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1. In a survey 4% of US employees never do what at work? Laugh
2. Which sitcom was set in Dunns River Connecticut? Soap
3. Fred Silverman invented the name Scooby Do named after who? Frank Sinatra
4. What does Intel stand for? Integrated Electronics
5. Which game was called Beano till Edwin Lowe renamed it? Bingo
6. In the US what was free before 1863? Mail service
7. What was Helen Keller's first word? Water
8. Middle Ages having what creatures in the house was good luck? Ants
9. What is the full name of the creator of Peter Pan? James Mathew Barrie
10. On a piano the left pedal is the soft what's the right called? Sustaining
11. One anger Two mirth Three wedding Four birth what are they? Crows
12. Specifically to what does Episcopal refer? Bishops
13. Which sort of court case causes the most perjury? Contested Divorce
14. Which country consumes the most chicken per capita? Saudi Arabia
15. And which country comes second? Israel
16. Saint Homobonus is the Patron Saint of who? Business People
17. Which item first appeared in Superior Hotel Montana in 1908? Gideon Bible
18. What became a full Olympic sport in 1992? Badminton
19. Which actor used to sweep out lions cages for a living? Sylvester Stallone
20. The average American does it 1811 times in their life - what? Eat at MacDonald's
21. Who was the first computer millionaire? Herman Hollerith
22. Tasseomancy is fortune telling using what? Tea Leaves
23. In UK whose private house has its own court and 11 prison cells? Lord Mayor London
Mansion House
24. The buffalo weaver is the only bird to develop a false what? Penis to flash for mates
25. In what famous US building would you find Broadway? Alcatraz - main prison block
26. Whose memoirs were called There and back again? Bilbo Baggins The Hobbit
27. Which dish gets its name from the French meaning to stir? Ratatouille
28. Where would you find the stuffing box and sucking rod? Oil Well Pump
29. Pidge appeared in which Disney film? Lady and Tramp pet name Lady
30. The average size of what is a grain of sand? Meteor
31. There are 20 days in the week in whose calendar? Aztec
32. A young dogs a pup what's the correct name for a young skunk? A kit or kitten
33. Okamoto in Japan is the worlds largest maker of what? Condoms
34. Apis Mnevis Onuphis 3 names for the sacred what of Egypt? Bull
35. It costs $30 a day in Austria to do this nude in winter - what? Cross country skiing
36. On TV what team worked out of Iolani Palace? Hawaii 5 0
37. Escaping convicts used to drop what to throw dogs off the scent? Red Herrings
38. What first name has been used by most presidents? James
39. The word cruise comes from which language? Dutch Kruisen
40. In a survey US ERs what is the most commonly broken bone? Clavicle or Collar Bone
41. In computing who are floppy and mootilda? Gateways cows
42. In the US money is still top marital argument what is second? What to watch on TV
43. In Japan they sell a last climax - what is it? Brand of tissues
44. In US only 8 % of women do it - but it changes their lives what? Propose marriage to
boyfriend
45. The Swiss spend the worlds most money per capita on what? Insurance
46. Arthur Paul designed which icon - appears on a magazine? Playboy bunny
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47. The Jewish prayer for the dead Kaddish is in what language? Written Hebrew but in
Aramaic
48. What is the name of Doctor Claws pet in Inspector Gadget? Madcat
49. Which magazine is most often stolen from US libraries? Sports Illustrated
50. Which actress had a job putting cosmetics on corpses? Whoopee Goldberg
51. So far 11 US presidents have been what? Generals
52. 6300 was the biggest cast in a commercial for what company? British Airways
53. Knock-Knock was the first cartoon starring what character 1940? Woody Woodpecker
54. The Sweater Shop International was a competition which sport? Snooker
55. Greek mythology women of Lemnos did what to their husbands? Murder
56. Goodfellow's Lumholtz's and Bennett's type of what animal? Tree Kangaroo
57. TVs Ben Casey started with Man Woman Birth Death and what? Infinity
58. What was banned in Indonesia for stimulating passion? Hula Hoops
59. If a Turkish judge breaks a pencil what does it mean? Your death sentence
60. In the film Jumping Jack Flash what is Jack's code key? B Flat
61. Washington police officers get a half hour class in how to what? Sit Down
62. What is the worlds largest food company? Nestle
63. What is a cremnophobe afraid of? Falling down stairs
64. What is the most common name for Playboy centrefolds? Susan
65. Who is the tallest telletubbie? Tinky Winky
66. Boston Red Sox are The Pilgrims but what were they before? The Somerset's
67. In the A Team name Murdoch's invisible dog? Billy
68. In 1900 Americans did it for 9hour 20 min now its 7hour 20 what? Sleep
69. The first one was 5 x 20 the first what? Spreadsheet
70. 1 in 20 children born in US today will do what? Serve time in prison
71. Where in the world are the most roses grown? Texas
72. In the USA on January 1 you have the greatest risk of what? Being Murdered
73. Lexico was invented in 1932 what did it change its name to? Scrabble
74. Ten 1000 virgins bought insurance against what in 2000? Immaculate conception
75. Which profession drinks the most coffee? Health care
76. Which duo has won seven Oscars? Tom and Jerry
77. What is tattooed on the Marlboro mans hand? An Eagle
78. The classical music term fugue comes from Latin meaning what? Flight
79. What Bond thing did Roger Moore not do in 7 films? Drink Martinis - and smoke
80. The term warts and all comes from a portrait of who? Oliver Cromwell
81. Nevada and Canberra are varieties of which vegetable? Cauliflower
82. For which game would you win the Plimpton Cup? Backgammon
83. What was the distress call before SOS? CQD - come quick danger
84. Where would you see sprites blur jets and elves? Thunderstorm electrical discharge
85. Name Casper the friendly ghosts horse? Nightmare
86. What is the most common surname for Motel owners in the US? Patel
87. Ancient Romans dyed their hair with what waste product? Bird Shit
88. What in history were the Beaver, Dartmouth and Eleanor? Ships Boston Tea Party
89. Name Lois Lanes stewardess sister? Lucy Lane
90. Who is on the most popular us commemorative stamp? Elvis
91. Gabriel Fallopius is credited with inventing what? Condoms
92. What does Honolulu mean in Hawaiian? Sheltered Harbour
93. Food served nivernaise has what ingredient? Carrots
94. What is a hoblet? A Vasectomised ferret
95. 209 Popes have been Italian which country has the 2nd highest? France
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96. A Cruciverbalist is interested in what? Crossword Puzzles
97. Name Indiana Joneses dog? Indiana
98. The Indian name Singh translates as what? Lion
99. What is the only patented uniform / costume in the USA? Playboy Bunny Girls
100. What was the first 90 minute TV series in 1962? The Virginian
101. Trismus is a muscular spasm where in the body? Jaw - like lockjaw
102. In films who could win the Golden Boot award? Actors in cowboy films
103. What do the initials IOU stand for on an IOU? I Owe Unto
104. A fagotist is a person who does what? Plays the Bassoon
105. What are popcorn, moss and seed? Knitting Stitches
106. Which food item contains the most residual pesticides? Peaches
107. In the US what job has an average IQ of 104? Policeman
108. Great Brother is the Chinese translation of which drug? Viagra
109. Which English name produces the most nicknames? Elizabeth
110. Which fruit is the symbol of hospitality? Pineapple
111. Which city is built on 118 islands? Venice
112. Before it meant tall building what did skyscraper mean? Tall sailing ships masts
113. Rudolf the red nosed reindeer had a girlfriend - name her? Clarissa
114. Which author sold most books in the first half of 20th century? Edgar Rice Burroughs
115. In which sport is the Lugano trophy awarded? Road Walking
116. Which song is performed at start Indiana Jones Temple of Doom? Anything Goes
117. Amnesic, Diarrhetic and Paralytic main types of what poisoning? Shellfish
118. Donald Baxter McMillan compiled the first what dictionary? Eskimo - English
119. In 1950 what character was on first metal lunchbox in the US? Hopalong Cassidy
120. And in 1985 who was on the last one produced? Rambo
121. Which US state has the highest divorce rate? Arkansas
122. What was the first publicly televised sporting event in Japan? A Baseball Match
123. If you have a buccula what have you got? Double Chin
124. Which insect is the symbol of female potency? The Honey Bee
125. Optiphone, Lustreer and Mirascope early names for which item? Television
126. The name of which fabric comes from the Persian word for spun? Taffeta
127. What job does an Oikologiost do? Housekeeper
128. In 1969 Sport was the first magazine to run an ad for what? Condoms
129. Purple green gold are the official colours which annual event? Mardi Gras
