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| Question | Answer | |
| 001 | According to official records how many people died in the Great Fire of London of 1666? | Six |
| 002 | The World Health Organization is an agency of which larger body? | The United Nations (UN) |
| 003 | What is the tenth letter of the Greek alphabet? | Kappa |
| 004 | Ergophobia is a fear of what? | Work |
| 005 | In what country is the Valley of the Kings? | Egypt |
| 006 | Pauline Matthews duetted on a big 1970's hit record under what better known name? | Kiki Dee |
| 007 | Who founded the UK's Today newspaper in 1986? | Eddie Shah |
| 008 | Where in the body are the olfactory nerves? | Nose |
| 009 | What is the emblem of Canada? | Maple leaf |
| 010 | In the Bible what is the third book of the Old Testament? | Leviticus |
| 011 | How many points does a converted try score in Rugby Union? | Seven (five points for the try and two for the conversion kick) |
| 012 | What do the initials of animal rights organization PETA stand for? | People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals |
| 013 | Who in Greek mythology was murdered by his wife Clytemnestra? | Agamemnon |
| 014 | What was Doris Day's only UK number one hit record? | Secret Love (1954) |
| 015 | Which country produces Jarlsberg cheese? | Norway |
| 016 | Shisha, nargile, argeela and ghalyan are all names relating to what hugely popular and culturally significant custom? | The hookah smoking pipe (or hubble-bubble or water pipe - the hoohah and hookah cafes are as common in the Eastern world as cigarettes and pubs have traditionally been in the West - and no better for your health) |
| 017 | How many lines are in a limerick? | Five |
| 018 | Which infamous Englishman's prison number was FF8282? | Jeffrey Archer |
| 019 | In which decade was Sidney Harbour Bridge opened? | 1930's (1932 to be precise) |
| 020 | Who is seventh in line to the British throne (as at May 2007)? | Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex |
| 021 | What was the name of the world's first nuclear submarine? | USS Nautilus (launched in Connecticut 1954) |
| 022 | Who captained Germany's soccer team in the 1966 World Cup Final? | Uwe Seeler |
| 023 | What colour dye is tatrazine? | Yellow (yellow number 5 to be precise) |
| 024 | The restrictive medical condition epicondylitis is commonly known as what? | Tennis elbow |
| 025 | What is the name of the cap worn by Roman Catholic clergymen? | Biretta |
| 026 | Aside from Russia what is the largest country in Europe? | Ukraine |
| 027 | American explorer Robert Peary is generally regarded as the first to reach where in 1909? | The North Pole |
| 028 | Which planet has the Great Red Spot in its atmosphere? | Jupiter |
| 029 | Trinitrotoluene is better known as what? | TNT (the chemical explosive) |
| 030 | A gift of china is traditionally given to celebrate how many years of marriage in the UK and USA? | Twenty |
| 031 | Who wrote the opera Tristan and Isolde? | Richard Wilhelm Wagner (1813-83) |
| 032 | In which country is the carved (that's carved, not caved) city of Petra? | Jordan |
| 033 | The pistil is the reproductive organ of what? | A flower |
| 034 | Geoffrey Palmer was the prime minister of which country 1989-90? | New Zealand |
| 035 | Discovery, Gillyflower and Rome Beauty are types of which fruit? | Apple |
| 036 | What are the Sandwich Islands now called? | Hawaii |
| 037 | Who wrote The Divine Comedy? | Dante (Dante Alighieri, aka Durante degli Alighieri, 1265-1321, in Italian the epic poem was originally called Commedia) |
| 038 | What was controversially legalised on a voluntary basis in Australia's Northern territory in 1995? | Euthanasia |
| 039 | Amsterdam lies on which river? | Amstel |
| 040 | How many bones are in the human hand? | Twenty-seven |
| 041 | What animal is Friar Tuck in the Disney animated version of Robin Hood? | Badger |
| 042 | Which country has the shortest coastline? | Monaco (3.5 miles) |
| 043 | What Italian term describes the mood of a piece of music as sweet? | Dolce (pronounced dolchay) |
| 044 | What famous saying, representing a deranged and directionless group of people, has been interpreted in creative works by Hieronymus Bosch, Katherine Anne Porter, Erasure, The Grateful Dead, and Bob Seger, among others? | Ship of Fools |
| 045 | Kim Campbell was the first woman prime minister of which country? | Canada |
| 046 | What is the French meaning of 'Marmite'? | Cooking pot (or stew pan - there is a picture of one on the Marmite label.) |
| 047 | In architecture, cartouche is a decorative feature resembling what? | A scroll |
| 048 | According to his memoirs, what famous Venetian adventurer was once imprisoned as a magician, a director of the Paris state lotteries, knighted in the Netherlands, a spy for Louis XV, and a librarian in Bohemia? | Casanova (fully, Giacomo Girolamo Casanova de Seingalt, 1725-98) |
| 049 | What is the name of the street in London famous for its tailors shops? | Savile Row |
| 050 | Who was the 'father of medicine' to whom a code of medical ethics is attributed and which bears his name? | Hippocrates |
| 051 | What shape is farfalle pasta? | Bow tie (or butterfly, which is what farfalle means in Italian.) |
| 052 | Pb is the symbol for which chemical element? | Lead |
| 053 | What city did Charles II of England sell to France in 1662 for £40,000? | Dunkirk |
| 054 | From which creatures can Newcastle disease transfer to humans, causing mild conjunctivitis and flu symptoms? | Birds |
| 055 | What household gadget did Melville R Bissell invent 1876? | Carpet sweeper |
