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Charan's Quiz - July 1998

1. Who said this about what historic event : " It was as smooth as a baby's bottom. Grandma could have coffee up there"

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2. When Edison popularized the use of electricity in the U.S, he used Direct current (DC). In a bitter contest with this other pioneer , he eventually lost out to Alternating Current (AC). Name his arch rival.

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3. Which ancient Roman mythologcal character was the god of all doors, gates and entrances and had two faces symbolically looking forward (into the future) and backward (into the past)?

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4. A sitter: who was the first Indian to have given a speech in Hindi in the UN General assembly?

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5. 1997 TIME "Man of the Year" : Andrew Grove, CEO Intel. Name the 1982 TIME "Man of the Year". (hint:possibly the youngest recipient of the honour).

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6. This common household utility was introduced in Britain in the year 1682. Name it.

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7. What is the Karvonen formula used to calculate? (hint: It's a different kind of rocket science!)

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8. Which Indian Buddhist monk/king introduced a rigorous form of martial arts to China over 1500 years ago, which has evolved into different styles including the Kung-Fu? (hint: He also reformed the famed Shaolin temple to be a respectable martial arts institution)

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9. This 8th Marquis of Queensberry lay down the famous "Queensberry rules" for boxing, one of which included a "no fighting in the ring" clause. Name him.

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10. What is the origin of the phrase "the whole nine yards"?

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