130. What is Homer Simpsons greatest fear? Sock Puppets
131. Cassius Marcellus Coolidge painted which famous paintings? Dogs playing pool cards etc
132. Why was McDonalds fillet of fish invented? Meatless Lent
133. Lusophone describes countries whose main language is what? Portuguese
134. Where would you see analog watches showing 10.10? On most watch advertisements
135. In WW1 what warning device was on the top of Eiffel Tower? Parrots
136. According to doctors people with what pets fall asleep easiest? Fish
137. What is sometimes referred to as Zulu time? Greenwich mean time
138. What was originally called olive oil water? Vaseline
139. Average US male does it in 11.4 mins but female takes 13 what? Shower
140. Nylon was invented in 1934 what product first used it? Toothbrush
141. Who was the original choice to play the terminator? O J Simpson
142. What rivers name translates as river of hate? Styx in Hades
143. The average what is designed to last for 180 wearings? Bra
144. What is the full name of Batman's butler? Albert Pennyworth
145. On which annual day do most heart attacks occur? New years day
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146. What is the name for the number 1 followed by 100 zeros? Google
147. Who invented wax paper? Thomas Edison
148. What is the name of Porky Pigs nephew? Cicero
149. Ancel Keys developed which US soldiers item? K rations
150. If you suffered from acronyx what have you got? Ingrown Toenail
151. What was the first TV theme song to hit number one US charts? Davy Crocket
152. Brownie Wise first cover woman on Business week developed what? Tupperware Party
153. What was the first food designed for the microwave? Popcorn
154. In the US what was the first TV test symbol? Dollar sign
155. Which painters work is the most stolen? Pablo Picasso
156. Name award shaped like a teapot with a skull and crossbones? Agatha - for crime mystery
writers
157. What does Abraham Lincoln never do in any photographs? Smile
158. Pif Paf Pof is the Dutch equivalent of which English phrase? Snap Crackle Pop
159. Before 1687 clocks never had what? Minute hands
160. What is the most profitable section in supermarkets? 1 Meat - 2 Fresh veg 3 Pet Food
161. The average American eats 5666 what in their lifetime? Fried Eggs
162. Who is the spouse of the Duke of Normandy? Philip Duke of Edinburgh
163. Which old English time unit is 1.5 minutes long? A Moment
164. In Las Vegas which gambling thing generates the most profit? Slot Machines
165. What colour is Queen Elizabeth's blotting paper? Black
166. Where can you find Clippit? Excel help assistant paperclip
167. In the 13th century European children were baptised with what? Beer
168. Which popular cartoon strip has never included an adult? Peanuts
169. What is the most common street name in the USA? Park Street
170. According to one estimate Benjamin Franklin had 24 what? Bastards Illegitimate children
171. Before tennis what drew spectators to Wimbledon? Croquet
172. Which famous ship and whiskeys name means short underskirt? Cutty Sark
173. Beethoven gave up what while writing his ninth symphony? Bathing
174. In 1776 the first union went on strike in the US what job? Journeyman Printers
175. Name the first foreign company to open a factory in the USA? Volkswagen
176. Whose secretary was Loelia Ponsonby? James Bond
177. Who was Mussolini's favourite cartoon character? Donald Duck
178. According to truck drivers which US state has the worst drivers? California
179. Name Frosty the Snowman's son? Chilly Millie Daughter Crystal wife
180. What's most commonly used password on computer systems? Password
181. Who was the first trapeze artist to perform without a net? Jules Leotard
182. If you suffer from protanopia you cannot see what? Colour red
183. What occurs in September and December more than any other month? Letter E
184. Alectryomanchy is another name for what banned UK 1849? Cockfighting
185. In Bewitched Aunt Clara had a collection of what? Doorknobs
186. For what was Joan of Arc made a Saint? Her Virginity
187. What was the most bombed place in WW2? Malta
188. As a performer what one thing would Elvis never do? An Encore
189. The word Utopia from Greek means what? Nowhere
190. Wife Beware in 1933 was the first film shown where? A Drive in theatre
191. What did Einstein call "the most difficult thing to understand"? Income Taxes
192. Firefly, Longhorn, Harlequin and Tortoise types of what? Beetles
193. El Dago was the name of whose first private plane? Frank Sinatra
194. Mentu Egyptian Tyr Norse Gods of what? War
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195. Disney's Pluto (nee Rover) was originally whose pet dog? Minnie Mouse
196. Who is only artist that toured with Elvis, Beatles and Eagles? Roy Orbison
197. What is the most used expression in any language on earth? Ok
198. In US what sporting good outsells Base Basket and Footballs? Frisbees sales beat all
combined
199. On what common item would you find a worm? Corkscrew it's the spiral part
200. What is the only creature born with horns? Giraffe
201. In CHIPS what make of motorcycles did they ride? Kawasaki
202. Where is the busiest highway in the USA - It's a bridge? New York's George Washington
203. Which screenwriter has received the most Oscar nominations? Woody Allen
204. What job would regularly use kerfs? Carpenter - first cut to guide saw
205. In the New Testament publicans had what job? Tax Collectors
206. Which US city was once named Porkopolis? Cincinnati
207. A puggle is a baby what? Echidna
208. Men without chest hair are more likely to get what disease? Cirrhosis of the liver
209. What common item were once called moth patches? Freckles
210. What is written at the bottom of a Oiuja board? Good bye
211. Tucson Arizona what's officially known as pavement deficiencies? Potholes in the road
212. What would you find in a vivarium? Snakes
213. What does YoYo mean in English? Come-Come
214. What word do Alaskan sled drivers shout to move their teams? Hike not Mush
215. Cardinal, Barlinka and Napoleon are varieties of what? Black Grapes
216. Which word literally meaning sweet paste is a breakfast item? Marmalade
217. What is the only edible orchid? Vanilla
218. Average woman's 1.5 times bigger than average mans - what? Circumference of Thighs
219. What plants name means wild growing by the Volga? Rhubarb - Rha is Volga Barb - Wild
220. Writing with light is the literal meaning of what word from Greek? Photography
221. 1964 Iowa City had one Tokyo the other only ones in world what? Sperm Banks
222. The British consume twice as much per capita as the US - what? Baked Beans
223. On Quaker Oats what word is written on the scroll on the box? Pure
224. Anhedonia is the inability to feel what? Pleasure
225. What is 42% carbohydrates 5% protein and 53% fat? Chocolate
226. Literal translation what Persian word is leg garment? Panamas
227. What was originally called flowmatic? Cobol
228. Who was born in Wattenscheid Germany November 11th 1920? James Bond
229. What was the first item made from aluminium? Rattle for Napoleon III
230. In Happy Days name Fonzies dog? Spunky
231. In 1477 the first advert in English offered what for sale? Prayer Book
232. Only dead people can be on US postage stamps except who? Astronauts
233. In 1778 name the first country to send an ambassador to US? France
234. What did the ancient Romans throw at weddings? Wheat
235. Eisenhower trophy is given annually to what best amateur team? Golf
236. Name the dogs in Magnum PI? Zeus Apollo
237. The name for which body organ translates as all flesh? Pancreas
238. According to historians what is the oldest device still used? Toothpicks
239. Women do it weekly to sleep better men every two weeks what? Change sheets
240. Who rejected the Olivia Newton John role in Grease? Marie Osmond
241. 80% of restaurant diners don't do what? Eat dessert
242. Anthropologists say what is the worlds oldest profession? Witch Doctor
243. The hop-low is the worlds smallest what? Mushroom
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244. At the borders of reality is French translation what TV show? The X Files
245. What does a hygrometer measure? Humidity
246. Cross garnet, Strap, Butt and Back flap types of what? Hinges
247. Archaeologists found 145 what in King Tuts tomb? Loincloths
248. 63% of Americans spend five minutes a day looking for what? TV remote control
249. Which vegetable is 91% water? Cabbage
250. A melcryptovestimentaphiliac compulsively steals what? Knickers
251. Name the 3 headed dog in Harry Potter and Philosophers stone? Fluffy
252. What product ranks number one in consumer brand loyalty? Cigarettes
253. And which one comes second? Mayonnaise
254. 9% of divorced people say they still do what? Have sex together
255. Common, English, Flemish, Running and Stack types of what? Brick wall bonds how laid
256. Which English word comes from the French for candle? Chandelier
257. On Earth what would you find in an orbit? Eyeball - orbits eye socket skull
