| Question | Answer | % Correct |
|---|---|---|
| Who conquered Wales in 1282 AD? | Edward Longshanks | 77%
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| What company introduced the phrase "You've Got Mail" in the late 1990s? | American Online | 74%
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| Which of these tycoons has a casino in Las Vegas that bears his name? | Steve Wynn | 69%
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| Which of these is NOT a nickname of Australia? | The Southern Expanse | 66%
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| How did Isaac Newton lose most of his fortune? | The South Sea Bubble | 66%
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| What is the world's most forested country – with approximately 93% of its land covered by forests? | Suriname | 60%
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| What is the official residence of the Pope? | Apostolic Palace | 57%
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| What award is given to mathematicians under the age of 40? | Fields Medal | 51%
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| With a population of 32 million, what is *technically* the most populous city in the world (though it covers an area the size of Austria)? | Chongqing | 43%
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| What Stephen King book is about a disease nicknamed Captain Trips which kills 99.4% of the human population? | The Stand | 37%
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