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2010 Prognostication Quiz, #8 Peace

The Nobel Peace Prize 2010 was awarded to Liu Xiaobo "for his long and non-violent struggle for fundamental human rights in China" The precise wording of the announcement means Question 8 of the 2010 Prognostication Quiz has two correct answers: B. "Rights" and C. Any specific geographical region . Twenty-three people guessed one of these answers. The "Right makes Might" group: Ron Missy Rachel H. Larry Adrian Rich Zoe Janet Liz Valerie Michael A. Ellen Katie Pamela Mary A. Eric The regional hypothesizers: Russell Marcus Matthew Cameron Topher Peter II Rachel F. Question 13-15. Death B. Gloria Stewart passed away on September 27. She was a flapper in the 1920's and went on to fame amongst teenage girls 1997 with her role as "old Kate Winslet" in James Cameron's Titanic . Nineteen people thought (correctly) that anyone with a triple-digit age is a good wager: Ron Missy Beth Z. Janet Zoe Rich Rachel H. Katie Carol Keila Polly Eric Todd L