Yes there are questions about trophies and medals in today’s quiz, but most importantly there are loads of points to be collected – if you get the answers correct, of course.
And remember, if you do get stuck, you can find the answers waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay down below, but please NO cheating.
Enjoy and good luck.
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Q. 1: What is known as ‘The Eternal City’ ?
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Q. 2: In which sport is the ‘Vince Lombardi Trophy’ awarded?
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Q. 3: What acid accumulates in the muscles once the anaerobic threshold is passed when doing exercise?
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Q. 4: Who surrendered to whom, where and when to formally mark the end of the American Civil War? (A point for each correct answer, so a maximum of four points available.)
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Q. 5: In which country are the ‘Angel Falls’, the world’s highest waterfall?
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Q. 6: Who was the ‘sea green incorruptible’ who lead the reign of Terror in the French Revolution?
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Q. 7: What was the name of the first spacecraft was the first to reach the Moon’s immediate orbit, and the first to be placed in heliocentric orbit?
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Q. 8: Which major spiral galaxy is the closest to the Milky Way?
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Q. 9: What is an ‘ECG’ used to show and in this context what do the letters ‘E-C-G’ stand for? (A point for each correct answer.)
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Q. 10: Which alkane, chemical formula ‘CH4’, occurs naturally in oil wells, marshes and cow farts?
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Q. 11: This Irish-born soldier and diplomat, was also one of the first graduates from Harvard, and had one of London’s most famous streets named after him, what was his name?
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Q. 12: How high is the top of a badminton net above the court?
a) 3 feet b) 4 feet c) 5 feet d) 6 feet
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Q. 13: Which lead character was the budding author in the ‘The Waltons’ ? (And a bonus point for each of the actors who played this character.)
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Q. 14: What is the correct title for someone who shoes horses?
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Q. 15: Who was a searcher, a quiet man and a shootist amongst other things?
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Q. 16: Which garden is considered to be among the ‘Seven Wonders of the Ancient World’ ?
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Q. 17: What is another word for ‘lexicon’ ?
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Q. 18: What American outlaw had a brother called Frank and was killed by a member of his own gang. (Bonus points if you correctly name each of the following, the gang and the man who killed him.)
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Q. 19: Where would you find the abbreviation for the Japanese manufacturing company Yoshida Kogyo Kabushikikaisha?
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Q. 20: Which movie actor was the most decorated American soldier in World War Two?
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Q. 1: What is known as ‘The Eternal City’ ?
A. 1: Rome.
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Q. 2: In which sport is the ‘Vince Lombardi Trophy’ awarded?
A. 2: American Football.
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Q. 3: What acid accumulates in the muscles once the anaerobic threshold is passed when doing exercise?
A. 3: Lactic Acid.
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Q. 4: Who surrendered to whom, where and when to formally mark the end of the American Civil War? (A point for each correct answer, so a maximum of four points available.)
A. 4: General Robert E. Lee surrendered of his Confederate Army to Union Army Lt. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant, at the Appomattox Court House, Virginia on April 9, 1865.
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Q. 5: In which country are the ‘Angel Falls’, the world’s highest waterfall?
A. 5: Venezuela.
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Q. 6: Who was the ‘sea green incorruptible’ who lead the reign of Terror in the French Revolution?
A. 6: Maximilien Robespierre. (You get the point for correctly giving the surname only.)
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Q. 7: What was the name of the first spacecraft was the first to reach the Moon’s immediate orbit, and the first to be placed in heliocentric orbit?
A. 7: It was the Soviet ‘Luna 1’.
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Q. 8: Which major spiral galaxy is the closest to the Milky Way?
A. 8: The Andromeda galaxy.
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Q. 9: What is an ‘ECG’ used to show and in this context what do the letters ‘E-C-G’ stand for? (A point for each correct answer.)
A. 9: The ECG shows heart activity and rhythm and it stands for electrocardiogram.
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Q. 10: Which alkane, chemical formula ‘CH4’, occurs naturally in oil wells, marshes and cow farts?
