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HAIRSPRAY, ROY & HG, ALIENS AND T & F
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22nd July 2021
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1
George Francisco from "Alien Nation" is a long way from home, once upon a time he lived where?
Amengee
Squill
Tencton
Conic IX
2
"Mork and Mindy" featured Robin Williams as Mork, who had been sent from which planet to study mankind?
Orson
Ork
Nanoo
Shuzbut
3
The phrase 'the blind leading the blind' comes from the Bible.
False
True
4
Emily Dickinson wrote more than 1,000 poems, but fewer than ten were published during her lifetime.
True
False
5
Hopi maidens from the Americas wore a huge protruding circle on both sides of their heads - known by what name?
Mosquito antenna
Ladybird feet
Butterfly whorls
Grasshopper legs
6
What is the name of the youth-focused radio station that debuted Roy and HG's "This Sporting Life" in the mid 1980s?
Triple J
2DAY FM
104.5
2UE
7
What is the last name of "HG" of the Australian radio comedy duo "Roy and HG"?
Watson
Symonson
Dawson
Nelson
8
The first speed limit for automobiles in the USA on a public road, in a built-up area, was 30 mph
False
True
9
In 2007 Roy & HG presented a single night radio special "Indecision 2007" providing alternative coverage of what event?
The Labor Party's leadership spill
The federal election
The referendum on the republic
The IOC vote on the next host city for the Olympic Games
10
Which hairstyle, or lack of same, was the part of Africa's Masai women once they were married?
It was shaved in stripes
It was shaved in checks
It was shaved in circles
It was shaved off completely
11
All species of spiders don't get caught in their own webs because their legs have a special 'non-stick' fluid on them.
True
False
12
In Ancient Greece, wealthy women often sprinkled their hair with which product?
A form of uranium
Orris dust
Gold powder
Powdered lead
13
On what part of their heads were Indian women expected to wear jewelled adornments in the period 1700-1100 BC?
Forehead
Back
Sides
Centre top
14
What is radio personality Roy Slaven's nickname?
'Rampaging' Roy
'Rioting' Roy
'Roy the Rocket'
'Roy Boy'
15
Zoidberg from the animated series "Futurama" is originally from which planet?
Decapod 10
Cruston VI
Molluscas 2
Richard III
16
The youngest ever Pope was only 10 years old.
False
True
17
As of 2020 more than 1.5 million people die each year from malaria.
True
False
18
Alf from the sitcom "Alf" is from which planet?
Curia
Melmac
Gif
Luska
19
The Nickname "The Brick With Eyes" was given to Glenn Lazarus by Roy & HG. What title did Lazarus acquire after rugby?
Doctor
Lord
Senator
Justice
20
Celine Dion is one of fourteen children.
False
True
21
The highest measurement possible on the Richter scale (earthquake force) is 10.
True
False
22
Women in Japan have worn a variety of adornments in their hair. One unusual one, however, took which precise shape?
A Box
A Triangle
A Polygon
A Pyramid
23
Up until the 15th century in Europe, Germanic military leaders often wore their hair in which style?
A knot on the top of their heads
In two plaits
In a bun
Shaved right off
24
What term do Roy and HG use to describe the dual AFL/rugby league grand final season every September?
The Footy Carny
Grand Final Fever
Le Grande Finale
The Festival of the Boot
25
Superman is one of the most familiar television aliens, which planet did he come from?
Sparta
Krypton
Jor-El
Valashka
26
If you multiply 111,111,111 by itself, the answer is 12,345,678,987,654,321
False
True
27
D'Artagnan was one of the original 'Three Musketeers'.
True
False
28
Roy and HG hosted a late-night television show called "The Dream". What special event did this show celebrate?
The countdown to the new millennium
The 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney
The Australian Bicentennial
The wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton
29
Diamond is the hardest naturally occurring substance on earth.
False
True
30
Natural propane gas has no odor.
True
False
31
The bones of a pigeon are so light that they weigh less than its feathers.
True
False
32
A cat has more than double the amount of vertebrae in their spine than a human.
False
True
33
The shortest war in history lasted just over two hours.
False
True
34
Storyline wise which of Roy & HG is the archetypical professional sportsman who took up a media career post-retirement?
Roy Slaven
HG Nelson
35
Teal'C is brought into our lounge rooms by "Stargate". What planet does Teal'C call home?
Chulak
Mambor
Ra-Tuk
Anzer
36
Which of these is one of Roy and HG's famous catchphrases?
It's nice, it's different, it's unusual
If you don't tune in next week, I'll rip your bloody arms off!
Too much sport is never enough!
Hello, good thanks
37
All Zebras are white with black stripes.
True
False
38
The Visitors from the series "V" decided to invade Earth from their home planet of where?
Reptico
Sirius IV
Saturn
Vozi
39
What did the Catholic church want all women to wear on their heads during the medieval period?
Veils
Miniature statues of Mary
Flowers
Hats
40
The first ship to use the 'SOS' signal was the Titanic.
True
False
41
The first US President to visit China while in office was John F Kennedy.
False
True
42
A very elaborate hairstyles in Ancient Rome was an indication of which feature in a woman?
Availability
Virginity
Attractiveness
Marriage
43
Which planet did Uncle Martin from "My Favorite Martian" come from?
Mars
Titania
Mercury
Phoebos
44
The evil Daleks were discovered on the British classic "Doctor Who" what was their home planet?
Skaro
Tardis
Davros
K-1900
45
Sherlock Holmes actually never said 'Elementary, my dear Watson' in the original novels
False
True
46
Why did early Chinese women consider it disrespectful to cut their hair?
Because it insulted the emperor
Because it was inherited from their parents
Because it meant you wanted to be a man
Because it meant you thumbed your nose at rules
47
With which flowers did Egyptians decorate their assorted hair styles?
Roses
Jasmine
Lotus blossoms
Hydrangeas
48
Neanderthal's brains were bigger than ours (Homo Sapiens).
False
True
49
Which planet is Mr Spock of "Star Trek" from?
Sable
Hespos
Vulcan
Vermillion
50
What are the real names of the actors who play Roy and HG?
Colin Lane & Frank Woodley
Tony Martin & Mick Malloy
Hamish Blake & Andy Lee
John Doyle & Greig Pickhaver
51
The machine used to measure blood pressure is called a Strigmomanometer.
True
False
52
A man's heart beats faster than a woman's (on average).
False
True
53
The exact middle of the year is June 28th
True
False
54
The original colour of Coca-Cola was green.
False
True
55
Fingernails grow faster than toenails.
False
True