Random Trivia Quiz No. 241

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  • 1. The expression 'Book him Dano' urging action/reprimand originated between the 1960 - 80s in ? The Rocky Horror Show; Hawaii Five-O; Opportunity Knocks; or The Flintstones ?
  • 2. In May 2016 the world record for 'planking', a stress position on toes and forearms, was set at ? 45 minutes; 93 minutes; 5 hours; or 8 hours ?
  • 3. Acetylsalicylic acid, first identified in willow bark by Hippocrates c.400BC, is better known as what a genericized trademark ? Aspirin; Heroin; The birth control pill; or Sugar ?
  • 4. A warm sunny period in Autumn in the northern hemisphere is called an ? African Spring; Australian Winter; Indian Summer; or Baked Alaska ?
  • 5. French writer and philosopher Donatien Alphonse François, Marquis de Sade (1740 - 1814), inspired which behavioural term ?
  • 6. What is the bingo nickname and the number that is the square root of 484, a rifle calibre, and puzzle or 'catch' (two answers required) ?
  • 7. Based on the popular 'poundshop' concept a discount store opened in London's Mayfair in 2016, with everything priced at what ? £5; £10; £20; £50, £100, £500 or £1,000 ?
  • 8. Roland Garros is home to the Open .... what Championships and where (two answers required) ? Darts; Golf; Tennis; Snooker; Tiddlywinks; France; Australia; USA; Scotland; Belgium ?
  • 9. A pantechnicon from Greek, for 'all' and 'piece of art' is a ? Sports car; Bicycle; Skateboard; or Furniture removal van ?
  • 10. The modern ironic term 'snackcident' as in failing to resist chocolates, pizza, etc. is an example of a ? Portmanteau; Metaphor; Spoonerism; or Mondegreen ?
  • 11. The English Football Association banned what from 1921 to 1971 at its member clubs ? Pop concerts; Horse shows; Women's football games; or Meat pies ?
  • 12. The female equivalent of a Sultan (Arabic/Muslim leader) is a ? Queen; Empress; Consort; or Sultana ?
  • 13. Name the eminent French football captain, famed for his ability and leadership, head of UEFA between 2007 - 2015 and FIFA presidential candidate, but banned from football in December 2015 after a FIFA ethics investigation ?
  • 14. The famous quantum mechanics thought experiment demonstrating that something can exist in two states, alive or dead until observed, is called Schrödinger's ? Cat; Dog; Fly; or Kangaroo ?
  • 15. The oldest world sports championship title, established in 1740 and won by Clergé de Elder, is for ? Camel-racing; Real Tennis; Pistol-shooting; or Snooker ?

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1 Hawaii 5 O
3 Aspirin
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4. Indian summer
6. 22 - Two little ducks
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6 Two little ducks 22
8 Tennis France
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9. Furniture removal van
12. Sultana
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10 Portmanteau
11 Women's football games
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ANSWERS
  • 1. The expression 'Book him Dano' urging action/reprimand originated between the 1960 - 80s in ? The Rocky Horror Show; Hawaii Five-O; Opportunity Knocks; or The Flintstones ? Hawaii Five-O
  • 2. In May 2016 the world record for 'planking', a stress position on toes and forearms, was set at ? 45 minutes; 93 minutes; 5 hours; or 8 hours ? 8 hours
  • 3. Acetylsalicylic acid, first identified in willow bark by Hippocrates c.400BC, is better known as what a genericized trademark ? Aspirin; Heroin; The birth control pill; or Sugar ? Aspirin
  • 4. A warm sunny period in Autumn in the northern hemisphere is called an ? African Spring; Australian Winter; Indian Summer; or Baked Alaska ? Indian Summer
  • 5. French writer and philosopher Donatien Alphonse François, Marquis de Sade (1740 - 1814), inspired which behavioural term ? Sadism/Sadist
  • 6. What is the bingo nickname and the number that is the square root of 484, a rifle calibre, and puzzle or 'catch' (two answers required) ? Two little ducks and 22
  • 7. Based on the popular 'poundshop' concept a discount store opened in London's Mayfair in 2016, with everything priced at what ? £5; £10; £20; £50, £100, £500 or £1,000 ? £1,000
  • 8. Roland Garros is home to the Open .... what Championships and where (two answers required) ? Darts; Golf; Tennis; Snooker; Tiddlywinks; France; Australia; USA; Scotland; Belgium ? Tennis and France
  • 9. A pantechnicon from Greek, for 'all' and 'piece of art' is a ? Sports car; Bicycle; Skateboard; or Furniture removal van ? Furniture removal van
  • 10. The modern ironic term 'snackcident' as in failing to resist chocolates, pizza, etc. is an example of a ? Portmanteau; Metaphor; Spoonerism; or Mondegreen ? Portmanteau
  • 11. The English Football Association banned what from 1921 to 1971 at its member clubs ? Pop concerts; Horse shows; Women's football games; or Meat pies ? Women's football games
  • 12. The female equivalent of a Sultan (Arabic/Muslim leader) is a ? Queen; Empress; Consort; or Sultana ? Sultana
  • 13. Name the eminent French football captain, famed for his ability and leadership, head of UEFA between 2007 - 2015 and FIFA presidential candidate, but banned from football in December 2015 after a FIFA ethics investigation ? Michel Platini
  • 14. The famous quantum mechanics thought experiment demonstrating that something can exist in two states, alive or dead until observed, is called Schrödinger's ? Cat; Dog; Fly; or Kangaroo ? Cat
  • 15. The oldest world sports championship title, established in 1740 and won by Clergé de Elder, is for ? Camel-racing; Real Tennis; Pistol-shooting; or Snooker ? Real Tennis

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