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General knowledge quizzes are the perfect way to spend your time! Whether you’re looking to expand your general knowledge, keep your brain active and healthy, or just have some free time to fill.

We have just the thing for you. This collection contains 24 different general knowledge quizzes, with different levels of difficulty. It’s perfect for anyone in the family to get stuck into!

Quizzes are a great tool to keep your mind active – your brain needs exercising just as much as your body does!

Keep reading to find out more about these quizzes, and find other great recommendations we have at the end!

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How to Play Our General Knowledge Quizzes

These quizzes are easy to play. You answer each question, one by one, and at the end your score will be calculated. You’ll also be able to see which questions you got correct, and if you got it wrong you’ll also see the correct answer. It’s a great way to learn something new!

There are two different ways you can access these quizzes.

Firstly, you can click the link at the top of the page. This will download them in a PDF file format to your PC or other device.

Alternatively, you can play them right here on this webpage! Just click the ‘start’ button on the quiz you’ve chosen, and it will begin right there!

Plus they are grouped into different difficulty levels, so everyone can play! See all of your options below.

Easy General Knowledge Quizzes

These quizzes are a great place to start if you’re unsure about how good your general knowledge is!

Also, if you’re curious about quizzing, not looking for too much of a challenge, or want to play with your kids – then these quizzes are likely the perfect choice for you.

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Test your basic trivia skills with fun, simple questions. Perfect for warming up your brain and starting your quiz journey.

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1. Who discovered America in 1492?

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2. Which fruit is known for keeping the doctor away?

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3. What is the main ingredient in guacamole?

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4. What gas do plants absorb from the air?

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5. What is the largest ocean on Earth?

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6. What is the capital city of France?

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7. How many strings does a standard guitar have?

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8. Who wrote "Romeo and Juliet"?

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9. Who painted the Mona Lisa?

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10. How many continents are there on Earth?

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11. How many legs does a spider have?

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12. What color is a banana?

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13. What is the largest planet in our solar system?

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14. What is the freezing point of water in Celsius?

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15. How many days are in a week?

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16. What is the capital of Japan?

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17. What is the currency of the United States?

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18. How many colors are in a rainbow?

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19. What is the tallest mammal on Earth?

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20. Which animal is known as man's best friend?

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Enjoy a light challenge with our second easy quiz. Fun, quick, and perfect for players of all ages and abilities.

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1. What is the capital of Canada?

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2. What color is grass typically?

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3. What do bees produce?

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4. How many fingers are on one hand?

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5. What is the fastest land animal?

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6. What is the smallest planet in our solar system?

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7. What is the boiling point of water in Celsius?

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8. How many eyes does a human have?

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9. What is the deepest ocean on Earth?

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10. Who was the first President of the United States?

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11. What is the capital city of Australia?

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12. What is the main ingredient in chocolate?

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13. What is the currency of the United Kingdom?

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14. Who invented the telephone?

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15. Which animal says "meow"?

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16. Which vegetable is orange and good for eyes?

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17. Who wrote "To Kill a Mockingbird"?

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18. How many months are in a year?

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19. How many wheels does a bicycle have?

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20. How many planets are in our solar system?

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Try our third easy quiz for a quick confidence boost. Great for casual players wanting simple yet interesting general knowledge questions.

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1. What is the main ingredient in bread?

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2. How many hours are in a day?

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3. Who painted the Sistine Chapel ceiling?

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4. What color is the sun?

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5. What is the temperature scale used in the US for weather?

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6. Who created the theory of relativity?

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7. What is the longest river in the world?

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8. Who wrote "Harry Potter" series?

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9. What is the capital of Mexico?

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10. What do caterpillars turn into?

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11. What planet is known as the Red Planet?

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12. How many oceans are there on Earth?

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13. How many sides does a triangle have?

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14. Which fruit is red and often used in pies?

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15. What is the capital city of Italy?

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16. Which bird can fly?

