Multiple choice general knowledge culture

Much in the news in November 2000, what 4- letter word means the little circle of paper or card left over when punching a hole?

  1. Didcot

  2. Chad

  3. Stud

  4. Pluck
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B Correct answer
Explanation

'Chad' refers to the small paper circles created when punching holes in cards, which became famous during the 2000 US presidential election in Florida. The term comes from the chad waste material in punch card voting systems. Didcot is a town, stud is a fastener, and pluck is unrelated.

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