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NEW MEXICO
In which American state is Roswell, where it is claimed a U.F.O. crashed in 1947?
GENE HACKMAN
Who won a best supporting actor Oscar for his performance as Little Bill Daggett in the 1992 film “Unforgiven”?
MELANIE GRIFFITH
Actress Dakota Johnson is the daughter of actor Don Johnson and which actress?
Francis Ford Coppola
Who directed the Godfather trilogy of films?
Al Gore
Which Democrat did George W Bush defeat in the 2000 US Presidential Election?
Twelfth Night
“If music be the food of love, play on” is the opening line from which Shakespeare play?
Thin Lizzy
Phil Lynott was lead singer and bassist with which rock group from 1969 to 1983?
100
How many letter tiles, including the blanks, are there in a game of Scrabble?
Women
Who rules in a Gynarchy or Gynocracy?
Valentina Tereshkova
Who, in June 1963, became the first woman to go into space?
Courgette
Which vegetable is known to Americans as Zucchini?
The Temple of Artemis
Which of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World was located at Ephesus?
8
How many people are needed to dance a Quadrille?
Arctic Monkeys
Alex Turner is the lead singer with which Sheffield band?
Japan
In mythology, in which country is Benzaiten the Goddess of Love and Luck?
Education
Nicky Morgan is the current Secretary of State of which Government Department?
Nogbad the Bad
In the children’s animated TV series, who was the uncle and arch enemy of Noggin the Nog?
Rhinoceros
Black, White, Sumatran and Javan are varieties of which endangered species of animal?
Eric the Eel
A competitor in the 2000 Sydney Olympics - by what nickname was Equatorial Guinean swimmer Eric Moussambani known?
Mark Williams
Who plays Father Brown in the 2013 BBC TV series of the same name?
Jaipur
Which Indian city, the capital of Rajasthan, is known as the ‘Pink’ city?
Gillingham
Which is the only current Football League team to play its home games in Kent?
Salvation Army
‘Blood and Fire’ is the motto of which charitable organisation?
Virago
Which feminist book label was established by Carmen Callil and others in 1973?
St Peter ad Vincula
In which Royal Chapel situated in the Tower of London is Anne Boleyn buried?
Melchester
What fictional place name connects a literary version of Salisbury and the comic cartoon character Roy of the Rovers?
Defence
Michael Fallon is the current Secretary of State for which Government Department?
J M Barrie
Which author wrote the comic play ‘The Admirable Crichton' in 1902?
The Thumb
The Pollex is the anatomical name for what part of the human body?
Diwali
Derived from a word meaning ‘rows of lighted lamps’, what is the Hindu Festival of Lights called?
Jack Black
Which actor provides the voice of Po the Kung Fu Panda in the two films in the series?
The United Nations
Which organisation’s flag includes an image of the continents of the world flanked by olive branches on a blue field?
Borsetshire
In which fictional English county is the radio series ‘The Archers’ set?
Trombone
A sackbut was an early form of which musical instrument?
Bromine
Which chemical element, atomic number 35, takes its name from the Greek word for ‘stench’?
Talisker
What is the only malt whisky distilled on the Isle of Skye?
W B Yeats
Which Irish poet and dramatist was awarded the Nobel prize in Literature in 1923?
Brentford
Griffin Park is the home ground of which Championship Football League team?
Zabaglione
Which Italian dessert is usually made from egg yolks, sugar and Marsala?
Treasure Island
Which Robert L Stevenson novel of 1883 was originally entitled ‘The Sea Cook - A Story for Boys’?
Donald Trump
Which American businessman presented the original TV series ‘The Apprentice’ which premiered in 2004?
Yalta
At which Crimean port did F D Roosevelt, Churchill and Stalin meet for a conference in February 1945?
Terence Rattigan
Who wrote the 1946 play ‘The Winslow Boy’?
Ted Turner
Which media executive set up the TV channel CNN in 1980?
Big Toe
The Hallux is the anatomical name for what part of the human body?
Ellis Peters
Under what pseudonym did Edith Pargeter create the detective Brother Cadfael?
Spencer Perceval
Which British Prime Minister did John Bellingham assassinate in 1812?
Mia
What is the name of the Queen’s great grandchild, daughter of Zara Tindall (nee Philips)?
(Wilbur) SMITH
"Who wrote the novels ""Shout at the Devil” and ""When the Lion Feeds""?"
BISHKEK
What is the capital of Kyrgyzstan?
PULP
"Which band released albums called ""His 'n' Hers"" and ""Different Class” in the 1990s?"
