Daily Quiz anyone? New month of AUGUST thread

[zico]

OK. So here's the month of AUGUST quiz thread. You know the rules. Don't post your answers before the quizzer does. Don't forget to post your scores

[mallard]

9 thanks

[easthammer]

"12 for me as well, spooky eh! Thanks Zico"

[Westside]

12. Thanks Zico.

[zico]

"Parapsychology Quiz 1. Which word for a biologically unrelated look-alike is often portrayed in fiction as a paranormal phenomenon? Doppelganger 2. What 's' is an attempt to communicate with spirits? S?©ance 3. What flat board is also known as a spirit board or talking board? Ouija board 4. Found in the magical traditions of many cultures, what common term is given to an effigy into which pins are inserted? Voodoo doll 5. In 2022, which British politician offered a formal apology to people accused of witchcraft? Nicola Sturgeon (it was an apology to people between the 16th and 18th centuries. No Scottish people have been accused of witchcraft recently!) 6. What is the name of the deck of 25 cards used to conduct experiments for ESP? Zener cards 7. Psychokinesis or telekinesis is the supposed ability to do what by mental effort alone? Move objects 8. Which straight alignments are thought to connect important and sacred sites throughout the world with electromagnetic energy? Ley lines 9. What supposedly appeared in a series of five photographs taken in 1917 by Frances Griffiths and Elsie Wright, two young cousins who lived in Cottingley, England? Fairies (it was one of the greatest hoaxes of the 20th Century) 10. In which century did Nostradamus live? 16th century (December 1503 ‚Äì July 1566) 11. OBEs can be induced by sensory deprivation or near-death experiences, what does OBE stand for? Out-of-body experience 12. What word from its Latin meaning, basically means ""knowledge of the hidden""? Occult (from the Latin word occultus meaning ""clandestine, hidden, secret"") 13. What word or term first coined in 1882 by Frederic Myers, means the supposed communication of thoughts by means other than the known senses? Telepathy 14. Tasseography is fortune-telling using what? Tea leaves (or coffee grounds, or wine sediments) 15. Uri Geller was born in which modern day country? Israel 16. Which American village is the setting of the book by Jay Anson (published in 1977) about a house terrorized by paranormal phenomena? It has been adapted into a series of films, the first made in 1979. Amityville 17. Extrasensory perception or ESP, is also called what sense? Sixth sense 18. Which well-known Victorian author, who helped to popularize the mystery of the Mary Celeste, had a longstanding interest in paranormal phenomena? Arthur Conan Doyle 19. How many cards are in a pack of tarot cards? 78 cards 20. Which modern pagan religion was introduced to the public in 1954 by retired British civil servant, Gerald Gardner? Wicca"

[zico]

"Parapsychology Quiz 1. Which word for a biologically unrelated look-alike is often portrayed in fiction as a paranormal phenomenon? 2. What 's' is an attempt to communicate with spirits? 3. What flat board is also known as a spirit board or talking board? 4. Found in the magical traditions of many cultures, what common term is given to an effigy into which pins are inserted? 5. In 2022, which British politician offered a formal apology to people accused of witchcraft? 6. What is the name of the deck of 25 cards used to conduct experiments for ESP? 7. Psychokinesis or telekinesis is the supposed ability to do what by mental effort alone? 8. Which straight alignments are thought to connect important and sacred sites throughout the world with electromagnetic energy? 9. What supposedly appeared in a series of five photographs taken in 1917 by Frances Griffiths and Elsie Wright, two young cousins who lived in Cottingley, England? 10. In which century did Nostradamus live? 11. OBEs can be induced by sensory deprivation or near-death experiences, what does OBE stand for? 12. What word from its Latin meaning, basically means ""knowledge of the hidden""? 13. What word or term first coined in 1882 by Frederic Myers, means the supposed communication of thoughts by means other than the known senses? 14. Tasseography is fortune-telling using what? 15. Uri Geller was born in which modern day country? 16. Which American village is the setting of the book by Jay Anson (published in 1977) about a house terrorized by paranormal phenomena? It has been adapted into a series of films, the first made in 1979. 17. Extrasensory perception or ESP, is also called what sense? 18. Which well-known Victorian author, who helped to popularize the mystery of the Mary Celeste, had a longstanding interest in paranormal phenomena? 19. How many cards are in a pack of tarot cards? 20. Which modern pagan religion was introduced to the public in 1954 by retired British civil servant, Gerald Gardner?"

