SpEnt Quiz (Grand Finale)

• 6 questions.6 questions.
• Each question carries 5 marks.Each question carries 5 marks.
• Full house ensure 5 bonus.Full house ensure 5 bonus.

Audrey HepburnAudrey Hepburn
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Robert RedfordRobert Redford
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Franck LeboeufFranck Leboeuf
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• Infinite Bounce + Pounce.Infinite Bounce + Pounce.
• Flat scoring of 10 points.Flat scoring of 10 points.
• Half points, if any, is totally QM’sHalf points, if any, is totally QM’s
discretion.discretion.

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Ivana Marie had once stated that she was selectedIvana Marie had once stated that she was selected
among the reserves for the 1972 Czech Olympic Ski Team.among the reserves for the 1972 Czech Olympic Ski Team.
However, in 1989, Petr Pomezny, Secretary General of theHowever, in 1989, Petr Pomezny, Secretary General of the
Czech Olympic Committee, stated, ‘Who is this IvanaCzech Olympic Committee, stated, ‘Who is this Ivana
woman, and why do people keep calling us about her? Wewoman, and why do people keep calling us about her? We
have searched so many times and have consulted many,have searched so many times and have consulted many,
many people, and there is no such girl in our records.’many people, and there is no such girl in our records.’
Though she was pretty much unknown to her peers, herThough she was pretty much unknown to her peers, her
husband is a very well known name right now.husband is a very well known name right now.
Name her more famous husband.Name her more famous husband.
(vis – next slide)(vis – next slide)

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‘‘‘‘Everything was shut down for four days. NoEverything was shut down for four days. No
newspapers, no radio, no TV...and the athletesnewspapers, no radio, no TV...and the athletes
weren’t allowed outside their rooms, so I guess thereweren’t allowed outside their rooms, so I guess there
was me’’was me’’ --- which Olympic medal winner, in a--- which Olympic medal winner, in a
lighter vein, said these words about himself/herself?lighter vein, said these words about himself/herself?

Leander Paes talking about MunichLeander Paes talking about Munich
Olympics where Vaes Paes & JenniferOlympics where Vaes Paes & Jennifer
Paes both represented IndiaPaes both represented India
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Terming the wholeTerming the whole
exercise an eyewash toexercise an eyewash to
deceive the Indian press,deceive the Indian press,
Naseeruddin Shah becameNaseeruddin Shah became
lucky to get thelucky to get the
opportunity twice, manyopportunity twice, many
years later.years later.
What was he referring to?What was he referring to?
(Clue – the visual)(Clue – the visual)

Screen tested for RichardScreen tested for Richard
Attenborough’s Attenborough’s GandhiGandhi
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(A) became a naturalized Russian citizen in 2008 and(A) became a naturalized Russian citizen in 2008 and
represented the Russian team in the 2008 and 2012represented the Russian team in the 2008 and 2012
Olympics. She won Bronze in 2008 Games.Olympics. She won Bronze in 2008 Games.
(B), nicknamed ‘Lady Magic’, won a Silver with the(B), nicknamed ‘Lady Magic’, won a Silver with the
US team in the 1976 Montreal Olympics.US team in the 1976 Montreal Olympics.
How would you connect these two ladies?How would you connect these two ladies?
(bigger vis – next slide)(bigger vis – next slide)
A B

Female Coaches in NBAFemale Coaches in NBA
(Becky Hammon & Nancy Liberman)(Becky Hammon & Nancy Liberman)
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While flying to Fort Ord in California, a US ArmyWhile flying to Fort Ord in California, a US Army
Douglas AD bomber ran out of fuel and crashedDouglas AD bomber ran out of fuel and crashed
into the ocean near Point Reyes. Escaping from theinto the ocean near Point Reyes. Escaping from the
sinking aircraft, the pilot and his passenger, asinking aircraft, the pilot and his passenger, a
lifeguard and swimming instructor of the Armylifeguard and swimming instructor of the Army
swam 3 miles to safety.swam 3 miles to safety.
How this 1951-incident proved to be US Army’s lossHow this 1951-incident proved to be US Army’s loss
but movieworld’s gain?but movieworld’s gain?