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17. What is the largest bird in the world?

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18. How many arms does an octopus have?

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19. How many toes are on one foot?

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20. What is the currency of Japan?

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Take a short break with this easy quiz. Friendly, fun, and great for sharpening your mind without feeling overwhelmed.

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1. What is the capital of Brazil?

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2. What is the smallest bird in the world?

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3. What is the currency of India?

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4. What color are strawberries?

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5. What is the capital city of Germany?

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6. How many seasons are there in a year?

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7. What is the main ingredient in pizza dough?

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8. Which animal is the king of the jungle?

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9. What is the highest mountain in the world?

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10. How many minutes are in an hour?

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11. How many states are in the United States?

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12. Which nut is used to make peanut butter?

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13. Who wrote "The Great Gatsby"?

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14. What color is chlorophyll in plants?

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15. How many players are on a soccer team?

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16. Who was the first man on the moon?

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17. How many hearts does an octopus have?

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18. Who invented the light bulb?

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19. What planet do we live on?

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20. What is the symbol for water?

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Keep it stress-free with these straightforward questions. Our fifth easy quiz is great for relaxed trivia lovers wanting bite-sized knowledge.

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1. Who painted "The Scream"?

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2. Who invented the printing press?

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3. Which animal is known for its black and white markings and lives in China?

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4. What is the capital of India?

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5. What is the largest land animal in the world?

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6. How many sides does a square have?

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7. What is the currency of Mexico?

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8. What gas do humans exhale?

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9. What color is a ruby?

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10. What is the smallest continent by land area?

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11. What is the capital city of Spain?

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12. What is the closest planet to the Sun?

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13. What is the unit of time equal to 60 seconds?

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14. How many players are on a basketball team on the court?

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15. Which fruit is known for its spiky exterior?

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16. How many days are in February in a non-leap year?

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17. How many wings does a bee have?

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18. How many keys are on a standard piano?

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19. What is the main ingredient in sushi?

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20. Who wrote "Charlotte’s Web"?

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End the easy series with this enjoyable quiz. Gentle questions to keep your mind active while having plenty of fun.

End the easy series with this enjoyable quiz. Gentle questions to keep your mind active while having plenty of fun.

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1. What planet is known for its rings?

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2. How many sides does a pentagon have?

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3. Which fruit is often called the “king of fruits”?

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4. What is the tallest bird in the world?

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5. What is the coldest continent on Earth?

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6. How many weeks are in a year?

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7. What color is an emerald?

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8. What is the capital city of Russia?

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9. How many legs does a butterfly have?

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10. Which animal is known for its long trunk?

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11. What is the capital of Egypt?

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12. Who painted "Sunflowers"?

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13. What is the unit of length equal to 100 centimeters?

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14. How many letters are in the English alphabet?

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15. What is the main ingredient in hummus?

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16. What is the currency of Brazil?

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17. How many points is a touchdown worth in American football?

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18. Who was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic?

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19. What do plants use to make their food?

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20. Who wrote "The Cat in the Hat"?

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Medium General Knowledge Quizzes

These quizzes are at a medium difficulty level.

They’re perfect if you tried out an easy quiz and found it… well, too easy! They’ll be a little more of a challenge, but nothing too crazy. They’re great if the whole family (and all of their differing types of knowledge) is getting involved.

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Step up your trivia skills with our first medium quiz. More challenging than easy, yet still approachable for most players.

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1. In which year did World War II end?

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2. What is the name of the famous clock tower in London?

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3. Who wrote the novel "1984"?

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4. Which country hosted the 2016 Summer Olympics?

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5. In Greek mythology, who is the god of war?

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6. Which author wrote "Pride and Prejudice"?

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7. In which sport is the term "hole-in-one" used?

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8. Which element is essential for human bones and teeth?

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9. What is the name of the largest bone in the human body?

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10. Which country is known as the Land of the Rising Sun?

