Daily Quiz anyone?

[easthammer]

"If you are stuck at home and bored like me. How about exercising the old grey cells? I have for a number of years run quiz nights and couple of times a year. I was due to do one tomorrow which is now cancelled So I have a bank of questions sitting in my computer's hard drive. They are quite eclectic in their nature. I am thinking I could put up a set of questions for which you write down your answers. After 30mins or so I will put up the answers. DO NOT POST YOUR ANSWERS. before I post the right answers. You mark your own answers and post your score. I will then record the scores and at the end of the ""lockdown"" we will see who is WHO's brainbox supreme. Obiviously no looking up the answers (you only cheat yourselves) Word of warning these won't be easy questions as they have been devised for teams of six. Forming teams on here might be too problematic. So I'll try to pick out the easier questions. Any interest?"

[Mad Dog]

"Celebrities in trouble 1. What was the name of the lady of the night who was caught with Hugh grant? 2. After wrapping filming, which actor was replaced in ""all the money in the world"" due to allegations against him? 3. Who replaced him? 4. Russel brand first found mainstream fame hosting which reality based tv show? 5. What was winona ryder arrested for? 6. Which celebrity ... ahem... ""befriended"" Jordan chandler in 1992 leading to allegations in 1994 (yes it was that long ago) 7. In 2022 which singer was convicted and sentenced to 31 years for crimes involving under age children? 8.which mcu star was sentenced to 3 years in prison in 1999 (serving 15 months) 9. Which singer was sentenced to 131 days in prison for being kicked out of court rehab for assaulting rihanna? 10 in 1966 which future soap star was convicted of murder and served 10 years in prison (where he discovered acting) 11. In 2003 which singer was arrested following a racial incident in ""the drink"" nightclub in Guildford, just ad their career was taking off 12. Which celebrity chef was jailed in 1998 for burglary 13. Aged 17 why was stephen fry sentenced to 3 months in prison? 14. Who was arrested for drink driving? Ant or Dec? 15. Following revelations about Jimmy Saville, what was the name of the police investigation that led to the arrests of several famous people in the uk?"

[Westside]

"13, thanks Zico."

[easthammer]

"Just 10 for me, which I knew, the guesses weren't successful, thanks Zico"

[Mad Dog]

"14. Gracias. Tomorrow quiz is a russel brand inspired ""wrong'uns"" special"

[Far Cough]

"Didn't have my state that I lived in for some time, Minnesota which is Land of a 10,000 Lakes or North Star state"

[Far Cough]

14 thank you

[zico]

US STATE NICKNAMES Can you name the States that have the following nicknames? 1 The Centennial State COLORADO 2 The Pelican State LOUISIANA 3 The Aloha State HAWAII 4 The Silver State NEVADA 5 The Empire State NEW YORK 6 The Yellowhammer State ALABAMA 7 The Magnolia State MISSISSIPPI 8 Mount Rushmore State SOUTH DAKOTA 9 The First State DELAWARE 10 The Badger State WISCONSIN 11 The Hoosier State INDIANA 12 The Garden State NEW JERSEY 13 The Last Frontier ALASKA 14 The Lone Star State TEXAS 15 Land of Enchantment NEW MEXICO 16 The Sunshine State FLORIDA 17 The Green Mountain State VERMONT 18 The Bluegrass State KENTUCKY 19 The Show-Me State MISSOURI 20 Old Dominion VIRGINIA 21 The Golden State CALIFORNIA 22 The Beaver State OREGON 23 The Wolverine State MICHIGAN 24 The Volunteer State TENNESSEE 25 The Peach State GEORGIA

[zico]

US STATE NICKNAMES Can you name the States that have the following nicknames? 1 The Centennial State COLORADO 2 The Pelican State LOUISIANA 3 The Aloha State HAWAII 4 The Silver State NEVADA 5 The Empire State NEW YORK 6 The Yellowhammer State ALABAMA 7 The Magnolia State MISSISSIPPI 8 Mount Rushmore State SOUTH DAKOTA 9 The First State DELAWARE 10 The Badger State WISCONSIN 11 The Hoosier State INDIANA 12 The Garden State NEW JERSEY 13 The Last Frontier ALASKA 14 The Lone Star State TEXAS 15 Land of Enchantment NEW MEXICO 16 The Sunshine State FLORIDA 17 The Green Mountain State VERMONT 18 The Bluegrass State KENTUCKY 19 The Show-Me State MISSOURI 20 Old Dominion VIRGINIA 21 The Golden State CALIFORNIA 22 The Beaver State OREGON 23 The Wolverine State MICHIGAN 24 The Volunteer State TENNESSEE 25 The Peach State GEORGIA

[zico]

