tonyh29 Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 I still don't agree with the Much Wenlock answer. meh I didn't see you complaining when that other wrong answer agreed with you ( dog v snake and Which animal represents the deadly sin of envy) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted June 30, 2015 Moderator Share Posted June 30, 2015 Who wrote the following books? 1. The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy? Douglas Adams 2. The Grapes of Wrath Can't remember 3. Catch-22 Joseph Heller 4. The Catcher in the Rye J.D. Salinger 5. The Godfather? Mario Puso Each answer is a number. The answers are the numbers 1-7. Each number appears only once 6. The Russian 'Crimea Highway' trunk road from Moscow to the Crimea in Ukraine is the M (what)? Two 7. How many legs (or arms) are most usually on a starfish? Five 8. What is the larger number of the binary system? One 9. The early/mid-1900s American vaudeville comedy act was called the (how many) Stooges? Three 10. Traditionally the diameter of the 45rpm gramophone record is (how many) inches? Seven 11. What is the international SPI resin/polymer identification coding system number (typically shown within a recycling triangle symbol) for polystyrene? Six 12. The Marvel Comics superhero team led by Mr Fantastic was the Fanstastic (what)? Four Multiple choice 13 At the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards, Lady Gaga wore a controversial dress made of what: Leopard skin; Racoon pelts; Gold leaf; or Raw meat? 14 Held in turn by the ancient Phonecians, Greeks and Romans, Cyrenaica is a region of which African country: Gambia; Uganda; Tunisia; or Libya? 15 Which London Underground line serves Heathrow Airport: Piccadilly; Metropolitan; Central; or District? 16. What in the human body is the calcaneum: Skull; Heel bone; Wrist bone; or Rib cage? 17 Gametophobia is an informal term for the irrational fear of: Gambling; Birds; Marriage; or Walking? General knowledge 18. Taurine relates to which animal? Bull 19. What colour is the diagonal cross on the national flag of Jamaica? Ugh, either black or yellow. I'll go with yellow. 20. What is the longest line of latitude on the Earth? I assume the equator is a latitude? 21. Brothers Harry, Samuel, Albert and Jack established which film company in 1923? No idea so ... Universal 22 What is the name of the shallow circular transparent dish with a flat lid, used for the culture of micro-organisms? Petri 23 Mount Elbrus (5,642 metres) is the highest mountain in which continent? Europe. They seem obvious……………. (but obviously aren't) 24. From which country did French horns originate? Oh go on, France. 25. In the story of Cinderella (the French medieval version, which gave us the modern Western version) what were Cinderella's slippers made from? Glass 26. Where did Panama hats originate? USA 27. What nation invented the kilt? England 28. Where were the first modern Olympic Games held? Athens (or maybe Paris). 29. Catgut (for old musical instrument strings and tennis rackets, etc) was usually made from the intestines of which animal? Pig? 30. Who has the record for the highest free-fall parachute jump? That google bloke. Can't remember his name. Not Felix Baumgartner anyway. Please be gentle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leemond2008 Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 New quiz to come this afternoon, my team came joint first, just waiting to see the results Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leemond2008 Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 1. What was the population of the world at 31 Oct 2011 according to the United Nations: 4 billion; 5bn; 7bn; or 9bn? 2. Traditional UK government terminology for the persuasion of ministers to vote according to party policy is called: Prod; Poke; Push; Whip; or Lash? 3. The word desultory means: Rude and obscene; Humble and modest; Disconnected and unmethodical; or Cooling and sobering? 4. What French term, meaning 'high dressmaking', refers internationally to expensive designer clothing, typically of leading fashion houses? 5. What national population is projected to overtake China in 2020 as the largest in the world? 6. Horology is the study of the measurement of what? 7. What is the Christian service or ceremony, named from Greek meaning grateful, commemorating the Last Supper? 8. What grammatical sign takes its name from the Greek words 'under' and 'one'? 9. What military leader's name is an arm-lock applied from from behind, typically used in wrestling? 10. Kaun Banega Crorepati is loose Hindi translation and an Indian version of what popular TV gameshow? 11. What country features centrally and ironically in a map of Europe on the reverse face of Euro coins? 12. Lumia is a product brand of which phone company? 13. What incendiary gel weapon takes its name from its napthenic and palmitic acid constituents? 14. From Greek for gadfly, what is the sex hormonal substance which maintains/develops human female body characteristics? 15. What is the darkly common name for the plague which killed 30-50% of Europe between 1347-52? 