Quiztime UK - Chris's Quiztime & Quizerama
Quiztime UK - Chris's Quiztime & Quizerama
Quiztime UK - Chris's Quiztime & Quizerama
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1. What shade results when the rhubarb plant is used in hair dye?<br />
Blonde<br />
2. According to Aristotle, what part of the human bodyserved as the seat of<br />
emotions?<br />
Liver<br />
3. What was the only type of wood used by Thomas Chippendale?<br />
Mahogany<br />
4. "Uphold the right" is the motto of which law enforcement agency?<br />
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police<br />
5. What was used to erase lead pencil marks, before rubber came into use?<br />
Pieces of Bread<br />
-What did Hyman Lipman do in 1958 that made life easier for students?<br />
Put pencil and eraser together<br />
6. If we saw the emblem known as a Fylfot, what would we most likely call it?<br />
Swastika<br />
7. On January 26th, 1875, this invention, which caused fear for millions, was<br />
patented, name it?<br />
A Dentist's Drill<br />
8. On January 14th, 1794, Dr Jesse Bennett of Edom, Virginia, performed the<br />
first successful operation of this type on his wife. What was it?<br />
A Caesarean section<br />
9. "Shinkansen" is the name in its own country for what kind of train?<br />
Bullet Train - Japan<br />
10. In which London Street was King Charles Iexecuted in 1649?<br />
Whitehall<br />
11. "Joy! Rapture!I've got a brain!" Name the movie and who spoke these<br />
classic lines?<br />
Wizard Of Oz - Scarecrow<br />
12. When playing the French game of Petanque in a triples match, howmany<br />
boules (balls) does each player use?<br />
Two<br />
13. What is ashoemaker's model of the human foot called?<br />
ALast<br />
14. Akilldeer is (a) abird (b) a fish (c) asmall marsupial or (d) asmall deer<br />
A Bird - ANorth American Plover<br />
15. In sailing, what would you be doing if you were 'beating'?<br />
Sailing into the wind<br />
16. What's the modern name of the gulf of Gascony?<br />
The Bay of Biscay<br />
17. Helm, purga and pampero are all types of what?<br />
Cold Winds<br />
18. What sport is central to Hemingway's 'Death in the Afternoon'?<br />
Bullfighting<br />
19. Aclimbing orchid with bright green fleshy leaves and fragrant greenish<br />
white flowers is used as flavouring. What is it?<br />
The Vanilla Plant<br />
20. By what name is the chaparral cock better known?<br />
Road Runner
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