The completely general general knowledge quiz.

Which of these is true about Astrid Peth?

She was the first female Australian politician.

She invented the modern light-switch.

She was played by Kylie Minogue.

She knew Rasputin.

What is Transcendentalism?

A spiritual 19th century philosophy.

The Catholic belief that the Eucharist is actually the blood and body of Christ.

An abstract art movement from the 1930’s to 1960’s.

The reflection of light on water.

�Would you like a _______ _______?” ~the 4th Doctor

Jam Sandwich

Sherbet lemon

Jelly baby

Pocket calculator

How do you activate a beacon in Minecraft?

Build a pyramid under it.

Put it on an obsidian block.

Light it with flint and steel.

It doesn’t need to be activated.

How was the colour mauve invented?

It was mixed by an artist’s baby daughter.

The Duchess of Newcastle (Margaret Cavendish) wanted a brand-new colour for her shoes.

Crushing the flowers of the mauvaiera plant.

While trying to find a cure for Malaria

Which of these things has a Protected Designation of Origin?

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