Squiz Quiz – 23 September 2022

1. Protests have broken out in Russia in response to what move made by President Vladimir Putin?

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More than 1,300 protestors have been arrested and many Russians are trying to flee the country.

2. Widespread protests have also erupted in Iran after Kurdish woman Mahsa Amini died in custody following her arrest for what crime?

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It sparked Iran’s largest demonstrations since 2019.

3. Which Aussie telco was targeted by a huge cyberattack this week?

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Optus warned the personal data of as many as 9 million Aussies could be compromised.

4. Which former Australian Idol contestant sung at the Queen’s national memorial service in Oz on Thursday?

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It’s his 3rd notable appearance this year, after singing at the memorial services of cricketer Shane Warne and entertainer Bert Newton.

5. Which country has reintroduced the cheetah 70 years after it went extinct there?

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Eight cheetahs have so far been reintroduced in a bid to increase the species' dwindling international population.

6. Hong Kong scientists have estimated how many ants there are in the world. What number did they land on?

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If you think that’s a lot, their total mass would outweigh all the world’s wild birds and mammals…

7. Switzerland’s environment minister was recently criticised after she shared what energy-saving tip?

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8. Which iconic ‘big’ NSW landmark has been sold to a new owner?

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The supersized spud was sold for an undisclosed sum, but it probably wasn’t as cheap as chips…

9. Hollywood actor Brad Pitt and Aussie music icon Nick Cave unveiled what joint project this week?

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The pair opened a joint art exhibition in Finland alongside British sculptor Thomas Houseago.

10. Which Broadway show is ending its record 35-year run in New York?

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Broadway’s longest-running show is dropping the curtain after it struggled to recover from the pandemic.

Squiz Quiz - 23 September 2022

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