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13 today thanks zico and i got Brigitte Bardot by accident.

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Names Quiz

1.  Which boy's name jumped from 814th most popular male name in 1968 to 668th in 1969, following the release of the Beatles' song?
Jude

2.  In 2005, what did snooker player Jimmy white temporarily change his name to as part of a sponsorship deal with HP Sauce?
Jimmy Brown

3.  In 1938, what name did a 9-year-old boy named Milton Sirotta (nephew of American mathematician Edward Kasner) give to a 1 followed by 100 zeroes?
Googol

4.  Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have a daughter named after which day of the week?
Sunday (Sunday Rose)

5.  Ms Cox who played Monica in Friends.  How would you spell her first name?
Courteney

6.  What is the more familiar name of Mount Godwin-Austen?
K2

7.  What is the first name of Kentucky Fried's Colonel Sanders?
Harland

8.  Scottish singer-songwriter Derek Dick is better known by which nickname?
Fish (lead singer of Marillion from 1981 to 1988)

9.  Which boxer had the nickname “Real Deal”?
Evander Holyfield

10.  Which British city is also known as The City of Dreaming Spires? 
Oxford

11.  Which musician has the nickname Slowhand?
Eric Clapton

12.  In Bingo which number is represented by the nickname Two little ducks?
22

13.  Known as "The King of Cool," Dean Martin was well known for his acting as well as his songs. He had a very Italian-sounding birth name, which was what?
Dino Crocetti

14.  The pseudonym Richard Bachman also writes novels under his real name, what is it?
Stephen King

15.  Which controversial Russian figure was given the nickname "Mad Monk?"
Grigori Rasputin – two points for full name, one point for surname

16. The 43rd President of the United States was referred to as "Dubya." Who would this be? 
George W. Bush

17.  Greek Mythology. Legend speaks of this mortal being with hair wreathed in snakes and a look that can turn you into stone. Who is she?
Medusa

18.  What is Brigitte Bardot's real name?
Brigitte Bardot – Sorry, couldn’t resist!

19. "Stormin' Norman" was the nickname of which famous US General?  Two bonus points if you spell his surname correctly.
Norman Schwarzkopf  

20.  In the 18th century, Francois-Marie Arouet adopted which single name, for both literary and personal use?
Voltaire


 

Names Quiz

1.  Which boy's name jumped from 814th most popular male name in 1968 to 668th in 1969, following the release of the Beatles' song?

2.  In 2005, what did snooker player Jimmy white temporarily change his name to as part of a sponsorship deal with HP Sauce?

3.  In 1938, what name did a 9-year-old boy named Milton Sirotta (nephew of American mathematician Edward Kasner) give to a 1 followed by 100 zeroes?

4.  Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have a daughter named after which day of the week?

5.  Ms Cox who played Monica in Friends.  How would you spell her first name?

6.  What is the more familiar name of Mount Godwin-Austen?

7.  What is the first name of Kentucky Fried's Colonel Sanders?

8.  Scottish singer-songwriter Derek Dick is better known by which nickname?

9.  Which boxer had the nickname “Real Deal”?

10.  Which British city is also known as The City of Dreaming Spires? 

11.  Which musician has the nickname Slowhand?

12.  In Bingo which number is represented by the nickname Two little ducks?

13.  Known as "The King of Cool," Dean Martin was well known for his acting as well as his songs. He had a very Italian-sounding birth name, which was what?

14.  The pseudonym Richard Bachman also writes novels under his real name, what is it?

15.  Which controversial Russian figure was given the nickname "Mad Monk?"

16. The 43rd President of the United States was referred to as "Dubya." Who would this be? 

17.  Greek Mythology. Legend speaks of this mortal being with hair wreathed in snakes and a look that can turn you into stone. Who is she?

18.  What is Brigitte Bardot's real name?

19. "Stormin' Norman" was the nickname of which famous US General?  Two bonus points if you spell his surname correctly.

20.  In the 18th century, Francois-Marie Arouet adopted which single name, for both literary and personal use?


 

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Three Names Quiz - All the following descriptions or clues are of people known by three names.