16. The stern of a ship is its: Front-end; Back-end; Underside; or Deck? 17. From an old saying, a popular modern term for an advance booking discount is an 'Early (what)'? 18. How many grooves are on one side of a standard 33RPM vinyl LP record? 19. What sea lies directly south of the Irish Sea, bounded by England, Wales, Ireland and Brittany? 20. The 30 October 2011 was the first running of which F1 Grand event? 21. The UK's most senior civil servant has traditionally held what post: Cabinet Secretary; Speaker; Black Rod; or King/Queen? 22. The Saltire is which country's flag? 23. What famous detective/crime writer was the first goalkeeper and a founder of Portsmouth United Football club? 24. What naturally occurring and dangerous material is commonly represented by the formula Mg3(Si2O5)(OH)4 25. What, according to Forbes magazine in 2011 "...achieved in 7 years what the CIA could not in 60, i.e., knowing what 800million people think, read and listen to..." ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted July 3, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted July 3, 2015 (edited) 1. What was the population of the world at 31 Oct 2011 according to the United Nations: 4 billion; 5bn; 7bn; or 9bn? 7bn2. Traditional UK government terminology for the persuasion of ministers to vote according to party policy is called: Prod; Poke; Push; Whip; or Lash? whip3. The word desultory means: Rude and obscene; Humble and modest; Disconnected and unmethodical; or Cooling and sobering? Disconnected and unmethodical (I used this word today! )4. What French term, meaning 'high dressmaking', refers internationally to expensive designer clothing, typically of leading fashion houses? Haute COuture5. What national population is projected to overtake China in 2020 as the largest in the world? India?6. Horology is the study of the measurement of what? Whores7. What is the Christian service or ceremony, named from Greek meaning grateful, commemorating the Last Supper? I thought it was Maundy Thursday, but I'm not sure Maundy means Grateful.8. What grammatical sign takes its name from the Greek words 'under' and 'one'? I've looked over my whole keyboard and I can only think of Ampersand.9. What military leader's name is an arm-lock applied from from behind, typically used in wrestling? Nelson10. Kaun Banega Crorepati is loose Hindi translation and an Indian version of what popular TV gameshow? Who Wants to Be a Millionaire11. What country features centrally and ironically in a map of Europe on the reverse face of Euro coins? France?12. Lumia is a product brand of which phone company? Nokia 13. What incendiary gel weapon takes its name from its napthenic and palmitic acid constituents? Napalm14. From Greek for gadfly, what is the sex hormonal substance which maintains/develops human female body characteristics? oestrogen15. What is the darkly common name for the plague which killed 30-50% of Europe between 1347-52? Black Death16. The stern of a ship is its: Front-end; Back-end; Underside; or Deck? Back-end17. From an old saying, a popular modern term for an advance booking discount is an 'Early (what)'? bird18. How many grooves are on one side of a standard 33RPM vinyl LP record? no idea. 17819. What sea lies directly south of the Irish Sea, bounded by England, Wales, Ireland and Brittany? English channel? Does that count as a sea? Probably not20. The 30 October 2011 was the first running of which F1 Grand event? India?21. The UK's most senior civil servant has traditionally held what post: Cabinet Secretary; Speaker; Black Rod; or King/Queen? Speaker22. The Saltire is which country's flag? Scotchland23. What famous detective/crime writer was the first goalkeeper and a founder of Portsmouth United Football club? Arthur Conan Doyle24. What naturally occurring and dangerous material is commonly represented by the formula Mg3(Si2O5)(OH)4 No idea. Erm... some sort of explosive gas.25. What, according to Forbes magazine in 2011 "...achieved in 7 years what the CIA could not in 60, i.e., knowing what 800million people think, read and listen to..." ? Google Edited July 3, 2015 by Stevo985 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted July 3, 2015 Moderator Share Posted July 3, 2015 1. What was the population of the world at 31 Oct 2011 according to the United Nations: 4 billion; 5bn; 7bn; or 9bn?7bn2. Traditional UK government terminology for the persuasion of ministers to vote according to party policy is called: Prod; Poke; Push; Whip; or Lash?Whip3. The word desultory means: Rude and obscene; Humble and modest; Disconnected and unmethodical; or Cooling and sobering?Disconnected and unmethodical4. What French term, meaning 'high dressmaking', refers internationally to expensive designer clothing, typically of leading fashion houses?Couture5. What national population is projected to overtake China in 2020 as the largest in the world?India6. Horology is the study of the measurement of what?Time7. What is the Christian service or ceremony, named from Greek meaning grateful, commemorating