Dingbats Solve this dingbat to reveal a well known term or phrase.
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Current Affairs Name the Canadian astronaut who returned to earth last week after gaining nearly 1 million Twitter followers and performing David Bowie's Space Oddity in space.
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Science & Nature Native to Mexico, what type of bird is a Muscovy?
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Music Name that tune. (½ point each for Artist and Title)
(1973)
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Sport & Leisure How many forwards are there in a Rugby Union team?
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Geography Which international hub is colloquially known as Chek Lap Kok Airport?
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Art & Literature The title of the classic 1894 novel by Anthony Hope is the Prisoner of _______?(fill in the blank)
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Flags Which Asian country has this as its national flag?
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Music Before embarking on a solo career in 1986, Belinda Carlisle was lead singer of which all-female band?
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History In which decade of the 20th century did the Spanish Civil War take place?
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Entertainment In which 1997 film were Julia Roberts and Cameron Diaz both in love with the same man?
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Ditloids Replace these initials with words to make a true statement: 1,852 M in a N M
Food & Drink What is the English name for this fruit?
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In This Year In this year: The World Wide Web was opened up as a free public service; the Maastricht Treaty took effect, formally establishing the European Union; and Schindler's List, The Pelican Brief, and Philadelphia all premièred in the United States. What year was it? [If no correct answer, ½ point to the nearest team(s)]
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Science & Nature What is the common term for Nitrous Oxide (N2O)?
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Music Name that tune. (½ point each for Artist and Title)
(1986)
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Sport & Leisure Which football stadium is home to both A.C. Milan and Inter Milan?
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Geography What is the most populous country in Africa?
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Anagram MADMAN'S SLENDER THREAT is an anagram of which capital city and the country it is capital of? (Two word answer)
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Geography Which European country is this?
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Music From which country was famous 19th century composer Frédéric Chopin?
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History Now known as the Countess of Wessex, who did Britain's Prince Edward marry in June 1999?
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Entertainment Name this TV series from the late 70s and early 80s.
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General Knowledge What 'G' describes the specially designed shoes used in Irish and Scottish dancing?