1.  Set a women's 100m world record of 10.49 seconds in 1988.
Florence Griffith-Joyner

2.  Actor who played detective Dave Starsky in the 1970s television series, Starsky & Hutch.
Paul Michael Glaser

3.  Daughter of Janet Leigh and Tony Curtis, who is known as "The Scream Queen" and was Laurie Strode in "Halloween"?
Jamie Lee Curtis

4.  Directed the 1979 film Apocalypse Now?
Francis Ford Coppola

5.  Known for her role as Carrie Bradshaw on television's Sex and the City.
Sarah Jessica Parker

6.  Won Academy Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of Truman Capote in the 2005 film Capote.
Philip Seymour Hoffman

7.  Captained Europe's Ryder Cup team to a narrow victory in 2012.
Jose María Olazabal

8.  Star of the American series that launched three spin-offs: Rhoda, Phyllis, and Lou Grant.
Mary Tyler Moore

9.  His poem The Raven was an instant success in 1845.
Edgar Allan Poe

10.  Portrayed Princess Margaret, from 2019 to 2020, in Netflix's The Crown.
Helena Bonham Carter

11.  French fashion designer who founded the fashion label in 1962 which bears his name.
Yves Saint Laurent

12.  Famous actor who provided the voice for Darth Vader in the George Lucas trilogy, "Star Wars"?
James Earl Jones

13.  legendary star became the first person to turn down the Academy Award for Best Actor in 1970?
George C. Scott – For “Patton”

14.  In 1975, rock legend Elton John recorded the hit "Philadelphia Freedom". The song was dedicated to which famous tennis star?
Billie Jean King

15.  Starred as the lead in TV’s original Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
Sarah Michelle Gellar

16.  You can see this three-named Mary alongside Kevin Costner in the 1991 film "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves".
Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio

17.  This actor has starred in the movies, “National Lampoon’s Vacation”, "The Breakfast Club", "Sixteen Candles", and "Weird Science".
Anthony Michael Hall

18.  Will Smith's wife for more than two decades.
Jada Pinkett Smith

19.  He assassinated United States president Abraham Lincoln.
John Wilkes Booth

20.  Author of his most famous work, The Last of the Mohicans.
James Fenimore Cooper


 

Sorry gents you had all been scoring too well recently!  This might be a bit easier.


Three Names Quiz - All the following descriptions or clues are of people known by three names.

1.  Set a women's 100m world record of 10.49 seconds in 1988.

2.  Actor who played detective Dave Starsky in the 1970s television series, Starsky & Hutch.

3.  Daughter of Janet Leigh and Tony Curtis, who is known as "The Scream Queen" and was Laurie Strode in "Halloween"?

4.  Directed the 1979 film Apocalypse Now?

5.  Known for her role as Carrie Bradshaw on television's Sex and the City.

6.  Won Academy Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of Truman Capote in the 2005 film Capote.

7.  Captained Europe's Ryder Cup team to a narrow victory in 2012.

8.  Star of the American series that launched three spin-offs: Rhoda, Phyllis, and Lou Grant.

9.  His poem The Raven was an instant success in 1845.

10.  Portrayed Princess Margaret, from 2019 to 2020, in Netflix's The Crown.

11.  French fashion designer who founded the fashion label in 1962 which bears his name.

12.  Famous actor who provided the voice for Darth Vader in the George Lucas trilogy, "Star Wars"?

13.  legendary star became the first person to turn down the Academy Award for Best Actor in 1970?

14.  In 1975, rock legend Elton John recorded the hit "Philadelphia Freedom". The song was dedicated to which famous tennis star?

15.  Starred as the lead in TV’s original Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

16.  You can see this three-named Mary alongside Kevin Costner in the 1991 film "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves".

17.  This actor has starred in the movies, “National Lampoon’s Vacation”, "The Breakfast Club", "Sixteen Candles", and "Weird Science".

18.  Will Smith's wife for more than two decades.

19.  He assassinated United States president Abraham Lincoln.

20.  Author of his most famous work, The Last of the Mohicans.



 

10 today thanks zico.
That was hard in a good way.

10 for me - tough quiz today!

Cheers Z

12 as well.

Cheers Zico.

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Losers Quiz

1.  Who was responsible for losing Barings Bank roughly 830 million in 1995?
Nick Leeson

2.  Far from being a loser but who did Rory McIlroy beat in the play-off hole at the US Masters recently?
Justin Rose

3.  At what game was a former world champion famously defeated by a computer called Deep Blue in 1997?
Chess (Garry Kasparov was defeated)

4.  In 1962 The Beatles were rejected by a British record company with the comment that "guitar groups are on the way out" and that "The Beatles have no future in show business". Which company was this?
Decca Records

5. Who did Barack Obama defeat in the 2008 US Presidential election?
John McCain

6.  Which fellow Jamaican finished second to Usain Bolt in the London 2012 men’s 100 metre final?
Yohan Blake

7.  Which British female swimmer won a silver medal in the 400m Individual Medley at the 1980 Moscow Olympics?
Sharron Davies

