General Knowledge #45

1. In World War 2, what was a T-34?
2. In British politics, which other position is now also always held by the First Lord of the Treasury?
3. Which Spanish word is usually translated into English as “long live”?
4. Which scientist, on discovering a solution while in the bath, is said to have jumped up exclaiming “Eureka!”
5. Who sacrificed himself by leaving Captain Scott’s Antarctic Expedition with the words, “I am just going outside and I may be some time”?
6. Which car manufacturer was the first to add a conveyor belt to his production line?
7. Which piece of modern technology would a German refer to as “a handy”?
8. Cheviot, North Ronaldsay and Scottish Blackface are all domesticated breed of which animal?
9. In which year was the first Call Of Duty video game released?
10. The name of which popular Chinese snack translated means 'a little bit of heart'?
11. Which actor has been nominated twice for an Academy Award for playing a US President?
12. In which year were the first time zones introduced?
13. True or false: Viagra pills are kosher in Israel.
14. What name did Hitler wish to give his proposed new World Capital?
15. To the nearest million how many sausage rolls do Gregg’s the bakers produce per year?

1. A (Soviet) tank
2. Prime Minister
3. Viva
4. Archimedes
5. Captain (Lawrence “Titus”) Oates
6. Henry Ford
7. Mobile Phone
8. Sheep
9. 2003
10. Dim Sum
11. Sir Anthony Hopkins. In Nixon and Amistad
12. 1883. By US and Canadian railways
13. True
14. Germania
15. 140 Million (Correct as of April 2012)

News & Current Affairs #32

1.      Evolution is the name of the forthcoming album from which band?

2.      Cult TV soap Dallas returned to UK TV this week what is the name of the Ewing’s ranch?

3.      Who was the winner of Celebrity Big Brother on Friday night?

4.      Who won cricket's County Championship this year?

5.      Which airline is introducing allocated seating on its low cost flights?

6.      Which radio station is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its launch this week?

7.      Who was appointed as transport secretary in David Cameron's cabinet reshuffle?

8.      The term 'murderball' is used to describe which paralympic sport?

9.      In which country has the charity Save the Children launched an appeal for the first time?

10.  Name the Really Wild Show presenter who sadly died this weekend?

11.  Who won a 4^th Paralympic gold on Sunday to be crowned the greatest Wheelchair racer of all time?

12.  This week in 1963 which Credit Card launched in Britain for the first time?

1.      JLS

2.      Southfork Ranch

3.      Julian Clarey

4.      Warwickshire

5.      EasyJet

6.      Classic FM

7.      Patrick McLoughlin

8.      Wheelchair Rugby

9.      UK

10.  Terry Nutkins

11.  David Weir

12.  American Express

General Knowledge #44

1.       In the TV show the IT Crowd what does IT stand for?

2.      Which footwear designer’s trademark are shoes with red-lacquered soles?

3.      The Concorde air plane was built as a joint effort between the UK and which country?

4.      Which word best describes TV celebrity Patrick Moore — astrologer or astronomer?

5.      What’s the first element in the periodic table?

6.      In Eastenders who is currently the owner of the Café? (As of AUG 2012)

7.      As of January 2012 Bruno Senna races for which F1 team?

8.      Which puddy tat chased and tormented Tweety Pie?

9.      Which Texan city is bigger — Houston or Dallas?

10.  Who presented The X Factor before Dermot O’Leary?

1.       Information Technology

2.      Christian Louboutin

3.      France

4.      Astronomer

5.      Hydrogen

6.      Lucy Beale

7.      Williams F1

8.      Sylvester

9.      Houston

10.  Kate Thornton

Trivia Trail #1

The last letter of each of your answers should correspond with the first letter of the next answer.

1. What is the principle colour of the Netherlands home kit in international football?
2. Who performed ‘Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life’ at the London 2012 closing ceremony?
3. What was the name of the little boy that befriended ET in Spielberg’s famous film?
4. In which sport do teams play for the Davis Cup?
5. Which country's national dance is the bolero? 
6. What is the capital of Cyprus?
7. What is tattooed on Popeye's arm? 
8. What currency is used in India?
9. Which is the largest species of penguin?
10. What colour is vermilion? 

