Which corrective surgery did Queen Latifah have in 2003?

Breast Reduction to reduce back pain

What combination of technologies inspired the invention of barcodes?

Movie Soundtracks and Morse Code

Why did the Ancient Egyptians wear wigs?

To protect their heads from the Sun

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My first General Knowledge quiz. I will start making questions on another quiz because this one is becoming very slow and laggy due to the very high number of questions.

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1
A flock of sheep in Yorkshire learnt to get over cattle grids... How?
Jumping off each other
Welding the grids together
Rolling on their backs
Walking over each other
2
When Big Ben strikes midnight on New Year's Eve, what time is it here?
7:00 PM
3:00 AM
9:00 PM
5:00 AM
3
Which of these singers is also a successful garden designer?
Kate Bush
Kiki Dee
Katie Melua
Kim Wilde
4
What did Steve Martin's doctor do with the brain in a jar in 'The Man with Two Brains'?
Ate it on Toast
Fell in Love with it
Swapped it for his Own
Worshipped it as a Cruel God
5
Which is a thin spicy Spanish sausage?
Chorizo
Frankfurter
Saveloy
Kransky
6
Which of the following is a famous skateboarder?
Craig Breedlove
Dave Mirra
Tony Hawk
Speedy Gonzales
7
Who did Graham Norton play in 'Father Ted'?
Father Noel Furlong
Father Marty Flash
Father David Rosenburg
Father Kenzie Burchell
8
What was the 'Gettysburg Address'?
A speech by Thomas Jefferson
A speech by George Bush
A speech by Abraham Lincoln
A speech by Jefferson Davis
9
What is the name of the huge Ferris wheel on the Thames?
The London Iris
The London Wheel
The Barbara Ferris
The London Eye
10
If I am pointing north and turn 45 degrees to my left, in which direction am I pointing now?
Northwest
Northeast
North by Northeast
Southwest
11
Margaret Abbott was the first woman to win an Olympic gold medal, but in which event?
Tennis
Badminton
Fencing
Golf
12
Which artist conceived the idea of helicopters around 1490?
Michelangelo di Simoni
Benni da Venici
Giotto di Bondone
Leonardo da Vinci
13
'The Elephant's Child' was a story written by... Whom?
Arthur Conan Doyle
Rudyard Kipling
C.S. Lewis
Edgar Rice Burroughs
14
Which dedicated follower of fashion gave this tip?
Sean Connery
Phil Kaye
Billy Connolly
Trinny & Susannah
15
In which of these countries do people not drive on the left?
Australia
United Kingdom
Germany
India
16
It's dangerous at both ends, but what sort of creature is a crocodile?
Reptile
Amphibian
Mammal
Bird
17
Where was Einstein born?
U.S.A.
Switzerland
Germany
Canada
18
In film jargon, what is a 'Two Shot'?
A scene shot with two cameras
A term exclusive to 'Adult' films
A shot nailed on the second take
A shot containing two people
19
Which corrective surgery did Queen Latifah have in 2003?
Rhinoplasty to reset nose
Laryngeal Surgery to remove nodules
Bunion Surgery to realign toes
Breast Reduction to reduce back pain
20
Who wrote 'Wuthering Heights'?
Charlotte Brontë
Emily Brontë
Anne Brontë
George Eliot
21
Who is proclaimed to be the greatest reggae star?
Desmond Dekker
Bob Marley
Otis Reading
Marvin Gaye
22
Where is the 'Forbidden City'?
Beijing
Taipei
Shanghai
Nanjing
23
Which of Denise Richards' films was nicknamed 'Hitchcock 90210' by the critics?
'Wild Things'
'Love Actually'
'Scary Movie 3'
'Drop Dead Gorgeous'
24
Which of these cheeses is a blue cheese?
Red Leicester
Cambazola
Jarlsberg
Edam
25
The Mexican name for the horned lizard, 'Torito de la Virgen', means... What?
Up-to-Date Dragon
Virgin's Little Bull
Crispy Snake
New Flat Bread
26
Which of these foods is not eaten by 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar'?
Chips
Pickle
Ice Cream
Watermelon
27
Which religious group is thought to have popularised the handshake in the seventeenth century?
Sufis
Amish
Quaker
Mormans
28
If you had a monkey in your pocket, how much money would you have to spend?
£25
£200
£50
£500
29
Which British theme park is located on the site of the old Windsor Safari Park?
Thorpe Park
Alton Towers
Legoland
Drayton Manor
30
Where was the 2007 America's Cup Regatta held?
Valencia
Los Angeles
Venice
Sydney
31
Every year at Wimbledon, they go through around 52,000 ____.
Strawberries
Litres of Barley Water
Balls
Boxes of Grass Seed
32
Who was the first man to appear on the cover of Playboy Magazine?
President Kennedy
Chuck Norris
Peter Sellers
Albert Einstein
33
Which Hobbit did Sean Astin play in the 'Lord of the Rings' trilogy?
Peregrin Took
Frodo Baggins
Samwise Gamgee
Bilbo Baggins
34
Who had a hit in 1990 with 'Rock Lobster'?
The Human League
The B-52's
The Ramones
Phish
35
What combination of technologies inspired the invention of barcodes?
Movie Soundtracks and Morse Code
Laser and Morse Code
Morse Code and the Slinky Spring
Laser and Cryptography
36
Surfing was originally developed before the 15th century as 'He'e Nalu'... Where?
Hawaii
California
Tonga
Cornwall
37
'Johnny English' is based on a character from adverts for which product?
Basildon Bond Paper
Barclaycard
Anchor Butter
PG Tips
38
In Snooker, which ball is centre-spotted on table at the beginning of a frame?
Green
Blue
Pink
White
39
Which of these are small pieces of wood used as fire-starters?
Kindling
Foundlings
Scratchings
Prodigies
40
Which painter is responsible for 'The Scream'?
Paul Gauguin
Marc Chagall
Henry Moore
Edvard Munch
41
Fergie appeared in a show on the Disney Channel that also launched... Which star?
Britney Spears
Christina Aguiliera
Justin Timberlake
Jennifer Love Hewitt
42
What is a Formula 1 official signalling when he waves a yellow flag with red stripes?
Race Abandoned
Slippery Track
Stop after the next lap
Return to the pits
43
At what sort of play would an audience be most likely to shout "Look behind you" at some point?
Christmas Panto
Greek Tragedy
Domestic Psychodrama
Period Shakespeare
44
Why did the Ancient Egyptians wear wigs?
To attract a spouse
To honour the Gods
To keep their heads warm
To protect their heads from the Sun
45
What in a casino is a 'Kibitzer'?
A Croupier
A High Roller
A Verbal Onlooker
A Pit Boss
46
Who is on this bank note?
Pol Pot
Mahatma Gandhi
Chairman Mao
Joseph Stalin
47
Where was Jerry Springer once Mayor of?
New York
London
San Francisco
Cincinatti
48
In what capacity did Michael Douglas win an Oscar in the seventies?
As Best Supporting Actor
As Co-writer
As Best Actor
As a Producer
49
Which of these women has the biggest shoe size?
Imelda Marcos
Marilyn Monroe
Winona Ryder
Uma Thurman
50
Which was the backing band for distinctive rocker Frank Zappa?
The Shondells
The Four Seasons
The Mothers of Invention
The Blockheads
51
What was the occupation of Thomas Farriner when 'The Great Fire of London' began?
Baker
Goldsmith
Cobbler
Butcher
52
How many strings does an oboe have?
Four
Three
None
Six
53
What proverbially comes before a fall?
Pride
Summer
A Rise
A Banana Skin
54
Which of TV's Banana Splits 'honked' but never actually spoke?
Snorky
Fleegle
Bingo
Drooper
55
When did the London Eye open to the public?
2000
2002
1997
1999
56
In which of these movies does Mel Gibson avoid getting shot?
Ransom
Lethal Weapon 2
Payback
Gallipoli
57
O.M.D. were looking for which young ladies in the 1980s?
Tesla Girls
Stainsby Girls
California Girls
West End Girls
58
Who was Elvis Presley's manager?
Colonel Tom Parker
Lieutenant Ron Hubbard
Sergeant Wilson
Captain Mike Parker
59
Who is this lady's youngest son?
Prince William
Prince Andrew
Prince Edward
Prince Charles
60
Which of these forms of wrestling is an Olympic event?
Greco-Roman
Pancrase
WrestleMania
Catch Wrestling
61
The ____ play Rugby League at the Galpharm Stadium, Huddersfield.
Broncos
Hornets
Giants
Bulls
62
Which of the following is not a TV co-star of Bam's?
Preston Lacey
Jacko
Steve-O
Wee Man
63
In 'The Talented Mr. Ripley', who meets their maker in a boat off the coast of Italy?
Leonardo DiCaprio
Ralph Fiennes
Ewan McGregor
Jude Law
64
Which character splutters this famous line?
Ben Bradshaw
Barry Bingham
Elaine Robinson
Benjamin Braddock
65
The British Men's Hockey Team won ____ at the 1988 Olympics.
Nothing
Bronze
Silver
Gold
66
In which sport did the Netherlands, Namibia and Kenya compete in the last World Cup finals?
Football
Cricket
Rugby League
Rugby Union
67
Which of these old Routemaster London bus routes went through King's Cross?
The Number 38
The Number 19
The Number 73
The Number 12
68
Why wouldn't you eat dinner off an Indian tabla?
A tabla is a drum
A tabla is a piano
Uneven leg length
Tasteless plate designs
69
Which of these is not a variety of red wine?
Meursault
Pinot Noir
Merlot
Gamay
70
What breed of dog is Snoopy?
A Beagle
A Dachshund
A Dalmatian
A Basset
71
Who played the title role in the 1962 film 'Lawrence of Arabia'?
Harrison Ford
Omar Sharif
Peter O'Toole
Oliver Reed
72
What relation is Scrappy to Scooby-Doo?
His Little Brother
His Nephew
His Clone
His Cousin
73
Which of these countries does not have Portuguese as its official language?
Mozambique
Tasmania
Brazil
Angola
74
In 2004, Julia Roberts, Clive Owen, Natalie Portman, and Jude Law were... What?
Faster
Closer
Happier
Richer
75
Why were early rural phoneboxes painted green instead of red?
So they blended in
Red paint was in short supply
To keep the animals happy
There was a surplus of green paint
76
What is the traditional equivalent of 'a bird in the hand'?
Four in a row
Two in the bush
Three in a tree
Five gold rings
77
Which river flows through the city of Limerick in Ireland?
The Shannon
The Liffey
The Boyle
The Dingle
78
Which part of the cinnamon tree adds flavour to your speciality coffee?
Berries
Root
Leaves
Bark
79
What are the two basic types of bets called in Roulette?
Number Ones and Number Twos
Odds and Evens
Inside and Outside
Rouge and Noir
80
Who was Henry VIII's first wife?
Anne Boleyn
Catherine of Aragon
Catherine Parr
Anne of Cleves
81
Which of these ball games is played in a pool?
Snooker
Billiards
Pool
Water Polo
82
According to the words of 'The Banana Boat Song': "Daylight come and me wan'... What"?
"Go Out"
"Go Home"
"Go Bed"
"Go Tally"
83
Which film begins with an embezzling secretary and ends in bloodshed?
The Vanishing
Psycho
Misery
Fatal Attraction
84
Which people did the Native American leader Geronimo belong to?
Apache
Cherokee
Sioux
Cheyenne
85
What was the score after 89 minutes of the 1999 Champions League Final?
Bayern Munich 1 - Manchester United 0
Bayern Munich 1 - Manchester United 1
Bayern Munich 0 - Manchester United 2
Bayern Munich 1 - Manchester United 2
86
What is the address of the White House?
Dun Eatin', Letsby Avenue
1000 Columbia Drive
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
1 Washington Drive
87
Which insect has been adopted as a state symbol by 12 American states?
Ladybug
Swallowtail Butterfly
Honey Bee
Firefly
88
What is the name of Oprah Winfrey's production company?
Gummo Productions
Harpo Productions
Chico Productions
Groucho Productions
89
What pro football Hall-of-Famer was the first to score 20 rushing touchdowns in a season?
Cookie Gilchrist
John Riggins
Emmitt Smith
Jim Taylor
90
Which of these might you find in a bottle of vitamins?
Retinol
Deuterium
Aspartame
Keratin
91
Which '60s recording star made 'The Twist' famous?
Dusty Springfield
Lulu
John Lennon
Chubby Checker
92
In 'The Craft', why does Neve's character Bonnie invoke magical powers?
Boy Attraction
Weight Loss
Scar Removal
World Peace
93
Who is the lovable soft-touch of a prison warden?
Mr. Godber
Mr. Barrowclough
Mr. Mackay
Mr. Fletcher
94
In Backgammon, who gets to move first?
The one who grabs the dice fastest
The one who rolls the higher die
The one who first rolls a six
The one who rolls the first double
95
What was the name of Ron Howard's character in 'Happy Days'?
Bonnie
Richie
Potsie
Howie
96
Which of these is not a baseball movie?
A League of Their Own
Coach Carter
Bull Durham
The Bad News Bears
97
Which one of these slogans belongs to a sportswear brand?
"The Future's Bright"
"I'm Lovin' It"
"Every Little Helps"
"I Am What I Am"
98
Who played the legendary archer in the 1938 film 'The Adventures of Robin Hood'?
Kevin Costner
Patrick Bergin
Errol Flynn
Douglas Fairbanks
99
Which British bank used to be advertised by a griffin with 'very good ears'?
Barclays
Midland
Lloyds
TSB
100
Which role did Jean Reno turn down to star in 'Godzilla'?
Jack Dawson in 'Titanic'
Bruce Wayne in 'Batman'
Agent Smith in 'The Matrix'
Gomez in 'The Addams Family'
101
What was the advantage of 'Eagle Eyes' Action Man over his predecessors?
