Random General Knowledge by Letter - C

Can you answer these randomized general knowledge questions whose answers begin with C?

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Hint	Answer
What is the common term for Nasopharyngitis?	Common Cold
Who was the first person to win two noble prizes in two different fields?	Marie Curie
What animal is a close relative of squids and octopuses?	Cuttlefish
What food is often called a "rockmelon" in Australia?	Canteloupe
What metal are U.S quarters made mostly of?	Copper
Who proposed the heliocentric model of the solar system in 1543?	Nicolaus Copernicus
Who is the mythological twin brother of Pollux?	Castor
What song plays in the opening scene of "The Lion King"?	Circle of Life
What was the capital of the Byzantine Empire?	Constantinople
What color is a bright yellow-green and was named for a French liqueur?	Chartreuse
What is the unit of mass for measuring precious gemstones?	Carat
What system of writing was used by the early mesopotamians around 3000 BC?	Cuneiform
What is the most visited archeological site in Mexico?	Chichen Itza
What bird was sent into coal mines to test for dangerous gases?	Canary
What ethnic group, mainly centered in Louisiana, are the descendants of French Canadians?	Cajun
What Boston Bar is owned by Sam Malone?	Cheers
What constellation is shaped like a W?	Cassiopeia
In 1986, what space shuttle exploded 73 seconds after launch?	Challenger
What "scandalous" French dance was first developed at the Moulin Rouge?	Can-Can
What is the name of Boston's basketball team?	Celtics

Level 35

Mar 10, 2023

in the UK we dont use 'conjunctive' as the word for 'and'/'but', we use 'connective' - maybe make both answers valid as they are known as different things :D

Level 58

Sep 24, 2023

CO2 should be accepted for carbon dioxide

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