A. 10: Methane.
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Q. 11: This Irish-born soldier and diplomat, was also one of the first graduates from Harvard, and had one of London’s most famous streets named after him, what was his name?
A. 11: His name was Sir George Downing, and Downing Street, the official residence of the British Prime Minister is named after him. (And, yes, you get the point if you just said ‘Downing’.)
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Q. 12: How high is the top of a badminton net above the court?
a) 3 feet b) 4 feet c) 5 feet d) 6 feet
A. 12: The correct answer is c) 5 feet.
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Q. 13: Which lead character was the budding author in the ‘The Waltons’ ? (And a bonus point for each of the actors who played this character.)
A. 13: Officially ‘John “John-Boy” Walton Jr.’ but you get the point for just ‘John-Boy’. He was played by Richard Thomas in the pilot and series seasons 1–5, as well as guest appearances in season 6 and in the three movie sequels; Robert Wightman played ‘John-Boy’ in seasons 8–9 and one movie sequel.
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Q. 14: What is the correct title for someone who shoes horses?
A. 14: A farrier.
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Q. 15: Who was a searcher, a quiet man and a shootist amongst other things?
A. 15: John Wayne.
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Q. 16: Which garden is considered to be among the ‘Seven Wonders of the Ancient World’ ?
A. 16: The Hanging Gardens of Babylon.
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Q. 17: What is another word for ‘lexicon’ ?
A. 17: Dictionary.
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Q. 18: What American outlaw had a brother called Frank and was killed by a member of his own gang. (A bonus point if you correctly name each of the following, the gang and the man who killed him.)
A. 18: His name was Jesse James, and for your bonus points the gang was the ‘James-Younger Gang’ and the member who killed him was ‘Robert Ford’, who hoped to collect a reward on James’ head.
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Q. 19: Where would you find the abbreviation for the Japanese manufacturing company Yoshida Kogyo Kabushikikaisha?
A. 19: The abbreviation is obviously YKK and it can be found on almost every zipper in the world. Take a look at your zippers if you don’t believe me.
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Q. 20: Which movie actor was the most decorated American soldier in World War Two?
A. 20: Audie Murphy. (For the record some of his decorations were the Bronze Star with “V” Device and Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster, Distinguished Service Cross, Presidential Unit Citation and Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster, Purple Heart and Bronze and 2 Oak Leaf Clusters, Silver Star and Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster, Medal of Honor, Legion of Merit, American Campaign Medal, European–African–Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal, Army of Occupation Medal, French Legion of Honor – Grade of Chevalier, French Croix de guerre with Silver Star, French Croix de guerre with Palm, French Liberation Medal, French Fourragère in Colors of the Croix de guerre, Belgian Croix de guerre with 1940 Palm.)
Yes, fractions, food, and French Horns are just some of the questions you’ll face if you take this week’s quiz.
A random and challenging assortment, but as usual, if you get stuck, you will find the answers waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay down below. But please, NO cheating!
Enjoy and good luck.
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Q. 1: The name of what American city means “the meadows” in Spanish?
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Q. 2: How many women now regularly wear shoes with heels higher than one inch to work?
a) 15% b) 25% c) 35% d) 45%
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Q. 3: What year was the death penalty abolished in England?
a) 1959 b) 1969 c) 1979 d) 1989
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Q. 4: What number lies halfway between 1/3 and 1/5?
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Q. 5: What was the first nation to give women the right to vote?
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Q. 6: From what type of creature is ‘Bombay duck’ made?
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Q. 7: Which country would you be in if you were skiing in the Dolomites?
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Q. 8: It is the name of a fragrant cosmetic and a city in Germany, what is it?
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Q. 9: In which country did French horns originate?
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Q. 10: What acid is associated with muscles in the body experiencing lack of oxygen?
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Q. 11: In Roman times what was a gladiator armed with, in addition to a dagger and spear?
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Q. 12: From which plant do we get ‘Vanilla’?
