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CANADA | The author John Buchan, who wrote 'The Thirty Nine Steps', was Governor-General of which commonwealth country? |
KANTO | The Japanese capital of Tokyo is located in which of the five regions of Honshu? This region gives its name to an earthquake of 1923. |
'SUNNYDALE HIGH' | What was the name of the school attended by 'Buffy The Vampire Slayer'? |
KRAKEN | What is the name of the legendary sea monster, with a name meaning 'Octopus', that was said to have dwelled off the coasts of Norway and Iceland? |
JAMES M. CAIN | The films 'The Postman Always Rings Twice' and 'Double Indemnity' were both based on novels written by which author of hardboiled school of American crime fiction? |
TENDON | What name is given to the chord of strong fibrous tissue that attaches a muscle to a bone? |
FOXTROT | Which once popular ballroom dance was named in 1914 after the comedian and vaudeville actor who invented it? |
'BUGS' MORAN | Several associates of which gangster were killed by Al Capone's gang in the 'St. Valentine's Day Massacre' in 1929? |
GYMNASIUM | Which word refers to a secondary school in German and a sports hall in English? |
ARTHROPODS | What collective name is given to creatures with segmented bodies, such as insects, arachnids and crustaceans? |
FINLAND | In which country was the mobile phone company Nokia founded? |
IMRAN KHAN | Which Pakistani cricketer married the English socialite Jemima Goldsmith in 1995? |
MADELINE ALBRIGHT | In 1997, which American politician became the first woman to hold the post of Secretary of State? |
AUDI | 'Vorsprung Durch Technik' is a slogan used to promote which car manufacturer? |
'PAPAGENO' | Taking the role of the baritone, what is the name of the professional bird catcher in Mozart's opera 'The Magic Flute'? |
CALZONE | Deriving from the Italian for 'trouser leg', what name is given to a folded pizza? |
GALLBLADDER | In the human body, bile is secreted by the liver and stored in which organ? |
STAVROS NIARCHOS | What was the name of the Greek shipping tycoon, sometimes known as 'The Golden Greek', who built the first supertankers capable of transporting large quantities of oil? |
NOAH'S ARK | In the Book of Genesis, what is described as 300 cubits long, 50 cubits wide and 30 cubits high? |
SMERSH | Meaning 'Death To Spies', what was the name of the specialised counterintelligence department in the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Soviet Union, a fictionalised version of which was made famous in the 'James Bond' books by Ian Fleming? |
TITUS | Who was the Roman Emperor at the time of the eruption of Vesuvius? |
EUROPA | In Greek mythology, who was the mother of the Cretan king, Minos? |
ARDECHE | The Pont d'Arc is a massive natural stone arch spanning which river that gives its name to a French department? |
AENEAS | Julius Caesar claimed descent from which mythical hero? |
MARCEL MARCEAU | Which actor spoke the only word in Mel Brooks' 1976 comedy film 'Silent Movie'? |
SOUTHAMPTON | Which English city lies between the mouths of the rivers Test and Itchen? |
PIPER ALPHA | Which North Sea oil production platform was destroyed by fire after an explosion in July 1988? |
FLORIDA | In which American state is the Daytona motor racing circuit found? |
LEMON | Which fruit would you find in the centre of a Sussex Pond Pudding? |
MOUNT SINAI | According to the Bible, on which mountain did Moses receive 'The Ten Commandments'? |
BRIGHTON | The 1979 film 'Quadrophenia' featured a battle between mods and rockers in which British seaside town? |
'INTO THE GROOVE' | What was the title of Madonna's first number one single in the UK? |
SYPHILIS | Which disease do the English know as 'The French Disease' and the French call 'The English Disease'? |
NIKOLAI RIMSKY- KORSAKOV | The most famous version of Modest Mussorgsky's composition 'Night On A Bald Mountain' was arranged by which fellow composer? |
VINSON MASSIF | Bisected by Minnesota Glacier to form the northern Sentinel Range and the southern Heritage Range, which is the highest mountain in Antarctica? |
STEPHEN KING | Which author used the pseudonym Richard Bachman when writing such books as 'Rage', 'The Running Man' and 'Thinner'? |
LOUIS XIII | Cardinal Richelieu served as chief minister to which French king? |
AUSTRALIA | The Pura Cup, formerly known as the Sheffield Shield, is a Cricket tournament contested annually in which country? |
CHER | Which famous singer featured, although uncredited, with 'Meat Loaf' in the duet 'Dead Ringer For Love'? |
GRACE KELLY | Who won the 1954 Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in the film 'Country Girl'? |
SWEDEN | A contestant from which country won the first Miss World in 1951? |
'THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD' | Which novel did Charles Dickens leave unfinished upon his death in 1870? |
ABERYSTWYTH | Which Welsh seaside resort is linked to Birmingham by the A44 road? |
MINNESOTA | Which US State achieved statehood in 1858 and is known as the 'Gopher' state? |
FRANCE | In which country did the airship R101 crash? |
MANET | Which artist painted “A Bar at the Folies Bergeres” and “The Spanish Singer”? |
NAOMI | Who in the Bible was the mother in Law of Ruth? |
