Food & Drink Stronger than a Buck's Fizz, what 'M' is a cocktail of one part champagne and one part orange juice?
Mimosa
2.
On This Day David Scott and James Irwin landed on the Moon with the first Lunar Rover on this day, 30th July, in which year? [If no correct answer, ½ point to the nearest team(s)]
1971
3.
Science & Nature In reference to the engineered wood product, what does MDF stand for?
Medium-Density Fibreboard
4.
Music Name that tune. (½ point each for Artist and Title)
Johnny and the Hurricanes - Red River Rock (1959)
5.
Sport & Leisure CONCACAF is the official governing body for football teams in which continent?
North America (Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football)
6.
Geography Which is furthest north; London, Brussels, or Berlin?
Berlin (Brussels 50.8411; London 51.5171; Berlin 52.5233° N)
7.
Anagram KEEN WAY TO A SEATED, HAPPY CRAP LOAD is an anagram of which well known proverb?
An apple a day keeps the doctor away
8.
Logos Which world famous alcoholic drinks brand has this as its logo?
Martini (Martini & Rossi, Turin, Italy)
9.
Music Complete this 1988 Billy Ocean song title: Get Outta My ______, Get into My ______.
Dreams, Car
10.
History What was Admiral Nelson's first name?
Horatio
11.
Entertainment Which American actor was born Issur Danielovitch in 1916?
Kirk Douglas
12.
General Knowledge What is the most common term used to describe All Saints' Eve, the day before All Saints' Day?
Food & Drink What would you be asking for if you ordered prosciutto in an Italian restaurant?
Ham (Parma ham)
2.
In This Year In this year: McDonald's opened restaurants in Russia and Mainland China for the first time; a U.S. District Court acquitted Imelda Marcos on racketeering and fraud charges; and Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman married. What year was it? [If no correct answer, ½ point to the nearest team(s)]
1990
3.
Science & Nature Launched in August 2004, which planet was the NASA space probe MESSENGER sent to explore?
Mercury (MErcury Surface, Space ENvironment, GEochemistry, and Ranging)
4.
Music Name that tune. (½ point each for Artist and Title)
The Smiths - How Soon Is Now (1985)
5.
Sport & Leisure Who won the 2013 UEFA Women's Euro final on Sunday?
Germany (beating Norway 1-0)
6.
Geography Of which river is Victoria Falls the most noted feature?
Zambezi River
7.
Anagram ASSHOLES FLY ON DONOR is an anagram of which well known sitcom?
Only Fools and Horses
8.
Geography Which European country is this?
Switzerland
9.
Music Who did Michael Jackson marry in 1994?
Lisa Marie Presley (Divorced 1996)
10.
History From which country did Lebanon gain independence in 1943?
France
11.
Entertainment Name this TV series from the 80s and early 90s.
Cheers (1982-1993)
12.
General Knowledge What 'Z' is used to describe the skullcap used in some Christian denominations?
Dingbats Solve this dingbat to reveal a well known term or phrase.
Easy come, easy go
2.
On This Day Jimmy Hoffa disappeared from a restaurant parking lot in Detroit, never to be seen again, on this day, 30th July, in which year? [If no correct answer, ½ point to the nearest team(s)]
1975
3.
Science & Nature Which controversial alternative medicine involves treating disease with drugs, given in minute doses, that would produce in a healthy person symptoms similar to those of the disease?
Homeopathy
4.
Music Name that tune. (½ point each for Artist and Title)
Alanis Morissette - You Oughta Know (1995)
5.
Sport & Leisure How many Wimbledon Ladies Singles finals have the Williams sisters won between them? [If no correct answer, ½ point to the nearest team(s)]
10 (5 each)
6.
Geography Yerevan is the capital and largest city of which Eurasian country?
Armenia
7.
Art & Literature Which famous battle shares its name with Hercule Poirot's best friend and assistant?
Hastings (Captain Arthur Hastings, OBE)
8.
Landmarks What is the name of this volcano?
Mount Vesuvius (ruins of the ancient city of Pompeii in the foreground)
9.
Music It's Still Rock and Roll to Me and Tell Her About It were worldwide hits in the 80s for which musician?
Billy Joel
10.
History Which king was forced out of the Palace of Versailles at the start of the French Revolution in 1789?
Louis XVI
11.
Entertainment Which 1994 comedy film starred Australian actress Toni Collette as a lonely Abba fan?
Muriel's Wedding
12.
Ditloids Replace these initials with words to make a true statement: 3 B of W in B B B S