You could look through his head
He had a nightsight and scope on his gun
You could move his eyes with a lever
His eyes glowed in the dark
102
Which of these is not caused by bacteria?
Pneumonia
Herpes
Tetanus
Syphilis
103
Mother Teresa was baptised... what?
Teresa Mary
Teresa Green
Gonxha Agnes
Agnes Paul
104
Which club did England's Jeremy Guscott play for throughout his career?
Wasps
Bath
Harlequins
Bristol
105
By the time that 'Ten Men went to Mow a Meadow' in the song, how many were mowing in total?
Ten Men
One Man and his Dog
Fifty-Five Men and a Dog
Forty-Five Men and a Dog
106
What were the biorobotic constructs in 'Blade Runner' called?
Replicants
Terminators
Autons
Blade Runners
107
The most popular quills were made from which feathers?
Duck
Swan
Peacock
Goose
108
Which English leader banned Christmas?
Henry VIII
Richard III
George III
Oliver Cromwell
109
Why is the 'Toucan Crossing' on British roads so called?
The sound made is like a toucan's cry
It's the same colour as a toucan's bill
Two can cross, bikes and people
To get to the other side
110
Which series includes a movie which looks great through a pair of these?
Back to the Future
Jaws
Toy Story
Star Wars
111
A famous photograph of Earth taken by Apollo 17 astronauts is nicknamed... What?
God's Football
The Blue Marble
The Blue Football
Home on the Blue
112
____ is used to mark the white lines on the courts at Wimbledon.
PVC Tape
China Clay
Guano
Distemper
113
From how far is the Great Wall of China visible to the naked eye?
From a balloon
From Jupiter
From Mars
From the Moon
114
Which of these is not the name of a type of snow?
Powder
Sleet
Slush
Slop
115
Who plays the courageous fire chief in 'The Towering Inferno'?
Paul Newman
Gene Hackman
Michael Caine
Steve McQueen
116
Which country held its first nuclear test in Algeria in 1960?
The United Kingdom
Algeria
The USSR
France
117
How can you tell who is the overall leading cyclist in the Tour de France?
They wear a red jersey with white spots
They wear a yellow jersey
They pull a trailer with TV crew inside
Spectators salute him as he passes
118
Which film follows the journey of an elderly man on a petrol-driven lawnmower?
The Lawnmower Man
The Red Tractor
The Straight Story
Lawn Dogs
119
If touch-typing on a QWERTY keyboard, which of these can be typed with just the left hand?
Studious
Westwardly
Astronaut
Stewardess
120
Which actress played the skate-wearing rollergirl in 'Boogie Nights'?
Famke Janssen
Halle Berry
Jennifer Connelly
Heather Graham
121
Which famous drug store started in 'the middle of nowhere'?
Ben Franklin Stores
F. W. Woolworth Company
Wall Drug
Wal Mart
122
Which alternative rock band was fronted by the widow of Kurt Cobain?
The Offspring
Nine Inch Nails
Pixies
Hole
123
Who directed the classic gangster film 'Miller's Crossing'?
Tim Burton
The Coen Brothers
Neil Jordan
Terry Gilliam
124
Blair Waldorf and Jenny Humphrey are characters in which tale?
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Gossip Girl
Sabrina the Teenage Witch
The Hills
125
A pattern of stars grouped together as seen from Earth is called a... What?
Milky Bar
Cast List
Constellation
Cluster
126
In psychological studies, what does 'OCD' stand for?
Observed Clinical Dementia
On Couch Diagnosis
Only Child Dysfunction
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
127
In the crime movie 'Get Shorty', which unsavoury character is played by John Travolta?
Chili Palmer
Vincent Vega
George Smiley
Jack Carter
128
In the nursery rhyme, what was used to mend Jack's head after he had fallen down the hill?
Wire & Papier Mache
Vinegar & Brown Paper
Glue & Tissue Paper
Polyfilla & Newspaper
129
Francisco Bustamante is a world-class player of... What?
5-Ball
10-Ball
7-Ball
9-Ball
130
Which of these is not a sausage?
Halloumi
Bratwurst
Chorizo
Loukanika
131
Which of these is not a breed of rhino?
Sumatran
Bearded
White
Black
132
Which Spice Girl used the aliases 'Miss Trixie Firecracker' and 'Lili Paris'?
Emma Bunton
Victoria Adams
Geri Halliwell
Mel B
133
Who did Kirsten Dunst famously get to kiss when she was only eleven years old?
Brad Pitt
Johnny Depp
Keanu Reeves
Sylvester Stallone
134
According to the title of his 1951 movie, which kind of 'Kid' does Bob Hope play?
Stupid
Lemon Drop
Karate
Real Gone
135
In which movie do funny men Eddie Murphy and Richard Pryor team up to run 'Club Sugar Ray'?
See No Evil, Hear No Evil
Harlem Nights
Beverly Hills Cop
Coming to America
136
In 1996, Tiger Woods appeared in a controversial TV ad for ____.
Pringle
Adidas
Nike
Ping
137
Who was the second man to reach the summit of Mount Everest?
Sir Chris Bonington
Sherpa Tensing
Sir Edmund Hillary
Brian Blessed
138
What colour is the semi-precious gem Topaz?
Red
Blue
Yellow
Green
139
When can radio telescopes be used to observe the mysteries of the heavens?
All the time
At Night, Cloudy or Not
On Clear Nights only
When it's Clear, Day or Night
140
A reverse bungee is also known as a... What?
Moron-Chute
Eegnub
Bungee Fall
Bungee Rocket
141
Which of Shakespeare's characters finally killed Macbeth?
Macduff
Hamlet
Banquo
Duncan
142
Which sort of magic trick is the reverse of a Production?
A Transformation
A Reproduction
A Vanish
A Restoration
143
In 1635, Guadeloupe became a colony of which country?
Spain
France
The Netherlands
Portugal
144
Who sang the theme song for the 1997 Bond film 'Tomorrow Never Dies'?
Rod Stewart
Celine Dion
Sheryl Crow
Bonnie Raitt
145
What nationality was Mother Teresa?
Macedonian
Albanian
Irish
Indian
146
Which movie opens with Cameron Diaz returning from her honeymoon?
Vanilla Sky
Shrek 2
Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle
Gangs of New York
147
According to the soulful Simply Red, what was 'Too tight to mention'?
Future
Love
Money
Hope
148
What do you call one of these in America?
A Watervalve
A Faucet
A Diaper
A Fender
149
Which of these manoeuvers might you use to save someone from choking?
Heimdall
Heimlich
Hymen
Heinrich
150
In cricket, what is the line in front of the stumps called?
Fold
Crease
Scrimmage
Scratch
151
What is 'Cookie Monster' called in Germany?
Kookiemunster
Biskuitgeschöpf
Kookiemonster
Krümelmonster
152
Whom did Admiral Nelson famously romance?
Captain Thomas Hardy
Queen Victoria
Mrs. Emma Hamilton
The Duchess of Kent
153
How old was Cameroon's Roger Milla when he became the oldest man to score a World Cup goal?
42
58
39
62
154
Which of the following is true of the scientist Isaac Newton?
Fascinated by Alchemy
Married Six Times
Imprisoned for 'Blasphemy'
Was Born in Ireland
155
What do the Americans call a fried egg cooked on both sides?
Eggs Benedict
Scrambled
Over-Easy
Sunny Side Up
156
What is the scientific name for the common house mouse?
Macarena Macaranus
Rattus Norvegicus
Melursus Ursinus
Mus Musculus
157
Per head of population, which country has produced the most winners of 'Miss World'?
Jamaica
Iceland
Trinidad and Tobago
Venezuela
158
As well as being P.M, Tony Blair is M.P for which constituency?
Sedgefield
Westminster
Islington North
Toxteth
159
What were the first balloons, invented in 1824, made of?
Skin
Leaves
Wood
Pig Bladders
160
Which of these games is played using dice?
Reversi
Solitaire
Cribbage
Craps
161
Which of these vehicles could not possibly be a 4x4?
John Prescott's Jaguar
Del Boy's Reliant Robin
Schwarzenegger's Hummer
The A-Team's Van
162
Zimbabwean goalkeeper Bruce ____ played for Liverpool between 1981 and 1994.
Ndlovu
Mwaruwari
Takawira
Grobbelaar
163
Who lived at No 1, London?
The Queen
Oliver Cromwell
The Duke of Edinburgh
The Duke of Wellington
164
Which 1988 buddy movie features the frustrated FBI agent Alonzo Mosely?
Die Hard
Midnight Run
Lethal Weapon
Beverly Hills Cop 2
165
Which of these is a cartoon moose?
Mighty Moose
Dum Dum
Elkie
Bullwinkle
166
If somebody has lost the use of their legs, they are known as a... What?
Quadriplegic
Technoplegic
Cycloplegic
Paraplegic
167
Which of these is not an enemy of Doctor Who?
Klingons
Daleks
Yeti
Cybermen
168
In which city did Al Capone establish his criminal organisation?
Chicago
New York
Las Vegas
Detroit
169
Who is the man behind the glasses?
Peter Kay
Ronnie Corbett
Harry Hill
Bill Bailey
170
These dolls are known in Russia as... What?
Matryoshka Dolls
Baboushka Dolls
Mischa Dolls
Pushka Dolls
171
In which country was Eusébio born?
Portugal
Brazil
Angola
Mozambique
172
In which card game might you play with a dummy?
Bridge
Blackjack
Unhappy Families
Happy Families
173
What is the name of the rock group famous for the song 'Eye of the Tiger'?
Survivor
Whitesnake
The Scorpions
Rainbow
174
Which word follows 'Juliet', 'Kilo' and 'Lima' in the NATO phonetic alphabet?
Mink
Mike
Mama
Milo
175
The Japanese horseradish is also known as... What?
Wasabi
Edamame
Ponzu
Azuki
176
Which fifties sci-fi film features a vampiric humanoid vegetable marauding in the Arctic?
Invasion of the Body Snatchers
The Day of the Triffids
The Thing from Another World
The Trollenberg Terror
177
Who is alleged to have arranged the murder of two sons of Edward IV in the Tower of London?
Edward V
Edward IV
Richard II
Richard III
178
The evil Umbrella Corporation features in which blood-soaked computer games?
Metal Gear Solid
Halo
Resident Evil
Doom
179
Where do the 'Dolphins' play football?
California
Houston
New York
Miami
180
What does 'Orang Hutan', the original Malaysian term for this animal, actually mean?
'People of the Forests'
'Hairy-Faced'
'Our Orange Brethren'
'Orange People'
181
With which movie did George Clooney make his directional debut?
Ocean's Thirteen
Out of Sight
Good Night, and Good Luck
Confessions of a Dangerous Mind
182
Where is this tagline from - 'Her life was in her hands. Now her toe is in the mail'?
The Postman Always Rings Twice
The Big Lebowski
The Truman Show
Fargo
183
What is the Japanese word for flower-arranging?
Panchira
Ikebana
Origami
Hanabi
184
Which Judi Dench movie was nominated for 5 Oscars® and 8 BAFTA's, but won nothing?
Chocolat
Shakespeare in Love
Mrs. Brown
The Shipping News
185
Which flower was named after the Greek Goddess of the Rainbow?
Iris
Chrysanthemum
Rhododendron
Narcissus
186
Where do Persian carpets traditionally come from?
Iran
Afghanistan
Iraq
Axminster
187
Which country's army was led by Genghis Khan?
Mexico
Malta
Morocco
Mongolia
188
Jamie Lee Curtis' famous parents are Tony Curtis and... Who?
Janet Leigh
Debbie Reynolds
Deborah Kerr
Bettie Bourne
189
In which gangster movie is Sharon Stone married to Robert De Niro?
The Godfather: Part II
Goodfellas
Once Upon a Time in America?
Casino
190
Who does Chris Rock play in 'Dogma'?
God
Serendipity the Muse
Silent Bob the Prophet
Rufus the Disciple
191
In which sport did tough guy actors John Cena and Dwayne Johnson first find fame?
Wrestling
American Football
Boxing
Motor Racing
192
Which of these is a brand of frozen onion rings?
McCain
Boots Shapers
Walkers
Red Mill
193
On a cottage in Somerset, which is likely the best direction for solar panels to face?
Northeast
Southwest
South
West
194
Which of these is not a biohazard?
Typhus
Typhoo
Typhoid Fever
Dengue Fever
195
Which of the following was not in Steve Martin's film 'L.A. Story'?
Chevy Chase
Rick Moranis
Sarah Jessica Parker
John Belushi
196
Cut-Throat Jake, Captain Pugwash's archenemy, is the captain of which pirate ship?
The Flying Ferret
The Flying Dustman
The Cutty Throat
The Black Pig
197
Who invented 'Rubber Aquatic Clothing' in the late 1800s?
William Scuba
Johnny Goodyear
John Boyd Dunlop
Roy 'Chubby' Brown
198
For which Beatle did Geoffrey Hughes do the voice in 'The Yellow Submarine'?
Paul McCartney
George Harrison
John Lennon
Ringo Starr
199
What might you add to the water in the pan to make sure the white of your poached eggs sets?
Soy Sauce
Vinegar
Baking Soda
Milk
200
In which country was Natalie Portman born?
Poland
Canada
Israel
United States of America
201
Which of these is the name of a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle?
Picasso
Da Vinci
Matisse
Donatello
202
For which of these films was Cruz not nominated for a Golden Raspberry Worst Actress Award?
Sahara
Vanilla Sky
Blow
Captain Corelli's Mandolin
203
Complete the title of this science fiction novel - 'Do Androids Dream of...'
An Automated Future
Mechanical Dogs
Sexy Robot Ladies
Electric Sheep
204
Which team surprisingly won the 2005 Davis Cup?