[zebthecat]

12 thanks zico

[mallard]

9 thanks Zico

[easthammer]

I am obviously not a people person! Just 6 today thanks Zico

[Westside]

10. Thanks Zico.

[Mike Oxsaw]

"If I can get a point for the answer ""Cheetah"" to question number 11, then 1 point for me today - my personal best."

[zico]

"People Quiz 1. Which 2014 film is based on the autobiography of Chris Kyle? American Sniper 2. Which former MP dated weather girl Sian Lloyd from 2002 to 2006? Lembit Opik 3. In which European country is it believed that North Korean leader Kim Jong-un attended school for several years? Switzerland 4. Who became prime minister of the new Republic of Zimbabwe in 1980? Robert Mugabe 5. What role on screen do actors Gary Oldman, Timothy Spall and Robert Hardy have in common? They have all played Winston Churchill 6. Who married Priscilla Chan in 2012? Mark Zuckerberg 7. Who said: 'I spent a lot of money on booze, birds and fast cars. The rest I just squandered'? George Best 8. Geoff Boycott, Dickie Bird and chat show host Michael Parkinson have all played for which Yorkshire town's cricket club? Barnsley 9. Myleene Klass first rose to fame as a member of which now defunct pop band? Hear'Say 10. What body of water did David Walliams swim, in September 2011, raising more than £2m for Sport Relief? River Thames (from 5 to 12 September 2011) 11. Who was Ronald Reagan married to in the 1940s? Jane Wyman 12. Which late actor played the role of Tony Soprano on television? James Gandolfini 13. Who made headlines for having an affair with his secretary Sara Keays in the 1980s? Cecil Parkinson 14. Which pop duo consisted of twin sisters Gabriela and Monica Irimia? The Cheeky Girls 15. In which country was Florence Nightingale born? Italy (she was born in the city of Florence) 16. What popular female talk show hostess turned down an offer for the role of Phoebe in Friends? Ellen DeGeneres 17. Which infamous English occultist, once dubbed 'the wickedest man in the world', is found on the Beatles Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band album cover? Aleister Crowley 18. John Dillinger was the first person to hold which sinister title? (four words) Public Enemy Number One 19. Who was Klara P??lzl? Adolf Hitler's mother 20. What actor and Hollywood megastar witnessed a pedestrian get hit by a car that fled the scene, summoned an ambulance, followed it to the hospital where he discovered that the patient was uninsured, and paid the victim’s $7,000 emergency room bill? Tom Cruise"

[zico]

"People Quiz 1. Which 2014 film is based on the autobiography of Chris Kyle? 2. Which former MP dated weather girl Sian Lloyd from 2002 to 2006? 3. In which European country is it believed that North Korean leader Kim Jong-un attended school for several years? 4. Who became prime minister of the new Republic of Zimbabwe in 1980? 5. What role on screen do actors Gary Oldman, Timothy Spall and Robert Hardy have in common? 6. Who married Priscilla Chan in 2012? 7. Who said: 'I spent a lot of money on booze, birds and fast cars. The rest I just squandered'? 8. Geoff Boycott, Dickie Bird and chat show host Michael Parkinson have all played for which Yorkshire town's cricket club? 9. Myleene Klass first rose to fame as a member of which now defunct pop band? 10. What body of water did David Walliams swim, in September 2011, raising more than £2m for Sport Relief? 11. Who was Ronald Reagan married to in the 1940s? 12. Which late actor played the role of Tony Soprano on television? 13. Who made headlines for having an affair with his secretary Sara Keays in the 1980s? 14. Which pop duo consisted of twin sisters Gabriela and Monica Irimia? 15. In which country was Florence Nightingale born? 16. What popular female talk show hostess turned down an offer for the role of Phoebe in Friends? 17. Which infamous English occultist, once dubbed 'the wickedest man in the world', is found on the Beatles Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band album cover? 18. John Dillinger was the first person to hold which sinister title? (four words) 19. Who was Klara P??lzl? 20. What actor and Hollywood megastar witnessed a pedestrian get hit by a car that fled the scene, summoned an ambulance, followed it to the hospital where he discovered that the patient was uninsured, and paid the victim’s $7,000 emergency room bill?"

