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QUIZTIME QUIZ FILES

TRIVIA COLLECTION - 1

1. Which city in the USA is usually abbreviated to 3.63% of its full name? L.A. - El Pueblo de Nuestra Senora la Reinade los Angeles de Porciuncula 2. What was the name of the aeroplane in which the singer Buddy Holly died? American Pie 3. After Coca-Cola, name one of the other top three most valuable brand names in the world? Marlboro or Budweiser 4. Which Blockbuster movie of 1977 was originally going to be split into 20minute segments and released as a children's Saturday morning serial? Star Wars 5. Ten percent of the Russian Government's income comes from the sale of which product? Vodka 6. Which part of our body stays the same size from birth to death? Eyes 7. Why does the Pentagon building, built in the 1940's, have twice as many bathrooms as is necessary? Segregation Laws required separate toilets for blacks and whites 8. Which famous explorer was the first man to set foot on all continents (except Antarctica)? Captain Cook 9. In Kilograms, what is the weight of the bar used for weightlifting? Twenty Kilograms 10. Which city has the largest double-decker tram fleet in the world? Hong Kong 11. True or false, the strength of early lasers was measured in Gillettes, the number of blue razor blades that a given beam could puncture? True 12. The Black Death claimed about 40 million lives during which century? Thirteenth Century 13. Which company logo was actually called Volney and lived at Memphis Zoo? The MGM Lion 14. Which is the only planet, in our solar system, which is not named after a god? Earth 15. Which is the only word in the English Dictionary with a double i? Skiing 16. Which is the largest of our internal organs? Liver - weighing around 10.5 kilograms 17. Which is the only domestic animal not mentioned in the Bible? Cat 18. Seven per cent of the entire Irish barley crop goes to the production of what? Guinness beer 19. Which animal's milk is used in Tibet as a form of currency? Yak 20. Which is the only natural food that is made without destroying any kind of life? Honey - the only food that doesn't spoil

21. Blueberry Jelly Babies were created especially for which President of the USA? Ronald Reagan 22. How many stars are there in the Paramount movie logo? Twenty-Two 23. Whose full name is Barbara Millicent Roberts? Barbie 24. The wettest place in the world is to be found in which American state? Hawaii - Mt Waialeale at 480 inches a year 25. Which character in a long running American Sit-com wore a 36B Miss Highrise bra? Corporal Maxwell Klinger in MASH 26. True or False, Alaska's flag was designed by a prisoner on Death Row? False - designed by a 13 year-old boy 27. Which is larger, New England or England? New England 28. Which was the tallest building in the world until the Eiffel Tower was erected in 1889? The Great Pyramid at Giza in Egypt 29. Which is the most popular sport as a topic for a film? Boxing 30. More money is spent on which hobby than on any other? Gardening 31. Who lives at 1313 Webfoot Walk, Duckburg, Calisota? Donald Duck 32. Which European County's national orchestra is bigger than its army? Monaco 33. Where will you find The Mount of Jupiter and The Girdle of Venus? On the Palm of your Hand 34. Charlie Chaplin's cane was made from which wood? Bamboo 35. What do the letters EMI stand for? Electrical and Musical Instruments 36. Which everyday foodstuff was patented by Mrs P Ride, a mother of five, on 1st April 1954? Sliced Bread 37. Whose motto is Citius - Altius - Fortius? Olympic Games - Faster, Higher, Stronger 38. Which country has a Bill of Rights for cows? India 39. In which century did the lance cease to be an official battle weapon of the British Army? 20th Century - 1927 40. Why did Albert Einstein's dying words die with him? The nurse at his side didn't understand German! Tiebreaker - How many animals are currently owned by the British Army (including mascots)? 2,292

1. True or False - George Harrison of the Beatles had a toilet seat, which sang Penny Lane? False - it sang Lucy in the sky with diamonds! 2. A group of which African Wild Animals is called a Bloat? Hippopotamus 3. In Spain they are swords, batons, cups and coins; In Germany they have bells, hearts, leaves and acorns, what do we have? Hearts, Spades, Diamonds & Clubs 4. Which South American country is the World's largest exporter of tobacco? Brazil 5. Which item, when shipped from England to the USA, was classified by US customs as a 'large antique'? London Bridge 6. How many finger holes does a penny whistle have? Six 7. In which country will you find the headquarters of the Fairy Investigation Society? Ireland - Dublin 8. Which is the world's oldest man-made alloy? Bronze 9. What is measured with an ombrometer? Rainfall 10. What were first added to bicycles in 1839? Pedals 11. Which animal provides us with more by-products than any other and is included in the production of buttons, glass, paintbrushes, crayons, chalk and insulation? Pig or Hog 12. In 1922, Pitcairn Airlines were the first company to provide their passengers with what? Sick Bags 13. In which decade of the 20th century was the smoke detector invented? Sixties - 1969 14. True or False - Phil Collins appeared in the Beatle's film 'A hard days night'? True - child star in 60's and appears briefly in the final concert sequence 15. Which bird holds the world's land speed record for birds? Australian Emus - 50kph 16. Which two toys are named after the children of Ruth and Elliot Handler, the founders of Mattel? Barbie & Ken 17. Which musical instrument was originally made from the whole skin of a dead sheep? Bagpipes 18. Which is the tallest and most active volcano in Europe? Mt Etna 19. What does the M&M on M&M's stand for? Mars and Mars - the creators 20. One Point each - Name the six most hazardous occupations? Fire fighter, Astronaut, Racing Driver, Football Player, Police Officer and Fisherman

21. Which country-singing star's first two hits were 'Dumb Blonde' and 'Something Fishy'? Dolly Parton 22. Which is the most widely eaten fish in the world? Herring 23. Which film, released in 1933, was the first to have a sequel released in the same year? King Kong / Son of Kong 24. Which American city has more skyscrapers than any other city in the world? New York (140) Chicago is second at 68 25. Which comic strip hero has his home in the seaport of Sweetwater? Popeye 26. What name is given to the chief electrician on a film set? Gaffer 27. Which 1977 James Bond film was the first to be filmed in Dolby Stereo? The Spy Who Loved Me 28. Which famous pop star owns the rights to the South Carolina state anthem? Michael Jackson 29. Which building in Paris houses a 7,800-pipe organ? Notre Dame Cathedral 30. Which Hollywood actress, born in Belgium, changed her name from Edda van Heemstra? Audry Hepburn 31. Which item on a Chinese menu literally translates as 'swallowing a cloud'? Wonton 32. True or False - for his X-Files audition, David Duchovny showed up in a tie with pink pigs all over it? True 33. What is a carnophobic person afraid of? Meat 34. Which is the only nation in the world that doesn't use a national name on their stamps? Great Britain 35. Which film actors real first names are Kong Sung? Jackie Chan 36. Which drink was originally advertised as 'esteemed brain tonic and intellectual beverage' when it first appeared in 1886? Coca-Cola 37. Which King, in 1603, banned the use of the surname Macgregor? King James VI 38. Which English Heritage site was built over a period of centuries from about 2800BC to 1550BC? Stonehenge 39. The capital city of Kork featured in which American comedy series? Mork and Mindy - Kork was the capital of the planet Ork 40. How would a funambulist entertain you? Tight Rope walking Tiebreaker - What is the record for the most meat pies eaten in one sitting? 631 - by Frank Giblet who was later admitted to hospital and had a cardiac arrest!

