People Quiz #817
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Q1. Which author used the pseudonym of "Nicholas Blake"?
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Q2. Who raised over £1,000,000 in donations for the Sport Relief Charity in July 2006 by swimming the English Channel?
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Q3. Which English king was removed from the throne in 1399?
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Q4. The Izzies or Isadora Duncan Awards are given in honour of Isadora Duncan who was a what?
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Q5. Which mathematician, physicist, engineer, inventor, and astronomer is credited with introducing the technology of the screw in the 3rd century BCE?
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Q6. In 1974 Peter Anastos, Anthony Bassae and Natch Taylor founded what company, aimed at a playful view of traditional ballet in parody form and with men performing all roles - including en pointe - and at a focus on dance and choreography?
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Q7. Who is associated with the Jaguar make of car?
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