[easthammer]

13 thanks Zico

[zico]

"Yeah of course Zeb, well pointed out."

[zebthecat]

"15 today thank zico. 16 if you will allow ""Dog Star"" for Q17."

[Westside]

13. Thanks Zico.

[zico]

"Night Quiz 1. The catchphrase ""It's goodnight from me. And it’s goodnight from him."" is associated with which television show? The Two Ronnies 2. What is the name of the fictional police detective played by Sidney Poitier in the 1967 film, In the Heat of the Night? Virgil Tibbs 3. Freddie Mercury wrote the song Bohemian Rhapsody for which 1975 album? A Night at the Opera 4. If animals that are active in daytime are described as diurnal, what adjective is used to describe animals that are active during the nighttime? Nocturnal 5. Which Stephen wrote the music and lyrics to the musical A Little Night Music? Stephen Sondheim 6. About which politician did Ann Widdecombe say there was ""something of the night about him""? Michael Howard 7. What well-known name was given to the purge in Nazi Germany from June 30 to July 2, 1934, when Hitler wiped out hundreds of potential enemies in his own political party? The Night of the Long Knives 8. Do not go gentle into that good night is a famous poem by which poet? Dylan Thomas 9. Which film was the only X-rated film ever to win a Best Picture Academy Award? (Note: such a classification no longer exists) Midnight Cowboy 10. The foliage and berries of the plant deadly nightshade are extremely toxic, by which other name, meaning beautiful woman, is this plant known? Belladonna ('bella donna' means beautiful woman in Italian) 11. Who was the original presenter of the British television bloopers show It'll Be Alright on the Night? Dennis Norden 12. What was the name of the character played by John Travolta in Saturday Night Fever? Tony Manero 13. Which 1964 film based on a play of the same name by Tennessee Williams, starred Richard Burton and Ava Gardner? The Night of the Iguana 14. Which country is known as the Land of the Midnight Sun? Norway 15. In the 2006 fantasy-comedy film Night at the Museum who plays the 'come alive' wax model of Theodore Roosevelt? Robin Williams 16. Which famous 1889 painting by Vincent van Gogh depicts the view from his asylum room window, just before sunrise and featuring the village below? The Starry Night 17. What is the name of the brightest star in the night sky? Sirius 18. Abba’s last major hit before their breakup, “Summer Night City”, was released in 1979. This is one of the tracks on which album? Voulez-Vous 19. What is the better-known name of Robin Goodfellow in Shakespeare's play A Midsummer Night's Dream? Puck 20. Which phrase, often used to describe anything unknown that might be frightening, is also the title of a Dad's Army episode where the platoon is lost and spend the night in a deserted house? Things That Go Bump in the Night"

[zico]

