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Which of these countries has orange in their flag?
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South Africa
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India
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Mexico
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Canada
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Which band released the song "orange crush" in 1988?
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The Clash
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U2
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REM
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Red Hot Chili Peppers
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A. REMExplanation
REM released the song "Orange Crush" in 1988. The Clash, U2, and Red Hot Chili Peppers did not release this song in that year. REM is an American rock band known for their alternative rock sound, and "Orange Crush" was one of their popular singles from their album "Green."Rate this question:
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How many Emmy nominations did TV series ‘Orange is the New Black’ receive in 2014?
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6
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8
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10
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12
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A. 12Explanation
In 2014, the TV series 'Orange is the New Black' received 12 Emmy nominations.Rate this question:
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In which decade did Terry's launch their chocolate orange in the UK?
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1930s
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1950s
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1970s
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1990s
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A. 1930sExplanation
In the 1930s, Terry's launched their chocolate orange in the UK.Rate this question:
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Which famous ginger plays lead character Nicholas Brody in Homeland?
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Rupert Grint
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Seth Green
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Damian Lewis
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David Caruso
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A. Damian LewisExplanation
Damian Lewis is the correct answer because he is a famous ginger actor who played the lead character Nicholas Brody in the TV show Homeland. Rupert Grint is also a famous ginger actor, but he did not play this particular role. Seth Green and David Caruso are not gingers and are not associated with the show Homeland.Rate this question:
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Who directed the 1971 film A Clockwork Orange?
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Martin Scorsese
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Roman Polanski
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Robert Altman
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Stanley Kubrick
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A. Stanley KubrickExplanation
Stanley Kubrick directed the 1971 film A Clockwork Orange.Rate this question:
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Which country produces the most oranges (metric tonnes)?
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Brazil
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India
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China
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USA
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A. BrazilExplanation
Brazil produces the most oranges in terms of metric tonnes. This can be attributed to Brazil's favorable climate and large agricultural land, which are conducive for orange cultivation. The country has a long history of orange production and is known for its vast orange orchards. Additionally, Brazil has invested in advanced farming techniques and technology, further boosting its orange production. As a result, Brazil has emerged as the leading producer of oranges globally.Rate this question:
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In which year was William of Orange crowned monarch of England, Scotland and Ireland?
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1589
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1689
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1789
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1889
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A. 1689Explanation
In 1689, William of Orange was crowned monarch of England, Scotland, and Ireland. This event is known as the Glorious Revolution, which occurred when William and his wife Mary overthrew King James II in order to establish Protestant rule. William's ascension to the throne marked a significant shift in power and religious tolerance in England.Rate this question:
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At which stage of the 2014 FIFA World Cup were the Netherlands knocked out?
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Round of 16
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Quarter finals
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Semi finals
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Final
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A. Semi finalsExplanation
The Netherlands were knocked out in the semi-finals of the 2014 FIFA World Cup. This means that they reached the stage just before the final match. They were not able to advance further and compete for the championship title.Rate this question:
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On average how many orange smarties are there in a standard 37g tube?
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5
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6
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7
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8
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A. 5Explanation
The correct answer is 5 because it states that on average there are 5 orange smarties in a standard 37g tube.Rate this question:
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At which station does the London Overground (the orange line) intersect with the Jubilee line?
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Finchley Road
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West Hampstead
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Wembley Park
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Willesden Junction
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A. West HampsteadExplanation
West Hampstead is the correct answer because it is the station where the London Overground (orange line) intersects with the Jubilee line.Rate this question:
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In which Shakespeare play would you find the quote 'Give not this rotten orange to your friend; She's but the sign and semblance of her honor’?
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Cymbeline
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A Midsummer Night's Dream
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Twelfth Night
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Much Ado About Nothing
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A. Much Ado About NothingExplanation
The quote "Give not this rotten orange to your friend; She's but the sign and semblance of her honor" is from the play Much Ado About Nothing.Rate this question:
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Which famous ginger married English comedian and Borat actor Sacha Baron Cohen in 2002?
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Amy Adams
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Christina Hendricks
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Alyson Hannigan
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Isla Fisher
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A. Isla FisherExplanation
Isla Fisher is the correct answer because she is a famous ginger actress who married English comedian and Borat actor Sacha Baron Cohen in 2002.Rate this question:
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Which band was Jason Orange formerly a member of?
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Westlife
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One Direction
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Take That
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Rixton
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A. Take ThatExplanation
Jason Orange was formerly a member of the band Take That.Rate this question:
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Which of these is not an orange property in the standard UK version of Monopoly (London)?
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Northumberland Avenue
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Bow Street
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Marlborough Street
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Vine Street
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A. Northumberland AvenueExplanation
Northumberland Avenue is not an orange property in the standard UK version of Monopoly (London). The orange properties in the game are Bow Street, Marlborough Street, and Vine Street. Northumberland Avenue is not included in this group and therefore is not an orange property.Rate this question:
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