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11. What is the primary source of energy for Earth’s climate system?

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12. What is the longest river in South America?

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13. What is the smallest country in the world by land area?

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14. Who directed the movie "Titanic" (1997)?

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15. What is the capital city of Egypt?

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16. Which animal is the largest living creature on Earth?

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17. Which instrument is used to measure atmospheric pressure?

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18. What is the largest desert in the world?

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19. Which gas makes up about 78% of Earth’s atmosphere?

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20. What is the chemical symbol for gold?

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Ready for more? Our second medium quiz offers balanced difficulty, testing your knowledge without going overboard on tricky questions.

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1. Which gas is used in balloons to make them float?

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2. Who wrote "The Catcher in the Rye"?

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3. In Roman mythology, who is the goddess of love?

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4. In which sport is the term "slam dunk" used?

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5. Which animal is known for its black and white stripes?

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6. What is the primary source of the Moon’s light?

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7. Which country is famous for the Taj Mahal?

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8. Which novel begins with the line, “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times”?

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9. What is the hardest naturally occurring substance known?

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10. Who painted "Starry Night"?

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11. Which vitamin is produced by the body when exposed to sunlight?

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12. Which country is the smallest in South America by land area?

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13. What is the name of the famous statue in New York Harbor?

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14. Which scientist discovered penicillin?

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15. What is the capital city of Argentina?

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16. What is the capital city of South Africa?

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17. What is the largest island in the world?

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18. What organ in the human body produces insulin?

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19. Which device measures the intensity of earthquakes?

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20. In which year did the Titanic sink?

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Take on our third medium quiz for a rewarding challenge. A mix of fun and thought-provoking general knowledge awaits you.

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1. Which mineral is essential for thyroid function?

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2. Which instrument measures wind speed?

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3. In which year did the American Declaration of Independence occur?

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4. What is the capital city of Russia?

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5. What is the primary source of energy for a hurricane?

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6. In Greek mythology, who is the goddess of wisdom?

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7. What is the capital city of Thailand?

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8. Who wrote "Lord of the Flies"?

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9. Which country is known for the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu?

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10. Which country is the largest by land area?

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11. What is the driest desert in the world?

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12. Who discovered the theory of gravity after an apple fell on his head?

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13. In which sport is the term "home run" used?

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14. Which gas is responsible for the greenhouse effect?

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15. Who wrote "Wuthering Heights"?

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16. What is the name of the famous leaning tower in Italy?

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17. Who directed the movie "The Godfather"?

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18. Which animal is known for its long neck and spots?

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19. What is the largest coral reef system in the world?

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20. What is the largest organ in the human body?

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Put your skills to the test with medium-level trivia. Not too easy, not too hard – just the right challenge.

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1. What is the name of the famous ancient stone circle in England?

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2. Which gas is used in neon signs to produce light?

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3. In Roman mythology, who is the god of the sea?

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4. Which device measures humidity in the air?

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5. What is the smallest bone in the human body?

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6. Which animal is known for its pouch to carry its young?

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7. What is the capital city of China?

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8. What is the largest volcano in the world?

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9. What is the capital city of New Zealand?

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10. Who discovered radioactivity?

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11. Who wrote "Animal Farm"?

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12. Which country is famous for the Pyramids of Giza?

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13. What is the primary source of energy for Earth’s magnetic field?

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14. In which year did the Berlin Wall fall?

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15. In which sport is the term "ace" commonly used?

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16. Who directed the movie "Jurassic Park"?

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17. Which country is the smallest in Asia by land area?

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18. Who wrote "The Hobbit"?

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19. Which vitamin is essential for blood clotting?

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20. What is the largest lake in Africa?

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Our fifth medium quiz blends accessible and challenging questions, giving trivia fans a satisfying mental workout without being frustrating.

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1. In which year did World War I begin?

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2. What is the largest muscle in the human body?

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3. What is the capital city of Nigeria?

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4. What is the primary source of energy for volcanoes?

