General Knowledge Quiz #247
General Knowledge Quiz #247
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Scotland's 1388 Battle of Otterburn is also called: Chevy Chase; Tiny Tempah; Benedict Cumberbatch; or Burt Bacharach?
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A scapula is what sort of blade: Surgical; Axe; Grass; or Shoulder?
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France gave (What?) to (Where?) in 1886 as a centenary gift: The Statue of Liberty; Napoleon's sword; Nelson's Column; London; USA; or Australia?
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In Birmingham 2017, Ozzy Osbourne, Geezer Butler, and Tommy Iommi, played their final gig after 49 years in the band: Led Zeppelin; Pink Floyd; Black Sabbath; or The Bay City Rollers?
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The ancient board game of checkers is also known as: Ludo; Draughts; Backgammon; or Snakes and Ladders?
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The tail of a comet takes what form/direction: Spiral; Tubular; Bent back to the comet; or Pointing away from the Sun?
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According to fiction, Ignatia Wildsmith (1227-1320) invented (What?) enabling transit/communications via fireplaces: Feather dust; Fire styx; Broad skyband; or Floo powder?
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Florentine, Garibaldi, Zimsterne, Snickerdoodle, and Anzac are types of: Ballet spin; Biscuit/cookie; Hat; or Napkin fold?
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The Japanese concept translated as 'Divine Wind' is: Origami; Bonsai; Karate; or Kamakazi?
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In 1926 Eamon de Valera founded the political party Fianna Fail (Soldiers of Destiny) in: France; Portugal; Ireland; or Russia?
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Argentina originated the: Samba; Jive; Tango; or Waltz?
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The European reindeer is known in North America as: Caribou; Elk; Bison; or Mountain goat?
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A tenth of a Roman army legion, c.500 soldiers, is the derivation of the group word: Posse; Cohort; Squad; or Committee?
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Hydroponics is the production of (What?) without (What?): Light; Eggs; Plants; Soil; Water; Heat; or Babies?
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In 1934 Englishman Percy Shaw invented and patented: Traffic lights; Car indicator lights; Cats eyes; or Roundabouts?
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The famous saying about power and money is "He who (What?) the (What?) calls the tune": Primes; Pays; Pumps; Bellows; Piper; or Banks?
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The ornamental cutting and shaping of plants is: Apiary; Aviary; Topiary; or Incendiary?
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When the Moon is at 'Sysygy' with the Earth and Sun which two of these can it be: Half; Full; New; or Red?
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A typical 'thread count' of high quality bed linen is about 5; 50; 500; or 5000?
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English King Henry I (1068-1135) reportedly introduced a standard for (What?) using his nose and thumb: Longbow; Handkerchief; Snuff; or Yard?
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Interactive Quiz
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Scotland's 1388 Battle of Otterburn is also called: Chevy Chase; Tiny Tempah; Benedict Cumberbatch; or Burt Bacharach?Chevy Chase
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A scapula is what sort of blade: Surgical; Axe; Grass; or Shoulder?Shoulder
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France gave (What?) to (Where?) in 1886 as a centenary gift: The Statue of Liberty; Napoleon's sword; Nelson's Column; London; USA; or Australia?
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In Birmingham 2017, Ozzy Osbourne, Geezer Butler, and Tommy Iommi, played their final gig after 49 years in the band: Led Zeppelin; Pink Floyd; Black Sabbath; or The Bay City Rollers?Black Sabbath
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The ancient board game of checkers is also known as: Ludo; Draughts; Backgammon; or Snakes and Ladders?Draughts
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The tail of a comet takes what form/direction: Spiral; Tubular; Bent back to the comet; or Pointing away from the Sun?Pointing away from the Sun
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According to fiction, Ignatia Wildsmith (1227-1320) invented (What?) enabling transit/communications via fireplaces: Feather dust; Fire styx; Broad skyband; or Floo powder?Floo powder
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Florentine, Garibaldi, Zimsterne, Snickerdoodle, and Anzac are types of: Ballet spin; Biscuit/cookie; Hat; or Napkin fold?Biscuit/cookie
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The Japanese concept translated as 'Divine Wind' is: Origami; Bonsai; Karate; or Kamakazi?Kamakazi
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In 1926 Eamon de Valera founded the political party Fianna Fail (Soldiers of Destiny) in: France; Portugal; Ireland; or Russia?Ireland
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Argentina originated the: Samba; Jive; Tango; or Waltz?Tango
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The European reindeer is known in North America as: Caribou; Elk; Bison; or Mountain goat?Caribou
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A tenth of a Roman army legion, c.500 soldiers, is the derivation of the group word: Posse; Cohort; Squad; or Committee?Cohort
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Hydroponics is the production of (What?) without (What?): Light; Eggs; Plants; Soil; Water; Heat; or Babies?
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In 1934 Englishman Percy Shaw invented and patented: Traffic lights; Car indicator lights; Cats eyes; or Roundabouts?Cats eyes
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The famous saying about power and money is "He who (What?) the (What?) calls the tune": Primes; Pays; Pumps; Bellows; Piper; or Banks?
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The ornamental cutting and shaping of plants is: Apiary; Aviary; Topiary; or Incendiary?Topiary
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When the Moon is at 'Sysygy' with the Earth and Sun which two of these can it be: Half; Full; New; or Red?
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A typical 'thread count' of high quality bed linen is about 5; 50; 500; or 5000?500
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English King Henry I (1068-1135) reportedly introduced a standard for (What?) using his nose and thumb: Longbow; Handkerchief; Snuff; or Yard?Yard
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