258. Which European capitol city is a cannon fired at 1.00 pm daily? Edinburgh
259. A shroff is an expert in what? Testing coins
260. Quiz bandlore coblentz disk all different names for what item? Yoyo - from Tagalog
261. Name first person to hit a golf ball over 400 yards with 6 iron? Alan Shepherd on the moon
262. Which countries name translates as place with a great river? Paraguay
263. Rose O'Neil created the Kewpie doll where is it signed? Sole of Foot
264. Worldwide most capitol cities begin with which letter? B
265. Who's first person to win Wimbledon singles on a tie breaker? Evonne Cawley
266. In 1789 Britain legally adopted what officially? Hanging - before it was burning
267. What Frenchman was the king of chefs and chef of Kings? August Escoffier
268. What has the chemical formula H2O2? Hydrogen Peroxide
269. Medieval wine measurement there are two buts to a what? Tun
270. Which materials name comes from the French for rag? Chiffon
271. What is the state fruit of Louisiana? Strawberry
272. In Italy their I Puffi In Hungary Torpok Samafu in Japan - what? Smurfs
273. What musical instrument has gourd, shoulder, nut and leaves? A Sitar
274. Mountain ranges like Sierra Nevada what does Nevada mean? Snow Topped
275. How often does a quotidian thing occur? Daily
276. 1838 Los Angeles man needed a licence to do what to a woman? Serenade her
277. In Burma illegal possession of what item can mean prison? A Modem
278. At a Quaker wedding it is forbidden to do what? Take photographs
279. Which variety of apple is on the Beatles apple label? Granny Smith
280. Which Shakespeare play was originally entitled What You Will? Twelfth Night
281. Name was the first city to mint its own gold coins in 1252? Florence thus florin
282. In the US 20,000 what are made for children each year? TV ads 7000 cereals
283. What was added to Band Aids in 1940? Red opening string
284. Little Larry Puny Pete Small Sam considered names of who? Dickens Tiny Tim
285. What did Barbie first get in 1962? Her car made by Irwin for Mattel
286. Which member of lily family is named from Greek for sprout? Asparagus
287. Whose alphabet was called the Futhark? Vikings
288. Azote is the old name for what element? Nitrogen
289. British sailors got lime juice US cranberry what Danish get? Sauerkraut to stop scurvy
290. If you ain't done it by age 40 chances are you never will what? Go to Prison
291. During menstruation the sensitivity of woman's what is reduced? Middle Finger
292. What product was originally called drybak? Duct Tape
293. A pogonip is what type of weather condition? Heavy winter fog with ice crystals
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294. Why is rice grown in flooded paddy's? Drown weeds
295. What is the most easy thing to recycle? 1 Aluminium 2 Glass 3 Paper
296. What is roasted in South Africa and eaten like popcorn? Termites
297. Which cartoon character lives in Sweetwater? Popeye's home port
298. The Ideal toy company was the first to mass produce what item? Teddy Bears
299. Which European city spends the most on the arts each year? Frankfurt
300. If you had Tritonopia what would you not see? Colour Blue
301. Whose advert slogan was You press the button we do the rest? Kodak
302. Thunder music is the literal translation of which musical term? Philharmonic
303. US actor William Gillette invented which characters phrase? Elementary my dear Watson
304. What is the sacred animal of Thailand? The white elephant
305. Collective nouns - a streak of which creatures? Tigers
306. In 1926 Japan deleted 800000 feet from US films showing what? Kissing - it was unclean
307. What could Victorian advertisements not show? Beds - hidden behind curtains
308. Jumping Badger was the original name of which Indian leader? Chief Sitting Bull
309. 1878 Wanamaker's of Philadelphia first US store to install what? Electric Lights
310. Mansard, Gambrel and Hip all types of what? Building roof
311. Utah the states name comes from Navaho meaning what? Upper
312. What is the fastest racket sport - over 200 mph? Badminton
313. Which key word was removed from the Olympic charter in 1971? Amateur
314. What is taught at the Californian Academy of Tauromaquia? Bullfighting
315. In their lifetime the average human grows 8 feet of what? Nose Hair
316. What's unusual about phone directory in Iceland? Alphabetical by forename
317. We know who Darth Vader is but what's Vader mean in Dutch? Father
318. A mouse's is bigger than an elephants - what? Sperm
319. 40000 Americans are injured each year where?In the toilet
320. Lahnaphophobia is the fear of what? Vegetables
321. One third of Taiwanese funeral processions include what? A stripper
322. In Holland what would you do with bare buttocks in the grass? Eat them mix of string and
navy beans
323. What's name translates from Chinese as white vegetable? Bok choy
324. In Korea which animal is the symbol of long life? The deer
325. What on average is two inches wide but 2 miles long? A lightning bolt
326. What do dieters say is the most difficult food to give up? Cheese
327. What was the punishment in Ancient Rome for water pollution? 100 lashes
328. In the US women own 35% of what? All businesses
329. In the 1950s which film star was paid $5000 a week? Lassie
330. In 1996 what was the most common use for a computer 46%? Bookkeeping invoicing WP
45%
331. What does the energiser bunny wear on his feet? Flip flops
332. Epistemology is the study of what? Knowledge
333. In 1999 20% of all US tourists came from which country? Japan
334. Which US TV show was the top rated in the 1988 89 season? Roseanne
335. In Shakespeare what is Richard III title before he becomes king? Duke of Gloucester
336. Hermes, Symphony and Anik are all what? Communication satellites
337. Wine brandy sherry almonds raisins orange make glogg in which country? Sweden a
Christmas punch drink
338. Red Connors played by Edgar Buchanan which cowboys partner? Hopalong Cassidy
339. Ignoring obvious what links Minotaur Harpy Centaur and Sphinx? All part human
340. What comes in varieties freestone and clingstone? Peaches
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341. What links Pythagoras, Hitler, GB Shaw and Henry Thoreau? Vegetarians
342. The Westminster is the oldest and biggest what in the USA? Dog Show
343. Men play it at 40 feet women 30 feet what game? Horseshoes
344. Which city has the most homeless cats per square mile? Rome
345. Abbot - Costello routine who's on first name the pitcher? Tomorrow
346. What links Wade - Spode - Misen - Delft? Pottery
347. What creature is the symbol of medicine? Snake
348. A male racehorse can do it in 14 seconds - what? Copulate as can any male horse
349. What body part gets bigger as the day progresses? Feet 5 to 10%
350. In 1995 the average US public school had 75 what? Computers installed
351. 60% of women say they have eleven a day - 11 what? Emails
352. Limnology is the study of what? Marshes from Greek limoe
353. Illustrator Sydney Paget created the trademarks of who? Sherlock Holmes Deerstalker
354. The dybbuk is a creature in which peoples mythology? Jewish migrating soul enters body
355. Wyatt Earp, Frank James, Abraham Lincoln what actor links? Henry Fonda
356. Something that is fistular is what shape? Pipe shaped
357. What brought Frosty the Snowman to life? An old silk hat
358. The most common hat in the world is made out of what? Bamboo
359. In a church who would use the chancel? Choir they sit there
360. Which male name means God will judge? Daniel
361. What is the oldest country in Europe? San Marino 301 ad
362. Who would wear motley? Jester voloured clothing
363. In the film industry what is a flipper (used by child actors)? False teeth to hide gaps
364. Common non domestic animal is not mentioned in the Bible? Rats Cats are domestic
365. Which countries name translates as land of the free? Thailand
366. The sliothar is a leather covered cork ball used in which sport? Hurling
367. If something is coked en brochette how is it done? On a skewer
368. What physical feature gives the platypus it's name? Webbed feet
369. Who would use a plessor? Doctor reflex hammer
370. In Shakespeare who is Romeos love - before Juliet? Rosaline
371. Which country did the French know as Terra Napoleon? Australia
372. In Greek mythology what type of creature was Chiron? Wise Centaur
373. In British nobility which title is the highest? Duke
374. Waving a yellow flag is the international signal for what? Infectious disease
375. Who would wear a diadem? Kings headband
376. In an orchestra which instrument has the greatest number? Violins
377. Shoot the moon is a term used in which card game? Hearts - win all
378. Zapateodo is a rhythmic device used in what music style? Flamenco
379. What is always served early in a formal Japanese meal? Sashimi - raw fish
380. What is the correct name for a two handed timber saw? Whipsaw
381. Which animals make a sound called nuzzing? Camels
382. What was the working title of the TV series Dallas? Houston
383. In your body where is the macula? Eye centre of the retina
