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  • I Hope Someday You’ll Join Us | Answers

    The answers to my earlier post are shown highlighted below.

    Born in London Bob Hope’s family emigrated to the United States two months before his fifth birthday. Hope was an American comedian, actor and entertainer with a nearly 80-year career spanning vaudeville, radio, television and USO Tours. He starred in over 50 films, including the Road to … series with Bing Crosby, and hosted the Academy Awards a record 19 times. Hope retired in 1999 and died in 2003 at the age of 100.

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    Entertainers Bob Hope and Ann Jillian perform for military personnel at the USO Christmas Tour during Operation Desert Shield.
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    In the 1995 Bob Hope Classic pro-am golf tournament, three United States presidents participated in a team with Bob Hope and professional golfer Scott Hoch. Who were the three presidents who were involved in this event?

    Answer: Bill Clinton, George H.W. Bush and Gerald Ford

    This event marked the first time a sitting president – Clinton – had played during a PGA Tour event and perhaps the first time three presidents had ever played together.
    The Bob Hope Classic, with its long history and association with golf in the Coachella Valley, has featured celebrities like Frank Sinatra and US presidents Eisenhower, Ford, Bush and Clinton. The tournament’s legacy, including Hope’s name, ensures continued charitable donations.

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    Mars taken by Hope. Image Wikipedia

    Which nation launched the Hope probe, an unmanned space exploration probe, on a mission to Mars in 2020?

    Answer: United Arab Emirates

    The Emirates Mars Mission, led by the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre, successfully sent the Hope probe to Mars in 2021. The mission, involving 200 Emirati scientists and engineers, studies Mars’ weather cycles and atmospheric loss, contributing to the UAE’s knowledge-based economy. The UAE became the first Arab country and fifth country to reach Mars.

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    Len Deighton.
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    Hope (1995), a novel in the Faith, Hope and Charity trilogy, is written by whom?

    Answer: Len Deighton

    Bernard Samson, a middle-aged SIS officer, is the central character in Len Deighton’s three trilogies. The plot revolves around his wife Fiona’s defection to East Germany, leaving Bernard to question her loyalty and his own. The first trilogy comprises the books Berlin Game, Mexico Set and London Match. The second trilogy comprises Spy Hook, Spy Line and Spy Sinker. The third and final trilogy comprises Faith, Hope and Charity.

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    1960 Hopestar SM.
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    In which country was the company that began manufacturing the pictured vehicle in 1952 based?

    Answer: Japan

    In 1952 the Hope Jidosha Company in Tokyo (Japan) built a 3-wheeler that had a 7cwt carrying capacity. The vehicle was powered by a 350cc twin-piston 2 stroke engine that provided power to the rear wheels. The Hope Star came with a number of body variations and the company also produced 4-wheeler trucks up until 1962.

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    John Lennon, 1974.
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    You may say I’m a dreamer
    But I’m not the only one
    I hope someday you’ll join us
    And the world will live as one

    The word ‘hope’ appears in this final verse of a 1971 song. Can you identify the song and the singer-songwriter?

    Answer: Imagine – John Lennon

    Imagine, a song by John Lennon, encourages listeners to imagine a world of peace without materialism, borders or religion. The song, co-produced by Lennon, Yoko Ono and Phil Spector, has been widely praised and covered by over 200 artists. It remains controversial due to its lyrics, particularly the lyric ‘no religion too’.

    Imagine

    (from Imagine: John Lennon soundtrack)

    Imagine there’s no heaven
    It’s easy if you try
    No hell below us
    Above us only sky
    Imagine all the people
    Living for today… Aha-ah…

    Imagine there’s no countries
    It isn’t hard to do
    Nothing to kill or die for
    And no religion, too
    Imagine all the people
    Living life in peace… You…

    You may say I’m a dreamer
    But I’m not the only one
    I hope someday you’ll join us
    And the world will be as one

    Imagine no possessions
    I wonder if you can
    No need for greed or hunger
    A brotherhood of man
    Imagine all the people
    Sharing all the world… You…

    You may say I’m a dreamer
    But I’m not the only one
    I hope someday you’ll join us
    And the world will live as one

    – AZ Lyrics

  • I Hope Someday You’ll Join Us

    British-born comic, actor, and entertainer Bob Hope passed away on July 27, 2003, at the age of 100. All today’s questions relate to the word or name ‘Hope’

    Bob Hope putting in Oval Office watched by US President Richard Nixon.
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    One

    In the 1995 Bob Hope Classic pro-am golf tournament, three United States presidents participated in a team with Bob Hope and professional golfer Scott Hoch. Who were the three presidents who were involved in this event?

