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Daily Quiz anyone?
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Re: Daily Quiz anyone?
Random Trivia 15
1. What was the maiden name of former British professional cyclist Dame Laura Kenny?
Trott
2. James James composed the tune for which country’s national anthem?
Wales
3. Which type of dog can also be a word for someone who compiles crosswords?
Setter
4. The piranha is native to which continent?
South America
5. In the equation E = mc squared, what does the "c" stand for?
The speed of light
6. Generally, a spear becomes what weapon when it is too long to be wielded with one hand in combat?
A pike
7. Which Roman turf fortification on stone foundations was built some twenty years after Hadrian's Wall to the south?
The Antonine Wall
8. Which former Brentford footballer appeared as Dave Dodds in the 2001 film Mike Bassett: England Manager?
Bradley Walsh
9. Who played fencing instructor Verity in the Bond film Die Another Day?
Madonna
10. If "Dexter" is used for "left," what word is used for "right" in science and heraldry?
Sinister
11. Alfred Watkins is known for developing the idea of what straight alignments connecting historic structures, prehistoric sites, and landmarks?
Ley Lines
12. What colour is the door and window wood of Coronation Street's Rovers Return?
Green
13. What do Americans call the large open-topped waste container for loading onto a lorry, which is known as a skip in the UK?
Dumpster
14. Which British actor plays Frasier's old friend Alan in the reboot of Frasier?
Nicholas Lyndhurst
15. Who fell off his yacht, the Lady Ghislaine in 1991, whilst cruising off the Canary Islands?
Robert Maxwell
16. Who is the only doctor in the history of British medical profession found guilty of murdering his patients?
Harold Shipman
17. What was the name of the fictional ship from the Jules Verne's novels Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea?
Nautilus
18. What are the three first words of the United States Constitution?
We The People
19. Name the famous golf club and health resort in Virginia Water, Surrey?
Wentworth
20. How many squares are there on a standard Scrabble board?
225 - 15 x 15 grid
1. What was the maiden name of former British professional cyclist Dame Laura Kenny?
Trott
2. James James composed the tune for which country’s national anthem?
Wales
3. Which type of dog can also be a word for someone who compiles crosswords?
Setter
4. The piranha is native to which continent?
South America
5. In the equation E = mc squared, what does the "c" stand for?
The speed of light
6. Generally, a spear becomes what weapon when it is too long to be wielded with one hand in combat?
A pike
7. Which Roman turf fortification on stone foundations was built some twenty years after Hadrian's Wall to the south?
The Antonine Wall
8. Which former Brentford footballer appeared as Dave Dodds in the 2001 film Mike Bassett: England Manager?
Bradley Walsh
9. Who played fencing instructor Verity in the Bond film Die Another Day?
Madonna
10. If "Dexter" is used for "left," what word is used for "right" in science and heraldry?
Sinister
11. Alfred Watkins is known for developing the idea of what straight alignments connecting historic structures, prehistoric sites, and landmarks?
Ley Lines
12. What colour is the door and window wood of Coronation Street's Rovers Return?
Green
13. What do Americans call the large open-topped waste container for loading onto a lorry, which is known as a skip in the UK?
Dumpster
14. Which British actor plays Frasier's old friend Alan in the reboot of Frasier?
Nicholas Lyndhurst
15. Who fell off his yacht, the Lady Ghislaine in 1991, whilst cruising off the Canary Islands?
Robert Maxwell
16. Who is the only doctor in the history of British medical profession found guilty of murdering his patients?
Harold Shipman
17. What was the name of the fictional ship from the Jules Verne's novels Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea?
Nautilus
18. What are the three first words of the United States Constitution?
We The People
19. Name the famous golf club and health resort in Virginia Water, Surrey?
Wentworth
20. How many squares are there on a standard Scrabble board?
225 - 15 x 15 grid
Re: Daily Quiz anyone?
Random Trivia 15
1. What was the maiden name of former British professional cyclist Dame Laura Kenny?
2. James James composed the tune for which country’s national anthem?
3. Which type of dog can also be a word for someone who compiles crosswords?
4. The piranha is native to which continent?
5. In the equation E = mc squared, what does the "c" stand for?
6. Generally, a spear becomes what weapon when it is too long to be wielded with one hand in combat?
7. Which Roman turf fortification on stone foundations was built some twenty years after Hadrian's Wall to the south?
8. Which former Brentford footballer appeared as Dave Dodds in the 2001 film Mike Bassett: England Manager?
9. Who played fencing instructor Verity in the Bond film Die Another Day?
10. If "Dexter" is used for "left," what word is used for "right" in science and heraldry?
11. Alfred Watkins is known for developing the idea of what straight alignments connecting historic structures, prehistoric sites, and landmarks?
