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Оглавление1 What was the alliterative nickname of the notorious Hoa Lo Prison?
2 What breed is the fictional dog Lassie?
3 What is the largest instrument of the violin family?
4 Redblush is a variety of which fruit, known in Spanish as toronja?
5 Which US novelist is known for her “Grant County” series?
6 Which future Oscar-winner played surfer Scott Irwin on Home and Away in 1997?
7 Kelpers are natives of which South Atlantic islands?
8 Who was Soviet Azerbaijan’s leader 1969–82, later serving as third president of Azerbaijan, from 1993 to 2003, when his son Ilham succeeded him?
9 Which 10cc song features the lyrics: “I don’t like cricket, oh no, I love it”?
10 The Lincolnshire physician Dr Francis Willis famously treated which king?
11 The Kempler video shows the assassination of which Israeli Prime Minister?
12 Who holds the titles Baron Carrickfergus and Earl of Strathearn?
13 The Rogers Commission identified the O-ring seal failure that caused which disaster?
14 Christopher Marlowe wrote about the “troublesome reign and lamentable death of ” which king?
15 The Trojan Room coffee pot inspired the first example of which video camera?
16 The Paris shop Deyrolle famously specialises in which hobby?
17 The 2015 Huracán was which carmaker’s successor to the Gallardo?
18 In its early years, which tabletop game had a fierce rivalry with Newfooty?
19 The Old Harrovian, Charles Alcock, created which cup competition in 1871?
20 Which American historical site is pictured?