8.  Which football team lost the F.A. Cup final in both 1998 and 1999?
Newcastle United

9.  In the 1996 US Masters, who looked to be cruising home to the championship and entered Sunday with a six-shot lead. But he hit his tee shot into the water on both Par 3’s on the back nine, shot 78, and Nick Faldo won instead?
Greg Norman

10. How many World Snooker Championship Finals did Jimmy White lose?
Six

11.  At the 1988 Winter Olympics, Eddie 'The Eagle' Edwards famously came last in the ski-jump.  In which city were these Olympics held?
Calgary – Canada

12.  To which boxer did both Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn lose to twice?
Steve Collins

13.  Which of the following actresses NEVER won an Academy Award - Teresa Wright, Donna Reed, Ava Gardner, Julianne Moore?
Ava Gardner

14.  Can you name the lead prosecutor who lost the OJ Simpson murder trial back in 1995?
Marcia Clark

15.  Pete Sampras won an unprecedented 7 Wimbledon titles in the years of 1993, 1994, 1995, 1997, 1998, 1999, and 2000. His streak was interrupted in 1996 when he lost in the quarterfinals to the eventual winner. Who was this Dutch player?
Richard Krajicek

16.  In the 2012 Tour De France, who finished runner up to winner Bradley Wiggins?
Chris Froome

17.  Mike Tyson suffered his first ever professional boxing defeat against Buster Douglas in Tokyo in which year?  
1990

18.  Who were Runners Up in this seasons Carabao Cup Final?
Liverpool – Lost to Newcastle United

19. Which British F1 driver, holds the record of most wins without a World Championship, finished runner-up in the driver’s championship four times in a row and is widely considered the best driver never to win a Championship
Stirling Moss

20.  Why did Chris Comby and Gemma Abbey become famous losers on May 24th, 2003?
As the pop duo Jemini, they scored 0 points for the UK at the Eurovision Song Contest




 

Zeb we didn't live near there but reemember dad took me tro Crystal Palace one night as Seb Coe was on the bill running for Haringey I think.  He is marmite to many people obviously but no-one can deny he glided across the track and I was very much a fan as a kid.  Think that night someone put the hammer straight into the judges pitt!!  I think Danny Harris was the youngster who eventually beat Moses.

Losers Quiz

1.  Who was responsible for losing Barings Bank roughly 830 million in 1995?

2.  Far from being a loser but who did Rory McIlroy beat in the play-off hole at the US Masters recently?

3.  At what game was a former world champion famously defeated by a computer called Deep Blue in 1997?

4.  In 1962 The Beatles were rejected by a British record company with the comment that "guitar groups are on the way out" and that "The Beatles have no future in show business". Which company was this?

5. Who did Barack Obama defeat in the 2008 US Presidential election?

6.  Which fellow Jamaican finished second to Usain Bolt in the London 2012 men’s 100 metre final?

7.  Which British female swimmer won a silver medal in the 400m Individual Medley at the 1980 Moscow Olympics?

8.  Which football team lost the F.A. Cup final in both 1998 and 1999?

9.  In the 1996 US Masters, who looked to be cruising home to the championship and entered Sunday with a six-shot lead. But he hit his tee shot into the water on both Par 3’s on the back nine, shot 78, and Nick Faldo won instead?

10. How many World Snooker Championship Finals did Jimmy White lose?

11.  At the 1988 Winter Olympics, Eddie 'The Eagle' Edwards famously came last in the ski-jump.  In which city were these Olympics held?

12.  To which boxer did both Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn lose to twice?

13.  Which of the following actresses NEVER won an Academy Award - Teresa Wright, Donna Reed, Ava Gardner, Julianne Moore?

14.  Can you name the lead prosecutor who lost the OJ Simpson murder trial back in 1995?

15.  Pete Sampras won an unprecedented 7 Wimbledon titles in the years of 1993, 1994, 1995, 1997, 1998, 1999, and 2000. His streak was interrupted in 1996 when he lost in the quarterfinals to the eventual winner. Who was this Dutch player?

