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| Question | Answer | |
| 001 | Which Former Viceroy Of India Was Murdered By A Terrorist Bomb In 1979 | Earl Mountbatten |
| 002 | In Which State Is The 3 Mile Island Nuclear Power Plant , Scene Of A Near Disaster In 1979 | Pennsylvania |
| 003 | By What Name Has Monday 19 October 1987 Come To Be Remembered | Black Monday |
| 004 | In Which US City Was The Alfred P Murrah Building Bombed In April 1995 | Oklahoma City |
| 005 | What Was The Name Of The Salman Rushdie Book That Led To An Islamic Death Threat & Forced Him Into Hiding | The Satanic Versus |
| 006 | Which American Politician Was Shot & Paralyzed By Arthur Bremer In 1972 | George Wallace |
| 007 | What Is The Worlds Fastest Passenger Aircraft | Concorde |
| 008 | Of Which Country Is KLM An Airline | Netherlands |
| 009 | What Was A Norton Commando | A Motorcycle |
| 010 | Where Was The UK's First Escalator Installed | Harrods (1898) |
| 011 | From Which Country Do Seat Cars Come From | Spain |
| 012 | William Huskisson Was The First Person To Die In What Type Of Accident | Rail Accident (Hit By The Rocket ) |
| 013 | What Organisation Was Formed In 1909 | The AA |
| 014 | What Car Did James Bond Drive In The Film Goldfinger | An Aston Martin DB-5 |
| 015 | Which Was Londons First Tube Line | The Metropolitan Line |
| 016 | What Is The Name Of The Biggest Selling Car Model Ever | The Volkswagen Beetle |
| 017 | What Is The Maximum Loading Line On The Side Of A Ship Called | The Plimsoll Line |
| 018 | Which Famous Train Used To Run Between Paris And Istanbull | The Orient Express |
| 019 | Which Company Made A Car Called The Boxer | Porche |
| 020 | Where In The UK Are The Underground Systems | London, Glasgow, Newcastle(Tyne &Wear) , Liverpool |
| 021 | What Was Originally Called The Ripple Craft | The Hovercraft |
| 022 | Name The Human Powered Taxi Transport In China | The Rickshaw |
| 023 | Which Company Made The First Passenger Jet Aeroplane "The Comet" | De Havilland |
| 024 | In Which Country Would You Find Orly Airport | France |
| 025 | What Was Andre Garnerin The First To Do | Descend By Parachute |
| 026 | In What Country Might You Purchase A Car By Holden | Australia |
| 027 | Who Manufactures The "Gold Wing" Motorcycle | Honda |
| 028 | What Was The First Form Of Transport In Which 2 Men Carried Their Paassenger In A Box | Sedan Chair |
| 029 | What Is The TGV | The French High Speed Train (Train Grande Vitesse ) |
| 030 | What Name Is Given To A Person Who Shoes Horses, & Can Also Be Another Name For A Vetinary Surgeon, Or A Non Commisioned Officer Who Looks After Horses In A Cavalry Regiment | Farrier |
| 031 | who was the author mary ann evans better known as? | George Elliot |
| 032 | Who painted "the scream"? | Edvard Munch |
| 033 | how much was the top prize in the vintage tv quiz show 'double your money'? | £1000 |
| 034 | According to the nursery rhyme, who stole the tarts made by the queen of hearts? | Knave of hearts |
| 035 | What Is A lepidopterist | One Who Studies Butterflies |
| 036 | which country brews peroni beer? | Italy |
| 037 | which e. european country produces tokay wine? | Hungary |
| 038 | which is the tallest inhabited building in the us? | Sears Tower |
| 039 | by what other name is the buddleia bush commonly known? | Butterfly Bush |
| 040 | What Name Was Given To A Boy Who Carried A Torch For Pedestrians In Dark Streets | A Linkboy |
| 041 | who wrote “the road to wigan pier”? | George Orwell |
| 042 | what is the capital of holland? | Amsterdam |
| 043 | in sing a song of sixpence - how many blackbirds were baked in a pie? | four and twenty – 24 |
| 044 | what was telly savalas’s real first name? | Aristotle |
| 045 | which popular puppet show of the 80s and 90s specialised in political satire? | Spitting Image |
| 046 | which former penny bazzar celebrated its 125th anniversary in 2009 | Marks And Spencer |
| 047 | on which part of the body would you normally wear a fascinator? | head/hair |
| 048 | what part of the horseradish plant is used to make horseradish sauce? | The Roots |
| 049 | In Which Branch Of Medicine Does An Oncologist Work? | Cancer / Tumor Treatment |
| 050 | which film is the highest-ever grossing film in the uk as of april 2009? | mama mia |
| 051 | which famous vessel constructed with balsa wood was named after a sun god? | kon-tiki |
| 052 | who does the monarch send to summon the commons to her state opening of parliament? | Black Rod |
| 053 | who was the first prime minister of israel? | david ben gurion |
| 054 | in what game should you not knock down the skittles? | bar billiards |
| 055 | what is the term used for the plant and animal life of a specific area? | flora and fauna |
| 056 | what is the longest mountain range in the world? | Andes |
| 057 | what does the acronym scuba stand for? | self contained underwater breathing apparatus |
| 058 | what other vegetable accompanies potatoes to make lyonnaise potatoes? | Onions |
| 059 | what are death, famine, war & pestilence better known as? | the 4 horsemen of the apocalyse |
| 060 | What Does A Lapidary Do? | Works Or Deals In Precious Stones |
| 061 | When Were Driving Tests First Introduced In Britain | 1935 |
