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The unusual corridors of power: 12 questions to test your political culture

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What were Mao’s sexual practices?

Mao organized meetings in dedicated places such as room 118 of the Palace of the People’s Assembly or his private train transformed into a “traveling harem”, sometimes receiving several young girls simultaneously. Mao contracted venereal diseases without treatment, knowingly transmitting them to its partners who saw it as a divine honor.

Have there been any unusual ministries in France?

Yes, there was Ministry of Free Time (1981-1984), the Minister du Bloc (1917-1918), the Ministry of Quality of Life (1976-1981), the Ministère des Résidents au Sahara (1957-1962) and the Ministère de l’Hygiene (created in 1920), which became the Ministry of Health.

Has Evo Morales played official football matches in D1?

No, the former president of Bolivia, Evo Morales, did not play any official matches in the Bolivian first division. Despite signing his contract in May 2014 with Sport Boys Warnes, he has never been fielded in an official championship match.

Which French mayor played his own role in a TV series?

Patrick Balkany, former mayor of Levallois-Perret, played his own role as mayor in an episode of the series Commissioner Moulin (TF1), titled Kidnapping.