Clint Eastwood made his acting debut 4Clint Eastwood made his acting debut 4
years later inyears later in Revenge of the CreatureRevenge of the Creature
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As per the cricket-lore, Indian speedster Kapil DevAs per the cricket-lore, Indian speedster Kapil Dev
forced Sadiq Mohammed to wear a helmet becauseforced Sadiq Mohammed to wear a helmet because
of his fiery spell in his debut match.of his fiery spell in his debut match.
Which boxer-turned-cricketer, because of his anticsWhich boxer-turned-cricketer, because of his antics
with the bat in a Ranji match, forced umpire Johnwith the bat in a Ranji match, forced umpire John
Ward to wear a helmet in the recently concludedWard to wear a helmet in the recently concluded
Ind-Aus ODI series?Ind-Aus ODI series?

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Nausicaä of the Valley of the WindNausicaä of the Valley of the Wind is a 1984 Japanese is a 1984 Japanese
animated fantasy adventure film written and directedanimated fantasy adventure film written and directed
by Hayao Miyazaki, based on his own 1982 manga ofby Hayao Miyazaki, based on his own 1982 manga of
the same name.the same name.
Why this film, set on a post-apocalyptic timeline, hasWhy this film, set on a post-apocalyptic timeline, has
come into news in the recent times?come into news in the recent times?

Heavily referenced inHeavily referenced in
Star Wars: The Force AwakensStar Wars: The Force Awakens
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Only father-son duo to win EPL crown, till date isOnly father-son duo to win EPL crown, till date is
Ian Wright (with Arsenal in 1997-98) & ShaunIan Wright (with Arsenal in 1997-98) & Shaun
Wright-Wright-
Phillips (with Chelsea in 2005-06). Another pair is onPhillips (with Chelsea in 2005-06). Another pair is on
the verge of emulating the feat. Father won the title 5the verge of emulating the feat. Father won the title 5
times and son may win it this year.times and son may win it this year.
Identify them.Identify them.

Peter & Kasper SchmeichelPeter & Kasper Schmeichel
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For a biennial worldFor a biennial world
championship, if thechampionship, if the
trophy given to thetrophy given to the
women is named afterwomen is named after
Espirito Santo, what isEspirito Santo, what is
the trophy given to thethe trophy given to the
men named after?men named after?

Dwight EisenhowerDwight Eisenhower
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A former paramedic, 26-year-old Cody, is the brandA former paramedic, 26-year-old Cody, is the brand
manager of Reach Out World Wide, a non-profitmanager of Reach Out World Wide, a non-profit
organization. 37 year old Caleb is a small-time actor.organization. 37 year old Caleb is a small-time actor.
Which major 2015 release, dedicated to one of theirWhich major 2015 release, dedicated to one of their
family member, has ignited their passion for acting?family member, has ignited their passion for acting?

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In 2015, the Delhi Police formed a SpecialIn 2015, the Delhi Police formed a Special
Investigation Team of 24-selected officers that wasInvestigation Team of 24-selected officers that was
tasked with the job of tracking down the culprits whotasked with the job of tracking down the culprits who
had attacked St. Alphonsa’s Church in Vasant Kunj,had attacked St. Alphonsa’s Church in Vasant Kunj,
Holy Child Auxilium School in Vasant Vihar and St.Holy Child Auxilium School in Vasant Vihar and St.
Sebastian Church in Dilshad Garden.Sebastian Church in Dilshad Garden.
As quoted by the top-ranking police officials, whichAs quoted by the top-ranking police officials, which
highly successful venture of 2015 inspired them tohighly successful venture of 2015 inspired them to
successfully conduct their operation?successfully conduct their operation?

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He is a Latin-American writer, journalist, translator,He is a Latin-American writer, journalist, translator,
and illustrator. His areas of expertise are : Brazilianand illustrator. His areas of expertise are : Brazilian
–– Uruguayan international relations and theUruguayan international relations and the
literature of Uruguay and of Brazil.literature of Uruguay and of Brazil.
What is he doing in today’s SPENT Quiz?What is he doing in today’s SPENT Quiz?

Aldyr Garcia Schlee designed the Aldyr Garcia Schlee designed the
Brazilian national football team’s jerseyBrazilian national football team’s jersey
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These two pairs of couples, recently reunited, albeitThese two pairs of couples, recently reunited, albeit
very briefly, during the opening of a themedvery briefly, during the opening of a themed
restaurant in Stockholm. Earlier, the couples, bothrestaurant in Stockholm. Earlier, the couples, both
pairs divorced, reportedly turned down an offer ofpairs divorced, reportedly turned down an offer of
$1bn to regroup.$1bn to regroup.
How do we better know them?How do we better know them?