12. What colour is the door and window wood of Coronation Street's Rovers Return?
13. What do Americans call the large open-topped waste container for loading onto a lorry, which is known as a skip in the UK?
14. Which British actor plays Frasier's old friend Alan in the reboot of Frasier?
15. Who fell off his yacht, the Lady Ghislaine in 1991, whilst cruising off the Canary Islands?
16. Who is the only doctor in the history of British medical profession found guilty of murdering his patients?
17. What was the name of the fictional ship from the Jules Verne's novels Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea?
18. What are the three first words of the United States Constitution?
19. Name the famous golf club and health resort in Virginia Water, Surrey?
20. How many squares are there on a standard Scrabble board?
1. What was the maiden name of former British professional cyclist Dame Laura Kenny?
2. James James composed the tune for which country’s national anthem?
3. Which type of dog can also be a word for someone who compiles crosswords?
4. The piranha is native to which continent?
5. In the equation E = mc squared, what does the "c" stand for?
6. Generally, a spear becomes what weapon when it is too long to be wielded with one hand in combat?
7. Which Roman turf fortification on stone foundations was built some twenty years after Hadrian's Wall to the south?
8. Which former Brentford footballer appeared as Dave Dodds in the 2001 film Mike Bassett: England Manager?
9. Who played fencing instructor Verity in the Bond film Die Another Day?
10. If "Dexter" is used for "left," what word is used for "right" in science and heraldry?
11. Alfred Watkins is known for developing the idea of what straight alignments connecting historic structures, prehistoric sites, and landmarks?
12. What colour is the door and window wood of Coronation Street's Rovers Return?
13. What do Americans call the large open-topped waste container for loading onto a lorry, which is known as a skip in the UK?
14. Which British actor plays Frasier's old friend Alan in the reboot of Frasier?
15. Who fell off his yacht, the Lady Ghislaine in 1991, whilst cruising off the Canary Islands?
16. Who is the only doctor in the history of British medical profession found guilty of murdering his patients?
17. What was the name of the fictional ship from the Jules Verne's novels Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea?
18. What are the three first words of the United States Constitution?
19. Name the famous golf club and health resort in Virginia Water, Surrey?
20. How many squares are there on a standard Scrabble board?
Re: Daily Quiz anyone?
Comedy Films Quiz
1. Who played Ferris Bueller in ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’?
Matthew Broderick
2. Who played the title character in ‘The 40-Year-Old Virgin’?
Steve Carell
3. Who directed ‘Blazing Saddles’?
Mel Brooks
4. What food causes passengers to become deathly ill in ‘Airplane!’?
The Fish
5. Bill Murray does battle with what kind of rodent in ‘Caddyshack’?
Gopher
6. Who first played ‘The Nutty Professor’ on film?
Jerry Lewis
7. What occupation does John Cleese have in the 80s film A Fish Called Wanda?
John Cleese plays Archie Leach who is a barrister
8. Where are Doug and his best men travelling to in the 2000’s film The Hangover?
Las Vegas
9. In what year was the first supernatural comedy film Ghostbusters released?
1984
10. What movie is the phrase “Your mother was a hamster and your father smelt of elderberries!” from?
Monty Python and the Holy Grail
11. Name Billy Crystal’s co-star in when Harry Met Sally?
Meg Ryan
12. In 1983 the Griswolds begin their cross-country trip in "National Lampoon's Vacation". Although they have several adventures in the way, what was their ultimate destination?
Walley World
13. Which comedy movie features a character named The Dude and is known for its cult following?
The Big Lebowski
14. Name the musical comedy movie to star singers Aretha Franklin, James Brown, and Ray Charles, alongside actors John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd?
The Blues Brothers
15. Who played Mary in the movie 'There's Something About Mary'?
Cameron Diaz
16. What was the first Carry on Film called which was released in 1958?
Carry On Sergeant
17. What is the first name of the character Inspector Clouseau (later granted the rank of Chief Inspector) made famous by the late, great Peter Sellers?
