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What was founded by Mark Zuckerberg from Harvard University in 2004?
- Facebook
- MySpace
- Amazon
- Lastminute.com
- EBay

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A quiz to whet your appetite before the i-level pub quiz on the 4th Feb.

2.

Which Neighbours actress gave us a Kiss Kiss in 2002?
- Kylie Minogue
- Natalie Imbruglia
- Madge Bishop
- Holly Valance
Correct Answer

A. Holly Valance

Explanation

Holly Valance is the correct answer because she is a Neighbours actress who released a single called "Kiss Kiss" in 2002. This song was a major hit and achieved international success, making her well-known for it. Kylie Minogue, Natalie Imbruglia, and Madge Bishop are also Neighbours actresses, but they did not release a song called "Kiss Kiss" in 2002.

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3.

What album tops the chart for most pre-orders?
- The Beatles - 1
- Eminem - Marshall Mathers
- Susan Boyle - I Dreamed A Dream
- Leona Lewis - Spirit
- Dido - No Angels
Correct Answer

A. Susan Boyle - I Dreamed A Dream

Explanation

The correct answer is "Susan Boyle - I Dreamed A Dream" because it is the album that had the highest number of pre-orders, meaning that it was the most anticipated and sought-after album among the given options.

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4.

What was remarkable about Christmas shopping in 2006?
- It set a new UK record for retail spending
- Tesco received £2 out of every £5 spent
- Online shopping grew by more than 50 per cent
- I-level didn't do a secret santa
Correct Answer

A. Online shopping grew by more than 50 per cent

Explanation

In 2006, online shopping experienced significant growth, increasing by over 50%. This indicates a shift in consumer behavior, with more people opting to shop online rather than in physical stores. This trend is remarkable as it demonstrates the increasing popularity and convenience of online shopping during that time period.

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5.

In 2007, the growth of wine sales in the UK slowed down for the first time in 15 years. If the French consumer now drinks 50 litres of wine per year and the American 11.5 litres, how much does the average British consumer drink?
- 19 litres
- 27 litres
- 62 litres
- 365 litres
Correct Answer

A. 27 litres
6.

On 23 April 2005 the first video was upload to YouTube by co-founder Jawed Karim, it lasted 19 seconds and featured him at the elephant house at San Diego zoo, but what was it entitled?
- Me at the Zoo
- Test
- Nellie and Karim
- Asfda
- The first of many
Correct Answer

A. Me at the Zoo

Explanation

The first video uploaded to YouTube by co-founder Jawed Karim was titled "Me at the Zoo".

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7.

In 2006, Top of the Pops was cancelled after 42 years on the air. Who was the last act to perform?
- The Rolling Stones (who had also been the first)
- Dizzee Rascal
- Girls Aloud
- Paul McCartney
Correct Answer

A. Girls Aloud

Explanation

Girls Aloud was the last act to perform on Top of the Pops before it was cancelled in 2006. The Rolling Stones had been the first act to perform on the show, but they were not the last. Dizzee Rascal and Paul McCartney were also not the last acts to perform. Therefore, the correct answer is Girls Aloud.

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8.

Which of these inventions was predicted in the 1968 film 2001: A Space Odyssey, and subsequently came to pass?
- Flat-screen television
- Mobile phones
- The internet
Correct Answer

A. Flat-screen television

Explanation

In the 1968 film 2001: A Space Odyssey, a flat-screen television was predicted as an invention of the future. This prediction came to pass as flat-screen televisions became widely available and popularized in the years following the film's release.

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9.

How many medals did Great Britain win at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing?
- 17
- 27
- 37
- 47
- 57
Correct Answer

A. 47

Explanation

Great Britain won 47 medals at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing.

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10.

In 2002, Adolf Hitler was knocked off the top spot as the most-hated person by Osama bin Laden – as voted by visitors to Madame Tussauds. But who did Saddam Hussein knock off the number 3 spot?
- George W Bush
- Margaret Thatcher
- Christian Ronaldo
- Liam Gallagher
Correct Answer

A. Liam Gallagher

Explanation

Saddam Hussein knocked off Liam Gallagher from the number 3 spot as the most-hated person. This implies that Saddam Hussein was ranked higher in terms of being disliked compared to Liam Gallagher.

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What was founded by Mark Zuckerberg from Harvard University in 2004?

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Which Neighbours actress gave us a Kiss Kiss in 2002?

What album tops the chart for most pre-orders?

What was remarkable about Christmas shopping in 2006?

In 2007, the growth of wine sales in the UK slowed down for the first time in 15 years. If the French consumer now drinks 50 litres of wine per year and the American 11.5 litres, how much does the average British consumer drink?

On 23 April 2005 the first video was upload to YouTube by co-founder Jawed Karim, it lasted 19 seconds and featured him at the elephant house at San Diego zoo, but what was it entitled?

In 2006, Top of the Pops was cancelled after 42 years on the air. Who was the last act to perform?

Which of these inventions was predicted in the 1968 film 2001: A Space Odyssey, and subsequently came to pass?

How many medals did Great Britain win at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing?

In 2002, Adolf Hitler was knocked off the top spot as the most-hated person by Osama bin Laden – as voted by visitors to Madame Tussauds. But who did Saddam Hussein knock off the number 3 spot?