384. With what would you rock the baby or walk the dog? A Yoyo
385. Who was known as The man in Black? Johnny Cash
386. In Dick Dastardly's Vulture squadron name the mechanic? Clunk he did not talk but
whistled
387. In 1956 Irme Nagy lead a revolt in which country? Hungary against Russia - Stalin
388. What river flows from Mount Hermon into the Dead Sea? Jordan via Sea of Galilee
389. The liqueur crème de cassis is made from what? Blackcurrants
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390. What agency began as a group of mercenary guards? Texas Rangers
391. In Bewitched name Samantha's identical cousin? Serena
392. The Stasi were an intelligence organisation in what country? East Germany
393. Who got a gold single for the song Daniel in 1973? Elton John
394. The Flavian Amphitheatre is better known as what? Colosseum in Rome
395. Miso a basic ingredient in Japanese cooking is made of what? Soybean paste
396. The musical word scherzo comes from Italian meaning what? Joke
397. A villanelle is a type of what? Poem like Dylan Thomas Go not softly etc
398. Which cities name comes from Algonquin meaning traders? Ottawa
399. Five out of six of the Village people have got what? Moustaches
400. What's the correct name for a young un-bred male fur seal? Batchelor
401. Strine is the vernacular language spoken in which country? Australia
402. Cardinal and Ordinal are types of what? Numbers - 1 2 3 - 1st 2nd 3rd
403. What's the name of Disney's Little Mermaid? Aerial
404. Where does the abbreviation for pound lb come from? Libra the scales
405. What was Disney's Donald Duck originally called? Donald Drake
406. What was the longest running primetime TV drama 20 seasons? Gunsmoke
407. What is generally thought to be the oldest breed of dog? Chow-Chow
408. In which European city is Charles university? Prague
409. Which girls name comes from German meaning battle? Hilda
410. 1200 in Roman numerals gives what sporting body? MCC
411. Red white blue yellow green which colours missing from Rubik's cube? Orange
412. Where would you find a canton, halyard and field? On a Flag
413. This sport is called camogie women play what's it when men do? Hurling
414. A Treskilling Yellow sold for over $2 million in 1996 what is it? A Stamp
415. Name of which household object comes from Latin to wonder at? Mirror
416. Which vegetable is also a flower? Broccoli
417. What does a necrographer do? Writes Obituaries
418. Name bald head character that peers over walls saying wot no? Chad
419. Those born on April Fools day are what star sign? Aires
420. In British army what ranks between Major General and Colonel? Brigadier
421. In beer measurement 72 pints make a what? Firkin
422. In the Chinese horoscope what animal comes last alphabetically? Tiger
423. What is a leprechaun's usual job? Cobbler or shoemaker
424. What did Robert Ballard discover in 1985? The Titanic
425. If you are using Prime Tierce and Octave what are you doing? Fencing
426. What is measured in units called phon? Sound
427. In June 1906 where was the worlds first grand prix held? Le Mans in France
428. If silver's is stamped with a leopard in which city was it assayed? London
429. 1899 what first was installed Palace Royal hotel San Francisco? Jukebox
430. In which city is the Kentucky Derby run? Louisville
431. What is the only silent film to win best picture Oscar? Wings
432. In 1923 the BBC first broadcast what on the radio? Opera
433. Which of Santa's reindeer comes first alphabetically? Comet
434. November 28th 1948 what was the first TV western in the USA? Hopalong Cassidy
435. Which dance means in Portuguese snapping of a whip? Lambada
436. In 1965 who became country music's first millionairess? Loretta Lynn
437. Which country began the tradition of exchanging Xmas gifts? Italy
438. What is the English name for the constellation Mensa? Table
439. Who ordered the building of the Tower of London? William the Conqueror
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440. In the Simpsons name Ned Flanders wife? Maude
441. What was the first food consumed on the moon in Apollo 11? Turkey
442. France and which country contested first ever world cup match? Mexico
443. In the song My Darling Clemantine how did Clemantine die? Drowning
444. Terrence Nezman became more famous as who? Stanley Kubrick
445. What was introduced to the UK 1799 as a temporary measure? Income Tax
446. What was the full name of Dr Henry Jekyll's alter ego? Edward Hyde
447. In Curse of the Pink Panther who plays Clouseau after surgery? Roger Moore
448. In Wacky Races who drove the Turbo Terrific? Peter Perfect
449. Beelzebub is Hebrew for which phrase - also a novels title? Lord of the Flies
450. Fado is a musical style popular in which country? Portugal
451. 1961 who was first actress to win Oscar for a non English film? Sophia Loren
452. Which European city's name means home of the monks? Munich or Munchen
453. Which pop group had the most US No 1 singles in the 70s? Abba
454. WG Grace captained England at cricket and what else? Bowls
455. How did Scotland's Robert the Bruce die? From Leprosy
456. Caneletto is famous for landscapes of Venice and where? London
457. Name the first Bond film not based on an Ian Fleming book? Goldeneye
458. In which sport would you compete for the Nino Bibia cup? Bobsleighing
459. What is the most common name for US cities 66 of them? Fairview
460. In what game would you use a baguette? Boule - measuring / marking
461. In astronomy what are Pallas Vesta and Davida? Asteroids
462. In Friends where does Joey keep his favourite book? In the Freezer
463. One of the band steps is nicknamed H what's it stand for? Hyperactive
464. Which silent films stars contract forbade him smiling on screen? Buster Keaton
465. Who drove a Rolls Royce with a number plate FAB 1? Parker in Thunderbirds
466. Rapa Nui is better known as what? Easter Island
467. An Antarctic island was named after which cartoon character? Huckleberry Hound
468. Which western entertainments name literally means go round? Rodeo
469. In which city is the worlds busiest MacDonald's? Moscow
470. Who was the first golfer to get hole in one on British TV? Tony Jacklin
471. Baron Silas Greenback was the enemy of which cartoon character? Dangermouse
472. Which Shakespeare character had a daughter called Jessica? Shylock
473. In which sport do you need to score five to win? Fencing - five hits
474. In the original Star Trek who has unrequited love for Mr Spock? Nurse Chapel
475. The pop group Satan's Jesters found fame under what name? The Rolling Stones
476. Scientists took the word quark from which authors work? James Joyce
477. A female fox is a vixen what is the male fox called? Dog
478. What is myrmecology the study of? Ants
479. The chako war 1932 to 1935 was between which two countries? Bolivia and Paraguay
480. In the original Star Trek series name Spock's mother? Amanda
481. What is the English name for the constellation Hydra? Water Snake
482. Brian Warner is better known as who? Marilyn Manson
483. In the Chinese horoscope what animal comes first alphabetically? Boar
484. What are you doing if you use the egg position? Skiing
485. 1579 the Netherlands achieved independence from what country? Spain
486. Which TV detective kept his gun in a biscuit jar? Jim Rockford
487. In Monty Pythons Flying Circus Dinsdale was a giant what? Hedgehog
488. In 1931 what was the first live televised sporting event in the UK? The Derby
489. In dry measure 16 pints make up a what? Peck
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490. In TV series The Prisoner what's the name of the giant balloon? Rover
491. Mrs Hugh McCorquodale was famous as what literary figure? Barbara Cartland
492. In the Rocky films what was the name of Rocky's wife? Adrian
493. In which country is the worlds longest road tunnel? Switzerland
494. Who was the first UK royal interviewed on television? Prince Philip
495. In Ren and Stimpy what sort of dog is Ren? Chiuhauha
496. Thurle Sandstorm first world champion in 1923 at what sport? Ten Pin Bowling
497. What was the name of James Bonds housekeeper? May
498. Released in 1908 what was the first ever horror film? Dr Jeckyll and Mr Hyde
499. The word opera is a plural of opus meaning what? Grand Work
500. Fatima is a Christian shrine pilgrimage place in which country? Portugal
501. In which country would you find Lake Disappointment? Australia
502. What is measured in grains - four grains to a carat? Pearls
503. In Algeria what is rai? A form of music
504. Swansons introduced them in 1953 - what? TV Dinners
505. Which city was superman born in? Kryptonopolis
506. Which actress was the Connecticut state golf champ at age 16? Katherine Hepburn
507. Manticore was a mythical beast head of a man body of what? A Lion
508. Charles Bronson got acting job because he did what on demand? Belch or Burp
509. What herb gets its name from Latin for jewel of the sea? Rosemary Ros Marinas
510. Which job was so dangerous staff adverts wanted orphans only? Pony Express
