Saturday Quiz 29th May

Sajid Javid resigned as Chancellor of the Exchequer in February. How many days was he in the role?

The O2 in Greenwich started life under what name?

SpaceX is launching astronauts to the space station from US soil for the first time since...?

What is the current time on the International Space Station?

Adam Peaty has 11 world record breaking performances to his name. How fast can be swim the 100m breaststroke?

How many Championship grass courts are there at Wimbledon?

Amy Winehouse passed away in 2011 - how old was she when she died?

Which of the following countries did NOT have one of the seven wonders of the ancient world?

Roger Bannister broke the 4 minute mile in May 1954 at Iffley Road Track. Which famous school does the track belong to?

The MacBook is one of the highest selling laptops of 2020 but where does "Mac" come from?

Where did Kevin and Perry "Go Large"?

China is the worlds most popolous country, but how many people are there?

Whose logo is this?

Series 18 of Strictly Come Dancing will air later this year, but who won the first series?

Hudson's Bay Company celebrates 350 years since its incorporation. Its namesake is in which for former British colony?

Stainless steel are alloys containing a minimum of what percentage of chromium?

Eid-al-Fitr was celebrated this past Sunday. What does the greeting "Eid Mubarak" mean?

Zimbabwe declared independence from the British to become Rhodesia in November of what year?

The 2nd of 3 cricket grounds set up by Thomas Lord was abandoned for development of which London landmark?

Who sung the "Macarena"?

What is the average house price in the UK?

0^oC is what temperature in fahrenheit?

Jodie Comer, known for playing Villanelle in Killing Eve, grew up in Liverpool and has a famous schoolfriend. Who is it?

York was founded by the Romans in 71 AD. What is the name they gave it?

Has a single Olympics ever been hosted by multiple countries?

Mother Teresa was famous as a nun and missionary. In country did she do the majority of her work?

The Ryder Cup is held every....?

Tej Lalvani joined Dragons Den in 2018, but he is CEO of which British company?

OPEC stands for:

Which year was the last time a Manchester United team started without a youth graduate in the team?

Mark Zuckerberg started Facebook while in college, but which college did he study at?

The attack on Pearl Harbor occured in what year?

Harry Houdini, famous illusionist toured the world performing stunts but where was he born?

Which fast food is famously eaten on Christmas Day in Japan?

The Hacienda was a famous Manchester night club - who has not appeared here?

How much faster is 5G than the current 4G technology?

What is the Japanese term for cherry blossom?

Was the TV audience higher for the 2012 London Olympics opening ceremony or closing ceremony?

The hormone known as the "cuddle hormone" or the "love hormone" is otherwise known as:

Ada Lovelace was the only legitimate child of which famous poet?

Cutty Sark was famous for shipping tea from China, but on the first outward journey to Shanghai, what was it carrying?

In 2018 New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern became the second Head of State to give birth while in office, who was first?

Samsung was founded in which country?

How much as an actor have Tom Hanks' films grossed worldwide?

Greenwich Meantime was first adopted in the UK in 1847 but who was first to use it?

Pixar started life as a division of what film studio?

Royal Bank of Scotland has been the largest bank in the world?

The Bayeux Tapestry depicts what historical event?

New York is named after which King of England?

Dominic Cummings broke lockdown to head north from London to Durham, but how far is the most direct journey?

Peppa Pig has been telling us to wash our hands - but on behalf of whom?

Bill Gates and his wife now run the largest foundation in the world. What is his wifes name?

In Q1 of 2020, more UK power came from renewables than coal?

Kingda Ka at Six Flags in New Jersey is the worlds tallest rollercoaster - how high is it?

In France, live snails require their own train ticket?