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Paper	Chinese inventor Cai Lun is credited with inventing what in 105bc? The first instance of his invention was created from a mixture of tree bark, rags, pieces of rope and worn fishing nets.
Pride and Prejudice	First Impressions was the original title of which Jane Austen novel?
Mp3	In the world of technology how is Moving Picture Experts Group Audio Layer 3 better known?
Baldur	In Norse mythology who was the god of beauty, innocence, peace, and rebirth?
Belmont Stakes	The U.S. horseracing Triple Crown is a title awarded to a three-year-old Thoroughbred horse who wins the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and which other race?
Uganda	Kampala is the capital city of which country?
Animal Farm	Which book features the battle of the cowshed?
Hunting of the Snark	"""An Agony in Eight Fits"" is the subtitle of which literary work, first published in 1876, it was written by Lewis Carroll?"
Joseph Lister	"Who was known as ""The Father of Antiseptic Surgery""?"
Earl Biggers	Who wrote The Charlie Chan detective novels?
The Apocrypha	Which traditional books of the Bible are no longer in the modern versions?
George Gilbert Scott	Who was the architect of the Albert Memorial in Kensington gardens?
1973	Name the year: Britain joins the Common Market, the Cod war begins and Red Rum wins his 1st Grand National.
Turkey	Pegasus airlines are based in which country?
The Sun	Tony Gallagher is the editor of which Daily Newspaper?
1985	Name the yean Mikhail Gorbachev becomes Soviet leader, cruise liner Achille Lauro is attacked and Wigan beat Hull 26-25 in the Challenge Cup Final?
Robert Catesby	Who was die leader of the gunpowder plot?
Coffee	What flavour is the liqueur Kahlua?
Nickel	"Which chemical element has a name meaning ""Devil's Copper"" in German?"
The Louvre	Where in Paris would you find The Richelieu Wing, The Sully Wing and The Napoleon Hall?
Carlisle	Which city is situated at the confluence of the Eden and Caldew rivers?
Jodrell Bank (Observatory)	What is the better known name of the Nuffield Radio Astronomy Laboratories?
The Windpipe	In the human body, what is the 'Trachea more commonly known as?
Del Shannon	Who had a number one hit in 1961 with Runaway?
Cats	Turkish Van, Ragamuffin and Devon Rex are all breeds of which animal?
Archie Bunker	What was the name of Americas answer to Alf Garnett?
Volkswagen	Which car manufacturer makes models called Up, Jetta and Phaeton?
Funny Girl	Don't Rain on My Parade and Second Hand Rose are songs from which musical?
Joseph Priestley	Which chemist discovered Nitrous Oxide in 1772?
Latvia	Airbaltic is an airline of which country?
The Man With The Golden Gun	In which bond film did Britt Ekland play Mary Goodnight
Spain	In which country is the Tower of Hercules, the oldest roman lighthouse still in use today?
The Earl of Aberdeen	Which British Prime Minister declared war on Russia on the 28th March 1854?
Humbert Humbert	Which character in Vladimir Nabokov's classic novel is obsessed with Lolita?
Rabbit	American Fuzzy Lop, Jersey Wooly and British Giant are all breads of which animal?
Lime	Citron Vert is French for which fruit?
Yellow	What colour is the Circle Line on the London Underground?
Myron	"Who Sculpted ""The Discus Thrower""?"
Achilles	In ancient Greece whose warriors were called The Myrmidons?
Dolmades	In Greek Cuisine which dish consists of vine leaves stuffed with rice and vegetables?
John Cannon	In the TV western series, who (played by Leif Erikson) owned the High Chaparral?
Boxing	In which sport could you win the Val Barker Trophy?
ESCAPE VELOCITY	What name is given to the speed it is necessary for a rocket to achieve in order for it to overcome the Earth's gravitational pull?
DAVID CARRADINE	Which American actor, best known for his role in the 1970's TV series 'Kung Fu', died in June 2009?
HEREFORD	In which English cathedral would you find the 'Mappa Mundi'?
'SON OF SAM'	By what name was the American serial killer David Berkowitz, who confessed to the murder of six people in New York City in the late 1970's, better known?
GARY PALLISTER	Who became English football's most expensive player when he moved from Middlesbrough to Manchester United for £2.3 million in August 1989?
1953	Which year saw the death of Josef Stalin and the first televised Academy Awards Ceremony?
THOMAS AQUINUS	Which 13th century philosopher and theologian was known as 'Doctor Angelicus'?
1961	Which year saw Yuri Gagarin become the first man in space and the erection of the 'Berlin Wall'?
'SILAS MARNER'	'The Weaver Of Raveloe' is the subtitle of which famous 19th century novel?
FARAH FAWCETT	Which American actress, perhaps best known for her role in the 1970's TV show 'Charlie's Angels', died in 2009?
ASH	Although Maple bats are becoming increasingly popular, which wood is traditionally used to make Baseball bats?
