Doubly Tuned—Answers

Here are the answers to the questions I posted earlier.

Five random questions today.

Billy the Kid.
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One

Billy the Kid was shot and killed at Fort Sumner by whom?

Answer: Sheriff Pat Garrett

Henry McCarty, aka William H. Bonney and Billy the Kid, an American outlaw and gunfighter, was linked to nine murders, solely responsible for four, and possibly involved in five others. Sheriff Pat Garrett, responding to rumours, questioned Pete Maxwell, a friend of Bonney’s, and encountered Bonney unexpectedly, leading to a confrontation where Garrett fatally shot Bonney.

Two

Whose first novel was When the Lion Feeds?

Answer: Wilbur Smith

Wilbur Addison Smith (1933–2021) was a British-South African novelist known for his historical fiction set in Southern Africa. He wrote 49 books, selling over 140 million copies, and focused on themes like hunting, mining, romance and conflict.

Three

Tennis: The Woodies won six Wimbledon men’s doubles titles. What were their surnames?

Answer: Woodbridge and Woodforde

The Woodies, Australian tennis doubles pairing Todd Woodbridge and Mark Woodforde, were one of the most successful in history, winning 61 ATP titles and 11 major titles. They represented Australia in the Olympics and Davis Cup, winning gold and silver medals and contributing to a Davis Cup victory. The Woodies were inducted into the Australian and International Tennis Halls of Fame in 2010.

Four

DOUBLY TUNED is an anagram of an English word, an adverb meaning certainly. What is the word?

Answer: Undoubtedly

undoubtedly /ʌnˈdaʊtɪdli /

▸ adverb without doubt; certainly: they are undoubtedly guilty.

— Oxford English Dictionary

Five

Simon and Garfunkel’s first U.S. number one single hit was what?

Answer: The Sound of Silence

The Sound of Silence by Simon & Garfunkel, written by Paul Simon, was initially released in 1964 as an acoustic version. A remixed version with electric instruments, released in 1965, became a number-one hit and led to the duo’s reunion and the release of their second album. The song appeared under both the opening and closing credits of the 1967 film The Graduate and was included on its soundtrack album.

Doubly Tuned

Five random questions today.

Billy the Kid.
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One

Billy the Kid was shot and killed at Fort Sumner by whom?

Two

Whose first novel was When the Lion Feeds?

Three

Tennis: The Woodies won six Wimbledon men’s doubles titles. What were their surnames?

Four

DOUBLY TUNED is an anagram of an English word, an adverb meaning certainly. What is the word?

Five

Simon and Garfunkel’s first U.S. number one single hit was what?

Good luck! I’ll post the answer later.

Around the World—Answers

Five geographic questions.

Confluence of Blue Nile and White Nile at Khartoum, Sudan.
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One

On mainland South America what countries do NOT border Brazil?

Answer: Chile and Ecuador

Brazil borders ten South American countries, namely Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, Venezuela, and French Guiana, which is an overseas region of France.

Two

Europe: what seven-letter word gives a name to both an Irish province and a city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany?

Answer: Munster

Munster is the largest province in Ireland, situated in the southwest, with a population of 1,373,346 in 2022. It serves as a provincial subdivision of the state without an official local government function. Münster is a major city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, renowned for its bicycle culture and historical importance, notably the Anabaptist rebellion and the Treaties of Westphalia.

Three

In Asia, what is the capital of Mongolia?

Answer: Ulaanbaatar

Mongolia, a landlocked country in East Asia, is the world’s most sparsely populated sovereign state. It has a rich history, having been ruled by various nomadic empires and later becoming a satellite state of the Soviet Union. Today, Mongolia is a democratic country with a nomadic culture and a majority Buddhist population.

Four

This quote from Wikipedia refers to what Australian city?

The city has been almost entirely rebuilt four times, following devastation caused by a cyclone in 1897, another one in 1937, Japanese air raids during World War II, and Cyclone Tracy in 1974

— Wikipedia

Answer: Darwin

Darwin, the capital of Australia’s Northern Territory, is the smallest, wettest, and most northerly capital city. With a population of 139,902, it serves as a key link to Southeast Asia and has a tropical climate with a wet and dry season.