THE CIA | George J Tenet was the head of which US government department from 1997 to 2004? |
BEARDS | Pogonology is the study of what? |
SKYPE | Niklas Zennstrom was a co-founder which internet company? |
THE TIMES | Originally known as the Daily Universal Register, how is it known today? |
GEORGE W BUSH | Who or what was described by Ken Livingstone as “The greatest threat to life on this planet that we’ve most probably ever seen? |
HUMBER | Which car manufacturer produced models called ‘The Hawk’ and ‘The Super Snipe’? |
JOHN RUSSELL | Who was the last Whig Prime Minister of Great Britain (1846- 1852)? |
MINNESOTA | In which American city do the Timberwolves play basketball? |
DAVID MITCHELL | Which comedian and actor presents the Radio 4 Programme 'The Unbelievable Truth? |
DEAN ANDREWS | Philip Glennister played the part of DCI Gene Hunt in the series Life on Mars, who played detective sergeant Ray Carling? |
WASHINGTON | Which US State achieved statehood in 1889 and is known as the 'Evergreen' state? |
TREATY OF UTRECHT | Gibraltar was ceded to Britain under the terms of which treaty? |
THE MAYOR OF CASTERBRIDGE | In which Classic book and film does the character the Michael Henchard appear? |
FISHGUARD | Which Welsh seaport is linked to London by the A40? |
SIR BOBBY ROBSON | "Which football manager wrote the autobiography ""Farewell but not Goodbye""?" |
JENA | In which German town did Napoleon decisively defeat the Prussian army in 1806, and Carl Zeiss open an optical workshop in 1846? |
DENMARK | The Order of The Elephant is an order of Knighthood in which European country? |
MARK SHUTTLEWORTH | Name the South African who became the second 'space tourist'? |
HELIOS | The Colossus of Rhodes is dedicated to whom? |
THEODORE ROOSEVELT | Which is the most recent of the four Presidents carved into Mount Rushmore? |
RICK STEIN | Which TV Chef has a seafood restaurant in Padstow, Cornwall? |
GUITAR | Which musical instrument is best associated with 20th Century Musician Andres Segovia? |
BATTLE OF SHREWSBURY | At which 1403 battle was Sir Henry Percy, commonly known as Hotspur, killed? |
KARACHI | Which city, a former capital of its country, is served by Jinnah International Airport? |
MUSE | Which word completes the title of the 1784 portrait by Joshua Reynolds – “Mrs Siddons as the Tragic ????????” |
GENTLEMEN’S QUARTERLY | What was the full title of the men’s magazine which was re-branded to just GQ in 1967? |
AGNES | What is the first name of Mrs Brown in the sitcom Mrs Brown’s Boys? |
SEASONS IN THE SUN | Which record by Terry Jacks was Number One in 1974? |
NISSAN | Which car company manufactures the Leaf? |
BREASTSTROKE | At which stroke did David Wilkie, Duncan Goodhew and Adrian Moorhouse win Olympic Gold medals? |
FRANCISCO GOYA | In 1814 who completed the two paintings The Second of May 1808 and The Third of May 1808, both now exhibited in the Prado in Madrid? |
TED HUGHES | Which Poet Laureate was born at Mytholmroyd in Yorkshire? |
13 | How many apprentice boys shut the gates of Derry in December 1688 leading to the siege of the city? |
(MANÉ) GARRINCHA | Seven matches in the 2014 FIFA World Cup are scheduled to be played at a stadium in Brasilia named after a former player known by what name? |
GERARD BUTLER | Who played the title role in the 2004 film The Phantom of the Opera? |
JOSEPH HAYDN | Whose oratorio The Seasons was first performed in 1801? |
IRELAND | Which country won the Eurovision Song Contest in 1992, 1993 and 1994? |
THOMAS CRANMER | Which Archbishop of Canterbury compiled the first two editions (1549 and 1552) of the Book of Common Prayer? |
GEORGE II | The US state of Georgia was named after which King? |
A PASSAGE TO INDIA | In which E M Forster novel does Adela Quested travel abroad to marry magistrate Ronny Heaslip? |
TURNBERRY | Goat Fell is the name of hole number 8 on the Ailsa Course at which Open Championship Golf venue? |
CAPTAIN PUGWASH | Cut-Throat Jake, captain of the Flying Dustman, is the enemy of which fictional pirate? |
BETHLEHEM | Which town is mentioned in the first verse of the hymn O Come, All Ye Faithful? |
ASHINGTON | The Pitmen Painters is a play by Lee Hall about a group of mostly miners from which town in Northumberland? |
DRESDEN | Which city, known as Florence on the Elbe, is home to the Semper Opera House? |
THURSDAY | Which day of the week completes the name of Detective Inspector Fred ???????? in the TV crime drama Endeavour? |
PORTSMOUTH | Which city is the venue for the Great South Run? |
BRIAN BLESSED | Hildegarde Neil is the wife of which actor? |
THE BAHAMAS | The Duke of Windsor was Governor of which British colony between 1940 and 1945? |
UNTER DEN LINDEN | Daniel Barenboim is the conductor for life of the Berlin State Opera whose permanent home is on which boulevard in the Mitte district of the city? |
FRANCIS SCOTT KEY | In 1814 who wrote the poem which was originally called The Battle of Fort McHenry, now used as the words of the National Anthem of the USA? |
BRADFORD | The Brontë sisters were born in the village of Thornton, now part of which Yorkshire city? |
95 | How many theses did Martin Luther post on the door of the Castle Church of Wittenberg in October 1517? |
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