| 056 | British Landrace, Pietrain and Tamworth are what sort of animals? | Pigs (they are all domesticated pig breeds) |
| 057 | Lee Kuan Yew became the first officially elected prime minister of which country in 1959? | Singapore (The Republic of Singapore, from the Malay |
| 058 | Who was rumoured to to have had his first wife Amy Robsart poisoned, in the hope of marrying Queen Elizabeth the First? | Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester |
| 059 | A Salchow (usually pronounced 'salco' or 'salcov') is a jump in which sport? | Figure skating |
| 060 | What is the capital of Barbados? | Bridgetown |
| 061 | Of Albanian descent, by what name is 1979 Nobel Prizewinner Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu better known? | Mother Teresa |
| 062 | Mjosa (more precisely Mjøsa) is the largest lake of which country? | Norway |
| 063 | How would 'good day' normally be said in Japanese? | Konnichi wa (or similar, for example ko-nee-chee-wa) |
| 064 | What is the highest volcano in Africa? | Kilimanjaro |
| 065 | The German Deutschmark was comprised of one hundred what? | Pfennig |
| 066 | 'Atoms for Peace', formed in 1957, is now known as what? | The International Atomic Energy Agency |
| 067 | A biathlon consists of which two sports? | Skiing and shooting |
| 068 | The word deltiologist, derived from the Greek 'deltos' meaning writing-tablet, refers to a collector of what? | Postcards (picture postcards) |
| 069 | Who wrote in 1770 "If God did not exist it would be necessary to invent him"? | Voltaire |
| 070 | What year did the Channel Tunnel between Britain and France open? | 1994 |
| 071 | Which tragic figure of Greek mythology became the King of Thebes after solving the Sphinx's riddle to guess what walks on four legs in the morning, two in the afternoon and three in the evening? | Oedipus |
| 072 | Which Hormone Controls Puberty In Males | Testosterone |
| 073 | Which Company Manufactured The Engines Used To Power Concorde | Rolls Royce |
| 074 | Which Religion Was Originally Based On the Ideas Of Marcus Garvey | Rastafarianism |
| 075 | What is the French word for a young hen or chicken | POUSSIN |
| 076 | Clergymen of the House of Lords are known as Lords Spiritual. What are secular members known as. | LORDS TEMPORAL |
| 077 | Fictional radio presenter Alan Partridge worked on which radio station | RADIO NORWICH |
| 078 | The Spruce Goose, built by Howard Hughes, flown once in 1947, and exhibited in Long Beach , California until 1988. In which State is it displayed now. | OREGON (Near Portland ) |
| 079 | In Which Year Did The Falklands Conflict Begin | 1982 |
| 080 | In which Australian TV Soap did Dannii Minogue star? | Home and Away |
| 081 | What Is The Name Of The Eight Armed Foe Of Spiderman? | Dr Octopus |
| 082 | Who Was Convicted Of Killing 15 Patients In January 2000? | Dr Harold Shipman |
| 083 | Which TV Series Features The Character Of Dr Nick Riveria? | The Simpson's |
| 084 | Who Is The Patron Saint Of Doctors? | St Luke |
| 085 | What is the Capital of Hungary | Budapest |
| 086 | What Surname Connects The Professionals, Genesis & Dynasty? | Collins (Lewis, Phil & Joan) |
| 087 | What first appeared on British streets on 27 th June 1967, was it a Cash Point machine, A Green Man pedestrian crossing or the Mini car |
A Cash Point Machine |
| 088 | The song If I Were A Rich Man comes from which film musical |
Fiddler On The Roof |
| 089 | What Is The Name Of Bob The Builders Tractor, And Is Also The Name Of A Band | Travis |
| 090 | What Is The More Common Alternative Title Of Vivaldi's First Quartet Of Opus 8 Concertos? | The Four Seasons |
| 091 | In What Movie Did Robert De Niro Play A Character Called Travis Bickle | Taxi Driver |
| 092 | Which 'J' is a computer language that shares its name with an Indonesian island? | Java |
| 093 | What Is The BBC's Longest Running TV Quiz Show | A Question Of Sport |
| 094 | What bodily function can reach over 200 mph? | Sneezing |
| 095 | In Which City Was Martin Luther King Assassinated? | Memphis |
| 096 | The Profumo Scandal Hits The Headlines In This Year, As Does The Shooting Of John F Kennedy | 1963 |
| 097 | Which Two Countries Joined The European Union In 2007? (PFE) | Bulgaria And Romania |
| 098 | Richard Nixon was elected US president, Students rioted in Paris and Bob Beamon long-jumped 29' 2½” at the Mexico Olympics | 1968 |
| 099 | What event Occured On The 15 / 04/ 1912 | The Sinking Of the Titanic |
| 100 | Princess Margaret died, Brazil won their 5th Football World Cup and The Euro was launched across Europe? |
2002 |
| 101 | What Event Occured On The 04 / 04 / 1968 | Martin Luther King Was Assasinated |
| 102 | Freddie Mercury & Robert Maxwell died, The 1st Gulf War started and Terminator 2 was a box office hit? | 1991 |
| 103 | What Major Event Took Place On The 13 / 07 / 1985 | Live Aid Concert |
| 104 | Jr Ewing Got Shot In Dallas, Post It Notes Were Introduced By 3M, Ronald Reagan Is Elected President Of The United States | 1980 |
| 105 | What Scientific Breakthrough Occured On 25 / 07 / 1978 | Louise Brown First Test Tube Baby |
| 106 | West Germany Won world Cup Beating Holland In The Final, Movies The Towering Inferno & The Godfather Part2 Are Released, Nixon Resigns | 1974 |
| 107 | In Greek mythology, the goddess Hera spilled her breast milk after refusing to feed Heracles. What is said to have been produced as a result. | The Milky Way |
| 108 | Michael Jackson Releases His Thriller Single & Movie, Sally Ride The First Us Astronought goes into space on the shuttle, Boxer Jack Dempsey Dies | 1983 |
| 109 | What Hi Tech Gadget Created Mayhem In Stores Across The UK When It Was Launched On Friday November The 9 th 2007 | Apple / I -Phone |
