Food & Drink Gruyère is a hard yellow cheese that originated in what country?
Switzerland
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On This Day The largest oil spill in history at that time, what was the name of the supertanker that split in two after running aground on the Portsall Rocks, three miles off the coast of Brittany, on this day, 16th March, 1978?
Amoco Cadiz
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Anagram WE ALL MAKE HIS PRAISE is an anagram of what historic figure?
William Shakespeare
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Name That Tune Name that tune. (½ point each for Artist and Title)
The Dave Clark Five - Bits and Pieces (1964)
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History What national airline originated in 1940 as Tasman Empire Airways?
Air New Zealand
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Geography Mahé is the largest island in what archipelago?
Seychelles
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Science & Nature With regards to the medical technique used in radiology, what does MRI stand for? (1pt for 3, ½pt for 2, ¼pt for 1)
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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Logos What automobile manufacturer is represented by this logo?
Citroën
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Music Breakaway, Since U Been Gone, and Because of You were hits in the mid-2000s for what artist?
Kelly Clarkson
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Sport & Leisure Regarded as one of the greatest and most influential basketball players of all time, by what nickname is Julius Winfield Erving II better known?
Dr. J
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Entertainment Lord Farquaad is the main antagonist of what 2001 animated film?
Shrek (voiced by John Lithgow)
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General Knowledge An annual gathering of right-wing activists in the United States, what does CPAC stand for? (¼ point for each)
Dingbats Solve this dingbat to reveal a well-known term or phrase.
Acid test
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Current Affairs Who received her 28th Grammy Award on Sunday, the most ever by a female artist?
Beyoncé
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Art & Literature Born in 1904, by what name is American author Theodor Geisel better known?
Dr. Seuss (Theodor Seuss Geisel)
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Name That Tune Name that tune. (½ point each for Artist and Title)
Whitesnake - Here I Go Again (1982)
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History What American entrepreneur became famous in 1979 as the spokesman for Remington with his catchphrase, "I liked the shaver so much, I bought the company."?
Victor Kiam
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Geography What Greek island is served by Hippocrates international airport?
Kos
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Science & Nature Most notable for their superb ability to mimic sounds, what 'L' describes this bird, native to Australia?
Flags What European country has this as its national flag?
Croatia
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Music "Hey little sister what have you done?" is the opening line of what 1982 song? (½ point each for Artist and Title)
Billy Idol - White Wedding
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Sport & Leisure What sportsman did Swedish-born Elin Nordegren divorce in 2010?
Tiger Woods
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Entertainment Ernie Sigley in Australia (1981-1984), Phillip Leishman in New Zealand (1991-1995), Nicky Campbell in the UK (1988-1996), and Chuck Woolery in the US (1975-1981) were all original hosts of what TV game show?
Wheel of Fortune
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General Knowledge UNHRC stands for the United Nations what? (1pt for 3, ½pt for 2, ¼pt for 1)
Food & Drink What 'B' is an appetizer of Lebanese origin consisting of mashed cooked eggplant (aubergine), olive oil, lemon juice, various seasonings, and sometimes tahini?
Baba ghanoush
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In This Year In this year: An IRA bomb exploded in Warrington, England killing two children; more than 130 died when the Royal Plaza Hotel in Nakhon Ratchasima collapsed; and the "Velvet Divorce" divided Czechoslovakia into the Czech Republic and Slovakia. What year was it? [If no correct answer, ½ point to the nearest team(s)]
1993
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Art & Literature The title of an 1868 novel, by what name are sisters Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy March collectively known?
Little Women (Louisa May Alcott)
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Name That Tune Name that tune. (½ point each for Artist and Title)
EMF - Unbelievable (1990)
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Anagram BORED WANK is an anagram of what 9-letter word?
Breakdown
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Entertainment A genetically-engineered, extraterrestrial lifeform resembling a blue koala, what is the name of this Disney cartoon character?
Stitch (Lilo & Stitch)
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Science & Nature In mathematics, what is the value of 5 factorial?
120 (5×4×3×2×1)
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Maps What country is this?
Mexico
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Music What 1972 hit song by Johnny Nash was re-recorded by Jimmy Cliff in 1993 for the soundtrack to the film Cool Runnings?
I Can See Clearly Now
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Sport & Leisure How many segments are there on a dartboard?
82
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Entertainment In Only Fools and Horses, born in a February 1991 episode, what is the name of Del Boy and Raquel's son?
Damien
12.
Sudoku Solve this Sudoku puzzle to reveal the 6 letters highlighted.
Dingbats Solve this dingbat to reveal a well-known term or phrase.
Win some, lose some
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Current Affairs Following a domestic release in China last week, what 2009 film regained its place as the highest-grossing film of all time?
Avatar
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Art & Literature In what century did Leonardo da Vinci paint The Last Supper?
15th (1495-1498)
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Name That Tune Name that tune. (½ point each for Artist and Title)
Evanescence - Bring Me to Life (2003)
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History Who killed the outlaw Jesse James?
Robert Ford
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Geography The Italian lakeside town of Campione d'Italia is separated from the rest of Italy by mountains and occupies an enclave inside what other country?
Switzerland
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Science & Nature Protium, deuterium, and tritium are isotopes of what chemical element?
Hydrogen (1H, 2H (D), and 3H (T))
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Landmarks What is the name of this volcano?
Mount Vesuvius (ruins of the ancient city of Pompeii in the foreground)
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Music What rock 'n roll singer and dancer was born Ernest Evans in South Carolina on 3rd October 1941?
Chubby Checker
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Sport & Leisure Who was the first non-British manager to win the top-flight of English football?
Arsène Wenger (Arsenal 1997–98)
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Entertainment Rebecca Chambers, Albert Wesker, Jill Valentine, and Chris Redfield are among the fictional characters in what video game series and media franchise?
Resident Evil (known in Japan as バイオハザード - Biohazard)
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Ditloids Replace these initials with words to make a true statement: 116 Y in the H Y W
Following a domestic release in China last week, Avatar regained its place as the highest-grossing film of all time. How many million US dollars has it grossed since 2009?