1. Which children's sci-fi matinee hero was played by Olympic swimming gold medallist Buster Crabbe? Flash Gordon 2. Who is by far the most widely translated French author in history? Jules Verne 3. Which African country is home of the Kikuyu? Kenya 4. Who, in all seriousness, said "What I bring to baywatch is taste"? David Hasselhoff 5. What tasteless form of murder horrified Henry VIII so much that he insisted the perpetrators should be boiled alive? Poisoning - Not boiling or burying or eating someone alive, sticking hot pokers up their bums, disembowelling folks, chopping off of arms and legs.... 6. Which poet wrote 'Come friendly bombs and fall on Slough! It isn't fit for humans now'? John Betjeman 7. Which country's total car output in 1947 was just 110 vehicles? Japan 8. What did Harry W Seely invent in 1882 that has resulted in brown marks on millions of shirttails? Electric Iron 9. How many storeys high is the Pentagon? Five 10. What is Harry Hill's profession when he's not telling jokes? Doctor 11. What did Soviet newspapers first permit in 1988? Advertising 12. Which US city boasts the most Buddhist temples? Honolulu 13. What has CIS come to mean on the Olympic scoreboard? Commonwealth of Independent States 14. Whose three-day 2003 Knebworth extravaganza reportedly caused twelve excited female fans to go into labour? Robbie Williams - People are very odd! 15. Which major news organisation is based in Atlanta, Georgia? CNN 16. Which British newspaper published the so-called 'Hitler Diaries'? The Sunday Times 17. Where were giant trees sprouting in 1989 due to what happened there three years earlier? Chernobyl 18. Which Welsh hero suffered horrific burns during the Falklands War? Simon Weston 19. What is an RPG to Playstation fans? Role Playing Game 20. What colour ribbon signifies awareness of breast cancer? Pink

21. Which country claims more practising Christians than any other in the World? USA 22. Which future Tory leader did Ann Widdecombe claim had: 'something of the night'? Michael Howard 23. What did Cliff Richard say were starting to droop due to his use of botox? His eyebrows 24. Which was the first UK supermarket to supply the morning after pill free-ofcharge to teenagers? Tesco 25. Who won the Booker prize with 'The Blind Assassin'? Margaret Atwood 26. Who escaped a prison sentence following drugs charges in 1977 after a blind girl said he got her safely home after a Rolling Stones concert? Keith Richards 27. Which future reviled politician was the only private soldier to rise through the ranks to brigadier in World War II? Enoch Powell 28. What is the entire text of John chapter 11, verse 35? Jesus Wept 29. What was Britains most popular girl's name from 1997 to 2000? Chloe 30. Which continent has no active volcanoes? Australia 31. Which country, known as the Roof of Africa, boasts the highest - lowest Point of any country on earth? Lesotho - In the eastern corner of Lesotho the Drakensberg Mountains rear up to form a mountain wilderness known as "The Roof of Africa". 32. What four words did Herve Villechaize screech at the start of every 'Fantasy Island'? The Plane, The Plane 33. What was ruled out of bounds to tourists for safety reasons in 1990, the first time it had been closed since around 1275? The Leaning Tower of Pisa 34. Who met Sir Vivian Fuchs at the South Pole in 1957? Sir Edmund Hillary (or Penguins!) 35. Who announced in 2000 that she was to drop 'art' and bed herself as a writer? Tracey Emin 36. What title of a Harold Brighouse 1915 play entered the English Language to mean a 'choice of taking the thing offered or nothing'? Hobson's Choice 37. What do restaurants in China temptingly advertise as 'fragrant meat? Dog 38. What major aid to navigation did Yorkshireman John Harrison invent to win a 20,000 prize? The chronometer, the first instrument able to keep accurate time for navigational purposes 39. What had never been mentioned in the athletes' oath until the 2000 Olympics? Drugs 40. Why would a phobatriviaphobe fear this question? It's a fear of trivia about phobias

1. What kind of butterfly shares its name with a punctuation mark? The comma butterfly 2. Which make and model of old British car is made up of the state capital of Texas and the musical term meaning played briskly? Austin Allegro 3. Mary OBrien changed her name and found fame as which 1960s singer? Dusty Springfield 4. Glossitis is inflammation of which part of the human body? The tongue 5. What type of fruit is a costard? A large apple 6. Which African animals name means one who walks swiftly? The giraffe 7. Where can you find wishbone bushes in your body, in your car, on your dinner plate or on your home computer? In your car, theyre part of the suspension 8. In J.M. Barries Peter Pan, what did Wendy sew on for Peter? His shadow 9. A gigot chop comes from what part of a lamb? The leg 10. On which side of the road do they drive in Pakistan? The left 11. Which of the following is a real fish sailfish, kalefish, mastfish or deckfish? The sailfish 12. Aeroplanes sometimes experience CAT. What does this stand for? Clear air turbulence 13. Which musical instrument means bell play in German? Glockenspiel 14. If a boxer weighs 115 lbs is he a flyweight or a bantamweight? Bantamweight 15. If youre a turophile do you like turnips, cheese, the city of Turin or brass bands? Cheese - Turos is Greek for cheese 16. Which rock band took its name from a Sanskrit word meaning a blowing out? Nirvana 17. Who was Queen Elizabeth Is mother? Anne Boleyn 18. Which drug gets its name from the Greek god of dreams? Morphine, from the god Morpheus 19. What type of old car features in the film Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets? A light blue Ford Anglia 20. Which wars inspired these films a) Sands of Iwo Jima, b) Apocalypse Now, c) Breaker Morant, d) Master And Commander? a) World War 2, b) Vietnam, c) Boer War, d) Napoleonic Wars

21. Solve the following clues to Rolling Stones hits a) emulsion it very dark, b) small scarlet chicken, c) piano bar ladies, d) coffee sweetener? a) Paint It Black, b) Little Red Rooster, c) Honky Tonk Women, d) Brown Sugar 22. What does a laniferous animal do? Produce wool 23. In which sport might you hear the term a pair of spectacles? Cricket. When a batsman scores no runs in either innings of a match, two zeros written together resemble spectacles 24. If someone gave you butterkase, what would you be eating? German cheese 25. What does trocken mean on a bottle of wine? Its a dry wine 26. If youre a misandrist what do you dislike? Men 27. Horses are measured in hands. What length is a hand? Four inches or 10 cm 28. If someone gave you a dhol would you wrap it around your shoulders, bang it, eat it or hang it on your wall? Youd bang it, its a type of drum. 29. What was the first British car number plate? A1 in 1903 30. Would you expect to see a percheron in an aviary, a stable, a formicary or a cattery? In a stable, its a horse 31. Which is larger a US Dollar bill or a Scottish pound note? A US Dollar bill is larger 32. Which early form of transport was first known as a high wheel? Its the original name of the penny-farthing bicycle 33. How is Directory Inquiries known in the USA? Directory Assistance 34. Which supermodels name means a sudden change of mind or impulsive desire? Caprice 35. Players in which two positions are the only ones allowed to score in netball? Goal attack and goal shooter 36. If youre an ailurophile do you love cats, real ale, expensive perfumes or air travel? Cats 37. Which heavenly being takes its name from a Hebrew word meaning one going or one sent? Angel 38. Only one of the following is a real city in Canada. Choose between Owhata, Achawa, Oshawa or Athella? Oshawa in Ontario 39. Berwick cockles are something to eat, but what exactly? Old-fashioned minty boiled sweets 40. Name three Scottish army regiments beginning with Royal? Royal Scots Dragoon Guards, Royal Scots, Royal Highland Fusiliers or Royal Highland Regiment (Black Watch)