Croatia
Sierra Leone
Great Britain
Latvia
205
In which state was Cassius Clay born?
New Jersey
California
Florida
Kentucky
206
Who invented the mousetrap?
Agatha Christie
Isaac Newton
Bob 'Snapper' Monke
James Henry Atkinson
207
As a character in 'Winnie the Pooh', how would this creature spell its name?
O-W-E-L
O-W-L
O-O-H-O-L
W-O-L
208
Which of these is a variety of pear?
Pippin
Comice
Buxom
Navel
209
Which boxing movie bears the tagline "His whole life was a million-to-one shot"?
Rocky
Raging Bull
Ali
Cinderella Man
210
The Balinese believe ritual masks have the ability to... What?
Look round corners
Raise the dead
Attract a spirit
Allow the wearer to speak to God
211
It's October 31st, also known as... What?
Hallowday of Fall
All Saint's Day
Hallow's Day
All Saint's Eve
212
Who designed the famous red telephone box?
Ivor Calvori
Oscar Zerroni
Neil Bennun
Giles Scott
213
Who is this record-busting legend?
Troy Aikman
Dan Marino
Joe Montana
Brett Favre
214
Which London street is famous for tailored clothing?
Savile Row
Oxford Street
Carnaby Street
Hatton Garden
215
When parts of space station Skylab fell to Earth in 1979, how many human casualties were there?
None, but a cow was killed
Eighty Seven
Two
Twenty Five
216
Which was the first FIFA World Cup to be held outside Europe or the Americas?
1966
2002
1998
1930
217
When Noah sent a dove to look for land after the Great Flood, what did it return with?
A Blade of Grass
A Note from God
A New Testament
An Olive Branch
218
What is the highest bid in 'Solo Whist'?
Misère
Solo
Ouverte
Abundance Declared
219
If I face southwest and then turn 270 degrees to my left, in which direction am I facing?
South
Up
Northeast
Northwest
220
What collective name is given to a litter of piglets?
A Cluster
A Poult
A Farrow
A Herd
221
Who built the spectacular temples across Mexico?
The Ottomans
The Maya
The Aztecs
The Incas
222
Which of these is not a bone in the leg?
Tibia
Femur
Fibula
Ulna
223
Travelling at the speed of light, how long would it take you to reach the nearest star?
Four Weeks
Forty Years
Four Years
Four Hundred Years
224
Which English King died after an unfortunate incident with a red hot poker?
Harold II
Edward II
Henry VIII
George VI
225
Which character does Connolly play in 'Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events'?
Sunny Baudelaire
Lemony Snicket
Dr. Montgomery Montgomery
Count Olaf
226
What does 'Cave Canem' mean in Latin?
'Dangerous Cave'
'Seize the Day'
'Beware of the Dog'
'Abandon all hope Ye Who enter here'
227
What kind of 'toast' is soaked in egg batter and fried?
Spanish Toast
French Toast
Italian Toast
German Toast
228
What nationality is Harrison Ford's character in 'K-19: The Widowmaker'?
South African
British
Russian
Argentinian
229
Which popstar might be missing his backing band 'Coconuts'?
Buster Bloodvessel
Kid Creole
Suggs
Michael Ball
230
You are Argus, killed while guarding Io from Zeus. What is your mythological reward?
Your nose is taken and sewn to a peacock
Your toes are taken and fed to peacocks
Your ears are taken and put on a peacock
Your eyes are taken and put on a peacock
231
Which of these is not a style of Chinese Martial Art?
Praying Mantis
Bear Paw
White Crane
Eagle Claw
232
Which popular American is defending her Super-G title?
Heidi Hough
Penny Lane
Boo Hill
Picabo Street
233
'Trolley Dolly' is a perfectly acceptable term for a... What?
Air Steward
Checkout Girl
Tram Driver
Crash Test Dummy
234
Which comedian sang about a milkman called 'Ernie'?
Benny Hill
Eric Morecambe
Jasper Carrot
Billy Connolly
235
During the 2006 World Cup, Graham Poll became the first referee to do... What?
Walk Off
Show A Player 3 Yellow Cards
Accidentally Score A Goal
Send Off Both Goalies
236
In the 2002 movie '25th Hour', where is Monty Brogan going to in 24 hours' time?
Home
Prison
Las Vegas
Vietnam
237
Which of these was not a chapter in Robert Rodriguez and Frank Miller's graphic 'Sin City'?
The Customer is Always Right
The Big Fat Kill
The Hard Goodbye
The Getaway
238
Who advises Peter Parker "With great power comes great responsibility"?
Wrestling Promoter
Mary Jane
The Green Goblin
His Uncle Ben
239
What is the correct term for a woman who has several husbands at the same time?
Glutton for Punishment
Polygamist
Polyandrist
Amalgamist
240
What process do plants use to make food?
Osmosis
Photosynthesis
Fermentation
Respiration
241
Which of these dishes is full of mushrooms?
Risotto ai Funghi Porcini
Sauerkraut
Baloni
Coq au Vin
242
Which of the following DJ's is a former member of a jangly guitar band from Hull?
Felix da Housecat
Goldie
Sasha
Fatboy Slim
243
In Paris, after you've used this, what must you do in the interests of hygiene?
Dormir
Chantez L'Anthem National
Lavez-Vous les Mains
Mangez une Saucisse
244
In Darts, what is the lowest score from three different trebles?
12
18
15
21
245
Where is the Millennium Stadium where the 2004 FA Cup Final was held?
Birmingham
Liverpool
Cardiff
Edinburgh
246
Liam Gallagher's son is called... What?
McCartney
John
Lennon
Ringo
247
What is the tank that holds water for a toilet known as?
Capstan
Cooler
Cylinder
Cistern
248
Who played Robin to Michael Keaton's Batman?
Noah Wylie
Nobody
Richard Grayson
Chris O'Donnell
249
Which video game was released in 2007 in three versions: 'Pegasus', 'Leo', and 'Dragon'?
Mega Man Star Force
DarkStar One
Atheist Gunfight
Dead or Alive Xtreme 2
250
Which of these was not a known 'writer' when the craze for graffiti kicked off in the 1970's?
YANK 135
TAKI 183
BARBARA 62
HAL 9000
251
What do millipedes use to protect themselves from predators?
They wave all their legs at once
Decoy millipedes
Offensive odours
A poisonous bite
252
What was the pop alias of Donnie's more famous brother?
Vanilla Ice
Marky Mark
Kid Rock
Mike D
253
Who was the voice of the female hyena in 'The Lion King'?
Kate Robbins
Amy McDonald
Whoopi Goldberg
Goldie Hawk
254
The scientific name for the ostrich is from the Greek for... What?
'Sparrow Camel'
'Duck Horse'
'Swan Cattle'
'Chicken Lizard'
255
With a total of 4,794, who has scored the most runs for Zimbabwe in Test Cricket?
Andy Flower
Grant Flower
Murray Goodwin
Heath Streak
256
Which anarchic project does 'Fight Club' become?
Project Mayhem
Project Chaos
Project Fist
Project Terror
257
By 2006, how many Olympic medals had the Philippines won in total?
None
90
390
9
258
When was the first professional baseball league set up?
1862
1905
1871
1776
259
Who were Richard Branson's co-pilots on his round-the-world expedition in 1998?
Arve Henriksen and Silvia Mercuriali
Roald Adumsen and Martha Cram
Gregor Henderson-Begg and Mini Lavette
Per Lindstrand and Steve Fossett
260
The jockey in this picture looks out of place. What should he be on?
A Greyhound
A Horse
A Donkey
A Razorback
261
Which two flags is Colin holding?
Union Jack and The Saltire
Union Jack and Y Ddraig Goch
Union Jack and Saint George's Cross
Saint George's Cross and The Saltire
262
What is the chemical in cigarettes that makes them addictive?
Saltpetre
Tobaccanol
Carbon Monoxide
Nicotine
263
Who got to the UK No. 1 spot with her debut single 'Smile' in 2006?
Lily Allen
Katie Melua
Rachel Stevens
Nelly Furtado
264
Who played Francis Urquhart in the BBC TV series 'House of Cards'?
John Thaw
Michael Gambon
Edward Fox
Ian Richardson
265
Where is the theme park 'Flamingo Land'?
Florida
Kenya
Yorkshire
Trinidad
266
Which species of octopus has a poisonous bite?
Californian Two-Spot
Lu's Jellyhead
Blue Ringed
Violet Blanket
267
What is the surname of Charlie in Roald Dahl's 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'?
Peach
Dimmock
Bucket
Wonka
268
Which band has three members called 'Taylor', all of whom are unrelated?
The Stranglers
Orson
Hanson
Duran Duran
269
What is the proper name for blackboard chalk?
Calcium Carbonate
Carbonate of Lime
Gypsum
Talcum
270
Which American said in 2000: 'It makes no sense for assault weapons to be around our society'?
Charlton Heston
Arnold Schwarzenegger
George W. Bush
Sean Penn
271
What colour is Goofy's hat?
Purple
Orange
Green
Yellow
272
Which of these London districts has given its name to a boot?
Soho
Chelsea
Hoxton
Hackney
273
How was Ron Howard's character written out of 'Happy Days'?
He married Fonzie's sister
He moved to Hollywood
He joined the Army
He died in the big fire at Al's Diner
274
Which fashion designer has an 'Obsession' with fragrance?
Ralph Laurence
Calvin Klein
Gianni Versace
Tommy Hilfiger
275
In which animated comedy does Kate Winslet feature as the voice of Rita?
Flushed Away
Ice Age
Finding Nemo
Shrek
276
What is the medical term for being cross-eyed?
Myopia
Strabismus
Unifocalitis
Cycloptia
277
Which of these U.S. sportsmen give their name to low-fat grill machines?
Mike Tyson
Michael Johnson
Joe Frazier
George Foreman
278
What is the tail rotor on a helicopter for?
To manoeuvre the helicopter
To help the helicopter land
To stop the cabin spinning
To counteract strong winds
279
What is Captain Mainwaring's occupation in TV's 'Dad's Army'?
Headmaster
Bank Manager
Butcher
Funeral Director
280
Who narrates 'Bob the Builder'?
Peter Kay
Martin Clunes
Ringo Starr
Neil Morrissey
281
Which of these states declined Membership of the United Nations?
Monaco
Tibet
Vatican City
The USA
282
What was significant about Albert Einstein posting a letter to Joseph Rotblat in 1955?
Rotblat was Mrs. Einstein
It was the only letter he sent
It arrived after his death
Einstein forgot to use a stamp
283
Cocoa butter, the main ingredient in chocolate, is also used in... what?
Washing Up Liquid
Photographic Film
Soap
Furniture Polish
284
How fast can a chicken travel on foot?
Up to 1 mph
Up to 9 mph
Up to 3 mph
Up to 5 mph
285
Which sport requires such splendid costumes?
Rhythmic Gymnastics
Figure Skating
Tennis
Synchronised Swimming
286
For which of these clubs did England's Brian Moore not play?
Harlequins
Nottingham
Leeds
Wasps
287
What causes a lunar eclipse?
Sun between the Earth and Moon
The Moon turning
Earth between the Sun and Moon
Moon between the Sun and Earth
288
Which writer and actor is responsible for these words?
Groucho Marx
Peter Ustinov
Dawn French
Spike Milligan
289
The UK domestic airport of Kirkwall is located on which island?
Jersey
Shetland
Isle of Wight
Orkney
290
Who plays the stuffy Mayor in the romantic comedy 'Chocolat'?
Walter Matthau
Leslie Nielsen
Dick Van Dyke
Alfred Molina
291
Who had a chimpanzee sidekick called 'Cheeta'?
Tarzan
Batman
King Kong
Mowgli
292
Which of these is an aboriginal word for a boomerang-like hunting stick?
Kylie
Barbie
Gidgie
Jason
293
Which of these animals can dive the deepest?
Leatherback Turtle
Emperor Penguin
Sperm Whale
Water Boatman
294
Which artist conceived the idea of helicopters around 1490?
Benni da Venici
Giotto di Bondone
Michelangelo di Simoni
Leonardo da Vinci
295
How fast do radio waves travel?
As fast as sound
As fast as a speeding bus
As fast as light
As fast as a speeding bullet
296
Bruce Willis plays the dog. What is his name?
Spike
Skippy
Shep
Lassie
297
In which horror film does the nasty like to snack on human eyeballs?
I Know What You Did Last Summer
Jeepers Creepers
The Grudge
A Nightmare on Elm Street
298
In which movie does Kevin Spacey appear with Richard Pryor and Gene Wilder?
Another You
See No Evil, Hear No Evil
Stir Crazy
Silver Streak
299
Which of the following is not a Prince song?
When Doves Cry
Alphabet Street
U Got the Look
Radio Ga Ga
300
Rick Parfitt provided the guitar licks for which popular band?
Whitesnake
Deep Purple
Status Quo
Thin Lizzy
301
What was the band Jellyfish's first album?
'Spilt Milk'
'Bean Curd'
'Songs From The Sea'
'Bellybutton'
302
Which of these stunts has David Blaine not attempted?
Buried Alive
Suspended in a Perspex Box
Dropped into the Hudson River in chains
Frozen in an Ice Block
303
In which book is 'Big Brother' watching you?
Adventures in a TV Nation
1984
Fahrenheit 451
Invisible Man
304
Which of these is not a pyramidic building?
The Luxor Hotel in Las Vegas
The Walter Pyramid in California
The Burj al-Arab in Dubai
The Pyramid Arena in Tennessee
305
The name of Snowdon Peak 'Cader Idris' translates as... what?
The Beer of Idris
The Mountain of Idris
The Chair of Idris
The Castle of Idris
306
Who in history reputedly confessed to having cut down a cherry tree?
James Watt
Sir Isaac Newton
Benjamin Franklin
George Washington
307
Who wrote the poem 'Ode on the Death of a Favourite Cat, Drowned in a Tub of Gold Fishes'?
