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Random Trivia Quiz No. 290
Posted: 19 Mar 2026 21:03
by Carl
- 1. What was the title of Bob the Builder's second UK number one hit single ?
- 2. What mineral has the lowest number on the Mohs scale ?
- 3. What mineral has the highest number on the Mohs scale ?
- 4. What is the common name for the liquid secreted by your lacrimal glands ?
- 5. Who was British Prime Minister on VJ Day ?
- 6. In George Orwell's Animal Farm, what type of animals were Clover, Mollie and Boxer ?
- 7. In which year did brothers Richard and Maurice McDonald open their first McDonalds restaurant in San Bernardino, California ?
- 8. In which European country would you find the Troodos mountain range ?
- 9. Which type of pasta's name translates literally as 'little worms' ?
- 10. A country historically known as Abyssinia, what is the modern name for it ?
- 11. What is the more common name for the medical condition of periorbital hematoma ?
- 12. During World War II, how was William Joyce better known ?
- 13. How many states of the United States of America have a Pacific coast ?
- 14. In Germany it is called "blutwurst"; in France, "boudin noir". What is it most commonly called in England ?
- 15. Who was known as the Maid of Orleans ?
Answers will be provided next Thursday evening after 21:00.
Re: Random Trivia Quiz No. 290
Posted: 20 Mar 2026 07:39
by stowie39
6. Horse
12. Lord Haw Haw
Re: Random Trivia Quiz No. 290
Posted: 20 Mar 2026 08:22
by gail
8. Cyprus
10. Ethiopia
Re: Random Trivia Quiz No. 290
Posted: 26 Mar 2026 21:01
by Carl
ANSWERS
- 1. What was the title of Bob the Builder's second UK number one hit single ? Mambo No. 5
- 2. What mineral has the lowest number on the Mohs scale ? Talc
- 3. What mineral has the highest number on the Mohs scale ? Diamond
- 4. What is the common name for the liquid secreted by your lacrimal glands ? Tears
- 5. Who was British Prime Minister on VJ Day ? Clement Attlee
- 6. In George Orwell's Animal Farm, what type of animals were Clover, Mollie and Boxer ? Horses
- 7. In which year did brothers Richard and Maurice McDonald open their first McDonalds restaurant in San Bernardino, California ? 1940
- 8. In which European country would you find the Troodos mountain range ? Cyprus
- 9. Which type of pasta's name translates literally as 'little worms' ? Vermicelli
- 10. A country historically known as Abyssinia, what is the modern name for it ? Ethiopia
- 11. What is the more common name for the medical condition of periorbital hematoma ? Black eye
- 12. During World War II, how was William Joyce better known ? Lord Haw-Haw
- 13. How many states of the United States of America have a Pacific coast ? 5 - California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska, Hawaii
- 14. In Germany it is called "blutwurst"; in France, "boudin noir". What is it most commonly called in England ? Black pudding
- 15. Who was known as the Maid of Orleans ? Joan of Arc