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    Which nation launched the Hope probe, an unmanned space exploration probe, on a mission to Mars in 2020?

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    Hope (1995), a novel in the Faith, Hope and Charity trilogy, is written by whom?

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    1960 Hopestar SM.
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    In which country was the company that began manufacturing the pictured vehicle in 1952 based?

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    You may say I’m a dreamer
    But I’m not the only one
    I hope someday you’ll join us
    And the world will live as one

    The word ‘hope’ appears in this final verse of a 1971 song. Can you identify the song and the singer-songwriter?

    Good luck! I will post the answers later today.

  • What’s in a Name | Answers

    The answers to my earlier post are shown below.

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    George Wendt as Norm Peterson. Image Cheers Fandom

    One of the regular characters in the television series Cheers has the first name Hilary. Who is that?

    Answer: Norm (Hilary Norman Peterson)

    Norm Peterson, a regular at Cheers, is known for his witty remarks and love of beer. His enormous tab at the bar is a running gag, with jokes about its size and his occasional attempts to pay it off. Despite his unemployment, Norm remains the bar’s best customer, receiving a complimentary beer on his birthday.

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    George Clinton, Fourth Vice-President of the United States,
    Portrait by Ezra Ames, 1814.
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    Born on 26 July 1739, the fourth vice president of the United States and the first governor of New York was…

    Answer: George Clinton

    George Clinton was an American soldier, statesman and Democratic-Republican. He served as the fourth vice president, first governor of New York, and holds the record for the second-longest gubernatorial tenure in U.S. history. He was also the first vice-president to die in office, and the first of two to hold office under two consecutive presidents, Thomas Jefferson (1805–1809) and James Madison (1809–1812).

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    Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay.
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    Best known for an achievement with Norgay in 1953, he later became New Zealand’s High Commissioner to India and Bangladesh, and Ambassador to Nepal. What is his first and last name, and where did the 1953 achievement take place?

    Answer: Edmund Hillary, Mount Everest

    Sir Edmund Hillary, a New Zealand mountaineer and explorer, who with Sherpa Tenzing Norgay were the first confirmed climbers to reach the summit of Mount Everest in 1953. He later served as New Zealand’s High Commissioner to India and Bangladesh and Ambassador to Nepal, and founded the Himalayan Trust to assist the Sherpa people.

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    Clint Eastwood, 2010.
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    Elected in 1986, this well-known entertainment figure served as the mayor of Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, for a two-year term. Can you identify this individual?

    Answer: Clint Eastwood (Clinton Eastwood)

    Clint Eastwood is an American actor and film director known for his roles in Westerns and action films. He served as the mayor of Carmel-by-the-Sea, California from 1986 to 1988 and has received numerous awards, including four Academy Awards and four Golden Globe Awards.

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    Hilary Mantel, 2020.
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    The author of the historical novel The Mirror & the Light, the concluding instalment in a trilogy and the author’s final novel published during their lifetime, is who?

    Answer: Hilary Mantel

    Hilary Mantel was a British writer known for historical fiction, personal memoirs, and short stories. She won the Booker Prize twice for the first and second novels in her Cromwell trilogy, Wolf Hall and Bring Up the Bodies, and sold over 5 million copies.

  • What’s in a Name

    Hilary Clinton, 2003.
    Image Encyclopædia Britannica

    On July 26, 2016, Hillary Clinton was officially nominated as the Democratic presidential candidate. Today’s questions revolve around people named Hillary, Hilary, or Clinton, whether as a first or last name.

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    Cheers logo.
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    One of the regular characters in the television series Cheers has the first name Hilary. Who is that?