Five

Of the two major tributaries of Africa’s River Nile, which is the longer?

Answer: White Nile

The Nile has two major tributaries: the 3,700-kilometre White Nile and the 1,450-kilometre Blue Nile. Traditionally, the longer White Nile is considered the headwaters, but the Blue Nile, which supplies 80% of the water and silt downstream, is actually the main source. The White Nile begins at Lake Victoria and flows through Uganda and South Sudan. The Blue Nile originates at Lake Tana in Ethiopia and flows southeast into Sudan. The two rivers converge in Khartoum, the Sudanese capital.

Around the World

Five geographic questions.

Confluence of Nile at Khartoum, Sudan.
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One

On mainland South America what countries do NOT border Brazil?

Two

Europe: what seven-letter word gives a name to both an Irish province and a city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany?

Three

In Asia, what is the capital of Mongolia?

Four

This quote from Wikipedia refers to what Australian city?

The city has been almost entirely rebuilt four times, following devastation caused by a cyclone in 1897, another one in 1937, Japanese air raids during World War II, and Cyclone Tracy in 1974

— Wikipedia

Five

Of the two major tributaries of Africa’s River Nile, which is the longer?

Good luck! I’ll post the answers later.

Crop Duster—Answers

Here are the answers to the questions posted earlier.

Cary Grant, North by Northwest.
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One

What actor is pictured above, and what film is the picture taken from?

Answers: Cary Grant; North by Northwest

See after question two for some additional trivia.

Two

Where was the above actor born on this day in 1904, and what was his birth name?

Answers: Bristol, England, United Kingdom; Archibald Leach (or Archibald Alexander Leach)

Cary Grant, born Archibald Alexander Leach in Bristol, England, was a British-born American film actor celebrated for his debonair style and talent in romantic comedies. He gained fame in the 1930s and 1940s, starring in a variety of classic films, including screwball comedies, action-adventures, and suspense thrillers. Grant frequently collaborated with Alfred Hitchcock and received two Academy Award nominations along with an honorary Oscar, though he never won a competitive Oscar for acting. He retired from acting in 1966 and passed away in 1986.

The ‘Where were they born’ theme continues with the following questions.

Three

Where was Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland born?

Answer: Britain (or Roman Britain)

St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, is credited with bringing Christianity to the country in the 5th century. Born in Roman Britain, he was enslaved in Ireland at 16 but later escaped and returned to spread Christianity. Known for his missionary work and writings, St. Patrick’s legacy is celebrated annually on St. Patrick’s Day, 17 March.

Four

Where was Angus Young, the only continuous member of the hard rock band AC/DC, born?

Answer: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

Angus Young, born in Glasgow, Scotland, in 1955, is best known as the lead guitarist and co-founder of AC/DC. He emigrated to Australia with his family in 1963 and grew up in Sydney, where he developed his musical talents and later became a self-taught guitarist. Young’s early life in Scotland, his family’s musical background, and his move to Australia all played a significant role in shaping his career as a musician.

Five

Where was Christopher Columbus born, between August and October 1451?

Answer: Genoa (Republic of Genoa)

Christopher Columbus, a Genoese explorer from the Republic of Genoa, completed four Spanish-sponsored voyages across the Atlantic Ocean. His expeditions, beginning in 1492, opened the way for European exploration and colonisation of the Americas, though his legacy is now viewed more critically due to the impact on indigenous populations.

Crop Duster

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One

What actor is pictured above, and what film is the picture taken from?

Two

Where was the above actor born on this day in 1904, and what was his birth name?

The ‘Where were they born’ theme continues with the following questions.

Three

Where was Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland born?

Four

Where was Angus Young, the only continuous member of the hard rock band AC/DC, born?

Five

Where was Christopher Columbus born, between August and October 1451?

Good luck! I’ll post the answers later.

From One to five—Answers

Here are the answers to my earlier questions.

The Starry Night by Vincent Van Gogh.
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Today’s batch are simply random questions.

One

The International Car Registration Code for the United Kingdom is what?

Answer: GB

With a history dating to 1909, International vehicle registration codes, also known as VRI codes, indicate the country of registration. These codes, maintained by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe, are used in international traffic and are often based on ISO codes. The Geneva Convention on Road Traffic mandates that vehicles from signatory countries display their country’s distinguishing sign on the rear.