| 062 | What Do The Initials BMW Mean | Bayerische Motoren Werke |
| 063 | What Is The Longest Railway In The World | The Trans-Siberian Railway |
| 064 | From Where Do Stutz Cars Originate | USA |
| 065 | Who Manufactures The Electra Glide Motorbike | Harley Davidson |
| 066 | Where Would You Find The Bay Area Rapid Transit | San Francisco |
| 067 | What Manufactured A Car Called Diablo | Lamborghini |
| 068 | Who Do You Associate With "Sky Train" | Freddie Laker |
| 069 | What Are Wagon Lits | Sleeping Cars On A Train |
| 070 | What Is The Colloquial Term For A Travelling Salesman For A Firm Specialising In Hire Purchase | A Tallyman |
| 071 | what is the one place in britian that the queen cannot visit? | the house of commons |
| 072 | which element is usually used to galvanise metals to protect them from oxidation? | Zinc |
| 073 | what is the actors trade union called? | Equity |
| 074 | opened in 1996 which bridges span of 3.19 miles makes it the longest in the uk? | 2nd severn bridge |
| 075 | in which event in the 1980 olympics did scotsman alan wells win a gold medal? | 100 Metres |
| 076 | which paper size is name after the jesters hat watermark it featured? | Foolscap |
| 077 | how many bullets does a colt .45 revolver hold? | Six |
| 078 | what type of weapon is a claymore? | Sword / Mine |
| 079 | where does rupert bear live? | Nut Wood |
| 080 | A Person Employed To Do All Sorts Of Work Is Given What Latin Based Name | A Factotum |
| 081 | What Does The Abbreviation "MG " Stand For | Morris Garages |
| 082 | At What Time Does The First Watch Start On Board A Ship | 20.00 (8pm) |
| 083 | Who Invented The Pneumatic Tyre | Dunlop (John Boyd) |
| 084 | What does "DERV" Stand For | Diesal Engine Road Vehicle |
| 085 | Where Might You Travel On The "U-Bahn" | Berlin (Underground) |
| 086 | What Device Allows The Rear Wheels Of Cars To Corner At Different Speeds | The Differential |
| 087 | What Was Britains First Ever Million Selling Vehicle | The Morris Minor |
| 088 | Before What Year Does A Car Have To Be Built To Be regarded As A Veteran | 1919 |
| 089 | How Many Locks Are There On The Suez Canal | None |
| 090 | A Medical Practitioner Specialising In The Diagnosis & Treatment Of Eye Diseases Used To Be Called An Oculist . What Is The Name Used Now? | Opthalmologist |
| 091 | What Is A Bonze | A Japanese/Chinese Buddhist Priest |
| 092 | In Which Occupation Might You Be Called A BlueJacket | A Sailor |
| 093 | which actress links the tv series” monarch of the glen” & “the forsyte saga”? | susan hampshire |
| 094 | who played the part of esther a choir masters wife in “all the small things”? | sarah lancashire |
| 095 | which famous author wrote “the moon & sixpence” & “of human bondage”? | somerset maugham |
| 096 | colonel harland sanders was the pioneer of which fast food chain? | kentucky fried chicken |
| 097 | what name is given to a potential building site that has been built on before? | brownfield site |
| 098 | in which sport is the walker cup contested? | Golf |
| 099 | which organisation is based at langley, virginia? | CIA |
| 100 | What Would A Lithologist | Rocks / Stones |
| 101 | Which Car Company Made A Model Called The Alpine | Chrysler (Formerly Talbot) |
| 102 | Name The Ferry That Tragically Capsized Off Zeebrugge | Herald Of Free Enterprise |
| 103 | Name The First Merchant Ship To Be Built With A Screw Propeller | The Great Britain |
| 104 | Where Is John F Kennedy Airpot | New York |
| 105 | In Which Form Of Transport Will You Find The Cyclic Pitch & Collective Pitch Levers | A Helicoptor |
| 106 | Which Motoway Connects The M1, The A1 & The M62 | The M18 |
| 107 | Who Sailed Around The World In Gypsy Moth IV | Sir francis Chichester |
| 108 | What Is The Nickname For An Aeroplanes Flight Recorder | Black Box |
| 109 | Above What Speed Would A Plane Have To Be Travelling To Be Considered Hypersonic | Mach 5 |
| 110 | What Does A Funambulist Walk On | A Tightrope |
| 111 | What Would A Hagiologist Write About | Saints |
| 112 | in the music hall song, where did burlington bertie come from? | Bow |
| 113 | which infectious disease is caused by the h5 n1 virus? | Bird Flu |
| 114 | who or what were the tamworth two? | 2 pigs that escaped from an abbattoir |
| 115 | who in greek mythology was king of the gods? | Zeus |
| 116 | kitty hawk is associated with which famous aviators? | the wright brothers |
| 117 | what were the commonwealth games formerly known as before 1954? | Empire Games |
| 118 | On TV what was kojak’s first name? | Theo |
| 119 | which branch of the armed services trains its officers at cranwell? | RAF |
| 120 | What Slang Term Is Used For A Criminal Who Specialises In Safe Cracking | Peterman |
| 121 | who was known as the “jersey lily”? | lily langtry |
| 122 | who, according to the bible, led the israelites out of egyptian captivity? | Moses |
| 123 | which car company make the defender? | Land Rover |
| 124 | at which ground did ireland used to play their home international rugby union matches? | lansdowne road |
| 125 | eric the red is credited with the discovery & colonisation of which large atlantic island? | Greenland |
| 126 | which prize is traditionally awarded to the fastest crossing of the atlantic by a passenger liner? | blue riband |
