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Which famous satirical magazine was first published in the 1840s?

AThe Tatler
BThe Spectator
CPunch ✓
DPrivate Eye

Answer & explanation

The correct answer is Punch.

In the 19th century, satirical magazines began to be published; the most famous was Punch, first published in the 1840s.

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