"Night Quiz 1. The catchphrase ""It's goodnight from me. And it’s goodnight from him."" is associated with which television show? The Two Ronnies 2. What is the name of the fictional police detective played by Sidney Poitier in the 1967 film, In the Heat of the Night? Virgil Tibbs 3. Freddie Mercury wrote the song Bohemian Rhapsody for which 1975 album? A Night at the Opera 4. If animals that are active in daytime are described as diurnal, what adjective is used to describe animals that are active during the nighttime? Nocturnal 5. Which Stephen wrote the music and lyrics to the musical A Little Night Music? Stephen Sondheim 6. About which politician did Ann Widdecombe say there was ""something of the night about him""? Michael Howard 7. What well-known name was given to the purge in Nazi Germany from June 30 to July 2, 1934, when Hitler wiped out hundreds of potential enemies in his own political party? The Night of the Long Knives 8. Do not go gentle into that good night is a famous poem by which poet? Dylan Thomas 9. Which film was the only X-rated film ever to win a Best Picture Academy Award? (Note: such a classification no longer exists) Midnight Cowboy 10. The foliage and berries of the plant deadly nightshade are extremely toxic, by which other name, meaning beautiful woman, is this plant known? Belladonna ('bella donna' means beautiful woman in Italian) 11. Who was the original presenter of the British television bloopers show It'll Be Alright on the Night? Dennis Norden 12. What was the name of the character played by John Travolta in Saturday Night Fever? Tony Manero 13. Which 1964 film based on a play of the same name by Tennessee Williams, starred Richard Burton and Ava Gardner? The Night of the Iguana 14. Which country is known as the Land of the Midnight Sun? Norway 15. In the 2006 fantasy-comedy film Night at the Museum who plays the 'come alive' wax model of Theodore Roosevelt? Robin Williams 16. Which famous 1889 painting by Vincent van Gogh depicts the view from his asylum room window, just before sunrise and featuring the village below? The Starry Night 17. What is the name of the brightest star in the night sky? Sirius 18. Abba’s last major hit before their breakup, “Summer Night City”, was released in 1979. This is one of the tracks on which album? Voulez-Vous 19. What is the better-known name of Robin Goodfellow in Shakespeare's play A Midsummer Night's Dream? Puck 20. Which phrase, often used to describe anything unknown that might be frightening, is also the title of a Dad's Army episode where the platoon is lost and spend the night in a deserted house? Things That Go Bump in the Night"

[zico]

"With the nights sadly drawing in again here is a Night Quiz 1. The catchphrase ""It's goodnight from me. And it’s goodnight from him."" is associated with which television show? 2. What is the name of the fictional police detective played by Sidney Poitier in the 1967 film, In the Heat of the Night? 3. Freddie Mercury wrote the song Bohemian Rhapsody for which 1975 album? 4. If animals that are active in daytime are described as diurnal, what adjective is used to describe animals that are active during the nighttime? 5. Which Stephen wrote the music and lyrics to the musical A Little Night Music? 6. About which politician did Ann Widdecombe say there was ""something of the night about him""? 7. What well-known name was given to the purge in Nazi Germany from June 30 to July 2, 1934, when Hitler wiped out hundreds of potential enemies in his own political party? 8. Do not go gentle into that good night is a famous poem by which poet? 9. Which film was the only X-rated film ever to win a Best Picture Academy Award? (Note: such a classification no longer exists) 10. The foliage and berries of the plant deadly nightshade are extremely toxic, by which other name, meaning beautiful woman, is this plant known? 11. Who was the original presenter of the British television bloopers show It'll Be Alright on the Night? 12. What was the name of the character played by John Travolta in Saturday Night Fever? 13. Which 1964 film based on a play of the same name by Tennessee Williams, starred Richard Burton and Ava Gardner? 14. Which country is known as the Land of the Midnight Sun? 15. In the 2006 fantasy-comedy film Night at the Museum who plays the 'come alive' wax model of Theodore Roosevelt? 16. Which famous 1889 painting by Vincent van Gogh depicts the view from his asylum room window, just before sunrise and featuring the village below? 17. What is the name of the brightest star in the night sky? 18. Abba’s last major hit before their breakup, “Summer Night City”, was released in 1979. This is one of the tracks on which album? 19. What is the better-known name of Robin Goodfellow in Shakespeare's play A Midsummer Night's Dream? 20. Which phrase, often used to describe anything unknown that might be frightening, is also the title of a Dad's Army episode where the platoon is lost and spend the night in a deserted house?"

[Westside]

13. Thanks Zico.

[Matthew Holmes]

11 today Thought I’d got more at the time but 11 seem most appropriate

[zebthecat]

16 today thanks zico. Never knew about the ABBA question. Sounds as if it would have been a totally different song with Gypsy Girl lyrics.

