Superquiz, mercoledì 15 luglio

SuperQuiz, a popular quiz show, will release its latest edition on Wednesday, July 15, featuring a range of questions spanning beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. The publication date was confirmed on July 14, 2026, with the final deadline set for 11:59pm. The quiz includes a variety of topics, from literature and pop culture to history and geography. The beginner section presents five straightforward questions. One asks about a famous pair of friends mentioned in a poem who went to sea in a "beautiful pea-green boat." The answer is "The Owl and the Pussy-Cat," a well-known stanza from the poem A Book of Nonsense by Edward Lear. Another question identifies "Staffy" as an informal name for the Staffordshire bull terrier, a breed recognized for its loyalty and friendly nature. A third question refers to the cactus Opuntia, commonly known as prickly pear, which is native to the Americas and has both ornamental and culinary uses. The fourth question asks about the main ingredient in savory porridge congee, which is rice, a staple grain used in many Asian cuisines. Finally, the fifth question relates to the AFL (Australian Football League) event called the QClash, which features the Brisbane Lions and the Gold Coast Suns, two prominent teams in the league. Moving to the intermediate level, the sixth question recalls an Australian company that provided rental DVDs by mail from 2003 to 2021. This company is Quickflix, which once operated a successful DVD-by-mail service before transitioning to streaming platforms. The seventh question asks about the Japanese term "Ebi," which translates to shrimp or prawn, common ingredients in Japanese cuisine. The eighth question references an annual observance dubbed "50 Years of Deadly," which is NAIDOC Week, a celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures in Australia. Lastly, the ninth question names the musical artist headlining the We Want Bass tour of Australia and New Zealand in December, which is Dizzee Rascal, a British rapper known for his energetic performances. The advanced section poses more challenging questions. One asks about "parkin," a term related to food, which refers to a type of cake, specifically a traditional British fruitcake made with dried fruits and spices. Another question pertains to historical figures, asking about Commodore William Bainbridge, a key figure in the Barbary Wars, who served in the United States Navy. The third question refers to a six-part ABC TV science program from 1990, designed to make science accessible to the public, and featuring music from Paul Kelly and The Models. The program is titled Catalyst. The fourth question asks which three Australian cities appear on the Economist Group’s list of the most liveable cities in the world, with answers being Melbourne (ranked 3rd), Sydney (4th), and Adelaide (8th). The final question seeks the English writer behind the 1990 book An Awfully Big Adventure, which is Beryl Bainbridge, a notable author known for her literary contributions. The quiz was compiled by Harry Hollinsworth, a regular contributor to The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age. In addition to the quiz, readers can engage with a Mini Crossword puzzle, offering ten clues and twenty-five squares. Premium subscribers to The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald have access to additional puzzles, including Target Time.