| 127 | In America He Is Called A Longshoreman , What Is The UK Equivalent | A Stevedore |
| 128 | in the qualification phd for what does the ph stand for? | Philosophy |
| 129 | the flu strain h1n1 is better known - or feared - by what name? | Swine Flu |
| 130 | What Occupation Was Used By Lennon & McCartney For The Name Of One Of Their Early Bands | Quarryman |
| 131 | How Many Underground Lines Intercept At Kings Cross | Five |
| 132 | Which Country Used To Make Zastava | Yugoslavia |
| 133 | Which Airline Was Absorbed By British Airways In 1987 | British Caledonian |
| 134 | What Year Did Yellow Lines First Apear On Britains Roads | 1958 |
| 135 | Name Charles Lindbergh's Plane On The First Solo Trans Atlantic Flight | The Spirit Of St Louis |
| 136 | In Which Country Were Bugattis Made | France |
| 137 | Where Is The Naational Railway Museum Located | York |
| 138 | Where Would You Find Waverley Station | Edinburgh |
| 139 | Who Sailed Around The World In The Lively Lady | Sir Alec Rose |
| 140 | Who Designed The Mini | Alec Issigonis |
| 141 | What Was The Name Of The Fastest British Steam Train | Mallard |
| 142 | When Were L-Plates First Introduced In Britain | 1935 |
| 143 | Which Car Companies Name Means "I Roll " In Latin | Volvo |
| 144 | MOT's Are Required After How Many Years In Northern Island | Seven |
| 145 | Which Motorway Links Birmingham & Bristol | The M5 |
| 146 | Where Are Cathay Pacific Airways Based | Hong Kong |
| 147 | What Was Once Sold By A Colporteur | Books / Esp Bibles |
| 148 | cape horn the southernmost tip of s. america is part of which country? | Chile |
| 149 | how many sides has a dodecagon? | 12 |
| 150 | what does sago come from? | Palm Trees |
| 151 | What Does A Dendrologist Study | Trees & Shrubs |
| 152 | to which group of islands does “tresco” belong? | the scilly isles |
| 153 | who was the driver of the ill fated “cannonball express”? | casey jones |
| 154 | on which island did the mutiners from the bounty settle? | pitcairn |
| 155 | what was the short sword favoured by pirates called? | Cutlass |
| 156 | Why Is A Colour Sargeant So Called | He Has Responsibility For Carrying A Regimental National Flag |
| 157 | where did jim bowie & davy crockett die? | The Alamo |
| 158 | on this day in 1940 who opened their first restaurant in san bernardino california? | Mc Donalds (Ray Kroc) |
| 159 | with which instrument is vanessa mae most associated? | Violin |
| 160 | What Term Is Used For A Person Who Illegally Makes And/Or Smuggles Distilled Liquor | Moonshiner |
| 161 | which former poet laureate was the father of a double oscar winning actor? | cecil day lewis |
| 162 | who accompanied oz clarke on wine & drinks trips around france? | James May |
| 163 | which electric folk band had a hit in ’75 with “all around my hat”? | Steeleye Span |
| 164 | What Familiar Word Sometimes Humerously Associated With Lightning Describes A Person Who Rides The Near Horse Of A Team Of Horses Drawing A Coach | Posthillion |
| 165 | what is the english equivalent of an american davenport? | A Sofa |
| 166 | which metal is obtained from the minerals haematite and magnetite? | Iron |
| 167 | what type of dog is named after a canadian province? | newfoundland |
| 168 | which cornish village claims to be the birthplace of king arthur? | tintagel |
| 169 | What Does A Milliner Make | Hats |
| 170 | What Happens At A Velodrome | Cycling |
| 171 | What Are The International Registration Letters For Iceland | IS |
| 172 | From Where Did "DAF" Cars Originate | Holland/Netherlands |
| 173 | Which Car Company Manufactured The Elan | Lotus |
| 174 | What Was A Triumph Trident | A Motorcycle |
| 175 | From Which Country Does The Airline Varig Fly | Brazil |
| 176 | Which Authority Runs The Lighthouses Around Britains Coastline | Trinity House |
| 177 | What Is A Boats Binnacle | The Compass Housing |
| 178 | Where Is The Worlds Busiest Port | Rotterdam |
| 179 | Which Station Would You Find In London Manchester & Bombay | Victoria |
| 180 | Where Is The Worlds Busiest Airport | Chicago 'O' Hare |
| 181 | which airline suggested in march 2009 the idea of charging for using the toilets onboard its flights? | Ryanair |
| 182 | what is the name for a former royal coat of arms of france? | fleur-de-lis |
| 183 | What is the name for floating wreckage at sea? | Flotsam |
| 184 | which city is the administrative capital of lancashire? | Preston |
| 185 | what is the colour of the precious stone citrine? | Yellow |
| 186 | which racecourse in the sussex downs holds a meeting referred to as “glorious”? | Goodwood |
| 187 | which bobby did janis joplin and kris kristofferson both sing about? | (me & bobby) magee |
| 188 | What is the name for a small deer with white spotted reddish brown summer coat? | fallow |
| 189 | the dangerous goodwin sands lie off the coast of which english county? | Kent |
| 190 | Who Would Be Involved In The Scientific Study Of The Origin, History, Structure & Composition Of The Earth | A Geologist |
| 191 | What was the surname of the inventor who first vulcanised rubber in 1839? | Goodyear |
| 192 | how is 100 centilitres more usually called? | A Litre |
| 193 | which year in the 70’s saw the imposition of a 3 day week to conserve fuel supplies? | 1974 |