the Last Supper?WHo cares8. What grammatical sign takes its name from the Greek words 'under' and 'one'?Hyphen9. What military leader's name is an arm-lock applied from from behind, typically used in wrestling?Nelson10. Kaun Banega Crorepati is loose Hindi translation and an Indian version of what popular TV gameshow?dunno11. What country features centrally and ironically in a map of Europe on the reverse face of Euro coins?Germany12. Lumia is a product brand of which phone company?Nokia13. What incendiary gel weapon takes its name from its napthenic and palmitic acid constituents?Napalm14. From Greek for gadfly, what is the sex hormonal substance which maintains/develops human female body characteristics?eostrogen15. What is the darkly common name for the plague which killed 30-50% of Europe between 1347-52?Black Death16. The stern of a ship is its: Front-end; Back-end; Underside; or Deck?Back17. From an old saying, a popular modern term for an advance booking discount is an 'Early (what)'?Bird18. How many grooves are on one side of a standard 33RPM vinyl LP record?One19. What sea lies directly south of the Irish Sea, bounded by England, Wales, Ireland and Brittany?Celtic Sea20. The 30 October 2011 was the first running of which F1 Grand event?India21. The UK's most senior civil servant has traditionally held what post: Cabinet Secretary; Speaker; Black Rod; or King/Queen?Cabinet Secretary22. The Saltire is which country's flag?Scotland23. What famous detective/crime writer was the first goalkeeper and a founder of Portsmouth United Football club?Arthur Conan Doyle24. What naturally occurring and dangerous material is commonly represented by the formula Mg3(Si2O5)(OH)4Dunno25. What, according to Forbes magazine in 2011 "...achieved in 7 years what the CIA could not in 60, i.e., knowing what 800million people think, read and listen to..." ?Google Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyh29 Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 (edited) Just doing a few of the ones that haven't been got rather than going through the whole. Lot 11. What country features centrally and ironically in a map of Europe on the reverse face of Euro coins? The word ironically suggests it The UK 25. What, according to Forbes magazine in 2011 "...achieved in 7 years what the CIA could not in 60, i.e., knowing what 800million people think, read and listen to..." ? Facebook Shirley ? Edited July 3, 2015 by tonyh29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrackpotForeigner Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 1. What was the population of the world at 31 Oct 2011 according to the United Nations: 7bn 2. Traditional UK government terminology for the persuasion of ministers to vote according to party policy is called: Prod; Poke; Push; Whip; or Lash? 3. The word desultory means: Rude and obscene; Humble and modest; Disconnected and unmethodical; or Cooling and sobering? 4. What French term, meaning 'high dressmaking', refers internationally to expensive designer clothing, typically of leading fashion houses? haute couture 5. What national population is projected to overtake China in 2020 as the largest in the world? Inja 6. Horology is the study of the measurement of what? Something silly, like crucifixes 7. What is the Christian service or ceremony, named from Greek meaning grateful, commemorating the Last Supper? Communion? 8. What grammatical sign takes its name from the Greek words 'under' and 'one'? Apostrophe? 9. What military leader's name is an arm-lock applied from from behind, typically used in wrestling? The Patton the back? 10. Kaun Banega Crorepati is loose Hindi translation and an Indian version of what popular TV gameshow? WWTBAM? 11. What country features centrally and ironically in a map of Europe on the reverse face of Euro coins? Switzerland 12. Lumia is a product brand of which phone company? Sony? 13. What incendiary gel weapon takes its name from its napthenic and palmitic acid constituents? Napalm 14. From Greek for gadfly, what is the sex hormonal substance which maintains/develops human female body characteristics? oestrogen 15. What is the darkly common name for the plague which killed 30-50% of Europe between 1347-52? Black death 16. The stern of a ship is its: Front-end; Back-end; Underside; or Deck? 17. From an old saying, a popular modern term for an advance booking discount is an 'Early (what)'? Bird? 18. How many grooves are on one side of a standard 33RPM vinyl LP record? one 19. What sea lies directly south of the Irish Sea, bounded by England, Wales, Ireland and Brittany? Atlantic? 20. The 30 October 2011 was the first running of which F1 Grand event? Abu Dhabu GP? 21. The UK's most senior civil servant has traditionally held what post: Cabinet Secretary; Speaker; Black Rod; or King/Queen? 22. The Saltire is which country's flag? Scotland? 23. What famous detective/crime writer was the first goalkeeper and a founder of Portsmouth United Football club? Arthur Conan Doyle 24. What naturally occurring and dangerous material is commonly represented by the formula Mg3(Si2O5)(OH)4 Asbestos? 