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Robert Doyle, Mayor of Melbourne, has claimed one third of the city’s beggars are now in fact what?
- A.
Former travel agents
- B.
Backpackers low on funds
- C.
Air stewards
- D.
Former stars of Aussie soap Neighbours
Correct Answer
B. Backpackers low on fundsExplanation
Backpackers eh? Anything to avoid getting a real job.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Top Scottish tourist attraction, Arthur’s Seat, has received a string of bad reviews online. Which one of the following is not a genuine complaint?
- A.
Too cold
- B.
Not enough places to sit
- C.
No gift shops
- D.
No Wi-Fi
Correct Answer
A. Too coldExplanation
“It could really do with something like a Tesco Express up there,” wrote one reviewer.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What service has one Japanese travel agency started offering discontented females?
- A.
Speed dating tours of Kyoto
- B.
Solo bridal ceremonies
- C.
‘Find Your Prince’ tours of England
- D.
Unagi – the art of self pleasure
Correct Answer
B. Solo bridal ceremoniesExplanation
According to Cerca Travel, the ceremonies are popular with singles and married women, who may not have been able to afford a lavish wedding ceremony.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Which Prime Minister was pelted with their country’s national dish this week?
- A.
Angela Merkel (bratwurst)
- B.
Tony Abbott (roasted lamb)
- C.
Charles Michel (frites)
- D.
Mariano Rajoy (paella)
Correct Answer
C. Charles Michel (frites)Explanation
The Belgium PM was showered in chips by protesters, who didn't even have the decency to add salt and vinegar.Rate this question:
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- 5.
This week we headed to Plzeň, the European Capital of Culture 2015. But where on earth is the city?
- A.
Czech Republic
- B.
Spain
- C.
Romania
- D.
Belgium
Correct Answer
A. Czech RepublicExplanation
It's the Czech Republic, of course. You can read our full feature about the city here.Rate this question:
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- 6.
In this week’s animal on the loose story, what’s been running wild in the English city of Manchester?
- A.
A horse
- B.
A llama
- C.
An emotionally vulnerable rhino
- D.
Wayne Rooney
Correct Answer
B. A llamaExplanation
The event, dubbed 'llama drama’, started when a pet llama was spooked by a dog.Rate this question:
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- 7.
According to a survey by Jawbone Fitness Company, which city parties hardest on New Year’s Eve?
- A.
Berlin
- B.
Paris
- C.
Buenos Aires
- D.
Moscow
Correct Answer
D. MoscowExplanation
On average, Moscow party-goers stay awake until 0343, followed by Buenos Aires (0309), Paris (0253) and Berlin (0250).Rate this question:
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