511. Which painter spent last 4 years of his life on the run for murder? Carravagio for murder in
Rome
512. Where would you find bow, bay and traytime parts of what? Male deer's antlers
513. What nationality was Cleopatra? Greek
514. Sergey Bubka broke world record over 30 times in which event? Pole Vault
515. In which London street is the US embassy? Grosvener Square
516. Who is the alter ego of Henry the mild mannered janitor? Hong Kong Phooey
517. Which German city was the setting of Auf Wierdersehn Pet? Dusseldorf
518. Ailsa Craig, Bedford Champion and Rijnsburger varieties of what? Onions
519. What interested a nomologist? Scientific Laws
520. Which car company was founded by Sir William Lyons in 1922? Jaguar
521. Post boxes in the UK are red what colour are they in France? Yellow
522. What would an Irishman do with his shone? Cut Peat
523. In mythology who are sometimes called the dioscuri? Castor Pollux Zeus twin sons
524. Which group had hits with Fernando and Angelo? Brotherhood of Man
525. Vaduz is the capitol of where? Liechtenstein
526. The Simpsons are the longest running cartoon who is second? The Flintstones
527. 1777 George Macintosh created a red dye cudbear what is it? Litmus Ammonia and lichens
528. In which form of Japanese theatre are all roles played by men? Kabuki
529. Which spirit was once known as kill devil? Rum
530. 18% of Americans mention who in their will? Their pet
531. In Greek mythology Cronos and Rhea were the parents of who? Zeus
532. Richard Adams wrote the novel Shardik what was Shardik? A Bear
533. What was the last European nation to accept the potato? France
534. Which comic strip hero shares his name with a town in Turkey? Batman
535. In Bewitched name the witch doctor who treats Samantha? Doctor Bombay
536. The Archie Moore cup is competed for in which sport? Polo
537. In Gone With the Wind name Ashley Wilkes plantation? Twelve Oaks
538. In Ancient Rome what creature was the symbol of liberty? The Cat
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539. The Dove awards are presented annually for what? Gospel music
540. Cape Comorin is the most southerly point of where? India
541. Xmas UK children hang stockings what do Dutch children use? Shoes
542. In a survey 32% of wives would change their husbands what? Weight
543. The French newspaper La Monde translates as what? The World
544. Where is the dirtiest skin on your body? The face
545. According to USA today what is the favourite luxury car? 1 Lexus 2 Mercedes 3 BMW
546. The Demologos was the first steam powered what? Warship
547. In which city is the distinctive building of the saddledome? Calgary
548. A university has a campus what does it literally mean? A Field
549. What is the name of Snoopy's sister? Belle
550. Which country invented the clothing button in the 13th century? France
551. Richard Bachman is a pseudonym of which author? Steven King
552. What was invented in the 1800s and sold as a diarrhoea cure? Tomato Ketchup
553. Who was once billed as The Atomic Powered Singer? Elvis Presley
554. Where would you find Puck Miranda and Ariel? Circling Uranus
555. Fangio the greatest ever F1 driver once had what job? Bus Driver
556. Calamine is the ore what is the product? Zinc
557. According to Samuel Johnson what is the drink for heroes? Brandy
558. Which TV characters blood pressure was minus 3? Herman Munster
559. What is the opposite of dry - if its not wet? Sweet
560. In mythology which giant made of brass guarded Crete? Talus
561. In the Bible David played the Kinnor what is a Kinnor? Lyre
562. In which film did Woody Allen direct Sylvester Stallone? Bananas - 1971 Stallone a punk
563. The Amazon river dolphins are what colour? Pink
564. Elvis Presley said big what on a woman turned him off? Feet
565. Which French philosopher hid in alleys mooning passers by? Rousseau
566. What is thought to be the oldest English Cheese? Cheshire
567. Near Ayres Rock is a lake named after which composer? Mozart
568. In 1937 the BBC first televised which sporting event? Wimbledon
569. The lutra-lutra is which semi aquatic animal? Otter
570. What are Bullace, Kirke's Blue, and Opal varieties of? Plum
571. Harold H Hilton only Englishman to do what in golf in 1911? Won UK and US open same
year
572. What is a gurdwara? A Sikh temple
573. The aardvark is first animal in the dictionary what's second? Aardwolf
574. Frodo Baggins was the first to enter Britain using what? Pet Passport he was a dog
575. The Roman festival of Hilaria is equal to what modern day? April Fools Day
576. In Only Fools and Horses what is Rodney's middle name? Charlton
577. What was voted toy of the 20th century? Lego
578. Before 1938 toothbrushes were made using hairs from what? Beaver
579. What does the name Dracula mean in Romanian? Son of the Devil
580. Thanatology is the study of what? Death
581. Who wrote the book Gremlins in 1943 - later filmed? Roald Dahl
582. Whose name translates as Emperor of all? Genghis Khan
583. What group had a 70s hit with Ride a White Swan? T Rex
584. Dantes Inferno what crime was done by those in the lowest level? Betrayal
585. Who sang the theme to The Spy who Loved Me? Carly Simon
586. Which place, now an airport, once staged the Grand National? Gatwick
587. 45% of wives say husbands do it 5% husbands admit it - what? Snoring
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588. What European country has no rail lines? San Marino
589. What bird is depicted on the Canadian $1 coin? The loon coin nickname is loonie
590. Who wrote the children's book Bedknobs and Broomsticks? Mary Norton
591. Which country was the first to issue parking tickets? France
592. Marfona, Romano and Pentland Javelin varieties of what? Potatoes
593. In a survey what is the most popular UK kids TV programme? The Simpsons
594. Tequila Cointreau (triple sec) and lime make which cocktail? Margarita
595. What would you buy in a Manitee length? Pearls - a 24 inch choker
596. Skopje is the capitol of where? Macedonia
597. In Finland who rides a goat named Ukko? Santa Clause
598. Who directed the film of Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451? Francois Trufeau
599. Which mythological monster had nine heads? Hydra
600. What does Dorethy have to steal from the wicked witch in oz? Her Broomstick
601. Where would you see rope, hoop, ball and ribbon used? Modern rhythmic gymnastics
602. Amnesiac and The Bends albums of which UK group? Radiohead
603. In 1752 Mr Blake and Callahan raced and began which sport? Steeplechase
604. The Semites are a group descended from whom? Shem - Noah's son
605. What items name translates as distant voice? Telephone
606. What is the capitol of the United Arab Emirates? Abu Dhabi
607. In Japan a trainee geisha must leave what uncovered? Upper lip unpainted
608. Who wrote the novel The Betsy? Harold Robbins
609. The Parthenon is named after Athena Parthenon what's it mean? Virgin or Maiden
610. Nigel Neil created which famous UK Professor in the 50s? Professor Quatermass
611. Where was Bonnie Prince Charlie born? Rome
612. In Gustav Holsts Planets suite which planet represents old age? Saturn
613. In which Irish county can you kiss the Blaney stone? Cork
614. In the bible - Leviticus - what was lapidation? Death by stoning
615. Who is the Patron Saint of sailors? Saint Elmo
616. Babba Louey was the sidekick of which cartoon character? Quick Draw McGraw
617. If not Shakespeare what links Juliet Cleopatra Mark Antony? Commit Suicide
618. What flavouring is in frangelico liqueur? Hazelnuts
619. Which comic book hero rode a horse called storm? Aquaman storm was a seahorse
620. Which Irish writer appeared on the Irish £10 note? James Joyce
621. In a famous Disney film who are Flora Fauna and Merryweather? Fairy Godmothers
Sleeping Beauty
622. John de Lancie played which character in the Star Trek series? Q
623. From which plant do we get linseed oil? Flax
624. The Hart memorial trophy is awarded in which professional sport? Ice Hockey
625. Stamps are the most collected thing in the USA what is second? Dolls
626. Star which TV show really a programmer written 20 books on it? Buffy Vampire Slayer
Sarah Michelle Geller
627. In a MORI pole what does MORI stand for? Market opinion research international
628. A mountain is the symbol of which film company? Paramount
629. Artistic movement shared name with French for hobby horse? Dada thus Dadaism
630. What does a phlebotomist do? Draws blood samples
631. Mendelssohn's symphony number 4 is nicknamed what? The Italian
632. What is Snoopy's mothers name? Missy
633. Who first appeared in the Star Trek episode Space Seed? Khan
634. Its branches are Soto Renzai members ponder Koans what is it?Zen Buddhism
635. Which sport awards the Maurice Podoloff trophy? Basketball NBA MVP
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636. What is the first word sung in Queens Bohemian Rhapsody? Is ( Is this the real life)
637. Credits on all Bond films finish with 4 words James Bond what? James Bond will return