ACORN
What symbol is used to denote a National Trail on footpath signs?
1977
"In what year did ""Rocky"" win the Best Picture Oscar, Apple II computer go on sale and Jimmy Carter was sworn in as US President?"
(Nicky) MORGAN
Who was appointed Secretary of State for Education in David Cameron's May 2015 cabinet?
DUSHANBE
What is the capital of Tajikstan?
1984
In what year did 'Terms of Endearment win the Best Picture Oscar, the Macintosh computer is released by Apple and Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi is assassinated?
WARS OF THE ROSES
In which wars did the battles of Towton and Barnet take place?
(Common) COLD
The medical condition rhinopharyngitis is more commonly called what?
RIPON
Fountains Abbey is situated three miles SW of which Yorkshire city?
DIAMOND
The Great Star of Africa, part of the Crown Jewels, is what type of precious stone?
ALEXANDER
Who in Greek myth cut the Gordian knot?
JOB
Which Old Testament character was known for his poverty and patience?
EVERYTHING
Panophobia is the abnormal fear of what?
JOHN DRAKE
"In the 1960-68 TV series, what was the character name of ""Danger Man""?"
WAKEFIELD
The Yorkshire Sculpture Park is situated at Bretton Hall near which city?
INLAND WATERS
Of what is limnology the study?
JONAH
The name of which Old Testament prophet has come to mean a bringer of bad luck?
(HMS) HERMES
What was the name the British flagship during the Falklands conflict?
DUCK
What type of bird is a goosander?
(USS) ENTERPRISE
What was the world's first nuclear aircraft carrier?
MATHEMATICS
The Fields Medal is awarded every four years in which discipline?
(Arthur) BLISS
"Who composed the music for the 1937 ballet ""Checkmate""?"
WALNUT
From what wood are the stocks of fine rifles and shotguns made?
EDWARD the SECOND
Which future king of England was born in Caernarfon Castle in 1284?
P.D. JAMES
"Who wrote, the 2011 sequel to Pride and Prejudice, ""Death Comes to Pemberley”?"
SLOVENIA
Prior to the introduction of the Euro which country's currency was the tolar?
SELMA
Which film that won Oscars in April 2015, told the story of Martin Luther King and the Civil Rights Movement in 1965?
ASH
From what wood are cricket stumps made?
RICHARD the SECOND
Which deposed king of England died in Pontefract Castle in 1400?
HORSES
"Which animals are affected by the disease ""glanders""?"
LITHUANIA
Prior to the introduction of the Euro which country's currency was the litas?
(Anthony) HOROWITZ
"Who wrote, the 2011 novel about Sherlock Holmes called, 'The House of Silk""?"
ARCTIC MONKEYS
Which pop group consists of Alex Turner, Jamie Cook, Matt Helders and Nick O'Malley?
(Richard) DAWKINS
"Which evolutionary biologist wrote ""The Ancestor's Tale"" in 2004?"
The Muppet Show
On which TV show did the band Electric Mayhem feature?
Georges Pompidou
Who succeeded Charles de Gaulle as President of France in 1969?
Dracula
Who, in fiction, arrived in Whitby aboard the schooner Demeter?
Bar codes
Which, now ubiquitous, markings first appeared on packs of Wrigley’s chewing gum in 1974?
Lee Hazlewood
Nancy Sinatra duetted with which singer on the songs ‘Jackson’, ‘Lady Bird’, 'Summer Wine’ and ‘Did You Ever’?
Brown
In the original Genus edition of the game Trivial Pursuit, what colour is the Art & Literature category?
Bewick’s
Three species of swan are commonly found in Britain, mute and whooper are two, what is the third?
Elephants
In The Jungle Book, Colonel Hathi was the leader of which animals?
Captain James Cook
Who first sailed out of Whitby aboard the collier Freelove - his later ships include HMS Eagle, HMS Solebay, HMS Grenville and HMS Endeavour?
Cornwall
Created in 1337, which is the oldest dukedom in England?
Easter Island
Statues known as ‘Moai’ stand on which island?
‘Allo ‘Allo
Which BBC TV comedy series was set in the French town of Nouvion?
Beyonce
The singer-songwriter, actress, model and dancer known as Solange is the sister of which famous singer?
Llangefni
Which is the county town and administrative centre of the Isle of Anglesey?
Jane Eyre
In a famous novel, who becomes governess of Thornfield Hall ?
Ibiza
On which island is the holiday resort of Portinatx?