X is the South Eastern tip of Luxembourg, and is adjacent to Germany & France. The area mostly comprises of small wine-making villages.
In 1985, an agreement was signed here which made the word X globally famous, and is today considered a symbol of unity of Europe.
Can you identify X?
Category: Politics
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At the end of the World War I, the German navy sank their own naval fleet rather than handing it over the British Royal Navy, going against Treaty of Versailles. This was done at Scapa Flow, an archipelago north of UK.
The scrap from the sunken fleet became more valuable after World War II and is being currently used in a scientific tool.
Can you identify how these scraps are being used?
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Connect the following:
1. Fighters in the American Revolutionary War, known for their fast reaction
2. Goddess of Fire
3. Eastern wind in Chinese
4. A three pronged spear
5. Russian for white poplar tree
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The following is an air force badge of a particular nation which became popular in its local country & the social media.
Which country does it belong to? And why is Winnie the Pooh being punched?
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Signed in 1215, X was a document between the then King of England to establish a rule of law & to give rights to the barons.
Over the years the document has become an inspiration behind the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the American Constitution & even historical figures like Gandhi & Mandela.
Identify X.
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The “X Meter” is a phenomenon where there was a sudden influx of business for providers of X in areas with concentrated US government activity (like Washington DC, where the White House and the Pentagon are located) just before major world events in the 1980s and 90s (notable examples being the first Gulf War and the US invasions of Panama and Grenada.)
This was first noticed in 1990 just prior to the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait, when CIA personnel gathered at the Pentagon to discuss the ongoing issue, and one Frank Meeks realized a lot of his business traffic during that time (especially at night) was directed at the Pentagon. Business continued to boom right into 1991, with business spikes very reliably tied to major announcements from the White House and the Pentagon, a series of events the public dubbed the “X Meter”. Similar trends were spotted in hindsight in the 80s.
Naturally, the powers that be weren’t too amused by this trend being publicized, and government offices were instructed to change their tactics to break this pattern.
What is the X in question?
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In 1943, noted philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre released what is commonly considered his most influential existential philosophical work, a monolithic 722-page tome bearing the equally weighty title of Being and Nothingness: An Essay on Phenomenological Ontology.
One might expect that, with that name and that subject matter, the book would be nigh unknown to the general public, likely only finding an avid audience in tweed-wearing, high-thinking, pipe-smoking professorial types frequenting smoky salons, quaint libraries, and lecture halls — and yet, Being and Nothingness was (relatively) a runaway success upon publication, gaining purchase even among grocers and shopkeepers, and most notably, women*.
What peculiar reason caused the unforeseen popularity and amazing sales of this book?
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X is a small town in Swiss Alps with a population of about 12,000 residents. The town is known for its skiing activities & great climate recommended by authors like RL Stevenson & Arthur Conan Doyle.
However, the town is more in the news for an annual event in which around 2700 people from various nations come & have discussions.
Identify the town.
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During the Second World War, the United States established a trade embargo against Nazi Germany, making the export of Coca-Cola syrup difficult. To circumvent this, Max Keith, the head of Coca-Cola Germany, decided to create a new product for the German market, using only ingredients available in Germany at the time.
Which drink did he create, which is now sold around the world these days?
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Late 19th and early 20th centuries saw a series of conflicts, interventions, and tensions involving the United States, in Central America.
These revolved around acquisition of large pieces of land, toppling rulers to more favourable ones, servitude of local population and use of American armed forces so that American corporations could secure the resource (X) and distribute it back home.
It even led to the term ‘(X) Republic’, a politically and economically unstable country with an economy dependent upon the export of natural resources.
Identify the resource (X).
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6 men were sent for an assassination. The first two failed to act. The third threw a bomb which bounced off the target’s car and exploded under the car behind.
The target then went to a town hall to give a pre-planned speech. On his way back, the target’s car happened to stall, separated from his security. A fourth assassin was waiting there by chance, who then fired 2 shots, killing the target and his wife.
Who was the target?
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Starting in 1377, The Wars of the Roses were a series of civil wars fought between the Lancasters & the Tudors. Involving assassinations, battles and influence from France, the wars lasted generations, with both the factions trying to control the British throne.
Which popular series did the Wars inspire?
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Which anti Soviet warrior is being lauded here for his efforts for building roads in Sudan in The Independent from 1993?
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The term coined in 1944, combines the Greek word for “race, people” with the Latin word for “act of killing”. While it was first used to describe the Nazi occupation of Poland, but was later used to describe similar events in Armenia, Rwanda and many more.
Which term am I talking about?
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The origin of this region goes back 4,000 years, making it one of the oldest cities in the world. It has served as a small capital for the ancient Egyptian empire, sieged by Alexander the Great and involved in the Crusades. It has changed hands multiple times from Persians, Ottomans to the British after World War I.
In its current state, it has been reduced to a size of just 365 km2, blockaded on all sides & called the world’s largest open-air prison.
Which region am I talking about?
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A letter from whom to whom?
Show AnswerFrom Gandhi to Hitler. Here's the letter in full print
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There is an urban legend related to the political leadership of Russia. It has been followed from 1825, since the time of Nicholas I. Its latest occurrence can be seen in the last 4 leaders as well.
What am I talking about?
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X are found only in China but are popular across the world due to their appearance. Recognizing this, China started giving them as gifts to nations, which with it had friendly ties. However, in 1984 this stance was changed and China started leasing them out, rather than straight up gifting. The rentals started with $50,000 per month, but were then changed to US$1 million per year.
Getting the opportunity to rent one is considered an honour and signifies the diplomatic relationship with China.
What am I talking about?