| 194 | What is the name for a narrow crack or split? | Fissure |
| 195 | which planet in the solar system is nearest to the sun? | Mercury |
| 196 | What Word For A Labourer Originates From The Days Of Canal Building When It Was Important That The Labourers Knew Where They Were Going? | Navy (From Navigator) |
| 197 | which river flows through stockport? | The Mersey |
| 198 | who is the greek god of sleep? | Hypnos |
| 199 | In Which Country Does A "Gaucho" Herd Cattle | Argentina |
| 200 | In Which Country Are 2nd & 1st Class Known As Soft & Hard Class | Russia |
| 201 | Name The Doomed Sports Car Manufactured In Belfast | De Lorean |
| 202 | Which Bicycle Had One Large And One Tiny Wheel | The Penny Farthing |
| 203 | For What Country Is The Letter "E" The International Number Plate | Spain |
| 204 | What Is Or What Was "A Green Goddess" | A Fire Engine |
| 205 | With With Car Company Are The Agnelli Family Associated | Fiat |
| 206 | What Is Also Known As The Anti Knock Index | Petrol Octane Number |
| 207 | What Is Also Known As A Denver Boot | The Wheel Clamp |
| 208 | On Which Side Port Or Starboard Should A Ship Show A Green Light | Starboard |
| 209 | What Is Officially Known As Gravelly Hill Interchange | Spaghetti Junction |
| 210 | who was britain’s longest reigning king? | George iii for 59 years |
| 211 | Which Actress played ripley in the alien movies? | Sigourney Weaver |
| 212 | if 25 equals silver and 50 equals gold, what does 40 equal? | Ruby |
| 213 | what does the acronym ftse mean? | financial times stock exchange |
| 214 | which animal lives in a holt? | Otter |
| 215 | where is last of the summer wine filmed? | Holmfirth |
| 216 | where is the shrine established by st bernadette? | Lourdes |
| 217 | what is a period of three months called? | Trimester |
| 218 | who are you in love with if you have an electra complex? | Your Father |
| 219 | what is the name of the rabbit in the disney film “bambi”? | Thumper |
| 220 | Which briton is an admiral in the navy, a field marshall in the army & marshall of the raf? | Prince Philip |
| 221 | What Does The S.A.E Number Of Oil Indicate | Viscosity |
| 222 | What Car Firm Did Colin Chapman Found | Lotus |
| 223 | Between Which cities Did The Train The Golden Arrow Travel | London & Paris |
| 224 | What Does P & O Actually Stand For | Peninsular And Orient |
| 225 | In America Which 2 Cities Are Connected By The Famous Route 66 | Chicago & Los Angeles |
| 226 | What Is The Galley On A Ship | The Kitchen |
| 227 | What Is The Name Of The Rolls Royce Symbol The Flying Lady | The Spirit Of Ecstasy |
| 228 | In Which 2 Years Was "A" The Vehicle Registration Letter | 1963 & 1983 |
| 229 | What Does The Traffic Sign A Red Circle With Nothing Inside Instruct | No Vehicles |
| 230 | If A Car Had GBZ On It From Where Would It Come | Gibraltar |
| 231 | apart from a lion which other animal appears on the british royal coat of arms? | Unicorn |
| 232 | where in england was the worlds first iron bridge built? | Iron Bridge Shropshire |
| 233 | the vernal equinox marks the end of which season? | Winter |
| 234 | what colour is the gemstone known as jet? | Black |
| 235 | who in 1975 had a funky moped? | Jasper Carrot |
| 236 | which food colouring is made from dried crushed insects? | Cochineal |
| 237 | Which london bridge is the furthest downstream? | Tower Bridge |
| 238 | what is an eagles nest called? | Eyrie |
| 239 | which sherry is sweeter, fino or amoroso? | Amaroso |
| 240 | what 'e' is a top layer of skin in vertebrates? | Epidermis |
| 241 | what was the name of sir francis chichesters yacht in which he circumnavigated the world in’66 & ’67? | Gypsy Moth iv |
| 242 | which 2 hollywood stars teamed up in their road to movies? | Bing Crosby & Bob Hope |
| 243 | where would you find the `ocean of storms`? | On The Moon |
| 244 | who was henry morton stanley sent to africa to find? | Dr David Livingstone |
| 245 | what is noise measured in? | Decibells |
| 246 | How Many Ships Came Sailing In On Christmas Day | Three |
| 247 | Nelson asked Hardy to kiss him at the battle of where | Trafalgar |
| 248 | Who sailed around Tasmania in 1798? | Bass & Flinders |
| 249 | What are the next four words in the first line of the popular rhyme which starts "Remember, remember the fifth of November"? | Gunpowder, Treason And Plot |
| 250 | According To The Rhyme How Many People Were Going To St Ives | One |
| 251 | Regarding Travel Of What Was Ellen Church The First | Air Hostess |
| 252 | What Is The Largest Station In The UK | Clapham Junction |
| 253 | What Country Is The Largest Producer Of Cars | General Motors |
| 254 | Of Which Country Is SNCF The National Railway | France |
| 255 | From Which Country Does The Airline "QANTAS" Originate | Australia |
| 256 | Which Uk Station Has The Most Platforms | Waterloo |
| 257 | Who Made The First Channel Flight In An Aeroplane | Louis Bleriot |
| 258 | What Was Nautilus | The First Nuclear Power Submarine |
| 259 | Where Is The Longest Railway Platform In Britain | Bornemouth 2,362 Feet |
| 260 | In Which Sequence Do Traffic Lights Change | Amber,Red, Red & Amber Green Back To Amber |
| 261 | How Many Pounds Are There In A Hundredweight | 112 |
