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West Africa | Founded in 1975, ECOWAS is a regional economic community, comprising 15 states. Where in the world is it to be found? |
Wessex | Winchester was the capital of which Anglo Saxon kingdom? |
Steven Sondheim | "Who wrote the musical ""A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum""?" |
Henry | Named after an American scientist, what is the SI derived unit of Inductance? |
September | Michaelmas day is in which month? |
Bailey | In a feudal castle what name is given to the outer wall, hence the outer court, or any court within the walls? |
Whirlwind | What is the nickname of snooker player Jimmy White? |
Deltiologist | By what name is a collector of postcards known? |
Violin | Albert Einstein is known to have played which musical instrument? |
Pearl | What is a 30th wedding anniversary called? |
Harriet Beecher Stowe | "Who wrote ""Uncle Tom's Cabin""?" |
John Boorman | Who directed the films Deliverance, Hope and Glory and the Tailor of Panama? |
Annapolis | In which US town or city is the United States Naval Academy located? |
Divine Wind | What is the meaning of the Japanese word kamikaze? |
Shea Stadium | Which New York Stadium was home to the New York Mets from 1964-2008, and was demolished in 2009? |
Boardwalk Empire | Nucky Thompson was the central character in which US TV drama series? |
Margery Allingham | Who created the fictional detective Albert Campion? |
Massachusetts | Which state did John F Kennedy represent when a senator? |
Norway | Jarlsberg is a cheese from which country? |
November | In which month is Martinmas? |
Gate | In a castle what is a postern? |
1960 | In which year did traffic wardens first appear on the streets of London? |
Grinder | What Is the nickname of snooker player Cliff Thorburn? |
The Rokeby Venus | "The Velazquez painting ""The Toilet of Venus"" is also known by what name?" |
Chile | Which South American country has a first division side called Everton? |
Joel Chandler Harris | "Who is the author of ‘‘The Uncie Remus"" stories?" |
Bob Wilson | Which former Arsenal footballer has the middle name Primrose? |
Alan Parker | Who directed the films Mississippi Burning, Evita and Angela's Ashes? |
Belinda Carlisle | Who bad a number 1 in the 1980's with Circle in the Sand? |
Snake | What sort of creature js a boomslang? |
St. Moritz | Which was the first place to host the Winter Olympics, twice? |
Whitehorse | What is the capitaI of the Yukon Territory? |
Colorado Springs | In which US town or city is the United States Air Force Academy located? |
Henry IV | Who was King of England in the year 1400? |
Ngaio Marsh | Who created the fictional detective Roderick Alleyn? |
Corncrake | By what other name is the bird the landrail known? |
Cyprus | Halloumi is a cheese from which country? |
Tatton Park | Which National Trust property was once owned by the Egerton family? |
Utah | In which US state are the world headquarters or the Mormon Church? |
Mrs Hudson | In the Arthur Conan Doyle stories about Sherlock Holmes who was the housekeeper at 221B Baker Street? |
Tiger Lily | In Peter Pan what is the name of the Red Indian Princess rescued by Peter? |
Gary Anderson | Who became the 2015 PDC World Darts Champion after beating Phil Taylor in the final? |
Brian | What is the name of the family dog in the animated TV series ‘Family Guy? |
Buttercup | in the BBC Children’s TV programme The Woodentops, what was the name of the cow who lived on their farm? |
Kaolin | Derived from the name of a Chinese village and hill, what is the alternative name for China Clay? |
Lion | What animal can be found surrounded by bees on tins of Lyles Golden Syrup? |
Thomas Jefferson | The state capital of Missouri is named after which American President? |
Lithuania | On 1st January 2015 which Baltic state became the latest country to start using the Euro as its currency? |
White Heat | In which 1949 film noir did James Cagney say the line “Made it Ma -Top of the World” as flames engulfed him? |
Michelangelo | Which artist did Chariton Heston play in the 1965 film ‘the Agony and the Ecstasy? |
Perry White | In Superman comic books, what is the name of the editor of the Daily Planet? |
