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Guitar
What instrument did the jazz musician Wes Montgomery play?
Auguste Escoffier
Which French chef created Peach Melba in 1893?
Lincolnshire
In which English county is Skegness?
1926
In what year was Queen Elizabeth II born?
Wine
An oenophile is a connoisseur of what?
Hill Street Blues
Which 1980s US TV police show featured the characters Frank Furillo, Andy Renko and Mick Belker?
Abraham Lincoln
Mary Todd was the wife of which US President?
Valkyries
In Norse mythology what is the name of the group of women whose name means 'chooser of the slain'?
17
The Japanese poetry form known as a Haiku consists of how many syllables?
Dwight D Eisenhower
Mamie Doud was the wife of which US President?
The Little Mermaid
Scuttle, a seagull, is a character in which 1989 Disney film?
Peel
Which name connects a town in the Isle of Man, the Metropolitan Police and a huntsman in a famous folk song?
Swiss Army Knife
Victorinox is the major brand name of which iconic product?
Barrow
Which name connects a town in the north of England, a prehistoric burial chamber and an American gangster?
LA Law
Which 1980s and 90s US TV legal drama featured the company McKenzie, Brackman, Chaney and Kuzack?
Skeleton
Amy Williams and Lizzy Yarnold of Great Britain have won the Winter Olympic Gold Medal at the last two games in which event?
Pinocchio
Lampwick and Stromboli are characters in which 1940 Disney film?
Darwin
Which Australian city was known as Palmerston between 1869 and 1911?
Sternum
Which bone in the human body is formed by the manubrium, the body (or gladiolus) and the xiphoid process?
Valhalla
In Norse mythology what is the name of the hall to which the Valkyrie take their chosen warriors?
Rihanna
How is singer Robyn Fenty better known, one of her best-selling singles was 'Umbrella'?
Triton
Which is the largest moon (by far) of the planet Neptune?
Guadalquivir
Which river, the second longest entirely in Spain, flows through the-cities of Cordoba and Seville?
Italy
The Northern League is a far-right political party in which EU country?
Warsaw Pact
What treaty, signed in 1955, was officially known as the Treaty of Friendship, Co-operation and Mutual Assistance?
Brisbane
Which. Australian city is named after the Scotsman who was Governor of New South Wales between 1821 and 1825?
James Rodriguez
Who won the Golden Boot as top scorer at the 2014 World Cup, he has since signed for Real Madrid?
Mount Elbert
Which Colorado mountain is the highest peak in the Rocky Mountains?
Florence
The Birth of Venus by Botticelli hangs in an art gallery in which city?
Berkeley
At which castle did Edward II meet his gruesome death in 1327?
Gettysburg
Cemetery Ridge was a feature of which battlefield?
Carisbrooke
In which castle on the Isle of Wight was Charles imprisoned?
Manuel Neuer
Who won the Golden Glove as best goalkeeper at the 2014 World Cup?
Nicole Kidman
Who plays the part of Princess Grace in the 2014 film 'Grace of Monaco'?
Hungary
Jobbik is a far-right political party in which EC country?
John Selwyn Gummer
Lord Deben of Windsor was known by what name when he was a minister in John Major's government?
Solsbury Hill
Which hill, located above the village of Batheaston in Somerset was made more famous in a song by Peter Gabriel?
Elbe
Which river flows through many German cities including Dresden and Magdeburg?
Timothy Spall
Who plays the part of JMW Turner in the 2014 film 'Mr Turner'?
Velasquez
The painting 'Venus at her Mirror' hangs in the National Gallery in London, who painted it?
Dennis Tito
In 2001 who became the first 'space tourist'?
MT. ELBRUS
What is the highest mountain in Europe?
VINCE EDWARDS
Who played Doctor Ben Casey on T.V.?
COLUMBIA
Between 1958 and 1972 all Cliff Richard single records were released on which record label?
BARCELONA
In which City does Spanish Football Club Espanyol play?
APOLLO 11
What number Apollo Mission was first to land men on the moon?
ALICE COOPER
Vince Furnier is better known as which rock star?
JOULE
What is the SI unit of energy or work?
