Questions of the day, October 2026

Products & Works · 31 October 2026

1. Clue 1: It is a mammal and belongs to the family Leporidae.
2. Clue 2: It is a herbivore and eats mostly grass, hay, and vegetables.
3. Clue 3: It is a popular subject in folklore, mythology, and popular culture.

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Phenomena & Events · 30 October 2026

1. Clue 1: This monster of Greek myth had a man's body and a bull's head.
2. Clue 2: It lived in the Labyrinth on Crete.
3. Clue 3: Ariadne helped Theseus kill it, with a ball of thread.

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People · 29 October 2026

1. Clue 1: One of the most notable narratives featuring him in Norse mythology recounts his role in Baldur's death.
2. Clue 2: He has a reputation for craftiness, mischief, and a penchant for unpredictability.
3. Clue 3: He holds his place among the Aesir, the primary assembly of gods in the Norse pantheon.

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Phenomena & Events · 28 October 2026

1. Clue 1: It is the official language of the Holy See and the Roman Rite of the Catholic Church.
2. Clue 2: Many English words are derived from this language, particularly in the fields of science, law, and medicine.
3. Clue 3: It is still used today in certain religious, legal, and scientific contexts.

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Phenomena & Events · 27 October 2026

1. Clue 1: It is a member of the Felidae family, which includes lions, tigers, and leopards.
2. Clue 2: This animal is known for its grooming behavior and spends a significant amount of time licking its fur to keep it clean.
3. Clue 3: This animal has retractable claws and is known for its agility and flexibility.

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Phenomena & Events · 26 October 2026

1. Clue 1: This animal is a large carnivore native to the Arctic Circle.
2. Clue 2: It has a thick layer of blubber to keep it warm in the cold Arctic climate.
3. Clue 3: It is the largest land carnivore and can weigh up to 700 kg.

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People · 25 October 2026

1. Clue 1: He is a Grammy Award-winning pop star who was discovered via YouTube.
2. Clue 2: He took second place in a local talent competition at a young age.
3. Clue 3: He is recognized for his genre-melding musicianship and global influence in modern-day popular music.

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The World · 24 October 2026

1. Clue 1: It remained a Soviet republic until 1991, when, along with the other Baltic states, it declared its independence.
2. Clue 2: It sought integration with greater Europe and in 2004 joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the European Union (EU).
3. Clue 3: It set about transforming its government into a parliamentary democracy and reorienting its economy toward market capitalism.

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The World · 23 October 2026

1. Clue 1: This sea is an intercontinental sea that stretches from the Atlantic Ocean on the west to Asia on the east and separates Europe from Africa.
2. Clue 2: It covers about 2.5 million km² (970,000 sq mi), roughly 0.7% of the global ocean surface.
3. Clue 3: Its west-east extent is approximately 2,500 miles (4,000 km), and its average north-south extent is about 500 miles (800 km).

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Products & Works · 22 October 2026

1. Clue 1: It is nicknamed a spud.
2. Clue 2: Its roots trace back to Peru where the Incas natives were the first to grow the crop.
3. Clue 3: China is the world's largest producer of it.

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Products & Works · 21 October 2026

1. Clue 1: It was a time of political and social rebellion in France that began in 1789 because of the inequalities that existed between the rich and poor.
2. Clue 2: The Reign of Terror was a particularly bloody chapter triggered by Maximilien Robespierre.
3. Clue 3: In 1794 it abolished slavery in the French colonies, freeing more than 10,000 African slaves.

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Phenomena & Events · 20 October 2026

1. Clue 1: Some Christians call it Resurrection Sunday.
2. Clue 2: The holiday often involves painting eggs and going on egg hunts.
3. Clue 3: The holiday is often associated with the arrival of spring and new beginnings.

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The World · 19 October 2026

1. Clue 1: It is the largest port in Southeast Asia and one of the busiest in the world.
2. Clue 2: It has a multicultural heritage, with a population consisting mostly of Chinese, Malay, and Indian descent.
3. Clue 3: It consists of one main island and some 60 small islets.

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The World · 18 October 2026

1. Clue 1: It was a major financial and maritime power during the Middle Ages and Renaissance.
2. Clue 2: It is the capital of the Veneto region in northeastern Italy.
3. Clue 3: The city has a rich cultural, architectural, and artistic heritage.

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The World · 17 October 2026

1. Clue 1: It is the second-largest city in Germany after Berlin.
2. Clue 2: It is officially known as the Free and Hanseatic City.
3. Clue 3: Its urban area has a population of around 2.5 million.