25. What, according to Forbes magazine in 2011 "...achieved in 7 years what the CIA could not in 60, i.e., knowing what 800million people think, read and listen to..." ? google? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oaks Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 1. What was the population of the world at 31 Oct 2011 according to the United Nations: 4 billion; 5bn; 7bn; or 9bn? 7 2. Traditional UK government terminology for the persuasion of ministers to vote according to party policy is called: Prod; Poke; Push; Whip; or Lash? Whip 3. The word desultory means: Rude and obscene; Humble and modest; Disconnected and unmethodical; or Cooling and sobering? Disconnected 4. What French term, meaning 'high dressmaking', refers internationally to expensive designer clothing, typically of leading fashion houses? 5. What national population is projected to overtake China in 2020 as the largest in the world? India 6. Horology is the study of the measurement of what? Watches 7. What is the Christian service or ceremony, named from Greek meaning grateful, commemorating the Last Supper? Mass 8. What grammatical sign takes its name from the Greek words 'under' and 'one'? 9. What military leader's name is an arm-lock applied from from behind, typically used in wrestling? 10. Kaun Banega Crorepati is loose Hindi translation and an Indian version of what popular TV gameshow? The weakest link 11. What country features centrally and ironically in a map of Europe on the reverse face of Euro coins? Germany 12. Lumia is a product brand of which phone company? Microsoft 13. What incendiary gel weapon takes its name from its napthenic and palmitic acid constituents? 14. From Greek for gadfly, what is the sex hormonal substance which maintains/develops human female body characteristics? Hermasphadite 15. What is the darkly common name for the plague which killed 30-50% of Europe between 1347-52? Black 16. The stern of a ship is its: Front-end; Back-end; Underside; or Deck? Back-end 17. From an old saying, a popular modern term for an advance booking discount is an 'Early (what)'? 18. How many grooves are on one side of a standard 33RPM vinyl LP record? 1000 19. What sea lies directly south of the Irish Sea, bounded by England, Wales, Ireland and Brittany? North Sea 20. The 30 October 2011 was the first running of which F1 Grand event? Shanghai GP 21. The UK's most senior civil servant has traditionally held what post: Cabinet Secretary; Speaker; Black Rod; or King/Queen? BLACK ROD 22. The Saltire is which country's flag? Scotland 23. What famous detective/crime writer was the first goalkeeper and a founder of Portsmouth United Football club? Arthur Conan Doyle 24. What naturally occurring and dangerous material is commonly represented by the formula Mg3(Si2O5)(OH)4 25. What, according to Forbes magazine in 2011 "...achieved in 7 years what the CIA could not in 60, i.e., knowing what 800million people think, read and listen to..." ? Facebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowychap Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 1.7bn2.Whip3.4. Haute couture5. India6. Time7.8.9. Nelson10. Who wants to be a millionaire?11. UK12. Nokia13. Napalm14. Oestrogen.15. Black death16. Back-end17. Bird18. 119. Atlantic20. Singapore GP21. Cabinet secretary22. Scotland23. Conan Doyle24.25. Facebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted July 3, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted July 3, 2015 I read "ironically" as "iconically" in that question about the Euro. Which makes it a totally different question really! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leemond2008 Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 Sorry kids but it's a bit shit this week The 2005 US film ‘Fever Pitch', starring Drew Barrymore, is about which sport? In Europe, which colour denotes the easiest ski slope for skiers? What was the first name of Irish author Bram Stoker? Templeton Peck is a character in which US television series? Ancient Greek playwright Aeschylus was killed by having which creature dropped on his head by an eagle? Who plays Winston Wolf in the Direct Line Insurance television advertisements? Which British politician was dubbed ‘Big Beast' by the press, and was also known for his fondness for Hush Puppies'? Which sportsman won the fourth series of the British television show ‘Strictly Come Dancing' in 2006? What is the name of the paranoid android in the novel ‘The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' by Douglas Adams? Who designed the wedding dress worn by Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge? ‘A ‘what' in the Sun' is a 1959 play by Lorraine Hansbury? Who plays Edward Cullen in the ‘Twilight' film series? Used in church advent services, a Christingle is made using which fruit? The original Ferris Wheel was erected in which US state for the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition? Comedian Larry David starred in the US television show ‘Curb Your ‘what'? What is the title of the last UK number one hit for Swedish group Abba? What is the name of the US electric car manufacturer, founded in 2003, whose cars include the Model S and the Model X? The English city of Sheffield lies on which river? What is the capital of Kuwait? 