Spike Milligan
Gerard Manley Hopkins
Thomas Gray
Alfred Tennyson
308
What was the real first name of the singer Prince?
Roger
Duke
Herman
Prince
309
The City of Manchester Stadium was built to hold which International Games event?
Commonwealth Games
World Cup
Winter Olympics
Olympic Games
310
What is the name of the Royal Family's yacht?
Victory
Britannia
Queen Mary
Pinafore
311
How was the Titanic powered?
Gas Turbine
Diesel
Steam
Pneumatics
312
Which is bigger in area, the Sahara Desert or the USA?
The Sahara Desert
The USA
They're the Same Size
The Sahara Desert does not exist
313
How many white squares are there on a board like this?
48
16
32
64
314
What are Baby Tortoises and Infant Hares called?
Juvenile Tortoises and Harelets
Hatchlings and Leverets
Turtlets and Cutlets
Tortlettes and Leatherettes
315
Who was the first US President to be assassinated?
James Garfield
Abraham Lincoln
John F. Kennedy
William McKinley
316
Who directed the first feature film permitted to shoot inside the 'Forbidden City'?
Yimou Zhang
Martin Scorsese
Bernardo Bertolucci
Ang Lee
317
The young of which animal are not called kittens?
Rabbit
Cat
Beaver
Panther
318
Why are rabbits considered unlucky by people on the island of Portland?
Rabbits are bad luck
The burrowing made quarries unstable
Rabbits stole carrots from the harvest
A rabbit plague killed half the island
319
What does this heifer produce for German farmers?
Moloch
Mulch
Milch
Milken
320
All polar bears are... What?
Left-Handed
Blind
Vegetarians
Orphans
321
Which Dickens work starts, "Marley was dead, to begin with"?
A Christmas Carol
Oliver Twist
David Copperfield
A Tale of Two Cities
322
What fires a human cannonball nowadays?
Compressed Air
Gunpowder
Kerosene
Elastic
323
Which of these did not star in classic western 'Rio Bravo'?
Frank Sinatra
Dean Martin
Ricky Nelson
John Wayne
324
In a church, what is a 'Stoup' used for?
To keep candles in
To preach from
To keep holy water in
To keep Communion bread fresh
325
If Dr. David Doctor was a surgeon in a British hospital, what would his title be?
Doctor David
Doctor Doctor
Doctor Who
Mister Doctor
326
On what part of a tank is the gun mounted?
Mullet
Parapet
Turret
Corbett
327
If you were thirsty in Rome, how would your order one of these?
Una Pilsiccio Per Favore
Un Lagereni Per Favore
Un Aletti Per Favore
Una Birra Per Favore
328
What was the name of the theme song from the film 'The Snowman'?
Walking in the Air
Walking in the Snow
Walking in the Fields
Walking on the Moon
329
Who grimly pursued the great white whale 'Moby-Dick'?
Captain Ahab
Captain Melville
Captain Pequod
Captain Jonah
330
What will this become straight after fertilisation?
A Zoolophile
A Zuton
A Ziggurat
A Zygote
331
Which of the following is a kind of cow?
Zabaglione
Zebra
Zebu
Zoloft
332
What does 'Rhinoceros' literally mean?
Ancient Skin
Unicorn of the Dust
Nose Horn
Horny Beast
333
In which 1996 movie does Steven Seagal play the title role?
Rain Man
The Glimmer Man
Demolition Man
Cinderella Man
334
Which country came into existence in 1949?
Slovakia
East Germany
North Korea
Israel
335
Who did John McGinley play in Oliver Stone's 'Platoon'?
Seaman Preston
Colonel Harris
Sergeant O'Flahherty
Sergeant Red O'Neill
336
The Squaddie Song recommends you 'pack all your troubles in your'... what?
Battle Tank
Old Kit-Bag
Rifle Sights
Big Tin-Hat
337
In 1970, how many mules did Clint Eastwood have for sister Sara?
Fifty
Two
Ten
Twenty
338
How did the Bald Eagle get its name?
From 'Bold'
From being Bald
From 'Balde' meaning 'White'
From 'Bawld' meaning 'Strong'
339
Which coastal town stages a Ladies WTA Tour event in the week prior to the start of Wimbledon?
Blackpool
Skegness
Eastbourne
Bournemouth
340
Which of these are the two events in Olympic Weightlifting?
Cut-and-Press and Shunt
Clean-and-Jerk and Snatch
Toss-and-Shoot and Pull
Lift-and-Stand and Heave
341
When was Athens last host to the Olympic Games?
1896
1968
250 B.C
2004
342
What nationality are the Boogie Pimps, who had a 2004 hit with 'Sunny'?
French
Australian
German
Canadian
343
Who lives on this rock?
Mountain Lions
Mark Thatcher
Peter Mandelson
Barbary Apes
344
Who won his fifth straight MotoGP title in September 2005?
Max Biaggi
Daniel Pedrosa
Valentino Rossi
Sete Gibernau
345
What was the name of Natalie Imbruglia's character in 'Neighbours'?
Helen
Charlene
Jane
Beth
346
What does this creature most like to snack on?
Beetles
Leaves
Aphids
Hornets
347
Which English club are known as 'The Tractor Boys'?
Norwich City
Swindon Town
Ipswich Town
Bristol Rovers
348
In 2003, what short-lived name did some patriotic Americans give to a foodie favourite?
Freedom Fries
Homeland Hotdogs
Patriotism Pizza
Loyal Lunchmeat
349
Which thinker does this statue depict?
Alexander with Thoughts to Conquer
Forsyth Devising the Game
Plato Dreaming Up his Republic
Dante pondering The Gates of Hell
350
Which cowboy survived the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral?
Frank McLaury
Pat Garrett
Billy Clanton
Wyatt Earp
351
What is the nickname of the boxer Manny Pacquiao, the 2005 WBC Super Featherweight champion?
Pac-Man
Sonic
Space Invader
Super Mario
352
In pool, what colour is the number 8 ball?
White
Yellow
Red
Black
353
Which group of animals do octopuses belong to?
Amphibians
Arthropods
Molluscs
Fish
354
What was the name of the lion killed by Hercules during his Twelve Tasks?
The Cretan Lion
The Stygian Lion
The Marozi Lion
The Nemean Lion
355
Which company does this man own?
Nestle
News International
Virgin
Microsoft
356
Which standard did Jimi Hendrix most famously rearrange for electric guitar?
Happy Birthday
Star Spangled Banner
Jerusalem
God Bless America
357
Which celebrity couple appeared in the movie 'Traffic'?
Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones
David Arquette and Courteney Cox
Melanie Griffith and Antonio Banderas
Madonna and Guy Richie
358
Who first said this phrase?
Sir Winston Churchill
John F. Kennedy
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Charles de Gaulle
359
Which actress has never been a member of 'Charlie's Angels'?
Cameron Diaz
Pamela Anderson
Farrah Fawcett-Majors
Cheryl Ladd
360
What are the Westerlies, the Trades, and the Roaring Forties?
Caribbean Islands
Indian Monsoons
US Mountain Ranges
Winds
361
Which artist had the 'Blues' from 1901 to 1904?
Robert Manic-Depressive
Michelangelo
Lionel Blue
Pablo Picasso
362
What Grand Slam titles had Kournikova won by 2005?
Three Doubles and One Triple
None
Two Doubles
Three Singles and One Double
363
Which of these does not form part of the traditional training of a Geisha?
Tea ceremony
Embroidery
Art of conversation
Playing an instrument
364
Which Yorkshire town is famous for its liquorice 'cakes'?
Pontefract
Harrogate
Wickersley
Middleham
365
Why was pop star Boy George sacked from a Tesco's supermarket?
He was always late
He wore make-up
He wore the store's carrier bags
He used to sing while working
366
Which of these war films features a cameo from Harrison Ford?
Apocalypse Now
Platoon
Full Metal Jacket
Hamburger Hill
367
Which of these has never been made by Siemens?
Electron Microscopes
Stain-Removing Agents
Trams
Lightbulbs
368
What is the diameter of a standard Ice Hockey puck?
Five Inches
Four Inches
Six Inches
Three Inches
369
In 2000, a teddy called Monaco Bear was auctioned for... how much?
Nearly 20,000 dollars
Nearly 2,000 dollars
Nearly 200 dollars
Nearly 200,000 dollars
370
Which of the following is an Indian term for an elephant keeper?
Mahout
Mahatma
Locum
Mektoub
371
In which television series does Patricia Routledge play a character called 'Hyacinth'?
Men Behaving Badly
Waiting for God
House
Keeping Up Appearances
372
Who is this former occasional tennis player?
Jennifer Capriati
Kim Clusters
Anna Kournikova
Amelie Mauresmo
373
Which of these fictional characters was brought up by wolves?
Wolverine
Tarzan
Sherlock Holmes
Mowgli
374
The restaurant at the top of the Eiffel Tower is named after which Frenchman?
Louis XIV
Louis Pasteur
Jules Verne
Napoleon Bonaparte
375
In which country does Leonardo DiCaprio find paradise on 'The Beach'?
Australia
Cuba
Mexico
Thailand
376
Clapton dedicated his mega-wail 'Layla' to... whom?
Layla Aldridge
Paul McCartney
Lory Del Santo
Pattie Boyd
377
Who did Sarah Jessica Parker's character end up with in the last episode of 'Sex and the City'?
Berger
Stanford
Big
Aidan
378
If your birthday was on New Year's Day, which star sign would you be?
Pisces
Capricorn
Gemini
Aquarius
379
What did Samuel Jones originally call matches?
Hellfire Sticks
Samuel Torches
Lucifers
Devil Doings
380
Where did Jamie Oliver first learn to cook?
In Borstal
On a cruise liner
In a school kitchen
In his parents' pub
381
In which sport would you find a sand trap?
Cricket
Golf
Lacrosse
The Eton Wall Game
382
Michael Hutchence and Paula Yates' daughter is named after a... What?
Flower
Biplane
Animal
Mythical Creature from Ireland
383
Fertilisation outside the woman's body is known as... What?
In Absentia
In Delicto
In Vitro
Out-of-Body
384
The pop star 'Moby' is the great-grandson of which famous author?
Enid Blyton
Ian Fleming
Roald Dahl
Herman Melville
385
Who was blinded by the light of the Lord on the way to Damascus and changed his name to 'Paul'?
Shadrack
Job
Lazarus
Saul
386
How many keys are there on a standard piano?
48
68
108
88
387
Which fictional chimp appeared in a film with President-to-be Ronald Reagan?
Bubbles
Bonzo
Cheetah
Koko
388
Which of these ingredients wouldn't be found in a Caesar Salad?
Croutons
Radish
Parmesan Cheese
Garlic
389
What does 'Hippopotamus' actually mean?
Water Elephant
Fat Cow
Grey Pig
River Horse
390
You are driving. If an ambulance approaches with a siren blaring, what must you do?
Pull over to the side of the road
Stop where you are
Accelerate to get out of the way
Drive in front whilst tooting your horn
391
Which of the following is true about the cricketer Jason Gillespie?
He is of aboriginal descent
He was engaged to Naomi Watts
He has never had his hair in a mullet
He is a left-arm swing bowler
392
Who played Hannibal 'The Cannibal' Lecter in the 1986 film based on 'Red Dragon'?
Brian Dennehy
Brian Cox
Anthony Hopkins
Brian Blessed
393
Which Greek island was shattered by a volcanic eruption in around 1,500 B.C.?
Crete
Corfu
Ithaca
Santorini
394
Who hosted the satire 'TV Nation'?
Chris Morris
Jon Stewart
Mark Thomas
Michael Moore
395
Which of these fireworks is named for the martyrdom of a saint?
St. Elmo's Fire
Bengal Fire
Catherine Wheel
Roman Candle
396
Why is the river flooding good for neighbouring farms?
Livestock can drink freely
The silt is a good fertiliser
The crops are well watered
Farms can diversify into fishing
397
Which of these muscles is in your leg?
Quadriceps
Triceps
Deltoids
Biceps
398
Who are we led to believe is responsible for a 'Clear and Present Danger'?
Mafia
Colombian Drugs Cartel
Triads
CIA
399
Only one country is crossed by both the Equator and the Tropic of Capricorn. Which one?
Brazil
Nigeria
India
Indonesia
400
Who invented volleyball in 1895?
William Morgan
Nelly Bennun
Tessa Stevens
Mike Volley
401
Which 1997 movie tells the story of a soldier called Jordan O'Neil?
Stripes
Jarhead
G.I. Jane
An Officer and a Gentleman
402
Which of these cities is a figment of my imagination?
Asbestos, Quebec
Alert, Indiana
Eek, Alaska
Monkey, Maine
403
What does garlic allegedly protect you from?
Headaches
Vampires
Unwanted House Guests
Leprechauns
404
What was the name of the working toy video camera made by Fisher Price?
Pixelvision
Kiddycam
Toycam
Kiddyvision
405
Which of these countries does not use the dollar?
Hong Kong
Poland
Solomon Islands
Jamaica
406
Which of these is a Yogic exercise?
'Fanning the Earth'
'Mooning the World'
'Saluting the Sun'
'Greeting the Stars'
407
Which of these has never been nicknamed 'The Venice of The North'?
Birmingham
Stockholm
Vienna
St. Petersburg
408
I'm in London. I want to walk through Liverpool City Centre. I must buy a train ticket to...
Temple Meads Station
St. David's Station
Lime Street Station
New Street Station
409
How does the Statue of Liberty hold her torch?
In her left hand
In her right hand
In both hands
There is no Torch of Liberty any more
410
An 'AA' missile is designed to target what?
Other Planes
Terrain
Buildings
Road Vehicles
411
Which high street company has a mermaid in its logo?
La Senza
Virgin Megastore
Starbucks
Accessorize
412
Which park was a hit for the Small Faces?
