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General Knowledge Quiz No. 170
Posted: 23 Mar 2023 21:04
by Carl
- 1. India qualified for the Soccer World Cup in 1950 but were refused permission to take part; why ?
- 2. What is a perfect diamond of 100 carats or more called ?
- 3. Who founded Playboy magazine in 1953 ?
- 4. In which country are the Churchill Falls ?
- 5. 'Angels on horseback' are what wrapped in bacon ?
- 6. What traditionally symbolises a couple's sixth wedding anniversary ?
- 7. What does a phillumenist collect ?
- 8. Which planet is nearest to the Sun ?
- 9. Who was the first Roman Emperor ?
- 10. Which vegetable is also known as an egg plant ?
- 11. What is a tree or shrub called that sheds its leaves annually ?
- 12. How many players are in a basketball team ?
- 13. Which is the largest Canary Island ?
- 14. What is the male part of a flower called ?
- 15. Which duo had a 1982 UK chart hit with Save Your Love ?
Answers will be provided next Thursday evening after 21:00.
Re: General Knowledge Quiz No. 170
Posted: 23 Mar 2023 23:11
by elcarretero
3 Hugh Heffner
5 Oysters
Re: General Knowledge Quiz No. 170
Posted: 24 Mar 2023 08:35
by gail
10. Aubergine
Re: General Knowledge Quiz No. 170
Posted: 24 Mar 2023 18:46
by elcarretero
7 matchboxes
Re: General Knowledge Quiz No. 170
Posted: 25 Mar 2023 09:35
by LucindaC
13 Tenerife
Re: General Knowledge Quiz No. 170
Posted: 25 Mar 2023 10:29
by elcarretero
8 Mercury
Re: General Knowledge Quiz No. 170
Posted: 30 Mar 2023 21:03
by Carl
ANSWERS
- 1. India qualified for the Soccer World Cup in 1950 but were refused permission to take part; why ? Because the players were not permitted to play in bare feet
- 2. What is a perfect diamond of 100 carats or more called ? A paragon
- 3. Who founded Playboy magazine in 1953 ? Hugh Hefner
- 4. In which country are the Churchill Falls ? Canada
- 5. 'Angels on horseback' are what wrapped in bacon ? Oysters
- 6. What traditionally symbolises a couple's sixth wedding anniversary ? Sugar
- 7. What does a phillumenist collect ? Matchbox labels
- 8. Which planet is nearest to the Sun ? Mercury
- 9. Who was the first Roman Emperor ? Augustus Caesar
- 10. Which vegetable is also known as an egg plant ? Aubergine
- 11. What is a tree or shrub called that sheds its leaves annually ? Deciduous
- 12. How many players are in a basketball team ? 5
- 13. Which is the largest Canary Island ? Tenerife
- 14. What is the male part of a flower called ? Stamen
- 15. Which duo had a 1982 UK chart hit with Save Your Love ? Renee and Renato