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1. In 1970s Australia, a very memorable advertising campaign for the newest model Valiant was "Hey, Charger!", with kids everywhere saying it whenever they saw the car. There was also a hand signal that accompanied the chant- what was it?
2. Success on tests and examinations is a vital part of Korean culture. According to popular notions, which of the following foods should be avoided before taking a test?
3. Those of you who attend a Jewish wedding may be surprised at the sight of the groom stepping on a glass and breaking it at the climax of the religious event. The commemoration of which event is commonly believed to be the source of this custom?
4. In Acadian (Maritime French Canadian) culture, a popular adage decrees that the weather experienced on which day of a month will persist throughout the remainder of the month? (Here's a hint to save you time -- the answer, player, is a rhyme!)
5. An English-speaking newcomer to Spain might be surprised to discover that no fear or phobia is attached to Friday the thirteenth in that country. What other day is regarded as the day of "mala suerte" (bad luck)?
6. In Italy, the traditional "cenone di Capodanno" (New Year's Eve dinner, a Lucullian banquet that can include 10-12 different courses) sets no limits to the cook's imagination. One dish can never be omitted from the menu, though, or the unfortunate guests might soon be penniless. In fact, it is believed that this dish, eaten on New Year's Eve, ensures financial prosperity for the upcoming year. What dish is it?
7. A traveler sojourning through the northern sections of Canada is likely to find numerous piles of rocks, some of them roughly formed in the shape of a man, dotting the landscape. These creations can range in size from quite small, to human sized and larger. What is one of these piles of rocks called?
8. On only one day of the year in Australia - ANZAC Day - is this normally illegal gambling tradition permitted without fear of prosecution. What is it?
9. In recent decades, the Maloik has become an extremely popular gesture with fans of heavy metal. By what other name is it better known?
10. Not surprisingly, many common objects, animals and beliefs are significantly different across the world. For the most part, the much maligned magpie is an object of scorn in the West. What does the magpie portend in Korea?
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