| 110 | VAT was introduced in the UK, Trevor Mcdonald became the first black newsreader and Princess Anne married Capt.Mark Phillips? |
1973 |
| 111 | The Millenium Dome Was Finally Sold Off In The Year 2007, What's It Now Known As | O2 Arena |
| 112 | On What Date Exactly Did The Smoking Ban Come Into Force In England In 2007 | 1 st July 07 |
| 113 | In Which Month Is Rememberance Day | November |
| 114 | Which Organisation Was Founded In Tennessee 1865 By General Bedford Forest | Ku Klax Klan |
| 115 | Who became the president of Nationalist China on Taiwan in 1949. |
Chan Kai-Shek |
| 116 | What Colour Is The Letter L In The Standard Google Logo? | Green |
| 117 | What Type Of Person Is Likely To Wear Stiletto Tartan? | A Police Officer |
| 118 | Which Band Had A Hit In 1980 With “London Calling”? | The Clash |
| 119 | What Is The Name Of Postman Pat's Black And White Cat? | Jess |
| 120 | What Is The Name Of The Lion In C.S Lewis “The Lion, the Witch & The Wardrobe? | Aslan |
| 121 | What Is The Name Of The Black Panther In The Jungle Book? | Bagheera |
| 122 | Who Composed The Musical Theme For The Pink Panther? | Henry Mancini |
| 123 | Who wrote the novel "Lady Chatterley's Lover" | D.H. Lawrence |
| 124 | What Is The Longest River In Europe? | The Volga |
| 125 | What Is The Oscar Statue Holding? | A Sword |
| 126 | Before Adopting The Euro, What Was The Currency Of Greece? | Drachma |
| 127 | Who Wrote The Novel “The War Of The Worlds”? | H.G. Wells |
| 128 | What Is The Name Of Kermit The Frog's Nephew? | Robin |
| 129 | In which city was John F. Kennedy assassinated |
Dallas |
| 130 | What Is The Total Number Of Colours In The Google Logo? | 4 (2 Blue 2 Red Green Yellow) |
| 131 | Art Fry Is The Man Credited With The Invention The Post It Note But Which Company Did He Work For When He Came Up With The Idea | 3M |
| 132 | What Christian holiday is celebrated immediately after Halloween | All Saints Day |
| 133 | For Which 1908 Novel Is Author Kenneth Grahame Best Known? | The Wind In The Willows |
| 134 | What Was The Titanic's First Port Of Call After It Left Southampton? | Cherbourg |
| 135 | The M People Hit “Search For A Hero” Was Used In A 90's TV Advert By Which Car Manufacturer? | Peugeot |
| 136 | What Everyday Item Has The Dimensions Of 8.5Cm By 5.25cm? (3 Half x 2 Quarter) | Credit Card |
| 137 | Which Commercial Chain Is Named After A Character In Moby Dick And Has A Double Tailed Mermaid As The Main Feature Of Its Logo? | Starbucks |
| 138 | What Is The Third Letter Of The Greek Alphabet? | Gamma |
| 139 | In Which British City Would You Find Strathclyde University? | Glasgow |
| 140 | Which Country Has Won The Eurovision Song Contest More Than Any Other? | Ireland |
| 141 | The Skoda car company is based in which country | Czechoslovakia |
| 142 | In which continent would you find the Atlas mountains | Africa |
| 143 | Which Animal Can Clean Its Ears With Its 50cm (20 Inches) Tongue | A Giraffe |
| 144 | What is the name of the yearly Scout fund raising event, which first started in 1949 | Bob A Job Week |
| 145 | What is the tallest mountain in Africa | Kilimanjaro |
| 146 | In which country was Adolf Hitler born | Austria |
| 147 | Richard Starkey Is The Actual Real First Name Of Which Famous Person | Ringo Starr |
| 148 | Which English county would you visit to see the Glastonbury Festival | Somerset |
| 149 | According to the song it's a long way to Tipperary in which country is Tipperary | Ireland |
| 150 | What Is The Connection Between Johnny Logan & Sean Sherrard | The Same Person |
| 151 | What is the medical name for your kneecap | Patella |
| 152 | Two countries Border the Dead Sea, one is Israel what is the other | Jordan |
| 153 | What Edible Food Stuff Is A Macadamia? | A Nut |
| 154 | What Is The Official National Anthem Of The USA? | The Star Spangled Banner |
| 155 | In The World Of Food & Drink What Is “Forcemeat”? | Stuffing |
| 156 | Exactly What Type Of Fuel Do Jet Aircraft Use? | Kerosene |
| 157 | How Many Points Does The Star Of David Have? | 6 |
| 158 | Who Assassinated Robert Kennedy? | Sirhan Sirhan |
| 159 | What Is The Earth's Most Abundant Metal? | Aluminium |
| 160 | What Were Snickers Bars Known As In The UK Until 1990? | Marathon |
| 161 | The Capital Of Nova Scotia Shares Its Name With A Town In Yorkshire What Is It? | Halifax |
| 162 | Doc Holiday Was A Gunslinger And Gambler But What Was His Actual Profession? | Dentist |
| 163 | In The Song “ These Are A Few Of My Favourite Things ” What Do The Raindrops Fall On? | Roses |
| 164 | Which Labour MP Died Unexpectedly On The 12 th May 1994? | John Smith |
| 165 | Which Famous Tourist Attraction Can Be Viewed From The “Maid Of The Mist”? | Niagra Falls |
| 166 | Where is the one place that the American flag flies 24 hours a day, but is never raised or lowered and is never saluted? | The Moon |
| 167 | Of the many famous beaches in the world, the Copa Cabana is one, by which city is it situated? | Rio de Janeiro |
| 168 | What does a Batologist Study. Bats, Brambles or Beatles? | Brambles |
| 169 | In 1959, what became the 50th state of the USA? | Hawaii |
| 170 | In 1996, what overtook Coca-Cola as being the most well known brand name in the world? | McDonalds |
| 171 | When It Comes To Shopping At Home What Do The Initials QVC As In QVC TV Actually Mean | Quality, Value, Convenience |
| 172 | What Word When It Comes To Advertising Is Said To Grab The Most Peoples Attention | FREE!!! |
| 173 | What is the only domestic animal not mentioned in the Bible? | Cat |