| 262 | Which President Is Depicted On A US Five Dollar Bill | Abraham Lincoln |
| 263 | What Bird Is Said To Bring Bad Luck To A Sailor Should They Kill One | Albatross |
| 264 | Which Caribbean Island Has Bridgetown As It’s Capital | Barbados |
| 265 | How Many Nobel Prizes Are Presented In One Year | Six |
| 266 | Which British Newspaper Claims “All Human Life Is There' In Its Contents? | News Of The World |
| 267 | Compare The Market.com Is A Very Popular Insurance Comparison Website But What Is The Name Of The Meerkat That Fronts Their TV Advertising Campaign | Alexander |
| 268 | What Japanese word when literally translated means “Empty Orchestra” | Karaoke |
| 269 | “Eugine Cernan” Was The Last Man In History To Do What | Walk On The Moon |
| 270 | According To Shakespeare How Many Ages Of Man Are There | Seven |
| 271 | Which American city Is regarded As The Birthplace Of Jazz | New Orleans |
| 272 | What Name Is Given To A Camel With One Hump | Dromedary |
| 273 | What Name Is Given To A Male Swan | Cob |
| 274 | Which Actress Played The Title Role In The Movie Carrie | Sissy Spacek |
| 275 | In The World Of Music How Are The Wilson Brothers More Commonly Known | The Beach Boys |
| 276 | What Name Is Given to The Longest Side Of A Right Angled Triangle | Hypotenuse |
| 277 | Stem, Straight And Lazy Daisy Are All Types Of What | Stitches |
| 278 | What Does The I Stand For In CIA | Intelligence |
| 279 | How Many Fish Did Jesus Allegedly Need To Feed The 5,000 | 2 |
| 280 | Which Country Has Planes Bearing The Letters "PH" | Netherlands |
| 281 | Who Manufactured The Lagonda | Aston Martin |
| 282 | Between Which 2 Town did The First Commercial Railway Travel | Stockton & Darlington |
| 283 | When Was The Breathalyser Introduced In Britain | 1967 |
| 284 | How Does "FIAT" Get It's Name | Fabrica Italiana Automobile Torino |
| 285 | What Model Succeeded The Model T Ford | The Model A |
| 286 | What Was The Name Of The Balsa Boaat On Which Thor Heyerdahl Sailed? | Kon Tiki |
| 287 | What Does A Black Diagonal Line On A White Circular Background Denote? | National Speed Limit Applies |
| 288 | What Year Was The Wreck Of The Titanic Located | 1985 |
| 289 | What Flag Is Flown By a Ship Prior To Leaving Port | The Blue Peter |
| 290 | What Acid Would You Expect To Find In A Car Battery | Sulphuuric |
| 291 | Who sailed around Tasmania in 1798? | George Bass |
| 292 | Who is the “King of the Swingers”, in Disney’s “The Jungle Book” | King Louis |
| 293 | What is the Medical name for Wisdom Teeth | 3rd Molars |
| 294 | In Which European Capital City Did Ann Frank Write Her Famous Diary | Amsterdam |
| 295 | In Which Century Was The Composer Beethoven Born | 18th |
| 296 | What Colour is Thunderbird 4, is it Red, Green or Yellow | Yellow |
| 297 | Which 1972 Movie Features The Character, “Michael Corleone” | The Godfather |
| 298 | What Is The Popular Name For The Indian Film Industry? | Bollywood |
| 299 | In Which Children’s Comic Would You Expect To Find “Desperate Dan” | Dandy |
| 300 | Name A Two Stroke Car That Was Used In East Germany | The Trabant |
| 301 | Name The Safety Feature That A Train Driver Operates | Dead Mans Handle |
| 302 | What Do You Call The Distance Between The Axles Of A Motor Vehicle | Wheelbase |
| 303 | What Is The Worlds Largest Aeroplane | Aeroflot |
| 304 | From Which Two Airlines Was British Airways Formed | BEA & BOAC |
| 305 | Which Car Company Made The Scimmitar | Reliant |
| 306 | Between Which Two Places Did Britains First Express Train Run | London & Brighton |
| 307 | How Did The Jeep Get It's Name | From GP For General Purpose Or A Cartoon Character |
| 308 | Which Country Changed From Driving On The Left To Driving On The Right In 1967 | Sweden |
| 309 | Name The Vehicle Registration Letters For Switzerland | CH |
| 310 | The Cloning Of Which Type Of Animal Raised Hopes For Transplant Patients In 2002 | A Pig |
| 311 | The first book to be written on a typewriter, was typed in 1875, and was entitled “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer”, who was the typist | Mark Twain |
| 312 | Who Is Credited With The Following Quote “Houston, Tranquility Base Here, The Eagle Has Landed” | Buzz Aldrin |
| 313 | What was built for the 1889 Universal Exhibition and remained the World’s tallest structure until New York’s Chrysler Building opened in 1930? | The Eiffel Tower |
| 314 | Which 80’s Band Had A Hit With The Song “Robert De Niro’s Waiting” | Bananarama |
| 315 | In Harry Potter Apart From English What other language can Harry speak | Parseltongue |
| 316 | Who was the second wife of King Henry VIII | Anne Boleyn |
| 317 | Which of Snow White seven dwarves wore glasses | Doc |
| 318 | In music how many quavers are there in a minim, is it four, six or eight | Four |
| 319 | Dastardly and Mutley first appeared together in which children’s cartoon series | Wacy Racers |
| 320 | What sitcom introduced us to Tooting’s very own revolutionary “Wolfie” | Citizen Smith |
| 321 | What was then name of the Lion in The TV Show “The Herbs” | Parsley |
| 322 | Who was the first US President to be shot and survive | Ronald Reagan |
| 323 | Who wrote the Childrens Story, “The Old Man Of Lochnagar” | Prince Charles |