1. What is the name for each individual compartment of a honeycomb? Cell 2. The island of Madeira is part of which country? Portugal 3. Which commonly used prefix means 'opposed to' or 'against'? Anti 4. Which term applies to a small, cheap restaurant specializing in fried foods? Greasy Spoon 5. Franscati is a whine produced in which country? Italy 6. Which Shakespearean character utters the line, 'Out damned spot'? Lady Macbeth 7. Who produced most of the James Bond movies? Albert Broccoli 8. In which city is the Fitzwilliam Museum? Cambridge 9. Who played the title role in the 1992 film 'Hook'? Dustin Hoffman 10. The cor anglais belongs to which family on instruments? Oboe 11. Mount Vesuvius overlooks which city? Naples 12. Who wrote the novel 'Hollywood Wives'? Jackie Collins 13. The port of Leith is part of which British city? Edinburgh 14. Which hat takes its name from a poem by Robert Burns? Tam-o'-shanter 15. Which fruit is used to make Eve's pudding? Apples 16. Which Tudor theatre was reconstructed and reopened in 1997? The Globe 17. Which of Beethoven's symphonies is known as 'The Choral'? Ninth 18. Gaz Coombes, Danny Goffey and Mickey Quinn formed which pop group? Supergrass 19. Which year did the queen call her 'annus horribillis'? 1992 20. How many children does Tony Blair have? Four

21. When David Cook became a pop singer in the 1960s, which county became his new surname? Essex 22. The Chinook is a wind, which blows in which mountains? Rockies 23. What is essential equipment for playing a game of ducks and drakes? Stones or Pebbles 24. What kind of food is the Italian 'provolone'? Cheese 25. Which seaside resort shares its name with Hercule Poirot's loyal associate? Hastings 26. What type of creature is a 'Plymouth Rock'? Chicken 27. In which country did saunas originate? Finland 28. A ferret is the domesticated version of which animal? Polecat 29. To which country does the Caribbean island Martinique belong? France 30. What nationality was the man after whom John O'Groats is said to be named? Dutch 31. Which American composer wrote the 'Maple Leaf Rag'? Scott Joplin 32. What is the piece of metal that swings inside a bell to sound the strike? Clapper 33. Which title is conferred upon the eldest son of the British monarch? Prince of Wales 34. The word 'anorak' comes from which language? Eskimo 35. Nacre is an alternative name for which substance? Mother-of-pearl 36. In which organ are islets of Langerhans? Pancreas 37. Which 'Carry On' star was married to John Le Mesurier? Hattie Jacques 38. Which area of London is said to take its name from a ball game? Pall Mall 39. In Greek mythology, Icarus was the son of whom? Daedalus 40. Of which US state is St Paul the capital? Minnesota

1. Annie May Bullock is the real name of which singer? Tina Turner 2. Which country won the first ever soccer World Cup? Uruguay 3. With which branch of the arts would you associate Darcy Bussel? Ballet 4. In the cartoon film, what was the colour of Snow Whites hair? Black 5. What is added to whisky to make Drambuie? Heather Honey 6. How many people died in the Great Fire of London in 1666 was it 6, 66, or 666? Six 7. What size of paper is 210mm by 148mm? A5 8. What is the maximum score in a game of ten pin bowling? 300 9. In what series of films might you have heard the quote Cato, my little yellow friend, Im home usually before a fight? Pink Panther 10. A peccary is a small mammal related to which farmyard animal? Pig 11. What was the final score when England won the world cup in 1966? Four - Two 12. True or false the currency in Afghanistan is the Afghani? True 13. Which of the Classic horse races is run over the longest distance? St Leger 14. What sort of creature is a Zander? Fish 15. Which English cheese takes its name from the town where it was never made? Stilton it was sold there to travellers on the Great North Road 16. Which motor manufacturer makes the Vel Satis? Renault 17. On which racecourse is the Welsh Grand National run? Chepstow 18. Which daily newspaper has been published the longest? The Times 19. How many times are netball players allowed to bounce the ball? Once 20. In the course of a day, how many times does the bell on a chiming clock ring? 156

21. Which female singer rejoices under the real name of Florian Cloud de Bounevialle Armstrong? Dido 22. To which Indian tribe did Geronimo belong? Apache 23. Only one football club has been in the Premier League and First division without a break from 1919 to now which one? Everton 24. English, French, Spanish and which other 2 languages are official languages of the United Nations? Russian & Chinese 25. In the French version of the Magic Roundabout, one character was called Pollux what was he called in the English version? Dougal 26. Those funny small Smart cars are part of which major international motor manufacturing group? Daimler Chrysler 27. In the other lottery the Thunderball, how many balls are used to find the Thunderball? Fourteen 28. In which city is The Trip To Jerusalem supposedly Britains oldest pub? Nottingham 29. Which Prime Minister opened the M25? Margaret Thatcher 30. What was the name of the 2002 Commonwealth Games mascot? Kit The Cat 31. In which TV series could you have seen Lady Jane Felsham and Tinker Dill? Lovejoy 32. When did food-rationing end after the Second World War? 1954 33. In Top Gear, what is the test driver, who likes really sad music, known as? The Stig 34. The trade union BALPA is for which group of workers? Airline Pilots 35. How many straight lines are there on a football pitch? Seventeen 36. At which English castle, now ruined, was Mary Queen of Scots executed? Fotheringhay 37. What, according to the commercial, will kids eat until the cows come home? Kraft Dairylea 38. Whats the only rock that can float on water? Pumice 39. The Dickin medal is the animal equivalent of the Victoria Cross which creature has been given the most of these medals for animal bravery? Pigeon 40. The radio station 2LO changed its name to what? BBC

1. Which English City stands at the confluence of the Rivers Avon, Nadder, Wylye, Bourne and Ebble? Salisbury 2. In which Cumbrian town will you find a "Pencil Museum? Keswick 3. For what is the village of Olney in Bucks best known? Pancake race 4. Which UK city has the worlds oldest surviving passenger station? Manchester 5. Where in London did Richard Tatterstall set up his first auction house for racehorses in 1766? Hyde Park - Turnpike Toll house 6. Which English city do you associate with John Thaw's " Morse? Oxford 7. Where in Britain was the first Women's Institute founded in 1915? Llanfairpwllgwyn-gyllgogerychwyrndrobwantysilio-gogogoch 8. Where is the official home of the Lord Warden of the Cinque ports? Walmer Castle 9. What is the name of the church in Chesterfield, famous for its crooked spire? St. Mary's and All Saints parish church 10. Who is the only British citizen to have his own army? Duke of Atholl - who has his own highlanders 11. What's the claim to fame of Brownsea Island? It's where Baden-Powell held his first scout camp 12. In which English county will you find Gustav Holst's (of Planet Suite fame) birthplace museum? Gloucestershire - Born in Cheltenham 13. In which city would you find the oldest public library in the UK? Manchester - Chethams 14. Which town eight miles west of Birmingham is often called the old "capital of the Black Country"? Dudley - the birthplace of Lenny Henry, Billy Dainty and Duncan Edwards 15. Which British city has a suburb called Kittybrewster? Aberdeen 16. With which English county would you primarily associate "Tarka the Otter"? Devon 17. What are Coquet, Penninis and Royal Sovereign? Lighthouses 18. The inhabitants of which English county are known as yellowbellies? Lincolnshire 19. What are Cockhedge, Spindles and Dolphin? Shopping centres 20. Where did the first powered flight take place in Britain in 1908? Farnborough Common, Hants by Samuel F.Cody