'KILLER CLOWN'	What was the nickname of the American serial killer John Wayne Gacy who was executed in 1994 for the rape and murder of 33 boys and young men?
'FRANKENSTEIN'	'The Modern Prometheus' was the subtitle of which 19th century novel?
NEVA	In which river was the Russian monk Rasputin drowned?
CHRIS SUTTON	Who became English football's most expensive player when he moved from Norwich City to Blackburn Rovers for £5 million in July 1994?
ROCKALL	Located off the northwest coast of Ireland, which is the only BBC shipping forecast area to begin with the letter 'R'?
ROGER BACON	Which 13th century English philosopher and scientist was known as 'Doctor Mirabilis'?
ST. CUTHBERT	Who was the 7th century Anglo-Saxon bishop, who whilst living on the Farne Islands off Northumberland, instituted special laws to protect the Eider ducks nesting there?
EVENT HORIZON	Which two word term is used to describe the gravitational boundary enclosing a 'Black Hole', from which nothing can escape?
MAPLE	From which wood are 'Ten-Pin Bowling' pins traditionally made?
CAPRI	On which island did Gracie Fields die in 1979?
TINTORETTO	By what name is the Italian painter Jacopo Robusti, born the son of a silk dyer in 1518, better known?
MOA	The giant bird Dinornis robustus, found in New Zealand, was unique in the bird kingdom in having no wings. It stood at up to 10 feet tall and was hunted to extinction around 1500 AD. By what name is this bird commonly known?
CLARA BOW	Which American actress, born in 1906, appeared in the 1927 film 'It', thus becoming the first 'It Girl'?
CURRAGH	In horse racing, at which racecourse are all five of the Irish Classics held?
JOHN	For what did the 'J' stand in the name of the 'Dallas' character 'JR Ewing'?
HUGH JACKMAN	Who played the title character in the 2009 film 'X-Men Origins: Wolverine'?
CARAVAGGIO	Which Italian painter was forced to flee Rome in 1606 after murdering a man in a fit of temper?
'ELIA'	What was the pseudonym used by the English essayist Charles Lamb when contributing to the 'London Magazine'?
ROBERT SCHUMANN	Which German composer wrote the 'Rheinish Symphony'?
DAEDALUS	In Greek mythology, who was the master craftsman who built the 'Labyrinth' for King Minos?
'SPOOKS'	Which BAFTA award winning British drama series follows the work of a group of MI5 intelligence officers based at the service's Thames House headquarters, in a highly secure suite of offices known as 'The Grid'?
LANA TURNER	Which American film actress, born in 1921, was known as 'The Sweater Girl' because of her tight fitting clothes in the 1937 film 'They Won't Forget'?
JLS	Which group had a UK number one hit in July 2009 with 'Beat Again'?
GOPHER	According to the Bible, from which wood was 'Noah's Ark' made?
AYR	At which racecourse is the Scottish Grand National run each April?
BLACK EYED PEAS	Which group had a UK number one hit in August 2009 with 'I Gotta Feeling'?
'THE CARETAKER'	'Aston', 'Mick' and 'Davies' are the three central characters in which play by Harold Pinter?
TOMBSTONE	In which city in Arizona did 'The Gunfight At The OK Corral' take place in 1881?
LUSITANIA	What was the name of the British ocean liner sunk by a German U-boat in 1915, killing over 1100 people?
'..NOBODY'	Complete the title of this famous novel by George & Weedon Grossmith: 'Diary Of A ....'?
'THE LAST KING OF SCOTLAND'	In 2007, Forrest Whittaker won the 'Oscar' for Best Actor for his role in which film?
RED & WHITE	Which two colours are found on the flag of Greenland?
'.. AUTHOR'	Complete the title of this famous play by Luigi Pirandello: 'Six Characters In Search Of An ....'?
'THERE WILL BE BLOOD'	In 2008, Daniel Day-Lewis won the 'Oscar' for Best Actor for his role in which film?
THOMAS PAINE	Which British scholar and idealist is best remembered for his works 'The Rights Of Man' and 'The Age Of Reason'?
MENISCUS	Deriving from the Greek for 'crescent', what name is given to the convex or concave upper surface of a column of liquid, the curvature of which is caused by surface tension?
HUGO RODALLEGA	Playing for Wigan Athletic, who is the only Columbian currently registered as a Premier League footballer?
ANDREW LANSLEY	Who is the MP for South Cambridgeshire and current Secretary of State for Health?
MICHAEL GOVE	Who is the MP for Surrey Heath and current Secretary of State for Education?
ATMOSPHERE	Which internationally recognised non-SI unit of pressure is equal to 101,325 Pascals?
KYLIE MINOGUE	Which singer has had a 2010 UK number one album with 'Aphrodite'?
PARSEC	Which astronomic unit of measurement is equal to 3.26 light years?
LOUISIANA	Which is the only American state beginning with the letter 'L'?
HUGH DENNIS	Which actor and comedian plays the role of 'Pete Brockman' in the TV series 'Outnumbered'?
RETSINA	Which famous Greek wine is flavoured with pine resin?
ITALY	'Operation Avalanche' was the codename given to the Allied invasion of which country during World War II?
LE MONDE	The name of which famous French newspaper translates into English as 'the world'?

