Trivia Quiz: Test Your Travel Knowledge
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Which city opened its first nudist beach this week?
- A.
Rio de Janeiro
- B.
Sydney
- C.
Tehran
- D.
Brighton
Correct Answer
A. Rio de JaneiroExplanation
Somewhat surprisingly, Rio only opened its first nudist beach this week after a campaign by local activists. Although technically 'in Rio', nude revellers will still need to travel an hour outside of the city centre to strip off.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Beijing’s newest tourist attraction is a museum dedicated to what?
- A.
Ugly cats
- B.
Prince William lookalikes
- C.
Bathroom plungers
- D.
Roasted duck
Correct Answer
D. Roasted duckExplanation
The 150-year-old, seven storey, Quanjude restaurant has designated one of its floors as a museum to its signature dish - Peking duck. Exhibits include pictures of famous faces - Richard Nixon, Kim Jong II - eating the delicacy.Rate this question:
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- 3.
A scientific study has found that mosquitoes, the mortal enemy of the intrepid traveller, are more attracted to humans with which trait?
- A.
Bad breath
- B.
Bad body odur
- C.
Bad beards
- D.
Bad father issues and low self-esteem
Correct Answer
B. Bad body odurExplanation
A love for the stench of BO derives from our caveman ancestors, when the mosquito first altered their diet from animals to humans - the smell helped them identify their preferred prey.Rate this question:
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- 4.
This week we rounded up the 19 most unusual places in the world to ski. Which of the following destinations does not have an outdoor ski resort?
- A.
Ireland
- B.
Afghanistan
- C.
South Africa
- D.
North Korea
Correct Answer
A. IrelandExplanation
Ireland has no outdoor slopes, while skiing is possible at Bamiyan, Tiffindell and Masikryong at the other three destinations respectively. For more unusual skiing spots, check out the feature.Rate this question:
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- 5.
What has been returned to one British tourist after being lost in Switzerland for 18 years?
- A.
His wallet
- B.
His favourite Cliff Richard cassette tape
- C.
His elderly mother
- D.
His dignity
Correct Answer
A. His walletExplanation
A British man was reunited with his wallet that he misplaced during a train ride from Zurich Airport to Geneva in 1996. The wallet - with credit cards still intact - was eventually found in a shopping centre in the Swiss town of Chur.Rate this question:
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- 6.
A Canadian traveller is giving away a round-the-world plane ticket to a complete stranger. What criterion must one satisfy to be selected?
- A.
Must have no hair on body
- B.
Must have the same name as his ex-girlfriend
- C.
Must be open to the idea that dinosaurs are a conspiracy
- D.
Must enjoy cuddling and/or spooning
Correct Answer
B. Must have the same name as his ex-girlfriendExplanation
Toronto resident Jordan Axani, 28, is looking for a female by the name of Elizabeth Gallagher to take the airline flights off his hands, after booking joint tickets with his then-girlfriend of the same name. Jordan says he does not expect 'anything in return', but hopes that the gesture brings someone happiness.Rate this question:
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- 7.
What reason did an Isle of Wight travel company give for cancelling its celebrity-hosted literary tour of the island?
- A.
No celebrities turned up
- B.
It’s been discovered that there is no literary heritage on the island
- C.
Peter Andre is no longer considered a ‘celebrity’
- D.
The locals are ‘miserable, whining tightwads’
Correct Answer
D. The locals are ‘miserable, whining tightwads’Explanation
After interest in the tours from locals dwindled, the tour company took to social media to blast them. The Isle of Wight has a strong literary heritage, with ties to writers including Charles Dickens, Lewis Carroll and Jane Austen.Rate this question:
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