Reply With Quote1. Noah building of the ark..... Genesis
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1. In which book of the Old Testament does Noah build an Ark ?
2. The first commemorative postage stamps produced in the reign of Queen Elizabeth II were released in 1953 to celebrate what event ?
3. Children’s entertainer Justin Fletcher is more usually known as what ?
4. What is the name of the newly appointed Speaker of the House of Commons ?
5. The 2010 UK No 1 “Everybody Hurts” was a charity single released to raise funds for which earthquake hit country ?
6. What is the internet pseudonym of British Lifestyle Blogger and Youtube personality Mark Hoyle ?
7. Darts -What is the name of the woman who reached the 3rd round of the 2019 PDC World Darts Championship ?
8. This fictional character has been played on film by Michelle Pfeiffer (1992), Halle Berry (2004) and Ann Hathaway (2012) - who is it ?
9. What is the name of the American Multinational Corporation in the news for its inflammable Indesit and Hotpoint washing machines ?
10. Upminster is the Eastern Terminus of which line of the London Underground ?
11. In the original version of the card game Happy Families, if Mr Bun is the Baker what is the job of Mr Bones ?
12. What is the stage name of rock singer and songwriter Paul Hewson ?
13. Which Labour MP with 49 consecutive years of representing his Derbyshire constituency lost his seat to a Conservative in the 2019 General Election ?
14. In December 2019 who stood down as host of the TV programme “Love Island” after being charged with assault ?
15. In 2016 which single by Drake spent 15 weeks at No 1 in the UK Singles Chart ?
16. Football - Ian Wright scored 113 goals in total in the Premier League for 2 teams - Arsenal and which other ?
17. William Shakespeare wrote 5 plays that have place names in their titles but only one of those place names is not a City - which play is it ?
18. Tom Hanks' Oscar nomination in 2020 was his first for 19 years when he failed to win - what film was it ?
19. At the closest orbital point what is the nearest planet of the Solar System to Earth that does not have a moon ?
20. Who is Princess Margaret’s youngest nephew ?
21. Queen Maud Land is a territory in Antarctica claimed by which country ?
22. Who was Prime Minister of Israel during the Suez Crisis ?
23. Two elements of the Periodic Table have names that start with 5 consonants - name either
24. He was married to actress Sarah Miles twice and won Oscars for the films “Doctor Zhivago” and “A Man For All Seasons” - who is he ?
25. Name the Year - the Pound Coin is introduced in England and Wales, Neil Kinnock is elected leader of the Labour Party and Wheel Clamps are first used to combat illegal parking in London.
26. Rugby Union - in 2015 he won a Cambridge Blue at Rugby having already won 74 caps for Wales - who is he ?
27. In terms of population what is the largest city in Florida
28. The highest denomination British coin that is still legal tender was produced in 2015 - what is its face value ?
29. Masai, Southern and Reticulated are some of the most common species of which animal ?
30. Two band members appear on the cover of multi-million selling Fleetwood Mac album “Rumours” - one is Mick Fleetwood who is the other ?
31. Scunthorpe, Skegness and Cleethorpes are all towns in which County
32. The ruler of which country sits on the Chrysanthemum Throne ?
33. What is the colour of the packet of Walkers Salt and Vinegar Crisps ?
34. Formula 1 - in the 2019 season this driver won only 2 Grands Prix but achieved the most pole positions with 7 - who is he ?
35. Which Girl Group has had 4 UK No 1 singles and in June 2020 was booked to play the Cardiff City Stadium as part of a UK Tour ?
36. Which famous British artist who died in 1976 had the first names Laurence Stephen ?
37. From which by product of the beer brewing process is Marmite made ?
38. In which famous Disney film does the song “When You Wish Upon a Star” appear ?
39. Who was Deputy Leader of the Conservative Party throughout the leaderships of both Margaret Thatcher and John Major ?
40. The ancient city of Troy is located in which modern day country ?
1. Noah building of the ark..... Genesis
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2.First commemorative stamp for Queen Elizabeth 2......the coronation
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12. Name of Paul Hewson..... Bono
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16. Ian Wright’s club’s..... Palace & Arsenal
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20. Princess Margaret’s youngest nephew (on her side, not sure on Lord Snowden’s side)..... Prince Edward
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10. Underground line.....District Line
Jumped the gun.... West Ham
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27. Largest Florida city....Miami
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31. Scunthorpe, Skegness & Cleethorpes..... Lincolnshire
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30. Fleetwood MAC cover....Stevie Nicks
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13. MP for 49 consecutive years losing his seat..... Dennis Skinner
I thought he buitl it in his
Garden
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40. Location of Troy...Turkey
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