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SUBMARINES
In which sphere was John Phillip Holland a pioneer?
'SALOME'
'Herod', 'John the Baptist' and 'Nawabath' are characters in which opera by Richard Strauss?
CORK
Murphy's stout originated in which city?
THE MUSCLES
Medically, what is affected by Myositis?
'NABUCCO'
'Adallo', 'Fenena' and 'Abigaillon' are characters in which opera by Verdi?
NEUTRON BOMB
What is the better known name of the 'ERW' or 'Enhanced Radiation Weapon'?
2002
In which year did Princess Margaret die?
GOAL ATTACK
In Netball only two players can score a goal. One is Goal Shooter. Who is the other?
TATTON
Which Cheshire constituency has been represented in Parliament by Neil Hamilton, Martin Bell and George Osbourne?
'BARLOW'
In 'Coronation Street' which family has, over the years, included 'Valerie', 'Frank', 'Susan' and 'Peter'?
MICHAEL FOOT
Who was the leader of the Labour Party in Britain from 1980 to 1983?
GEORGE MICHAEL
Whose first solo number one single was 'Careless Whisper'?
'AN EDUCATION'
Which film, for which Carey Mulligan won a Best Actress BAFTA, is based on the memoirs of journalist Lynn Barber?
(THE) CREATION
Which oratorio by Joseph Haydn takes place over seven days, is in three parts, with the third part set in the 'Garden of Eden'?
'LOVE NEVER DIES'
Which musical that debuted in London in March is set in 'Phantasma', an attraction in Coney Island, New York?
VIENNA
In which European city can you visit Tiergarten Schonbrunn (Schonbrunn Zoo)?
H RIDER HAGGARD
Who was the author of the 'Alan Quatermain' series and the 'Ayesha' series of novels, who was born on June 22nd. 1856?
CHLORINE
Which of the Halogens, with the atomic number 17, is missing from - Flourine, Bromine, Iodine and Astatine?
'A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM'
"In which Shakespeare comedy does 'Theseus' speak the opening line: ""Now fair Hippolyta, our nuptial hour draws apace""?"
SHEFFIELD
In which English city can you catch a tram at stops called Leppings Lane, Fitzalan Square/Ponds Forge and Attercliffe?
BROWN
What colour is the live wire in an electrical plug?
JOHN NOAKES
Which Yorkshireman is the longest serving male 'Blue Peter' presenter with over 12 years?
'THE AMBASSADORS'
How are 'Jean de Dinteville' and 'Georges de Selve' referred to in the title of a 1553 Holbein painting?
'ROMEO & JULIET
"Which Shakespeare tragedy opens with a Prologue beginning: ""Two households, both alike in dignity. In fair Verona, where we lay our scene""?"
SILVIO BERLUSCONI
Who was the President of A.C. Milan Football Club from 1986 to 2004?
POTASSIUM
Which of the alkali metals, with the atomic number 19 is missing from - Lithium, Sodium, Rubidium, Caesium and Francium?
HIERONYMOUS BOSCH
Who painted the early sixteenth century triptych 'The Garden of Earthly Delights'?
'TOMORROW'S WORLD'
On which TV show was Judith Hann the longest serving presenter, with over 20 years?
AMMETER
Which instrument measures the electrical current in a circuit?
SNOOKER
On which sport did 'Whispering Ted Lowe' commentate on TV?
METHODISM
In which religious denomination does 'Aldersgate Day' celebrate the day (24/05/1738) when John Wesley experienced his conversion in a meeting room in Aldersgate Street, London?
MUNSTER
In which Irish province are the counties of Cork, Waterford and Kerry?
BEATRIX POTTER
Who wrote 'Appley Dapply's Nursery Rhymes', published in 1917?
'A LUST FOR LIFE'
In which 1956 film does Kirk Douglas play Vincent van Gogh?
CALIFORNIA
In which US state is the Monterey Bay Aquarium?
ERICH MARIA REMARQUE
Which German author, most famous for his anti-war novel 'All Quiet On The Western Front', was born on June 22nd. 1898?
KEN BRUCE
Who is the BBC Radio 2 commentator for the Eurovision Song Contest?
MICHAEL BUERK
Which BBC journalist was awarded the Golden Nymph Award at the Monte Carlo Festival in 1984 for his reports from Ethiopia?
POLAND
In which country was Daniel Libeskind, architect of the Jewish Museum in Berlin born?
DR. SEUSS
Who wrote the children's book 'Green Eggs And Ham', published in 1960?
FIRENZE
By what name do the Italians know the city of Florence?
TRAVELLING
In Basketball, what is the term for the offence of carrying the ball for too many steps without dribbling?
JEREMY THORPE
Who was the leader of the Liberal Party in Britain from 1967 to 1976?
RONAN KEATING
Whose first solo number one single was 'When You Say Nothing At All'?