Jacques
18. Name the character played by Leslie Nielsen in “The Naked Gun” films?
Frank Drebin
19. What is Del Griffith’s (John Candy) occupation in Planes, Trains and Automobiles?
Curtain ring salesman
20. What was the first name of Mrs Doubtfire in the 1993 film of the same name?
Euphegenia
1. Who played Ferris Bueller in ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’?
Matthew Broderick
2. Who played the title character in ‘The 40-Year-Old Virgin’?
Steve Carell
3. Who directed ‘Blazing Saddles’?
Mel Brooks
4. What food causes passengers to become deathly ill in ‘Airplane!’?
The Fish
5. Bill Murray does battle with what kind of rodent in ‘Caddyshack’?
Gopher
6. Who first played ‘The Nutty Professor’ on film?
Jerry Lewis
7. What occupation does John Cleese have in the 80s film A Fish Called Wanda?
John Cleese plays Archie Leach who is a barrister
8. Where are Doug and his best men travelling to in the 2000’s film The Hangover?
Las Vegas
9. In what year was the first supernatural comedy film Ghostbusters released?
1984
10. What movie is the phrase “Your mother was a hamster and your father smelt of elderberries!” from?
Monty Python and the Holy Grail
11. Name Billy Crystal’s co-star in when Harry Met Sally?
Meg Ryan
12. In 1983 the Griswolds begin their cross-country trip in "National Lampoon's Vacation". Although they have several adventures in the way, what was their ultimate destination?
Walley World
13. Which comedy movie features a character named The Dude and is known for its cult following?
The Big Lebowski
14. Name the musical comedy movie to star singers Aretha Franklin, James Brown, and Ray Charles, alongside actors John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd?
The Blues Brothers
15. Who played Mary in the movie 'There's Something About Mary'?
Cameron Diaz
16. What was the first Carry on Film called which was released in 1958?
Carry On Sergeant
17. What is the first name of the character Inspector Clouseau (later granted the rank of Chief Inspector) made famous by the late, great Peter Sellers?
Jacques
18. Name the character played by Leslie Nielsen in “The Naked Gun” films?
Frank Drebin
19. What is Del Griffith’s (John Candy) occupation in Planes, Trains and Automobiles?
Curtain ring salesman
20. What was the first name of Mrs Doubtfire in the 1993 film of the same name?
Euphegenia
Re: Daily Quiz anyone?
After the penalty shootout last night I thought it was time for a
Comedy Films Quiz
1. Who played Ferris Bueller in ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’?
2. Who played the title character in ‘The 40-Year-Old Virgin’?
3. Who directed ‘Blazing Saddles’?
4. What food causes passengers to become deathly ill in ‘Airplane!’?
5. Bill Murray does battle with what kind of rodent in ‘Caddyshack’?
6. Who first played ‘The Nutty Professor’ on film?
7. What occupation does John Cleese have in the 80s film A Fish Called Wanda?
8. Where are Doug and his best men travelling to in the 2000’s film The Hangover?
9. In what year was the first supernatural comedy film Ghostbusters released?
10. What movie is the phrase “Your mother was a hamster and your father smelt of elderberries!” from?
11. Name Billy Crystal’s co-star in when Harry Met Sally?
12. In 1983 the Griswolds begin their cross-country trip in "National Lampoon's Vacation". Although they have several adventures in the way, what was their ultimate destination?
13. Which comedy movie features a character named The Dude and is known for its cult following?
14. Name the musical comedy movie to star singers Aretha Franklin, James Brown, and Ray Charles, alongside actors John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd?
15. Who played Mary in the movie 'There's Something About Mary'?
16. What was the first Carry on Film called which was released in 1958?
17. What is the first name of the character Inspector Clouseau (later granted the rank of Chief Inspector) made famous by the late, great Peter Sellers?
18. Name the character played by Leslie Nielsen in “The Naked Gun” films?
19. What is Del Griffith’s (John Candy) occupation in Planes, Trains and Automobiles?
20. What was the first name of Mrs Doubtfire in the 1993 film of the same name?
Comedy Films Quiz
1. Who played Ferris Bueller in ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’?
2. Who played the title character in ‘The 40-Year-Old Virgin’?
3. Who directed ‘Blazing Saddles’?
4. What food causes passengers to become deathly ill in ‘Airplane!’?
5. Bill Murray does battle with what kind of rodent in ‘Caddyshack’?
6. Who first played ‘The Nutty Professor’ on film?
7. What occupation does John Cleese have in the 80s film A Fish Called Wanda?
8. Where are Doug and his best men travelling to in the 2000’s film The Hangover?
9. In what year was the first supernatural comedy film Ghostbusters released?
10. What movie is the phrase “Your mother was a hamster and your father smelt of elderberries!” from?
11. Name Billy Crystal’s co-star in when Harry Met Sally?
12. In 1983 the Griswolds begin their cross-country trip in "National Lampoon's Vacation". Although they have several adventures in the way, what was their ultimate destination?