| 324 | Who Was The First Monarch To Live In Buckingham Palace | Queen Victoria |
| 325 | Which Number Is Referred To As ‘Doctors Orders’ In Bingo? | Nine |
| 326 | Who Was The First Ever Person Ever To Sing A James Bond Theme | Matt Munroe |
| 327 | What Is The Danish Word For The Word King | Kong |
| 328 | Which Animal Gives Birth To The World’s Biggest Babies? | The Blue Whale |
| 329 | Who In The World Of Tv Comedy Has The Real Name Matthew Hall | Harry Hill |
| 330 | The Coffee Plant Is Native To Which Continent | Africa |
| 331 | What Disney Movie (Cartoon) Was The Highest Grossing Movie Of 1992 | Aladdin |
| 332 | Who Artist Was Responsible For The Painting “Sunflowers” | Vincent Van Gogh |
| 333 | Which 1981 Hit For The Pointer Sisters Is Also The Nickname For Eric Clapton | Slow Hand |
| 334 | From Where Did The Grey Squirrel Originally Come From South America Or North America | North America |
| 335 | According To The song On What Day Of The Week Was Solomon Grundy Taken Ill | Thursday |
| 336 | In Which Country Will You Find The Southernmost Capital City | New Zealand (Wellington) |
| 337 | Which TV show had a robot called Twiki | Buck Rogers |
| 338 | What is London’s oldest Theatre | Theatre Royal Drury Lane |
| 339 | How Many Dominoes Will You Find In A Standard Set | 28 |
| 340 | According To The Bible Who Was Created From The Rib Of Adam | Eve |
| 341 | The Word “Vulpine” Relates To Which Animals? | Foxes |
| 342 | What is the first day of Lent | Ash Wednesday |
| 343 | In The Game Of Chess Which Piece Can Never Be Captured | The King |
| 344 | Which Fruit Is Also Known As “The Love Apple” | Tomato |
| 345 | How Many Pints Are There In A Gallon | Eight |
| 346 | How Many Letters Do Contestants Choose In The Tv Show Countdown | Nine |
| 347 | According To The Song How Many Girls Were There Sitting In The Back Seat With Fred | Seven |
| 348 | How Many Degrees Are There In One Angle Of An Equilateral Triangle | 60 (3 x 60=180) |
| 349 | What Colour is the cross on the national flag of Switzerland | White |
| 350 | What Is The Difference Between Flotsam & Jetsam | Jetsam Is Objects Thrown Overboard, Floatsam Are Floating Objects |
| 351 | What Is The Sling Used For Sea Rescues Known As | Breeches Bay |
| 352 | Where Is The Worlds Largest Port | New York |
| 353 | What Are Vaporetto | Powered Water Buses Used In Venice |
| 354 | Of Which Country Is Garuda The International Airline | Indonesia |
| 355 | Where Would You Find The Railway Station "Lime Street" | Liverpool |
| 356 | Which Cities Underground Carries The Most Passengers | Moscow |
| 357 | When Was Third Class Travel Abolished In Britain | 1956 |
| 358 | What Was the First Speed Limit for Cities Introduced In 1865 | 2 Mph |
| 359 | What Happened To The First Set Of Which Were Installed In Cleveland Ohio | They Exploded |
| 360 | Who Can Drive Cars On Britains Roads Without A Number Plate | The Sovereign (King Or Queen) |
| 361 | In Which Us State Do Citizens Sunbathe On Waikiki Beach | Hawaii |
| 362 | In The Human Body The “Tympanic Membrane” Is More Commonly Known As What | The Ear Drum |
| 363 | In Which English County Will You Find The Pencil Museum | Cumbria |
| 364 | During Tony Blair’s Time As British Prime Minister He Was Given The Nickname Of “Bambi” However What Nickname From The Same Movie Was Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott Given |
Thumper |
| 365 | “A” Is The International Registration Mark For Cars From Which Country | Austria |
| 366 | What Was The Name Of The Opera Singing Bird Who Featured On The TV Show Sesame Street | Placido Flamingo |
| 367 | The Character Mr Blobby Is Mainly Pink, But What Colour Are His Spots | Yellow |
| 368 | Vilnius Is The Capital City Of Which European Country | Lithuania |
| 369 | What name is given to an animal that eats both meat and vegetable matter? | Omnivore |
| 370 | What Phrase From The Mandarin Language When Translated To English Means “Over The Top” | Gung Ho |
| 371 | Whose Voice Was Used As Shrek In The Movie Shrek | Mike Myers |
| 372 | What Does The First “S” Stand For In The Abbreviation “SMS” Associated With Mobile Phone Texting | Short |
| 373 | Who Had A Hit In The Seventies With The Song “School’s Out”? | Alice Cooper |
| 374 | Which Country Is The World’s Largest Producer Of Oil | Saudi Arabia |
| 375 | Which country shares its name with a popular high street shopping chain? | Iceland |
| 376 | Which Soap Was Advertised On TV With The Line “Sun, Sea And Sangria” | Eldorado |
| 377 | What Accompanies The Bacon In The Dish Devils On Horseback | Prunes (Not Oysters) |
| 378 | By What Other Name Are The Pennsylvannia Dutch People Of America Called? | Amish |
| 379 | In What Year Did Princess Diana Sadly Lose Her Life In a Road Accident | 1997 |
| 380 | Which Iconic Motor Scooter, first manufactured in 1946, derives its name from the latin for wasp? | Wasp |
| 381 | In The Song Who Stuck A Feather In His Hat And Called It Macaroni | Yankee Doodle Dandy |
| 382 | The St Lawrence Seaway Connects The Great Lakes With Which Ocean | Atlantic |
| 383 | Which Film Actor Had The Real Name Of Archie (Archibald) Leach | Cary Grant |
| 384 | What Term Describes The Study Of Earthquakes | Seismology |