Despicable Me 2) | The song ‘Happy’ by Pharrel Williams first appeared on the soundtrack of which computer animated film of 2013? |
Cornwall | In which county is the town and fishing port of Padstow? |
Spinach | What is the essential vegetable ingredient of a dish cooked ‘a la florentine’? |
Pancreas | The name of which organ of the human body is derived from the Greek words for all and flesh? |
(Between the) Ribs | In the human body, where are the intercostal muscles located? |
Go Set a Watchman | Author Harper Lee announced the sequel in 2015 of her only ever book, what was the name of that sequel? |
Cher | Under what name does Cherilyn Sarkisian LaPierre act and sing? |
Kate Bush | Which singer's albums have included Aerial (2005) and Red Shoes (1993)? |
Evander Holyfield | In a 1997 WBA Heavyweight Championship Mike Tyson was disqualified for biting the ear of which opponent? |
Orange | On the standard UK Monopoly board, what colour is the property Bow Street |
Isle of Man TT | On which racing circuit would you find Ginger Hall and Kate’s Cottage? |
Benedict Cumberbatch | Which well-known actor did the actress and theatre director Sophie Hunter marry in 2015? |
Atlas Mountains | Which mountain range extends through Morocco, Tunisia and Algeria, with its highest peak at Mount Jebel Toubkal? |
Peru | in which country is the most westerly point of mainland South America? |
HMS Hood | Which battle cruiser was sunk by the Bismarck and Prinz Eugen on May 24, 1941? |
The Black Pig | In the children’s animated TV series, of which ship was Captain Pugwash the captain? |
Glee | Which US TV musical comedy drama series is set in the fictional William McKinley High School in Lima Ohio? |
Marseilles | Which European city is served by Marignane Airport? |
Cote d'Ivoire | Which country won the African Cup of Nations Trophy in 2015 beating Sudan on penalties in the final? |
Malabo | What is the capital of Equatorial Guinea? |
James Brown | Which soul singer's backing group were cailed The Famous Flames? |
Charles II | Catherine of Braganza was married to which English king? |
Bismuth | Which chemical element has the atomic number 83 and symbol Bi? |
PRISTINA | What is the capital of Kosovo? |
VELVET UNDERGROUND | Lou Reed was the lead singer with which group? |
Eoin) MORGAN | Who was captain of the England men's cricket team during the 2015 One Day International World Cup? |
HENRY | What is the SI derived unit of inductance? |
ESAU | Who, in the Old Testament, sold his birthright for a piece of bread and a potage of lentils? |
SUBARU | Which car company has the six brightest stars of the constellation Pleiades as its badge? |
(Sue) GRAFTON | Who created the private investigator Kinsey Millhone? |
COCO THE CLOWN | How was the entertainer Nicolai Poliakoff better known? |
1947 | In what year was the CIA founded? |
YAMAHA | Which motor-cycle company has three tuning forks as its badge? |
EBAY | Pierre Omidyar founded which internet company? |
(Pablo) PICASSO | "Which artist painted 'Three Dancers (1925) and ""Weeping Woman"" (1937)?" |
1901 | In which year were Nobel Prizes first awarded |
(Jack) DEE | In 2001, which comedian was the first winner of Celebrity Big Brother? |
(Honey) BEES | Which creatures are affected by Isle of Wight disease? |
(Robert E.) LEE | Who commanded the Confederate forces at the Battle of Gettysburg? |
PADDINGTON | The Heathrow Express departs from which London station? |
GOLDENEYE | b In which film did Pierce Brosnanfirst play James Bond? |
(William) SHERMAN | Who commanded the Union forces during the 1864 March to the Sea? |
M | What is the last LETTER on a computer keyboard, i.e. bottom right? |
ST. PANCRAS | From what London station does the Eurostar train depart? |
SPERM WHALE | Specifically ambergris is obtained from which creature? |
HALIFAX | In which Yorkshire town is Eureka the National Children's Museum situated? |
Dick DASTARDLY | "In the cartoon show ""The Wacky Races"" who drove the Mean Machine?" |
BELUGA | What is another, non scientific, name for the white whale? |
FIREMAN SAM | Which title character, from a children's animated TV series, lives in Pontypandy? |
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