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  • W is for… | Answers

    Dastardly and Muttley.
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    One

    In what television programme did the above characters first appear?

    Answer: Wacky Races

    Dick Dastardly is a fictional character and the main antagonist in various animated series by Hanna-Barbera Productions Wacky Races and its spin-off Dastardly and Muttley in Their Flying Machines. The first appearance was in 1969. He is known for his catchphrases ’Muttley, do something!‘; ‘Curses, foiled again!’; ‘Drat, and double drat!’; or even ‘Triple dat!’.

    Wellington, New Zealand.
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    Two

    41°17′20″S is the latitude of the World’s windiest city. What is the city?

    Answer: Wellington, New Zealand

    Wellington, New Zealand’s capital, the world’s windiest city, by average wind speed—it is also the world’s southernmost capital. It is a cultural hub with a diverse, youth-driven culture, known for its film industry, financial services and livability. The city’s economy is service-based, with a focus on finance, business, government and technology.

    Kate Bush, 1985.
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    Three

    Heathcliff, it’s me, I’m Cathy

    The quote above is a line in the chorus of what song?

    Answer: Wuthering Heights

    Wuthering Heights is Kate Bush’s debut single, released in 1978. It spent four weeks at number one in the UK and was the first number-one single by a female artist to be entirely self-written. Kate Bush wrote in a few hours after seeing the 1967 BBC adaptation of Emily Brontë’s novel Wuthering Heights, which she had not read. Subsequently reading the novel she discovered she shared her birthday with Emily Brontë.
    Lyrics are shown at the end of the post.

    Tungsten (Wolfram).
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    Four

    The chemical element Tungsten has the symbol ‘W’. What word does this symbol represent?

    Answer: Wolfram

    Tungsten, or wolfram, is a chemical element with the symbol W and atomic number 74. It is known for its high melting and boiling points, density, and hardness, making it useful in various applications such as light bulb filaments, X-ray tubes and tungsten carbide. Tungsten is also found in some biomolecules, though it can be toxic to most animal life.

    Fort Laramie, Wyoming.
    Watercolour by Alfred Jacob Miller, c 1858-1860.
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    Five

    This US State has a northern border with Montana and a southern border with Colorado. What state is it?

    Answer: Wyoming

    Wyoming is a landlocked state in the Mountain West, bordered by several states including Montana to the north and Colorado to the south. It is the least populous state despite being the 10th largest, with a semi-arid to continental climate and a significant portion of its land owned by the federal government.

    Wuthering Heights

    Kate Bush

    Out on the wily, windy moors
    We’d roll and fall in green
    You had a temper like my jealousy
    Too hot, too greedy
    How could you leave me
    When I needed to possess you?
    I hated you. I loved you, too

    Bad dreams in the night
    They told me I was going to lose the fight
    Leave behind my wuthering, wuthering
    Wuthering Heights

    Heathcliff, it’s me, I’m Cathy
    I’ve come home. I’m so cold
    Let me in-a-your window

    Heathcliff, it’s me, I’m Cathy
    I’ve come home. I’m so cold
    Let me in-a-your window

    Ooh, it gets dark! It gets lonely
    On the other side from you
    I pine a lot. I find the lot
    Falls through without you
    I’m coming back, love
    Cruel Heathcliff, my one dream
    My only master

    Too long I roam in the night
    I’m coming back to his side, to put it right
    I’m coming home to wuthering, wuthering
    Wuthering Heights

    Heathcliff, it’s me, I’m Cathy
    I’ve come home. I’m so cold
    Let me in-a-your window

    Heathcliff, it’s me, I’m Cathy
    I’ve come home. I’m so cold
    Let me in-a-your window

    Ooh! Let me have it
    Let me grab your soul away
    Ooh! Let me have it
    Let me grab your soul away
    You know, it’s me – Cathy

    Heathcliff, it’s me, I’m Cathy
    I’ve come home. I’m so cold
    Let me in-a-your window

    Heathcliff, it’s me, I’m Cathy
    I’ve come home. I’m so cold
    Let me in-a-your window

    Heathcliff, it’s me, I’m Cathy
    I’ve come home. I’m so cold

    – AZ Lyrics

  • W is for…

    Continuing the alphabet theme and all today’s answers begin with the letter ‘W’.

