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