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    Born on 26 July 1739, the fourth vice president of the United States and the first governor of New York was…

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    Best known for an achievement with Norgay in 1953, he later became New Zealand’s High Commissioner to India and Bangladesh, and Ambassador to Nepal. What is his first and last name, and where did the 1953 achievement take place?

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    Elected in 1986, this well-known entertainment figure served as the mayor of Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, for a two-year term. Can you identify this individual?

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    The author of the historical novel The Mirror & the Light, the concluding instalment in a trilogy and the author’s final novel published during their lifetime, is who?

    Good luck! I will post the answers later today.

  • Ancient Myths continued | Answers

    The answers to my earlier post are shown below.

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    Avro Vulcan.
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    What former Royal Air Force aircraft is pictured?

    Answer: Vulcan (Avro Vulcan)

    The Avro Vulcan, a jet-powered, tailless, delta-wing bomber, was operated by the RAF from 1956 to 1984. It served as the backbone of the UK’s airborne nuclear deterrent during the Cold War and was later adapted for maritime reconnaissance and aerial refuelling.
    Vulcan, the Roman god of fire, volcanoes, deserts, metalworking and the forge, is often depicted with a blacksmith’s hammer. His Greek counterpart is Hephaestus, and his Etruscan counterpart is Sethlans.

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    King Neptune, SpongeBob SquarePants.
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    Can you name a powerful, trident-wielding merman from SpongeBob SquarePants?

    Answer: King Neptune

    In SpongeBob SquarePants King Neptune, a powerful merman god, rules the sea from Atlantis with his wife and son. He is portrayed as arrogant and selfish, but is a fan of Patrick Star, releasing the Star family from trespassing charges and moving his ball to their house.
    In mythology, Neptune, the Roman god of freshwater and the sea, is the counterpart of the Greek god Poseidon. He is associated with horses and horse-racing, and his festival, Neptunalia, is celebrated on July 23rd.

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    Ulysses/Bloomsday Map of Dublin.
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    Stately, plump Buck Mulligan came from the stairhead, bearing a bowl of lather on which a mirror and a razor lay crossed. A yellow dressinggown, ungirdled, was sustained gently behind him on the mild morning air. He held the bowl aloft and intoned:
    —Introibo ad altare Dei.

    The opening words of a novel are quoted above. What is this work that chronicles the events of a single day, the 16 June 1904?

    Answer: Ulysses

    Ulysses, a modernist novel by James Joyce, chronicles the experiences of three Dubliners on 16 June 1904. The novel, published in 1922, parallels the Odyssey and explores themes of antisemitism, sexuality, British rule, Catholicism and Irish nationalism. Bloomsday, celebrated annually on 16 June, commemorates the life of Irish writer James Joyce. The day is named after Leopold Bloom, the protagonist Ulysses, and the events of the novel take place on this date.
    Odysseus (Roman Ulysses), the legendary Greek king of Ithaca, is the hero of Homer’s epic poem, the Odyssey. He is known for his cunning and intelligence, and his ten-year journey home after the Trojan War.

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    Pouring liquid mercury (Hg).
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    Quicksilver is connected to this United States human spaceflight programme (1958–1963): Project…

    Answer: (Project) Mercury

    Quicksilver is defined as ‘the liquid metal mercury’.
    Project Mercury, the first US human spaceflight programme, ran from 1958 to 1963. It conducted 26 flights, six with astronauts, and cost $2.76 billion.
    Mercury is a major Roman god, associated with commerce, communication, travellers and thieves. He is the son of Maia and Jupiter, and is often depicted holding the caduceus, a staff with intertwined snakes.

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    Archaeological Museum in Herakleion. Statue of Isis-Persephone holding a sistrum. Temple of the Egyptian gods, Gortyn. Roman period (180-190 C.E.).
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    PRONE SHEEP

    …can be rearranged to give the name of a daughter of Zeus and Demeter. She was abducted by Hades and became the queen of the underworld. Who is she?

    Answer: Persephone

    In Greek mythology, Persephone, the daughter of Zeus and Demeter, became the queen of the underworld after being abducted by her uncle Hades. Her myth symbolises spring and vegetation, representing the eternal cycle of life and death.

  • Ancient Myths continued

    Today, we’ll have a few more questions about ancient Greek and Roman myth, with each answer featuring an ancient mythical figure.