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5. What is the second-largest country by land area?

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6. Which gas is the second most abundant in Earth’s atmosphere?

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7. Which nutrient is the primary source of energy for the body?

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8. What causes the seasons on Earth?

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9. Which country is the largest producer of coffee?

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10. Which country is famous for the Angkor Wat temple?

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11. Which animal is known for its ability to change color?

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12. In which sport is the term "grand slam" used?

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13. Who directed "Schindler's List"?

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14. What is the name of the famous wall in China?

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15. Which instrument measures temperature?

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16. Who wrote "Moby-Dick"?

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17. What is the capital city of Chile?

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18. In Greek mythology, who is the god of the underworld?

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19. Who discovered the structure of DNA?

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20. Who wrote "The Grapes of Wrath"?

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Finish the medium series strong with this engaging quiz. It’s packed with stimulating questions to keep your mind sharp.

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1. Which country is famous for the ancient city of Petra?

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2. What is the primary source of energy for Earth’s crust movement?

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3. In which sport is the term "strike" commonly used?

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4. Which device measures electric voltage?

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5. What is the capital city of Kenya?

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6. Who wrote "Of Mice and Men"?

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7. Which vitamin is essential for vision?

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8. In Roman mythology, who is the god of war?

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9. What is the largest lake in the world by surface area?

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10. Who directed "Citizen Kane"?

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11. What is the capital city of Colombia?

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12. Who developed the polio vaccine?

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13. What is the name of the famous cathedral in Paris?

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14. What causes a mirage in deserts?

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15. What is the primary function of red blood cells?

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16. In which year was the Magna Carta signed?

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17. Who wrote "Jane Eyre"?

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18. Which gas is used in light bulbs to prevent filament burning?

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19. Which country is the largest producer of tea?

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20. Which animal is known for its long migration across the Serengeti?

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Hard General Knowledge Quizzes

If you love a challenge, and think that your general knowledge has what it takes then you can try one of these quizzes!

They will certainly put your knowledge of a number of different subjects to the test. Think chemistry, literature, biology, sports, and more! Are you up for the challenge?

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Up for a real challenge? Our first hard quiz features tough questions to push your general knowledge to the next level.

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1. Who composed the opera "The Ring Cycle"?

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2. Who wrote "Brave New World"?

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3. Which element has the atomic number 79?

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4. What is the chemical formula for ozone?

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5. What is the capital city of Mongolia?

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6. What is the largest species of shark?

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7. Which African country was formerly known as Abyssinia?

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8. In which year was the United Nations founded?

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9. Which physicist developed the uncertainty principle?

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10. Which hormone regulates blood sugar levels?

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11. Which European country is divided into cantons?

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12. In which sport is the Ryder Cup contested?

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13. What is the name of the ancient city that was destroyed by a volcanic eruption in 79 AD?

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14. What is the deepest point in the Earth's oceans?

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15. Which author wrote "One Hundred Years of Solitude"?

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16. In Norse mythology, who is the god of thunder?

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17. Which scale measures the magnitude of earthquakes?

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18. What phenomenon causes the Northern Lights?

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19. What is the medical term for the voice box?

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20. What is the name of the currency used in Switzerland?

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Take on our second hard quiz. Complex questions will truly test your trivia skills and separate casual players from experts.

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1. What is the fastest bird in the world?

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2. What causes a rainbow to form?

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3. What is the term for inflammation of the liver?

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4. Who wrote "Crime and Punishment"?

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5. Which country was formerly known as Ceylon?

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6. What is the longest mountain range in the world?

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7. What is the capital city of Indonesia?

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8. Which element has the symbol Pb?

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9. Which African country has the most pyramids?

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10. What is the currency of Japan?

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11. What is the pH value of pure water?

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12. Which gland is known as the master gland?

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13. Which scientist proposed the laws of planetary motion?

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14. In which sport is the Davis Cup awarded?

