NQ 32

    NQ 32

    Apples, poker and Brisbane

    Colonel

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    Colonel or kernel?

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    Colonel Tom Parker is best known as the manager of which iconic American musician?

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    Which Colonel said the quote "You can't handle the truth!" in the film "A Few Good Men"?

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    Which white-suited "Colonel" became the face of a major fried chicken fast food chain?

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    4
    In computing, what is the primary function of a kernel in an operating system?

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    What is the tough outer shell of a popcorn kernel called?

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    Stock standard

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    Stock market

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    What does "stock" represent in a company?

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    Which major U.S. index tracks 30 large, publicly owned companies and is often used as a market barometer?

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    8
    What does IPO stand for?

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    What does it mean when a stock is said to be in a "bull market"?

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    What's the opposite of a bull market?

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    Apples

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    random questions about apple eg Iphones apple moses - apple on head?

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    Which ancient civilization associated apples with love and beauty, often linking them to the goddess Aphrodite?

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    What famous scientific figure is said to have developed his theory of gravity after watching an apple fall from a tree?

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    13
    What natural sugar is most abundant in apples?

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    14
    Which tart, green apple variety is originally from Australia?

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    The nickname "The Apple Isle" was given to which Australian state due to its apple production in the 20th century?

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    Walled in

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    Walls

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    What is the name of the ancient wall built by the Romans in Northern England to keep out the Picts?

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    Which famous wall was a Cold War symbol dividing a European city from 1961 to 1989?

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    18
    In what modern-day country would you find the Western Wall, a sacred site for Jewish prayer?

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    Which ancient city had massive walls famously described in the Bible as falling down after being circled by Israelites?

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    Which modern nation began building a controversial wall along its southern border in the 21st century?

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    Poker

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    How good is your poker face?

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    In most poker games, how many cards make up a standard hand?

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    Who sung the 2008 song "Poker Face"?

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    23
    Which James Bond movie (and book) features a dramatic Texas Hold'em game?

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    What is the title of the famous poker themed Kenny Rogers song? "You've got to know when to hold 'em ...."

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    Which cult film about poker stars Matt Damon, Edward Norton and John Malkovich?

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    Most

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    Which Aussie state (or territory has the most ....?

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    Which state has the most people?

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    Name either of the two Australian states or territories that have the most public holidays with 13 days?

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    Which Australian State or Territory has the most snakes?

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    Which Australian State or territory has the most waterfalls?

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    Which Australian State or Territory has the most murders?

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    Capitals

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    We continue our tour around our capital cities with a stop in Brisbane

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    Which heritage-listed steel cantilever bridge connects the northern and southern parts of Brisbane?

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    Which event is Brisbane famous for hosting in 1988, attracting visitors worldwide?

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    In what up-coming year is Brisbane hosting the Olympic Games?

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    Brisbane is situated on which large Bay?

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    Which animated dog calls Brisbane home?

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    Stars

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    Are you a star gazer

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    What is the name of the brightest star in the night sky?

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    What is the term for a star that suddenly increases greatly in brightness due to an explosion?

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    Which constellation contains the star Betelgeuse?

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    What is a 'binary star'?

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    Warrumbungle National Park, near Coonabarabran was recently recognised as the first 'what' in Australia?

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