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    One

    In what television programme did the above characters first appear?

    Two

    41°17′20″S is the latitude of the World’s windiest city. What is the city?

    Three

    Heathcliff, it’s me, I’m Cathy

    The quote above is a line in the chorus of what song?

    Four

    The chemical element Tungsten has the symbol ‘W’. What word does this symbol represent?

    Five

    This US State has a northern border with Montana and a southern border with Colorado. What state is it?


    Good luck! I will post the answers later today.

  • V is for… | Answers

    The answers to my earlier post are shown highlighted below.

    Valentina Tereshkova, 1963.
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    One

    The first female to travel in space was…

    Answer: Valentina Tereshkova

    Valentina Tereshkova, a Russian engineer and former Soviet cosmonaut, was the first woman in space, completing a solo mission on Vostok 6 in 1963. She later became a prominent member of the Communist Party and a State Duma member.

    Valentina Tereshkova, 2024.
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    Marlon Brando as Vito Corleone.
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    Two

    A fictional patriarch who founded the Genco Pura Olive Oil Company was…

    Answer: Vito Corleone

    Vito Corleone, a fictional character in Mario Puzo’s novel The Godfather and the subsequent film trilogy by Francis Ford Coppola, is an Italian immigrant to America who builds a Mafia empire. He is known for his strict moral code of loyalty and respect, and is succeeded by his son Michael as Don of the Corleone crime family.

    Venus de Milo in the Louvre.
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    Three

    What sculpture in the Louvre Museum was discovered on the Greek island of Milos in 1820?

    Answer: Venus de Milo

    The Venus de Milo, a Parian marble statue of a Greek goddess, is likely Aphrodite. It stands over 2 metres (6 ft 7 in) tall and is missing both arms, the left foot and earlobes. Discovered in 1820 by a Greek farmer on the island of Milos, the discovery was witnessed by a French sailor, Olivier Voutier, who encouraged further excavation. It has been in the Louvre since 1821.

    Amerigo Vespucci upon his arrival on his first voyage to the New World, 1497.
    Vespucci is offered native women, notice hammocks in the background. As described in Vespucci’s Letter to Soderini. description (uncertain location, prob. Central America, around Honduras or Yucatan; alternatively poss. Gulf of Paria in Venezuela).
    Engraving from c.1592 by Theodor de Bry (Flemish, 1528-1598).
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    Four

    America is named after Amerigo who?

    Answer: Vespucci (Amerigo Vespucci)

    Amerigo Vespucci, an Italian explorer and navigator, participated in voyages between 1497 and 1504, claiming to have discovered the New World in 1501. His accounts, though disputed, popularised the discoveries and led to the continent being named ‘America’ in his honour.

    A Vogon guard, as seen in the 1981 TV series of The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy.
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    Five

    At the start of The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy a ____ Constructor Fleet arrives to destroy Earth to make way for a hyperspace bypass? What word is missing?

    Answer: Vogon (Constructor Fleet)

    The ships of the Vogon Constructor Fleet were described as ‘impossibly huge yellow somethings,’ resembling the bulldozers that demolish Arthur’s house. They appeared to have been congealed rather than constructed and hung in the air in a peculiar manner, similar to bricks. Radar was said to be unable to detect them, and they were capable of travelling through hyperspace.

  • V is for…

    Continuing the alphabet theme and all today’s answers begin with the letter ‘V’.

    Vostok 6.
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    One

    The first female to travel in space was…

    Two

    A fictional patriarch who founded the Genco Pura Olive Oil Company was…

    Three

    What sculpture in the Louvre Museum was discovered on the Greek island of Milos in 1820?

    Four

    America is named after Amerigo who?

