Squiz Quiz – 11 March 2022
1. This week PM Scott Morrison announced that Australia’s military will grow by 20,000 troops over the next 20 years. That’s the biggest increase to the ADF since which conflict?
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Morrison said our world is becoming increasingly uncertain so it’s important we take steps now to protect our national security.
2. Which politician took the stand in a Sydney court this week to give evidence in a defamation trial against Queensland mining magnate Clive Palmer?
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Palmer has accused McGowan of defaming him on 6 occasions in 2020.
3. Which Asian nation held an important presidential election this week?
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The conservative People Power Party’s Yoon Suk-yeol has become the nation’s new prez - which commentators say could have important implications for Australia.
4. What’s the name of the explorer whose ship the Endurance was found by historians in the seas off Antarctica this week, 107 years after it sank?
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The shipwreck is in very good condition, considering it has been underwater for more than a century...
5. It has been a devastating week for Australian cricket with the deaths of 2 giants of the game, Shane Warne and Rod Marsh. Which year did Warne bowl the ‘ball of the century’?
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Warne has been remembered as the best spin bowler in history.
6. And we can’t forget Rod Marsh - which position did he play in cricket?
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After he retired, Marsh headed up the Australian Cricket Academy in Adelaide and was a national selector for many years.
7. Which American tech billionaire is obsessed with finding the secret to everlasting youth?
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US scientists claimed a victory on that front this week after they successfully rejuvenated the cell tissues of middle-aged mice.
8. Which high-profile Aussie couple have put their fancy Manhattan apartment up for sale at a listing price of $27 million?
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The house - which has been featured in numerous design magazines - is a bit glam, like the couple themselves.
9. America has jumped on the Eurovision bandwagon by creating their own version of the song contest. Which 2 musical celebs will host the program?
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Let’s hope it’s just as wacky as the original…
10. Some notable women have gotten a Barbie Doll made in their image for International Women's Day, including the TV producer behind 'Bridgerton' and 'Inventing Anna'. What’s her name?
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Rhimes said she was "beyond grateful" to be honoured.
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