Food & Drink What cheese is traditionally used in the Italian dessert Tiramisu?
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On This Day O. J. Simpson was acquitted of the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman on this day, 3rd October, in what year? [If no correct answer, ½ point to the nearest team(s)]
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Science & Nature What system of alternative medicine was created in 1796 by Samuel Hahnemann, based on his doctrine of like cures like, a claim that a substance that causes the symptoms of a disease in healthy people would cure similar symptoms in sick people?
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Name That Tune Name that tune. (½ point each for Artist and Title)
(1963)
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Sport & Leisure Measured in feet, how long is an Olympic swimming pool? [If no correct answer, ½ point to the nearest team(s)]
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Geography What European country derives its name from the Latin for "white"?
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Anagram EAT ME, SWALLOW IT, DARLING is an anagram of the full name of what 19th century British Prime Minister?
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Logos Entering administration on Monday, leaving 110,000 customers stranded abroad, what British airline does this logo represent?
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Music What duet had a hit in 2000 with Kids? (½ point for each)
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History In what decade did Alcock and Brown achieve the first non-stop transatlantic flight?
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Entertainment "Lunch? Aw, you gotta be kidding. Lunch is for wimps" is a quote by leading character Gordon Gekko, in what 1987 film?
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General Knowledge The NATO phonetic alphabet includes five male first names. Name any four of them. (¼ point for each)
Dingbats Solve this dingbat to reveal a well known term or phrase.
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Current Affairs What region of Iraq voted 93 percent in favour of independence last Wednesday, despite the referendum being dismissed as unconstitutional by the Iraqi federal government?
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Science & Nature Named after an indigenous people of the United States, what is the largest species of Pacific salmon?
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Name That Tune Name that tune. (½ point each for Artist and Title)
(1971)
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Sport & Leisure For what MLS team did French striker Thierry Henry play between 2010 and 2014?
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Geography What river, running through the centre of Alaska, gives its name to a territory of Canada?
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Art & Literature Still in common use today, what Latin phrase translates literally as "course of life"?
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Flags What country has this as its national flag?
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Music Mouth is alive with juices like wine are lyrics from what 1982 new wave song? (½ point each for Artist and Title)
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History In what century did Mary, Queen of Scots, live?
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Entertainment Both starring Paul Newman as "Fast Eddie" Felson, name the 1986 sequel to the 1961 film The Hustler.
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Add/Deduct a Letter Lurid food decoration. Answer with two words. The first part of the sentence is a clue to a six letter word. Add one letter to that word to give the answer to the second part of the sentence.
Food & Drink How many "eyes" does a coconut shell have?
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In This Year Jack Black, Ice Cube, Dave Grohl, Ellen Pompeo, Christian Slater, and Renée Zellweger were all born in what year? [If no correct answer, ½ point to the nearest team(s)]
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Science & Nature What 5 letter word can be spelt out using the chemical symbols for Sulphur, Protactinium, and Rhenium?
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Name That Tune Name that tune. (½ point each for Artist and Title)
(1986)
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Sport & Leisure A squidge-off takes place at the start of what indoor game?
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Entertainment Name this British TV series and the actress speaking. (½ point for each)
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Art & Literature Which of Ian Fleming's novels has the shortest title?
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Thailand What province in Northeastern Thailand is this?
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Music What self-titled debut album was released in 1971 by Californians Tom Johnston, Patrick Simmons, Dave Shogren, and John Hartman?
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Anagram IMMORAL NANNYS is an anagram of what American musician and artist?
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Entertainment What 1998 animated film features a small dragon named Mushu, voiced by Eddie Murphy?
12.
Sudoku Solve this Sudoku puzzle to reveal the 3 digit figure highlighted.
Dingbats Solve this dingbat to reveal a well known term or phrase.
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Current Affairs From the 32nd floor of what Las Vegas hotel did gunman Stephen Paddock open fire on a nearby country music festival on Sunday night, killing at least 59 and injuring more than 500?
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Science & Nature What 'D' can describe: a device attached to the stern of a boat to slow it down in a storm; a parachute deployed to slow down a rapidly moving object; or a pilot parachute to deploy a larger parachute?
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Name That Tune Name that tune. (½ point each for Artist and Title)
(2008)
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Sport & Leisure The Tigers play pro baseball and the Lions play pro football, in what U.S. city?
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Geography What international hub is colloquially known as Chek Lap Kok Airport?
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Art & Literature Who, during the 19th century, wrote The Little Match Girl, The Princess and the Pea and The Snow Queen?
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Landmarks What is the name of this complex of buildings in Bangkok?
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Music What 1962 song begins, "When this old world starts getting me down ..."? (½ point each for Artist and Title)
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History In what year did the Titanic sink? [If no correct answer, ½ point to the nearest team(s)]
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Entertainment Released in 2017, what is the title of the second Spider-Man film reboot, starring Tom Holland?
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General Knowledge Paul is half his father David's age. In 10 years time, Paul will be three-fifths David's age. Ten years ago, Paul was one-third David's age. How old are Paul and David now? (½ point for each)