| 174 | In The World Of Amateur Radio What Do The Initials CB Actually Stand For | Citizens Band |
| 175 | Which month of the year features in the NATO phonetic alphabet? | November |
| 176 | In which hand does the Statue Of Liberty hold a torch? Left or Right? | Right. |
| 177 | Which American Indian Chief Has A Name That Translates Into English As One Who Yawns? | Geronimo |
| 178 | Which City Is The Capital Of The Italian Region Of Tuscany? | Florence |
| 179 | What is a Flemish Giant, is it a Butterfly, Rabbit or a Pig | Rabbit |
| 180 | Which Large Mammal Is A Symbol Of Russia? | Bear |
| 181 | Which Game Marketed By Hasbro Is Played With 54 Wooden Blocks? | Jenga |
| 182 | In Which City Was Terry Waite Kidnapped In 1987? | Beirut |
| 183 | What is the name for a young goose? | Gosling |
| 184 | How Many Pedals Does An Automatic Car Usually Have? | 2 |
| 185 | What Type Of Bird Is Old Brown In The Beatrix Potter Tales? | Owl |
| 186 | On A Standard 1 Dollar Bill In What Direction Is George Washington Facing | To The Right |
| 187 | How Many Indiviadual Capsules Are There On The London Eye Tourist Attraction | 32 |
| 188 | Which 2 US Presidents Preceeded & Succeeded Jimmy Carter | Gerald Ford & Ronald Reagan |
| 189 | John Venables & Robert Thompson Hit The Headlines On The 12 th February 1993 But Why | James Bulger Killers |
| 190 | Which part of the eye gives it it's colour | The Iris |
| 191 | What is the name of the village where Richard and George Cadbury established their first factory in 1879 | Bournville |
| 192 | How many gallons of beer are there in a “firkin” | Nine |
| 193 | Which American State Is Know As The Sunshine State ? | Florida |
| 194 | What Is The Full Name Of The Owner Of The Company Amstrad? | Alan Michael Sugar |
| 195 | What Is Advertised On TV With The Slogan “The Best Things Come To Those Who Wait”? | Guinness |
| 196 | What Is The Present Capital Of Singapore? | Singapore |
| 197 | Which Organisation's Insignia Bears The Inscription Blood & Fire? | The Salvation Army |
| 198 | Which African country is the world's largest producer of gold? | South Africa |
| 199 | Which planet is called both the morning & evening star? | Venus |
| 200 | What is a young swan called? | Cygnet |
| 201 | Where Would you Find The Spanish Steps? | Rome |
| 202 | What Name Is Given To The Home Of A Beaver? | Lodge |
| 203 | Which Car Company Produces The Tigra | Vauxhall |
| 204 | If you visited the casino at Monte Carlo which country would you be in? | Monaco |
| 205 | If You Suffered From Kleptomania What Would You Have An Impulse To Do | Steal |
| 206 | His true name was William Bonny how was this outlaw better known? | Billy The Kid |
| 207 | Two oceans meet at the Cape of Good Hope, one is the Atlantic what is the other? | Indian Ocean |
| 208 | Which Famous & Very Important Inventor Was Born On The 3rd March 1847 | Alexander Graham Bell |
| 209 | Which Product Is Advertised On TV With The Slogan “Good To The Last Drop“ | Maxwell House |
| 210 | From Which Country Does The Lager Stella Artois Originate | Belgium |
| 211 | What nationality is the lager giant Grolsch | Dutch |
| 212 | According to legend what did the lady of the lake give King Arthur | The sword Excalibur |
| 213 | What fruit is used to flavour Calvados | Apple |
| 214 | In Which City Would You Find St Mark's Square And The Rialto Bridge? | Venice |
| 215 | What Colour is a live lobster | Dark Blue / Black |
| 216 | What Was The Name Of The Wizard Who Was A Counselor Of King And The Knights Of The Round Table? | Merlin |
| 217 | By What Name Was The Wild West Character William F Cody Better Known? | Buffalo Bill |
| 218 | What Was The Name Of Del Boys And Rodney's Local Pub? | Nags Head |
| 219 | Which Town In Yorkshire Has Liquorice Based Sweets Named After It? | Pontefract |
| 220 | Which ship do you associate with Charles Darwin | The Beagle |
| 221 | What Is The Capital Of South Korea? | Seoul |
| 222 | Which Book By Alice Walker Was Banned By The American Library Association For Racism, But Was Later Turned Into A Successful Movie Directed By Steven Spielberg? | The Colour Purple |
| 223 | Which Novelist Created The Characters Miss Havisham & Tiny Tim? | Charles Dickens |
| 224 | Who Is Currently The Vice-President Of The United States? | Dick Cheney |
| 225 | Who Was The Roman Goddess Of Love, Beauty And Fertility? | Venus |
| 226 | What Is The Nearest Town To Ben Nevis? | Fort William |
| 227 | In Which British City Is The Headquarters Of Troubled Building Society Northern Rock | Newcastle |
| 228 | How Many Pints Are There In A Flagon | 2 |
| 229 | Who was founder of the Monster Raving Looney Party | Screaming Lord Sutch |
| 230 | If you cut your finger, in the catering industry what colour plaster must you wear | Blue |
| 231 | In a standard pack of playing cards, what do the Queens hold in their hands | Flowers |
| 232 | Which line on the London Underground is represented by the colour yellow | The Circle Line |
| 233 | What nationality was the famous magician Harry Houdini | American |
| 234 | Which of Henry VIII's wives is said to haunt Hampton Court | Anne Boleyn |
| 235 | In the nursery rhyme, what was used to mend Jack's head | Vinegar & Brown Paper |
| 236 | What name is given to the moving part inside a bell | Clapper |
| 237 | What is the name of the oath taken by doctors | Hippocratic Oath |
| 238 | By what name is the “Central Criminal Court of the City of London” more usually known | The Old Bailey |
| 239 | What Is Measured By A Pedometer? | Paces / Walking Distance |
| 240 | On An Ordnance Survey Map What Animal Is The Symbol For A Zoo? | Elephant |
