Published: Monday 6th May 2024A free general knowledge quiz for those who enjoy a more challenging quiz.
Who did Frank Thornton play in the BBC sit-com "Are You Being Served"?Captain Peacock.
Which English footballer was given the nickname, "Sicknote"? Darren Anderton.
How many countries share a land border with Norway?Three
Where would you see the Lutine Bell?Lloyds of London.
Which songs with "Crazy" in the title were UK top twenty hits for the following artists,[a] Mark Morrison (1996), [b] The Osmonds (1972), [c] Kiss (1987), [d] Dizzee Rascal/Robbie Williams (2013) and [e] Britney Spears (1999)?[a] "Crazy", reached no 6, [b] "Crazy Horses", no 2, [c] "Crazy, Crazy Nights", no 4, [d] "Goin' Crazy", no 5 and [e] "You Drive Me Crazy".
In which year were Old Age Pensions first introduced in the UK?1909
The Apollo 15 astronauts David Scott and James Irwin were the first to do what on the moon?Drive a vehicle.
In the name of the airline what do the letters QANTAS stand for?Queensland and Northern Territories Aerial Services
Which mathematician is credited with inventing Logarithms?John Napier.
What is the title of Shakespeare's shortest play?The Comedy of Errors.
Which US President pardoned Richard Nixon?Gerald Ford.
The snakes and ladders board game originated in which country?India.
Finally closing in 2023 after 13,981 performances, which musical holds the record for the longest Broadway run?The Phantom of the Opera.
What are the FOUR US States that begin with the letter "A"?Alabama, Alaska, Arizona & Arkansas.
In literature, who was Sir Percy Blakeney?The Scarlet Pimpernel.
In Olympic fencing, how many hits must a male fencer score for a win?Fifteen.
What is the county town of Wiltshire?Trowbridge.
What relation was Franklin D Roosevelt to Theodore Roosevelt?5th Cousin.
In which Scottish city did the cloning of Dolly the sheep take place?Edinburgh.
Which boxer was known as the Manassa Mauler?Jack Dempsey.
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