21. What is the main ingredient in a stargazy pie? Pilchards 22. Which British town has a suburb called Acklam? Middlesborough 23. Which part of Britain has no grey squirrels? The Isle of Wight 24. On which tube line is London's longest tunnel? Northern Line 25. Which city's cathedral contains the remains of Robert of Normandy, the eldest son of William the Conqueror? Gloucester 26. Where in Britain would you find Aubrey holes, Bluestone horseshoe and Avenue Ditch? Stonehenge 27. Which is the only City that lies within another City in the UK, name both Cities? The City of Westminster lies within the city of London 28. Which three counties in the Republic of Ireland begin with M? Mayo, Monaghan and Meath 29. Name the three red properties on a Monopoly board? The Strand, Fleet Street and Trafalgar Square 30. In which British city can you see the full size replica of sir Francis Drake's ship, The Golden Hind? London - South Bank in Southwark 31. Name England's deepest lake? Wast Water 32. How many stations were there on the original London Underground line called the Metropolitan Railway at the time? 4 (Paddington, Euston, King's Cross and Farringdon St) 33. Apart from the Irish Sea, what, most obviously, connects Dublin to Blackpool? Blackpool is what Dublin means when it is translated into English 34. What part of England was the reputed setting for Shakespeare's As You Like It? The Forest of Arden 35. What was the original proposed name of what became the Jubilee Line on the London Underground? The Fleet Line - The original name of the line was taken from a famous London Street, and also a river, which is now entirely underground in London 36. On which island would you find the rivers Dhoo and Nebb? Isle of Man 37. Where in Britain would you find The Land of Green Ginger? Hull - Winifred Holtby wrote a book called the Land of Green Ginger 38. Which river flows through Cork in Ireland? River Lee 39. The scene on the titles at the beginning of the Vicar Of Dibley is of which motorway? M40 - It is Stokenchurch cutting between j5 & 6 on the M40 40. On which canal would you find the Foxton Flight of locks? Grand Union Canal - on the Leicester Section

1. In which country were paperclips invented? Norway (the inventor couldnt patent them as Norway didnt have a patent office!) 2. Where in your body would you find your uvula? Back of mouth its the dangly bit! 3. What National holiday was first celebrated in England in 1974? January 1st 4. Which of the Great Lakes is wholly inside the USA? Lake Michigan 5. On which part of the body would you wear mukluks? Feet 6. How did Christine Jorgensen make medical history in 1952? The first sex-change operation 7. Which well-known Frenchman designed the flag of Italy? Napoleon 8. What was Lady Chatterleys first name? Constance 9. What is craved by phagomaniacs? Food 10. In France, this bird is called a Rouge gorge what is it called in Britain? Robin 11. Gamboges is a shade of which colour? Yellow 12. Danes, led by Ivar the Boneless, captured which British town from the Vikings in 867? York 13. What extinct creature got its name from the Portuguese word for stupid? Dodo 14. Which commonwealth country has three counties Cornwall, Middlesex and Surrey? Jamaica 15. Which war was the first to be photographed? Crimean 16. Which star of Swap Shop and Saturday Superstore went to the same university as Bill Clinton? Keith Chegwin 17. What is Princess Margarets middle name? Rose 18. In which London postcode area are the Wimbledon Tennis championships held? SW19 19. Vera Chapman played 66 times for England at which sport? Hockey 20. From which country did chrysanthemums come originally? Japan

21. Chapel-en-le-Frith what does the Frith stand for? Forest 22. Whats the name of Tony Blairs father? Leo 23. An old Russian saying goes "There are no ugly women in the world, only a shortage of...............", what? Vodka 24. Which drug producing plants name when translated means Beautiful Woman? Belladonna 25. How did Captain Keith Brown, late of the Royal Hussars, make sporting history in April 1993? He was the starter of the Grand National that never was run! 26. What was the first British airport to have its own railway station? Gatwick 27. The Tata Safari was the first car to be exported from which country into Britain? India 28. On Mhos hardness scale, diamond is the hardest mineral what is the softest? Talc 29. What would you be eating if you were eating elder? Cows udders 30. Which modern English city started life as the Saxon Home of the people of Snot? Nottingham 31. What foody product is associated with Maldon, Essex? Sea Salt 32. What flavour is the liqueur Galliano? Vanilla 33. Which British city was the first to have a factory producing Ford cars outside of the USA? Manchester 34. What breed of dog has a black tongue? Chow 35. Seven kings of which country have been named Haakon? Norway 36. Whats the name of a wide legged pair of trousers cut to look like a skirt? Culottes 37. Which country has the most Muslims in the world? Indonesia 38. For which industry is Londons Wardour Street famous? Films 39. Whats the main ingredient in the Welsh delicacy laver bread? Seaweed 40. Which industry was the first to use barcodes? Railways to manage their goods wagons.

1. What shade results when the rhubarb plant is used in hair dye? Blonde 2. According to Aristotle, what part of the human body served as the seat of emotions? Liver 3. What was the only type of wood used by Thomas Chippendale? Mahogany 4. "Uphold the right" is the motto of which law enforcement agency? The Royal Canadian Mounted Police 5. What was used to erase lead pencil marks, before rubber came into use? Pieces of Bread - What did Hyman Lipman do in 1958 that made life easier for students? Put pencil and eraser together 6. If we saw the emblem known as a Fylfot, what would we most likely call it? Swastika 7. On January 26th, 1875, this invention, which caused fear for millions, was patented, name it? A Dentist's Drill 8. On January 14th, 1794, Dr Jesse Bennett of Edom, Virginia, performed the first successful operation of this type on his wife. What was it? A Caesarean section 9. "Shinkansen" is the name in its own country for what kind of train? Bullet Train - Japan 10. In which London Street was King Charles I executed in 1649? Whitehall 11. "Joy! Rapture! I've got a brain!" Name the movie and who spoke these classic lines? Wizard Of Oz - Scarecrow 12. When playing the French game of Petanque in a triples match, how many boules (balls) does each player use? Two 13. What is a shoemaker's model of the human foot called? A Last 14. A killdeer is (a) a bird (b) a fish (c) a small marsupial or (d) a small deer A Bird - A North American Plover 15. In sailing, what would you be doing if you were 'beating'? Sailing into the wind 16. What's the modern name of the gulf of Gascony? The Bay of Biscay 17. Helm, purga and pampero are all types of what? Cold Winds 18. What sport is central to Hemingway's 'Death in the Afternoon'? Bullfighting 19. A climbing orchid with bright green fleshy leaves and fragrant greenish white flowers is used as flavouring. What is it? The Vanilla Plant 20. By what name is the chaparral cock better known? Road Runner