| 241 | The Stephen King Short Story “The Body” Was Later Adapted Into Which Film? | Stand By Me |
| 242 | What Is The Only Sport Where Left Handed Play Is Banned? | Polo |
| 243 | What Colour Are The Two Bottom Rings On The Olympic Flag? (PFE) | Yellow & Green |
| 244 | Which Series Features A Family With An Evil Baby And A Talking Dog? | Family Guy |
| 245 | Former Big Brother Contestant Jade Goody Believed Which Area Of The UK Was Abroad? | East Anglia |
| 246 | In 1992 Who's Chat Show Was Axed To Make Way For The BBC Soap Eldorado? | Terry Wogan |
| 247 | Who Played The Role Of M In 11 Bond Movies? | Bernard Lee |
| 248 | Which Model Of Ford Car Is Named After A Hunter In Greek Mythology? | Orion |
| 249 | Which US State Is Nicknamed The Gem State? | Idaho |
| 250 | Which DJ Played the First Record On Radio 1? | Tony Blackburn |
| 251 | On Which Balearic Island Will You Find The Dance Night Club Manumission? | Ibiza |
| 252 | What Does A Blue Flag Indicate On A Beach? | Its Clean And Pollution Free |
| 253 | In which Country Would You Find The Forbidden City? | China |
| 254 | Which 1978 Film Won Five Oscars, Including Best Picture And Best Supporting Actor For Christopher Walken? | The Deer Hunter |
| 255 | Which American State Ends In 3 Vowels? | Hawaii |
| 256 | What Is The Musical Term For “Quick Or Lively”? | Allegro |
| 257 | What Were Rowntree's Chocolate Beans Renamed In 1937? | Smarties |
| 258 | Which Condition Affecting The Eye Is Commonly Known As Pink Eye? | Conjunctivitis |
| 259 | What Is A Single Dot On A Computer Screen Called | A Pixel |
| 260 | A Cabbage White Is A Variety Of Which Insect | A Butterfly |
| 261 | Who Bought Virgin Radio From Richard Branson In 1997 | Chris Evans |
| 262 | What Type Of Metal Is The Statue Of Liberty Made From | Copper |
| 263 | What Object Will You Find In The Centre Of The Indian National Flag | A Wheel |
| 264 | To Which Family Of Vegetables Do Chives Belong | Onion |
| 265 | 1600 Pennsylvania Ave Is The Address Of Which World Famous Building | The White House |
| 266 | On Which Road In St Johns Wood London Are The Recording Studios Of EMI | Abbey Road |
| 267 | From Which Country Does The Casserole Dish Goulash Originate | Hungary |
| 268 | American Inventor Art Fry Is Credited With Inventing What In That Your Most Likely To See Around The Office | The Post It Note |
| 269 | What Was The Name Of Long John Silvers Parrot | Captain Flint |
| 270 | Excluding The Word Hawaii What Is The Only Word In The English Dictionary That Has A Double ii | Skiing (Possibly Radii) |
| 271 | In Which Year Did Britain Go Decimal Was It 1968,1969,1970,1971 | 1971 |
| 272 | In The Usa What Is Compulsory Military Service Or Conscription Known As | Draft |
| 273 | What Was The Occupation Of Matthew Before He Became A Disciple | A Tax Collector |
| 274 | What Is The Young Of A Gorilla Called | An Infant |
| 275 | Which Character Is The Most Famous Creation Of J.M Barrie | Peter Pan |
| 276 | What Japanese Word Translates Into English As Empty Orchestra | Karaoke |
| 277 | In Film What Is A Small But Significant Role Often Played By A Famous Actor | A Cameo |
| 278 | What Name Is Given To An American 10 Cent Piece | A Dime |
| 279 | What Does The German Phrase Auf Wiedersehen Mean | Goodbye |
| 280 | In Which English County Will You Find Ironbridge Gorge | Shropshire |
| 281 | According To The Medical Profession There A 2 Stages To The State Of A Mans Penis, One Is Erect What Is The Other (& Floppy & Soft Just Wont Do) | Flacid |
| 282 | Which Seaside Resort Has The Worlds Longest Pleasure Pier | Southend On Sea |
| 283 | Which former goon starred in the 1964 film Dr Strangelove | Peter Sellars |
| 284 | Which Motorway Connects Edinburgh With Glasgow? | M8 |
| 285 | What Would You Suffer From If You Had Epistaxis? | Nose Bleeds |
| 286 | What Is The Name Of The Bell Tower That Houses Big Ben? | St Stephen's Tower |
| 287 | On Which Mountain Did Moses Receive The Ten Commandments? | Mount Sinai |
| 288 | How Many Books Of The Old Testament Are There | 39 |
| 289 | What Do Australian Aborigines Refer To As Uluru | Ayers Rock |
| 290 | Which Group Had A Hit In 1985 With The Song “I Wana Know What Love Is” | Foreigner |
| 291 | What Is The State Capital Of Texas | Austin |
| 292 | In Which Continent Are The Atlas Mountains | Africa |
| 293 | Louse Brown Holds The Accolade Of The Being The First Ever What | Test Tube Baby |
| 294 | No 10 Downing Street Is The Home Of The Prime Minister But Who Lives At No.9 | The Chief Whip |
| 295 | What Is The Name Of The Person Who Announces The Results Of Elections | Returning Officer |
| 296 | Who Performed The Dance Of The Seven Veils | Salome |
| 297 | What Did Lindsey Dracass Do For The UK In 2001 | Eurovision Song Contest |
| 298 | How many dots are there in total on a pair of dice? | 42 |
| 299 | Which Notorious Serial Killer Had The First Names Hawley Harvey | Dr Crippin |
| 300 | In Which Month Is Australia Day Celebrated? | January 26 th |
| 301 | What Does A Phonophile Collect? | Records |
| 302 | In What Country Is The Bild The Top Selling Newspaper? | Germany |
| 303 | Of Whom Is St Christopher The Patron Saint? | Traveller's |
| 304 | What Did The Kilshaw Family Try And Buy On The Internet In 2001? | A Baby |
| 305 | What Was The Name Of The Boy Who Owned Winnie The Pooh? | Christopher Robin |
| 306 | What Is The Name Of The Prison Situated On An Island In San Francisco Bay? | Alcatraz |
| 307 | Which Battle Was King Harold II Killed By An Arrow? | Battle Of Hastings |
| 308 | On 7 th February 08 We Moved Into The Year Of Which Animal Of The Chinese Zodiac? | Rat |