13. Which comedy movie features a character named The Dude and is known for its cult following?
14. Name the musical comedy movie to star singers Aretha Franklin, James Brown, and Ray Charles, alongside actors John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd?
15. Who played Mary in the movie 'There's Something About Mary'?
16. What was the first Carry on Film called which was released in 1958?
17. What is the first name of the character Inspector Clouseau (later granted the rank of Chief Inspector) made famous by the late, great Peter Sellers?
18. Name the character played by Leslie Nielsen in “The Naked Gun” films?
19. What is Del Griffith’s (John Candy) occupation in Planes, Trains and Automobiles?
20. What was the first name of Mrs Doubtfire in the 1993 film of the same name?
Re: Daily Quiz anyone?
Random Trivia 14
1. Which county's main tourist attraction is the Peak District?
Derbyshire
2. Which pop group, led by Gary Lightbody, sounds like they are arctic explorers?
Snow Patrol
3. What does the 'myo' part of myocardial mean?
Muscle
4. What is the name of the famous toboggan run at St. Moritz?
The Cresta Run
5. Which mountains separate the Czech Republic from Slovakia?
Carpathian Mountains
6. Which band emerged from the breakup of the Housemartins to give us A Little Time?
The Beautiful South
7. In the Edward Lear poem, which instrument does the Owl play while serenading the Pussy Cat?
A guitar
8. A nettle sting is caused by which acid?
Formic acid
9. Which outdoor clothing brand name can also mean a series of races?
Regatta
10. Which British entertainer died in 1999 when he fell off the roof of his bungalow whilst adjusting a television aerial?
Rod Hull
11. The Gunfight at the O.K. Corral was a 30-second shootout in 1881, in Tombstone a town in which state?
Arizona
12. How many red stripes are there on the American flag?
Seven
13. Who hosted This is Your Life after the death of Eamonn Andrews?
Michael Aspel
14. What name is given to a triangle whose sides are of unequal length?
Scalene
15. Which organ in the human body produces insulin?
Pancreas
16. What was the name of the puppet gopher who first appeared on Children's BBC between 1985 and 1987?
Gordon (Gordon the Gopher)
17. A 2015 nationwide ballot saw more than 200,000 people elect which bird as Britain’s national bird?
The robin
18. In which year did Scotland lose to Peru in the FIFA World Cup finals?
1978 (in Argentina)
19. What is the longest river in Europe?
The Volga
20. Who gave his name to the whirlpool bath he invented?
Roy Jacuzzi - If you got Roy as well give yourself a bonus two points
1. Which county's main tourist attraction is the Peak District?
Derbyshire
2. Which pop group, led by Gary Lightbody, sounds like they are arctic explorers?
Snow Patrol
3. What does the 'myo' part of myocardial mean?
Muscle
4. What is the name of the famous toboggan run at St. Moritz?
The Cresta Run
5. Which mountains separate the Czech Republic from Slovakia?
Carpathian Mountains
6. Which band emerged from the breakup of the Housemartins to give us A Little Time?
The Beautiful South
7. In the Edward Lear poem, which instrument does the Owl play while serenading the Pussy Cat?
A guitar
8. A nettle sting is caused by which acid?
Formic acid
9. Which outdoor clothing brand name can also mean a series of races?
Regatta
10. Which British entertainer died in 1999 when he fell off the roof of his bungalow whilst adjusting a television aerial?
Rod Hull
11. The Gunfight at the O.K. Corral was a 30-second shootout in 1881, in Tombstone a town in which state?
Arizona
12. How many red stripes are there on the American flag?
Seven
13. Who hosted This is Your Life after the death of Eamonn Andrews?
Michael Aspel
14. What name is given to a triangle whose sides are of unequal length?
Scalene
15. Which organ in the human body produces insulin?
Pancreas
16. What was the name of the puppet gopher who first appeared on Children's BBC between 1985 and 1987?
Gordon (Gordon the Gopher)
17. A 2015 nationwide ballot saw more than 200,000 people elect which bird as Britain’s national bird?
The robin
18. In which year did Scotland lose to Peru in the FIFA World Cup finals?
1978 (in Argentina)
19. What is the longest river in Europe?
The Volga
20. Who gave his name to the whirlpool bath he invented?
Roy Jacuzzi - If you got Roy as well give yourself a bonus two points
Re: Daily Quiz anyone?