21. Which US state would you visit to drive down Alligator Alley? Florida 22. Lisbon, Eureka, Meyer and Villa Franca are all varieties of what? Lemons 23. Which of Gilbert & Sullivan's operas is set in the Tower of London? Yeoman of the Guard 24. Gavrilo Princip is an important part of World History, why? Person who shot Arch Duke Ferdinand that effectively started WW1 25. Which is the only country to have its name on its national flag? Brazil 26. The Andaman Islands in the Indian Ocean are part of which country? India 27. Who in his lifetime sold only one painting "Red Vineyard"? Van Gogh 28. What type of dog is a "Maltese"? Spaniel 29. What word meaning belonging to a village has come to mean a heathen? Pagan 30. Which British sitcom took its title from a line in the Book of Common Prayer? 'Til Death Do Us Part' 31. Named after an old French silver coin, what is the unit used for measuring the fineness of yarn? Denier 32. What do we call the orange roe on scallops? Coral 33. In what book did we meet the Eoli and the Morlocks? The Time Machine by HG Wells 34. Omphalitis is an infection of what part of the body? Navel 35. What have been referred to as America's only national historic landmarks on wheels? San Francisco Cable Cars 36. If a statue in a park of a military hero on a horse has both front legs in the air, what does it signify? The person died in battle 37. Where would you find the Pensacola Mountains? Antarctica 38. What is the lowest possible hand in poker? 2, 3, 4, 5, 7. (If there were a six in the hand, it would be a straight) 39. True or false. In a professional golf tournament a competitor is required to wear a glove? False (It is the choice of the individual) 40. In 1991 who was voted "the most successful Australian to get to the top with the least ability" by students in Adelaide? Kylie Minogue

1. What is name of Pluto's moon? Charon 2. Ketchup was invented in which country? China 1690 AD 3. What name is given to a female horse under the age of four? Filly 4. What is it called when a substance goes from solid to vapour without becoming liquid? Sublimation 5. What is Lady Penelope's full name in Thunderbirds? Lady Penelope Creighton-Ward 6. What is the name of the songwriter who composed "Dance, dance, dance, little lady"? Noel Coward 7. Quote from which film: Have you ever met anybody you didn't kill? ....Well I have'nt killed you yet? Lethal Weapon 8. What does a scorpion have in common with an octopus? 8 legs 9. John Gielgud was aged 77 when won best supporting actor Oscar in which film? Arthur 10. A mimulus is more commonly known as? Monkey flower 11. What would you do with a singing hinny? Eat it, it's a cake 12. In 1860 Willie Park became the first winner of which sporting trophy? Golf's British open 13. What is the largest wild animal in UK? Scottish red deer 14. Joseph Mornier patented which building material? Reinforced concrete 15. What shaped mark does an adder have on its head? V shape 16. In what year did brave heart Wallace rebel against the English? 1297 17. What is the Jewish new year called? Rosh ha shanah 18. What is the central bank of the USA called? Federal Reserve System 19. What is the only legal private army in Britain? Atholl Highlanders 20. How many gold medals did Jesse Owens win at the 1936 Olympics? 4

21. What is the shallowest true sea in the world? Baltic 22. What name is given to food coated in breadcrumbs and browned in an oven? Au gratin 23. Jewish potato pancakes are called what? Latkes 24. What do men take seven minutes to do in bed, on average? Fall asleep !! 25. What did Smiths' Bon Bons become known as after 1840? Christmas crackers 26. How many time zones are there in Canada? 7 27. In Finland Ukko is more commonly known as who by us? Santa Claus 28. In Greek myth what was the job of Ganymede? Cup bearer to Zeus 29. What does a myologist study? Muscles 30. What kind of animal is Godzilla? T Rex 31. On March 16, 1876, Nell Saunders defeated Rose Harland to achieve a first in which American sport? The first U.S. women's boxing match 32. What happened to the Green Knight after Sir Gawain had chopped off his head? He picks it up and rides away reminding him of his visit in a yr's time 33. What three members of the British Royal family were featured on a 1981 Commemorative Australian 50-cent piece? The Queen, Prince Charles and Diana (Their Wedding) 34. What is supernaculum? Fine wine 35. What kind of water (hot or cold) flows from a Greek water tap bearing the letter Z? Hot water (zestos = hot) 36. The Dufourspitze is the highest mountain in which country? Switzerland 37. How long is the Suez canal? 100 miles approx 38. How many strings does a balalaika have? 3 39. Luke McMasters a professional wrestler is aka? Giant Haystacks 40. The Germans built a cargo version of one of these that travelled to Baltimore in World War 1. What was it? Submarine

1. Spy writer David J Cornwell writes under which name? John Le Carre 2. The 38th parallel is the dividing line between which two countries? North And South Korea 3. The film, 'They died with their boots on' was Hollywood's 1941 depiction of which Famous American Battle? The Battle Of Little Big Horn 4. The Gulf of Suez is an arm of what sea? The Red Sea 5. The market town of Chesterfield is famous for its crooked spire, which county is it in? Derbyshire 6. The Simplon Pass tunnel links Switzerland to which other European country? Italy 7. To which section of the orchestra does the Cor Anglais belong? Woodwind (A Member Of The Oboe Family) 8. To which flower family does garlic belong? Lily 9. Tunku Abdul Ramen was the first prime minister of where? Malaysia 10. What is the Italian equivalent of a French 'Vin de Table'? Vino da Tavola 11. Which body of water forms Turkey's northern border? Black sea 12. How many 'downs' does each team have to travel ten yards in American Football? Four 13. Of what other metal can sterling silver contain 7.5%? Copper 14. Which US city was named after the first president of the Republic of Texas? Houston 15. Which clock-making city is served by Cointrin Airport? Geneva 16. Lutra Lutra is the Latin name of which creature? Otter 17. What kind of bank cools down its deposits to minus 196.5 degrees Centigrade? A sperm bank 18. Which annual American holiday celebrates the lean harvest of 1621? Thanksgiving 19. Who murdered Police Officer Tippit in Dallas on November 22nd 1963? Lee Harvey Oswald 20. Which is known as the 'horned' planet? Venus

21. Which gas is produced by the explosion of a hydrogen bomb? Helium 22. Which eastern country has the world's biggest pig population? China 23. How many noses does an ant have? Five 24. Which American band is always at the bottom of any alphabetical list of hit record makers? Z.Z. Top 25. Which American state has an element named after it? California (californium) 26. What Scottish loch is overlooked by Urquhart Castle? Loch Ness 27. What are sticking out over the end of the board if a surfer 'Hangs five'? His toes 28. What is your sport if you perform a Tsukahara Tuck? Gymnastics 29. Which band's first album had a picture of the Hindenburg airship on its sleeve? Led Zeppelin's 30. Which planet was 'Mystic' according to Gustav Holst? Neptune 31. What is the main ingredient in felafel? Chickpeas 32. What name is given to the easiest route between Peshawar and Kabul? The Khyber Pass 33. What does HTML stand for? Hypertext mark-up language 34. What was first given a human name by Clement Wragge of Australia in 1887? A hurricane 35. In Greek Mythology who was the Blacksmith of the Gods? Hephaestus 36. Which game can feature the Roy Lopez opening? Chess 37. What did Hansel and Gretel use to leave a trail to get back? Bread Crumbs 38. What is a philogynist? An admirer of women 39. What Shakespeare character's final words are "The rest is silence"? Hamlet's 40. How many incisor teeth does a fully-grown elephant have? None