638. In 1950 the Minnesota valley canning company became what? Jolly Green Giant
639. What I did for Love came from which Broadway musical show? Chorus Line
640. Which actor studied as a priest then an architect before acting? Anthony Quinn
641. Calvin Broadus is better known under what name? Snoop Doggy Dogg
642. Julius Sturgis in 1861 built the first US factory making what? Pretzels
643. What is unusual about the 1965 horror film Incubus? Only one in Esperanto
644. If a bird nidifies what has it just done? Built a nest
645. Introduced in 1964 name Barbie's sister? Skipper
646. According to the cowboy encyclopaedia what is an orejano? Unbranded calf
647. In 1967, which airline became the first all-jet airline? TWA
648. Which characters are described as being three apples high? The Smurfs
649. In the comic strip Garfield what is the teddy bear's name? Pooky
650. What liqueur means cupid in Italian and love in Latin? Amaretto
651. The film Midnight Express is set in which country? Turkey
652. Dik Browne is the author of which cartoon strip? Hagar the Horrible
653. On a racing form what does the letter u indicate? Unseated rider
654. John Downland was 16th century composer for which instrument? The Lute
655. Domingo is Spanish for what? Sunday
656. In the UK at least which products selling feature is a magic inch? E A Careys Pipes
657. In 1741 Robert Keeler first to commercially manufactured what? Marmalade in Dundee
Scotland
658. Wadi al Muli is better known as where? Valley of the Kings
659. Name origins Baker obvious but what had a Palmer done? Pilgrimage returned with palm
leaf
660. In 1900 caterer Harry Stevens introduce what words to language? Hot Dogs
661. Garnet is the birthstone of January - what does it symbolise? Truth - consistency
662. In which Dickens novel does the character Fezziwig appear? Christmas Carol Scrooges
first Boss
663. Who wrote the song Johnny be Good? Chuck Berry
664. In Hawaii what is the annual Kona festival? Coffee picking contest
665. Mimi is the first name of which Warner Bros cartoon character? Roadrunner
666. What was Marilyn Munroes original last name? Mortenson
667. Valentine Michael Smith is the central character in which book? Robert Heinlein's stranger
in a strange land
668. Rocketbuster make the worlds largest authentic what? Cowboy boots
669. Name the first African American doll produced by Mattel? Francie
670. Urchin is an old English name for which British native mammal? Hedgehog
671. Whose debut album was Definitely Maybe? Oasis
672. Between 1956 and 1960 which song made top 40 seven times? Mack the Knife Bobby
Darin best version
673. Michael Bond created which children's character? Paddington Bear
674. Commandaria is a desert wine made for over 800 years - where? Cyprus
675. Someone with the initials DD after their name has what qualification? Doctor of Divinity
676. In the 1944 film National Velvet name Elizabeth Taylor's horse? Pie
677. What singer was nicknamed by his fans The Lizard King? Jim Morrison
678. What breed of dog advertises hush puppies? A basset hound
679. Which sports trophy was named after Fredrick Arthur? Stanley Cup Fred is Lord Stanley
680. Syncope is the medical name for what condition? Fainting
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681. Which character was invented in a comic for Montgomery Ward? Rudolf the red nosed
reindeer
682. A Romana Café features what liqueur? Sambuca
683. On "Sesame Street," what is the name of Big Bird's teddy bear? Radar
684. Which character was born in Riverside Iowa? James Tiberius Kirk
685. The dog breed borzoi gets it name from the Russian for what? Fleet or swift
686. In Star Trek who rules the Ferengi? Grand Nagus
687. We know what a bronco is but what does it mean in Spanish? Rough
688. John Hetherington in London introduced what in 1797? Top Hats
689. The French call it Gulf de Gascoine what's its English name? Bay of Biscay
690. In MacDonald's what is served in a blue wrapper? Filet-O-Fish
691. In Happy Days what was Potsies full name? Warren Webber
692. Which US vehicle company has a bulldog as its symbol? Mack trucks
693. Cuffs and Buttons was a cocktail in the 19th century what's now? Southern Comfort
694. What is a cathedra? Bishops throne or chair
695. Which characters were invented in 1957 in Belgium? The Smurfs
696. Which playwrite was nicknamed doc? Neil Simon
697. In which country was Chopin born? Poland
698. You ordered nem in Vietnamese restaurant what would you get? Spring Roll
699. Sunrise Sunset came from which Broadway musical show? Fiddler on the Roof
700. What was the name of Barbie's first horse? Dancer
701. What drink began in Morison's drug store Waco Texas in 1885? Dr Peppers
702. In you called Jl52020 or 555 2020 in film who would answer? Ghostbusters
703. In Norse mythology women were made from a tree - which tree? Elm
704. Which western writer created Hopalong Cassidy? Louis L'Amour
705. Which group were originally known as the Russellites? Jehovah's Witnesses
706. What flavours cavatappi al nero pasta? Squid Ink
707. What does a thurifer do? Swing censor Anglican high mass
708. Operation Olympic was a WW2 invasion plan not used where? Japan they surrendered
709. Which dog breed gets its name from German meaning to splash? The Poodle
710. William Perks became more famous as who? Bill Wyman
711. In religious art, which Saint is associated with an ox? Saint Luke
712. Where would you find your natal cleft? Arse it's the crack
713. If you landed at MCO airfield where are you? Orlando Florida
714. The Sicilian, French and Alekhines are all used in which game? Chess
715. Which American Indians modern name in Spanish means village? Pueblo
716. Kaleidoscope. Daddy, Palomino and Changes name the author? Danielle Steele
717. Istanbul and Constantinople what else was it called? Byzantium
718. Olof Sonderblom conceived and patented what technology? Token Ring Networking
719. American Literary Association gives Caldicott medal for what? Illustration best of year
720. What is the name for the sacred circle in Tantric Buddhism? Mandala
721. Tefnut was the Egyptian goddess of what? Rain
722. In a state of readiness is the literal meaning of which job title? Waiter
723. Name group originally called the golliwogs had hit Proud Mary? Credence Clearwater
Revival
724. Boxing, Wrestling and which Olympic event still exclude women? Weight Lifting
725. Which Greek Philosopher taught at the lyceum? Aristotle
726. In Sesame street name the detective who often said egad? Sherlock Hemlock
727. What is the more common name of Sildenafil Citrate? Viagra
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728. Which poet wrote "Fools rush in where angels fear to tread"? Alexander Pope essay on
criticism
729. In the Bible where was Jesus when he ascended into heaven? Bethany
730. Aldeberan is the brightest star in which constellation? Taurus
731. Six copies of what are stored under bell jars in Serves France? The Kilogram in platinum
iridium
732. What was Bruce Lees first Hollywood produced film? Enter the Dragon
733. Who owned a sword called crocea mors or yellow death? Julius Caesar
734. Common liquor in Alien Urine Sample, Napoleon, Blue Hawaiian? Curacao
735. All inhabitants of Pitcairn island belong to what US religion? Seventh Day Adventists
736. Dalmatian dogs originated in which country? Yugoslavia - Dalmatia
737. Nelis, Seckel, Forelle and Bosc all varieties of what? Pears
738. Mao wrote the red book who published the green book on African unity? Moammar
Qaddhaffi
739. Which countries name come from the wood its first major export? Brazil
740. Dionea Muscipula is the Latin name for which flesh eater? Venus Fly Trap
741. Unimak is the largest island in which group? Aleutians
742. Paronite and caronite are the ores what is extracted? Titanium
743. A web designer might use CGI scripts what does CGI stand for? Common Gateway
Interface
744. Which French General left Napoleon to become King of Sweden? Jean-Baptiste Jules
Bernadotte
745. What is the worlds fifth largest religion? Sikhism
746. Outside the work is the literal meaning of which snack food? Hors Derves
747. Who is the Greek Goddess of the moon? Selene
748. Python film quote Your mother was a hamster father smelt of what? Elderberries
749. Who wrote The Joy of Sex? Alex Comfort
750. Which breed of dog gets its name from the French for earth? Terrier
751. In the book Little Women what is the sisters surname? March
752. Which war was ended by The Congress of Westphalia? Thirty Years War
753. In Greek mythology who invented the lyre? Hermes
754. The continental title baron is equal to which UK title? Earl
755. Name the boat on which you can see Niagara Falls? Maid of the Mist
756. What creature called reem in Hebrew mentioned in Deuteronomy? Unicorn - but reem has
2 horns
757. What sin have inhabitants of Dantes first circle of hell committed? Pride - they are crushed
by stones
758. Kenneth Daigneau won $100 for naming which product? Spam