| 385 | What Is The East European Dish Of Beef In Sour Cream Called | Stroganoff |
| 386 | To Which Continent Is The Coffee Plant Native | Africa |
| 387 | Which famous director made cameo appearances in 37 of his 53 major films? | Alfred Hitchcock |
| 388 | Which 1996 Hollywood Movie Was Advertised With The Tagline “Don’t Call Me Babe” | Barb Wire |
| 389 | Which 60’s Pop Group Was Named After A John Wayne Western? | The Searchers |
| 390 | Which Adjective Can Go Before “Potato, Dog, Metal” | Hot |
| 391 | What Is The Kitchen On A Ship Called | A Galley |
| 392 | “Dr Drake Ramoray” Is A Fictional Character That Frequently Featured In Which Popular TV Show | Friends |
| 393 | Which Form Of Carbon Is The Main Constituent Of Pencil Lead | Graphite |
| 394 | Which European Capital City Is Nicknamed The “City Of Light” | Paris |
| 395 | Which Radio Series, TV Series & Movie Features The Character “Sgt. Joe Friday | Dragnet |
| 396 | What Nationality Is The Actress Britt Ekland | Swedish |
| 397 | According To The Song “my grandfathers clock” for how many years has the timepiece stood on the floor | 90 Years |
| 398 | In Greek mythology what type of creature was Pegasus? | A Winged Horse |
| 399 | Which National Newspaper Was Launched By Eddie Shah In 1986 | Today |
| 400 | What Animal Is The Symbol Of The Republican Party Of The USA | Elephant |
| 401 | Which English City Was Known As Jorvik By The Vikings | York |
| 402 | Which Classic TV Sitcom Featured The “Cunningham” Family | Happy Days |
| 403 | Barnes Wallis Was Responsible For Designing What | The Bouncing Bomb |
| 404 | In Which Year Did All Of The Following Events Take Place |
1993 |
| 405 | Which Fruit Is The Main Ingredient In Guacamole | Avocado |
| 406 | The Towns Of Hamilton, London And Windsor Are All Part Of Which Canadian Province | Ontario |
| 407 | What Phrase Of Indian Origin When Translated Into English Actually Means “Victory To Thee” | Jai Ho |
| 408 | What 2 Words Of French Origin Actually Means “Fat Tuesday” | Mardi Gras |
| 409 | What Phrase Often Used In Opera Comes From The Italian Language And Originally Meant “First Lady” | Prima Donna |
| 410 | Regarding The Courier Firm What Do The Initials T.N.T Stand For | Thomas Nationwide Transport |
| 411 | Which English Word Has Its Origins From The Greek Language And Roughly Means “Secret Ceremonies” | Orgy |
| 412 | Which Men’s Care Product’s Has A Sailing Ship As It’s Trading Logo | Old Spice |
| 413 | What is the other name for the plant belladonna? | Deadly Nightshde |
| 414 | John Wilkes Booth Was The Man Responsible For The Assassination Of Who | Abraham Lincoln |
| 415 | Which rock band was top of the charts in 1968 With The Song “Jumping Jack Flash” | The Rolling Stones |
| 416 | What Was The Main Setting For The TV Comedy Series “Only When I Laugh" | A Hospital |
| 417 | What is the popular name for the indian film industry? | Bollywood |
| 418 | Which Group Is Recorded The Album Entitled “Standing On The Shoulders Of Giants” | Oasis |
| 419 | What Nationality Was Laszlo Biro The Inventor Of The Ball Point Pen? | Hungarian |
| 420 | What Is Used To Cover A Battenburg Cake | Marzipan |
| 421 | What is the Japanese word for “divine wind”? | Kamikaze |
| 422 | Marsh Gas Is An Alternative Name For Which Type Of Gas | Methane |
| 423 | Lady Godiva Is Said To Have Rode Naked Through The Streets Of Which English City | Coventry |
| 424 | What Is The Hindu System Of Philosophy And Meditation Known As | Yoga |
| 425 | Which Scandinavian City Is Nicknamed “The Venice Of The North” | Stockholm |
| 426 | In Which English County Are The Towns Of Huddersfield And Halifax | West Yorkshire |
| 427 | Who Famously Gave Their “I Have A Dream Speech” In Washington In 1963 | Martin Luther King |
| 428 | Which James Bond Villain Was Played By Joseph Wiseman | Dr No |
| 429 | In A Popular Saying Which Four Words Precede, “Shepherd’s Delight” | Red Sky At Night |
| 430 | Which Chocolate Bar Is Sometimes Called “The Sweet You Can Eat Between Meals” | Milky Way |
| 431 | Who Was The Last Woman To Be Executed In The UK | Ruth Ellis |
| 432 | Tony Hadley Is The Lead Singer Of Which Popular 80’s Band Who Decided To Reform In 2009 | Spandau Ballet |
| 433 | In Which Country Will You Find “The Bridge Of Sighs” | Italy |
| 434 | In Film Making What Is The Name Of The Truck That Carries The Camera And Camera Operator | The Dolly |
| 435 | Who Lived In A Windmill, Wore A Duffle Coat And Worked For An Illusionist | Jonathan Creek |
| 436 | What Nationality Was The Painter Rembrandt | Dutch |
| 437 | Who Was In Goal For England When Maradona Scored His "Hand Of God" Goal | Peter Shilton |
| 438 | Which TV Series Was Set In Larkhall Womans Prison | Bad Girls |
| 439 | What Do Jehovas Witnesses Call Their Churches / Places Of Worship | Kingdom Halls |
| 440 | On Which Date Is Independence Day Celebrated In The United States | 4th July |
| 441 | What Was The First Sunday Newspaper To Be Published In Britain | The Observer |
| 442 | Which Member Of The Beatles Made A Surprise Appearance On The TV Show Baywatch | Paul McCartney |
| 443 | What Was The Former Name Of The Indian City Of Mumbai | Bombay |
| 444 | With Regard To The Fashion Brand What Does The ‘FC’ In FCUK Actually Stand For | French Connection |