1. What country was Hans Christian Andersen from? Denmark 2. What ready-made object did Marcel Duchamp exhibit under the title 'Fountain'? A Urinal 3. In Egyptian Mythology who was the Cat Goddess? Bast 4. What ingredient was removed from Coca-Cola in 1903? Cocaine 5. Which line makes a diagonal pass across the Bering Sea? The International Date Line 6. In Norse Mythology which God is said to guard the Bifrost Bridge? Heimdall 7. What colour does copper give to a firework? Green 8. What composer wrote Symphony No.6, F-Major, 'The Pastoral'? Ludwig Van Beethoven 9. What name is given to the architectural period from 1150 to 1550? Gothic 10. The Ginko is a sacred tree found in the temple gardens of which culture? Chinese 11. What did the Aztecs cut off what they called the testicle tree? Avocadoes 12. What California golf course is nicknamed 'Hogan's Alley'? Riviera 13. What unusual property do the words FLOUR, TERN, and THIRSTY have in common? Remove one letter from each word and they all spell a numeral: Four Ten and Thirty 14. In which Dickens novel do Charley Bates, Noah Claypole and Mr Sowerberry appear? Oliver Twist 15. Building of the world's largest Gothic cathedral, "The Duomo" began in 1386, and it took nearly five centuries to complete. Which city is "The Duomo" in? Milan 16. What musical instrument was invented by Bertolommeo Christofori in 1709? Piano 17. Which volcano on the island of Honshu has inspired Japanese poets and artist for centuries? Mt Fuji 18. Which US state has the smallest population? Wyoming 19. Who is missing: Peter, Susan, Edmund and....? Lucy - The children from The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe 20. What is it that when you take away the whole, you still have some left over? WHOLESOME

21. Where do "Swiss Cheese" plants originally come from? Mexico 22. How many basic ballet positions are there? 5 23. Which West African country has Lome as its capital city? Togo 24. In Greek Mythology who was chained to a rock as a sacrifice to Cetus and rescued by Perseus? Andromedra 25. In which sport are there moves called Triffus, Miller and Rudolf? Trampolining 26. Which American state has the blossom of the saguaro cactus as its official flower? Arizona 27. What Irish city is home of the Fairy Investigation Society? Dublin 28. SQL is used to communicate with a database. What does SQL stand for? Structured Query Language 29. What cartoon character is actually a Geococcyx Californianus? Roadrunner 30. What nationality was the 16th century physician and chemist Paracelus? Swiss 31. With which metal was dentist Robert Arthur the first to fill a cavity. In 1855? Gold 32. What was the sacred plant of the Incas? Sunflower 33. What sort of creature is a "Devil's Coach Horse? Beetle 34. Who held a baby on his lap in a hotel lobby in 1966's 'Torn Curtain'? Alfred Hitchcock 35. In Shakespeare's play "Richard III" what fruit does Richard comment that he saw growing in the garden of the Duke of Ely? Strawberries 36. Sound reflections that reach the ears more than 50 milliseconds after the original sound are called what? Echoes 37. What plant sometimes known as Poison Parsely, was used by the ancient Greeks to commit suicide, claiming the life of Socrates amongst others? Hemlock 38. What do rum, tequila, gin, vodka, triple sec, sweet and sour mix and a splash of cola make? Long Island iced tea 39. Winston, Spartan, Crispin, Monarch, Liberty and Fiesta are all varieties of what? Apples 40. A man is asked what his daughters look like. He answers, "They are all blondes, but two, all brunettes, but two, and all redheads, but two." How many daughters did he have? Three - One Blonde once Brunette and one Redhead

1. In heraldry, what colour is known as Gules? Red 2. Whats the proper name for the craft of making pictures etc from thin strips of wood? Marquetry 3. What sort of creature could be a Tamworth or a Poland China? Pig 4. Merle Oberon and Errol Flynn were both born where? Tasmania 5. A Pyrometer is used to measure what? Temperatures 6. In which sport do you use a stick called a caman? Hurling 7. Which river flows through Bedford? Ouse 8. Which dinosaur of rock has had a dinosaur named after him? Mark Knopfler 9. In which London shop was the first escalator installed in 1898? Harrods 10. On an archery target, what the Bull is gold, the outer ring is white, what colour are the other 3 rings? Red, Blue and Black 11. In which county of Northern Ireland is Crosmaglen? Armagh 12. From what plant is tequila made? Agave Cactus 13. With which sport would you associate Max Sciandri? Cycling 14. Who wrote the operas Peter Grimes & Billy Budd? Benjamin Britten 15. What type of animal can be seal point or blue point? Siamese Cats 16. What colour is a moonstone? White 17. The Grimaldi family rule which European country? Monaco 18. How old was Joan of Arc when she was burnt at the stake? Eighteen 19. What was the first English product to have a trade mark? Bass Beer 20. True or False - The president of Vietnam during the Vietnam War, Ho Chi Minh, once worked as a waiter in a Manchester Hotel? False it was a London Hotel

21. In which country is the famous volcano Popocatapetl? Mexico 22. The standard voltage in the UK is 240v what is it in the USA? 110v 23. Stephen Fry was jailed at the age of 17 for what? Credit Card fraud 24. What is the book Glasss Guide a guide to? Used car prices 25. What was the name of ventriloquist Roger de Courceys dummy? Nookie Bear 26. How long is the Derby? 1.5 Miles 27. How many people in an Australian Rules football team? Eighteen 28. If you went on a diving holiday to Hurghada, on which sea would you be? Red Sea 29. Whats the highest mountain in England? Scafell Pike 30. What type of meat is generally used in moussaka? Minced lamb 31. In which century was chocolate first introduced into Britain? 17th 32. How many capsules are there on the London Eye? Thirty Two 33. If you wanted to see the ruins of Carthage, to which country would you travel? Tunisia 34. What number can be used as an alternative to 999 its a European emergency number? 112 35. On which major canal are the Great Bitter Lakes? Suez 36. Cora was the wife of which doctor, who murdered her? Dr Crippen 37. Amongst other phrases, who said Wibble quite a lot? Blackadder 38. What is the famous fault that San Francisco lies on? San Andreas 39. On what racecourse is the Lincoln run? Doncaster 40. What links Porridge with Pearl Harbour? Beckinsale (Richard & Kate)

1. In which year did the Titanic sink? 1912 2. On which racecourse is the Scottish Grand National run? Ayr 3. With which sport would you associate Jonah Barrington? Squash 4. What sort of vegetable is a Scallion? Onion 5. Wands Swords and Pentacles are 3 of the suits in a Tarot pack what is the fourth? Cups 6. Ellis Peters created a medieval detective monk what was his name? Cadfael 7. Blutwurst is the German equivalent of which British delicacy? Black Pudding 8. A Man For All Seasons was a film about which British historical figure? Sir Thomas More 9. In 1843, Sir Charles Isham imported for the first time, what repulsive thing found in a garden? Garden Gnome 10. How many strings has a balalaika? Three 11. Which vegetable has the most calories? Avocado 12. Port-au-Prince is the capital of which Caribbean country? Haiti 13. What do the letters GNER stand for in railway terms? Great North Eastern Railways 14. In which country would you find the Apennine Mountains? Italy 15. Which country was the first to provide old age pensions in 1889? Germany 16. In which of the Bond films did Diana Rigg play the female lead? On Her Majestys Secret Service 17. What two counties lie on either side of the Wash? Norfolk/Lincolnshire 18. How many pieces does each player have in a game of Backgammon? Fifteen 19. What was invented by Jean de Mestral, after discovering that teasels and other burrs stuck to his clothes, using thousands of tiny hooks? Velcro 20. In which year will the next total eclipse be visible from Britain? 2090 (or 2081 if you count the Channel Isles)