Random Trivia 14
1. Which county's main tourist attraction is the Peak District?
2. Which pop group, led by Gary Lightbody, sounds like they are arctic explorers?
3. What does the 'myo' part of myocardial mean?
4. What is the name of the famous toboggan run at St. Moritz?
5. Which mountains separate the Czech Republic from Slovakia?
6. Which band emerged from the breakup of the Housemartins to give us A Little Time?
7. In the Edward Lear poem, which instrument does the Owl play while serenading the Pussy Cat?
8. A nettle sting is caused by which acid?
9. Which outdoor clothing brand name can also mean a series of races?
10. Which British entertainer died in 1999 when he fell off the roof of his bungalow whilst adjusting a television aerial?
11. The Gunfight at the O.K. Corral was a 30-second shootout in 1881, in Tombstone a town in which state?
12. How many red stripes are there on the American flag?
13. Who hosted This is Your Life after the death of Eamonn Andrews?
14. What name is given to a triangle whose sides are of unequal length?
15. Which organ in the human body produces insulin?
16. What was the name of the puppet gopher who first appeared on Children's BBC between 1985 and 1987?
17. A 2015 nationwide ballot saw more than 200,000 people elect which bird as Britain’s national bird?
18. In which year did Scotland lose to Peru in the FIFA World Cup finals?
19. What is the longest river in Europe?
20. Who gave his name to the whirlpool bath he invented?
1. Which county's main tourist attraction is the Peak District?
2. Which pop group, led by Gary Lightbody, sounds like they are arctic explorers?
3. What does the 'myo' part of myocardial mean?
4. What is the name of the famous toboggan run at St. Moritz?
5. Which mountains separate the Czech Republic from Slovakia?
6. Which band emerged from the breakup of the Housemartins to give us A Little Time?
7. In the Edward Lear poem, which instrument does the Owl play while serenading the Pussy Cat?
8. A nettle sting is caused by which acid?
9. Which outdoor clothing brand name can also mean a series of races?
10. Which British entertainer died in 1999 when he fell off the roof of his bungalow whilst adjusting a television aerial?
11. The Gunfight at the O.K. Corral was a 30-second shootout in 1881, in Tombstone a town in which state?
12. How many red stripes are there on the American flag?
13. Who hosted This is Your Life after the death of Eamonn Andrews?
14. What name is given to a triangle whose sides are of unequal length?
15. Which organ in the human body produces insulin?
16. What was the name of the puppet gopher who first appeared on Children's BBC between 1985 and 1987?
17. A 2015 nationwide ballot saw more than 200,000 people elect which bird as Britain’s national bird?
18. In which year did Scotland lose to Peru in the FIFA World Cup finals?
19. What is the longest river in Europe?
20. Who gave his name to the whirlpool bath he invented?
Re: Daily Quiz anyone?
Random Trivia 13
1. Which hill in the City of London is the site of St. Paul's Cathedral?
Ludgate Hill
2. What is a funeral director or undertaker known as in America?
Mortician
3. Which main thoroughfare in New York City is known as the heart of the American theatre industry?
Broadway
4. Which company founded by Min Kao and Gary Burrell in 1989 is known for its GPS technology? And for a bonus point what does the acronym GPS stand for?
Garmin (the clues in their first names), Global Positioning System
5. In which modern-day country was the centre of the Inca Empire located?
Peru
6. Which term meaning travel done very quickly and with only brief stops, originated from President Harry S Truman's style of political campaigning?
Whistle-stop tour
7. What is the only track and field world record in which the women’s mark exceeds the men’s?
Discus (women throw a 1kg discus and men a 2kg)
8. Which French word denotes a premium cut of beef used for steaks?
Entrecôte
9. Which word could be a traditional German toast or the name of a former Formula One driver?
Prost
10. Who married the 1975 Miss World, Puerto Rico's Wilnelia Merced?
Bruce Forsyth
11. As in the British Raj, what does the word 'raj' literally mean in Hindustani?
Rule
12. What is the name of the natural region of tropical wetlands in the southern part of Florida?
The Everglades
13. Give the name of the only penguins that live north of the equator in the wild (Hint: it's also the name of a group of islands)?