9. Michael Hutchence was lead singer in which 1980's Australian band? 20. Which four letter word beginning with ‘I' is the chemical element of atomic number 26? 21. Which four letter word beginning with ‘I' is a day in the ancient Roman calendar which falls roughly in the middle of each month, from which other dates are calculated? 22. Which four letter word beginning with ‘I' is the male prayer leader in a mosque? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leemond2008 Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 I have just noticed that I didn't post last weeks answers, sorry it was a boozy one last weekend it must have slipped my mind I'll put it in a spoiler so it don't take up too much space on the page What was the population of the world at 31 Oct 2011 according to the United Nations: 4 billion; 5bn; 7bn; or 9bn? 7 billion Traditional UK government terminology for the persuasion of ministers to vote according to party policy is called: Prod; Poke; Push; Whip; or Lash? Whip The word desultory means: Rude and obscene; Humble and modest; Disconnected and unmethodical; or Cooling and sobering? Disconnected and unmethodical (as in communications particularly, from French desultor, vaulter, and earlier, salire, leap) What French term, meaning 'high dressmaking', refers internationally to expensive designer clothing, typically of leading fashion houses? Haute Couture What national population is projected to overtake China in 2020 as the largest in the world? India Horology is the study of the measurement of what? Time (and also the manufacture and collection of time-keeping instruments) What is the Christian service or ceremony, named from Greek meaning grateful, commemorating the Last Supper? Eucharist (from eukharistos - eu meaning well, and kharis, grace) What grammatical sign takes its name from the Greek words 'under' and 'one'? Hyphen What military leader's name is an arm-lock applied from from behind, typically used in wrestling? Nelson Kaun Banega Crorepati is loose Hindi translation and an Indian version of what popular TV gameshow? Who Wants to Be A Millionaire? What country features centrally and ironically in a map of Europe on the reverse face of Euro coins? UK (or Britain, not a member of the Euro) Lumia is a product brand of which phone company? Nokia What incendiary gel weapon takes its name from its napthenic and palmitic acid constituents? Napalm (a portmanteau word) From Greek for gadfly, what is the sex hormonal substance which maintains/develops human female body characteristics? Oestrogen (from Greek oistros, meaning gadfly and frenzy) What is the darkly common name for the plague which killed 30-50% of Europe between 1347-52? Black Death The stern of a ship is its: Front-end; Back-end; Underside; or Deck? Back-end From an old saying, a popular modern term for an advance booking discount is an 'Early (what)'? Bird (bonus point, what is the full expression? 'The early bird catches the worm') How many grooves are on one side of a standard 33RPM vinyl LP record? One What sea lies directly south of the Irish Sea, bounded by England, Wales, Ireland and Brittany? Celtic Sea The 30 October 2011 was the first running of which F1 Grand event? India The UK's most senior civil servant has traditionally held what post: Cabinet Secretary; Speaker; Black Rod; or King/Queen? Cabinet Secretary (King/Queen might be a figuratively amusing answer, but technically incorrect) The Saltire is which country's flag? Scotland What famous detective/crime writer was the first goalkeeper and a founder of Portsmouth United Football Club? Arthur Conan Doyle (creator of Sherlock Holmes) What naturally occurring and dangerous material is commonly represented by the formula Mg3(Si2O5)(OH)4 What, according to Forbes magazine in 2011 "...achieved in 7 years what the CIA could not in 60, i.e., knowing what 800million people think, read and listen to..." ? Facebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrackpotForeigner Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Behold the magnificent guesswork: The 2005 US film ‘Fever Pitch', starring Drew Barrymore, is about which sport? Baseball? In Europe, which colour denotes the easiest ski slope for skiers? White? What was the first name of Irish author Bram Stoker? Abraham? Templeton Peck is a character in which US television series? The A-Team Ancient Greek playwright Aeschylus was killed by having which creature dropped on his head by an eagle? Tortoise? Who plays Winston Wolf in the Direct Line Insurance television advertisements? Buster Keaton? Which British politician was dubbed ‘Big Beast' by the press, and was also known for his fondness for Hush Puppies'? Prescott? Which sportsman won the fourth series of the British television show ‘Strictly Come Dancing' in 2006? Darren whatsisname the cricketer? What is the name of the paranoid android