Squiz Quiz – 24 June 2022
1. The UK approved Wikileaks co-founder Julian Assange’s extradition to the US this week. If convicted, how many years' jail does he face?
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The Albanese Government has come under pressure to prevent the extradition, and says it will not participate in “diplomacy by megaphone”.
2. Following a pricey election campaign, Clive Palmer’s United Australia Party has won a single spot in the Senate. What state is it in?
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Former real estate agent/conspiracy theorist Ralph Babet claimed Victoria’s final Senate spot from the Liberals.
3. Israel is heading to another election after its fractured government dissolved Parliament. How many political parties were in the coalition?
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The coalition includes parties from across the political spectrum, including the first independent Arab party to join an Israeli governing coalition.
4. Which sport became the first to ban transgender women from competing at an elite level if they have gone through any part of male puberty?
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The decision led other sporting codes to consider whether they will follow suit.
5. What’s the reason scientists gave for why there have been so many stunning sunrises/sunsets in Oz recently?
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The record-breaking eruption in January released particles that are still lingering in the atmosphere, causing light to scatter.
6. What city has been crowned the most liveable in the world for 2022?
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The highest-ranked Aussie city was Melbourne, which was demoted from 8th to equal 10th place.
7. A near-mint condition VHS of what 80s film sold for a record-busting $107,000 this week?
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Now to find a VHS player…
8. What’s the longstanding cosmetics company that declared bankruptcy this week?
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Industry insiders say the brand has been unable to keep up with growing online competition.
9. Speaking of beauty news, a British brand is selling a nail polish that smells like what?
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The brand says it’s for people who want to “show the world they are living a big, bold, and unrestrained life”.
10. What breed is the pooch that won the top prize at this year’s Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show?
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His slave Heather Helmer was “shocked” by the win, saying she felt the breed is “a bit of an underdog”.
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