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15. In which year did the Cuban Missile Crisis occur?

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16. Which unit measures electric current?

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17. Who composed the "Four Seasons" concertos?

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18. What ancient wonder was located in Babylon?

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19. Which author wrote "The Sound and the Fury"?

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20. In Egyptian mythology, who is the god of the afterlife?

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Challenge yourself with our third hard quiz. It’s designed to push your memory, reasoning, and breadth of knowledge further.

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1. What is the capital city of Vietnam?

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2. What is the medical term for high blood pressure?

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3. Which country was formerly known as Persia?

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4. Which element has the atomic number 1?

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5. Who wrote "The Brothers Karamazov"?

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6. Which vitamin deficiency causes scurvy?

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7. What is the primary cause of tides on Earth?

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8. In which year did the French Revolution begin?

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9. Which law states that pressure and volume are inversely proportional for a gas?

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10. What is the molecular formula for glucose?

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11. In which sport is the term "knockout" used?

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12. Who composed the symphony "Eroica"?

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13. In Hindu mythology, who is the destroyer god?

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14. What is the currency of South Africa?

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15. What is the only mammal capable of true flight?

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16. What is the largest archipelago in the world?

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17. Which physicist won the Nobel Prize for the photoelectric effect?

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18. Which author wrote "Ulysses"?

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19. Which South American country is landlocked?

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20. What was the name of the ship that carried the Pilgrims to America in 1620?

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This hard quiz isn’t for the faint-hearted. Expect challenging trivia that requires focus, logic, and a broad knowledge base.

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1. Which disease is caused by a deficiency of iron?

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2. What is the term for a fear of spiders?

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3. Which mathematician formulated the laws of motion and universal gravitation?

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4. In Greek mythology, who stole fire from the gods?

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5. What is the capital city of Morocco?

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6. Who composed the "Moonlight Sonata"?

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7. What was the capital of the Byzantine Empire?

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8. What is the speed of light in vacuum (in m/s)?

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9. Who wrote "The Divine Comedy"?

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10. Which element is used in thermometers?

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11. What is the smallest ocean in the world?

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12. Which Asian country is an archipelago of over 7,000 islands?

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13. What is the currency of Russia?

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14. What is the largest lizard in the world?

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15. What causes the phases of the Moon?

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16. Which principle explains why airplanes fly?

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17. Which country was formerly known as Rhodesia?

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18. In which sport is the Stanley Cup awarded?

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19. Which author wrote "Don Quixote"?

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20. In which year was the Battle of Waterloo fought?

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The fifth hard quiz will push your limits with tricky questions. Only the most determined trivia players will conquer it.

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1. What causes the aurora australis?

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2. What is the largest species of penguin?

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3. Which African country is completely surrounded by South Africa?

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4. In which year did the Chernobyl disaster occur?

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5. Which author wrote "Catch-22"?

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6. Who composed the opera "Carmen"?

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7. What is the longest river in Asia?

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8. What is the capital city of Kazakhstan?

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9. Which law states that energy cannot be created or destroyed?

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10. Who wrote "War and Peace"?

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11. What is the currency of Sweden?

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12. In which sport is the America’s Cup awarded?

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13. In Norse mythology, who is the trickster god?

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14. What is the chemical formula for table salt?

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15. Which country was formerly known as Siam?

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16. What was the name of the first artificial satellite launched into space?

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17. Which scientist formulated the theory of general relativity?

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18. What is the medical term for the collarbone?

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19. Which hormone is associated with stress response?

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20. Which element has the symbol Sn?

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End the hard series with a bang. This quiz delivers brain-bending questions to satisfy serious quiz enthusiasts.

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1. What causes the Earth’s magnetic field reversals?

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2. Which author wrote "A Clockwork Orange"?

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3. What was the name of the ancient trade route connecting China to Europe?

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4. What is the highest waterfall in the world?

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5. Which country is the largest by population in Africa?