Paper

Chinese inventor Cai Lun is credited with inventing what in 105bc? The first instance of his invention was created from a mixture of tree bark, rags, pieces of rope and worn fishing nets.

Pride and Prejudice

First Impressions was the original title of which Jane Austen novel?

Mp3

In the world of technology how is Moving Picture Experts Group Audio Layer 3 better known?

Baldur

In Norse mythology who was the god of beauty, innocence, peace, and rebirth?

Belmont Stakes

The U.S. horseracing Triple Crown is a title awarded to a three-year-old Thoroughbred horse who wins the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and which other race?

Uganda

Kampala is the capital city of which country?

Animal Farm

Which book features the battle of the cowshed?

Hunting of the Snark

"""An Agony in Eight Fits"" is the subtitle of which literary work, first published in 1876, it was written by Lewis Carroll?"

Joseph Lister

"Who was known as ""The Father of Antiseptic Surgery""?"

Earl Biggers

Who wrote The Charlie Chan detective novels?

The Apocrypha

Which traditional books of the Bible are no longer in the modern versions?

George Gilbert Scott

Who was the architect of the Albert Memorial in Kensington gardens?

1973

Name the year: Britain joins the Common Market, the Cod war begins and Red Rum wins his 1st Grand National.

Turkey

Pegasus airlines are based in which country?

The Sun

Tony Gallagher is the editor of which Daily Newspaper?

1985

Name the yean Mikhail Gorbachev becomes Soviet leader, cruise liner Achille Lauro is attacked and Wigan beat Hull 26-25 in the Challenge Cup Final?

Robert Catesby

Who was die leader of the gunpowder plot?

Coffee

What flavour is the liqueur Kahlua?

Nickel

"Which chemical element has a name meaning ""Devil's Copper"" in German?"

The Louvre

Where in Paris would you find The Richelieu Wing, The Sully Wing and The Napoleon Hall?

Carlisle

Which city is situated at the confluence of the Eden and Caldew rivers?

Jodrell Bank (Observatory)

What is the better known name of the Nuffield Radio Astronomy Laboratories?

