Monday 12th May 2025
Difficulty: Medium
A million quid (Quiz #906)
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1. "The Million Pound Bank Note" is a short story by Mark Twain, published in 1893. In the story, Henry Adams comes into possession of a £1m banknote, which allows him to lead a life of wealth and fame. How much of it does he spend over the course of a month?
2. In 1994 the K Foundation (aka the band The KLF) burned a million pounds, in the fireplace of a boathouse on the Scottish island of Jura. How long does it take to burn a million pounds (in the form of £50 notes), based on the film they made of the event?
3. Does the Bank of England issue £1,000,000 notes?
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