General Knowledge Quiz #166

General Knowledge Quiz #166

Questions

1. The Gregorian Calendar, introduced in 1582, is named after Gregory, a: King; Pope; Farmer; or Brewer?
2. In what order should the (metaphorical 'time-management story') bucket be filled with Water, Sand, Rocks and Pebbles to ensure optimal use of the available capacity?
3. Before 1967 BBC Radio 2 was called the '(What?) Programme': Bright; Night; Light; or World Service?
4. Which nation in 2013 became the first to legalize marijuana production and sale?
5. The medical condition Urticaria is more commonly known as: Hives; Headache; Obesity; or Pregancy?
6. Whom did London's Russells Solicitors accidentally expose in July 2013 with 'disappointingly' successful consequences for the exposed client?
7. How many farthings were in five pounds of pre-decimal British currency?
8. What is the measurement unit for linear mass density of fibres/fibers, commonly used in grading tights/stockings?
9. On the birth of Prince George of Cambridge in 2013 who was relegated to 6th in line to the British throne?
10. The term Phrygian Cap refers to: Fungi; Birth control; Printing; or Headwear?
11. Pinophyta trees are characterized by what reproductive fruit?
12. What does the German word 'verboten' mean?
13. What social networking website attracted regulatory attention in summer 2013 after threats to female rights campaigners?
14. What common term refers to an intentionally controversial or offensive radio presenter: Dip Stick; Jerk Off; Toss Pot; or Shock Jock?
15. The traditional legal term 'tort' is commonly and technically a: Robbery; Civil wrong; Murder; or Kidnapping?
16. What alternative therapy aims to remove poisonous metals/calcium from the body using the same-named chemical process by which ligands (ions or molecules) bond to atoms?
17. Which two major publishers merged in 2013 to achieve 25% global book market share?
18. What word prefixes the following words to make five new words: Cake, Cloth, Cutter, Straw and Plant?
19. What Lockheed plane model is claimed to be the longest continuously produced military aircraft in history (at 2013)?
20. A funicular is what type of transport: Biplane; Railcar; Boat; or Tricycle?

1. The Gregorian Calendar, introduced in 1582, is named after Gregory, a: King; Pope; Farmer; or Brewer?

   Pope 
2. In what order should the (metaphorical 'time-management story') bucket be filled with Water, Sand, Rocks and Pebbles to ensure optimal use of the available capacity?

   FirstRocks, then Pebbles, then Sand, then Water 
3. Before 1967 BBC Radio 2 was called the '(What?) Programme': Bright; Night; Light; or World Service?

   Light
4. Which nation in 2013 became the first to legalize marijuana production and sale?

   Uruguay
5. The medical condition Urticaria is more commonly known as: Hives; Headache; Obesity; or Pregancy?

   Hives 
6. Whom did London's Russells Solicitors accidentally expose in July 2013 with 'disappointingly' successful consequences for the exposed client?

   J K Rowling 
7. How many farthings were in five pounds of pre-decimal British currency?

   4,800 
8. What is the measurement unit for linear mass density of fibres/fibers, commonly used in grading tights/stockings?

   Denier 
9. On the birth of Prince George of Cambridge in 2013 who was relegated to 6th in line to the British throne?

   Princess Beatrice of York
10. The term Phrygian Cap refers to: Fungi; Birth control; Printing; or Headwear?

    Headwear
11. Pinophyta trees are characterized by what reproductive fruit?

    Cones 
12. What does the German word 'verboten' mean?

    Forbidden
13. What social networking website attracted regulatory attention in summer 2013 after threats to female rights campaigners?

    Twitter
14. What common term refers to an intentionally controversial or offensive radio presenter: Dip Stick; Jerk Off; Toss Pot; or Shock Jock?

    Shock Jock
15. The traditional legal term 'tort' is commonly and technically a: Robbery; Civil wrong; Murder; or Kidnapping?

    Civil wrong
16. What alternative therapy aims to remove poisonous metals/calcium from the body using the same-named chemical process by which ligands (ions or molecules) bond to atoms?

    Chelation 
17. Which two major publishers merged in 2013 to achieve 25% global book market share?

    Penguin and Random House
18. What word prefixes the following words to make five new words: Cake, Cloth, Cutter, Straw and Plant?

    Cheese
19. What Lockheed plane model is claimed to be the longest continuously produced military aircraft in history (at 2013)?

    Hercules 
20. A funicular is what type of transport: Biplane; Railcar; Boat; or Tricycle?

    Railcar