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Q. 13: What is ‘Hansen’s disease’ more commonly known as?
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Q. 14: What was the name of the political system in South Africa from 1948 to 1994?
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Q. 15: ‘Wild Marjoram’ is another name for which commonly used herb?
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Q. 16: How deep is one fathom of water?
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Q. 17: How many different letters are used in Roman numerals and what are their values? (A point for each part of the question correctly answered.)
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Q. 18: What common mineral is used to make casts, moulds, blackboard chalk and plaster of Paris?
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Q. 19: What extinct creature got its name from the Portuguese word for stupid? (Hint: the answer is not Congressman.)
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Q. 20: Who created the cartoon characters “The Simpsons”?
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ANSWERS
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Q. 1: The name of what American city means “the meadows” in Spanish?
A. 1: Las Vegas.
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Q. 2: How many women now regularly wear shoes with heels higher than one inch to work?
a) 15% b) 25% c) 35% d) 45%
A. 2: The correct answer is b) 25%.
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Q. 3: What year was the death penalty abolished in England?
a) 1959 b) 1969 c) 1979 d) 1989
A. 3: The correct answer is b) 1969.
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Q. 4: What number lies halfway between 1/3 and 1/5?
A. 4: 4/15ths
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Q. 5: What was the first nation to give women the right to vote?
A. 5: New Zealand, in 1893.
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Q. 6: From what type of creature is ‘Bombay duck’ made?
A. 6: Fish (specifically a Bummalo fish).
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Q. 7: Which country would you be in if you were skiing in the Dolomites?
A. 7: Italy.
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Q. 8: It is the name of a fragrant cosmetic and a city in Germany, what is it?
A. 8: Cologne.
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Q. 9: In which country did French horns originate?
A. 9: Germany.
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Q. 10: What acid is associated with muscles in the body experiencing lack of oxygen?
A. 10: Lactic acid.
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Q. 11: In Roman times what was a gladiator armed with, in addition to a dagger and spear?
A. 11: A net.
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Q. 12: From which plant do we get ‘Vanilla’?
A. 12: The Orchid.
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Q. 13: What is ‘Hansen’s disease’ more commonly known as?
A. 13: Leprosy.
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Q. 14: What was the name of the political system in South Africa from 1948 to 1994?
A. 14: Apartheid.
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Q. 15: ‘Wild Marjoram’ is another name for which commonly used herb?
A. 15: Oregano.
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Q. 16: How deep is one fathom of water?
A. 16: 1.82 Meters or 6 feet.
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Q. 17: How many different letters are used in Roman numerals and what are their values? (A point for each part of the question correctly answered.)
A. 17: Seven or VII (They are, I = 1, V = 5, X = 10, L = 50, C = 100, D = 500, M = 1000)
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Q. 18: What common mineral is used to make casts, moulds, blackboard chalk and plaster of Paris?
A. 18: Gypsum.
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Q. 19: What extinct creature got its name from the Portuguese word for stupid? (Hint: the answer is not Congressman.)
A. 19: The Dodo.
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Q. 20: Who created the cartoon characters “The Simpsons”?
Chocolate, yoghurt and a lot more make up today’s questions.
So why not pour yourself a cup of coffee too and have a go?
As usual, if you get stuck, you can find the answers waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay down below, but please NO cheating!
Enjoy and good luck.
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Q. 1: What are the names of the two famous Star Wars robots?
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Q. 2: How many muscles does your body use to balance itself when you are standing still?
a) 100 b) 200 c) 300 d) 400 e) 500
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Q. 3: What is the name of the largest and oldest chocolate company in the U.S.?
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Q. 4: ‘tcby’ now means ‘The Country’s Best Yogurt’ but what did the letters ‘tcby’ originally stand for?
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Q. 5: Who was the leader of the Macedonian Empire?
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Q. 6: Time to rack up a lot of points, what were the names of the six principal actors in the long running hit TV series ‘Friends’? (Bonus points if you can also correctly name the characters they played.)
