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1. On May 9, 2012, which artist had the most expensive contemporary art piece to be sold at auction for $86.9 million?
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Explore key events from 2012 in this engaging trivia quiz. Covering topics from art auctions and technological breakthroughs to international politics, this quiz offers insights into significant global occurrences, enhancing your knowledge of recent history and its impact.

2. What university developed a prototype bionic eye on May 14, 2012?
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3. What company signed a record breaking $559 million marketing deal with Manchester United on August 5, 2012?
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4. What volcano in New Zealand erupted for the first time in a century?
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5. On August 16, 2012, Wikileaks founder Julian Assange was granted political asylum by what country?
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6. What two countries became members of the World Trade Organization on August 22, 2012?
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7. What animal venom was found to be effective in relieving erectile dysfunction?
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8. Which country won the 40th FIDE Chess Olympiad on September 9,2012?
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9. On September 23, 2012, what country blocked the use of Google as a search engine?
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10. Which Formula One legend retired on October 4, 2012?
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11. Who won the 2012 Nobel Prize for Literature?
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12. What handheld gaming model was launched by Sony Playstation in Europe in 2012?
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On May 9, 2012, which artist had the most expensive contemporary art...
What university developed a prototype bionic eye on May 14, 2012?
What company signed a record breaking $559 million marketing deal with...
What volcano in New Zealand erupted for the first time in a century?
On August 16, 2012, Wikileaks founder Julian Assange was granted...
What two countries became members of the World Trade Organization on...
What animal venom was found to be effective in relieving erectile...
Which country won the 40th FIDE Chess Olympiad on September 9,2012?
On September 23, 2012, what country blocked the use of Google as a...
Which Formula One legend retired on October 4, 2012?
Who won the 2012 Nobel Prize for Literature?
What handheld gaming model was launched by Sony Playstation in Europe...
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