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<section><h2>GZERO&#39;s Weekly News Quiz, March 10, 2023</h2><p><p dir="ltr">Think you know what&#39;s going on around the world? Here&#39;s your chance to prove it.<br/></p></p></section><section><h2><p dir="ltr">What should you never, ever sell calendars of these days in Thailand?</p></h2></section><section><h3><p dir="ltr">A golden ornamental pendant found in a treasure trove in Denmark contains what inscription?<br/></p></h3></section><section><h3><p dir="ltr">Nine out of every 10 kidnappings in São Paulo over the past year occurred after the victims did what?</p></h3></section><section><h3><p dir="ltr">What percentage of South Africa’s electricity is generated by Eskom, the broken-down state energy company?</p><strong></strong></h3></section><section><h3><p dir="ltr">How many Ukrainian women serve in the country&#39;s military?</p></h3></section><section><h2></h2><p>Thanks for playing. Better luck next time.</p></section><section><h3></h3><p>Score! Well done!</p></section>
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