Galapagos penguins
14. Specializing in televised home shopping, what does the acronym QVC stand for?
Quality Value Convenience
15. In the 1981 film Chariots of Fire, in one scene runners attempt to round the perimeter of the Great Court, in which University is this? And for a bonus point can you name the actual college?
Cambridge University, Trinity College
16. Name the only non-individual winners of the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award?
Torvill and Dean
17. Which British actor and filmmaker was married to actress Emma Thompson from 1989 to 1995?
Sir Kenneth Branagh
18. What line from the film Jaws made the AFI's 100 Greatest Movie quotes of all time?
You're gonna need a bigger boat
19. In which U.S. state is the Pentagon?
Virginia
20. In the 1970s what had the slogan 'Love, Peace and Good Music'?
Radio Caroline
1. Which hill in the City of London is the site of St. Paul's Cathedral?
Ludgate Hill
2. What is a funeral director or undertaker known as in America?
Mortician
3. Which main thoroughfare in New York City is known as the heart of the American theatre industry?
Broadway
4. Which company founded by Min Kao and Gary Burrell in 1989 is known for its GPS technology? And for a bonus point what does the acronym GPS stand for?
Garmin (the clues in their first names), Global Positioning System
5. In which modern-day country was the centre of the Inca Empire located?
Peru
6. Which term meaning travel done very quickly and with only brief stops, originated from President Harry S Truman's style of political campaigning?
Whistle-stop tour
7. What is the only track and field world record in which the women’s mark exceeds the men’s?
Discus (women throw a 1kg discus and men a 2kg)
8. Which French word denotes a premium cut of beef used for steaks?
Entrecôte
9. Which word could be a traditional German toast or the name of a former Formula One driver?
Prost
10. Who married the 1975 Miss World, Puerto Rico's Wilnelia Merced?
Bruce Forsyth
11. As in the British Raj, what does the word 'raj' literally mean in Hindustani?
Rule
12. What is the name of the natural region of tropical wetlands in the southern part of Florida?
The Everglades
13. Give the name of the only penguins that live north of the equator in the wild (Hint: it's also the name of a group of islands)?
Galapagos penguins
14. Specializing in televised home shopping, what does the acronym QVC stand for?
Quality Value Convenience
15. In the 1981 film Chariots of Fire, in one scene runners attempt to round the perimeter of the Great Court, in which University is this? And for a bonus point can you name the actual college?
Cambridge University, Trinity College
16. Name the only non-individual winners of the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award?
Torvill and Dean
17. Which British actor and filmmaker was married to actress Emma Thompson from 1989 to 1995?
Sir Kenneth Branagh
18. What line from the film Jaws made the AFI's 100 Greatest Movie quotes of all time?
You're gonna need a bigger boat
19. In which U.S. state is the Pentagon?
Virginia
20. In the 1970s what had the slogan 'Love, Peace and Good Music'?
Radio Caroline
Re: Daily Quiz anyone?
Apologies for the US spelling of sulphuric!!
Random Trivia 13
1. Which hill in the City of London is the site of St. Paul's Cathedral?
2. What is a funeral director or undertaker known as in America?
3. Which main thoroughfare in New York City is known as the heart of the American theatre industry?
4. Which company founded by Min Kao and Gary Burrell in 1989 is known for its GPS technology? And for a bonus point what does the acronym GPS stand for?
5. In which modern-day country was the centre of the Inca Empire located?
6. Which term meaning travel done very quickly and with only brief stops, originated from President Harry S Truman's style of political campaigning?
7. What is the only track and field world record in which the women’s mark exceeds the men’s?
8. Which French word denotes a premium cut of beef used for steaks?
9. Which word could be a traditional German toast or the name of a former Formula One driver?
10. Who married the 1975 Miss World, Puerto Rico's Wilnelia Merced?
11. As in the British Raj, what does the word 'raj' literally mean in Hindustani?
12. What is the name of the natural region of tropical wetlands in the southern part of Florida?
13. Give the name of the only penguins that live north of the equator in the wild (Hint: it's also the name of a group of islands)?
14. Specializing in televised home shopping, what does the acronym QVC stand for?
15. In the 1981 film Chariots of Fire, in one scene runners attempt to round the perimeter of the Great Court, in which University is this? And for a bonus point can you name the actual college?