759. The Romans called it Numidia what do we call it today? Algeria
760. Norse mythology Asgard was home of the Gods what's Midgard? Earth
761. The Sound and the Fury took its title from what other work? Macbeth
762. Krusty the Clown and Chandler in Friends have an extra what? Nipple
763. Heinrich Schliemann archaeologist famous for excavating where? Troy
764. In the strip cartoon Dilbert name Dilbert's girlfriend? Liz
765. In what sport would you find the terms hack, tee and hog line? Curling
766. Name the British General in charge of the 1916 offensive WW1? Sir Douglas Haig
767. Which Saint is associated with an eagle in religious art? Saint John
768. Which girls name means farseeing? Prudence
769. The Greeks used hexagonal or triangular ones of burnt clay what? Coffins
770. Bean setting, Leap frog, Laudnum bunches types of what dance? Morris dances
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771. What plant is sometimes called the poor mans weatherglass? Scarlet Pimpernel
772. Which mountain is called Goddess of the Harvest by the locals? Annapurna in Nepal
773. The French call it pomplamouse what do we call it? Grapefruit
774. The Sejm are the legislative body in which country? Poland
775. Which theatre styles name translates as skills or talents? Noh
776. Hathor Egyptian, Branwen Celtic, Frigga Norse Goddess of what? Love
777. What was the name of the changeling on Deep Space Nine? Odo
778. In the Flintstones what order did Fred and Barney belong to? Water Buffalos
779. Who was European correspondent New York Tribune 1851 till 1862? Karl Marx
780. The name of which language means off the coast in Arabic? Swahili
781. What was originally made of bamboo then a plastic called grex? Hula Hoops by Arthur
Melin 1958
782. Name the son / daughter of Eliot / Ruth Handler? Barbie / Ken yes those dolls
783. Cancha, Cesta, Cinta terms in which sport? Jai Alai - Court Glove Tape
784. Britain's live cable TV used to show what game topless? Darts - filmed in Australia
785. In the original trivial pursuit brown was what category? Geography
786. Hal Jordan was the original alter ego of which comic super hero? Green Lantern now Kyle
Rayner
787. Which company brewed harp lager? Guinness
788. Wired Digital Incorporated created which search engine? Hotbot
789. What fictional planet orbited the red star Negus 12? Superman's Krypton
790. Who wrote the book The Puppet Masters later a film? Robert Heinlein
791. Xavier Roberts was the original creator of which toy? Cabbage Patch Dolls
792. In the Muppet band Zoot plays which instrument? Saxophone
793. What was invented by Garnet Carter of Chattanooga in 1926? Miniature Golf
794. What is classified on the Fujita scale? Tornados 1 to 5
795. Pope John Paul II played for Polish national team what sport? Rugby
796. In the Bible what in Hebrew means Place of a Skull? Golgotha
797. What did Tantalus serve to the Gods that caused his punishment? His dismembered son
Pelops
798. Wilma Rudolf first black US woman to win Olympic gold where? Rome in 1960 won 3
799. In Sesame street name the two headed friendly monster? Frank and Stein
800. French word meaning growth is applied to top quality wines? Cru
801. Walter Wagers novel 58 minutes was the basis for which film? Die Hard 2
802. In the Dr Dolittle stories what type of creature was Dab-Dab? Duck
803. Italy where are Monterosa Ave Park of Victory Constantine Ave? On a Monopoly board
804. Double diamond, Croquet and Rover terms in which sport/game? Croquet
805. What was the recently closed Wembley Stadium called in 1923? The Empire Stadium
806. Name the lion in the Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe? Aslan
807. Which countries translated name means Land of the Eagle? Albania
808. Which classical composer wrote Hark the Herald Angels Sing? Felix Mendelssohn
809. Gentleman Verona, 12th Night, Merchant Venice name links? Characters called Antonio
810. Which decorative art means in Arabic stripped cloth? Macramé
811. On what date Greek Russian orthodox churches celebrate Xmas? January 6th
812. In which sport is the Wingate trophy awarded? Lacrosse
813. what are Nissan, Av, Adar and Tishrei? Jewish calandar months
814. What was unique about Pope Adrian IV? Only Englishman Nicholas Breakspear
815. The Dogs of War took its title from which other work? Shakespeare's Julius Caesar
816. Norse God invulnerable to all else was killed by mistletoe? Baldur
817. Hyundai and which other car manufacturer are located in Korea? Kia
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818. In Star Trek Voyager what is the shuttlecrafts name? The Delta Flyer
819. Where is King Arthur supposed to be resting? Avalon
820. Who was THE woman to Sherlock Holmes? Irene Adler
821. David kills Goliath in which book of the Bible? Samuel
822. Which operas last lines are Mimi Mimi? La Boheme
823. Which company operates the Central Selling Organisation? DeBeers - diamonds
824. Cognac must be at least 5 years old before it's labelled what? Napoleon
825. Which religious festival begins with sighting of the new moon? Ramadan
826. Scott Joplin's music used for the film The Sting name the tune? The Entertainer
827. Catholic calendar what is the 50 days following Easter called? Pentecost
828. Who comes on stage before conductor and tunes orchestra? Concert Master / Mistress 1st
violin
829. Name the first war submarine invented by David Bushnell it sank? Turtle
830. The Newbery Medal is given annually for what? Best Children's book
831. Peter Parker is the alter ego of which superhero? Spiderman
832. Who wrote the Science Fiction novel The Left Hand of Darkness? Ursula LeGuin
833. Which company produces PageMaker, Photoshop and Acrobat? Adobe
834. Greek mythology which character was raised by centaur Chiron? Jason - of Argonauts
835. On which badge are Minerva, Clipper ship, Grizzly bear, Eureka? California Highway
Patrol - Chips
836. Who was nicknamed The First Lady of Song? Ella Fitzgerald
837. In which game would you use the royal fork? Chess knight threaten king queen
838. Which variety of cheese was invented by John Jossi? Brick - rhymes with dick
839. In Hebrew what does Am rotze min mean (ah-knee ro-tsay)? I want sex
840. In formula one grand prix what does a black flag waving mean? Car go into pits
841. In 1987 U2 won Grammy for best album of year name it? The Joshua Tree
842. Englishman John Woodhouse created which fortified Italian wine? Marsala
843. In which 1960s kids show is The Hood the supervillian? Thunderbirds
844. In which city was Galileo born? Pisa
845. Which toilet fittings name comes from baggage laden pony? Bidet
846. Patusnaya and mallasol types of what? Caviar
847. Who wrote the Royal Firework Music? George Friedric Handel
848. Where are the grapes for the wine Lacrima Christi grown? Mount Vesuvious
849. In the Dr Dolittle stories what type of creature was Gub-Gub? Pig
850. O'Henry created which western character in a short story? The Cisco Kid
851. Star Trek the Ferengi 10th rule of Acquisition what is eternal? Greed
852. Which dog is named for the German word for muzzle? Schnauzer
853. What is grandpa Simpsons first name? Abraham
854. Prosopography is the study of what? Careers
855. N2O is more commonly known as what? Laughing gas
856. Which area of water separates India from Sri Lanka? Palk Strait
857. Where did you find Shadow Speedy Bashful Pokey? Pac man Blinky Pinky Inky Clyde
858. The star Castor is in which constellation? Gemini
859. Which musical instrument was originally called a busine? 13th century trumpet
860. Which organisation officially known as Holy Spirit Association? Unification Church
Moonies
861. Spanish restaurant if you ask for La Quenta what do you get? The Bill
862. Charles Portis wrote the novel of the film John Wayne's Oscar? True Grit
863. Memonites are what Christian sect founded 1525 Conrad Grebel? Anabaptists like Amish
864. Which UK artist painted The Rakes Progress in the 1700s? William Hogarth
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865. Which group had a hit with Mr Tambourine Man? The Byrds
866. Which English brewery has the oldest patent on beer? Bass Ale
867. What is the second largest city in Ireland? Cork
868. Hitchcock appears in a newspaper in Lifeboat who wrote book? John Steinbeck
869. Which detective dies in The Final Problem? Sherlock Holmes
870. In Greek mythology Penthesilea was the queen of which people? Amazons
871. Which UK city is the home of the Halle Orchestra? Manchester
872. Name the X man who shoots laser beams from his eyes? Cyclops
873. Titanic music score sales are greatest which film did it beat? Chariots of Fire Vangelis
874. In which novel did we meet Jack, Ralph and asthmatic Piggy? Lord of the Flies
875. What's in 5 groups Today Arts People Well being Outdoors? Classifications Girl Scout
Badges
876. In Star Trek Generation what does Captain Picard drink? Earl Grey Hot
877. In Christianity which day is known as the festival of lights? Candlemas 2nd February
878. Vodka, Orange juice and Cranberry juice make which cocktail? Madras
