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1. Robert Doyle, Mayor of Melbourne, has claimed one third of the city's beggars are now in fact what?

Former travel agents

Backpackers low on funds

Air stewards

Former stars of Aussie soap Neighbours

Backpackers eh? Anything to avoid getting a real job.

Explanation

Backpackers eh? Anything to avoid getting a real job.

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2. This week we headed to Plzeň, the European Capital of Culture 2015. But where on earth is the city?

Czech Republic

Spain

Romania

Belgium

It's the Czech Republic, of course. You can read our full feature about the city here.

Explanation

It's the Czech Republic, of course. You can read our full feature about the city here.

3. In this week's animal on the loose story, what's been running wild in the English city of Manchester?

A horse

A llama

An emotionally vulnerable rhino

Wayne Rooney

The event, dubbed 'llama drama’, started when a pet llama was spooked by a dog.

Explanation

The event, dubbed 'llama drama’, started when a pet llama was spooked by a dog.

4. Which Prime Minister was pelted with their country's national dish this week?

Angela Merkel (bratwurst)

Tony Abbott (roasted lamb)

Charles Michel (frites)

Mariano Rajoy (paella)

The Belgium PM was showered in chips by protesters, who didn't even have the decency to add salt and vinegar.

Explanation

The Belgium PM was showered in chips by protesters, who didn't even have the decency to add salt and vinegar.

5. Top Scottish tourist attraction, Arthur's Seat, has received a string of bad reviews online. Which one of the following is not a genuine complaint?

Too cold

Not enough places to sit

No gift shops

No Wi-Fi

“It could really do with something like a Tesco Express up there,” wrote one reviewer.

Explanation

“It could really do with something like a Tesco Express up there,” wrote one reviewer.

6. What service has one Japanese travel agency started offering discontented females?

Speed dating tours of Kyoto

Solo bridal ceremonies

‘Find Your Prince’ tours of England

Unagi – the art of self pleasure

According to Cerca Travel, the ceremonies are popular with singles and married women, who may not have been able to afford a lavish wedding ceremony.

Explanation

According to Cerca Travel, the ceremonies are popular with singles and married women, who may not have been able to afford a lavish wedding ceremony.

7. According to a survey by Jawbone Fitness Company, which city parties hardest on New Year's Eve?

Berlin

Paris

Buenos Aires

Moscow

On average, Moscow party-goers stay awake until 0343, followed by Buenos Aires (0309), Paris (0253) and Berlin (0250).

Explanation

On average, Moscow party-goers stay awake until 0343, followed by Buenos Aires (0309), Paris (0253) and Berlin (0250).

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