| 309 | What Word Describes A Person Who Is Able To Use Both Hands With Equal Ease? | Ambidextrous |
| 310 | Which Member Of The Royal Family Was Born On 21sty July 1982? | Prince William |
| 311 | Which Alcoholic Drink Is Used To Make Margarita? | Tequila |
| 312 | A Koala Exists On A Diet Of Leaves From Which Type Off Tree? | Eucalyptus |
| 313 | Which European City Holds The Golden Bear Film Festival? | Berlin |
| 314 | Which Event Does London's Monument Commemorate? | Great Fire Of London |
| 315 | In Which Ocean Are The Seychelles? | Indian Ocean |
| 316 | What Is A Non Leap Year Known As? | A Common Year |
| 317 | Which English Comedian Is Now Known For Playing An American Doctor In The TV Series House? | Hugh Laurie |
| 318 | How Many Numbers Are There On A Standard Bingo Card? | 15 |
| 319 | Which Wedding Anniversary Is Celebrated After 40 Years Of Marriage? | Ruby |
| 320 | What Is The Vertical Part Of A Step Called? | A Riser |
| 321 | What Colour Is The Star On The Flag Of Morroco | Green |
| 322 | How Many English Kings Have Been Called Henry | Eight |
| 323 | Which Style Of Dance Is Often Performed Using Castanets | Flamenco |
| 324 | Which Of The Channel Islands Has The Largest Population | Jersey |
| 325 | Which Newspaper Did Clark Kent/Superman Work For? | Daily Planet |
| 326 | What Is The Us Equivalent To Remembrance Sunday | Veterans Day |
| 327 | In Which City Would You Find La Scala Opera House? | Milan |
| 328 | Which Spice Girl Has A Daughter Called Phoenix Chi? | Mel B (Brown) |
| 329 | In Which U.S State Was President George Washington Born? | Virginia |
| 330 | What Was The Name Of The Drummer In The Monkees? | Mickey Dolenz |
| 331 | Which Strait Seperates The 2 Main Islands Of New Zealand? | The Cook Strait |
| 332 | Who Are Peter, Janet, Jack, Barbara, George, Colin & Pam Collectively Known As? | The Secret Seven |
| 333 | Which Author Wrote The Original Sherlock Holmes Stories? | Arthur Conan Doyle |
| 334 | In Which Ship Yard In Belfast Was The Titanic Built? | Harland & Wolff |
| 335 | Name The Four Stations On A Monopoly Board? (PFE) | Kings Cross, Liverpool St, Marylebone, Fenchurch St |
| 336 | Which Famous Person In History Was Sometimes Referred To As The Lady With The Lamp? | Florence Nightingale |
| 337 | What do The Initials FBI Stand For? | Federal Bureau Of Investigation |
| 338 | In 1940 Over 300,000 Allied Troops Were Rescued From The Beaches Around Which French Port? | Dunkirk |
| 339 | Which Material Are The Black Keys Made From On A Piano? | Ebony |
| 340 | Britannia Is On The Reverse Of Which Current British Coin? | 50p Coin |
| 341 | On Which London Throughfare Is The Cenotaph? | Whitehall |
| 342 | Which Sea Separates Italy From The Balkans? | The Adriatic |
| 343 | Which Company Makes Quavers? | Walkers |
| 344 | Who Was The Roman God Of The Sea? | Neptune |
| 345 | Which Actor Was Madonna's First Husband? | Sean Penn |
| 346 | On Which Date Is St Swithins Day? | 15 th July |
| 347 | In Which Town Is The University Of Essex Based? | Colchester |
| 348 | Oyster, Shiitake And Chestnut Are All Types Of Which Food Stuff? | Mushrooms |
| 349 | What Does A Campanologist Do? | Rings Bells |
| 350 | In Which Country Is The Famous Town Of Timbuktu? | Mali |
| 351 | What Is The Name Of The French National Anthem | La Marseillaise |
| 352 | What Is A Squirrels Home Called | A Dray |
| 353 | With Regard To Radio Broadcasts What Do The Initials “CB” Actually Stand For | Citizens Band |
| 354 | Kelp Is A Form Of Plant Life It's Also An Edible Accompaniment In Chinese Food What Is It More Commonly Known As | Seaweed |
| 355 | Which Horror Movie Star Did The Voice Over At The End Of Michael Jackson's Song Thriller? | Vincent Price |
| 356 | If You Have Amnesia What Have You Damaged? | Your Memory |
| 357 | What Does The Nautical Expression “Avast” Mean | Stop |
| 358 | On Which Continent Do Gorillas Live? | Africa |
| 359 | Name The Queen Of Egypt Who Was The Lover Of Both Julius Caesar And Mark Anthony? | Cleopatra |
| 360 | Which Of The Following Was Invented First Gramaphone / Skyscraper - |
Gramaphone (1878) Skyscraper (1882) |
| 361 | What Is Sold At Billingsgate Market In London? | Fish |
| 362 | What Was The Name Of The Rock Festival Held In New York State In 1969? | Woodstock |
| 363 | Name The Comedian Who Played Borat And Ali G? | Sasha Baron Cohen |
| 364 | What Was The Currency Of Portugal Before The Euro? | Escudo |
| 365 | What name is given to the syrup drained from raw sugar | Molasses |
| 366 | Who Did Lady Caroline One Describe As “Mad Bad And Dangerous To Know” | Lord Byron |
| 367 | When First Laying Their Eyes On A Man 20% Of British Women First Look At His What | Ass |
| 368 | Who Was Bertie Wooster's Butler In The TV Show? | Jeeves |
| 369 | Who was the last British driver to win the Formula 1 World Drivers Championship | Damon Hill |
| 370 | With Which Artistic Movement Were Monet, Renoir And Degas Associated? | Impressionism |
| 371 | Which German City Is Associated With The Pied Piper | Hamelin |
| 372 | Which Country Has The World's Longest Coastline? | Canada |
| 373 | What Was The Address Of The Fictional Detective Sherlock Holmes? | 221B Baker Street |
| 374 | The Disease Scurvy Once The Scourge Of Sailors Is Caused By A Deficiency In Which Vitamin? | Vitamin C |
| 375 | Which Well Known Scientist Formulated The General Theory Of Relativity? | Albert Einstein |
| 376 | What Is The Bell Tower Of The Santa Maria Della Spina Cathedral Better Known As? | The Leaning Tower Of Pizza |
| 377 | With Which British City Is The Architect/Designer Charles Rennie Mackintosh Most Associated? | Glasgow |