in the novel ‘The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' by Douglas Adams? Marvin Who designed the wedding dress worn by Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge? John Galliano? ‘A ‘what' in the Sun' is a 1959 play by Lorraine Hansbury? Hun? Who plays Edward Cullen in the ‘Twilight' film series? Robert Pattinson Used in church advent services, a Christingle is made using which fruit? Passionfruit? The original Ferris Wheel was erected in which US state for the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition? Pennsylvania? Comedian Larry David starred in the US television show ‘Curb Your ‘what'? Enthusiasm What is the title of the last UK number one hit for Swedish group Abba? One of us? What is the name of the US electric car manufacturer, founded in 2003, whose cars include the Model S and the Model X? Tesla The English city of Sheffield lies on which river? Humber? What is the capital of Kuwait? Kuwait 9. Michael Hutchence was lead singer in which 1980's Australian band? INXS 20. Which four letter word beginning with ‘I' is the chemical element of atomic number 26? Iron? 21. Which four letter word beginning with ‘I' is a day in the ancient Roman calendar which falls roughly in the middle of each month, from which other dates are calculated? Ides? 22. Which four letter word beginning with ‘I' is the male prayer leader in a mosque? Immam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leemond2008 Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Off the top of my head you got 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted July 11, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted July 11, 2015 The 2005 US film ‘Fever Pitch', starring Drew Barrymore, is about which sport? I thought fever pitch was about football (soccer) In Europe, which colour denotes the easiest ski slope for skiers? Green What was the first name of Irish author Bram Stoker? Geoff Templeton Peck is a character in which US television series? The A Team Ancient Greek playwright Aeschylus was killed by having which creature dropped on his head by an eagle? Tortoise Who plays Winston Wolf in the Direct Line Insurance television advertisements? Harvey Keitel Which British politician was dubbed ‘Big Beast' by the press, and was also known for his fondness for Hush Puppies'? No idea. George Galloway Which sportsman won the fourth series of the British television show ‘Strictly Come Dancing' in 2006? Kieran Bracken What is the name of the paranoid android in the novel ‘The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' by Douglas Adams? Dunni Who designed the wedding dress worn by Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge? Timmy Hilfiger ‘A ‘what' in the Sun' is a 1959 play by Lorraine Hansbury? Romp Who plays Edward Cullen in the ‘Twilight' film series? Robert Pattinson Used in church advent services, a Christingle is made using which fruit? Orange The original Ferris Wheel was erected in which US state for the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition? Dunno. Maine? Comedian Larry David starred in the US television show ‘Curb Your ‘what'? Enthusiasm What is the title of the last UK number one hit for Swedish group Abba? Waterloo What is the name of the US electric car manufacturer, founded in 2003, whose cars include the Model S and the Model X? Tesla The English city of Sheffield lies on which river? River Dob What is the capital of Kuwait? Kuwait City (I think) 9. Michael Hutchence was lead singer in which 1980's Australian band? INXS 20. Which four letter word beginning with ‘I' is the chemical element of atomic number 26? Iron 21. Which four letter word beginning with ‘I' is a day in the ancient Roman calendar which falls roughly in the middle of each month, from which other dates are calculated? Can't even guess this. Iron? 22. Which four letter word beginning with ‘I' is the male prayer leader in a mosque? Iron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Can you name these people? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted August 24, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted August 24, 2015 Yes, the male, but only because he's been in the news recently. So I could take a guess at who the woman is from that! Jimmy Carter and his wife, which google tells me is Rosalyn Smith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyh29 Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 21. Which four letter word beginning with ‘I' is a day in the ancient Roman calendar which falls roughly in the middle of each month, from which other dates are calculated? Can't even guess this. Iron? you'll probably kick yourself , assuming you've heard the saying beware the Ides of March in relation to Julius Caesar .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted August 24, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted August 24, 2015 Yep, well aware. Something I'd have probably come up with if I'd given it more time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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