    Five

    At the start of The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy a ___ Constructor Fleet arrives to destroy Earth to make way for a hyperspace bypass? What word is missing?

    Good luck! I will post the answers later today.

  • S is for… | Answers

    The answers to my earlier post are shown highlighted below.

    Dark Shadows (2012)

    One

    In 2012, Johnny Depp and Michelle Pfeiffer starred in the American Gothic fantasy film, Dark …

    Answer: (Dark) Shadows

    Tim Burton’s 2012 film Dark Shadows is a Gothic dark fantasy based on the earlier television soap opera. The film stars Johnny Depp and Michelle Pfeiffer, with a cameo from Jonathan Frid, the original television series star. Christopher Lee also has a small role, marking his 200th film appearance.

    Gandalf and Shadowfax.
    The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
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    Two

    In The Lord of the Rings, when King Théoden instructed Gandalf to take any horse and depart, which one did he choose?

    Answer: Shadowfax

    Shadowfax, a Meara horse, was Gandalf’s steed from his escape from Orthanc. He was instrumental in battles, transporting Gandalf and others, and was present at the final battle before the Black Gate. Shadowfax accompanied Gandalf on his return journey to the North.

    k.d. lang, 2006. Image Wikipedia

    Three

    What is the title of k.d. lang’s debut solo album, released in 1988?

    Answer: Shadowland

    k.d. lang’s debut solo album, Shadowland, was released in 1988 and featured a collaboration with Kitty Wells, Loretta Lynn and Brenda Lee.

    Shiloh, film poser 1996. The Movie Database

    Four

    Released in 1997, this film follows Marty, a young boy, and an abused Beagle pup. Veteran actor Rod Steiger plays Doc Wallace. What is the name of the eponymous dog?

    Answer: Shiloh

    Shiloh is a 1996 American film based on the book of the same name by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor. The film’s general release was in 1997; it has two sequels. Marty rescues an abused Beagle puppy named Shiloh from his cruel owner after witnessing its mistreatment. Marty hides Shiloh but is forced to return him. When the owner refuses to sell Shiloh, Marty and his father fight to keep him, ultimately leading to the release of Shiloh back to Marty.

    Shadowcat aka Kitty Pryde.
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    Five

    Katherine ‘Kitty’ Pryde from the X-Men universe chose what name when she matured from a girl into a young woman?

    Answer: Shadowcat

    Kitty Pryde, a Jewish mutant from Illinois, joined the X-Men as Sprite and later became Shadowcat. After Krakoa’s fall, she returned to Illinois, where she met Trista Marshall and embraced her original name, Kitty.

  • S is for…

    The alphabet theme continues with some questions where all the answers begin with ‘S’.

    Dark…
    See question one.

    One

    In 2012, Johnny Depp and Michelle Pfeiffer starred in the American Gothic fantasy film, Dark …

    Two

    In The Lord of the Rings, when King Théoden instructed Gandalf to take any horse and depart, which one did he choose?

    Three

    What is the title of k.d. lang’s debut solo album, released in 1988?

    Four

    Released in 1997, this film follows Marty, a young boy, and an abused Beagle pup. Veteran actor Rod Steiger plays Doc Wallace. What is the name of the eponymous dog?

    Five

    Katherine ‘Kitty’ Pryde from the X-Men universe chose what name when she matured from a girl into a young woman?

    Good luck! I will post the answers later today.

  • R is for… | Answers

    The answers to my earlier post are shown highlighted below.

    One

    Fair fa’ your honest, sonsie face,
    Great chieftain o’ the pudding-race!
    Aboon them a’ yet tak your place,
    Painch, tripe, or thairm:
    Weel are ye wordy o’a grace
    As lang’s my arm.

    – the opening stanza of Address to a Haggis
    Reproduced from Burns Country.

    Identify the poet who wrote the above, and who, or what is the ‘Great chieftain o’ the pudding-race!’ that is referred to?