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Q. 7: What is the name generally used for the traditional curved blade Japanese sword?
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Q. 8: Recently they seem to be trying to put it back up again, but in what year was the Fall of the Iron Curtain?
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Q. 9: Approximately how many pieces of ‘space junk’ are orbiting around Earth?
a) over 4,000 b) over 6,000 c) over 8,000 d) over 10,000
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Q. 10: There’s a new one out this year, but how many ‘Planet Of The Apes’ based movies have there been? (Bonus points if you can name them and even more bonus points if know the years they were released.)
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Q. 11: Which two rivers meet at Khartoum to make the Nile?
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Q. 12: Who, in 2012, became the first person to break the sound barrier, unprotected and under his own power?
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Q. 13: During World War II approximately how many tanks were produced by American factories?
a) 59,000 b) 69,000 c) 79,000 d) 89,000 e) 99,000
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Q. 14: Who is the current Prime Minister of Canada?
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Q. 15: Isadora Duncan, known as the mother of modern dance, was killed in an unusual way, how?
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Q. 16: What is the recommended standard recreational diving limit for ordinary divers?
a) 20 meters b) 30 meters c) 40 meters d) 50 meters
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Q. 17: In Las Vegas, what is the name of the ancient Egyptian themed hotel with a pyramid shaped casino?
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Q. 18: What was the name of the mythical Roman god of war?
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Q. 19: Who was ‘Dr Frasier Crane’ and his brother ‘Dr Niles Crane’? (A point for each correct answer.)
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Q. 20: What musician is known as “The Boss” and what was the name of the band he played with? (A point for each correct answer.)
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Q. 1: What are the names of the two famous Star Wars robots?
A. 1: The two famous Star Wars robots are called 3CP0 and R2D2.
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Q. 2: How many muscles does your body use to balance itself when you are standing still?
a) 100 b) 200 c) 300 d) 400 e) 500
A. 2: Your body uses 300 muscles to balance itself when you are standing still.
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Q. 3: What is the name of the largest and oldest chocolate company in the U.S.?
A. 3: The largest and oldest chocolate company in the U.S. is Hershey’s. Founded by Milton S. Hershey in 1894, this company produces over one billion pounds of chocolate products every year.
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Q. 4: ‘tcby’ now means ‘The Country’s Best Yogurt’ but what did the letters ‘tcby’ originally stand for?
A. 4: The letters ‘tcby’ originally stood for ‘This Can’t Be Yogurt’, but the name was changed after the company was sued by a rival company called ‘I Can’t Believe It’s Yogurt’.
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Q. 5: Who was the leader of the Macedonian Empire?
A. 5: Alexander the Great.
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Q. 6: Time to rack up a lot of points, what were the names of the six principal actors in the long running hit TV series ‘Friends’? (Bonus points if you can also correctly name the characters they played.)
A. 6: The six ‘Friends’ were Jennifer Aniston as ‘Rachel Green’; Courteney Cox as Monica Geller; Lisa Kudrow as Phoebe Buffay; Matt LeBlanc as Joey Tribbiani; Matthew Perry as Chandler Bing; and David Schwimmer as Ross Geller.
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Q. 7: What is the name generally used for the traditional curved blade Japanese sword?
A. 7: The traditional curved blade Japanese sword is called a ‘Katana’.
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Q. 8: Recently they seem to be trying to put it back up again, but in what year was the Fall of the Iron Curtain?
A. 8: The Iron Curtain fell in 1989.
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Q. 9: Approximately how many pieces of ‘space junk’ are orbiting around Earth?
a) over 4,000 b) over 6,000 c) over 8,000 d) over 10,000
A. 9: The correct answer is c) over 8,000.
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Q. 10: There’s a new one out this year, but how many ‘Planet Of The Apes’ based movies have there been? (Bonus points if you can name them and even more bonus points if know the years they were released.)