| 378 | Which British Explorer Discovered Australia Before Being Killed By Hawaiian Natives On St Valentines Day 1779? | Captain James Cook |
| 379 | Which US Gangster Played On The Big Screen By Robert De Niro, Was Finally Jailed For Tax Evasion? | Al Capone |
| 380 | What Is The Collective Name For A Group Of Geese? | A Gaggle |
| 381 | What Body Of Water Is The Lowest Point On Earth? | The Dead Sea |
| 382 | What Is The Main River That Flows Through Dublin? | River Liffey |
| 383 | Whom did Ronald Regan Defeat When He Was Elected President Of The USA In 1980? | Jimmy Carter |
| 384 | In Which Country Will You Find The City Of Cologne? | Germany |
| 385 | In Biology What D Is Located At The Bottom Of The Lungs & Controls The Movement Of Air? | Diaphragm |
| 386 | Which Prime Minister Was Once Quoted As Saying “I believe it is peace in our time” | Neville Chamberlain |
| 387 | What Is The Capital City Of India | Delhi |
| 388 | What Is The Worlds Largest Known Reptile | Crocodile |
| 389 | The Water Carrier Represents Which Sign Of The Zodiac | Aquarius |
| 390 | Which Fruit Do Many Athletes Eat To Give Instant Energy Before A Race | A Banana |
| 391 | SAAB Cars Originate In Which Country | Sweden |
| 392 | What Name Is Given To A Bicycle Made For 2 People | A Tandem |
| 393 | Who Wrote The Series Of Books About Adrian Mole | Sue Townsend |
| 394 | In which country would you find the region of Transylvania | Romania |
| 395 | What was the last building climbed by King Kong in the 2006 Movie King Kong | Empire State Building |
| 396 | Which Hollywood Actor Became Mayor O Carmel California In 1986 | Clint Eastwood |
| 397 | What Is The Largest County In Northern Ireland | Tyrone |
| 398 | What is the cockney rhyming slang to tell somebody they smell | Pen & Ink |
| 399 | Located at the Houses of Parliament, what specifically is Big Ben | A Bell |
| 400 | Who played Brett Sinclair in the TV original of the Persuaders | Roger Moore |
| 401 | In which city was Terry Waite kidnapped in 1987 | Beirut |
| 402 | Which Plant Sacred To The Druids Grows As A Parasite On Trees? | Mistletoe |
| 403 | In Ancient Literature Which A Is A Greek Philosopher Who Wrote The Poetics? | Aristotle |
| 404 | The Colour of Magic was the first in which series of Sci-Fi / Fantasy books | “Discworld” series |
| 405 | Which Of These Is The Odd One Out Honey Rider, Foxy Cleopatra, Solitaire, May Day, Pussy Galore? | Foxy Cleopatra – Rest Are Bond Girls |
| 406 | What name is given to the study of plants? | Botany |
| 407 | Who resigned from the British government in 1988 after saying most eggs were unsafe to eat? | Edwina Currie |
| 408 | Which has more hops, bitter or mild? | Bitter |
| 409 | Who had a 1974 hit with “Annie's Song”, a song that he wrote for his wife? | John Denver |
| 410 | Who played the role of Robin in the 60's TV version of Batman? | Burt Ward |
| 411 | In The Board Game Scrabble How Many Blank Tiles Are There In A Standard Edition Of Scrabble? | Two |
| 412 | Cherie Blair's Actor Father Tony Booth Married Which former Coronation Street Star? | Pat Phonix |
| 413 | In The Children's TV Programme Bagpuss What Was The Name Of The Girl Who Brought New Items To The Shop? | Emily |
| 414 | With regard to banks what do the initials TESSA stand for | Tax Exempt Special Savings Account |
| 415 | On What Side Of The Road Do They Drive On In Japan | Left (Same As Us Brits) |
| 416 | What Is The Legal Age For Drinking Alcohol In The USA | 21 |
| 417 | The Koran Is The Holy Book Of Muslim Belief, Can You Spell for Me Please The Word Koran | Qur'an |
| 418 | Which Word Gets Its Name From The Greek Language Meaning “The Love Of Wisdom” | Philosophy |
| 419 | The M11 Connects London With Which Other City | Cambridge |
| 420 | Who In The World Of Sport Is The Father Of Jordan's First Son “Harvey” | Dwight Yorke |
| 421 | In The Tv Show “Are You Being Served” Which Characters Catch Phrase Was Im Free | Mr Humphries |
| 422 | In Nature What Is The Tallest Living Land Mammal | Giraffe |
| 423 | Who Became The 41 st President Of The United States In 1989 | George Bush Snr |
| 424 | In Which European Country Does Cianti Wine Originate | Italy |
| 425 | In The Oprah “Carmen” How Exactly Does Carmen Meet Her End | She Is Stabbed |
| 426 | Who Admitted To Adultery In A 1995 Interview With Jonathan Dimbleby | Prince Charles |
| 427 | In Pop Music Which Group Released Their 2nd Single “The Way To Your Love” In 2001 | Hear Say |
| 428 | Which Word Meaning “Gigantic” Is Also The Name Of A Prehistoric Species Similar To An Elephant | Mammoth |
| 429 | In Maths How Many Furlongs Are There In A Mile | 8 |
| 430 | Which Flat Fish Popular As Food Is Easily Recognisable In The Sea By The Red Or Orange Spots On It's Back | Plaice |
| 431 | According To The Bible Who Commited The First Murder | Cain |
| 432 | What Is 50% Of The Diameter Of A Circle More Commonly Known? | Radius |
| 433 | The Sound Of Music Is A Musical Based Around Which Family? | The Von Trapp Family |
| 434 | Which Internet Site Advertises With The Slogan “Broadcast Your Self”? | You Tube |
| 435 | Who is Jennifer Saunders Famous Husband? | Adrian Edmondson |
| 436 | Why Is The Silverfish Misnamed? | It's An Insect |
| 437 | With Regard To Knitting What Do The Initials “BH” Stand For? | Button Hole |
| 438 | In Which Austrian City Is Gustav's Klimt's Most Famous Work “The Kiss” Exhibited? | Vienna |
| 439 | In Which English County Is The City Of Portsmouth? | Hampshire |
| 440 | Which Country Music Singer Provided The Narration On TV's “The Dukes Of Hazzard”? | Waylon Jennings |
| 441 | Which American Director Made The Films “Do The Right Thing” And “Malcolm X”? | Spike Lee |
