Food & Drink From which country do the Black Velvet, Crown Royal and Wiser's brands of whisky originate?
Canada
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On This Day A sarin gas attack on the Tokyo subway killed 13 and wounded over 1,000 people on this day, 20th March, in which year? (Nearest team gets 1 point)
1995
3.
Science & Nature In geometry, how many seconds are there in a degree?
3600
4.
Music Name that tune. (½ point each for Artist and Title)
Carole King - It's Too Late (1971)
5.
Sport & Leisure Formerly known as Flinders Park, what sport would you be watching at Melbourne Park in Australia?
Tennis
6.
Geography West Quoddy Head is the easternmost point of mainland U.S.A. In which U.S. state is it?
Maine
7.
Anagram NO WIRE UNSENT is an anagram of which well known company?
Western Union
8.
Logos Which global financial services company has this as its logo?
UBS
9.
Music American R&B singers Usher and Alicia Keys had a worldwide hit in 2004 with My _____. Fill in the blank.
Boo
10.
History What name is given to the pandemic which killed millions of people throughout the 14th century?
Black Death
11.
Entertainment Which 1960s TV western starred the characters of "Big" John Cannon, Buck Cannon and Billy Blue Cannon?
The High Chaparral (Leif Erickson, Cameron Mitchell & Mark Slade)
12.
General Knowledge Spain is the third largest country in the world in terms of population with Spanish as a native language. Which two countries are first and second? (½ point for each)
General Knowledge According to the latest figures from the United Nations World Tourism Organization, which European country is the top international tourist destination in the world?
France (74.2 million international tourist arrivals in 2009)
2.
Current Affairs In the news this week, Thailand's third richest person, Chaleo Yoovidhya (เฉลียว อยู่วิทยา), died on Saturday, aged 88. For which international brand name was he best known?
Red Bull (Krating Daeng / กระทิงแดง)
3.
Science & Nature What is the largest internal organ in the human body?
Liver
4.
Music Name that tune. (½ point each for Artist and Title)
Kim Carnes - Bette Davis Eyes (1981)
5.
Sport & Leisure How many members does a rowing eights crew have?
9 (8 rowers & 1 cox)
6.
Geography Of which European country is Tirana the capital city?
Albania
7.
Art & Literature What were the first names of famous English author H. G. Wells? (½ point for each)
Herbert George
8.
Flags Which Arab state has this as its national flag?
Kuwait
9.
Music Who wrote Pomp & Circumstance March No. 1 in 1901, also known as the music to Land of Hope and Glory?
Edward Elgar (Sir Edward William Elgar)
10.
History What is the name of the city in India where thousands died after a gas leak at the Union Carbide plant in December 1984?
Bhopal (भोपाल)
11.
Entertainment Up until his death in 1989, who was the voice of Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Tweety Bird, Sylvester the Cat and Barney Rubble, among many others?
Mel Blanc ("The Man of 1000 Voices")
12.
History In Greek mythology, what was the name of the giant huntsman placed among the stars by Zeus as a constellation?
Food & Drink Popular throughout Spain, Portugal and Latin America, what 'G' describes a cold tomato-based raw vegetable soup?
Gazpacho
2.
In This Year In this year: U.S. President Bill Clinton was inaugurated for his second term; The English Patient won Best Picture at the 69th Academy Awards; and 90 were killed in a fire at the Royal Jomtien Resort Hotel in Thailand. What year was it?
1997
3.
Science & Nature There are two types of panda. Name both of them. (½ point for each)
Giant & Red or Lesser
4.
Music Name that tune. (½ point each for Artist and Title)
Whigfield - Saturday Night (1994)
5.
Sport & Leisure Which biennial sporting event was delayed for a year following the September 11 attacks in 2001?
Ryder Cup (golf)
6.
Geography There are two landlocked countries in South America. Name both of them. (½ point for each)
Bolivia & Paraguay
7.
Anagram I'LL MAKE A WISE PHRASE is an anagram of which well known English historical figure?
William Shakespeare
8.
Geography Which US State is this?
Illinois
9.
Music Which 1985 song includes these lyrics: And if you're free to make a choice Just look towards the west and find a friend (½ point each for Artist and Title)
Elton John - Nikita
10.
History Which country declared independence from the Netherlands on 4th October 1830?
Belgium
11.
Entertainment Which famous TV and film characters drove a 1974 Dodge Monaco Special with an Illinois license plate number BDR 529?
The Blues Brothers (Bluesmobile)
12.
General Knowledge To the nearest whole number, how many grams are there in a troy ounce? (Nearest team gets 1 point)
General Knowledge Which country's official currency was the kroon before it adopted the Euro in January 2011?
Estonia
2.
Current Affairs In the news this week, who was elected as President of Germany on Sunday in the wake of Christian Wulff's resignation in February?
Joachim Gauck
3.
Science & Nature What 'C' describes a type of hand saw used to cut intricate external shapes and interior cut-outs in woodworking or carpentry?
Coping saw
4.
Music Name that tune. (½ point each for Artist and Title)
Pussycat Dolls - Stickwitu (2005)
5.
Sport & Leisure The first official international cricket match was held in September 1844 between two countries not known today for their cricketing prowess. Name the two countries. (½ point for each)
USA & Canada (St George's Cricket Club, New York)
6.
Entertainment Name this 2002 film.
Signs
7.
Art & Literature Which author of such novels as The Holcroft Covenant and The Icarus Agenda died in March 2001?
Robert Ludlum
8.
Landmarks Name this world famous landmark.
Colditz Castle (Germany)
9.
Music Which solo artist has had worldwide hits with Queen, Tina Turner and Mick Jagger?
David Bowie (Under Pressure 1981 - Tonight 1984 - Dancing in the Street 1985)
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History Which 20th century world event was triggered by the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria?
World War I
11.
Entertainment With three words, complete this tagline from the 1979 film Alien: In space no one can ...
... hear you scream
12.
General Knowledge What 'L' is a breed of dog named after a north-easterly region of Canada?
The Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport is currently the fastest production car in the world. In km/h, on 26th June, 2010, what official record breaking speed did it achieve?
