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Old fakes, third place and very strange particles – take the Thursday quiz
Fifteen questions on general knowledge and topical trivia plus a few jokes every Thursday – how will you fare?
We got bored and had a spring clean at the Thursday quiz as it fast approaches its second glorious year, so you may find some of the regular features slightly rearranged. The premise is the same – 15 questions that are either general knowledge or vaguely topical from the news, with some jokes and sarcasm mixed in. Your task is to get as many of them right as possible, then brag about it in the comments. There is a bonus point if you can spot a hidden Doctor Who reference in one of the wrong answer options – but there are no prizes, it is just for fun.
The Thursday quiz, No 51
If you do think there has been an egregious error in one of the questions or answers, please feel free to email martin.belam@theguardian.com, but remember, the quizmaster’s word is always final, and you wouldn’t want him to post you a box of live wasps.
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