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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?