Squiz Quiz – 18 March 2022
1. To combat the rising cost of living, which measure did PM Scott Morrison leave the door open to this week?
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All will be revealed when the Federal Budget is handed down on 29 March.
2. Which university has Meta/Facebook partnered with to run a fact-checking program ahead of the Australia’s federal election?
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Meta says the fact checking will focus on claims made by regular Aussies rather than politicians or political parties.
3. Which state goes to the polls on Saturday?
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If polls are to be believed, things are heading Labor’s way.
4. Which world leader wore a Volodymyr Zelensky-inspired “crisis wardrobe” while working the phones this week?
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Macron’s hoodie and jeans ensemble made him look quite the part.
5. A “double whammy” of foxes and feral cats are killing how many native Aussie animals a year, according to a new study?
Unsurprisingly, researchers are calling for stronger measures to reduce their numbers.
6. Which high-profile American sports star took himself out of retirement this week, about 40 days after stepping back from professional sport?
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Some wags on social media suggested that it was easier to commit to the rigors of professional sports than help the kids with their homework…
7. Which F1 world champion has announced that he’ll change his name to include his Mum’s maiden name?
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He said he doesn’t “fully understand” why women change their names after marriage.
8. Labradors may still be America’s favourite dog but which breed has made it back onto the American Kennel Club’s top 5 list?
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French bulldogs took out the #2 spot, much to the delight of an important member of Team Squiz…
9. Which American music icon bowed out of contention to enter the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?
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She said she was “extremely flattered” by the nomination but didn’t feel she deserved it as a predominantly country artist.
10. Which Aussie rock band is back with a new album they’ve dubbed a “bogan” version of Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band?
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The first track opens with pub sounds - a bit different to The Beatles' orchestral warmup…
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