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George Orwell, the author and son of a British civil servant, was born in which country?
India

 

Ceuta is an enclave in Morocco belonging to which country?
Spain

 

SpaceX is an aerospace manufacturer founded by which entrepreneur?
Elon Musk

 

The 'Pequod' was a ship from which novel?
Moby Dick

 

Which bridge was both the longest and tallest suspension bridge when it opened in 1937. It carries U.S. Route 101.
Golden Gate Bridge

 

To what did British Guiana change its name when it gained independence in 1966?
Guyana

 

The Orang-utan is native to only 2 islands, one is Borneo, which is the other?

a) Madagascar b) Sumatra c) Java
b) Sumatra

 

Which childrens book character was told  "your Father had an accident there; he was put in a pie by Mrs. McGregor"
Peter Rabbit

 

Which former England international cricketer had the nickname of 'Pica'?
Graham Dilley

 

Which Austrian went on to become Governor of California?
Arnold Schwarzenegger