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Chris Maume
Friday 24 April 2015 01:59 BST
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On 5 June, 1968, who died in the kitchen of the Ambassador Hotel (pictured) in Los Angeles?
On 5 June, 1968, who died in the kitchen of the Ambassador Hotel (pictured) in Los Angeles? (Rex Features)

1. On 5 June, 1968, who died in the kitchen of the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles?

2. Helium, argon, krypton, xenon, radon and neon are collectively known as what?

3. In which sport did the 'Good Friday Massacre' of 1984 take place?

4. What are cyclones in the Northwestern Pacific called?

5. To which fictional land did Raphael Hythlodaeus travel?

6. In 1795, what was the song "Chant de guerre pour l'Armée du Rhin" renamed?

7. Where can Hoosiers be found?

8. On which country's flag is a yurt represented?

9. In the late 1980s, which Hollywood company did Sony buy in order to become one of the Big Six studios?

10. According to a survey earlier in the season, which colour of boots is most popular among Premiership footballers?

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