Squiz Quiz – 26 May 2023
1. Which world leader was in Sydney this week?
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Modi addressed an enraptured audience of more than 20,000 at Sydney Olympic Park on Wednesday.
2. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had his first in-person meeting with which leader at the G7 summit in Hiroshima, Japan?
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That's significant because Modi hasn't yet condemned Russia, though he said India would do "everything we can" to end the war.
3. Which company has Florida Governor/Republican presidential nominee contender Ron DeSantis been picking a fight with?
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The conservative lawmaker isn’t impressed with the company’s support of the LGBTQI+ community.
4. Which Aussie billionaire topped the Financial Review’s 2023 Rich List?
The mining magnate’s net worth climbed to $37.4 billion as resource prices continue to soar.
5. How many times did the Richmond Tigers win the AFL premiership under coach Damien Hardwick?
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He leaves behind a huge legacy after he announced he was stepping down this week.
6. Which country banned domestic flight routes that can be completed by train in less than 2.5 hours?
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The move has outraged airlines - not to mention convenience-focused travellers.
7. Which tourist town rejected a proposal to erect a selfie-friendly city sign?
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The council unanimously rejected the idea, saying the city’s esplanade was already "an iconic selfie in itself".
8. Actor Jude Law admitted he wore a bespoke scent blended from "blood, faecal matter and sweat" to play which historical figure?
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The cast and crew working with him must have been thrilled…
9. A smashed-up guitar belonging to which muso sold at auction for US$600,000?
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The broken black Fender Stratocaster had been expected to sell for a 10th of that amount.
10. What’s the latest Bunnings-branded item to go viral on social media?
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Someone send one to Harry Styles, please…
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