    One

    Image Wikipedia

    What former Royal Air Force aircraft is pictured?

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    Can you name a powerful, trident-wielding merman from SpongeBob SquarePants?

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    Stately, plump Buck Mulligan came from the stairhead, bearing a bowl of lather on which a mirror and a razor lay crossed. A yellow dressinggown, ungirdled, was sustained gently behind him on the mild morning air. He held the bowl aloft and intoned:
    —Introibo ad altare Dei.

    The opening words of a novel are quoted above. What is this work that chronicles the events of a single day, June 16th, 1904?

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    Quicksilver is connected to this United States human spaceflight programme (1958–1963): Project…

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    PRONE SHEEP

    …can be rearranged to give the name of a daughter of Zeus and Demeter. She was abducted by Hades and became the queen of the underworld. Who is she?

    Good luck! I will post the answers later today.

  • Mount Olympus meets Hollywood | Answers

    Here are the answers to the questions posted earlier today.

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    Minerva McGonagall.
    Image harrypotter.com

    What is the first name of Professor McGonagall, a staff member at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry? 

    Answer: Minerva

    Maggie Smith portrayed Minerva McGonagall in seven Harry Potter films, enjoying the franchise for bonding with her grandchildren.

    Minerva is the Roman goddess of wisdom, justice, law, victory and the arts. She is often depicted with her sacred creature, an owl, and is revered as a symbol of wisdom and knowledge.

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    Lyra Belacqua and Pantalaimon or ‘Pan’.
    Image BBC

    In the 2007 film, The Golden Compass, Lyra Belacqua has a short pet name for her dæmon. What is it?

    Answer: Pan

    Lyra’s dæmon is named Pantalaimon but she generally shortens this to Pan.

    Pan, the Greek god of shepherds and goatherds, originated in Arcadia and was worshipped in caves. He is depicted as a lecherous figure who roams the mountains and plays the syrinx.

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    The Poseidon Adventure.
    Image the MovieDB

    Released on 12 December 1972, this disaster film featured Gene Hackman, Ernest Borgnine, Jack Albertson, Shelley Winters and Red Buttons. What was its title?

    Answer: The Poseidon Adventure

    The Poseidon Adventure is a disaster film about a luxury liner capsized by a tsunami. The film was a commercial success, grossing over $125 million worldwide and winning two Academy Awards.

    Poseidon, the Greek god of the sea, earthquakes and horses, was worshipped in coastal and inland areas. He is the son of Cronus and Rhea, brother of Zeus and Hades and husband of Amphitrite.

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    The Martian.
    Image Disney.

    In Ridley Scott’s 2015 film, Dr. Mark Watney becomes stranded. But where is he stranded? 

    Answer: Mars

    In The Martian, Matt Damon plays Dr. Mark Watney, an astronaut stranded on Mars after being presumed dead.

    Mars is the Roman god of war and agriculture, embodying the dual role of protecting the Roman people and securing peace through military power. He is the son of Jupiter and Juno, and father of Romulus and Remus, the legendary founders of Rome.

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    Die Hard with a Vengeance.
    Image MovieDB

    What was Samuel L. Jackson’s character name in Die Hard with a Vengeance (1995)?

    Answer: Zeus Carver

    Zeus Carver, a resourceful shopkeeper, reluctantly assists John McClane, forming a love-hate relationshipship as his ingenuity helps solve Gruber’s puzzles.

    Zeus, the king of the Greek gods, is the most powerful deity and the only one of Indo-European origin. He overthrew his father Cronus and the Titans in the Titanomachy, becoming the father of many heroes and progenitors of prominent family lines.

  • Mount Olympus meets Hollywood 

    Today’s film-related questions all share a connection: each answer features a deity from Greek or Roman mythology.

    Hogwarts castle at Universal Islands of Adventure amusement park in Orlando, Florida. Image Wikipedia

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    What is the first name of Professor McGonagall, a staff member at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry? 

    Two

    In the 2007 film, The Golden Compass, Lyra Belacqua has a short pet name for her dæmon. What is it?

    Three

    Released on 12 December 1972, this disaster film featured Gene Hackman, Ernest Borgnine, Jack Albertson, Shelley Winters and Red Buttons. What was its title?

