Squiz Quiz – 16 December 2023
1. Annastacia Palaszczuk resigned as Queensland Premier. How many years (almost...) did she hold the top job?
And Steven Miles is the new state leader. Welcome, sir...
2. Australia voted for an immediate ceasefire at the UN General Assembly, splitting from which country?
The US voted no - a position it's consistently held in votes on this at the UN.
3. Which Aussie pharmacy franchise wants to buy Chemist Warehouse?
… in a deal that's said to be worth $8.8 billion.
4. What type of evidence was used to quash Kathleen Folbigg's case?
In 2021, an international team of scientists published evidence that Folbigg and her children shared genes linked to life-threatening conditions.
5. What area did tropical Cyclone Jasper made landfall in this week?
The Cyclone intensified into a category 2 storm, bringing winds of up to 120km/hour.
6. Which American baseball team struck a record-breaking deal with Shohei Ohtani?
He's signed a US$700 million/10-year contract, and it’s easily the biggest deal in American sports history.
7. There's a crime spree in Europe targeting what commodity?
European authorities are cracking down on gangs cashing in on the “liquid gold’s” popularity with fake/lesser quality substitutes.
8. A new study found cats are dining out on how many species globally?
The study found that their meals include birds, reptiles, mammals and even insects. Gross...
9. Which home goods retailer has unveiled a 4.5kg meatball?
Each meatball will feed up to 25 people... although only 30 of the "giant orbs" are on offer via an Instagram comp running in the UK.
10. What furniture item do interior designers predict will make a comeback in 2024?
This follows the pop-up of utilitarian set-ups in fancy beach/mountain homes and boutique hotels across America.
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