1. Orange
2. Eric Idle
3. Elliot
4. Tennis
5. Spain
6. Nicosia
7. An anchor
8. Rupee
9. Emperor
10. Red

General Knowledge #41

1.       The Germans call it Free Body Culture. What do we call it?

2.      What was the name of the first American space station?

3.      Which card game is also the name of a Bond girl?

4.      Found in both Irish and Indian flag: what is the most sacred colour of Hinduism?

5.      The M20 motorway runs through which county?

6.      What is currently the UK's longest continuous running TV game show?

7.      How many lives is a cat said to have?

8.      What is the largest lake in Great Britain?

9.      False or True? The Apollo spacesuit was designed and manufactured by the lingerie company Playtex

10.   In which city is the National Football Museum?

1.       Nudism

2.      Skylab

3.      Solitaire

4.      Orange

5.      Kent

6.      Countdown

7.      Nine

8.      Loch Lomond

9.      True

10.   Manchester

From Bar Wars @ TGS Bowling 12th Aug 2012

General Knowledge #39

1. In which Irish city is Shannon airport
2. In 2011 what was the title of One Direction’s first UK number one single?
3. Which Dutchman won the men's singles title at Wimbledon in 1996?
4. What is the most common surname in America?
5. In what year did it become compulsory to wear seat belts in the front seat of a car?
6. On which piece of equipment would a gymnast perform a “crucifix”?
7. What colour are the stars on the flag of China?
8. Who was the last US President to see active service during WWII?
9. Which state of the USA contains the most people?
10. From what would you be suffering if you had a case of “Erythema (ERITHEEMA) Solaris”?
11. By what name is the public gallery in the House of Commons better known?
12. Which city hosted the 2010 Commonwealth Games?
13. Which breed of dog was the first to win Best In Show at Crufts?
14. In `The Simpsons`, what is the name of Ned Flanders wife?
15. Who is credited with creating Batman?

1. Limerick
2. What Makes You Beautiful
3. Richard Krajicek
4. Smith
5. 1983
6. Rings
7. Yellow
8. George Bush Snr.
9. California (29 Million)
10. Sunburn
11. Strangers Gallery
12. New Delhi
13. Greyhound
14. Maude
15. Bob Kane

General Knowledge #37

1.       The river Nile flows into which sea?

2.      Lady Gaga originates from which city?

3.      According to the insurance company Elephant.co.uk, is it men or women who are more likely to have an accident on a roundabout?

4.      How many aircraft make up the Red Arrows display team?

5.      Who hosts TV quiz The Bank Job?

6.      What is kept in an apiary?

7.      Who has replaced Tobey McGuire in the role of Spider-Man?

8.      Which invention was patented by John Joseph Merlin

9.      What is the motto of the Girl Guides?

10.   Which member of the “Carry On” team appeared in most “Carry On” films?

1.       Mediterranean

2.      New York

3.      Women (Also Car Parks & Traffic Lights)

4.      9

5.      George Lamb

6.      Bees

7.      Andrew Garfield

8.      Rollerskates

9.      Be Prepared

10.   Kenneth Williams

From Hereford Rollergirls pub quiz, 13th July 2012

General Knowledge #36

1. What is the capital of the Philippines?
2. Which war began in 1861 and ended in 1865?
3. What is a shade of green and a person renowned for his wisdom?
4. Who was Madonna’s first husband?
5. What lose fitting cloth was traditionally worn around the body in Roman times?
6. In what sort of stadium do cycling races take place?
7. Traditionally when a conductor faces an orchestra are the Cellos to his right or left?
8. How is 19 written in Roman numerals?
9. Which is Europe’s highest capital city?
10. Who had a 2006 hit with Welcome To The Black Parade?
11. What kind of animal is cartoon character Speedy Gonzales?
12. What was the first British film to take more than $100 Million at the US Box Office?
13. How many players are there in a volleyball team?
14. Who played the role of Trinity in the Matrix movies?
15. Name the butler from The Addams Family?

1. Manila
2. American Civil War
3. Sage
4. Sean Penn
5. Toga
6. Velodrome
7. Right
8. XIX
9. Madrid
10. My Chemical Romance
11. Mouse
12. Notting Hill
13. 6
14. Carrie-Anne Moss
15. Lurch

From Bar Wars at TGS Bowling, Hereford 02/11/08

General Knowledge #35

1. What was the name of the family that lived at 'Twelve Oaks' in "Gone With the Wind"?
2. In which city was Martin Luther King Jnr. assassinated?
3. Which card game shares its name with that of a floating bridge?
4. Which Mediterranean country is the only one in the World to display its map on its flag?
5. Which is the world's oldest golf course?
6. Which breed of dog is named after a Mexican state?
7. Who reigned for only 325 days?
8. Which country invited Albert Einstein to be its President in 1952?
9. What is the first name of Homer Simpson’s father?
10. According to 2010 figures do the fewest marriages take place in January or December?

1. Wilkes
2. Memphis
3. Pontoon
4. Cyprus
5. St Andrews (The Old Course)
6. Chihuahua
7. Edward VIII (8^th)
8. Israel
9. Abraham (Abe)
10. January