Central
Itchycoo
Gorky
Paisley
413
In which war did jet fighters first fight each other?
Vietnam War
Korean War
Gulf War
World War II
414
The goat-like chamois is hunted for food and to make which other product?
Window-Cleaning Leather
Goatskin Rugs
Piano Ivory
Medicinal Horns
415
Who recorded the album 'Bitches Brew'?
Miles Davis
Louis Armstrong
John Coltrane
Charlie Mingus
416
Where does the name 'Ouija' come from?
The Moroccan city of Oujjah
A Celtic spirit 'Wee Gee'
The French and German for 'Yes'
The Egyptian for 'Good Luck'
417
Which is the only street in Monopoly that lies south of the river Thames?
Old Kent Road
Pentonville Road
The Strand
Pall Mall
418
Which monarch was the first to use Buckingham Palace as their official residence?
Queen Victoria
King George III
King George I
King Edward VII
419
Albarn used to date the lead singer of which band?
Garbage
Oasis
Blondie
Elastica
420
In The Beatles' song, which line is completed by 'I am the Walrus'?
'You are a Narwhal, You are a Fool...'
'They are the Orca, I am an Orcman...'
'She is a Walrus, You are a Walrus...'
'I am the Eggman, They are the Eggmen...'
421
Which of these teams is not in the German Bundesliga?
Werder Bremen
SK Sturm Graz
Borussia Mönchengladbach
FC Kaiserslautern
422
The lobbying group 'League of American Bicyclists' was originally called... What?
League of Gentlemen
Union of Careless Freaks
League of American Wheelmen
Yankie Doodle Dandies
423
Who had a hit in 1970 with 'Big Yellow Taxi'?
George Harrison
Joni Mitchell
Gary Numan
Danny DeVito
424
Swords and Cups are two of the four suits in a Tarot pack. What are the other two?
Cloaks and Daggers
Wands and Pentacles
Devil and Death
Witches and Warlocks
425
Whose ninth studio album, released in 1997, was simply called 'Pop'?
R.E.M.
The Police
Aerosmith
U2
426
Like his Dad, Jesus was a... What?
Christian
Disciple
Fisherman
Carpenter
427
Which actor made the shortest Oscar acceptance speech on record?
Gwyneth Paltrow - "Shakespeare in Love"
Ben Kingsley - "Gandhi"
John Mills - "Ryan's Daughter"
Halle Berry - "Monster's Ball"
428
Which grimoire contains magical information about how to create a hen that lays golden eggs?
The Golden Wing
The Black Pullet
The Golden Bough
The Golden Brown
429
What does 'BASE' stand for in Base Jumping?
Building Antenna Span Earth
Big Adrenalin Skydive Excitement
Body Air Speed Exit
Blood And Stuff Everywhere
430
Which oil storage platform was occupied by a Greenpeace protest in 1996?
Brent Spar
Lanark Shell
Ewing Towers
Exxon Valdez
431
'Peace' is to 'Dove' what 'Cowardice' is to...
Peacocks
Frigates
Storks
Chickens
432
Who was US President when man first landed on the moon?
Johnson
Nixon
Kennedy
Carter
433
Which invention is Guglielmo Marconi known for?
Telephone
Radar
Hypodermic Syringe
Wireless
434
By what name is the flag of The British Merchant Navy known?
Yellow Duster
Blue Peter
Red Ensign
White Ensign
435
Which of these is not a natural predator of the walrus?
Orca
Polar Bears
White Sharks
Humans
436
Prior to meeting Tim Burton, Helena Bonham-Carter had a fling with which American funny man?
Robin Williams
Eddie Murphy
Bob Hope
Steve Martin
437
Which King was the target of the Gunpowder Plot?
George I
Henry I
James I
Charles I
438
Which seagull did Jonathan Bach write about?
Jimmy Porter
George Stanley
Peter Periwinkle
Jonathan Livingston
439
Who played the homeless man in the 1991 film 'The Fisher King'?
Robin Williams
Tom Hanks
Johnny Depp
Michael Gambon
440
Apart from the 'Rings' movies, in which other Peter Jackson movie does he feature?
Forgotten Silver
Braindead
The Frighteners
King Kong
441
What was the name of Blink-182's first album?
Cheshire Cat
Queen of Hearts
Humpty Dumpty
Tweedledum
442
I just can't concentrate in class. I might be suffering from... what?
Attention Deficit Disorder
Hyperactive Disorder Deficit
Disordered Attention Disorder
Deficient Attention Deficit
443
The Arabic name for the Sphinx, 'Abu al-Hol', means... What?
Sand Lion
Our Egyptian Sister
Big Dog Body
Father of Terror
444
In 'X-Men', what power does Paquin's mutant character possess?
She can move through solid objects
She can see the future
She can transform into a column of fire
Her touch absorbs others' powers
445
What type of weapon was invented in 1835?
Bazooka
Machine Gun
Tank
Revolver
446
What is the name given to an engine-powered hang glider?
Microplane
Microlite
Microwave
Hovercraft
447
The Great Pyramid of Giza is also known as... What?
The Pyramid of Cheops
The Pyramid of Tutankhamun
The Pyramid of Khisipufs
The Ancient Human Pyramid
448
What was the name of the band formed by the winners of the original 'Popstars'?
Girls Aloud
Popstars
Hear'Say
Liberty X
449
What is the title of the epic film that won the 1990 Best Picture Oscar?
Swims with Beaver
Dances with Wolves
Runs with Buffalo
Walks with Horses
450
Which of these cannot be used for holding a candle or candles?
Candidate
Candelabra
Candlestick
Chandelier
451
When a referee makes a 'T' with his hands what does it signify?
Time Out
Three Points
Tea or Coffee Anyone?
Technical Fault
452
What identified the witches of 'Macbeth' as 'Weird Women'?
Their Beards
Their Horns
Their Cats
Their Odours
453
What do alpacas do when they're annoyed?
Shed hair
Leave the room
Sing
Spit
454
The supersonic passenger plane 'Concorde' was built in co-operation between Britain and... Who?
Sweden, Norway and Denmark
France
The former West Germany
The Soviet Union
455
Litmus paper when dipped in acid turns which colour?
Yellow
Blue
Green
Red
456
Who are they?
Kaiser Chiefs
Busted
McFly
Son of Dork
457
Who was long engaged to, but never married to the magician David Copperfield?
Naomi Campbell
Vivienne Westwood
Claudia Schiffer
Madonna
458
In Shakespeare's play, who is 'The Merchant of Venice'?
Bassanio
Shylock
Portia
Antonio
459
What was the title of Stephen Hawking's sequel to 'A Brief History of Time'?
An Even More Brief History of Time
A Very Brief History of Time
A Briefer History of Time
Time for Dummies
460
In England, a dog says 'Woof Woof'. What do they say in Albania?
'Ouaf Ouaf'
'Guff Guff'
'Ham Ham'
'Vogh Vogh'
461
By what name are Jake, Milo, Bella and Fizz better known?
The Teletubbies
The Flumps
The Goonies
The Tweenies
462
What makes James Dean's 1956 movie 'Giant' so special?
James Dean won an Oscar®
It was completed in a month
Posthumously Released
It only had a cast of three actors
463
Which of these is not a move in a ballet dancer's repertoire?
Trouver
Saute
Devant
Bras bas
464
What type of jewellery does this man have in his ear?
Skin Pit
Swiss Hole
Aurchasm
Flesh Tunnel
465
'Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend' is a song from which musical?
42nd Street
Carousel
Guys and Dolls
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
466
Which of these English cities lies furthest East?
Norwich
Manchester
Dublin
Plymouth
467
Which Formula 1 Grand Prix race is not held in its namesake country?
Bahrain Grand Prix
San Marino Grand Prix
Monaco Grand Prix
Japanese Grand Prix
468
The document known as 'Magna Carta' declared... What?
A limit on the power of English Kings
The total prohibition of cider making
Julius Caesar's victory over the Britons
The formation of the United Kingdom
469
Who are Mike Nesmith, Mickey Dolenz, Davy Jones, and Peter Tork?
The Monkees
The Banana Splits
The Beatles
The Double Deckers
470
Who scored both goals in the 2002 World Cup Final?
Hernan Crespo
David Beckham
Zinedine Zidane
Ronaldo
471
The English refer to this game as 'Draughts'. What do the Americans call it?
Botts Dotts
Euchre
Checkers
Pinochile
472
How do you say 'Super-Size' in Burger King?
'Big Fat One'
'B.K. Me All The Way'
'Go Large'
'Go Elvis'
473
Of what is 'Cello' an abbreviation?
Violicello
Violacello
Violincello
Violoncello
474
In which film does Swayze play a motivational speaker with an ugly secret?
Letters from a Killer
Keeping Mum
Donnie Darko
City of Joy
475
What is Ewan McGregor's middle name?
McJock
Andrew
Gordon
Jock
476
How many balls does a team play with in a golfing foursome?
Eight
One
Two
Four
477
Who has the biggest feet?
Prince
Nelson Piquet
Nick Faldo
Terry Waite
478
On a musical score, a dot above a note means that the note should be played... How?
Staccato
Silently
On the Spot
Dottily
479
Where is the Prime Minister's official country residence?
Balmoral
The Berlusconi Villa
Chequers
Number Ten Downing Street
480
What was the name of the 2004 documentary about Metallica?
Metallica: Rock Bottom
Metallica: Metal Fatigue
Metallica: Some Kind of Monster
Metallica: Rock in a Hard Place
481
Can you name this electrifying classic?
Oldsmobile Toronado
Studebeaker Starlight
Pontiac Bonneville
Lincoln Continental
482
Which of these sports doesn't feature goalkeepers?
Hockey
Cricket
Netball
Lacrosse
483
In the 1996 movie '101 Dalmatians', who is fearsome in fur as the villainous Cruella de Vil?
Bette Midler
Meryl Streep
Glenn Close
Liza Minnelli
484
The Louvre Museum, home to 'The Mona Lisa', is found in which European city?
Marseilles
Rome
Barcelona
Paris
485
In which Scottish city was Connolly born?
Inverness
Glasgow
Dundee
Edinburgh
486
Who was the oldest heavyweight boxing world champion?
George Foreman at 45
James Buster Douglas at 40
Muhammad Ali at 48
J Howard Marshall at 89
487
What type of ball kept Tom Hanks company in the 2000 film 'Cast Away'?
A football
A volleyball
A beach ball
A basketball
488
Kylie's mother comes from... Where?
Australia
Germany
New Zealand
Wales
489
In 1899, taxi driver Jacob German became the first person arrested for... What?
Speeding
Smuggling
Sexual Harrassment
Hit-and-Run Accident
490
How many times have Tunisia competed in the FIFA World Cup Finals?
10
4
8
0
491
What is the nationality of the first man to conquer Mount Everest?
Irish
British
Canadian
New Zealander
492
Which of these is not true of the family of Margaret Thatcher?
Her son planned a failed coup
Her father was a grocer
Her mother was Lady Mayor of Grantham
Her daughter won a reality TV show
493
If you could run a marathon, how far would that be?
36 miles & 263 yards
26 miles & 385 yards
23 miles & 685 yards
13 miles & 193 yards
494
Which toys were the 'Robots in Disguise'?
Micronauts
M.A.S.K.
Power Rangers
Transformers
495
Which word doesn't go in front of tennis?
Wall
Table
Real
Lawn
496
In which country would you find the world's largest film studio?
Great Britain
India
USA
China
497
How many weeks does a human baby usually spend in the womb before healthy delivery?
31
40
It's an overnight stay
48
498
Which baseball movie famously contains the line "If you build it, he will come"?
Mr. Baseball
Major League
Field of Dreams
Stealing Home
499
Which book begins: 'It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen'?
The Time Machine
Nineteen Eighty-Four
Catch 22
Bravo Two Zero
500
For which of these animated films had Robin Williams not provided his distinctive voice?
Aladdin
Robots
Happy Feet
Monsters, Inc.
501
Hey karate kids, what does 'Karate' mean?
Gentle Way
Empty Hand
Iron Hand
Martial Art
502
In which film do Sharks fight Jets?
West Side Story
The Poseidon Adventure
Jaws 3-D
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
503
Which of these trees is often decorated with tinsel and used as a Christmas tree?
Chestnut
Araucaria
Cypress Pine
Spruce
504
In which film is this boast made?
Ghostbusters
Mars Attacks
Independence Day
Men in Black
505
How many hurdles did Jackson hurdle when he gained the 110M world hurdling record in 1993?
None - He ignored them all
Twelve
Ten
Eleven
506
Which is the smallest continent?
Australasia
Europe
South America
Africa
507
Which of these is an early form of keyboard?
Emajorchord
Bontempichord
Harpsichord
Mantichord
508
Rennet is an ingredient of most cheese and is traditionally made from... what?
Fermented Bull Urine
Boiled Udders
Calves' Stomach-Lining
Ground Bull-Horn
509
What was the name of the cross-eyed lion that starred in the 1960's US TV show 'Daktari'?
Lenny
Leo
Larry
Clarence
510
Kristanna Loken is the daughter of model...?
Rande Hague
Linda Lovelace
Margie Harrison
Samantha Fox
511
This lawn ornament features in which computer game?
The Sims
Civilisation
Black and White
Age of Empires
512
What happens to Chicken Little at the end of the original version of the famous fairy tale?
He Marries his Sweetheart
He Runs Away never to be seen again
He is Eaten by Foxy Loxy
He becomes Mayor of the Farm
513
Who spent 270 weeks as the Men's World Number One between 1983 and 1990?
Jim Courier
Stefan Edberg
Jimmy Connors
Ivan Lendl
514
The Evisu Jeans Company was founded... Where?
In Japan
In Sweden
In Italy
In the USA
515
When beagles are tracking, they use 'tonguing'... Which is what?