21. Which singers first chart entry was called Love of the Loved? Cilla Black 22. How many double word score squares are there on a Scrabble board? Sixteen 23. Which American state lies immediately to the south of Alabama? Florida 24. In which year did the Beatles split up? 1970 25. What was the profession of Captain Kronos, in the film of the same name? Vampire Hunter 26. Which king of England had to wait for 11 years after his fathers death to succeed to the throne? Charles II 27. In France, what colour comes after Red in a traffic light sequence? Green no amber 28. If you had an 18 carat gold ring, what percentage of gold would be in it? 75% 29. What would you be if in the course of your work you used a jigger, a flagging iron and a round shaver (amongst other more obvious things!)? A Carpenter 30. Often roads and other building projects have to be diverted because they would affect an SSSI what does SSSI stand for? Site of Special Scientific Interest 31. The Battle of Bosworth Field brought an end to the wars of the roses in which county was it fought? Leicestershire 32. You have 2 carotid arteries to where do they carry blood? Head 33. In which city could you shop in the Ginza? Tokyo 34. If you saw Canard on the menu in a French restaurant, what would you expect to eat? Duck 35. In which year was the Kronenberg brewery founded? 1664! 36. What is the collective noun for a group of bears? Sleuth 37. What is the male equivalent of a ewe-lamb? Wether-lamb 38. What does the abbreviation UNESCO stand for? United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation 39. How many times was Gladstone Prime Minister of Britain? Four 40. How many women did Jack the Ripper murder? 5 officially but another 4 have been ascribed to him

1. The 1994 winter Olympics host town Lillehammer is in which country? Norway 2. Which series of films have had subtitles such as "Citizens on Patrol", "City Under Siege" and "Assignment Miami Beach? Police Academy 3. The Andaman Islands in the Indian Ocean are part of which country? India 4. Which bird has the scientific name "cuculus canorus"? Cuckoo 5. In which film released in 2000 does Mel Gibson star as advertising executive nick Marshall? What Women Want 6. When Big Ben strikes the hour, on what stroke is the hour correct, the first or the last? The First 7. How many times has John McEnroe won the Men's Singles title at Wimbledon? Three / 81, 83, 84 8. What name is given to a matador on horseback? Picador 9. Which actress, born in New York City in 1924, starred in the films To Have and To Have Not, The Big Sleep and Key Largo? Lauren Bacall 10. Named after an old French silver coin, what is the unit used for measuring the fineness of yarn? Denier 11. What do we call the orange roe on scallops? Coral 12. In what book did we meet the Eoli and the Morlocks? The Time Machine - H G Wells 13. Omphalitis is an infection of what part of the body? Navel 14. In 1967, which US singer had a No.1 single with 'Respect'? Aretha Franklin 15. Where would you find the Pensacola Mountains? Antarctica 16. What is the literal translation of the expression 'vis--vis'? Face to Face 17. Graphology is the study of what? Handwriting 18. Which little Richard classic includes the words: 'Along about ten I'll be flying high. Walk on out into the sky'? Rip it up 19. Lisbon, Eureka, Meyer and Villa Franca are all varieties of what? Lemons 20. What colour is pure molten gold? Green

21. Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe, was until the 1980s known by what name? Salisbury 22. Who served as the last British governor of Hong Kong? Chris Patten 23. What fashion designer created the perfume Chloe? Karl Lagerfeld 24. Which of Gilbert & Sullivan's operas is set in the Tower of London? Yeoman of the Guard 25. In which musical was the song "I remember it well"? Gigi 26. Who was the US President at the outbreak of the First World War? Woodrow Wilson 27. Jonquil is a shade of which colour? Yellow 28. In which year did Saddam Hussein become president of Iraq? 1979 29. What is the plural of Mongoose? Mongooses 30. What was boxer Walker Smith better known as? Sugar Ray Robinson 31. Which ex-newsreader presented 'Today's the Day' on BBC2? Martyn Lewis 32. What is the official language of Pakistan? Urdu 33. Who provided the voice to the big green ogre title character in the animated movie 'Shrek'? Mike Myers 34. What in the USA is the DEA concerned with? Drug Enforcement Agency 35. Which North African country doubled as the planet Tatatooine in the movie Star Wars? Tunisia 36. In which sport would competitors undertake a pawlata, eskimo and reverse screw? Canoeing (Rolls) 37. Which DH Lawrence novel is centred on Paul Morel and the stormy marriage between a coalminer and his ambitious wife? Sons & Lovers 38. Who are the only father and son to have fought for the World Heavyweight crown? Joe & Marvin Frasier 39. Which actress was born Mary Kathleen Collins? Bo Derek 40. What common word comes from the Latin for who are you? Quiz

1. Alba is the Gaelic name for which country? Scotland 2. A Gamelan is a percussion orchestra from which country? Indonesia 3. Also the name of a brimless hat, which city was the capital of Morocco from 808 to 1062? Fez 4. Which forename was shared by a famous French-born soldier who fought against Louis XIV and the famous French artist Delacroix? Eugene 5. After the Red Baron was killed, which famous person assumed command of his squadron - the famous Flying Circus? Hermann Goering 6. What name links a genre of music and the descendants of the people the British drove from the French colony of Acadia in the 18th century? Cajun 7. In which Commonwealth country was the composer and pianist Percy Aldridge Grainger born in 1882? Australia 8. They famously defeated a Roman Army at the Caudine Forks, in which modern-day country did the Samnite people dwell? (Central) Italy 9. Which island nation was so-named because a Spanish explorer thought he'd found the fabled source of a famous King's wealth? Solomon Islands 10. Where on the continent of South America can you spend Euros? French Guyana 11. In which culture might a visitor be greeted with a 'Hongi' - which involves the pressing together of noses? Maori 12. Its population exceeds 100 million, which Commonwealth country has the Taka as its currency? Bangladesh 13. The revolutionary movement 'Sendero Luminoso' is/was associated with which S American country? Peru 14. Which festival in the Western Christian Church gave its name to a bay and a city of South West Texas? Corpus Christi 15. The cities of Gary and South Bend (just outside which is the famous University of Notre Dame) are located in which 'Midwest' US state? Indiana 16. A narrow belt of land between Angola & Botswana, the Caprivi Strip gives which S.W. African nation access to the Zambezi River? Namibia 17. An island group that gave its name to a naval battle in WWII; in 1980, which company released the arcade version of the game Pac Man? Midway 18. What is the Western name for the city that Indians call Chennai - the English name also being a cocktail made from Vodka, Orange and Cranberry juice? Madras 19. What is the more common name of the process described in a medical dictionary as Parturition? (Giving) Birth 20. Originally known as Louisette, or Louison, what was known to the French criminal underworld as "the widow"? Guillotine

