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GREEN PARTY | Caroline Lucas became which party's first MP when she won the Brighton Pavilion seat in last week's General Election? |
LAVERBREAD | What name is given to the traditional Welsh dish made from boiled seaweed rolled in oatmeal and fried in bacon fat? |
JACQUI SMITH | Which former Cabinet Minister lost her Redditch parliamentary seat in last week's General Election? |
LUCIFER | What name for the Devil is taken from the Latin word for 'light bearer'? |
KEDGEREE | Which English dish, originating in India, consists of smoked haddock, boiled rice, eggs and butter? |
BRADLEY WIGGINS | Which British cyclist won the Men's Individual Pursuit at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing? |
'WALLANDER' | Which BAFTA Award winning TV series stars Kenneth Branagh as the eponymous Swedish police inspector? |
LISBON | In which European capital city did an earthquake kill around 30,000 people on All Saint's Day in 1755? |
'SPOOKS' | Which BAFTA Award winning TV series stars Peter Firth as the head of MI5's counter-intelligence unit? |
KNOSSOS | The British archaeologist Arthur Evans was responsible for the excavation of which ancient Minoan palace-city? |
O. HENRY | What was the pen-name used by the short-story writer William Sydney Porter? |
NORTH CAROLINA | Charlotte is the largest city in the 'Tar Heel State'. Which state? |
FELIX MENDELSSOHN | 'Italian' and 'Reformation' are the popular names given to symphonies by which composer? |
CONNECTICUT | Bridgeport is the largest city in the 'Nutmeg State'. Which state? |
'CHEMICAL BROTHERS' | Which duo had number one hits during the 1990's with 'Block Rockin' Beats' and 'Setting Sun'? |
GABRIEL | What was the first name of Mr. Fahrenheit, after whom the temperature scale was named? |
ARCHBISHOP OF YORK | Bishopthorpe Palace is the official residence of the holder of which position? |
HENRY IRETON | Which English Civil War General later led the English forces at the 'Sieges of Limerick' and was made Lord Deputy of Ireland by Oliver Cromwell in 1650? |
ANDERS | What was the first name of Mr. Celsius, after whom the temperature scale was named? |
FIRST MINISTER OF SCOTLAND | Bute House is the official residence of the holder of which position? |
THOMAS FAIRFAX | Which General and Commander-in Chief led the New Model Army at the Battle of Naseby in 1645? |
'PET SHOP BOYS' | Which duo had number one hits during the 1980's with 'Heart' and 'It's A Sin'? |
PETRI DISH | Named after the German bacteriologist who invented it, what name is given to the cylindrical lidded dish used by biologists to culture cells? |
'HOWL' | "Which famous poem by Allen Ginsberg begins with the line ""I saw the best minds of my generation destroyed by madness""?" |
MOMENTUM | "What is defined in physics as ""the product of the mass and velocity of an object""?" |
'THE LADY OF SHALOT' | "Which famous poem by Alfred, Lord Tennyson begins with the lines, ""On either side the river lie, long fields of barley and rye""?" |
ACCELERATION | "What is defined in physics as ""the increase in velocity per unit of time""?" |
BUNSEN BURNER | Named after the German chemist who developed it, what name is given to the common piece of laboratory equipment that produces a single gas flame used for heating and combustion? |
TOM CLANCY | Which best-selling American author created the fictional American President 'Jack Ryan'? |
DAVID SHEPPARD | What was the name of the former England international cricketer who became Bishop of Liverpool in 1975? |
HERMES | In Greek mythology, which god of travel, language and trade served as the messenger to the gods? |
GANYMEDE | One of only two moons in our solar system larger than Mercury, which is the largest satellite of Jupiter? |
HEPHAESTUS | In Greek mythology, which god of fire, metal working and stonemasonry served as the smith to the gods? |
CHRISTIAN WULFF | What is the name of the current President of Germany? |
MARK WEBBER | Racing for Red Bull, who is the only Australian competing in the 2011 Formula One season? |
OSTIA ANTICA | Which archaeological site at the mouth of the River Tiber served as the major port of the Roman Republic? |
ROSEWOOD | Which type of richly hued wood is by far the most common wood used for Marimba and Xylophone keys? |
SHIMON PERES | What is the name of the current President of Israel? |
TEXAS | Mentioned in the title of a famous song written by Neil Sedaka and performed by Tony Christie, in which American state could you visit Amarillo? |
SOLYANKA | Also containing fish, meat or mushrooms, what is the name of the thick, spicy Russian soup, the primary ingredient of which is pickled cucumbers? |
'RIO' | Telling the story of a group of birds in the Brazilian jungle, which animated film, featuring voice casting by Jesse Eisenberg and Anne Hathaway, is the highest grossing film worldwide of 2011 so far? |
FRANCOIS RABELAIS | 'Gargantua' and 'Pantagruel' are literary works written by which 16th century French author? |
EMILE ZOLA | 'Germinal' and 'Nana' are literary works by which 19th century French author? |
EARL OF STRATHEARN | Last held in 1437, which Scottish earldom was bestowed upon Prince William on the day of his wedding to Catherine Middleton? |
LUNGS | The adjective 'pulmonary' means of, or pertaining to, which organ of the body? |
KIDNEYS | The adjective 'adrenal' means of, or pertaining to, which organ of the body? |
BARON CARRICKFERGUS | Last held in 1883, which Northern Irish barony was bestowed on Prince William on the day of his wedding to Catherine Middleton? |
IKER CASILLAS | Which footballer, who has spent his entire career at Real Madrid, captained Spain during the 2010 World Cup Final? |