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6. What is the currency of Norway?

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7. Which scientist discovered the electron?

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8. In which sport is the term "checkmate" used?

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9. Which country was formerly known as Formosa?

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10. In which year did the Suez Canal open?

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11. Which element has the symbol Au?

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12. What is the largest species of crocodile?

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13. What is the chemical formula for sulfuric acid?

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14. Who composed the "Messiah" oratorio?

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15. Which vitamin deficiency causes rickets?

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16. Who wrote "Les Misérables"?

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17. In Egyptian mythology, who is the god of the sun?

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18. What is the medical term for the thigh bone?

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19. Which law relates voltage, current, and resistance?

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20. What is the capital city of Algeria?

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Very Hard General Knowledge Quizzes

These quizzes are designed specifically for those who think their general knowledge is some of the best.

They’re for those people who watch quiz shows for fun, often do pub quizzes, and have even won them occasionally!

With our most difficult sets of questions, they should definitely be a challenge!

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Only elite quiz players will survive our fifth very hard set. Expect obscure facts and extremely challenging general knowledge.

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1. In Greek mythology, who is the mother of Persephone?

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2. Which country has the most active volcanoes?

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3. What causes the red color of Mars’ surface?

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4. In which year was the first computer "bug" discovered?

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5. Which scientist discovered the neutron?

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6. Which element has the symbol Rn?

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7. What is the chemical formula for ethanol?

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8. What is the largest species of bear?

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9. Who composed the opera "The Marriage of Figaro"?

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10. Which vitamin deficiency causes beriberi?

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11. Which law describes the relationship between electric charge and force?

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12. What was the name of the battle that marked Napoleon’s final defeat?

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13. Which country was formerly known as Upper Volta?

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14. What is the medical term for the windpipe?

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15. What is the capital city of Suriname?

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16. In which sport is the term "bogey" used?

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17. What is the name of the world’s largest salt flat?

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18. Which author wrote "The Metamorphosis"?

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19. What is the currency of Denmark?

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20. Who wrote "Their Eyes Were Watching God"?

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Test your intellect with this very hard general knowledge quiz, packed with challenging questions to truly push your brain’s limits!

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1. Which country was formerly known as Upper Volta?

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2. What causes the red color of Mars’ surface?

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3. What is the currency of Denmark?

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4. What is the largest species of bear?

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5. What is the capital city of Suriname?

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6. What was the name of the battle that marked Napoleon’s final defeat?

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7. Which law describes the relationship between electric charge and force?

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8. Which vitamin deficiency causes beriberi?

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9. Who wrote "Their Eyes Were Watching God"?

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10. Which author wrote "The Metamorphosis"?

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11. In which sport is the term "bogey" used?

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12. Which scientist discovered the neutron?

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13. Which element has the symbol Rn?

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14. In Greek mythology, who is the mother of Persephone?

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15. What is the medical term for the windpipe?

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16. Who composed the opera "The Marriage of Figaro"?

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17. Which country has the most active volcanoes?

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18. What is the name of the world’s largest salt flat?

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19. What is the chemical formula for ethanol?

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20. In which year was the first computer "bug" discovered?

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Our third very hard quiz demands top-level knowledge. Prepare for complex, obscure questions that require true mastery of trivia.

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1. What causes the Coriolis effect on Earth?

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2. Which hormone is responsible for regulating metabolism?

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3. What is the name of the world’s deepest lake?

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4. In which year was the first successful powered flight by the Wright brothers?

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5. Who wrote "The Waste Land"?

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6. Which physicist developed the theory of black holes’ Hawking radiation?

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7. What was the name of the agreement that divided the Ottoman Empire after World War I?

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8. Which South American country is known for the Nazca Lines?

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9. In Norse mythology, what is the name of the world tree?

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10. Which country was formerly known as the Gold Coast?

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11. In which sport is the term "deuce" used?

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12. Which element has the atomic number 26?