    Four

    In Ridley Scott’s 2015 film, Dr. Mark Watney becomes stranded. But where is he stranded?

    Five

    What was Samuel L. Jackson’s character name in Die Hard with a Vengeance (1995)?

    Good luck! I will post the answers later today.

  • Find the Money | Answers

    As usual the answers to my earlier post are shown highlighted below and additionally I have underlined the monetary connection in the relevant answers.

    Ha’penny Bridge, River Liffey, Dublin.
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    One

    Which pedestrian bridge crossing Dublin’s River Liffey, as shown in the image above, bears a name derived from an old Irish coin?

    Answer: Ha’penny Bridge

    Ha’penny Bridge. The common name of the bridge derives from the ha’penny toll the bridge’s buider was allowed to charge anyone crossing it for a period of 100 years. Originally named the Wellington Bridge and after the Irish War of Independence renamed as the Liffey Bridge, Droichead na Life, its official name to this day.

    For a Few Dollars More
    Image IMDB/Amazon

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    Can you name a 1965 Western film by Sergio Leone, starring Clint Eastwood and Lee Van Cleef as bounty hunters?

    Answer: For a Few Dollars More

    For a Few Dollars More is a 1965 Spaghetti Western film directed by Sergio Leone, starring Clint Eastwood and Lee Van Cleef as bounty hunters. It was the second instalment of the Dollars trilogy.

    Euros showing Croatian Croatian national sides. Image Wikipedia https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/35/Croatian_euro_coins_%2810%29.jpg

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    There is continent with a name which might derive from words meaning ‘wide-gazing’ or ‘sunset’. Another theory suggests the name is from a Goddess, who was a Phoenician princess. What is this continent?

    Answer: Europe

    The euro, the currency of the European Union, was introduced in 1999 and became the sole currency of 12 EU member states in 2002. The European Central Bank manages the euro, which is used by 20 EU countries and several non-EU countries. Euro banknotes feature Europa and European symbols, while coins have common and country-specific designs. The euro is the official currency of 20 European Union member states, collectively known as the eurozone. It is also used by several non-EU states and territories, making it the second-largest reserve currency and the second-most traded currency globally. The euro replaced the former European Currency Unit and became the day-to-day currency in 2002.

    Popcorn machine.
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    A 1996 novel by the British writer Ben Elton shares its name with a variety of corn kernel?

    Answer: Popcorn

    This is the red herring with no monetary connection. Ben Elton’s novel is titled Popcorn.

    Popcorn, a variety of corn kernel that expands when heated, is one of the oldest snacks. It is commonly eaten salted, buttered, sweetened, or with artificial flavourings.

    Mark Spitz, 2012.
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    The remarkable achievement of a swimmer, the most successful athlete at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, established a record that stood for 36 years. Can you identify the athlete in question?

    Answer: Mark Spitz


    The mark was most notabally a currency used in Germany until 1999 although Bosnia and Herzegovina currently use the convertible mark as their currency.

    Mark Spitz, a retired American competitive swimmer, achieved remarkable success by winning nine Olympic gold medals between 1968 and 1972. Notably, he secured seven Olympic gold medals in Munich, all of which were achieved in world-record times. This remarkable feat stood as a record for an impressive 36 years. 

  • Find the Money

    There is a theme related to money today. Four of the answers will contain a coin, a currency etc but there is one red herring which has nothing to do with the theme and is not related to money.

    River Liffey, Dublin.
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    One

    Which pedestrian bridge crossing Dublin’s River Liffey, as shown in the image above, bears a name derived from an old Irish coin?

    Two

    Can you name a 1965 Western film by Sergio Leone, starring Clint Eastwood and Lee Van Cleef as bounty hunters?

    Three

    There is continent with a name which might derive from words meaning ‘wide-gazing’ or ‘sunset’. Another theory suggests the name is from a Goddess, who was a Phoenician princess. What is this continent?

    Four

    A 1996 novel by the British writer Ben Elton shares its name with a variety of corn kernel?

    Five

    The remarkable achievement of a swimmer, the most successful athlete at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, established a record that stood for 36 years. Can you identify the athlete in question?

    Good luck! I will post the answers later today.