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The Gherkin
How is the building 30 St. Mary Axe better known?
Hecuba
According to Homer, who was Queen of Troy and mother of Paris and Hector?
Three
In American football, how many points are awarded for a field goal?
Religion
Besides cookery, on which other topic has Delia Smith written books?
Caroline of Brunswick
Who was the Queen consort of King George the Fourth of England?
Volkswagen
Which car marque produces the Tiguan model?
Port Said
The Suez Canal has its southern terminus at Port Tawfik, Suez. Where is its northern terminus?
Gilbert
For what does the G stand in G. K. Chesterton?
(Operation) Chastise
What was the code name given to the Dam Busters raids of May 1943?
Italy
In which country was the architect Richard Rogers born?
Anthony Horowitz
"It was announced early in 2011 that which British author and screen writer will write a new ""Sherlock Holmes"" novel?"
The Angel Gabriel
According to Muslim tradition, who revealed the Qur'an to Mohammed?
Jonathan Ive
Who is the British designer responsible for the design of many iconic Apple products?
Geoffrey Rush
"Who plays speech therapist Lionel Logue in the hit British film ""The King's Speech""?"
Queen Victoria
Who was the last reigning British monarch to marry?
SOUTH ISLAND, NEW ZEALAND
Specifically, on which island is the Franz Josef Glacier?
MAGWITCH
Who is Pip's secret benefactor in 'Great Expectations'?
A WREN
In pre-decimal currency, what was depicted on the back of a farthing from 1936 until it was withdrawn in 1960?
PETER PRINCIPLE
Which theory states that 'people tend to rise to their own level of incompetence'?
A STORK
What type of bird is a maribou?
CHRIS PATTEN
In May 2011 who became Chairman of the BBC Trust?
LES MISERABLES
Cosette, Marius and Fantine are characters in which book and musical?
TIMMY
What is the name of the dog in Enid Blyton's 'Famous Five' books?
COMMODUS
Name the son of Marcus Aurelius who succeeded him as Roman Emperor from 180-192 AD.
William Frederick YEAMES
Who painted 'And When Did You Last See Your Father' in 1878?
TCHAIKOWSKY
Who wrote 'Capriccio Italien' in 1880?
QUEEN VICTORIA
After whose father was Prince Edward Island named?
John Everett MILLAIS
Who painted The Boyhood of Raleigh' in 1870?
KEIRIN
What is the name of the track cycling event, originating in Japan, in which the racers sprint for victory after having been paced for several laps?
RISER
On a staircase, what is the vertical part of the step called?
COUPE des MOUSQUETAIRES
Name the Cup presented to the winner of the Men's Singles at the French Open Tennis Competition.
Gustav MAHLER
Whose Symphony No. 1 in D Major is sometimes known as The Titan'?
Y.E. YANG
By winning the 2009 PGA Championship who became the first Asian to win a major golf tournament?
ELTON JOHN
Who wrote the music for 'Billy Elliot'?
JULIUS NYERERE
Who was the first President of Tanzania? (1961-1985)
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
The Turing Test assesses what?
LEMUR
What type of animal is a sifaka?
PILCHARD
In 'Bob the Builder' what is the name of the cat?
CHARLES 'CHUCK' YEAGER
Who flew the first plane to break the sound barrier?
BEADY EYE
What is the name of the new group, founded in 2010 by Liam Gallagher and other members of Oasis?
LAUDANUM
In medicine, how was a tincture of opium known?
GREAT ORMOND STREET CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
Who benefits from the royalties from 'Peter Pan'?
BENETTON
Michael Schumacher had his first F1 win in 1992, for which team was he driving?
PAUL NEWMAN
The 2002 film The Road to Perdition' was the last film appearance of which actor?
WINDS
Simoon, haboob and tramontane are types of what?
DAVID CHIPPERFIELD
Who is the architect of the new Turner Margate Gallery?
GOSSAMER ALBATROSS
What was the name of the human powered aircraft which crossed the Channel in 1979?
SAATCHI & SAATCHI
In 1978, who created the poster 'Labour isn't working'?
DAVID SIMON
Who wrote the TV series 'The Wire'?
THE EDGE
Guitarist David Evans uses which stage name?
CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL
John Fogerty was lead singer for which group from 1967 until 1972 when the group disbanded?
JOHN BIRD
Who launched The Big Issue' in 1991 to help the homeless?
CELLULOSE
What is the principal constituent of the cell wall in soft plant tissue?
RICIN
Which highly toxic substance is obtained from the castor oil plant?
MON MOME
Which horse, at 100-1, won the 2009 Grand National?
LUFTHANSA
Which airline bought both BMI and Alitalia in 2008?
SUFFOLK
The Latitude Festival of music, theatre and comedy is held annually in which county?
ROMAN ABRAMOVICH
Who owns the world's largest private yacht 'Eclipse' and three other yachts `Pelorus', Ecstasea' and `Sussurro'?
ALASKA
Of which US State was Sarah Palin the Governor?
SRI LANKA
On which island are the Tamil Tigers found?
BEATRIX POTTER
Who wrote the story the Tailor of Gloucester?
BLINDNESS
St Dunstan's is an organisation that deals with which disability?
TOGO
For which country was Emanuel Adebayor playing football when they withdrew from the African Cup of Nations in 2010?
RIVER MERSEY
The rivers Gowy, Goyt and Bollin are tributaries of which larger river?
PERTH
In which Australian city is the WACA Cricket Ground found?
VINEGAR
Which condiments Latin name means' sour wine'?
ELEFANT
What was the apt name of the largest armoured vehicle that the Germans had in World War II?
NAYLAND SMITH
Who was the adversary of Fu Manchu?
CROSSWORD PUZZLE
What was first created in 1890 and then credited to Arthur Wynne in 1913 and is now seen everywhere?
SCRUBS
Which US TV comedy is set in the Sacred Heart Hospital?
IRON MAN
Which super hero is the alter ego of Tony Stark?
CHARLIE CHAN
Warner Oland, Sydney Toler and Roland Winters have all played which fictional detective?
PETER SELLERS
Lynne Frederick was the last wife of which comic actor?
MEXICO
In which country is Simpatico beer brewed?
PAPUA NEW GUINEA
During the 2010 Rugby League World Cup Great Britain, Australia and New Zealand played but which other nation were the fourth team?
WALES
The Manic Street Preachers come from which country?
FRANCE
In which country are Bugatti cars built?
WILSON
What is Manchester United and Wales footballer Ryan Giggs original surname?
THE HANSEATIC LEAGUE
Kings Lynn and Great Yarmouth were once members of which larger trading organisation?
MONSTER
Which Oscar winning film was based on the life of killer Aileen Wuornos?
GRIFFIN
Which mythical creature had the head and body of a lion and eagles wings?
HAWKER HURRICANE
Which World War II aircraft was designed in 1937 by Sydney Camm?
YO SUSHI
Which restaurant chain was founded in 1998 by Simon Woodroffe?
HAYLEY MILLS
Singer Crispian Mills is the son of which famous actress?
FORMOSA
What was Taiwan formerly known as?
ARTHUR PENN
Who directed the film Bonnie and Clyde?
OMID DJALILI
Which comic and actor was seen and heard in the adverts for Money Supermarket?
FA CUP SEMI FINAL
What was played at Wembley Stadium for the first time on 14th April 1991?
NORTH BY NORTH WEST
In which film is Cary Grant seen running into a field being pursued by a biplane?
ENGLAND
In which country is the Ascari Sports Car built?
IRONCLADS
During the American Civil War as what were the battleships Monitor and Merrimac classed ?
THE PENINSULAR WAR
During which War did the Battle of Corunna take place?
JOHN CANDY
In the film Cool Running which comic actor played the coach of the Jamaican Bobsleigh Team?
Michael Martin
Who preceded Willie Bain as MP for Glasgow North East?
1500m
Lisa Dobriskey is a world silver medallist in which athletics event?
Essex
In which modern English county did the Trinovantes live?
Zinfandel
Which predominantly American grape variety is genetically identical to the southern Italian grape Primitivo?
The Farmer's Wife
Who cut off the tails of the Three Blind Mice?
Bird of Paradise
What kind of bird appears on the flag of Papua New Guinea?
Rochdale
The Gracie Fields Theatre opened in which town in 1978?