HUBERT HUMPHREY | Which alliteratively-named politician served as Lyndon B. Johnson's Vice-President between 1965 and 1969? |
HANNIBAL HAMLIN | Which alliteratively-named politician served as Abraham Lincoln's Vice-President between 1861 and 1865? |
GOLDENEYE | Which species of duck, common on British lakes during winter, shares its name with a 'James Bond' film? |
MOSCOW | One of the world's most visited art galleries, in which city is the Tretyakov Gallery? |
'REM' | Released in 1989, 'Orange Crush' was the first UK top 40 hit for which rock group? |
SCARBOROUGH | Which English town shares its name with the capital of the Caribbean island of Tobago? |
CADILLAC | Which American car make, owned by General Motors, took its name from the French explorer who founded Detroit in 1701? |
AVIGNON | Which city in southeast France lies at the confluence of the Rhone and Durance rivers? |
PLYMOUTH | Which English city shares its name with the capital of the Caribbean island of Monserrat that was destroyed by the Soufriere Hills volcanic eruption in 1995? |
PONTIAC | Which American car make, owned by General Motors, took its name from the Native American chief who led a rebellion against English rule in 1763? |
METZ | Which city in northeast France lies at the confluence of the Moselle and Seille rivers? |
'U2' | Released in 1981, 'Fire' was the first UK top 40 hit for which rock group? |
'BLONDE ON BLONDE' | The Bob Dylan songs 'Rainy Day Women', 'I Want You' and 'Just Like A Woman' featured on which album? |
COROMANDEL COAST | Running from False Divi Point in the north to Cape Comorin on the country's southern tip, what name is given to India's southeastern coastline? |
ST. DAVID'S | Which city on the River Alun in Pembrokeshire is, with a population of under 2,000, the smallest city in the UK? |
MALABAR COAST | Running from Goa in the north to Cape Comorin on the country's southern tip, what name is given to India's southwestern coastline? |
'HIGHWAY 61 REVISITED' | The Bob Dylan songs 'Desolation Row', 'Tombstone Blues' and 'Like A Rolling Stone' featured on which album? |
LEONARDO di CAPRIO | The French poet Arthur Rimbaud, the confidence trickster Frank Abagnale and the industrialist and aviator Howard Hughes are three of the the real-life people played in Hollywood films by which actor? |
-ON | The names of five of the six elements that make up the Nobel Gases end with which two letters? |
ROSH HASHANAH | In Judaism, what name is given to the Jewish New Year? |
RUSSELL CROWE | The tobacco industry whistleblower Jeffrey Wigand, the Irish-American boxing champion Jim Braddock, and the celebrated mathematician John Forbes Nash are three of the real-life people played in Hollywood films by which actor? |
-INE | The names of all five elements that make up the Halogens end with which three letters? |
YOM KIPPUR | What name is given to the Jewish Day of Atonement? |
GREECE | The Vouli is the name of the parliament in which European country? |
OLIVER POSTGATE | Which television scriptwriter created the children's programmes 'The Clangers', 'Ivor the Engine' and 'Bagpuss'? |
NORTHUMBERLAND | In which English county is Flodden Field, the site of the famous battle of the same name? |
FINNISH | What nationality was the composer Jean Sibelius? |
SALIVA | In the human body, what is produced by the Parotid Gland? |
EUPHONIUM | What is the alternative name for the Tenor Tuba? |
AUSTRALIA | For which national football team has the Fulham (& previously Middlesborough) goalie Mark Schwartzer won more than 90 caps? |
'DEEP PURPLE' | Ian Gillan and David Coverdale have both provided lead vocals for 'Rock' group? |
SEBASTIAN FAULKS | The character 'James Bond' was created by Ian Fleming, but who wrote the book 'Devil May Care' featuring 'James Bond'? |
ANDREW GOLD | Who had hits with the songs, 'Lonely Boy' in 1976 and 'Never Let Her Slip Away' in 1978? |
HAMLET CIGARS | Which product was advertised to the tune of Bach's 'Air On A G-String'? |
'MR. TICKLE' | Which long-armed orange character was the subject of the first 'Mr. Men' book by Roger Hargreaves, first published in 1971? |
LION | What creature is portrayed on the Victoria Cross? |
NIGERIA | Goodluck Jonathan is the current President (2011) of which African country? |
NOEL COWARD | The Albery Theatre in London was renamed in 2006 after which knighted playwright, composer, director, actor and singer, who was responsible for writing 'London Pride' amongst others? |
TIM ALLEN | Who voiced the character 'Buzz Lightyear' in 'Toy Story'? |
ANUBIS | Which god, in Egyptian mythology, had the head of a Jackal? |
LAKE VICTORIA | On which lake or inland sea does Kampala stand? |
AFGHANISTAN | Hamid Karzai is the current (2011) President of which Asian country? |
SAUDI ARABIA | Assassinated by his nephew in 1975, of which country was Faisal the king? |
ELECTRIC WASHING MACHINE | What domestic appliance was invented in 1901 by Alva J. Fisher? |
PAULA ABDUL | Which singer was married to actor Emilio Estevez from 1992 - 1994? |
HENRY IV | Welsh leader Owen Glendower rebelled against which English king? |
LASER | What now common devise was proposed by Townes in 1958 and built by Maiman in 1960? Townes got the Nobel Prize and Maiman filed the patent? |
NEPAL | Assassinated along with several members of his family in 2001 by the heir to his throne, of which country was Birendra the king? |
GEORGE WASHINGTON | Whose figure is depicted on the American award 'The Purple Heart'? |
SEVILLE | What is the capital of the Spanish region of Andalusia? |
'SCARBOROUGH' | What was the middle name of the character 'Bob Collier' from the t.v. series 'The Likely Lads'? |
WORD | Which component of Microsoft Office generates files with a .doc or .docx file suffix? |
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