16. Name the only non-individual winners of the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award?
17. Which British actor and filmmaker was married to actress Emma Thompson from 1989 to 1995?
18. What line from the film Jaws made the AFI's 100 Greatest Movie quotes of all time?
19. In which U.S. state is the Pentagon?
20. In the 1970s what had the slogan 'Love, Peace and Good Music'?
Random Trivia 13
1. Which hill in the City of London is the site of St. Paul's Cathedral?
2. What is a funeral director or undertaker known as in America?
3. Which main thoroughfare in New York City is known as the heart of the American theatre industry?
4. Which company founded by Min Kao and Gary Burrell in 1989 is known for its GPS technology? And for a bonus point what does the acronym GPS stand for?
5. In which modern-day country was the centre of the Inca Empire located?
6. Which term meaning travel done very quickly and with only brief stops, originated from President Harry S Truman's style of political campaigning?
7. What is the only track and field world record in which the women’s mark exceeds the men’s?
8. Which French word denotes a premium cut of beef used for steaks?
9. Which word could be a traditional German toast or the name of a former Formula One driver?
10. Who married the 1975 Miss World, Puerto Rico's Wilnelia Merced?
11. As in the British Raj, what does the word 'raj' literally mean in Hindustani?
12. What is the name of the natural region of tropical wetlands in the southern part of Florida?
13. Give the name of the only penguins that live north of the equator in the wild (Hint: it's also the name of a group of islands)?
14. Specializing in televised home shopping, what does the acronym QVC stand for?
15. In the 1981 film Chariots of Fire, in one scene runners attempt to round the perimeter of the Great Court, in which University is this? And for a bonus point can you name the actual college?
16. Name the only non-individual winners of the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award?
17. Which British actor and filmmaker was married to actress Emma Thompson from 1989 to 1995?
18. What line from the film Jaws made the AFI's 100 Greatest Movie quotes of all time?
19. In which U.S. state is the Pentagon?
20. In the 1970s what had the slogan 'Love, Peace and Good Music'?
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Random Trivia 12
1. Which organization has the motto: 'Fidelity, Bravery, Integrity'?
The FBI
2. Who asks the quiz questions in the TV series 'Only Connect'?
Victoria Coren Mitchell
3. What does the last 'A' in the acronym BAFTA stand for?
Arts (The British Academy of Film and Television Arts)
4. Which 2016 film stars Ryan Gosling as a jazz pianist and Emma Stone as an aspiring actress?
La La Land
5. Who shot John Lennon? And how old was John Lennon when he died? Point for each
Mark Chapman. John Lenon was 40.
6. Which former Manchester United footballer is a presenter on the BBC daytime show Homes Under the Hammer?
Dion Dublin
7. Patented in 1979, which fruit is a cross between a blackberry and a red raspberry, and is named after a Scottish river?
Tayberry
8. Where is Queen Maud Land?
Antarctica
9. Which two countries fought the Football War in 1969? Point for each.
El Salvador and Honduras
10. Which food brand name is a French term for a large, covered earthenware or metal cooking pot?
Marmite
11. Which song did Susan Boyle sing on her audition for Britain's Got Talent in 2009?
I Dreamed a Dream (from Les Misérables)
12. Which sort of acid is found in a car battery?
Sulfuric acid
13. How many rooms in the game of Cluedo contain secret passages?
Four (the four corner rooms)
14. Can you name the older brother of the Krays?
Charlie
15. Are the majority of African countries north or south of the equator?
North
16. In 2007, baggage-handler John Smeaton became a national hero by tackling fleeing terrorists at which airport?
Glasgow Airport
17. What animal is the logo of the website Tripadvisor?
Owl
18. In 1967, 'Flowers in the Rain' achieved pop fame by being the first what?
First record played on Radio 1
19. What was first known as the 'Pluto Platter'?
The frisbee
20. How many hit songs did Elvis Presley write?
None - Elvis did not write any of his own songs, and he was upfront about this fact during his lifetime.
1. Which organization has the motto: 'Fidelity, Bravery, Integrity'?
The FBI
2. Who asks the quiz questions in the TV series 'Only Connect'?
Victoria Coren Mitchell
3. What does the last 'A' in the acronym BAFTA stand for?
Arts (The British Academy of Film and Television Arts)
4. Which 2016 film stars Ryan Gosling as a jazz pianist and Emma Stone as an aspiring actress?
La La Land
5. Who shot John Lennon? And how old was John Lennon when he died? Point for each
Mark Chapman. John Lenon was 40.