[zico]

"Repeated Names Quiz 1. Duran Duran named their band after the character ""Dr. Durand Durand"" from which sci-fi film? Barbarella 2. A cliche often used by property experts, what are the three most important factors in determining the desirability of a property? Location, location, location 3. Which bird has the scientific name Troglodytes troglodytes? Wren (Eurasian wren) 4. Jerome K. Jerome is best known for which humorous book? Three Men in a Boat 5. What was the nickname of William Joyce, who broadcast Nazi propaganda to the UK from Germany during World War Two? Lord Haw Haw 6. Can you name the football agent who had two famous football playing sons and a daughter who is a professional netball coach? Neville Neville 7. Hungarian-born American actress, born 1917 Zsa Zsa Gabor 8. Who did Sirhan Sirhan infamously assassinate? Senator Robert F. Kennedy 9. What was the nationality of diplomat Boutros Boutros-Ghali, who was the sixth Secretary-General of the United Nations? Egyptian 10. The character Major Major Major Major features in which Joseph Heller novel? Catch-22 11. Which small South Pacific Island northwest of Tahiti is a popular luxury resort destination where some guest bungalows are perched over the water on stilts? Bora Bora 12. Humbert Humbert is a fictional character from which novel? Lolita (by Vladimir Nabokov) 13. James James wrote which country's national anthem? Wales (Hen Wlad fy Nhadau (also known as Land of my Fathers)) 14. Can you name the adopted son of Barney and Betty Rubble? Bamm-Bamm 15. How many 'mads' are in the title of a 1963 American comedy film directed by Stanley Kramer and starring Spencer Tracy with an all-star cast? 4 Mads (the title is: It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World) 16. Ricky Ricardo was a fictional character from which 1950s American television sitcom? I Love Lucy 17. Which Italian astronomer from Pisa has been called the ""father of observational astronomy""? Galileo Galilei 18. American all-female rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1978 with Belinda Carlisle on lead vocals? The Go-Go's 19. Former U.S. President Bill Clinton reportedly said, ""Baden-Baden is so nice, that you have to name it twice."" In what country could you soak in the spas of Baden-Baden? Germany 20. Originally called 'Gypsy Girl', by what name was this single known on its release in November 1976. It peaked at number three in the UK chart but was a number one in seven countries. Money, Money, Money – Abba"

[zico]

"Repeated Names Quiz 1. Duran Duran named their band after the character ""Dr. Durand Durand"" from which sci-fi film? 2. A cliche often used by property experts, what are the three most important factors in determining the desirability of a property? 3. Which bird has the scientific name Troglodytes troglodytes? 4. Jerome K. Jerome is best known for which humorous book? 5. What was the nickname of William Joyce, who broadcast Nazi propaganda to the UK from Germany during World War Two? 6. Can you name the football agent who had two famous football playing sons and a daughter who is a professional netball coach? 7. Hungarian-born American actress, born 1917 8. Who did Sirhan Sirhan infamously assassinate? 9. What was the nationality of diplomat Boutros Boutros-Ghali, who was the sixth Secretary-General of the United Nations? 10. The character Major Major Major Major features in which Joseph Heller novel? 11. Which small South Pacific Island northwest of Tahiti is a popular luxury resort destination where some guest bungalows are perched over the water on stilts? 12. Humbert Humbert is a fictional character from which novel? 13. James James wrote which country's national anthem? 14. Can you name the adopted son of Barney and Betty Rubble? 15. How many 'mads' are in the title of a 1963 American comedy film directed by Stanley Kramer and starring Spencer Tracy with an all-star cast? 16. Ricky Ricardo was a fictional character from which 1950s American television sitcom? 17. Which Italian astronomer from Pisa has been called the ""father of observational astronomy""? 18. American all-female rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1978 with Belinda Carlisle on lead vocals? 19. Former U.S. President Bill Clinton reportedly said, ""Baden-Baden is so nice, that you have to name it twice."" In what country could you soak in the spas of Baden-Baden? 20. Originally called 'Gypsy Girl', by what name was this single known on its release in November 1976. It peaked at number three in the UK chart but was a number one in seven countries."

[Westside]

15. Thanks Zico