1 What is the longest mountain range in
the world |
The Andes |
2 Who became governor of Hong Kong in
1992 |
Chris Patten |
3 What is the commonest pub name in
England |
The Red Lion |
4 How many are there in a baker's dozen |
Thirteen |
5 In soccer is the goalkeeper allowed to
take a throw in |
Yes |
6 How many years are there in a decade |
Ten |
7 What is the name of the newspaper that
Superman works for in the identity of Clarke Kent |
The Daily Planet |
8 Name the stretch of water that
separates the Isle of Wight from the mainland |
The Solent |
9 What is the state capital of Texas |
Austin |
10 What are Duck for Oyster, Bird in the
Cage and Texas Star types of |
Square dances |
11 In the Japanese martial art Kendo what
are the swords made from |
Bamboo |
12 In cockney rhyming slang what is a dog
and bone |
Telephone |
13 Which monarch was followed by Queen
Victoria |
William 1V |
14 What does N.V. on a bottle of wine
mean |
Non Vintage |
15 How many teats are there on a cow's
udder |
Four |
16 What is the chemical symbol for copper |
Cu |
17 Which English surname means red haired |
Russell |
18 Which actor and former Mr Universe
played the Hulk |
Lou Ferrigno |
19 Who had a U.K. number one in the
sixties with If Paradise Is Half As Nice |
Amen Corner |
20 Who was the first man to win World
Championships on motor cycles and in cars |
John Surtees |
21 Who is second in command of the
starship Enterprise |
Mr Spock |
22 What is the correct name for a
crossbow bolt |
A quarrel |
23 What is sometimes referred to as the
Fourth Estate |
The Press |
24 What is the only surviving one of the
Seven Wonders of the World |
The Great Pyramid |
25 Black, Italian and Lombardy are all
types of which tree |
Poplars |
26 How many moons does Venus have |
None |
27 What do aircraft pilots nickname the
auto pilot |
George |
28 How wide is each sign of the zodiac |
Thirty degrees |
29 What is the main ingredient of
Glamorgan sausages |
Cheese |
30 Where do the valuable Steiff teddy
bears have their distinctive button which is a tag of
their authenticity |
In the ear |
FOOD AND DRINK |
1 From which creature would we get a
gigot of meat |
Lamb (accept sheep) |
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2 From which bean is chocolate made |
Cocoa |
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3 What is added to whisky to make
Drambuie |
Heather Honey |
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4 What is the correct way to eat
asparagus |
With the fingers |
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5 What ingredient in Advocaat gives it
its yellow colour |
Egg yolks |
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6 What name is given to the coloured,
scented outer rind of an orange, lemon etc. |
Zest |
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7 What soft white sweets can be roasted
over a fire |
Marshmallows |
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8 What is the name of the drink that
consists of Bourbon Scotch or Rye Whisky, Sugar cube,
Angostura bitters, Soda water |
Old Fashioned |
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9 Which acid is formed when milk goes
sour |
Lactic |
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10 What is the soft cheese Labneh made
from |
Yoghurt |
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