never knew existed, including Isla de las Muecas in Mexico, but what gives the island its eerie charm?

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Rumour has it that the dolls were originally hung from trees by a former islander after witnessing a local girl drown in a canal. For more about this island, and the other 19 that made the cut, read the full article.

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9. In 2014 we witnessed a number of wild animals running amok in some of the world's major cities, but which of the following never really happened?

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Sadly an ostrich is yet to find itself wandering the streets of London. However strange, all of those other scenarios did genuinely happen in 2014.

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10. Why did masses of Viking hordes descend upon the English town of York in February 2014?

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Norsemen from across the UK arrived at the historic town for the final bloody battle with the inhabitants of Hel, as predicted in Norse Mythology.

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Officials in Pairs erected a Christmas tree in November that caused...
What controversial New Zealand landmark lost the support of local...
Two savvy Australian passengers got out of an excess baggage fine of...
Earlier this December Scientists found that mosquitoes, the arch enemy...
It's been a busy year for North Korea, which unveiled its first ski...
In September we published the story of Jennie Wagstaff, who got...
Officials in Berkhamsted, England were left red-faced this summer when...
In July we rounded up the 20 islands you never knew existed, including...
In 2014 we witnessed a number of wild animals running amok in some of...
Why did masses of Viking hordes descend upon the English town of York...
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