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Premiered at the 2015 Toronto International FilmPremiered at the 2015 Toronto International Film
Festival, this Vishal Bharadwaj-written film wasFestival, this Vishal Bharadwaj-written film was
hugely appreciated for its Rashomon-esquehugely appreciated for its Rashomon-esque
storytelling.storytelling.
Identify this movie which was released in theIdentify this movie which was released in the
English-speaking world with the alternate titleEnglish-speaking world with the alternate title
‘Guilty’. ‘Guilty’.

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The young lady (A) performed during theThe young lady (A) performed during the
presentation of elements at the FEI Europeanpresentation of elements at the FEI European
Equestrian Championship in 2015.Equestrian Championship in 2015.
This 16 year old (B) came to India in January, 2016This 16 year old (B) came to India in January, 2016
and stood 3and stood 3rdrd
in a race which was won by Emersonin a race which was won by Emerson
Fittipaldi’s grandson Pietro.Fittipaldi’s grandson Pietro.
What is their surname?What is their surname?

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During the mid-70’s, former President of Zaire,During the mid-70’s, former President of Zaire,
Mobutu Sese Seko decided to spend more thanMobutu Sese Seko decided to spend more than
$ 10million USD in a desire to improve the image of$ 10million USD in a desire to improve the image of
his country among the other nations. One of thehis country among the other nations. One of the
main protagonist later commented :main protagonist later commented : ‘Some countries‘Some countries
go to war to get their names out there and wars costgo to war to get their names out there and wars cost
a lot more than $ 10 million’.a lot more than $ 10 million’.
Because of his magnanimous response, whichBecause of his magnanimous response, which
hugely publicised event was finally organised?hugely publicised event was finally organised?

Rumble in the JungleRumble in the Jungle
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The episode titledThe episode titled The Tale of the Dream GirlThe Tale of the Dream Girl ofof
the popular tele-series the popular tele-series Are You Afraid of the Dark?Are You Afraid of the Dark?
served as the basic template for a movie which wasserved as the basic template for a movie which was
one of the very few films of it’s genre to get anone of the very few films of it’s genre to get an
Oscar-nomination for the Best Picture.Oscar-nomination for the Best Picture.
Just identify that movie.Just identify that movie.

The Sixth SenseThe Sixth Sense
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• Written Round.Written Round.
• DifferentialDifferential
Scoring.Scoring.
* 16 - if 1 team gets it right* 16 - if 1 team gets it right
* 14 - if 2 teams get it right* 14 - if 2 teams get it right
* 02 - if all the teams get it right* 02 - if all the teams get it right

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An iconic dialogue which ultimately became theAn iconic dialogue which ultimately became the
title of an autobiography follows this sequence?title of an autobiography follows this sequence?

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Trailer of a 2016 movie…..who is this ‘actor’?Trailer of a 2016 movie…..who is this ‘actor’?

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An extraordinary moment …… what follows?An extraordinary moment …… what follows?

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What is the next dialogue?What is the next dialogue?

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What will happen next?What will happen next?

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South Park episode titledSouth Park episode titled ‘Where My Hero‘Where My Hero
Gone?’Gone?’…..who is being introduced as the Hero of…..who is being introduced as the Hero of
America?America?

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Clip from an iconic movie titledClip from an iconic movie titled All The BestAll The Best..

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Caitlyn JennerCaitlyn Jenner

• Each question carries 5 marks.Each question carries 5 marks.
• Full house ensure 10 bonus.Full house ensure 10 bonus.

Brandy Chastain’s moment of madnessBrandy Chastain’s moment of madness
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Dr. StrangeloveDr. Strangelove
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Beckham-Simeone incident inBeckham-Simeone incident in
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Seve BallesterosSeve Ballesteros
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Raja Ravi Verma PaintingsRaja Ravi Verma Paintings
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Esquire Cover of Md. AliEsquire Cover of Md. Ali
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According to one theory, which annual sporting eventAccording to one theory, which annual sporting event
is supposed to have got it’s name from this toy?is supposed to have got it’s name from this toy?

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The daughter of a senior journalist ofThe daughter of a senior journalist of TheThe
Hindustan TimesHindustan Times, this one-time model’s aspirations, this one-time model’s aspirations
were cut short by her own marriage-related issueswere cut short by her own marriage-related issues
and was forced by circumstances to change track ofand was forced by circumstances to change track of
her life. The rest is history.her life. The rest is history.
Who?Who?

