Quiz of the week!
Posted: 29 May 2015, 17:36No not Sale of the Century, just another general knowledge quiz to stretch the braincells over the weekend and beyond 
Same rules apply - three guesses per person per day, starting today (Friday)
1. Name the lead singer associated with the band the Stone Roses, who went on to pursue a solo career? Ian Brown - TheOstrich
2. In which part of the human body would you find the Pons? The Brain - Workingman
3. In which city is the world's largest shopping centre? Dubai - Debih
4. The Sukhoi 34 was the first fighter plane in the world to have what installed? A toilet - Diflower
5. Which city was the first in the world to surpass 1 million inhabitants? London - Workingman
6. The computing term Bit, derives from which 2 word term? Binary digit - Workingman
7. What is the correct title for the building in London, which is known as Canary Wharf Tower? 1 Canada Square - molly
8. The shortest career of any Football League manager was in 1959 and lasted just 3 days. Which club did he manage? In Recent times another manager Leroy Rosenior lasted a mere 10 minutes at which club? Scunthorpe Utd and Torquay Utd - TheOstrich
9. What is the width of a standard railway gauge in the UK? 4ft 8.5ins - TheOstrich
10. Which gemstone symbolises a 40th Wedding Anniversary? Ruby - Diflower
MIX
11. What was the largest known Dinosaur? Argentiniosaurus - Debih
12. What colour is the Jubilee line on the London Underground? Silver - Diflower
13. Which golfing trophy is contested between the USA and a Rest of the World Team which excludes European players? Presidents Cup - Osc
14. In which sport would you compete for the Leonard Trophy? Bowls
15. In which sport might you come across an event known as a 'Madison'? Cycling - Diflower
16. How many different time zones are there around Planet Earth? 24 - Workingman
17. Found in March 2004, what is the name of the disputed 10th planet, found in our solar system? Sedna
18. In mythology, who was Sedna? Goddess of the sea (in Inuit culture) - Debih
19. What was the name of the pretender to the throne, who was executed in 1499 after trying to overthrow Henry VII? Perkin War beck - Debih
20. Who wrote the book 'Moonstone'? Wilkie Collins - Aggers
HISTORICAL QUESTIONS
21. Who was the first Prime Minister of Britain in the 20th Century? Lord Salisbury - Workingman
22. Who was the chief conspirator in the Gunpowder Plot? Robert Catesby - Workingman
23. The Babbington Plot was aimed at which Royal? Elizabeth I - Debih
24. In which year did Captain Cook first land in Australia? 1770
25. Who designed the Italian Flag? Napoleon - TheOstrich
26. Dartmoor prison was originally built to house who? Napoleonic War prisoners - TheOstrich
27. Which author wrote the History of King Richard III as well as a series of Latin Epigrams?
28. Which US President lived at the Hermitage? Andrew Johnson
29. Which race of people invaded Spain in the 8th century? Moors - molly
30. Which country has the World's oldest flag? Denmark - TheOstrich
SPORT & GAMES
31. Which country claims to have originated the game of Golf, long before it was first played in Scotland? The Netherlands - Workingman
32. Which country plays Test Match Cricket at the Basin Reserve? New Zealand - Workingman
33. In which sport would you come across Penthouses and Buttresses? Real Tennis
34. Apart from Skiing, in which sport would you find a piste? Fencing - Debih
35. Which Football Club play at the Westphalen Stadium? Borissia Dortmund - Workingman
36. What are all the holes at The Augusta National Golf Course named after? Shrubs and trees - Osc
37. As well as Tennis the All-England Club at Wimbledon covers which sport? Croquet - molly
38. Name the 3 biggest races in the American Horse-Racing calendar? Kentucky Derby, Belmont Stakes, Preakness - Cromwell
39. Which English golfer supports Arsenal and is famous on the golfing circuit for his eccentric dress sense? Ian Poulter - Osc
40. Iolanda Balas and Ed Moses shared what notable achievement? Ten years unbeaten runs
FOOD AND DRINK
41. A dish described as Dubarry contains what? Cauliflower - Diflower
42. Which Greek dish is basically a cucumber yoghurt with garlic, olives and chives? Tzatziki - Diflower
43. Cavatelli pasta is shaped like what? Conch shells - TheOstrich
44. What is Gnocchi? Potato dumplings - Workingman
45. What does a la jardiniere mean? Served with a variety of vegetables - Debih
46. Poverty Bay, Nelson and Northland are all wine-growing areas in which country? New Zealand - TheOstrich
47.Cinnamon originated in which country? Sri Lanka - Debih
48.Sorbitol (E420) is used in foods for what purpose? Sweetener - Diflower
49.What are the 3 largest wine-producing countries in the world? Spain, France, Italy - Debih