879. In Islam what is the fourth piller of wisdom? Fasting in Ramadan
880. Name UK TV show with Jim Hacker and Sir Humphry Appleby? Yes Minister
881. Which car company manufactured the leganza? Daewoo
882. What name in Hebrew means to add? Joseph
883. Which search engine gets its name from Latin for wolf spider? Lycos
884. Pomona was the Roman Goddess of what? Fruit Trees
885. Boaz appears in which book of the Bible? Ruth
886. The song There is nothing like a dame appears in which musical? South Pacific
887. Queequeg, Daggoo, Tashteego had what job on the Peaquod? Harpooners in Mocy Dick
888. Which composers third symphony is nicknamed the Polish? Pytor Illyich Tchaikovsky
889. Name the detective in My gun is Quick, Murder is my Business? Mike Hammer Mickey
Spillane
890. Which drug company manufacture Viagra? Pfizer
891. Which food item gets its name from the French for melted? Fondue
892. Narita is the main airport of which city? Tokyo
893. Which pop group were named after the inventor of the seed drill? Jethro Tull
894. 1980 Pac Man was released arcade version by which company? Midway
895. Annika Hansen is which characters name in Star Trek Voyager? Seven of Nine
896. Traditional Advent candles are two colours pink and what? Purple
897. Daniel Keys wrote which 1959 Hugo award winning SF novel? Flowers for Algernon
898. In the Dr Dolittle stories what type of creature was Too-Too? Owl
899. Bondi Grape Blueberry Lime Tangerine Strawberry colours what? Apple Imac
900. The Character Mary Goodnight was the Bond girl in which film? The man with the golden
gun

901. Star Trek Generation who was the chief of security killed off? Tasha Yar
902. The star Antares is in which constellation? Scorpius
903. In Islam what is the third piller of wisdom there's 5 in total? Charity - 2.5 % of income
904. Andrew Patterson wrote which definitive Australian song? Waltzing Matilda
905. Who was vice president US when A bomb dropped on Hiroshima? No One - was not one
906. At the request of EMI who was painted out Sarge Peppers cover? Mahatma Gandhi
907. What is divided into 114 surahs? The Koran - Surah = chapter
908. If a doctor says you have singultus what have you got? Hiccups
909. Which female name means bright or illustrious? Clare or Clara
910. Richard Hannay hero of the 39 steps is which nationality? Canadian
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911. Skadi is the Norse Goddess of what? Winter and the Hunt
912. The religious text Mishna comes from which religion? Judaism
913. Amerigo Vespucci airport is in which city? Florence
914. What type of food is a sacatorta? Chocolate cake or gateau
915. Which places name means many islands? Polynesia
916. What was advertised as anytime anyplace anywhere? Martini
917. The sequel to which famous novel was called 20 years after? The Three Musketeers
918. In 1782 in France what was louison or louisette? The Guillotine before renaming it
919. In which country do the Sumi people live? Lapland
920. Who captained the sloop The Witch of Endor? Horatio Hornblower
921. Cross country, Riding, Swimming, Fencing what's missing? Pistol Shoot Modern
Pentathlon
922. The star Spica is in which constellation? Virgo
923. Which psychologist invented the terms introvert and extrovert? Carl Jung
924. According to J K Rowling what are muggles? Ordinary people no magic
925. In the Bible who was Adam and Eves youngest child? Seth or Shet
926. In food what does UHT mean on the carton? Ultra Heat Treatment
927. Who released the album Invincible? Michael Jackson
928. Which order of monks are famous for their silence? Trappist
929. In which country could you spend a taka? Bangladesh
930. Who composed the opera Turendot? Giacomo Puccini
931. Which group of Marvel superheroes fought Doctor Doom? Fantastic Four
932. Which chemical was introduced to US as a cough suppressant? Heroin
933. Meaning person who overcomes name the ancient Indian religion? Jainism
934. "The curfew tolls the knell of parting day." which poems start? Elegy written in a country
churchyard
935. Lovely Rita meter maid appeared on which Beatles album? Sergeant Peppers
936. What is the name for the group of men who elect a Pope? College of Cardinals
937. 2 categories of ballroom dance used in competition Latin and which? Smooth
938. Abel Magwitch and Biddy appear in which Dickens book? Great Expectations
939. In the Simpsons name the Police Chief? Chester Wiggum
940. Original Star Trek the Horta was a life form based on what? Silicon
941. The Zagros mountain range is in which country? Iran
942. The Treaty of Paris in 1856 ended which war? The Crimean war
943. Name Greek Goat Amaltheas horns that good things flowed from? Cornucopia
944. Which mythical UK creature becomes an evil boggart if annoyed? Brownie
945. The second piller of Islam Salah involves what? Daily prayers
946. Which battle was fought at Senlac hill? Battle of Hastings
947. Which Biblical heroes name meant splendid sun? Samson
948. Who wrote The Young Persons Guide to the Orchestra? Benjamin Britain
949. Insertion, Heap, Topological and Bubble types of which IT thing? Sorting methods in
programming
950. Operation Urgent Fury was the US invasion of where? Granada
951. What is the staple food of the Maori people of New Zealand? Sweet Potato
952. The IAAF finally recognised women in which sport in 1995? Pole Vault
953. Hashimoto's disease is the malfunctioning of which gland? Thyroid
954. Which UK punk group had hits White Riot and London Calling? The Clash
955. Petroselinum crispum is the Latin name of which herb? Parsley
956. Dobby Selvages and Filling are terms used in which process? Weaving
957. In music if F major is the key what is the relative minor? D minor
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958. Who produced and directed the Death Wish series of films? Michael Winner
959. Mozart wrote Ah, Vous Dirai-Je, Maman what's its English title? Twinkle Twinkle little
star
960. After The Red Baron was shot down who took over his squadron? Herman Goering
961. In Greek mythology which woman's name means all gifts? Pandora
962. A lido is open air swimming pool where was the original lido? Venice
963. Name the test applied to computers to see if they can think? Turing test
964. Where would you find a bema narthex and apse? In a Basilica
965. Which company manufactures Calvin Kline's Obsession? Unilever
966. Name UK General who defeated Montcalm on Plains Abraham? James Wolfe
967. Jim Rhodes is the alter ego of which Marvel comic book hero? Iron Man
968. Old Dominion was a nickname of which US state? Virginia
969. Bor and Bestla his parents Vili and Ve his brothers name him? Odin chief Norse God
970. The computer language LISP means what? List Processing
971. The Shining Path is a revolutionary movement in which country? Peru
972. Name European Cathedral known as the coronation cathedral? Rheims
973. Which stars name means chained maiden? Andromeda
974. Which novel opens and closes with the letters of Robert Walton? Frankenstein
975. In Star Trek Deep Space Nine which character had a simbiant? Jadzea Dax
976. If you landed at Mirabel international airport where are you? Montreal
977. Which pop singer was nicknamed The Groover from Vancouver? Brian Adams
978. Agni, face covered in butter, is the Hindu god of what? Fire
979. The religious text Tripitaka comes from which religion? Buddhism
980. Who had the gift of prophecy and curse of not being believed? Cassandra Daughter of
Priam of Troy
981. Which books chief rival is the Encyclopaedia Galactica? Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy
982. Harold H Lipman received a patent in 1858 for what invention? Gluing a rubber on a pencil
983. The opening lines of which classic Russian novel are in French? War and Peace eh bien
mon prince
984. From the Earth to the sun is one AU what does AU stand for? Astronomical Unit
985. Captain Hans Langsdorff captained which German Battleship? Graf Spee
986. If a doctor says you have ecchymosis what have you got? A Bruise
987. In TS Elliot's book of practical cats name the mystery cat? Macavity
988. Copper gets its name from which Mediterranean country? Cyprus where it was first found
989. In his will who left his wife his second best bed? William Shakespeare
990. Who is the Patron Saint of boy scouts? Saint George
991. Who designed the difference engine finally built in 1991? Charles Babbage's computer
1796
992. What is the largest environmental organisation in the world? Greenpeace
993. Enterprise Alabama they erected a monument to which insect? Boll weevil no cotton better
cash crops
994. Odin owned Geri and Freki what were they? Wolves
995. Which female name means worth of love? Amanda
996. In Greek mythology Deianeira was the wife of who? Hercules
997. Who composed the opera Ill Travatore? Guiseppe Verdi
998. Troy McClure appears in which cartoon series? The Simpsons
999. Illinois second largest city and a TV detective share what name? Rockford
1000. In Star Fleet Will Riker plays which musical instrument? Trombone