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People · 16 October 2026

1. Clue 1: Three ghosts visit this miser in Dickens's 'A Christmas Carol'.
2. Clue 2: His famous verdict on Christmas is 'Bah! Humbug!'
3. Clue 3: His dead business partner, Jacob Marley, visits him wrapped in chains.

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Products & Works · 15 October 2026

1. Clue 1: It is red wine heated with cinnamon, cloves and orange.
2. Clue 2: German Christmas markets sell it in mugs as Glühwein.
3. Clue 3: In Sweden it is called glögg and served with almonds and raisins.

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Phenomena & Events · 14 October 2026

1. Clue 1: In this winter sport you glide over snow on two long, narrow boards.
2. Clue 2: Its two main kinds are Nordic and Alpine.
3. Clue 3: Biathlon combines it with rifle shooting.

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Products & Works · 13 October 2026

1. Clue 1: The drink has a long history, with evidence of a fermented beverage made from the agave plant dating back to pre-Columbian times.
2. Clue 2: It is aged in oak barrels for varying lengths of time, resulting in different types such as Blanco, Reposado, and Añejo.
3. Clue 3: More than 300 million plants are harvested each year to make it.

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Products & Works · 12 October 2026

1. Clue 1: Napster and the first iPods were built around this music file format.
2. Clue 2: It makes audio files small by dropping sounds the ear barely notices.
3. Clue 3: It was developed mostly at Germany's Fraunhofer Institute around 1990.

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The World · 11 October 2026

1. Clue 1: It is known as the "City Without Clocks".
2. Clue 2: The city receives an average of 42 million visitors annually.
3. Clue 3: It is the largest city in its state and its economic center.

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Phenomena & Events · 10 October 2026

1. Clue 1: The sun's force keeps Earth in orbit around it, keeping us at a comfortable distance to enjoy the sun's light and warmth.
2. Clue 2: It is an invisible force that pulls objects toward each other.
3. Clue 3: This force gets weaker with distance.

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Products & Works · 9 October 2026

1. Clue 1: A Margherita pizza is topped with tomato, mozzarella and this herb.
2. Clue 2: Pesto is made from it.
3. Clue 3: Its name comes from the Greek word for 'royal'.

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The World · 8 October 2026

1. Clue 1: Some one-fourth of the residents of the Republic of Ireland live in the Greater urban area.
2. Clue 2: It is the country's chief port, center of financial and commercial power, and seat of culture.
3. Clue 3: The first hospital in Europe dedicated to maternity procedures was founded in this city in 1745.

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People · 7 October 2026

1. Clue 1: The character was created by Belgian cartoonist Georges Remi, who wrote under the pen name Hergé.
2. Clue 2: The character's creator, Hergé, was influenced by his friend Zhang Chongren, and this influence can be seen in the stories.
3. Clue 3: The character's adventures have been adapted into radio, television, theatre, and film.

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The World · 6 October 2026

1. Clue 1: It is one of Latin America's most important ports and most populous cities.
2. Clue 2: It is the national center of commerce, industry, politics, culture, and technology.
3. Clue 3: The city is neither part of its province nor the Province's capital; rather, it is an autonomous district.

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People · 5 October 2026

1. Clue 1: Its original product is pressure-fried chicken seasoned with Colonel Sanders's recipe of "11 herbs and spices".
2. Clue 2: This fast food chain is a subsidiary of Yum! Brands, the company that owns Pizza Hut and Taco Bell.
3. Clue 3: The constituents of this fast food chain's signature recipe are a trade secret.

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Phenomena & Events · 4 October 2026

1. Clue 1: It is the oldest of the three Grand Tours (the others being the Giro d'Italia and the Vuelta a España) and is generally considered the most prestigious.
2. Clue 2: The modern editions of this event consist of 21 day-long stages over a 23 or 24 day period and cover approximately 3,500 kilometres (2,200 mi) total.
3. Clue 3: The race alternates between clockwise and counterclockwise circuits.

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People · 3 October 2026

1. Clue 1: They are known for their motto: "All for one, one for all".
2. Clue 2: They are a group of fictional characters created by Alexandre Dumas père.
3. Clue 3: Their adventures are played out against a background of court intrigue involving the powerful cardinal Richelieu.

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The World · 2 October 2026

1. Clue 1: Today, it is the second-largest German-speaking city after Berlin.
2. Clue 2: From 1558 to 1918 it was an imperial city-until 1806 the seat of the Holy Roman Empire and then the capital of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
3. Clue 3: It is the cultural, economic, and political hub of the country.

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Phenomena & Events · 1 October 2026

1. Clue 1: This tree has white, papery bark.
2. Clue 2: Native Americans built canoes from its bark.
3. Clue 3: Its genus is Betula.

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