"Thanks for the Elgin explanation East, should have double checked that one. Yeah looked at coach but we wouldn't get back until 2.45am and it's a two and a half hour journey. Looking to see if the other half can get a day off so could get a coach up and hotel stay but just no idea really on where to stay, plus of course hotels have conveniently put their prices up now there is a strike!! US STATE NICKNAMES Can you name the States that have the following nicknames? Options at the end 1 The Centennial State 2 The Pelican State 3 The Aloha State 4 The Silver State 5 The Empire State 6 The Yellowhammer State 7 The Magnolia State 8 Mount Rushmore State 9 The First State 10 The Badger State 11 The Hoosier State 12 The Garden State 13 The Last Frontier 14 The Lone Star State 15 Land of Enchantment 16 The Sunshine State 17 The Green Mountain State 18 The Bluegrass State 19 The Show-Me State 20 Old Dominion 21 The Golden State 22 The Beaver State 23 The Wolverine State 24 The Volunteer State 25 The Peach State Options – ALABAMA - ALASKA – CALIFORNIA - COLORADO – DELAWARE – FLORIDA – GEORGIA - HAWAII – INDIANA – KENTUCKY - LOUISIANA – MICHIGAN - MISSISSIPPI – MISSOURI - NEVADA - NEW JERSEY - NEW MEXICO - NEW YORK –– OREGON - SOUTH DAKOTA – TENNESSEE - TEXAS- VERMONT – VIRGINIA - WISCONSIN"

[easthammer]

"25 for me today thanks Zico Just one minor issue: The Elgin marbles are not really linked to Elgin the place ( which was once a city but not anymore it appears- lost a point there in the eight cities question) The Elgin Marbles are named after the 7th Earl of Elgin who ""obtained"" them. I didn't know but when I checked his ancestral home was about 150 miles away from the city! Apparently, the title goes to the head of the Clan Bruce ( Good Game Good Game:) As for your trip depending on where you are in Sussex how about a Coach to Victoria ? Only 10mins on bus or tube to Albert Hall from there"

[zico]

"Thanks Westside, it's getting up from Sussex that's the problem. Think our only option is to drive up on 4th and get a decent hotel with on site parking, but when you haven't got a clue about London it's not easy to work out where."

[Mad Dog]

"18. In my best rab c voice ""cheers hen"""

[Far Cough]

"A respectable 23, cheers zico"

[Westside]

"21 for me today. Thanks. Regarding your trip to London Zico, are you within driving distance of an Elizabeth Line station? From what I've read, it's not affected by the latest strikes (do please check). Nor is London Underground, if you can drive to a tube station."

[zico]

"Fellow quizzers, wondering if any of you are in London and may be able to advise? We were off to a concert at the Royal Albert Hall on 4th October but our travel plans up from Mid Sussex have been scuppered by the train strikes recently announced. Don't really want to drive to London in the dark so are looking at possibilities re hotels and drive up on the day, either that or I'll have to try and flog the tickets. Any ideas I might not have thought of? Thanks. Around Scotland 1. Which army regiment founded in 1650 takes its name from the Border's town in which it was formed? The Coldstream Guards 2. Which Royal residence is situated in the Grampian region? Balmoral Castle 3. Which town in the Highlands is the centre of the UK's skiing industry? Aviemore 4. By what name are Scottish mountains over 3,000 ft. high known by? Munros 5. Which city is home to the Scottish Parliament? Edinburgh 6. Which town is said to be the ""Home of Golf""? St. Andrews 5. Which city is known as ""The Granite City""? Aberdeen 6. Which town is home to the annual Highland Games? Braemar 7. What is the highest mountain in Scotland? Ben Nevis 8. Which town usually provides the finishing point for walks starting in Lands End? John O'Groats 9. Which Loch in Scotland has the largest surface area? Loch Lomond 10. Which Island group houses the most Northerly settlement, castle and church in the British Isles? The Shetland Islands 11. A rich fruit cake decorated on top with split almonds is named after which Scottish place? Dundee 12. What is the name of the highest point of the extinct volcano that overlooks Edinburgh? Arthur's Seat 13. Which town on the Scottish Borders is traditionally a destination for runaway brides? Gretna Green 14. Which moor four miles east of Inverness was the site of the last major battle on British soil? Culloden - Battle of Culloden [16 April 1746] 15. Which racecourse hosts the Scottish Grand National each year? Ayr 16. By what name is the Royal Highland Regiment often known? The Black Watch 17. Cornton Vale is Scotland's only all-female prison, near which city is it located? Stirling 18. After which town are the Parthenon Marbles usually referred? Elgin 19. What is the largest Loch, by volume, in Scotland? Loch Ness 20. What are the EIGHT cities in Scotland? Point for each Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Stirling, Perth and Dunfermline"

[zico]

Oops I did it yet again! Oh well you should all have got that one anyway! Thanks Cough.

[Far Cough]

"Hi zico, number 7?"