The Windpipe

In the human body, what is the 'Trachea more commonly known as?

Del Shannon

Who had a number one hit in 1961 with Runaway?

Cats

Turkish Van, Ragamuffin and Devon Rex are all breeds of which animal?

Archie Bunker

What was the name of Americas answer to Alf Garnett?

Volkswagen

Which car manufacturer makes models called Up, Jetta and Phaeton?

Funny Girl

Don't Rain on My Parade and Second Hand Rose are songs from which musical?

Joseph Priestley

Which chemist discovered Nitrous Oxide in 1772?

Latvia

Airbaltic is an airline of which country?

The Man With The Golden Gun

In which bond film did Britt Ekland play Mary Goodnight

Spain

In which country is the Tower of Hercules, the oldest roman lighthouse still in use today?

The Earl of Aberdeen

Which British Prime Minister declared war on Russia on the 28th March 1854?

Humbert Humbert

Which character in Vladimir Nabokov's classic novel is obsessed with Lolita?

Rabbit

American Fuzzy Lop, Jersey Wooly and British Giant are all breads of which animal?

Lime

Citron Vert is French for which fruit?

Yellow

What colour is the Circle Line on the London Underground?

Myron

"Who Sculpted ""The Discus Thrower""?"

Achilles

In ancient Greece whose warriors were called The Myrmidons?

Dolmades

In Greek Cuisine which dish consists of vine leaves stuffed with rice and vegetables?

John Cannon

In the TV western series, who (played by Leif Erikson) owned the High Chaparral?

Boxing

In which sport could you win the Val Barker Trophy?

ESCAPE VELOCITY

What name is given to the speed it is necessary for a rocket to achieve in order for it to overcome the Earth's gravitational pull?

DAVID CARRADINE

Which American actor, best known for his role in the 1970's TV series 'Kung Fu', died in June 2009?

HEREFORD

In which English cathedral would you find the 'Mappa Mundi'?

'SON OF SAM'

By what name was the American serial killer David Berkowitz, who confessed to the murder of six people in New York City in the late 1970's, better known?

GARY PALLISTER

Who became English football's most expensive player when he moved from Middlesbrough to Manchester United for £2.3 million in August 1989?

1953

Which year saw the death of Josef Stalin and the first televised Academy Awards Ceremony?

THOMAS AQUINUS

Which 13th century philosopher and theologian was known as 'Doctor Angelicus'?

1961

Which year saw Yuri Gagarin become the first man in space and the erection of the 'Berlin Wall'?

'SILAS MARNER'

'The Weaver Of Raveloe' is the subtitle of which famous 19th century novel?

FARAH FAWCETT

Which American actress, perhaps best known for her role in the 1970's TV show 'Charlie's Angels', died in 2009?

ASH

Although Maple bats are becoming increasingly popular, which wood is traditionally used to make Baseball bats?

'KILLER CLOWN'

What was the nickname of the American serial killer John Wayne Gacy who was executed in 1994 for the rape and murder of 33 boys and young men?

'FRANKENSTEIN'

'The Modern Prometheus' was the subtitle of which 19th century novel?

NEVA

In which river was the Russian monk Rasputin drowned?

CHRIS SUTTON

Who became English football's most expensive player when he moved from Norwich City to Blackburn Rovers for £5 million in July 1994?

ROCKALL

Located off the northwest coast of Ireland, which is the only BBC shipping forecast area to begin with the letter 'R'?

ROGER BACON

Which 13th century English philosopher and scientist was known as 'Doctor Mirabilis'?

ST. CUTHBERT

Who was the 7th century Anglo-Saxon bishop, who whilst living on the Farne Islands off Northumberland, instituted special laws to protect the Eider ducks nesting there?

EVENT HORIZON

Which two word term is used to describe the gravitational boundary enclosing a 'Black Hole', from which nothing can escape?

MAPLE

From which wood are 'Ten-Pin Bowling' pins traditionally made?

CAPRI

On which island did Gracie Fields die in 1979?