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Its one of the most unusual jobs associated with theIts one of the most unusual jobs associated with the
world of sports. Some people swim into lakes usuallyworld of sports. Some people swim into lakes usually
full of snapping turtles, alligators and snakes tofull of snapping turtles, alligators and snakes to
recover an item that they’re going to refurbish andrecover an item that they’re going to refurbish and
sell for a discounted price. According to an ESPNsell for a discounted price. According to an ESPN
article, they ‘have reported annual income in thearticle, they ‘have reported annual income in the
$50,000 to $100,000 range’, thanks to at least ‘200$50,000 to $100,000 range’, thanks to at least ‘200
million of that item lost each year in the USA alone’.million of that item lost each year in the USA alone’.
Who are these people?Who are these people?

Golf Ball DiversGolf Ball Divers
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Few years back, the British Academy of Film andFew years back, the British Academy of Film and
Television Arts was urged by the fans to recogniseTelevision Arts was urged by the fans to recognise
someone’s performance as Jack with a Best Actorsomeone’s performance as Jack with a Best Actor
nomination. The Academy then issued a statement –nomination. The Academy then issued a statement –
““Regretfully, we must advise that as …… and as hisRegretfully, we must advise that as …… and as his
unique motivation as an actor was sausages, ___ isunique motivation as an actor was sausages, ___ is
notnot
qualified to compete for the BAFTA in this category”.qualified to compete for the BAFTA in this category”.
About whom all these hue-and-cry happened?About whom all these hue-and-cry happened?

Uggie (forUggie (for The ArtistThe Artist))
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Hailing from a family ofHailing from a family of
actors, being the youngeractors, being the younger
sister of actor Richardsister of actor Richard
Rishi and actress Shalini, sheRishi and actress Shalini, she
has made her debut as a leadhas made her debut as a lead
actress in 2009 movieactress in 2009 movie
Oy! opposite Siddharth.Oy! opposite Siddharth.
How do we know her better?How do we know her better?

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What is soWhat is so
unusual about theunusual about the
signing of the 22-signing of the 22-
year old Davidyear old David
Bytheway, one ofBytheway, one of
the world’sthe world’s
best best ‘players’,‘players’,
by VfL Wolfsburg?by VfL Wolfsburg?

Signed him as their official Fifa gamerSigned him as their official Fifa gamer
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After the release of Rocky IV, a joke was doingAfter the release of Rocky IV, a joke was doing
rounds that since Rocky had run out of earthlyrounds that since Rocky had run out of earthly
opponents, he would have to fight an alien in theopponents, he would have to fight an alien in the
nextnext
installment. Screenwriters Jim and John Thomasinstallment. Screenwriters Jim and John Thomas
took the joke seriously and wrote a screenplaytook the joke seriously and wrote a screenplay
based on the joke.based on the joke.
Which movie was thus resulted?Which movie was thus resulted?

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Named after a very popular character in AssameseNamed after a very popular character in Assamese
folk literature, who figures in a story by Sahityarathifolk literature, who figures in a story by Sahityarathi
Lakshminath Bezbaroa, he appeared in a blue cap,Lakshminath Bezbaroa, he appeared in a blue cap,
red T-shirt, and blue shorts in different sportingred T-shirt, and blue shorts in different sporting
arenas during the first two weeks of February.arenas during the first two weeks of February.
Designed by Anant Khasbardar of Kolhapur,Designed by Anant Khasbardar of Kolhapur,
who is X?who is X?

Tikhor, mascot of 12Tikhor, mascot of 12thth
SAF GamesSAF Games
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After years of toiling in theatre and then in ad-After years of toiling in theatre and then in ad-
world, the big break came through a music video.world, the big break came through a music video.
It happened because of his college friend ShantanuIt happened because of his college friend Shantanu
Moitra who was also the music composer of theMoitra who was also the music composer of the
album. During research, he got to know about aalbum. During research, he got to know about a
fiesty lady who left her abusive husband and boughtfiesty lady who left her abusive husband and bought
a truck after learning to drive. She regularly drovea truck after learning to drive. She regularly drove
between Ahmedabad and Rajkot and raised herbetween Ahmedabad and Rajkot and raised her
daughter on her own.daughter on her own.
Which music video was thus made?Which music video was thus made?

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As per the records, the International Lawn TennisAs per the records, the International Lawn Tennis
Federation designated the Australasian, French,Federation designated the Australasian, French,
British and American Championship tournamentsBritish and American Championship tournaments
as the four Majors (which gave rise to ‘Grand Slam’),as the four Majors (which gave rise to ‘Grand Slam’),
because Australia, France, Britain and USA were thebecause Australia, France, Britain and USA were the
first four nations to win the Davis Cup.first four nations to win the Davis Cup.
Which is the fifth country to win the Davis Cup?Which is the fifth country to win the Davis Cup?

