General Knowledge What does a palaeontologist study?
Fossils (Prehistoric life)
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On This Day Bill Shankly's reign as Liverpool manager came to an end when he retired on this day, 12th July, in which year?
1974
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Science & Nature Which part of the body is affected by emphysema?
Lungs
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Music Name that tune. (½ point each for Artist and Title)
The Honeycombs - Have I The Right (1964)
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Sport & Leisure Name the Australian media tycoon who created the rebel World Series Cricket competition in the late 70s.
Kerry Packer
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Anagram THAT GREAT CHARMER is an anagram of which 20th century British politician?
Margaret Thatcher
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Art & Literature Who wrote The Dogs of War, The Devil's Alternative and The Fourth Protocol ?
Frederick Forsyth
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Logos Which luxury vehicle brand carries this logo?
Lincoln
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Music Jennifer Lopez's parents were both born in which country?
Puerto Rico (Ponce)
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History Taken to Britain in the 19th century, from which country do the Elgin Marbles originate?
Greece (Parthenon, Athens)
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Entertainment Which film star's children are Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh, Knox and Vivienne?
Angelina Jolie
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Current Affairs In the news this week, David and Victoria Beckham welcomed their first daughter into the world on Sunday morning. What have they named her?
Geography In which two countries does Mont Blanc stand? (½ point for each)
France & Italy
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Current Affairs British newspaper News of the World closed down this week in the wake of its phone hacking scandal. In what year was it first published? (Nearest team gets 1 point)
1843 (1st October)
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Science & Nature Reed, Marsh, Sedge and Grasshopper are all varieties of which bird?
Warbler
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Music Name that tune. (½ point each for Artist and Title)
Suzi Quatro - Devil Gate Drive (1974)
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Sport & Leisure Which domestic football club has this as its logo?
Beşiktaş J.K. (Beşiktaş Jimnastik Kulübü, Istanbul, Turkey)
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Anagram AGILE QUOTA IN UREA is an anagram of which African country?
Equatorial Guinea
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Art & Literature Famous for his paintings of water lilies, what is Monet's first name?
Claude
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Flags Which Central American country has this as its national flag?
Nicaragua
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Music Who had worldwide hits in 2005 and 2006 with Filthy/Gorgeous and I Don't Feel Like Dancin' ?
Scissor Sisters
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History Who was leader of East Germany between 1976 and the country's dissolution in 1989?
Erich Honecker
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Entertainment Between 1940 and 1962, which two actors took a Road to Singapore, Zanzibar, Morocco, Utopia, Rio, Bali and Hong Kong? (½ point for each)
Bing Crosby & Bob Hope
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History Who was Sandra Rivett's well known employer at the time of her murder in November 1974?
Lord Lucan (Richard John Bingham, 7th Earl of Lucan)
General Knowledge What was the name of the research ship used by Jacques Cousteau?
Calypso
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In This Year In this year: Euro Disney opened; Denmark won the UEFA European Football Championship; and Queen Elizabeth II gave her Annus Horribilis speech. What year was it? (Nearest team gets 1 point)
1992
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Science & Nature By what other name is iron pyrite often called?
Fool's Gold
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Music Name that tune. (½ point each for Artist and Title)
Fairground Attraction - Perfect (1988)
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Sport & Leisure Who became NFL champions after winning Super Bowl XLV in February this year?
Green Bay Packers
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Anagram HARSH PEG MENDER is an anagram of which breed of dog?
German Shepherd
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Art & Literature What is the surname of the Inspector featured in a popular series of Ruth Rendell novels.
Wexford
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Geography On which of New Zealand's islands is the capital city, Wellington, located?
North Island
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Music Name the group fronted by Gloria Estefan throughout the 1980s.
Miami Sound Machine
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History In which German city did the trials of Nazi war criminals begin in 1945?
Nuremberg
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Entertainment Who bought Virgin Radio from Richard Branson for £85 million in 1997?
Chris Evans (Ginger Media Group)
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Landmarks In which city would you find this bronze sculpture, the Charging Bull ?
