Title: Friday Quiz 17/11/17 Post by: Quagmire on Friday, November 17, 2017, 14:08:38 In May 2006, Belfast Airport officially changed its name in honour of which famous Irishman?
Which breed of dog was the first to win Best In Show at Cruft's? What name is shared by the father-in-law of Moses and the nephew of Jed Clampett? In which country was Trivial Pursuit invented? Excluding resigning, how many different moves does a player have the choice of at the start of a game of chess? What do the initials HB on a pencil stand for? Where would you most commonly find the inscription `Standing On The Shoulders Of Giants`? In `Coronation Street`, what was Stan Ogden`s occupation? How many of each animal did Moses take onto the ark? What name is given to a matador on horseback? What is the name of Dr Evil`s cat in the `Austin Powers` films? In which American State did the battle of Gettysburgh take place? What do the letters stand for in the superbug M.R.S.A.? What is the correct term for the people commonly known as `Eskimos`? In which country is the world`s longest outdoor skating rink? Xyrophobia is the fear of what? What starts with `T`, ends with `T` and has `T` in it? Which flag was flown by the Mayflower when the Pilgrims arrived in Plymouth, Massachusetts? Where was St. George born? In the Bible, what were the names of Noah`s three sons? Title: Re: Friday Quiz 17/11/17 Post by: 4D on Friday, November 17, 2017, 14:19:33 In May 2006, Belfast Airport officially changed its name in honour of which famous Irishman? GEORGE BEST Which breed of dog was the first to win Best In Show at Cruft's? What name is shared by the father-in-law of Moses and the nephew of Jed Clampett? ABRAHAM In which country was Trivial Pursuit invented? FRANCE Excluding resigning, how many different moves does a player have the choice of at the start of a game of chess? TWO What do the initials HB on a pencil stand for? Where would you most commonly find the inscription `Standing On The Shoulders Of Giants`? TWO POUND COIN In `Coronation Street`, what was Stan Ogden`s occupation? BINMAN How many of each animal did Moses take onto the ark? TWO What name is given to a matador on horseback? PICADOR What is the name of Dr Evil`s cat in the `Austin Powers` films? PUSSY In which American State did the battle of Gettysburgh take place? NORTH CAROLINA What do the letters stand for in the superbug M.R.S.A.? What is the correct term for the people commonly known as `Eskimos`? INUIT In which country is the world`s longest outdoor skating rink? Xyrophobia is the fear of what? What starts with `T`, ends with `T` and has `T` in it? TEAPOT Which flag was flown by the Mayflower when the Pilgrims arrived in Plymouth, Massachusetts? SKULL AND CROSSBONES Where was St. George born? PALESTINE In the Bible, what were the names of Noah`s three sons? Title: Re: Friday Quiz 17/11/17 Post by: Nemo on Friday, November 17, 2017, 14:23:42 Excluding resigning, how many different moves does a player have the choice of at the start of a game of chess? 20 - eight pawns may move one or two squares apiece (16) plus two knights can jump the pawns to land forward left or forward right (4) Title: Re: Friday Quiz 17/11/17 Post by: Peter Venkman on Friday, November 17, 2017, 14:38:40 HB = Hard Black
Title: Re: Friday Quiz 17/11/17 Post by: Tails on Friday, November 17, 2017, 14:43:31 Think I know a couple, will guess the rest.
In May 2006, Belfast Airport officially changed its name in honour of which famous Irishman? George Best Which breed of dog was the first to win Best In Show at Cruft's? Labrador What name is shared by the father-in-law of Moses and the nephew of Jed Clampett? Jethro In which country was Trivial Pursuit invented? Ecuador Excluding resigning, how many different moves does a player have the choice of at the start of a game of chess? 379 What do the initials HB on a pencil stand for? Hard Black Where would you most commonly find the inscription `Standing On The Shoulders Of Giants`? Hobbiton In `Coronation Street`, what was Stan Ogden`s occupation? Pimp How many of each animal did Moses take onto the ark? none What name is given to a matador on horseback? Steve What is the name of Dr Evil`s cat in the `Austin Powers` films? Mr Bigglesworth In which American State did the battle of Gettysburgh take place? Pennsylvania What do the letters stand for in the superbug M.R.S.A.? Massive Rectal Super Arse What is the correct term for the people commonly known as `Eskimos`? Inuit In which country is the world`s longest outdoor skating rink? Ecuador Xyrophobia is the fear of what? Not knowing the answer What starts with `T`, ends with `T` and has `T` in it? tea pot Which flag was flown by the Mayflower when the Pilgrims arrived in Plymouth, Massachusetts? rainbow flag Where was St. George born? Cirencester In the Bible, what were the names of Noah`s three sons? Ham, Shem & the long one I always forget Title: Re: Friday Quiz 17/11/17 Post by: Reg Smeeton on Friday, November 17, 2017, 14:47:12 In May 2006, Belfast Airport officially changed its name in honour of which famous Irishman? George Best Which breed of dog was the first to win Best In Show at Cruft's? What name is shared by the father-in-law of Moses and the nephew of Jed Clampett? Jethro In which country was Trivial Pursuit invented? Guess Holland Excluding resigning, how many different moves does a player have the choice of at the start of a game of chess? 20 What do the initials HB on a pencil stand for? Where would you most commonly find the inscription `Standing On The Shoulders Of Giants`? £2 coin In `Coronation Street`, what was Stan Ogden`s occupation? Window cleaner How many of each animal did Moses take onto the ark? 2 What name is given to a matador on horseback? Toreador What is the name of Dr Evil`s cat in the `Austin Powers` films? In which American State did the battle of Gettysburgh take place? What do the letters stand for in the superbug M.R.S.A.? What is the correct term for the people commonly known as `Eskimos`? Unuit In which country is the world`s longest outdoor skating rink? China, guess on the basis that big stuff is usually there nowadays Xyrophobia is the fear of what? What starts with `T`, ends with `T` and has `T` in it? Teapot Which flag was flown by the Mayflower when the Pilgrims arrived in Plymouth, Massachusetts? Where was St. George born? Turkey? In the Bible, what were the names of Noah`s three sons? Sem, Ham, Japeth Title: Re: Friday Quiz 17/11/17 Post by: blah blah on Friday, November 17, 2017, 14:52:40 How many of each animal did Moses take onto the ark?
None - Moses wasn't on the ark, it was Noah Title: Re: Friday Quiz 17/11/17 Post by: Reg Smeeton on Friday, November 17, 2017, 14:57:41 How many of each animal did Moses take onto the ark? None - Moses wasn't on the ark, it was Noah The brain is a strange thing having read through the questions and got to Noah at the end, I read Moses as Noah when filling in the answers. It's a predictive thing for reading Title: Re: Friday Quiz 17/11/17 Post by: 4D on Friday, November 17, 2017, 15:00:06 The Belfast Airport question is the city Airport, Belfast also has the international airport out near Antrim. Was there a few weeks back. :)
Title: Re: Friday Quiz 17/11/17 Post by: 4D on Friday, November 17, 2017, 15:03:33 The brain is a strange thing having read through the questions and got to Noah at the end, I read Moses as Noah when filling in the answers. It's a predictive thing for reading Yep. The Stan Ogden one, I always thought he worked on the bins with Eddie Yates but it was Curly the lodger |