Dingbats Solve this dingbat to reveal a well known term or phrase.
Afternoon tea
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Current Affairs Name the Canadian astronaut who returned to earth last week after gaining nearly 1 million Twitter followers and performing David Bowie's Space Oddity in space.
Chris Hadfield
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Science & Nature Native to Mexico, what type of bird is a Muscovy?
Duck
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Music Name that tune. (½ point each for Artist and Title)
Dolly Parton - Jolene (1973)
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Sport & Leisure How many forwards are there in a Rugby Union team?
8
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Geography Which international hub is colloquially known as Chek Lap Kok Airport?
Hong Kong (香港國際機場
赤鱲角機場)
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Art & Literature The title of the classic 1894 novel by Anthony Hope is the Prisoner of _______?(fill in the blank)
Zenda
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Flags Which Asian country has this as its national flag?
Afghanistan
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Music Before embarking on a solo career in 1986, Belinda Carlisle was lead singer of which all-female band?
The Go-Go's
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History In which decade of the 20th century did the Spanish Civil War take place?
1930s (1936-1939)
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Entertainment In which 1997 film were Julia Roberts and Cameron Diaz both in love with the same man?
My Best Friend's Wedding
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Ditloids Replace these initials with words to make a true statement: 1,852 M in a N M
Food & Drink What is the English name for this fruit?
Rambutan (Thai: เงาะ ngaw)
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In This Year In this year: The World Wide Web was opened up as a free public service; the Maastricht Treaty took effect, formally establishing the European Union; and Schindler's List, The Pelican Brief, and Philadelphia all premièred in the United States. What year was it? [If no correct answer, ½ point to the nearest team(s)]
1993
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Science & Nature What is the common term for Nitrous Oxide (N2O)?
Laughing gas
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Music Name that tune. (½ point each for Artist and Title)
The Bangles - Walk Like an Egyptian (1986)
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Sport & Leisure Which football stadium is home to both A.C. Milan and Inter Milan?
San Siro / Stadio Giuseppe Meazza (Milan, Italy)
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Geography What is the most populous country in Africa?
Nigeria (around 170 million)
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Anagram MADMAN'S SLENDER THREAT is an anagram of which capital city and the country it is capital of? (Two word answer)
Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Geography Which European country is this?
Finland
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Music From which country was famous 19th century composer Frédéric Chopin?
Poland (Fryderyk Chopin)
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History Now known as the Countess of Wessex, who did Britain's Prince Edward marry in June 1999?
Sophie Rhys-Jones
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Entertainment Name this TV series from the late 70s and early 80s.
Taxi (1978–1983)
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General Knowledge What 'G' describes the specially designed shoes used in Irish and Scottish dancing?
