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Thursday October 15, 2009
1. What is the nationality of the naval architect who says he designed the winged keel of Alan Bond's America's Cup-winning yacht Australia II?2. Sanusi Lamido Sanusi heads which bank?3. How many years has it been estimated that Gippsland's coal deposits could power Victoria at today's rate of consumption?4. What is Terry Forrest's new job?5. Why have some villagers near the Kokoda Track filed an insurance claim?6. Who dumped Oleg Caetani (top)?7. How much did Ron Walker offer for Fairfax's stake in Marinya Media?8. Which Chinese billionaire is facing charges relating to alleged financial crimes?9. How many Melbourne Cups have been won by trainer Lee Freedman (middle)?10. Which top 10 AFL draft pick has Geelong delisted?11. In which seaside suburb of Melbourne is the Nagari sports car produced?12. From which city were two orphans adopted by one of Italy's wealthiest noble families, who are now involved in a complicated inheritance-paternity suit?13. Which network is alleged by the White House to be waging a "war against Barack Obama"?14. Who has ruled out a run for the US presidency in 2012?15. What is the family name of the Frenchman nicknamed "Prince Jean" (bottom)?ANSWERS: 1. Dutch 2. Central Bank of Nigeria 3. About 500 years 4. Victorian Supreme Court judge 5. Damage to their land, forests and water supply by a plane crash6. The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra 7. $387 million 8. Huang Guangyu 9. Five 10. Kane Tenace 11. Seaford 12. London 13. Fox News 14. Hillary Clinton 15. Sarkozy Compiled by Michelle Stillman
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