A. 10: There have been eight planet of the apes movies so far, ‘Planet of the Apes’ (1968); ‘Beneath the Planet of the Apes’ (1970); ‘Escape from the Planet of the Apes’ (1971); ‘Conquest of the Planet of the Apes’ (1972); ‘Battle for the Planet of the Apes’ (1973); ‘Planet of the Apes’ (2001); ‘Rise of the Planet of the Apes’ (2011); and ‘Dawn of the Planet of the Apes’ (2014).
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Q. 11: Which two rivers meet at Khartoum to make the Nile?
A. 11: It’s easier than you think, the two rivers that meet at Khartoum to make the Nile are the White & Blue Niles.
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Q. 12: Who, in 2012, became the first person to break the sound barrier, unprotected and under his own power?
A. 12: Felix Baumgartner became the first person to break the sound barrier, unprotected and under his own power. In his record breaking stunt he reached speeds of up to 834 mph.
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Q. 13: During World War II approximately how many tanks were produced by American factories?
a) 59,000 b) 69,000 c) 79,000 d) 89,000 e) 99,000
A. 13: The correct answer is d) 89,000.
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Q. 14: Who is the current Prime Minister of Canada?
A. 14: Stephen Harper.
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Q. 15: Isadora Duncan, known as the mother of modern dance, was killed in an unusual way, how?
A. 15: Isadora Duncan was pulled from the vehicle in which she was a passenger and violently slammed against the road when her long scarf got caught in the wheel. Her neck was broken and she died on impact.
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Q. 16: What is the recommended standard recreational diving limit for ordinary divers?
a) 20 meters b) 30 meters c) 40 meters d) 50 meters
A. 16: The correct answer is b) 30 Meters (98 feet), the average depth at which nitrogen narcosis symptoms begin to appear in adults.
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Q. 17: In Las Vegas, what is the name of the ancient Egyptian themed hotel with a pyramid shaped casino?
A. 17: It’s called the ‘Luxor’.
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Q. 18: What was the name of the mythical Roman god of war?
A. 18: Mars.
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Q. 19: Who was ‘Dr Frasier Crane’ and his brother ‘Dr Niles Crane’? (A point for each correct answer.)
A. 19: They were Kelsey Grammar and David Hyde Pierce from the wonderful hit TV sitcom ‘Frasier’.
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Q. 20: What musician is known as “The Boss” and what was the name of the band he played with? (A point for each correct answer.)
A. 20: In the music world “The Boss” is Bruce Sprigsteen and he played with the E Street Band.
It’s Monday again and the madness continues with another round of quiz show answers given by the seeming multitude of intellectually challenged people who decide to let the world see their stupidity.
Enjoy.
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Q: What “A” is the term for a set of symbols in which each character represents a simple speech sound?
A:Aural
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Q: The pain in the muscles or bones of the lower legs, often suffered by sportsmen, is known as shin…?
A:…dler’s List
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Q: In spelling, what consonant is found in both “good” and “bad”?
A:O
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Q: Which large mammal is adapted to sandy conditions, having protective eyelashes, nostrils than can be closed, and broad, soft feet?
A:Alligator
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Q: In agriculture, irrigation involves supplying farmland with which substance essential for growth?
A:Weeds
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Q: Who sang the song ‘Je t’aime’ with Jane Birkin?
A:Jacques Chirac.
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Q: Which Danish city is famous for its statue of a mermaid?
A:Denmark.
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Q: What is the name of the long- running British TV comedy show about pensioners: Last Of The …?
A:Mohicans.
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Q: We’re looking for a word that goes in front of ‘clock’.
A:Grandfather.
Q: Grandfather clock is already up there, say something else.
A:Panda.
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Q: What is the nationality of the Pope?
A:I think I know that one. Is it Jewish?
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Q: How many kings of England have been called Henry?
A:Er, well, I know there was a Henry the Eighth.. er, er, three?
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Q: Which British prime minister famously said: ‘We have become a grandmother’?
A:John Major.
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Q: What L do you make in the dark, when you don t consider the consequences?
A:Love?
Q: No, I’m sorry, I’m afraid the actual answer was ‘leap’.
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