Two

Jules Verne’s novel Around the World in Eighty Days, which was first published in French, was originally published in what decade?

Answer: 1870s

Jules Verne’s 1872 adventure novel, Around the World in Eighty Days, follows Phileas Fogg and his valet Passepartout’s attempt to circumnavigate the globe in eighty days.

Three

What canal joins the Ionian Sea to the Aegean Sea?

Answer: Corinth Canal

The Corinth Canal, completed in 1893, connects the Gulf of Corinth with the Saronic Gulf in Greece. Despite its historical significance, the canal’s narrowness and navigational challenges limit its economic importance, making it primarily a tourist attraction.

Four

Who was the first human in outer space, and from which present-day country was his historic space flight launched?

Answer: Yuri Gagarin; Kazakhstan

Vostok 1, the first human orbital spaceflight, launched on 12 April 1961 with Yuri Gagarin aboard. Launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome, the 108-minute flight completed a single orbit around Earth.

Five

What is the correct title of the song often called Starry Starry Night, and who wrote it?

Answer: Vincent; Don McLean

Vincent is a song by Don McLean, written as a tribute to Vincent van Gogh. The song, released in 1971, topped the UK Singles Chart and peaked at No. 12 in the United States.

From One to five

The Starry Night.
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Today’s batch are simply random questions.

One

The International Car Registration Code for the United Kingdom is what?

Two

Jules Verne’s novel Around the World in Eighty Days, which was first published in French, was originally published in what decade?

Three

What canal joins the Ionian Sea to the Aegean Sea?

Four

Who was the first human in outer space, and from which present-day country was his historic space flight launched?

Five

What is the correct title of the song often called Starry Starry Night, and who wrote it?

Good luck! I’ll post the answers later.

Game, Set and Match—Answers

The Championships, Wimbledon.
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One

Which tennis player fills in the gap in this list of Wimbledon Men’s Champions from the early nineties: Edberg — … — Agassi — Sampras — Sampras

Answer: Michael Stich

In the list shown Edberg vein in 1990 and Stich in 1991. Michael Stich, a former German professional tennis player, achieved a career-high ranking of world No. 2 in singles and No. 9 in doubles. He won 18 singles titles, including Wimbledon and the ATP Tour World Championships, and ten doubles titles, including Wimbledon and the Olympic gold medal.

Two

What is the capital of Lithuania?

Answer: Vilnius

Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, is known for its well-preserved Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was a multicultural centre during the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and is now a financial centre and important fintech hub.

Three

Who created the fictional detective Lord Peter Wimsey?

Answer: Dorothy L. Sayers

Lord Peter Wimsey, a gentleman detective created by Dorothy L. Sayers, solves mysteries for amusement, often assisted by his valet, a police detective, and later, his wife.

Four

What word does the ‘U’ in U-boat actually refer to?

Answer: Unterseeboot

U-boats, German naval submarines, were used in unrestricted submarine warfare during both World Wars to disrupt UK merchant traffic. While initially successful, improved Allied tactics, particularly during the Battle of the Atlantic, led to significant U-boat losses, culminating in ‘Black May’ 1943.

Five

The title of Pink Floyd’s debut album The Piper at the Gates of Dawn derived from what children’s novel?

Answer: The Wind in the Willows

The Piper at the Gates of Dawn is Pink Floyd’s debut album, released in 1967. It was recorded at EMI Studios and produced by Norman Smith, blending improvisational pieces with Syd Barrett’s pop songs and psychedelia. The Wind in the Willows was a childhood favourite of Barrett.

Game, Set and Match

The Championships, Wimbledon.
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One

Which tennis player fills in the gap in this list of Wimbledon Men’s Champions from the early nineties: Edberg — … — Agassi — Sampras — Sampras

Two

What is the capital of Lithuania?

Three

Who created the fictional detective Lord Peter Wimsey?

Four

What word does the ‘U’ in U-boat actually refer to?

Five

The title of Pink Floyd’s debut album The Piper at the Gates of Dawn derived from what children’s novel?

Good luck! I’ll post the answers later.