Dingbats Solve this dingbat to reveal a well known term or phrase.
Split two ways
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Current Affairs Twice the size of the Titanic, name the Italian cruise ship, partially sank in January 2012, currently being refloated and soon to be scrapped?
MS Costa Concordia
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Science & Nature What 'H' describes a method of growing plants using mineral nutrient solutions, in water, without soil?
Hydroponics
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Name That Tune Name that tune. (½ point each for Artist and Title)
The Guess Who - American Woman (1970)
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Sport & Leisure What English boxer had the nickname "The Dark Destroyer"?
Nigel Benn
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Geography What word describing a low pressure belt of surface winds at the equator can also describe a bout of emotional depression?
Doldrums
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Art & Literature Published in 1929, what Dashiell Hammett novel first introduced Sam Spade?
The Maltese Falcon
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Flags What country in southern Central Europe has this as its national flag?
Slovenia
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Music In what country was singer/songwriter Shakira born?
Colombia (Barranquilla)
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History What sports personality did Marilyn Monroe marry on 14th January 1954?
Joe DiMaggio
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Entertainment What is the name of Eddie Murphy's character in the Beverly Hills Cop film series?
Axel Foley
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General Knowledge What country has the international vehicle registration code CH?
Food & Drink From what two countries does Jenever Gin originate?
Netherlands and Belgium
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In This Year In this year: U.S. Senator John F. Kennedy was elected Democratic presidential candidate; Cyprus became independent from the United Kingdom; and 21-year-old American rock singer Eddie Cochran died in a car crash in south England. What year was it? [If no correct answer, ½ point to the nearest team(s)]
1960
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Science & Nature What is the only bird that can fly backwards or upside down?
Hummingbird
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Name That Tune Name that tune. (½ point each for Artist and Title)
Tears for Fears - Shout (1984)
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Sport & Leisure What sport is played by the Melbourne Storm?
Rugby League
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Entertainment Who played Jim Rockford in TV's The Rockford Files?
James Garner
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Anagram NEWT SODS HEMLOCK is an anagram of what capital city and the country it is capital of? (2 word answer)
Stockholm, Sweden
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Geography What country in Central Africa is this?
Cameroon
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Music What 1968 hit song includes the line I was born in a cross-fire hurricane? (½ point each for Artist and Title)
The Rolling Stones - Jumpin' Jack Flash
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History Who was President of the Confederate States of America for its entire history from 1861 to 1865?
Jefferson Davis
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Entertainment Name this 1979 film and the actor in the title role speaking.
Life of Brian - Graham Chapman (& Michael Palin)
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Thailand In Thailand, how many Tarang wa (ตารางวา) are there in 1 Rai (ไร่)?
