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Dandy
In which children's comic did Keyhole Kate originally appear
The Vandellas
What is the name of Martha Reeves backing group
Zurich
The headquarters of the International Ice Hockey Federation is in which European city
Joe Gormley
Who was Arthur Scargill's predecessor as President of the NUM
Meringue
The traditional Queen of Puddings dessert typically comprises a bread/egg/jam base topped with what
Youth
In Greek mythology what was Hebe the goddess of
Ford
Which motor manufacturer made the Zephyr in the sixties
Elizabeth 1
Which monarch knighted Sir Francis Drake
Cher
Which singer/actresso played Karen Silkwood's lesbian lodger in the film Silkwood
Fallon
Who was kidnapped from the Colby's by a UFO and later turned up in Dynasty
Green
What colour does copper give to a firework
Beards
Soul Patch, Reed, Lincoln and Monkey Tail
Nails
Brad, Finish, Clout, Casing and Horseshoe
Anchors
What are Grapnel, Bruce, Kedge, and Plough
Screws
Coach, Hex cap, Lag, and Machine
Torquay, Paignton and Brixham
What three English resorts are known collectively as Torbay
Barbara Taylor Bradford
Whose first novel, A Woman of Substance, became a best seller
Alan Sunderland
Who scored Arsenal's last minute winner in the 1979 FA Cup Final
Burt Lancaster
Who played Robert Stroud in the 1962 film The Birdman of Alcatraz
Oxford Street
In which London thoroughfare was the first Virgin record shop opened
Warren Hastings
Who was the first governor-general of India
Michael Bolton
Who had a top album in 1990 with his first album Soul Provider
Corby
Which company is famous for making the trouser presses that you find in the bedrooms of most decent hotels
Lincoln Green
What shade of cloth was Robin Hood supposed to favour
Allied Dunbar
Which shoe company used the strap line Let's face the music and dance.
The March Hare
In Alice in Wonderland who put butter in the Mad Hatter's watch
Lord Lichfield
By what title was Thomas Patrick John Anson better known
Buckingham Palace
The Royal Mews are part of which London building
Haiti
Where could you spend your Gourde?
Chipolata
What sausage gets it's name from the Italian for Onion?
Reims
In what area of France is champagne made?
No compounds
What makes Argon, Neon and Helium unique in chemistry?
Robinson Crusoe
The author of Moll Flanders wrote which more famous work?
Double vision
If you suffer from Diplopia what have you got?
Napoleon Bonaparte
Who was called The Man of Destiny?
Lily of the Valley
The flower convallaria is better known as what?
Medicine
What did composer Berlioz originally study?
Claude Eustace Teal
In the Saint series of books what is Inspector Teal's full name?
Garcia
What is the most common Spanish surname?
Pirates of Penzance
The Slave of Duty is alternate title what G&S operetta?
Wolf's-bane
Aconite the poison is obtained from what plant?
Li
Chang 1st Wang 2nd what third most common Chinese name?
The Sphinx
What's the other name for the statue of Egyptian god Harmachis?
Still Life painting
The French call it nature morte the Spanish bodegon what is it?
California
Which US state exports the most wine ?
The Three Stooges
Who were Larry, Curly and Mo better known as ?
Three
How many feathers feature in the Prince of Wales coat of arms ?
Manchester United
Which soccer club began life as Newton Heath ?
10
How many events are there in a decathlon ?
Rainbow
Which children's television show featured the characters of George, Zippy and Bungle ?
Jaws
In which film did Roy Scheider play a sheriff and Richard Dreyfus a marine biologist ?
Lara Croft
Who is the animated star of the computer game Tomb Raider?
Ferguson
What was Sarah, the Duchess of York's maiden name ?
Bruce Lee
Who starred in the film `Enter The Dragon` ?
Pisces
Which sign of the zodiac is represented by the Fishes ?
Dasher
What is the name of the first reindeer Santa calls in The Night Before Christmas?
Dalai Lama
Which leader lives in the Potola?
Piper at the gates of dawn
What was the first Pink Floyd album?
Venice
In which city was the first public opera house opened?
Venus de Milo
The Aphrodite of Melos has a more famous name - what?
Maltese falcon
John Huston scored a hit with his first film - what?
Bourse
What is the name of the Paris stock exchange?
Beethoven
Whose music featured in The Clockwork Orange?
San Francisco
Which record did Scott McKenzie take to UK No.1 in July 1967?
Tommy Roe
'Dizzy' was a UK No.1 in April 1969 for who?
Smokey Robinson & The Miracles
Who took 'The Tears Of A Clown' to the UK No.1 spot in August 1970?
The Hare
The star constellation Lepus has what English name?
Chickenpox
If you suffered from varicella what have you got?
Earl
A Comte France Landgraf Germany Conde Italy what England?
Pale
In heraldry what is a vertical line dividing a shield called?
Tom Stoppard
Rosencrantz and Guilderstern are dead - name playwright?
Archery
FITA are the governing body of what sport?
Quebec
What is Canada's oldest city founded in 1608?
Miniature Poodle
Winston Churchill had a dog - what type?
Walt Disney
Who was born in Chicago 5th December 1901 died 1966?
Athletes foot
If you suffer from Tinea Pedis what have you got?
Yellow
What colour is Llamas milk?
Buddha
Siddhartha Gautama became better known as who?
Italy
In what country would you find the Imola motor racing circuit?
Walter Winterbottom
Who was the England football manager prior to Alf Ramsay?
Nick Faldo
What British golfer became the youngest Ryder Cup player in 1977?
The Walker Cup
In golf, what is the amateur equivalent of the Ryder Cup?
Harry Gibbs
In Boxing, name the referee who angered the crowd by giving the decision to Joe Bugner against Henry Cooper?
8
In Show Jumping, how many points are lost if a horse knocks down both parts of a double fence?
Cricket
In which sport might you come across a 'googly or a chinaman'?
The river Thames
Which river is used for the annual Oxford v Cambridge boat race?
10,000m
In Athletics, what distance was Miruts Yifter undefeated between 1972 and 1981?
Bolton Wanderers
The Trotters is the nickname for which football club?
9
How many players are there in a rounders side?
2002
In which year did Queen Elizabeth the Second celebrate her Golden Jubilee?
Soprano
What is the highest female voice?
Flea
Which insect is responsible for transmitting the bubonic plague?
Murphy's Law
What law states that if something can go wrong, it will?
RAF
During World War 2 which service was known as the 'Brylcreem Boys?
Carry On Sergeant
Can you name the first 'Carry On' film?
The Dandy
Winker Watson is a character in which comic?
Fish
What does an ichthyologist study?
Led Zeppelin
Which 1970's group recorded Stairway to Heaven?
New Orleans
In the song, 'The House of the Rising Sun' is in which city?
Under The Boardwalk
With which classic song did Bruce Willis have a UK No 2 hit in 1987?