TINTORETTO

By what name is the Italian painter Jacopo Robusti, born the son of a silk dyer in 1518, better known?

MOA

The giant bird Dinornis robustus, found in New Zealand, was unique in the bird kingdom in having no wings. It stood at up to 10 feet tall and was hunted to extinction around 1500 AD. By what name is this bird commonly known?

CLARA BOW

Which American actress, born in 1906, appeared in the 1927 film 'It', thus becoming the first 'It Girl'?

CURRAGH

In horse racing, at which racecourse are all five of the Irish Classics held?

JOHN

For what did the 'J' stand in the name of the 'Dallas' character 'JR Ewing'?

HUGH JACKMAN

Who played the title character in the 2009 film 'X-Men Origins: Wolverine'?

CARAVAGGIO

Which Italian painter was forced to flee Rome in 1606 after murdering a man in a fit of temper?

'ELIA'

What was the pseudonym used by the English essayist Charles Lamb when contributing to the 'London Magazine'?

ROBERT SCHUMANN

Which German composer wrote the 'Rheinish Symphony'?

DAEDALUS

In Greek mythology, who was the master craftsman who built the 'Labyrinth' for King Minos?

'SPOOKS'

Which BAFTA award winning British drama series follows the work of a group of MI5 intelligence officers based at the service's Thames House headquarters, in a highly secure suite of offices known as 'The Grid'?

LANA TURNER

Which American film actress, born in 1921, was known as 'The Sweater Girl' because of her tight fitting clothes in the 1937 film 'They Won't Forget'?

JLS

Which group had a UK number one hit in July 2009 with 'Beat Again'?

GOPHER

According to the Bible, from which wood was 'Noah's Ark' made?

AYR

At which racecourse is the Scottish Grand National run each April?

BLACK EYED PEAS

Which group had a UK number one hit in August 2009 with 'I Gotta Feeling'?

'THE CARETAKER'

'Aston', 'Mick' and 'Davies' are the three central characters in which play by Harold Pinter?

TOMBSTONE

In which city in Arizona did 'The Gunfight At The OK Corral' take place in 1881?

LUSITANIA

What was the name of the British ocean liner sunk by a German U-boat in 1915, killing over 1100 people?

'..NOBODY'

Complete the title of this famous novel by George & Weedon Grossmith: 'Diary Of A ....'?

'THE LAST KING OF SCOTLAND'

In 2007, Forrest Whittaker won the 'Oscar' for Best Actor for his role in which film?

RED & WHITE

Which two colours are found on the flag of Greenland?

'.. AUTHOR'

Complete the title of this famous play by Luigi Pirandello: 'Six Characters In Search Of An ....'?

'THERE WILL BE BLOOD'

In 2008, Daniel Day-Lewis won the 'Oscar' for Best Actor for his role in which film?

THOMAS PAINE

Which British scholar and idealist is best remembered for his works 'The Rights Of Man' and 'The Age Of Reason'?

MENISCUS

Deriving from the Greek for 'crescent', what name is given to the convex or concave upper surface of a column of liquid, the curvature of which is caused by surface tension?

HUGO RODALLEGA

Playing for Wigan Athletic, who is the only Columbian currently registered as a Premier League footballer?

ANDREW LANSLEY

Who is the MP for South Cambridgeshire and current Secretary of State for Health?

MICHAEL GOVE

Who is the MP for Surrey Heath and current Secretary of State for Education?

ATMOSPHERE

Which internationally recognised non-SI unit of pressure is equal to 101,325 Pascals?

KYLIE MINOGUE

Which singer has had a 2010 UK number one album with 'Aphrodite'?

PARSEC

Which astronomic unit of measurement is equal to 3.26 light years?

LOUISIANA

Which is the only American state beginning with the letter 'L'?

HUGH DENNIS

Which actor and comedian plays the role of 'Pete Brockman' in the TV series 'Outnumbered'?

RETSINA

Which famous Greek wine is flavoured with pine resin?

ITALY

'Operation Avalanche' was the codename given to the Allied invasion of which country during World War II?

LE MONDE

The name of which famous French newspaper translates into English as 'the world'?