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13. Which author wrote "Invisible Man"?

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14. What is the medical term for the kneecap?

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15. What is the chemical formula for methane?

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16. What is the currency of Malaysia?

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17. Who composed the "Rite of Spring"?

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18. What is the largest species of eagle?

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19. What is the capital city of Uzbekistan?

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20. Which law states that the total electric flux through a closed surface is proportional to the

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Push your brain to the absolute limit. This very hard quiz will test every corner of your memory and logic.

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1. What is the capital city of Turkmenistan?

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2. Which country was formerly known as Northern Rhodesia?

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3. What is the primary cause of the greenhouse effect?

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4. Who composed the ballet "The Nutcracker"?

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5. Which hormone is responsible for milk production in mammals?

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6. What is the name of the largest impact crater on Earth?

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7. In Norse mythology, what is the name of the serpent that encircles the world?

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8. What is the currency of Finland?

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9. Which element has the atomic number 47?

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10. In which year was the first successful organ transplant (kidney) performed?

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11. Which physicist developed the theory of wave-particle duality?

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12. Who wrote "Mrs. Dalloway"?

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13. What is the medical term for inflammation of the heart’s inner lining?

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14. Which law describes the conservation of angular momentum?

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15. What is the largest species of venomous snake?

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16. What is the chemical formula for potassium nitrate?

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17. Which author wrote "Infinite Jest"?

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18. Which country is home to the ancient ruins of Great Zimbabwe?

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19. What was the name of the treaty that redefined Turkey’s borders after the Ottoman Empire?

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20. In which sport is the term "shutout" used?

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Only elite quiz players will survive our fifth very hard set. Expect obscure facts and extremely challenging general knowledge.

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1. In Greek mythology, who is the mother of Persephone?

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2. What is the medical term for the windpipe?

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3. Which country was formerly known as Upper Volta?

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4. Which scientist discovered the neutron?

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5. What is the chemical formula for ethanol?

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6. What is the largest species of bear?

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7. Who wrote "Their Eyes Were Watching God"?

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8. What causes the red color of Mars’ surface?

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9. What is the capital city of Suriname?

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10. What is the currency of Denmark?

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11. Which author wrote "The Metamorphosis"?

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12. Which law describes the relationship between electric charge and force?

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13. What is the name of the world’s largest salt flat?

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14. Which country has the most active volcanoes?

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15. What was the name of the battle that marked Napoleon’s final defeat?

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16. Who composed the opera "The Marriage of Figaro"?

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17. Which element has the symbol Rn?

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18. In which year was the first computer "bug" discovered?

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19. Which vitamin deficiency causes beriberi?

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20. In which sport is the term "bogey" used?

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End the hard series with a bang. This quiz delivers brain-bending questions to satisfy serious quiz enthusiasts.

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1. Which physicist is credited with developing the theory of quantum electrodynamics?

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2. What is the chemical formula for acetic acid?

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3. Which law describes the relationship between the pressure and temperature of a gas at

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4. Which country is home to the ancient ruins of Palmyra?

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5. Who composed the opera "Aida"?

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6. In which year was the first successful human spaceflight by Yuri Gagarin?

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7. In which sport is the term "hat-trick" commonly used?

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8. Which country was formerly known as Nyasaland?

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9. What is the capital city of Guyana?

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10. Which neurotransmitter is primarily involved in muscle movement?

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11. What was the name of the 1919 treaty that ended the Russian Civil War?

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12. What is the currency of Vietnam?

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13. Who wrote "The Name of the Rose"?

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14. What is the primary source of energy for Earth’s jet streams?

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15. Which element has the atomic number 74?

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16. Which author wrote "Under the Volcano"?

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17. What is the name of the volcanic island chain in the Pacific known for its biodiversity?

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18. What is the medical term for the condition causing brittle bones?

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19. In Mesopotamian mythology, who is the god of wisdom and writing?

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20. What is the largest species of antelope?

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