| 442 | In 1983 What Became The First Quiz Show To Be Aired Daily In Britain? | Blockbusters |
| 443 | In Education What Do The Letters LEA Stand For? | Local Education Authority |
| 444 | The Big Breakfast Was A Popular Early Morning TV Show Which Show Replaced It In 2004? | Rise |
| 445 | Port Said And Rosetta Are In Which Country? | Egypt |
| 446 | Which Country Is The Worlds Largest Exporter Of Coffee | Brazil |
| 447 | Who Designed The Bouncing Bomb That Was Used With Great Effect In World War 2 | Barnes Wallace |
| 448 | What Was The Name Of The Hotel In Brighton Which Was Targeted By The IRA During The 1984 Conservative Party Conference | The Grand Hotel |
| 449 | Winston Churchill Was Elected Prime Minister Twice One In 1940 & Again In 1951 Who Came In Between His 2 Terms In Office | Clement Atlee |
| 450 | Which Chocolate Bar Was the Sponsor Of The 2006 TV Show Celebrity Love Island | Bounty |
| 451 | Which Celebrity Hosts The Current Affairs Game Show “8 Out Of Ten Cats” | Jimmy Carr |
| 452 | Which Famous Person In History Commited Suicide On The 29 th July 1890 | Vincent Van Gough |
| 453 | In The Tv Show Bob The Builder What Type Of Vehicle Is Travis | Tractor |
| 454 | Which Cult Tv Show Presented By Paula Yates & Jools Holland Ran From 1982 - 1987 | The Tube |
| 455 | Which Member Of The Cabbage Family That Grows All Year Round Originates From China | Green Rocket |
| 456 | Joseph Merlin An Inventor From Belgium Became The First Person To Be Granted A Patent For What In 1759 | The Roller Skate |
| 457 | The Company Winmau Specialise In The Manufacture Of Which Piece Of Sporting Equipment | Dart Boards |
| 458 | Which Aristrocrat Gave His Name To A Scented Tea Often Drank Without Milk | Earl Grey |
| 459 | On Television The Actor “Bill Treacher” Is Best Known For Playing Which Soap Character | Arthur Fowler |
| 460 | Grandmaster Ruslan Ponomariov Became The First Person Ever To Be Disqualified At The World Chess Championships In 2007 What Did He Do That Angered The Officials | Answered His Mobile During A Match |
| 461 | What Is The Largest Selling Brand Of Cigarettes In The UK | Lambert & Butler |
| 462 | Which Word Comes From The Romany Language Meaning “Undesirable Child” | CHAV |
| 463 | In Which Dickens Novel Is There A Dog Called Bullseye | Oliver Twist |
| 464 | Lee Harvey Oswald Shot & Killed John F Kennedy But Who Shot & Killed Lee Harvey Oswald | Jack Ruby |
| 465 | In The Adams Family What Were The Names Of Gomez & Morticia's Son & Daughter PFE | Pugsley & Wednesday |
| 466 | Who Is The Only Spice Girl That Is Actually Named After A Spice | Ginger |
| 467 | Which Famous Telephone Number Became No More In August 2003 | 192 |
| 468 | Which Of The Williams Sisters Is Older Is It Venus Or Serena | Venus (By One Year) |
| 469 | What Was The Name Of The Aircraft That Dropped The Atomic Bomb On Hiroshima | The Enola Gay |
| 470 | Which Fruit Is The Main Ingedient In The Dish Guacamole | Avacado |
| 471 | In A Leap Year Which Month Has 29 Days Instead Of 28 | February |
| 472 | In The Tv Show One Foot In The Grave How Did The Character Victor Meldrew Eventually Meet His End | Knocked Down By Car |
| 473 | What Name Was Given To The US Led Millitary Operation To Liberate Kuwait From Iraq In 1991 | Desert Storm |
| 474 | Which Oscar Nominated Film Told The True Stories Of Harold Abrahams & Eric Leddel | Chariots Of Fire |
| 475 | Which Spirits Name When Translated Into English Means Little Water | Vodka |
| 476 | What Did Marilyn Monroe say Was The Only Thing She Wore In Bed | Chanel No.5 |
| 477 | Which Cartoon Character Is Voiced By Nancy Cartwright | Bart Simpson |
| 478 | Which Bands 33rd Album Was Entitled “In Search Of The 4 th Chord” | Status Quo |
| 479 | Which Part Of A Computer Is Responsible For Carrying Out Instructions | CPU / Processor |
| 480 | How Many Months Of The Year Have 31 Days | Seven |
| 481 | What Is The Only Continent That Is Also A Country | Australia |
| 482 | The body of the Egyptian Sphinx was based on which animal | Lion |
| 483 | Which Country Do The Cartoon Characters “The Smurfs” Come From | Belgium |
| 484 | What is the main ingredient in Taramasalata | Cod / Fish Roe (Fish) |
| 485 | Who was “The Artist Formerly Known As”, More Commonly Known | Prince |
| 486 | What did King John sign at Runnymede | The Magna Carta |
| 487 | According to the popular books & Movies, who is Harry Potter's arch enemy | Lord Voldermort |
| 488 | The H5N1 Strain Affects Which Species Of Animal | Birds |
| 489 | In Which US State will you find Elvis Presley's former home “Graceland” | Memphis (Tennessee) |
| 490 | Which island is divided by the “Green Line” | Cyprus |
| 491 | Who wrote the novel “Treasure Island” | Robert Louis Stevenson |
| 492 | In Which Movie Did Jim Carey Play Lloyd Christmas | Dumb & Dumber |
| 493 | Which long serving Tv & Movie character was played by (James Doohan) | Scotty / Ster Trek |
| 494 | Which organisation did Prince Charles establish in 1976 | The Prince's Trust |
| 495 | In the Welsh town of Llandudno, a popular tourist attraction is a statue of a white rabbit. To whom is this statue a memorial | Lewis Carrol |
| 496 | Who was the first woman to read the news on BBC television | Angela Rippon |
| 497 | Who slept in the teapot at the Mad Hatter's tea party | The Door mouse |
| 498 | In the animated movie “Finding Nemo”, what kind of fish is Nemo | A Clownfish |
| 499 | Who caused a scandal, in 1992, by being photographed having her toes kissed, by her alleged “financial adviser” | Fergie (Sarah Ferguson) |
| 500 | A greedy person who gulps his food might be accused of being which large seabird | Gannet |