[zico]

"Around Scotland 1. Which army regiment founded in 1650 takes its name from the Border's town in which it was formed? 2. Which Royal residence is situated in the Grampian region? 3. Which town in the Highlands is the centre of the UK's skiing industry? 4. By what name are Scottish mountains over 3,000 ft. high known by? 5. Which city is home to the Scottish Parliament? 6. Which town is said to be the ""Home of Golf""? 5. Which city is known as ""The Granite City""? 6. Which town is home to the annual Highland Games? 7. What is the highest mountain in Scotland?Ben Nevis 8. Which town usually provides the finishing point for walks starting in Lands End? 9. Which Loch in Scotland has the largest surface area? 10. Which Island group houses the most Northerly settlement, castle and church in the British Isles? 11. A rich fruit cake decorated on top with split almonds is named after which Scottish place? 12. What is the name of the highest point of the extinct volcano that overlooks Edinburgh? 13. Which town on the Scottish Borders is traditionally a destination for runaway brides? 14. Which moor four miles east of Inverness was the site of the last major battle on British soil? 15. Which racecourse hosts the Scottish Grand National each year? 16. By what name is the Royal Highland Regiment often known? 17. Cornton Vale is Scotland's only all-female prison, near which city is it located? 18. After which town are the Parthenon Marbles usually referred? 19. What is the largest Loch, by volume, in Scotland? 20. What are the EIGHT cities in Scotland? Point for each"

[easthammer]

13 today thanks Zico

[Mad Dog]

13 Gracias

[Far Cough]

12 thanks zico

[Westside]

"14 for me, today. Thanks Zico."

[zico]

"People 1. Which US film actress had a life-jacket named after her? Mae West 2. Which oil billionaire said: ‘The meek shall inherit the earth but not the mineral rights’? Jean Paul Getty 3. In which country was explorer Christopher Columbus born? Italy 4. Who was the first monarch crowned in Westminster Abbey? William the Conqueror 5. Who shot Lee Harvey Oswald? Jack Ruby 6. Born Roy Harold Scherer - his stepfather Wallace Fitzgerald later legally adopted him, and his name became Roy Fitzgerald – Later again his acting agent chose his screen name from Gibraltar and a North American river. By what name was this actor famously known? Rock Hudson (Rock of Gibraltar, Hudson River) 7. George Lansbury, a former leader of the Labour Party, had a film-actress granddaughter. Who is she? Angela Lansbury 8. What instrument did musician Yehudi Menuhin play? Violin 9. Which well-known businessman said on 4th February 1982 “I’m flying high and couldn’t be more confident about the future”? Sir Freddie Laker – 3 days later his Skytrain company collapsed. 10. Which American businessman liked a Remington shaver so much, he bought the company? Victor Kiam 11. Which actor did Madonna marry on a cliff top? Sean Penn 12. What were the first names of US television cartoonists Hanna and Barbera? Two points. William and Joseph 13. Which former MP perverted the course of justice by having his then-wife take speeding points on his behalf ten years earlier? Chris Huhne 14. Who invented the hovercraft in 1959? Christopher Cockerell 15. Who brought about the collapse of Barings Bank with his unauthorised trading on the Singapore stock exchange? Nick Leeson 16. Who is the only British monarch to have voluntarily relinquished the throne? Edward VIII - half a point if you only got Edward on its own 17. Who was wrongly convicted of murdering Jill Dando in 2001? Barry George 18. Which famous American frontiersman met his death at the Battle of the Alamo in 1836? Davy Crockett (the slightly less famous Jim Bowie was also killed there) 19. Who for over ten years was the main TV scriptwriter for Morecambe and Wise? Eddie Braben 20. Boxer Mike Tyson served time in jail for the rape of who? Desiree Washington"

[zico]

"People 1. Which US film actress had a life-jacket named after her? 2. Which oil billionaire said: ‘The meek shall inherit the earth but not the mineral rights’? 3. In which country was explorer Christopher Columbus born? 4. Who was the first monarch crowned in Westminster Abbey? 5. Who shot Lee Harvey Oswald? 6. Born Roy Harold Scherer - his stepfather Wallace Fitzgerald later legally adopted him, and his name became Roy Fitzgerald – Later again his acting agent chose his screen name from Gibraltar and a North American river. By what name was this actor famously known? 7. George Lansbury, a former leader of the Labour Party, had a film-actress granddaughter. Who is she? 8. What instrument did musician Yehudi Menuhin play? 9. Which well-known businessman said on 4th February 1982 “I’m flying high and couldn’t be more confident about the future”? 10. Which American businessman liked a Remington shaver so much, he bought the company? 11. Which actor did Madonna marry on a cliff top? 12. What were the first names of US television cartoonists Hanna and Barbera? Two points. 13. Which former MP perverted the course of justice by having his then-wife take speeding points on his behalf ten years earlier? 14. Who invented the hovercraft in 1959? 15. Who brought about the collapse of Barings Bank with his unauthorised trading on the Singapore stock exchange? 16. Who is the only British monarch to have voluntarily relinquished the throne? 17. Who was wrongly convicted of murdering Jill Dando in 2001? 18. Which famous American frontiersman met his death at the Battle of the Alamo in 1836? 19. Who for over ten years was the main TV scriptwriter for Morecambe and Wise? 20. Boxer Mike Tyson served time in jail for the rape of who?"

[Far Cough]

10 for me cheers