Food & Drink What member of the Brassica family is named after a European city?
Brussels sprout
2.
On This Day What was the name of the downed American U-2 pilot sentenced to ten years imprisonment by the Soviet Union for espionage on this day, 19th August, 1960?
Francis Gary Powers
3.
Science & Nature In mathematics, what three M's describe the most common types of average?
Mean, Median, Mode
4.
Name That Tune Name that tune. (½ point each for Artist and Title)
Gene Vincent and His Blue Caps - Be-Bop-A-Lula (1956)
5.
Sport & Leisure In what European city is the association football club U.C. Sampdoria based?
Genoa (Italy)
6.
Geography Cape Agulhas is the southernmost point on the mainland of what continent?
Africa
7.
Anagram WELL, AM I SHIT? NO! is an anagram of what British sportsman?
Lewis Hamilton
8.
Logos What multinational banking and financial services company has this as its logo?
Barclays
9.
Music Formed in Sheffield in 1977, Susan Ann Sulley and Joanne Catherall are the female components of what British new wave band?
The Human League
10.
History On what mode of transport was Lyndon B. Johnson sworn in as U.S. President?
Aeroplane (on Air Force One at Dallas Love Field in Dallas on 22nd November 1963)
11.
Entertainment The 1998 film H20: 20 Years Later was the seventh instalment in what film series?
Halloween
12.
General Knowledge What country's monarchs are Prince Phillipe and Queen Mathilde?
Dingbats Solve this dingbat to reveal a well known term or phrase.
Too expensive
2.
Current Affairs A state of emergency and curfews have been imposed this week in Ferguson, Missouri following demonstrations over a lethal shooting by a police officer on 9th August. What was the name of the man he killed?
Michael Brown
3.
Science & Nature What object in our solar system is named after the Ancient Greek ruler of the underworld?
Pluto
4.
Name That Tune Name that tune. (½ point each for Artist and Title)
Neil Diamond - Sweet Caroline (1969)
5.
Sport & Leisure What sport is played by the Sacramento Kings?
Basketball
6.
Geography What girl's name is the state capital of Montana?
Helena
7.
Art & Literature What French artist's work includes "Dance at Le Moulin de la Galette" and "Luncheon of the Boating Party"?
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
8.
Flags What archipelago in the Indian Ocean has this as its national flag?
Seychelles
9.
Music Who released a best-selling album in 1995 titled Jagged Little Pill?
Alanis Morissette
10.
History In English history, the Elizabethan era began in what century?
16th (1558–1603)
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Entertainment What musical includes the characters Grizabella, Macavity, and Griddlebone?
Cats
12.
General Knowledge Who did Jerry Brown succeed as Governor of California in January 2011?
Food & Drink What is the English language name for this tropical fruit?
Dragon fruit / Pitaya (Thai : แก้วมังกร kaeo mangkon)
2.
In This Year In this year: Halley's Comet became visible from the Earth; Swedish Prime Minister Olof Palme was assassinated; and the Chernobyl disaster took place. What year was it? [If no correct answer, ½ point to the nearest team(s)]
1986
3.
Science & Nature What 'B' describes the volcanic rock that makes up most of the ocean floor?
Basalt
4.
Name That Tune Name that tune. (½ point each for Artist and Title)
Peter Gabriel - Games Without Frontiers (1980)
5.
Sport & Leisure Between 1988 and 1996, who won seven Wimbledon ladies' singles championships?
Entertainment Who played twin brothers in the 1998 film The Man in the Iron Mask?
Leonardo DiCaprio
7.
Anagram CHUMS TOSS TEA AT SNOBS is an anagram of what U.S. state and its state capital? (2 word answer)
Boston, Massachusetts
8.
Geography What Central Asian country is this?
Kyrgyzstan
9.
Music Who had a worldwide hit in 1985 with Don't You (Forget About Me)?
Simple Minds (from The Breakfast Club soundtrack)
10.
History What pioneering cosmetician completed development of his "Color Harmony" range of face powder in 1918?
Max Factor
11.
Entertainment Name this 1944 classic film and the actress speaking. You know you don't have to act with me, Steve. You don't have to say anything and you don't have to do anything...not a thing. Oh, maybe just whistle. You know how to whistle, don't you, Steve? You just put your lips together and blow.
To Have and Have Not - Lauren Bacall
12.
General Knowledge On a standard Scrabble board, what colour are the Double Word Score squares?
1. Skippy the Bush Kangaroo (1966-1968 -
Ed Devereaux)
2. Twin Peaks (1990-1991 - Sherilyn Fenn, Kyle MacLachlan)
3. Boardwalk Empire (2010-present - Michael Pitt, Steve Buscemi)
4. Lilyhammer (2012–present - Steven Van Zandt)
5. The Rockford Files (1974-1980 - James Garner, Joe Santos)
6. The Odd Couple (1970-1975 - Jack Klugman, Tony Randall
)
7. Will & Grace (1998-2006 - Sean Hayes, Debra Messing, Eric McCormack, Megan Mullally)
8. Hill Street Blues (1981-1987 - Ed Marinaro, Betty Thomas, Joe Spano)
9. Roseanne (1988-1997 - Michael Fishman, Sara Gilbert, Roseanne Barr, Laurie Metcalf, John Goodman, Lecy Goranson)
10. Roots (1977 - LeVar Burton)
11. Gunsmoke (1955-1975 - Dennis Weaver, Amanda Blake, James Arness, Milburn Stone)
12. St. Elsewhere (1982-1988 - Denzel Washington, Ed Begley, Jr., David Morse, Stephen Furst, Howie Mandel, Mark Harmon)
Snowball Question
The Boeing Model 307 Stratoliner was the first commercial transport aircraft to enter service with a pressurized cabin. In what year was it first flown?
