Friday news quiz: Exploding cans, rejected credit cards and dapper animals

Oct 8, 2026, 06:00 PM· 1 hour ago· Original: EN

Say what you like about the ABC news quiz, it's better than copping an exploding can to the face. It's also, unlike a certain Aussie tourist drawcard, free to look at. And even if it weren't it would never refuse credit card payments. Those are three good reasons for you to have a crack at the 10 questions which follow. Let's begin. LoadingWhere to find all…

Say what you like about the ABC news quiz, it's better than copping an exploding can to the face.

It's also, unlike a certain Aussie tourist drawcard, free to look at. And even if it weren't it would never refuse credit card payments.

Those are three good reasons for you to have a crack at the 10 questions which follow. Let's begin.

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