6. Which former Manchester United footballer is a presenter on the BBC daytime show Homes Under the Hammer?
Dion Dublin
7. Patented in 1979, which fruit is a cross between a blackberry and a red raspberry, and is named after a Scottish river?
Tayberry
8. Where is Queen Maud Land?
Antarctica
9. Which two countries fought the Football War in 1969? Point for each.
El Salvador and Honduras
10. Which food brand name is a French term for a large, covered earthenware or metal cooking pot?
Marmite
11. Which song did Susan Boyle sing on her audition for Britain's Got Talent in 2009?
I Dreamed a Dream (from Les Misérables)
12. Which sort of acid is found in a car battery?
Sulfuric acid
13. How many rooms in the game of Cluedo contain secret passages?
Four (the four corner rooms)
14. Can you name the older brother of the Krays?
Charlie
15. Are the majority of African countries north or south of the equator?
North
16. In 2007, baggage-handler John Smeaton became a national hero by tackling fleeing terrorists at which airport?
Glasgow Airport
17. What animal is the logo of the website Tripadvisor?
Owl
18. In 1967, 'Flowers in the Rain' achieved pop fame by being the first what?
First record played on Radio 1
19. What was first known as the 'Pluto Platter'?
The frisbee
20. How many hit songs did Elvis Presley write?
None - Elvis did not write any of his own songs, and he was upfront about this fact during his lifetime.
Re: Daily Quiz anyone?
Random Trivia 12
1. Which organization has the motto: 'Fidelity, Bravery, Integrity'?
2. Who asks the quiz questions in the TV series 'Only Connect'?
3. What does the last 'A' in the acronym BAFTA stand for?
4. Which 2016 film stars Ryan Gosling as a jazz pianist and Emma Stone as an aspiring actress?
5. Who shot John Lennon? And how old was John Lennon when he died? Point for each
6. Which former Manchester United footballer is a presenter on the BBC daytime show Homes Under the Hammer?
7. Patented in 1979, which fruit is a cross between a blackberry and a red raspberry, and is named after a Scottish river?
8. Where is Queen Maud Land?
9. Which two countries fought the Football War in 1969? Point for each.
10. Which food brand name is a French term for a large, covered earthenware or metal cooking pot?
11. Which song did Susan Boyle sing on her audition for Britain's Got Talent in 2009?
12. Which sort of acid is found in a car battery?
13. How many rooms in the game of Cluedo contain secret passages?
14. Can you name the older brother of the Krays?
15. Are the majority of African countries north or south of the equator?
16. In 2007, baggage-handler John Smeaton became a national hero by tackling fleeing terrorists at which airport?
17. What animal is the logo of the website Tripadvisor?
18. In 1967, 'Flowers in the Rain' achieved pop fame by being the first what?
19. What was first known as the 'Pluto Platter'?
20. How many hit songs did Elvis Presley write?
1. Which organization has the motto: 'Fidelity, Bravery, Integrity'?
2. Who asks the quiz questions in the TV series 'Only Connect'?
3. What does the last 'A' in the acronym BAFTA stand for?
4. Which 2016 film stars Ryan Gosling as a jazz pianist and Emma Stone as an aspiring actress?
5. Who shot John Lennon? And how old was John Lennon when he died? Point for each
6. Which former Manchester United footballer is a presenter on the BBC daytime show Homes Under the Hammer?
7. Patented in 1979, which fruit is a cross between a blackberry and a red raspberry, and is named after a Scottish river?
8. Where is Queen Maud Land?
9. Which two countries fought the Football War in 1969? Point for each.
10. Which food brand name is a French term for a large, covered earthenware or metal cooking pot?
11. Which song did Susan Boyle sing on her audition for Britain's Got Talent in 2009?
12. Which sort of acid is found in a car battery?
13. How many rooms in the game of Cluedo contain secret passages?
14. Can you name the older brother of the Krays?
15. Are the majority of African countries north or south of the equator?
16. In 2007, baggage-handler John Smeaton became a national hero by tackling fleeing terrorists at which airport?
17. What animal is the logo of the website Tripadvisor?
18. In 1967, 'Flowers in the Rain' achieved pop fame by being the first what?
19. What was first known as the 'Pluto Platter'?
20. How many hit songs did Elvis Presley write?