Running with their tongues out
A specific kind of bark
Cleaning their nose with their tongue
Licking the floor to warn others
516
Who sang the song 'Packt like sardines in a crushd tin box'?
Sir Dean Tinn and The Mackerals
Radiohead
Slade
Blur
517
Which of these is not in the Olympic Heptathlon?
Hammer
Javelin
Long Jump
800 Metres
518
What was the nickname of William Perry, American Football star?
'The Bulldozer'
'The Sheep'
'The Safe'
'The Fridge'
519
Which of the following was not a 'New Kids on the Block' song?
This One's for the Children
Everybody
Step by Step
Hangin' Tough
520
How many of the 'Seven Samurai' survive to the end of Kurosawa's film?
One
Three
Four
None
521
Which of these poker hands wins?
Four of a Kind
A Full House
A Straight Flush
A Straight
522
Which one of these is a professional surfer?
Bill Gates
Kelly Slater
Bernie Mac
Eddie 'The Eagle' Edwards
523
Who directed the film 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind'?
James Cameron
George Lucas
Harold Ramis
Steven Spielberg
524
For which 1951 movie did Humphrey Bogart win his only Oscar® for Best Actor?
The African Queen
We're No Angels
To Have and Have Not
The Caine Mutiny
525
On which day of the year does the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race begin?
Christmas Day
Easter Day
New Year's Eve
Boxing Day
526
What ingredients are in the special stew that sumo fighters bulk up on?
Egg, Chips, Beans, Curry Sauce
Pork, Cabbage, Egg, Bean Sprouts
Marshmallows, Sugar Puffs, Cakes
Potatoes, Turnips, Butter, Lard
527
Of the early wedding anniversaries, which one is represented by tin?
Fifth
Ninth
Eighth
Tenth
528
Who is this former Newcastle United player?
Kevin Keegan
Chris Waddle
Peter Beardsley
Malcolm MacDonald
529
What does bank robber Sonny famously chant in 'Dog Day Afternoon'?
'Hallelujah!'
'We're Not Worthy!'
'Toga!'
'Attica!'
530
Which chemical might explode in a firework to light a yellow star?
Sodium Nitrate
Strontium Carbonate
Copper Chloride
Magnesium Powder
531
In Chinese astrology, 2006 is the year of the... What?
Shrew
Dog
Goose
Despoiled Environment
532
In which city would you find Leonardo da Vinci's take on 'The Last Supper'?
Milan
Florence
Paris
New York
533
What is this building called in Italy?
La Torre Pendente Di Pisa
La Malattia Realmente Terribile A Pisa
Le Pecore Grandi Di Pisa
La Leana Bizzarra Che Cade Sopra A Pisa
534
'Knight' comes from the Old English 'cniht', meaning... What?
'Warrior'
'Night'
'Of The King'
'Boy'
535
In which Spielberg film does Lauper pop up in a cameo?
Hook
Back to the Future II
The Goonies
Raiders of the Lost Ark
536
Which country did Britain declare war on in October 2001?
Iraq
Afghanistan
Iran
Libya
537
What skateboarding trick did Alan Gelfand invent in 1978?
The Ollie
The Pimp
The Wheelie
The Stanley
538
Which U.S. state does not have the death penalty?
Texas
California
Florida
Hawaii
539
Which British TV drama did McFly appear in during 2005?
Tracy Beaker
Casualty
EastEnders
The Bill
540
What's not likely to help teach your dog to swim?
Punishing incorrect strokes
Swimming yourself
Calling from the water
Bringing another dog who can swim
541
What is the meaning of the wind instrument 'cor anglais'?
Angled Horn
Angle's Heart
Sexy Englishman
English Horn
542
What is Paddington Bear's favourite sandwich filling?
Corned Beef
Cucumber
Marmalade
Honey
543
Which of these is a word you should not use when ordering a beer in Europe?
Bier
Bear
Pivo
Birra
544
Which 'Reservoir Dog' is played by Steve Buscemi?
Mr. Brown
Mr. Blue
Mr. Pink
Mr. Orange
545
In 2006, who was second-in-line to the British Throne?
Princess Anne
Prince Andrew
Prince William
Prince Charles
546
In which cathedral was Thomas â Becket murdered?
Exeter
Salisbury
Wells
Canterbury
547
What is the angle between the hands of a clock at 1 O'Clock?
25 degrees
15 degrees
30 degrees
20 degrees
548
The hummingbird is the national symbol of... where?
Brazil
Costa Rica
Jamaica
Cuba
549
Which actress plays Travolta's wife in the 1997 thriller 'Face/Off'?
Helen Hunt
Joan Allen
Anne Archer
Melanie Griffith
550
Which of these can most babies do by 6 months of age?
Advanced Calculus
Open their mouth for food
Jump
Raise their arms to be picked up
551
What 'F' is the fine wire in one of these?
Flintlock
Filament
Flimflam
Flag
552
Which of these British drivers is English?
Jackie Stewart
Damon Hill
John Watson
David Coulthard
553
Who let the dogs out?
The Bozo Men
The Boho Men
The Bana Men
The Baha Men
554
What must you do in order to win a game of croquet?
Conk Out
Kick the Bucket
Peg Out
Perish
555
Who is this funny man?
Gary Sinise
John Goodman
Dan Aykroyd
Sean Penn
556
Which is the only Belgian city to have hosted the Summer Olympic Games?
Liege
Brussels
Antwerp
Ostend
557
Which Greek goddess often took the form of an owl?
Aphrodite
Athena
Artemis
Hera
558
Which of these is a famous Tango musician?
Astrid Moreno
Astor Piazzola
Aston Moientes
Oswaldo Manocci
559
In which year did the Berlin Wall fall?
1985
1963
1989
1992
560
I say the market is 'Bearish' today. What on Earth do I mean?
Prices are Falling
The Stock Market is Closed
Prices are Rising
Nothing, I'm talking bull
561
Who shot J.R?
Kristin Shepard
Cliff Barnes
Miss Ellie
Sue Ellen
562
Who has the job of protecting the Pope in the Vatican City?
The Vatican Centurions
La Polizia Di San Pietra
The Swiss Guard
The Coldstream Guard
563
Which British artist makes sculptures using casts of his body?
Anthony Gormley
Jake Chapman
Greg McLaren
Damien Hirst
564
How do you know if you have won a demolition derby?
You have wrecked the most cars
You are the last driver alive
The judges award you the most points
Your car is the only one still working
565
Which Aussie town is closest to the Barrier Reef?
Cairns
Darwin
Byron Bay
Brisbane
566
On which song on The Beatles' 'White Album' does Clapton play lead guitar?
Revolution 9
While My Guitar Gently Weeps
Happiness Is a Warm Gun
Back in the U.S.S.R.
567
Which humble soul calls himself the "Fred Astaire of Karate"?
Danny DeVito
Dolph Lundgren
Jean-Claude Van Damme
Ralph Macchio
568
Which of these items would you expect to find in a laboratory?
Roquette
Serviette
Oubliette
Pipette
569
Which film featured a posse of cowboys farting like champions round a fire after a bean supper?
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
The Magnificent Seven
The Windy City
Blazing Saddles
570
The LeAnn Rimes No. 1 hit "Can't Fight The Moonlight" featured in which movie of 2000?
Pearl Harbor
Almost Famous
The Beach
Coyote Ugly
571
Which of the following is not a renewable energy source?
Solar Power
Tidal Power
Geothermal Heating
Steam Power
572
How many sails does a windsurf board have?
One
Two and One smaller Sailette
None
Two
573
Who said "A horse! A horse! My kingdom for a horse!"
William III
George III
Richard III
Henry III
574
According to the nursery rhyme, what colour was Bobby Shafto's hair?
Red
Blond
Yellow
White
575
Paddington Bear arrived in Paddington having been sent from "Deepest Darkest... Where"?
Poland
Paraguay
Peru
Brazil
576
Which of these deserts is in North America?
Gobi
Kalahari
Mojave
Sahara
577
Which diva was nicknamed 'Mirage', owing to her regular absence from school?
Mariah Carey
Madonna
Diana Ross
Naomi Campbell
578
His performance in which August Wilson play won Fishburne a Tony for Best Actor in 1992?
Othello
Joe Turner's Come and Gone
Two Trains Running
Jitney
579
In 1962, which bikini-clad siren emerged from the sea on Crab Key Island?
Jane Seymour
Raquel Welsh
Miriam Margolyes
Ursula Andress
580
After it hit an iceberg, how long did the Titanic take to sink compared to the 1997 film?
34 minutes less
48 minutes more
Exactly the same
4 hours more
581
In which film is Santa Clause put on trial after being institutionalised?
Bad Santa
Miracle on 34th Street
The Santa Clause
Santa Claus Conquers the Martians
582
Which of these makes lava lamps?
Osram
Matmos
Apple
Mattheson's
583
Botanically speaking, what is the fruit of the strawberry plant?
The Green Leaves
The Tiny Pips
The White Roots
The Red Flesh
584
Snails are 'Hermaphrodites', which means... What?
They can mate with themselves
They have their own heating system
They are both male and female
They never reproduce
585
Icarus made wings from feathers and wax, but they melted when he flew too near... What?
The Sun
His Father
The Breath of Hephaestus
The Fire of Hades
586
Which sort of magic trick is the reverse of a production?
A Restoration
A Transformation
A Reproduction
A Vanish
587
How many consonants are there in the English alphabet?
24
19
26
21
588
Where would you find genuine bloodsucking vampire bats?
South America
Asia
Australia
Africa
589
In which tense movie do we hear the sound of dueling banjos?
Serpico
The Gauntlet
Poseidon
Deliverance
590
Which historical lothario fails to woo Sienna Miller in an eponymous film?
Capote
Casanova
Deuce Bigalow
Alfie
591
Which agreement regulates the treatment of prisoners of war?
Hague Convention
Geneva Convention
Warsaw Pact
Guantanamo Convention
592
Which juggling art was invented by Māoris?
Diabolo
Devil Sticks
Poi
Joggling
593
Which flag is this?
Blue Peter
The Swedish Flag
The United Nations Flag
The Greek Flag
594
In which movie does a seismologist discover monsters under a small Nevada town?
The Relic
Valley of Gwangi
Tremors
Joe Versus the Volcano
595
Which movies told you to 'Take a trip down the aisle you'll never forget'?
Four Weddings and a Funeral
Memento
Mamma Mia!
Ghost
596
What is the cause of the Northern Lights?
Solar Wind and The Magnetic Field
Glowing Organisms in The Sky
Pollution and Fire
Magnetised Cloud Movement
597
Which windsurfing term means to swing suddenly from one side to another?
Drag
Flip
Jibe
Loop
598
Which of these is an anagram of 'Evander Holyfield'?
Overly Headlined
Hairy Elevenfold
Overly Lefthanded
Lively Forehanded
599
Which artist had a painting hung upside down by mistake in a New York gallery?
Picasso
Rolf Harris
Matisse
Jackson Pollock
600
Which of these is not another type of brace commonly worn?
Sock Brace
Bra Brace
Neck Brace
Trouser Brace
601
Which film features the naked ladies of the Windmill Theatre?
Dr. T and the Women
Mrs Henderson Presents
Showgirls
Dancer in the Dark
602
What was the name of the B-29 Superfortress that dropped the first atomic bomb?
Memphis Belle
Enola Gay
Spruce Goose
Pequod
603
Which dummy did fairground-goers throw missiles at before the advent of coconut shies?
Wooden Peggy
Mr. Sands
Aunt Sally
Coco the Clown
604
Which of these does not describe a stage of corn growth?
Boot
Foot
Milk
Dent
605
Which sportswear company uses 'Hexalite' shoe cushioning technology?
Adidas
Reebok
Nike
Dunlop
606
In which 2008 film does this actor star as a misanthropic dentist?
Ghost Town
For Your Consideration
Night at the Museum
Stardust
607
How did Ancient Chinese people use dogs to help keep them warm?
They set fire to them
They slept in the same bed with them
They wore them as hats
They carried them in their sleeves
608
In which 2003 spy movie did Imbruglia appear?
Agent Cody Banks
Johnny English
The Bourne Supremacy
Die Another Day
609
Which of these is not a standard orchestral instrument?
Viola
Bassoon
Timpani
Saxophone
610
Common glass has the same chemical composition as... What?
Sand
Formica
Margarine
Diamond
611
In which film does Audrey Hepburn scoot past the Colosseum?
Sabrina
La Dolce Vita
Roman Holiday
Breakfast at Tiffany's
612
Which of these can be found in a human eye?
Labyrinth
Rod
Pyramid
Prism
613
How old did Alan Rickman turn in 2006?
Sixty
Fifty-Five
Forty-Five
Fifty
614
On his 2005 UK tour, when Beck played an acoustic solo set, what did the rest of the band do?
They stage-dived repeatedly
They waved their lighters in the air
They sat quietly by their instruments
They were served and ate dinner on stage
615
'When You're Gone' was a duet for Mel C and which Canadian rocker?
Rufus Wainwright
Jack Jones
Bryan Adams
Neil Young
616
Where would you find an 'Apse'?
In a Castle
In a Woodland
On the Sole of your Foot
In a Church
617
What might you be doing if you are asked to 'Watch the Birdie'?
Having your Photograph Taken
Being on the Lookout
Playing Golf
Playing a Computer Game
618
Which of these is not considered unlucky in a theatre?
Whistling
Saying "Macbeth"
Seeing a Mouse
Saying "Good Luck"
619
In the American world of medicine, what does M.A.S.H. stand for?
Mobile Army Surgical Hospital
Military Action Surgical Hospital
Medical and Surgical Headquarters
Major Auxiliary Surgical Hospital
620
What colour is lobster blood?
Red
Pink
Blue
Colourless
621
How many times has Luxembourg qualified for the FIFA World Cup Finals?
