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Who won an Oscar for best supporting actor in Spartacus 1960?
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Peter Ustinov
General Knowledge
What weapon was invented by Ernest Swinton used in 1916?
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What weapon was invented by Ernest Swinton used in 1916?
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Tank
Which mythological King chained grapes rose water fell?
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Which mythological King chained grapes rose water fell?
Answer
Tantalus
What is the common name for the star Sirius?
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What is the common name for the star Sirius?
Answer
Dog Star
Camellia Sinesis evergreen shrub better known as what?
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Camellia Sinesis evergreen shrub better known as what?
Answer
Tea
What calculating aid was invented by William Oughtred in 1662?
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What calculating aid was invented by William Oughtred in 1662?
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Slide Rule
In 1901 who first transmitted radio signals across Atlantic?
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In 1901 who first transmitted radio signals across Atlantic?
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Marconi
Which Athenian philosopher wrote nothing – immortalised by Plato?
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Which Athenian philosopher wrote nothing – immortalised by Plato?
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Socrates
Who designed the WW 1 plane Camel and co designed Hurricane?
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Who designed the WW 1 plane Camel and co designed Hurricane?
Answer
Thomas Octave Murdoch Sopwith
In 1666 Jesuit Bark was used as a prevention against what?
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In 1666 Jesuit Bark was used as a prevention against what?
Answer
Malaria