50.Who invented the potato crisp? George Crumb
Same rules apply - three guesses per person per day, starting today (Friday)
1. Name the lead singer associated with the band the Stone Roses, who went on to pursue a solo career? Ian Brown - TheOstrich
2. In which part of the human body would you find the Pons? The Brain - Workingman
3. In which city is the world's largest shopping centre? Dubai - Debih
4. The Sukhoi 34 was the first fighter plane in the world to have what installed? A toilet - Diflower
5. Which city was the first in the world to surpass 1 million inhabitants? London - Workingman
6. The computing term Bit, derives from which 2 word term? Binary digit - Workingman
7. What is the correct title for the building in London, which is known as Canary Wharf Tower? 1 Canada Square - molly
8. The shortest career of any Football League manager was in 1959 and lasted just 3 days. Which club did he manage? In Recent times another manager Leroy Rosenior lasted a mere 10 minutes at which club? Scunthorpe Utd and Torquay Utd - TheOstrich
9. What is the width of a standard railway gauge in the UK? 4ft 8.5ins - TheOstrich
10. Which gemstone symbolises a 40th Wedding Anniversary? Ruby - Diflower
MIX
11. What was the largest known Dinosaur? Argentiniosaurus - Debih
12. What colour is the Jubilee line on the London Underground? Silver - Diflower
13. Which golfing trophy is contested between the USA and a Rest of the World Team which excludes European players? Presidents Cup - Osc
14. In which sport would you compete for the Leonard Trophy? Bowls
15. In which sport might you come across an event known as a 'Madison'? Cycling - Diflower
16. How many different time zones are there around Planet Earth? 24 - Workingman
17. Found in March 2004, what is the name of the disputed 10th planet, found in our solar system? Sedna
18. In mythology, who was Sedna? Goddess of the sea (in Inuit culture) - Debih
19. What was the name of the pretender to the throne, who was executed in 1499 after trying to overthrow Henry VII? Perkin War beck - Debih
20. Who wrote the book 'Moonstone'? Wilkie Collins - Aggers
HISTORICAL QUESTIONS
21. Who was the first Prime Minister of Britain in the 20th Century? Lord Salisbury - Workingman
22. Who was the chief conspirator in the Gunpowder Plot? Robert Catesby - Workingman
23. The Babbington Plot was aimed at which Royal? Elizabeth I - Debih
24. In which year did Captain Cook first land in Australia? 1770
25. Who designed the Italian Flag? Napoleon - TheOstrich
26. Dartmoor prison was originally built to house who? Napoleonic War prisoners - TheOstrich
27. Which author wrote the History of King Richard III as well as a series of Latin Epigrams?
28. Which US President lived at the Hermitage? Andrew Johnson
29. Which race of people invaded Spain in the 8th century? Moors - molly
30. Which country has the World's oldest flag? Denmark - TheOstrich
SPORT & GAMES
31. Which country claims to have originated the game of Golf, long before it was first played in Scotland? The Netherlands - Workingman
32. Which country plays Test Match Cricket at the Basin Reserve? New Zealand - Workingman
33. In which sport would you come across Penthouses and Buttresses? Real Tennis
34. Apart from Skiing, in which sport would you find a piste? Fencing - Debih
35. Which Football Club play at the Westphalen Stadium? Borissia Dortmund - Workingman
36. What are all the holes at The Augusta National Golf Course named after? Shrubs and trees - Osc
37. As well as Tennis the All-England Club at Wimbledon covers which sport? Croquet - molly
38. Name the 3 biggest races in the American Horse-Racing calendar? Kentucky Derby, Belmont Stakes, Preakness - Cromwell
39. Which English golfer supports Arsenal and is famous on the golfing circuit for his eccentric dress sense? Ian Poulter - Osc
40. Iolanda Balas and Ed Moses shared what notable achievement? Ten years unbeaten runs
FOOD AND DRINK
41. A dish described as Dubarry contains what? Cauliflower - Diflower
42. Which Greek dish is basically a cucumber yoghurt with garlic, olives and chives? Tzatziki - Diflower
43. Cavatelli pasta is shaped like what? Conch shells - TheOstrich
44. What is Gnocchi? Potato dumplings - Workingman
45. What does a la jardiniere mean? Served with a variety of vegetables - Debih
46. Poverty Bay, Nelson and Northland are all wine-growing areas in which country? New Zealand - TheOstrich
47.Cinnamon originated in which country? Sri Lanka - Debih
48.Sorbitol (E420) is used in foods for what purpose? Sweetener - Diflower
49.What are the 3 largest wine-producing countries in the world? Spain, France, Italy - Debih
50.Who invented the potato crisp? George Crumb
Tell Master O well done too 