After being mistaken for a visiting diplomat at this event, the Chinese merchant Xisheng began using it to advertise tours of his ship, where he hosted firework shows. For 10 points each:
[10m] Identify this 1851 London event held in the Crystal Palace. Thomas Cook launched his eponymous company arranging travel to this event, whose attendees could see the Koh-I-Noor diamond on display.
ANSWER: Great Exhibition [or the Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations]
[10e] George Jennings’ demonstration of these devices was one of the most popular attractions at the Great Exhibition. The fee Jennings charged patrons led to the euphemism “spending a penny” to mean using these devices.
ANSWER: flush toilets
[10h] Prince Albert organised the Great Exhibition alongside this civil servant, who is also credited with inventing the Christmas card. A wing of the V&A Museum is named after this man, who served as its first director.
ANSWER: Henry Cole
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