| 445 | According To The Saying, What Is The Spice Of Life | Variety |
| 446 | In Mobile Telecommunications, What Does The Acronym “SMS” Actually Stand For? | Short Message Service |
| 447 | Which type of business uses 3 golden balls as its symbol? | A Pawn Brokers |
| 448 | Which pioneering aviator & later recluse was played by leonardo de caprio in the 2004 film the aviator? | Howard Hughes |
| 449 | How Many Vowels Are On The Bottom Row Of A Standard Typewriter Keyboard? | None |
| 450 | Which Viral Disease Is Characterised By A Violent Fear Of Water? | Rabies (Hydrophobia) |
| 451 | In Which 90’s Movie Did Morgan Freeman Play The Cop William Somerset | Seven |
| 452 | What Is The Name For Meat Killed In The Prescribed Muslim Manner? | Halal |
| 453 | What Is The Boiling Point Of Water In Farenheit? | 212°F |
| 454 | In Food Terminology What Edible Item Would You Have If You Were Eating A “PBS” | Peanut Butter Sandwich |
| 455 | Who Was The Author Of The Novel “Around The World In 80 Days”? | Jules Verne |
| 456 | What Is Nitrous Oxide More Commonly Known As | Laughing Gas |
| 457 | Which Film Ends With The Line ”After All Tomorrow Is Another Day”? | Gone With The Wind |
| 458 | In The Movie Saturday Night Fever Where Does John Travoltas Character Tony Manero Work By Day | A Diy / Hardware Store |
| 459 | Touche Turtle Was A Popular 80’s Cartoon Character But What Was The Name Of His Sidekick | Dumb Dumb |
| 460 | Which Animation Studio Worked With Disney On The Movies Toy Story 1 & 2 | Pixar |
| 461 | Which Famous Person Was Sometimes Referred To As “The Milk Snatcher” | Margaret Thatcher |
| 462 | Who Invented The Ball Point Pen? | Laslo Biro |
| 463 | At Which Sport Might You Enjoy A Seventh Inning Stretch? | Baseball |
| 464 | From Which Metal Are Church Bells Traditionally Made From? | Bronze |
| 465 | The cast of which comedy series had to convince the BBC that they were Physically fit to work? | Last Of The Summer Wine |
| 466 | What is a maori ceremonial war-dance called? | Haka |
| 467 | In Roman Numerals What Number Is Represented By The Letter ‘L’ | 50 |
| 468 | In The World Of Literature How Was “Eric Arthur Blair” More Commonly Known | George Orwell |
| 469 | Which Musician Was A Member Of The Bands “Silk, Visage, The Rich Kids, Ultravox And Thin Lizzy” | Midge Ure |
| 470 | Black Velvet is a mixture of stout and which other alcoholic drink? | Champagne |
| 471 | Denmark is connected to which country by a tunnel & a bridge from peppar island? | Sweden |
| 472 | In which English city did Roger Bannister break the 4 minute mile? | Oxford |
| 473 | Who Resigned From Their Post Of Britain’s Top Policeman In 2008 | Sir Ian Blair |
| 474 | Which 1993 Movie Takes Place On The Island Of “Nublar” Where scientists Have Created A Rather Unusual Theme Park | Jurassic Park |
| 475 | Which pop duo had hits in the 1980's entitled "dont Worry" and G.L.A.D | Mel & Kim |
| 476 | Which World Leader Famously Choked On A Pretzel And Fell Of The Couch Bruising His Face In 2002 | George W Bush |
| 477 | Andy Summers, Gordon Sumner, Stewart Copeland, Make Up Which Band | The Police |
| 478 | Which Country Has Changed Its National Flag Over 26 Times | The USA |
| 479 | Which Country Hosted The 2008 Summer Olympics | China (Beijing) |
| 480 | From Which Fruit Is The Syrup Grenadine Distilled | Pomegranate |
| 481 | Who Visited Mary To Inform Her That She Was Pregnant With The Son Of god | The Angel Gabriel |
| 482 | Jock & Yorky Are Regular Companions Of Which Comic Strip Canine | Fred Basset |
| 483 | What Is The Last Name Of Dorothy In The Wizard Of Oz | Gale |
| 484 | Varicella Is The Correct Medical Term For Which Illness | Chicken Pos |
| 485 | A Cheeky Vimto Is A Cocktail Made Up Of “Blue WKD” And Which Other Alcoholic Drink | Port / Sherry |
| 486 | In The World Of Motoring What Is The More Common Name For A “Denver Boot” | A Wheel Clamp |
| 487 | In 1991 Hollywood Actress Elizabeth Taylor Married Her 7th Husband But At Which Famous Location Did The Wedding Take Place | Neverland |
| 488 | The Marriage Guidance Council Changed Its Name In 1988, By What Name Is It Now Known | Relate |
| 489 | From Which Kings Cross Platform Does The Hogwarts Express Depart From | 9 (3/4) |
| 490 | What Number Is Referred To As “Kellys Eye” In A Game Of Bingo | One |
| 491 | What Is A Perfect Score In A Gymnastics Exercise (Per Judge) | Ten |
| 492 | How many zeros are in a one trillion when written out in numerical form? (UK Trillion) | Twelve |
| 493 | What Was The Name Of The Dog In The TV Series “Hart To Hart” | Freeway |
| 494 | Excluding The Jokers How Many Eyes Will You Find In A Standard Deck Of Cards | 42 |
| 495 | What Is The National Language Of Brazil | Portugese |
| 496 | What Colour Was Mentioned In Tom Jones’s Final No.1 Of The 1960’s | Green Green Grass Of Home |
| 497 | On a standard dart board, what is the lowest number that cannot be scored with a single dart | 23 |
| 498 | What Is The First English County You Would Reach If You Flew Directly Due South Of Glasgow | Devon (NOT Cornwall) / Plymouth |
| 499 | In which Childrens TV programme was the soup dragon featured? | The Clangers |
| 500 | What Is The Japanese Word For Goodbye? | Sayonara |