21. In which 1964 film did Omar Sharif play a person by the name of Temujin? Genghis Khan 22. His more devoted fans call themselves the '69 Club', which pop singer has been dubbed 'The Groover from Vancouver'? Brian Adams 23. Encyclopaedia Galactica is the chief rival to which other book? The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy 24. Which song, usually associated with Mexico, has a name meaning (in English) 'The Cockroach'? La Cucaracha 25. In a George M. Cohan song, which 5 words precede - "Remember me to Herald Square, Tell all the gang at 42nd Street, That I will soon be there"? "Give My Regards To Broadway" 26. In 1980, which UK recording artist collected together a group of people to found WOMAD (World of Music, Arts & Dance)? Peter Gabriel 27. Lawyers acting for which President reputedly made threatening noises about the resemblance of Dobby The House Elf in the 2nd Harry Potter film to their nation's leader? Vladimir Putin 28. In which film does Harrison Ford cross the Atlantic by passenger plane a year before the first transatlantic airline service & has him begin the return leg in an airship a year after transatlantic airship services ended? Indiana Jones & The Last Crusade 29. In which classic 1970s Warner Brothers TV Western series did we see the hero played in flash-back as a child by Radames Pera? Kung Fu 30. In 1914, which Polish-immigrant American invented Supreme Greasepaint, the first make-up specifically designed for on-screen (i.e. cinema) use? Max Factor 31. Which character in Disney's Monsters Inc. shares a name with the most trusted minister of King Henry IV of France? Sully (Sullivan) 32. Which object, fashionable in the West 100 years ago, took its name from the word "yes" as it appears in two European languages? Oui-ja' board 33. Sometimes called 'Sweet Potato', which musical instrument - a globular flute - has an Italian name meaning 'Little Goose'? Ocarina 34. Which Internet search-engine's name derives from the scientific name for the Wolf Spider - although their TV & banner adds feature a cuddly black Labrador? Lycos 35. Which bathroom fixture takes its name from the French word for a small horse? Bidet 36. Hashimoto's Disease, which causes Goitre, affects which gland in the human body? Thyroid 37. Which organic compounds impart yellow, orange, or red colours to flowers, fruits, and roots, and in animals are visible in fats, egg yolks, feathers, and shells? Carotenes 38. Who is the patron Saint of Boy Scouts? St George 39. What was the original English title of the 1965 film released in Mexican cinemas under the name The Rebel Novice Nun? The Sound of Music 40. Who was US Vice President when the bomb was dropped on Hiroshima? No-one!

1. What country did Pope visit after Britain in 1982? Argentina 2. In which UK town is there a replica of Taj Mahal? Brighton 3. What is the main food of the Basking Shark? Plankton 4. What nationality was Marie Curie? Polish 5. What do you do with a Dandy Brush & a Curry Comb? Groom a horse 6. What country did King Gustav V reign over 1907-1950? Sweden 7. Who would buy Cornerbricks? Stamp Collectors 8. What is the largest web-footed bird? Albatross 9. What do the Italians call their motorways? Autostrada 10. What civilization's lost city is at Machu Picchu? Inca 11. What is the term for a cancer-causing substance? Carcinogen 12. In which European city is the Luxembourg Garden? Paris 13. What did Thomas Sheraton design and produce? Furniture 14. Which French district produces Graves & Medoc wines? Bordeaux 15. What is the World Championship of Contract Bridge called? The Bermuda Bowl 16. What dance rose to fame in The Peppermint Lounge, NY? The Twist 17. In which Norwegian city do athletes run The Dream Mile? Oslo 18. What doctor did American author Max Brand create? Dr Kildare 19. What appear when the Sun activates your Melanocytes? Freckles 20. How many Road To .. films did Bing Crosby and Bob Hope make? Seven

21. What is the highest hand in Draw Poker with Wild Cards? 5 Aces (4 + Wild) 22. What 17th-century explorer was buried with a pipe and a box of tobacco? Walter Raleigh 23. What is known in various countries as Blind Fly, Blind Cow and Blind Buck? Blind Man's Buff 24. In what country was talent-spotter Hughie Green raised? Canada 25. How many claws does a Housecat have in total? Eighteen 26. What does a Cruciverbalist enjoy doing? Crosswords 27. What one type of cow produces over 80% of UK's milk? Friesian (Who put Dairy?) 28. What are Trinity, Trellis, Cable and Ladder of Life? Knitting Stitches 29. What are the three operative words on an Ouija Board? Yes, No, Goodbye 30. What animal provides Moroccan leather? Goat 31. What 5 cards make up the perfect Cribbage hand? One Jack, 4 Fives 32. In which castle was Princess Margaret born? (21 August 1930) Glamis Castle 33. What are "electric shadows" to the Chinese? Films 34. In which building are 47 Czars buried? The Kremlin 35. In flat-green bowling, how far MUST the jack be rolled? 25 yards 36. In which Brit city is the Peoples' Palace museum? Glasgow (and well worth a visit!) 37. In which Asian country is the city of O? Japan 38. How often is the Americas Cup for yachting held? Every four years 39. What is missing from a navel orange? Pips 40. What kind of apple is on The Beatles' Apple label? Granny Smith

1. 1. Which land mammal has the largest ears? African Elephant 2. What do Citronella candles smell of? Lemons 3. Mozambique is the world's largest producer of which nut? Cashew nut 4. How long must a person have had to be dead to qualify for a Blue Plaque? 20 years 5. Which American annual celebration was first marked during 1789? Thanksgiving 6. In which month did Samuel Pepys begin his famous diary? January 7. The first Girl Guides had to wear what colour stockings? Black 8. Which is the world's oldest surviving republic? San Marino 9. What is surrounded by amniotic fluid? An unborn baby 10. Which bird is India's national symbol? Peacock 11. Who were the subject of the Cat and Mouse act of 1913? Suffragettes 12. Which folklore fantasy tale is subtitled There and Back Again? The Hobbit 13. How many points are scored for a Motor Racing Grand Prix win? Ten 14. Lard is mainly produced from which animal? Pig 15. Papworth hospital is in which county? Cambridgeshire 16. Which Florida national park has a highway called Alligator Alley? Everglades 17. Which religious ceremony comes from the Greek word for 'to dip'? Baptism 18. How old was Billy the Kid when he died? 21 19. Which U2 member was once the all Ireland junior chess champion? Bono 20. Florence Nightingale was given the Freedom of which city in 1908? London

21. Who were Janet, Pam, Barbara, Jack, Peter, George and Colin? The Secret Seven 22. Which city was James Callaghan the Baron of? Cardiff 23. What name is given to a bell tower that is not attached to a church? Campanile 24. Which charity was in business from 1984-89 and raised 90million? Band Aid 25. David Carroll found theatrical fame under which name? Danny La Rue 26. What is a Sumo wrestling ring made from? Clay 27. Who was the first act to have seven consecutive US number one hit singles? Whitney Houston 28. Which powder includes turmeric, fenugreek, chillies and cumin? Curry powder 29. Eton school is in which county? Berkshire 30. Which country produces over 70 per cent of the world's Olive Oil? Greece 31. What action does a dromophobic fear? Crossing the road 32. A morello is a cherry but what is a morel? Mushroom 33. How many bridesmaids attended Princess Diana? Five 34. Which opera singer has sung on adverts for Kenco coffee and Renault cars? Lesley Garrett 35. Which naval base is situated in Hampshire? Gosport 36. Which Oscar winning film gave Vangelis a hit record in 1981? Chariots of Fire 37. In which sport is the Plunkett shield competed for? Cricket 38. Which King George bought Buckingham Palace? George III 39. Which animal can be red, arctic, bat-eared or fennec? Fox 40. Who wrote twelve volumes on Casanova? Casanova

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