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Quiz #434 - 8th January 2019Sunset Bar

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Round 1

1.Food & Drink The name of what Portuguese wine translates into English as "green wine"?
 Vinho Verde
2.On This Day The largest ocean liner ever built was christened by her namesake's granddaughter, Queen Elizabeth II, on this day, 8th January, 2004. What is the name of the ship?
  RMS Queen Mary 2RMS Queen Mary 2
3.Science & Nature What type of cloud produces the most rain and snow?
 Nimbostratus / Nimbus
4.Name That Tune Name that tune.  (½ point each for Artist and Title)

  Gerry & the Pacemakers - I Like ItGerry & the Pacemakers - I Like It (1963)
5.Sport & Leisure A single professional Muay Thai bout consists of 5 rounds, of how many minutes each?
 3 (with a two minute rest period between each)
6.Geography Port of Spain is the capital of what Caribbean nation?
 Trinidad and Tobago
7.Anagram ERECT LEG, IT RISES is an anagram of what English professional rugby union club?
  Leicester TigersLeicester Tigers
8.Logos To what international group of independently owned and operated retailers and wholesalers does this logo belong?

Spar

 Spar
9.Music From 1999 to 2011, by what name were Russian duo Lena Katina and Julia Volkova collectively known?
 t.A.T.u. (Russian: Тату - tattoo)
10.History Introduced in 1940, by what name was the Mitsubishi A6M fighter aircraft known?
  ZeroZero
11.Entertainment Name the actor, most well known for playing Mini-Me in the Austin Powers films, who died on 21st April 2018, aged 49.
  Verne TroyerVerne Troyer
12.General Knowledge How is 2562 (the current Thai year) represented in Roman numerals?
 MMDLXII


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Round 2

1.Dingbats Solve this dingbat to reveal a well known term or phrase.

On the right side of the law

 On the right side of the law
2.Current Affairs What is the name of the Chinese spacecraft that became the first to land on the far side of the Moon last week?

Chang'e 4

 Chang'e 4
3.Science & Nature What 'R' describes an electrical device that converts alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC)?
 Rectifier
4.Name That Tune Name that tune.  (½ point each for Artist and Title)

  Roberta Flack - The First Time Ever I Saw Your FaceRoberta Flack - The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face (1972)
5.Sport & Leisure In horse racing, what racecourse in France hosts the annual Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe?
 Longchamp (Paris)
6.Geography The official name of what U.S. state ends with "and Providence Plantations"?
  Rhode IslandRhode Island
7.Art & Literature In what Italian city is Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet set?
 Verona
8.Flags What country in Central Europe has this as its national flag?

Slovenia

 Slovenia
9.Music Who had Wind Beneath My Wings in 1989?
  Bette MidlerBette Midler
10.History What was the name of the South African cardiac surgeon who performed the world's first human-to-human heart transplant in December 1967?
  Christiaan BarnardChristiaan Barnard (Cape Town, South Africa)
11.Entertainment First aired from 2005 to 2017, what TV series stars the character of forensic anthropologist Dr Temperance Brennan?
  BonesBones (played by Emily Deschanel)
12.General Knowledge A national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand, what date is Anzac Day?
 April 25th


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Round 3

1.Food & Drink What cocktail is typically made with vodka, tequila, light rum, triple sec, gin, and a splash of cola?

Long Island Iced Tea

 Long Island Iced Tea
2.In This Year Bradley Cooper, Tiger Woods, Milla Jovovich, will.i.am, Mel B, and Tara Reid were all born in what year?  [If no correct answer, ½ point to the nearest team(s)]

1975

 1975
3.Science & Nature What is the most commonly known brand name for diazepam?
 Valium (also Antenex, Apaurin, Apzepam, Apozepam, Diazepan, Hexalid, Normabel, Pax, Stesolid, Stedon, Vival, Valaxona)
4.Name That Tune Name that tune.  (½ point each for Artist and Title)

  John Cougar - Jack & DianeJohn Cougar - Jack & Diane (1982)
5.Sport & Leisure What tennis player partially credited his surprise victory in the 1999 French Open to his decision to play every match without his underpants, and thereafter claims to have never played in underpants again?
  Andre AgassiAndre Agassi
6.Entertainment What is the title of the 2018 biographical film about the British rock band Queen?
  Bohemian RhapsodyBohemian Rhapsody
7.Art & Literature What 1954 novel features an overweight, bespectacled schoolboy nicknamed "Piggy"?
 Lord of the Flies (William Golding)
8.Thailand What province in Western Thailand is this?