'SPORTY'
If the names of the 'Spice Girls' (eg ‘Baby Spice’) are arranged alphabetically, which is the last?
ELBA
Which is the third largest island in Italy after Sicily and Sardinia?
AL READ
"Which Salford born comedian and sausage maker used the catchphrase ""Right Monkey""?"
'YIFTER THE SHIFTER'
What was the nickname of Ethiopian athlete Miruts Yifter?
RICHARD II
Which English king was married to Anne of Bohemia?
QUENTIN TARANTINO
Who directed the 1994 film 'Pulp Fiction'?
MATLOCK
Which town is the administrative centre of Derbyshire?
TURIN
In which city are the headquarters of the Fiat car company?
GERANIUM
Give the more common name for the plant, the Cranesbill?
'AC/DC'
With which heavy metal pop group is Angus Young associated?
'THE COMEDY OF ERRORS'
Which of Shakespeare's plays is set in Ephesus?
'DEF LEPPARD'
With which heavy metal pop group is Rick Allen associated?
LILY OF THE VALLEY
What is the popular name for the plant Convallaria majalis?
GABORONE
What is the capital of the Southern African country of Botswana?
JAPAN
'.uk' is the network identifier for the United Kingdom. Which country uses the identifier '.jp'?
'SISTER SLEDGE'
Which all-girl group had a hit with the song 'Lost In Music'?
EDWARD HEATH
Which Conservative Party leader was once editor of the 'Church Times'?
MAURICE
What was the first name of politician Harold Macmillan?
PETE SEEGER
Who wrote the song 'Where Have All The Flowers Gone'?
DANNY BOYLE
Who directed the 2008 film 'Slumdog Millionaire'?
STUTTGART
In which city are the headquarters of the Mercedes car company?
CARMEN SILVERA
Which actress, who died in 2002, played the part of 'Madame Edith Artois' in the TV series 'Allo, Allo'?
MEGA
If micro is the S.I. prefix for '10 to the power of minus 6', which is the prefix for '10 to the 6th'?
GEB
In Egyptian mythology who was the 'Earth God'?
LICHFIELD
Which town was the birthplace of the actor David Garrick?
JAMES I
Which English king was married to Anne of Denmark?
DASH OF BITTERS
What is added to Vermouth and Whisky to make a 'Manhattan' cocktail?
MORPETH
Which town is the administrative centre of Northumberland?
JEREMY HANLEY
Which Conservative Party chairman was the son of actress Dinah Sheridan?
NOTTINGHAM
In which British city are the areas Sneiton, Lenton and Colwick?
SOUTH AFRICA
'.uk' is the network identifier for the United Kingdom. Which country uses the identifier '.za'?
ORION
In which constellation is the star Betelgeuse?
'THE LION KING'
From which Disney animated picture does the song 'Circle Of Life' come?
'TRAVIS'
Which group had a top ten hit with the song 'Why Does It Always Rain On Me'?
THE 'TONY'
What is the theatre equivalent of the US film industry's 'Oscar'?
GEORGE WALLACE
Who did Arthur Bremer shoot and paralyse in an assassination attempt during the US Presidential Election of 1972?
A5
Which 'A-road' connects London to Holyhead?
STANLEY SPENCER
Which artist painted the picture, 'The Resurrection In Cookham Churchyard'?
PIMENTO
What is the more common name of Allspice, a member of the Myrtle family?
RALEIGH
What is the state capital of North Carolina, sharing its name with the surname of a famous historical figure?
HABITAT
Which chain store founded by Terence Conran opened its first outlet in Chelsea in 1964?
RUGBY UNION
In which sport were the Bregamasco brothers, Mirco and Mauro stalwarts for Italy?
JIM DALE
Who played the title role in the film 'Carry On, Columbus'?
MILLWALL
The 'Bushwackers' are/were a gang of football hooligans who supported which London club?
BISMARK
What is the state capital of North Dakota sharing its name with the surname of a famous historical figure?
'ROCKY'
In the animated television cartoons, who was the partner of the Moose 'Bullwinkle'?
1848
Which year was called 'The Year Of Revolutions'?
'TWELFTH NIGHT'
"Can you identify the play by William Shakespeare in which the quote: ""If music be the food of love, play on"" appears?"
CHAD
What is the largest land-locked country in Africa?
'JULIUS CAESAR'
"Can you identify the play by William Shakespeare i which the quote; ""Cowards die many times before their deaths"" comes from?"
'JLS'
Aston Merrigold first entered the pop charts as a member of which boy band?
KAZAKHSTAN.
What is the largest land-locked country in the world?
'BACKSTREET BOYS'
Nick Carter first entered the pop charts as a member of which boy band?
'SECRET SQUIRREL'
In the animated television cartoons who was the partner of the 'Morocco Mole'?
AUSTRIA
Which country issues a 10 Euro cents coin showing St. Stephens cathedral?
RELIANT
Which motor manufacturer produced the 'Scimitar' sports car?