PATIENCE
Bunthorne's Bride is the subtitle for which Gilbert and Sullivan opera?
H. E. BATES
Which author wrote the Darling Buds of May?
BADMINTON
In which sport do they compete for Thomas Cup?
COLONEL
What is the Any Equivalent of a RAF Group Captain?
DR BRUCE BANNER
In comic books who is the alter ego of the Incredible Hulk?
ARGENTINA
Who were Uruguay's opponents in the first World Cup final in 1930?
KUNA
What is the main currency of Croatia?
KAMPUCHEA
What was the former name of Cambodia?
NO NO NANETTE
The song 'Tea for Two' comes from which musical?
NORTH YORKSHIRE
In which county is the constituency of William Hague?
ETERNAL
Louise Redknapp was a member of which all girl pop group?
BLACK
What colour is the heraldic colour sable?
DECCA
Between 1959 and 1966 all of Billy Fury's singles were released on which record label?
APOLLO 17
What number Apollo was the last one to land a man on the moon?
COUNTY ANTRIM
In which Irish County would you find the Giant's Causeway?
CHARLOTTE BREW
Who was the first female to ride in the Grand National?
THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE
Which Gilbert and Sullivan Opera is subtitled 'The Slave of Duty'?
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
In which Australian State is Fremantle?
TABLE TENNIS
In which sport do they compete for the Swaythling Cup?
TAP
What is the national airline of Portugal?
CAPTAIN
What is the Navy equivalent of an Army Colonel?
JOHN REID
What is the real name of the Lone Ranger?
(STADE DE) REIMS
In the first European Cup Final in 1957 who were Real Madrid's opponents?
ETON DORNEY
In the London 2012 Olympics where was the venue for the rowing competition?
BRIGADOON
The Song 'It's almost like being in love' comes from which musical?
CHESHIRE
In which county is the constituency of George Osborne?
SULKY
What is the name of the 2 wheeled horse drawn vehicle used in trotting races?
Woodstock
What event of August 1969 was originally billed as 'An Aquarian Exposition: 3 days of peace and music'?
Mitt Romney
Who was the Republican candidate who lost the Presidential election to Barack Obama in 2012?
Cate Blanchett
Who won the Best Actress Oscar in 2014 for her role in 'Blue Jasmine'?
A Comedy of Errors
Which 1595 play by Shakespeare is his shortest?
1994
In which year did the National Lottery start in the UK?
Casino Royale
In which 1953 book by Ian Fleming did James Bond first appear?
Dionysus
In Greek Mythology who is the Greek god of wine?
Warsaw
Which city is served by Chopin Airport?
Cardiff
In which city was the Rugby League Cup Final played in the years 2003, 2004 and 2005?
Dirty Dancing
"""Nobody puts Baby in a corner"" is a famous line from which 1987 US film?"
Arafura
Which sea separates Australia and Indonesian New Guinea?
Basil
In Fawlty Towers what was the name of Manuel's pet hamster/rat?
New Zealand
In which country is Fjordland National Park?
Wilbur Smith
Which author's first book was the 1964 novel 'When The Lion Feeds', featuring the ex-SAS officer Hector Cross? His latest (2013) is 'Vicious Circle'.
Mali
What is the capital city of The Maldives?
Michael Phelps
Name the swimmer who won 8 gold medals at the Beijing Olympics in 2008.
Bankside
Which London building was adapted to become the Tate Modem which opened in 2000?
1992
Name the year: The Maastricht Treaty is signed, riots in Los Angeles following the beating of Rodney King by police officers, Denmark wins the UEFA European Football Championships.
Spruce
Which evergreen trees belong to the genus Picea?
The Hawthorns
Which football ground is the highest in English league football at 551 feet above sea level?
Status Quo
Which rock band opened the Live Aid concert at Wembley in July 1985?
Bafana Bafana
What nickname, meaning 'The Boys, The Boys', is given to the South African national football team?
Peru
The Nuevo Sol has been the currency of which country since 1991?
The Murray
At 1560 miles, what is the longest river in Australia?
France
Which country will host the EUFA European Football Championships in 2016?