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This former flight attendant of Air India had a prettyThis former flight attendant of Air India had a pretty
successful singing career as an impersonator of Elvissuccessful singing career as an impersonator of Elvis
Prisley. His brief bolly-career as an actor began withPrisley. His brief bolly-career as an actor began with
1969’s 1969’s Paisa Ya PyarPaisa Ya Pyar. His filmography included. His filmography included
movies likemovies like SholaySholay,, Zameen AasmanZameen Aasman,, Joroo KaJoroo Ka
GhulamGhulam andand DonDon..
But he is fondly remembered by the movie buffs asBut he is fondly remembered by the movie buffs as
well as quiz enthusiasts for which bollywood trivia?well as quiz enthusiasts for which bollywood trivia?
(vis – next slide)

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In 1981, a very stubborn gentleman Edward JamesIn 1981, a very stubborn gentleman Edward James
was told something by a hot-headed 22-year-oldwas told something by a hot-headed 22-year-old
which went on to be used in the lyrics of popwhich went on to be used in the lyrics of pop
numbers, film dialogues, tv-commercials and morenumbers, film dialogues, tv-commercials and more
famously in the title of a book that toppedfamously in the title of a book that topped
the New York Times Bestsellers charts 21 yearsthe New York Times Bestsellers charts 21 years
later.later.
What was he, supposedly, told in front of aWhat was he, supposedly, told in front of a
sell-out crowd?sell-out crowd?

You Cannot Be SeriousYou Cannot Be Serious
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X was once asked by Rahul Gandhi if he wasX was once asked by Rahul Gandhi if he was
interested to contest elections. RG told him thatinterested to contest elections. RG told him that
more and more youngsters need to join politicsmore and more youngsters need to join politics
from all walks of life. And paying heed to his words,from all walks of life. And paying heed to his words,
X stood in the last election from Phulpur whichX stood in the last election from Phulpur which
interestingly, is the same constituency from whichinterestingly, is the same constituency from which
Jawaharlal Nehru got elected.Jawaharlal Nehru got elected.
Identify X who is also said to be the reason behindIdentify X who is also said to be the reason behind
the renaming of certain Ms. Turquotte.the renaming of certain Ms. Turquotte.

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It happened for the only time in the history….whatIt happened for the only time in the history….what
was David Niven talking about?was David Niven talking about?

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His brothers Rishi and Ranjeet also played the sportHis brothers Rishi and Ranjeet also played the sport
but did not achieve success like he did. At his best,but did not achieve success like he did. At his best,
he won an Olympic gold medal during the ‘80s. Hehe won an Olympic gold medal during the ‘80s. He
retired soon after and turned his attention to wood-retired soon after and turned his attention to wood-
sculpting and art. A few years ago, in his 50s, hesculpting and art. A few years ago, in his 50s, he
announced a comeback. But it never happened.announced a comeback. But it never happened.
Who?Who?

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Florence Griffith Joyner was not allowed to take partFlorence Griffith Joyner was not allowed to take part
in one of her events in the 1984 Olympics.in one of her events in the 1984 Olympics.
What was the unusual reason attributed to her notWhat was the unusual reason attributed to her not
taking part, though she won the silver in anothertaking part, though she won the silver in another
event in the same OG?event in the same OG?

She was not allowed to take part in theShe was not allowed to take part in the
relay because it was feared that her nailsrelay because it was feared that her nails
were too long to ensure safe passage of thewere too long to ensure safe passage of the
baton.baton.
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As per the filmy folklore goes, why did LataAs per the filmy folklore goes, why did Lata
Mangeshkar refuse to accept her first FilmfareMangeshkar refuse to accept her first Filmfare
award for "Aaja Re Pardesi" from Madhumati?award for "Aaja Re Pardesi" from Madhumati?

Filmfare statuette was designed in theFilmfare statuette was designed in the
shape of a woman and the woman had noshape of a woman and the woman had no
clothes on. So Lataji had reservations inclothes on. So Lataji had reservations in
accepting that nude statuette. Finally theaccepting that nude statuette. Finally the
award had to be wrapped with aaward had to be wrapped with a
handkerchief to be granted to Lataji.handkerchief to be granted to Lataji.
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