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Friday, May 19, 2006

The Friday Brain-teaser from Xrefer

The Friday Brain-teaser from Xrefer - this week: Eurovision Song Contest. Answers here.

1. With which song did Abba win the Eurovision Song Contest in 1974?
2. Which British quartet was formed in 1981 to perform the UK entry "Making Your Mind Up" in the Eurovision Song Contest?
3. What was the title of Michael Flatley's stage routine at the 1994 Eurovision Song Contest in Dublin?
4. Who won second place in the 1968 Eurovision Song Contest singing "Congratulations"?
5. Which country's song "Mile After Mile" failed to win any votes in the 1978 Eurovision Song Contest?
6. Was the first Eurovision Song Contest held in 1956, 1960 or 1966?
7. Which singer represented Israel four times in the Eurovision Song Contest, coming second in 1983 with "Hi!"?
8. Which rock group parodied the musical style of the Eurovision Song Contest with "A Song for Europe"?
9. Although it is not in Europe, why is Israel able to participate in the Eurovision Song Contest?
10. Which song was the first to win the Eurovision Song Contest for Britain?

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