Phetchaburi - เพชรบุรี

 Phetchaburi - เพชรบุรี
9.Music Who was the Lancashire born frontman for Ultravox before Midge Ure took over in 1979?
  John FoxxJohn Foxx (real name Dennis Leigh)
10.Anagram I HUG BONER is an anagram of what nearby 9-letter word? (British English)
 Neighbour
11.Entertainment What is the name of the character played by Leslie Nielsen in the Police Squad! TV series and Naked Gun film series?
 Frank Drebin
12.Sudoku Solve this Sudoku puzzle to reveal the 3 digit figure highlighted.

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 863


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Round 4

1.Dingbats Solve this dingbat to reveal a well known term or phrase.

No two ways about it

 No two ways about it
2.On This Day The Kegworth air disaster occurred when a Boeing 737-400 crashed on to the embankment of the M1 motorway near Kegworth, Leicestershire, England on this day, 8th January, in what year?  [If no correct answer, ½ point to the nearest team(s)]
 1989
3.Science & Nature What 'C' describes a substance used to increase the rate of a chemical reaction?
 Catalyst
4.Name That Tune Name that tune.  (½ point each for Artist and Title)

  Portugal. The Man - Feel It StillPortugal. The Man - Feel It Still (2017)
5.Sport & Leisure Who is the current Number 1 on the Professional Darts Corporation's ranking?
  Michael van GerwenMichael van Gerwen (Netherlands)
6.Geography What Canadian province lies between Alberta and Manitoba?
 Saskatchewan
7.Art & Literature Covering the whole altar wall of the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City, what is the title of this fresco by Michelangelo?

The Last Judgment

 The Last Judgment (Italian: Il Giudizio Universale)
8.Landmarks Name this world famous landmark and the city in which it is located.  (½ point for each)

Notre-Dame de Paris

 Notre-Dame de Paris (Our Lady of Paris)
9.Music "One pill makes you larger, and one pill makes you small." are the opening lyrics to what 1967 song?  (½ point each for Artist and Title)
  Jefferson Airplane - White RabbitJefferson Airplane - White Rabbit
10.History In what country did Charles Lindbergh land after completing the first solo trans-Atlantic flight in 1927?
 France (Le Bourget Airport near Paris)
11.Entertainment In the TV series, what pain medication is Dr. Gregory House addicted to?
  VicodinVicodin (Hydrocodone/paracetamol)
12.General Knowledge Two men, starting at the same point, walk in opposite directions for 4 metres, turn left and walk another 3 metres. What is the distance between them?
  10 m10 m (Pythagoras (8x8)+(6x6)=100 √100=10)


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Picture Round

Picture Round 8th January 2019

1. Jeremy Paxman 2. Glenda Jackson 3. Marg Helgenberger 4. Iman
5. Mae West 6. Philip Oakey 7. Noel Fielding 8. Jimi Hendrix
9. Victor Mature 10. Eva Mendes 11. Rob Brydon 12. Jamie Oliver

Snowball Question

Snowball QuestionMichael van Gerwen is catching up with Phil Taylor's career record for the most matches played in competition. How many matches has van Gerwen played to date?
753 (Phil Taylor 774)

Scoreboard

 Team Name R1 R2 R3 R4 P Total
Fad Suckers 7 6 39¾
Aliens 37¾
Cunny Funts 6 6 6 10 35¼
Drunken Layabouts 6 7 4 31


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