16.  In the 2012 Tour De France, who finished runner up to winner Bradley Wiggins?

17.  Mike Tyson suffered his first ever professional boxing defeat against Buster Douglas in Tokyo in which year?  

18.  Who were Runners Up in this seasons Carabao Cup Final?

19. Which British F1 driver, holds the record of most wins without a World Championship, finished runner-up in the driver’s championship four times in a row and is widely considered the best driver never to win a Championship

20.  Why did Chris Comby and Gemma Abbey become famous losers on May 24th, 2003?







 

14 today thanks zico.
Went to see a fair bit of athletics as a kid as we were close to Crystal Palace and my Dad was a fan and used to be a handy sprinter. Also saw car racing there which was insane as the track was a death trap.
Ed Moses is the coolest athlete of all time - just chilling with his head on the blocks to get ready to race..

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Winners Quiz

1.  The game show Winner Takes All was first hosted by which comedian from 1975 to 1986?
Jimmy Tarbuck

2.  Who went on to become a judge on The X Factor UK after winning as a member of Girls Aloud in Popstars: The Rivals.
Cheryl Tweedy – will accept Cheryl Cole or Cheryl Fernandez-Versini

3.  Which country won the UEFA Euro 2024 final?
Spain

4.  Which schoolgirl won the 1970 Eurovision Song Contest with the song "All Kinds of Everything"?
Dana

5. Between 1977 and 1987, which athlete won 122 consecutive races and set the world record in the 400 metre hurdles four times? 
Edwin Moses

6.  Which Paul was the first winner of Britain's Got Talent?
Paul Potts

7.  Who won the 2010 Labour Party leadership election?
Ed Miliband

8.  What did Tim Campbell win in 2005, Michelle Dewberry in 2006 and Marnie Swindells in 2023?
British version of The Apprentice (BBC TV reality show)

9. Which horse won the Grand National in 2018 and 2019?
Tiger Roll

10.  General George Meade is best known for winning which battle?
Battle of Gettysburg

11.  Bill Bailey is the oldest celebrity to win which BBC show?
Strictly Come Dancing

12.  Which TV actor had a number one hit single in 1986 with 'Every Loser Wins'?
Nick Berry

13.  John Wayne won a Best Actor Oscar for his role in which film?
True Grit

14.  Meryl Streep won her first Oscar when she won Best Supporting Actress for which film?
Kramer vs Kramer

15.  Who won the 2023 Scoop of the Year award at the British Sports Journalism Awards for his interview with Cristiano Ronaldo?
Piers Morgan

16. In 1954, in which city did Roger Bannister break the four-minute mile?
Oxford

17.  What was won by To Kill a Mockingbird in 1961 and Gone with the Wind in 1937?
The Pulitzer Prize

18.  Ayrton Senna won three F1 world championships for which team?
McLaren

19.  Judith Keppel was the first person to win what on British TV?
£1 million on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire

20.  Rory McIlroy finally joined the elite club of golf’s Grand Slam winners and in doing so became the first European to achieve the feat.  For five points name the other five in the Grand Slam Hall of Fame? Point for each
Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods



 

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Winners Quiz

1.  The game show Winner Takes All was first hosted by which comedian from 1975 to 1986?

2.  Who went on to become a judge on The X Factor UK after winning as a member of Girls Aloud in Popstars: The Rivals.

3.  Which country won the UEFA Euro 2024 final?

4.  Which schoolgirl won the 1970 Eurovision Song Contest with the song "All Kinds of Everything"?

5. Between 1977 and 1987, which athlete won 122 consecutive races and set the world record in the 400 metre hurdles four times? 

6.  Which Paul was the first winner of Britain's Got Talent?

7.  Who won the 2010 Labour Party leadership election?

8.  What did Tim Campbell win in 2005, Michelle Dewberry in 2006 and Marnie Swindells in 2023?

9. Which horse won the Grand National in 2018 and 2019?

10.  General George Meade is best known for winning which battle?

11.  Bill Bailey is the oldest celebrity to win which BBC show?

12.  Which TV actor had a number one hit single in 1986 with 'Every Loser Wins'?

13.  John Wayne won a Best Actor Oscar for his role in which film?

14.  Meryl Streep won her first Oscar when she won Best Supporting Actress for which film?

15.  Who won the 2023 Scoop of the Year award at the British Sports Journalism Awards for his interview with Cristiano Ronaldo?

16. In 1954, in which city did Roger Bannister break the four-minute mile?

17.  What was won by To Kill a Mockingbird in 1961 and Gone with the Wind in 1937?

18.  Ayrton Senna won three F1 world championships for which team?

19.  Judith Keppel was the first person to win what on British TV?

20.  Rory McIlroy finally joined the elite club of golf’s Grand Slam winners and in doing so became the first European to achieve the feat.  For five points name the other five in the Grand Slam Hall of Fame? Point for each




 

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