General Knowledge #34

1.       In Monopoly, starting at 'Go', where would you land if you threw a double six?

2.      In which year was Prince Harry born?

3.      Which computer game series sees you battling against an alliance of aliens known as the Covenant?

4.      Who shot to fame in 2007 with his first album ‘I Created Disco’?

5.      In which James Bond film does Pussy Galore run a flying circus?

6.      In the story of Jack and the Beanstalk what did Jack exchange for the beans from which the beanstalk grew?

7.      Who played Lord Flashheart in the TV series 'Blackadder the Second'?

8.      What is the capital of Ukraine?

9.      Which was the first country to use number plates on its road vehicles? Was it Britain,   U.S.A. or France?

10.   In weightlifting, how many attempts to lift the bar do athletes get per event?

1.       Electric Company

2.      1984

3.      Halo

4.      Calvin Harris

5.      Goldfinger

6.      A cow

7.      Rik Mayall

8.      Kiev

9.      France

10.   3

From TGS Bowling's Bar Wars 24/06/12

General Knowledge #33

1.       A foil is a weapon associated with which sport?

2.      Which musical instrument does Lisa Simpson play?

3.      In which city would you land at Dulles International airport?

4.      Which actress was Andre Agassi married to until 1999

5.      According to the bible what measured 300 by 50 by 30 cubits?

6.      Who co-hosts Strictly Come Dancing with Bruce Forsythe?

7.      In which month of 2011 did North Korea announce Kim Jong Ill’s death?

8.      If you are "myopic" are you near-sighted or long-sighted?

9.      Who had a UK hit in 2007 with ‘Hey There Delilah?’

10.   Which popular salad gets it's name from the New York hotel where it was first made?

1.       Fencing

2.      Saxaphone

3.      Washington

4.      Brook Shields

5.      Noah's Ark

6.      Tess Daley

7.      December

8.      Near-Sighted

9.      Plain White Ts

10.   Waldorf

From Bar Wars @ TGS Bowling 24/06/12

General Knowledge #32

A tougher set of questions:

1. Which book explains and illustrates “The Leap of The Hare” and “Chasing The Sparrow”?
2. Ken is Barbie’s boyfriend, but what’s his surname? 
3. What word describes the science of sounds? 
4. In which year were the dog licence abolished in Britain? 
5. Jacksonville is the largest city in which US state? 
6. Which Scottish castle takes its name from the Gaelic meaning “majestic residence”?
7. Holidaying in Nesebar, you’re in which European country? 
8. What’s the only commonly used word in the English language that ends in “mt”?
9. Do giant pandas usually have black or white legs? 
10. Seicento is Italian for which number?
11. In the 007 films what is Miss Moneypenny’s first name? 
12. After how many years of marriage is a crystal anniversary? 
13. Formerly East Pakistan, by what name is this nation known today? 
14. What’s a “golden ferret” in golf?
15. Copra is dried flesh of which fruit?
    

1. The Karma Sutra
2. Carson
3. Acoustics
4. 1987
5. Florida
6. Balmoral
7. Bulgaria
8. Dreamt
9. Black
10. 600
11. Jane
12. 15 years
13. Bangladesh
14. When a player holes the ball from the bunker
15. Coconut

From TGS Bar Wars, Hereford 17/06/2012

General Knowledge #30

1. In which month did Samuel Pepys begin his famous diary?
2. Which bird is India's national symbol?
3. Which folklore fantasy tale is subtitled There and Back Again?
4. Which U2 member was once the all Ireland junior chess champion?
5. Which animal can be red, arctic, bat-eared or fennec?
6. In tennis which score come after deuce?
7. In the old testament who was given the Ten Commandments?
8. Which is Britain’s oldest town?
9. In which year did World War 2 begin?
10. Name the golden retriever Carl & Russell adopt in the Pixar film Up?


1. January
2. Peacock
3. The Hobbit
4. Bono
5. Fox
6. Advantage
7. Moses
8. Colchester
9. 1939
10. Dug


From: TGS Bar Wars 5th September 2010

General Knowledge #29

This round featured at TGS Bar Wars 14th March 2010


1. Which transnational company was founded in 1943 by the Swedish multi-
billionaire Ingvar Kamprad?
2. What is the name of Tony and Cherrie Blair’s youngest child?
3. Who said “I’ve learned not to put things in my mouth that are bad for me”?
Was it A. Vanessa Feltz B. Fern Britton C. Monica Lewinsky?
4. Which insurance company employed Michael Winner to advertise their
products on TV in the mid-00s?
5. According to recent research 80% of the world’s population wear shoes made
in which country?
6. A squab is the name given to the young of which bird?
7. Brimstone is the ancient name for which chemical element?
8. Other than sugar and eggs what is the main ingredient of marzipan?
9. As of 2012 Which important world office is held by the South Korean Ban Ki-Moon?
10. All British registered ocean liners carry the prefix RMS. What do these initials
stand for?
11. At which London landmark would you find Traitor’s Gate?
12. Who are the only mother and daughter to win the BBC Sports Personality of
the Year award? (Separate years)
13. Poseidon was the Greek God of the sea. What was the name of his Roman
counterpart?
14. Who is the celebrity mother of Harvey and Junior?
15. What is the surname of Gavin & Stacey in the comedy series?


1. Ikea
2. Leo
3. C. Monica Lewinsky
4. E-sure
5. China
6. Pigeon
7. Sulphur
8. Almonds
9. UN Secretary General
10. Royal Mail Ship
11. Tower Of London
12. Princess Anne & Zara Phillips (1971/2006)
13. Neptune
14. Jordan (Katie Price)
15. Shipman