10
15
None
8
622
Which actor was Gwyneth Paltrow engaged to until 1997?
Matt Damon
Brad Pitt
Clint Eastwood
Michael Douglas
623
Spencer Tracy plays an amputee who has a 'Bad Day... Where'?
On the Block
At Black Rock
On the Midway
At Cat Rock
624
In which English city are the districts of Didsbury and Moston?
Manchester
Bristol
Liverpool
Sunderland
625
The actor who played Buster in 'Buster' played drums in which band?
Genesis
Yes
The Mahavishnu Orchestra
Pink Floyd
626
What was the name of Mayall's investigative journalist in 'A Kick Up the Eighties'?
Kieran Prendeville
Karl Kooper
Keith Turnbull
Kevin Turvey
627
Which actress plays Roxy in the 2002 film 'Chicago'?
Madonna
Renée Zellweger
Julia Stiles
Catherine Zeta-Jones
628
According to the official rules of Tic-Tac-Toe, what starts the game?
A Six
A Cross
A Nought
A Double
629
Who provides the voice for the perfectly drawn Jessica Rabbit?
Meryl Streep
Kathleen Turner
Cameron Diaz
Sharon Stone
630
Which of these is another name for the American flag?
Old Stripey
Old Glory
Old Yeller
Old Jack
631
Which of these cocktails is made with white rum?
Tequila Sunrise
Daiquiri
White Russian
Classic Martini
632
In Southern U.S. slang, what is a 'Patrick Swayze'?
A Ghost Fart
An Ankle Injury
A Drunk
A Manly Woman
633
How many books make up the Bible?
666
1
40
66
634
A 'Send' in Croquet is... What?
Hitting your ball through a hoop
Hitting a ball out the way
Hitting a ball back to the start
Hitting your ball at the post
635
How much meat will an average American consume in a lifetime?
1,000 lbs
10,000 lbs
100 lbs
10 lbs
636
What is the diameter of a basketball hoop?
12 inches
18 inches
24 inches
30 inches
637
In a 1996 poll, only 13% of Sun readers said they would rather date Sarah Ferguson than a what?
Brunette
Murderer
Man
Goat
638
In the thriller 'Memento', where does Leonard leave notes for himself?
On his Computer
At the Office
On his Body
On the Fridge Door
639
Which of these was not a women's event at the 2004 Olympics?
1,500 metres
3,000 metres
5,000 metres
10,000 metres
640
How long do Atlas moths live for?
Approximately two hours
Approximately two months
Approximately two days
Approximately two weeks
641
Who lives under a pineapple in the sea?
The Little Mermaid
Marine Boy
Mr. Krabs
SpongeBob SquarePants
642
Which of these makes the spiralling prices of hyperinflation likelier?
Paper money
Communism
A low unemployment rate
A gold surplus
643
Who on Earth is 'Anna Mae Bullock'?
Mata Hari
Tina Turner
Princess Michael of Kent
Sandra Bullock
644
Which 15-year-old female golfer turned professional in 2005?
Tigress Woods
Michelle Wie
Vanessa Mae
Maria Sharapova
645
Who was the first designer eliminated in the fifth season of 'Project Runway'?
Jerry Tam
Heidi Klum
Rob Mariano
Elisa Jimenez
646
Why did Kevin Costner cut scenes with Rickman as a Sheriff in 'Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves'?
Rickman bet Costner that he wouldn't
Rickman was upstaging Costner
Costner wanted to spare him bad press
Costner wanted to focus on Maid Marion
647
Which of these was a famous ballet dancer?
Rudolph Giuliani
Rudolph Valentino
Rudolf von Deer
Rudolf Nureyev
648
Which medical professional takes X-rays?
X-ray Nurse
Cardiographer
Cinematographer
Radiographer
649
Who did Australia beat in their Final Qualifier for the Football World Cup 2006?
Bahrain
England
Uruguay
New Zealand
650
Which of these does not really feature Sonic the Hedgehog?
The Sonic youth album 'Goo'
The children's book 'Where's Sonic'?
The game 'Shadow the Hedgehog'
The game 'Sega Superstars'
651
What was the name of the character George Clooney played in 'ER'?
Doug Ross
Andrew Anthony
Anthony Andrews
Ross Douglas
652
According to tradition, what name might you call the animal fishing for its supper here?
Felix
Reynard
Brock
Bruin
653
According to legend, the Oscar got its name when the Academy Librarian Margaret Herrick...
Gave one to her son Oscar to play with
Got her husband Oscar to design it
Said it looked like her uncle Oscar
Found her dog Oscar chewing one
654
Which racehorse had its ownership bitterly disputed by Fergie with Manchester United owners?
'Shergar'
'Keano'
'Rock of Gibraltar'
'Dubai Millennium'
655
According to the nursery rhyme, what was in Old Mother Hubbard's cupboard?
Elephants
A Fly and a Spider
Nothing
A Bone
656
Linonophobia is a fear of... What?
Queues
String
The Beatles
Floor Coverings
657
In the 1995 drama, who is the 'Dead Man Walking'?
Kevin Spacey
Matt Dillon
Kevin Costner
Sean Penn
658
Who developed the surface-to-air missile capable of being carried and fired by a single person?
Saudi Arabia
Soviet Union
United States of America
Great Britain
659
How do bats find their prey?
Odour Tracing
Heat Vision
Map
Echolocation
660
Which British driver was Formula 1 world champion in 1969, 1971 and 1973?
Graham Hill
James Hunt
Jackie Stewart
Jim Clark
661
Which of these tracks appeared on Michael Jackson's 'Dangerous' album?
Black or White
Another Part of Me
Billie Jean
You Are Not Alone
662
For the crew party of his directional debut 'August', what entertainment did Hopkins organise?
A Hula-Hooping competition
Fireworks spelling out 'August'
A Rugby Sevens tournament
A Welsh male voice choir
663
The bones in my skull have ossified! What's happened?
They have fused together!
They have all stopped growing!
They have increased in weight tenfold!
They have turned soft and crumbly!
664
In 1934, which cosmetics firm introduced the scent 'Blue Grass'?
Chanel
Nina Ricci
Elizabeth Arden
Yardley
665
Which is the order in ascending height of these mountains?
McKinley, Kilimanjaro, K2, Everest
Kilimanjaro, McKinley, Everest, K2
Kilimanjaro, McKinley, K2, Everest
McKinley, Kilimanjaro, Everest, K2
666
The Dutch for 'Clogs' is... What?
Klompen
Klippen-Klappen
Kloggen
Klogmen
667
If this was the view from your table, which local wine might you be sipping?
Liebfraumilch
Chianti
Rioja
Beaujolais
668
In 2003, Arnold became governor of which American state?
Alabama
California
New York
Utah
669
How did Bianca Jagger once notoriously enter Disco HQ Studio 54?
Naked in a bed of roses
Riding Mick Jagger
Naked in a bath of asses' milk
Riding a white horse led by a naked man
670
What is the prison on a ship called?
The Brig
The Hole
The Clink
The Hold
671
Marsupials are... What?
Mammals
Monotremes
Unique to Australia
A form of Rodent
672
In 'The Goon Show', who played the character 'Eccles'?
Harry Secombe
Michael Bentine
Peter Sellers
Spike Milligan
673
Which Hollywood actor had a UK No. 1 with 'Wand'rin Star'?
Lee Marvin
Telly Savalas
David Hasselhoff
Benny Hill
674
In which mountain range is this?
The Quexecotls
The Applachians
The Sierra Nevada
The Andes
675
The 'French' in 'French Fries' refers not to the country but to... What?
The fact they are thin
Their preparation
The size of the portion
The oil they use
676
Which of these films is a satire on Hollywood starring Kevin Spacey?
Magnolia
L.A. Story
Swimming with Sharks
Sunset Boulevard
677
Where does the funeral phrase 'Ashes to ashes, dust to dust' originate?
The lyrics of David Bowie
The Book of Common Prayer
The Book of Genesis
The Book of Job
678
Which of these boy bands came first?
New Kids on The Block
Take That
Boyzone
Westlife
679
Which domestic league did Wisla Kraków top two years running?
Polish Rugby League
Polish National Ice Hockey League
Polish Football League
Polish Era Basket Liga
680
What's wrong with this Bridge hand?
I've definitely got a better one
The colour of the suit is not red
There is an extra ace
There are too many cards
681
Charles Mingus was famous for his skill with which two instruments?
The Double Bass and The Piano
The Double Bass and The Drums
The Saxophone and The Drums
The Trumpet and The Saxophone
682
Which of these is not a taste for our taste buds?
Salty
Acidic
Sweet
Sour
683
Frank Gehry's Guggenheim Museum is often credited with putting which Spanish city on the map?
Barcelona
Granada
Bilbao
Madrid
684
Which team won the 2006 Scottish FA Cup?
Kilmarnock
Hearts
Gretna
Hibernian
685
Which of these politicians has admitted to hugging trees?
Gerry Adams
Charles Kennedy
Boris Johnson
Gordon Brown
686
The chap who invented the electric chair was a... What?
Electrician
Baptist Minister
Doctor
Dentist
687
To which political party did Arnold Schwarzenegger's father belong?
The Monster Raving Loony Party
The Democratic Party
The Nazi Party
The Republican Party
688
A carillon is a collection of... What?
Bells
Windows
Gargoyles
Steeples
689
In the rhyme Oranges & Lemons, which bell said: "You owe me Five Farthings"?
Shoreditch
Great Bells of Bow
Old Bailey
St. Martin's
690
Who did not co-record 'Lady Marmalade' with Pink in 2001?
Lil' Kim
Mýa
Christina Aguilera
Kelis
691
Who won the Heisman Trophy in both 1974 and 1975?
Archie Griffin
Steve Spurrier
Billy Sims
Tony Dorsett
692
During whose TV show did Marlon Brando kiss the host on the lips?
Larry King
Jack Paar
David Letterman
Johnny Carson
693
The name of which of these means 'Nail Rock' in the local language?
Koh Samui
Koh Lanta
Koh Tao
Koh Tapoo
694
What was the stage name of Joseph Pujol, the Victorian professional farting entertainer?
La Petite Framboise
Le Pétomane
L'Odeuriser
Le Whoopie
695
Under which of these names has this man not recorded?
Diddy
Puffy
P Diddy
Puffy D
696
'Bee-Stung' is used to describe lips that are... What?
Small and Furry
Full and Sensuous
Shiny and Honeyed
Sore and Swollen
697
Jake Gyllenhall starred in which 1993 film, scripted by his mother and directed by his father?
Donnie Darko
Donny Osmond
A Beautiful Woman
A Dangerous Woman
698
The pufferfish belongs to the tetraodontidae family, which means... What?
Four-Eyes
Four-Skinned
Four-Toothed
Four-Breasted
699
How was dancer Isadora Duncan killed?
Shot herself after bad press
Strangled by her scarf
Crushed by a falling stage weight
Shot by a jealous lover
700
Which British robotic lander was lost on Mars at Christmas 2003?
Titanic 2
Snoopy 2
Davros 2
Beagle 2
701
Which Spanish football club play their home games at Estadio San Mames?
Espanyol
Valencia
Sevilla
Athletic Bilbao
702
Which word does not properly describe a chimp?
Ape
Monkey
Pan
Simian
703
Which of these is not a murder weapon in 'Cluedo'?
Sword
Gun
Candlestick
Rope
704
Which is the largest Moon in the Solar System?
Our Moon
Triton, a Moon of Neptune
Ganymede, a Moon of Jupiter
Titan, a Moon of Saturn
705
Which of these is an ice-cream manufacturer?
Palmer-Tompkinson
Smith-Western
Baskin-Robbins
Hotblack-Desiato
706
This ____ midfielder has captained his national team.
Brazilian
Colombian
Portuguese
American
707
Which crew member controls the timing of an expert rowing team's strokes?
The Bowman
The Coxswain
A Middle Crew Man
The Strokeman
708
If you're carrying out surgery, which is a bad way of gripping your scalpel?
Chopstick Grip
Palm Grip
Fingertip Grip
Pencil Grip
709
Which esteemed film company was responsible for 1987's 'Surf Nazis Must Die'?
Troma
Merchant Ivory
Pixar
DreamWorks
710
What's another name for a maze?
Logarithm
Labyrinth
A Stonish
Logogriph
711
What did Russia sell to the USA in 1867 for 7.2 million dollars?
Cuba
Alaska
Greenland
Siberia
712
Which London street is associated with 'The Press'?
Fleet Street
Downing Street
Saville Row
Paper Street
713
Which scientist pioneered the laws of heredity?
Stephen Hawking
Gregor Mendel
Marie Curie
Isaac Newton
714
Complete this phrase: "Kicked the bucket, 'e's shuffled off 'is mortal coil; this is a...'
Useless Parrot
Zombie Parrot
Ex-Parrot
Late Parrot
715
Where would be the best place to drive this car to break the land speed record?
The Tundra of Siberia
The Salt Flats of Utah
The Ice Plains of Antarctica
The Forests of Hampshire
716
Which Mediterranean port, now a suburb of Tel Aviv, is famous for its oranges?
Haifa
Jaffa
Tangier
Alexandra
717
Who play their home games at the Britannia Stadium?
The Toffees
The Trotters
The Potters
The Tractor Boys
718
Which 'flexible' product did Ralph Schneider invent in 1950?
Plasticine
The Slinky
The Leotard
Credit Card
719
Which motorbike company is responsible for the classic Bonneville bike?
Harley Davidson
Honda
Triumph
Norton
720
Of these biblical characters, who was thrown to the lions and lived to tell the tale?
Jonah
Shadrak, Meshak and Abed-Nego
Daniel
Moses
721
Which boat gets caught up in 'The Perfect Storm'?
Andrea Gail
Poseidon
True Love
Orca
722
Fashionable swimming costumes in 1864 included... What?
A Hat and Boots
Gloves
A Swimming Cap
A Rucksack
723
Which slight actress acts tough in the 2005 film 'Domino'?
Kirsten Dunst
Judi Dench
Scarlett Johansson
Keira Knightley
724
Where is Timbuktu?
India
Mali
Burma
Eritrea
725
Who oversaw the building of most of this impressive structure?
Chairman Mao
Joseph Stalin
Julius Caesar
Emperor Qin Shi Huang
726
Brazil won their first World Cup in ____.
Stockholm
São Paulo
Santiago
Rio de Janeiro
727
Which of these is not a well-known clown?
Ronald McDonald
Pennywise
Bozo the Clown
Clowny McClowny
728
What was the name of the orangutan in Disney's version of 'The Jungle Book'?
King Louie
Baloo
Bagheera
Mowgli
729
Which bond meanie had his HQ on Crab Key?
Dr. No
Blofeld
Scaramanga
Stavro
730
Which newcomer won the 2000 'Rookie of the Year' title?
Scott Pruett
Matt Kenseth
Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Dave Blaney
731
Who did West Germany beat in the semi-finals of the 1966 World Cup?
USSR
Scotland
Portugal
Uruguay
732
Which actor did Johnny Depp meet in the early 80's who advised him to pursue an acting career?
Brad Pitt
William Baldwin
Kevin Spacey
Nicolas Cage
733
Which of these doesn't come from the same family as Garlic?
Lily
Tulip
Leek
Chives
734
Who won her first of 18 Grand Slams at the 1978 Wimbledon Championships?
Monica Seles
Kim Clusters
Chris Evert
Martina Navratilova
735
How old was Mozart when he composed his first symphony?
Eight
Thirty-Three
Twenty-Two
Eighteen
736
Which of these is not a recognised juggling pattern?
Boston Mess
Dirty Toss
Reverse Cascade
Three Ball Box
737
Which of these is not a genuine snowboarding aerial trick?
Alley Oop
Indy Air
Stale Fish
Clothes Hanger
738
Argentinian driver, Juan Manuel Fangio won the Formula 1 world championship ____ times.
9
0
5
3
739
What is Cate Blanchett's profession in the Award®-Nominated 'Notes on a Scandal'?
Lawyer
Teacher
Therapist
Doctor
740
You can also improve your eyesight if faulty with... What?
Contact Lenses
Flutes
Blinkers
Eye Patches
741
Which voluptuous rabbit was married to Roger in 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit'?
Jessica Rabbit
Janey Bunny
Julia Rabbit
J Lo-Bunny
742
The same trumpeter would have said 'Hello' back to all of these greetings except one. Which?
'Hello Satchmo'
'Hello Fats'
'Hello Louis'
'Hello Pops'
743
Unlike Giant Haystacks, which one of these was not a famous wrestler?
Kendo Nagasaki
Big Daddy
Mick McManus
Steve Irwin
744
Which of these mythical beings is not part horse?
Hippogriff
Centaur
Unicorn
Harpy
745
Which nursery rhyme is allegedly about the transmission of The Great Plague?
Three Blind Mice
I'm a Little Teapot
Humpty Dumpty
Ring-a-Ring of Roses
746
Which is the only U.S. NHL team to have benefited from the skills of Mark Messier?
New York Rangers
Detroit Red Wings
New York Islanders
Pittsburgh Penguins
747
What would a snowboarder be doing if they were 'getting air'?
Breathing
Falling
Flying
Receiving Applause
748
What was the name of 'The Munsters' pet dragon?
Dash
Slap
Dot
Spot
749
We can see in three dimensions because our vision is... What?
Telescopic
Bionic
Monocular
Binocular
750
What is the most mentioned animal in the Bible?
Sheep
Goat
Donkey
Fish
751
Which 'Spike Lee Joint' was set in Sal's Pizzeria?
She's Gotta Have It
Malcolm X
Do The Right Thing
Jungle Fever
752
Why can't dolphins go into a full deep sleep?
They can't close their eyes
They wouldn't be able to breathe
They'd sink
Their neighbours are too noisy
753
If only one side of this object says 'yes', then how many would say 'no'?
Six
Two
Three
Five
754
Brando made his name playing which character in 'A Streetcar Named Desire'?
Terry Malloy
Tennessee Williams
Stanley Kowalski
Sky Masterson
755
Who is Sarah Jessica Parker's actor husband?
Matthew Fox
Matthew Morrison
Matthew McConaughey
Matthew Broderick
756
Which of these items is not given to a British monarch during coronation?
Orb
Rosary
Crown
Sceptre
757
In 2004, which funny man found himself speaking 'Spanglish'?
Jim Carrey
Robin Williams
Adam Sandler
Ben Stiller
758
Who played Jim Stark in 'Rebel Without a Cause'?
James Dean
Kirk Douglas
Burt Lancaster
John Wayne
759
Which famous explorer was associated principally with Antarctica?
Sir Ralph Fiennes
Roald Amundsen
Sir Vivian Fuchs
Sir Ernest Shackleton
760
Where does the Great North Run start?
South Shields
Newcastle
Sunderland
Gateshead
761
Complete the name of this Italian fashion house: Dolce and... What?
Missoni
Lauren
Gabbana
Klein
762
The Dakar Rally originally started in which city?
London
Cairo
Berlin
Paris
763
What is the lowest in tone of these woodwind instruments?
Piccolo
Flute
Bassoon
Oboe
764
Which of these is legally taken by bodybuilders to boost muscle growth and performance?
Propecia
Creatine
Viagra
Rohypnol
765
What does a meteor have to do to become a meteorite?
Burn brighter than -5 in magnitude
Make a whistling sound
Come to rest on the Earth's surface
Be followed by a hail of smaller debris
766
In this film, Morgan Spurlock ate McDonalds for a month. Which wasn't an affect of this diet?
Sexual Dysfunction
Heart Palpitations
Scurvy
Depression
767
Bruce Lee invented 'Jeet Kune Do', roughly translating as... What?
Way of the Intercepting Fist
Way of the Socky Chop
Way of the Battered Punch
Way of the Dragon
768
Until their 2001 move, the Reunion Area was home to which NBA team?
Dallas Mavericks
Atlanta Hawks
Houston Rockets
Denver Nuggets
769
What do the Latin words 'Ante Meridiem' mean?
Before the Middle of the Day
Before Sunset
After the Middle of the Day
After Sunset
770
In the cult film 'The Magnificent Seven', how many of the seven survived?
Three
One
Two
Four
771
What is the first name of Fletcher's cellmate 'Godber' in the TV sitcom 'Porridge'?
Lenny
Ives
Norman
Luke
772
Which is the hardest substance in the human body?
Nose Cartilage
Toe Nail
Tooth Enamel
Knee Bone
773
What did Nellie the Elephant do next after packing her trunk and saying goodbye to the circus?
Rampaged right through Suburbia
Trundled back to the jungle
Went to work in the city
Wandered up the Savannah
774
What was the title of Fairground Attraction's No. 1 single in 1988?
Sledgehammer
Helter Skelter
Perfect
Life is a Rollercoaster
775
Who invented a dance called 'The Good Foot' in 1969, said to be a forerunner of breakdancing?
James Brown
Louis Armstrong
George Clinton
'Jelly Roll' Morton
776
Who does Portman play in 'Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace'?
Queen Padmé Naberrie Amidala
Queen Padmerrie Admé Amidyla
Queen Patmé Mayberrie Amygdala
Queen Angela Lansbury Spatula
777
What was the name of the first American space station?
Homebase 1
Spacebase
Skylab
Apollo 18
778
Which of these actresses allegedly drinks their own urine for the good of their health?
Courtney Love
Angelina Jolie
Pamela Anderson
Demi Moore
779
In which soap opera did Ian McKellen make a few appearances?
The Archers
Emmerdale Farm
EastEnders
Coronation Street
780
Which of these is not one of the first twenty-five member states of the European Union?
Estonia
Lithuania
Switzerland
Sweden
781
In the 1948 film 'The Red Shoes', Moira Shearer wears red... What?
Wellingtons
Dr. Martens
Running Shoes
Ballet Shoes
782
In which 'Zone' does Christopher Walken find himself in the 1983 horror classic?
Twilight
Boy
Dead
War
783
Where did Robbie Williams famously play to the largest UK audience ever?
Wembley Stadium
Glastonbury
Knebworth
Earls Court
784
What fanciful Easter present was sold for £8.9 million in December 2007?
Cadbury's factory
A cave near Jerusalem
Faberge egg
The Easter Bunny
785
When was the last time a lunar eclipse and solar eclipse happened simultaneously?
1503
0 AD
1999
It's impossible and has never happened
786
Which of these countries borders Costa Rica?
Panama
Poland
Portugal
Paraguay
787
Turkish striker Hakan ____ scored the fastest ever World Cup goal, 11 seconds after kickoff.
Baggio
Şükür
Platini
Reçber
788
What nationality is Formula 1 racer Takuma Sato?
Danish
Swedish
Norwegian
Japanese
789
What was the name of the Duke of Wellington's horse?
Red Rum
Copenhagen
Desert Orchid
Mr. Ed
790
Who is this magnificent gunslinger?
Charles Bronson
Robert Vaughn
James Coburn
Steve McQueen
791
Who delivered Beck's wife Marissa Ribisi at her birth?
Beck's Mother
Beck Himself
Beck's Midwife
Beck's Father
792
In the TV show 'The Vicar of Dibley', what is the vicar's name?
Geraldine
Jennifer
Vicky
Harriet
793
Which celebrity couple named their first child 'Apple'?
Madonna and Guy Ritchie
Chris Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow
Adam and Eve
John Lennon and Yoko Ono
794
Translate this number into French.
Quatre-Vingt-Seize
Quatre-Vingt-Dix-Neuf
Quatre-Vingt-Dix-Sept
Quatre-Vingt-Huit
795
Why is the cupcake so called?
It is the size of a cup
It is eaten with a cup of tea
It is served on a saucer
Its ingredients are measured with cups
796
When were garden gnomes first introduced to Britain?
1847 by Sir Charles Lamport
1569 by Sir Richard Grenville
191 A.D. by Emperor Commodus
1945 by Victorious British Troops
797
Which supermodel pole danced in a White Stripes video?
Erin O'Connor
Kate Moss
Naomi Campbell
Cindy Crawford
798
Which of these movies does not feature a tornado?
The Day After Tomorrow
The Wizard of Oz
A Mighty Wind
Twister
799
Which of these phrases best describes 'Tourism'?
Practice of Pleasure
Gulliver's Travellers
Travelling for Pleasure
Travelling for Food
800
Which be-spectacled comedian said 'I've arrived, and to prove it I'm here'?
Norman Wisdom
Ernie Wise
Tommy Cooper
Arthur Askey
801
'The Brain' and 'Benny the Ball' were members of whose gang?
Fat Cat
Roobarb
Top Cat
Cool Cat
802
The Egyptians worshipped a crocodile-like god called... what?
Anubis
Horus
Seth
Sobek
803
Where would you find a 'Hospital Corner'?
On a Nurse
On a Bus
On a Bed
On Top of a Church Tower
804
Who becomes the object of Daniel's affections in 'The Karate Kid'?
Molly Ringwald
Bridget Fonda
Demi Moore
Elisabeth Shue
805
Why was the Bauhaus School closed in 1933?
The Nazi Party felt it 'Un-German'
Arsonists kept torching it
Education was considered evil
It simply ran out of money
806
Why is Mecca a sacred place in Islam?
Muhammad was born there
The Quran was written there
The reason is lost in history
Muhammad died there
807
Which of these operas is set in Ancient Egypt?
Carmen
Madame Butterfly
Turandot
Aida
808
What was the first name of 'Blackadder'?
Edmund
Edward
Edgar
Edwin
809
Christopher Columbus discovered America in 1492, but when did they make a film about it?
1992
1996
1994
1998
810
'Sir, Yes Sir!' Which of these soldiers is saluted by all others in the British Army?
Field Marshal
Major-Domo
Major-General
Chief Commander
811
What did Somerset Maugham say should be eaten three times a day in England?
Chocolate
Fruit Cake
Pancakes
Breakfast
812
Black cab drivers in London are supposed to know every road in the city. What is this known as?
The A to Z
The Byway Code
The Knowledge
The Ken
813
Queen Elizabeth II holds which record as a British Monarch?
Largest Crown
Most Dogs
Youngest Coronation
Longest Reign
814
Which of these vessels of the body might a vampire be interested in?
Neuron
Capillary
Hemoline
Alveolar
815
The French for Easter is 'Pâques', deriving from the Hebrew for... What?
Nails
Chocolate
Resurrection
Passover
816
What do you add to Champagne to make a Buck's Fizz?
Orange Juice
Blackcurrant Juice
Grapefruit Juice
Red Wine
817
Which 2004 film followed two men on a wine-tasting road trip through California?
The Motorcycle Diaries
Before Sunset
Super Size Me
Sideways
818
For which Bond film did Crow record the theme song?
GoldenEye
The World is Not Enough
Tomorrow Never Dies
OctoPussy
819
In the human heart, what is the 'Aorta'?
A muscle that keeps the heart beating
A vein connecting the heart and lungs
A useless bit of skin
An artery carrying blood from the heart
820
'I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles' is a song famously sung by whom?
The Gorillaz
Alice in Wonderland
Fans of West Ham United
Mary Poppins
821
If you were Kevin Bacon getting skewered at Camp Crystal Lake, what film would you be in?
A Nightmare on Elm Street
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre
Driller Killer
Friday the Thirteenth
822
Who wasn't married to serial monogamist Patsy Kensit?
Martin Kemp
Jim Kerr
Liam Gallagher
Dan Donovan
823
Which well-known actor provided the voice for Danger Mouse?
David Jason
Tom Baker
Edward Fox
Robbie Coltrane