    Answer: Robert Burns and Haggis

    Address to a Haggis is a Scots language poem by Scottish poet, Robert Burns. One of the more well known Scottish poems, the title refers to the national dish of Scotland, haggis, which is a savoury pudding. The poem is most often recited at Burns suppers, a Scottish cultural event celebrating the life of Robert Burns where everybody stands as the haggis is brought in on a silver salver whilst a bagpiper will lead the way towards the host’s table. The host or a guest will then recite the poem while slicing open the haggis at the right moment with a ceremonial knife. The full poem is available, with translations to English and other languages, on Burns Country.

    Robert Burns, Scottish poet and lyricist.
    Portrait by Alexander Nasmyth.
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    Two

    In what urban location do the games in the Resident Evil series take place?

    Answer: Raccoon City

    Raccoon City, the setting of the Resident Evil series, was chosen to evoke a sense of American horror. Inspired by George A. Romero’s zombie films, the name was intended to connect with the Western audience.

    Three

    Hydrophobia is defined as 

    extreme or irrational fear of water, especially as a symptom of _ in humans.

    What word is missing from the above definition?

    Answer: Rabies

    Rabies is a viral disease causing encephalitis in humans and mammals, characterised by fever, abnormal sensations, and later, fear of water, confusion and loss of consciousness. The incubation period is usually one to three months but can vary.

    Statue of Robin Hood in Sherwood Forest.
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    Four

    Sir Guy of Gisbourne is featured in the legends of which English folk hero?

    Answer: Robin Hood

    Originally, Sir Guy of Gisbourne, a hired assassin, attempted to kill Robin Hood but was defeated in a fight. Later depictions portray him as a romantic rival for Maid Marian’s love.

    Five

    Max Cady, a character in the 1991 film Cape Fear, was played by…

    Answer: Robert De Niro

    Max Cady, the antagonist in John D. MacDonald’s novel The Executioners, is a criminal with a grudge against attorney Sam Bowden, who sent him to prison for rape. After his release, Cady terrorises Bowden and his family, seeking revenge for his imprisonment and the loss of his wife and child. The character was played by Robert Mitchum in the 1962 film of the same name.

  • R is for…

    The alphabet theme continues with some questions where all the answers begin with ‘R’.

    One

    Fair fa’ your honest, sonsie face,
    Great chieftain o’ the pudding-race!
    Aboon them a’ yet tak your place,
    Painch, tripe, or thairm:
    Weel are ye wordy o’a grace
    As lang’s my arm.

    Identify the poet who wrote the above, and who, or what is the ‘Great chieftain o’ the pudding-race!’ that is referred to?

    Two

    In what urban location do the games in the Resident Evil series take place?

    Three

    Hydrophobia is defined as 

    extreme or irrational fear of water, especially as a symptom of _ in humans.

    What word is missing from the above definition?

    Four

    Sir Guy of Gisbourne is featured in the legends of which English folk hero?

    Five

    Max Cady, a character in the 1991 film Cape Fear, was played by…

    Good luck! I will post the answers later today.

  • Q is for… | Answers

    The answers to my earlier post are shown highlighted below.

    Quidditch accessories. Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
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    One

    The equipment pictured above is for use in…

    Answer: Quidditch

    Quidditch, a fictional sport from the Harry Potter series, is played on flying broomsticks with the objective of scoring points by throwing a ball through hoops and catching a golden ball. A real-life version of the game exists, where players run with brooms.

    Desmond Llewelyn was ‘Q’ in 17 of the James Bond films between 1963 and 1999.
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    Two

    The James Bond novels and films feature a recurring character named ‘Q’. However, what word does the ‘Q’ stand for?

    Answer: Quartermaster

    Q, head of Q Branch in the James Bond series, oversees top-secret field technologies. The character, originally named Major Boothroyd, has been portrayed by Desmond Llewelyn, John Cleese and Ben Whishaw. Q, inspired by Charles Fraser-Smith, has appeared, or been referred to, in most Bond films and novels, with variations in the character’s role and name.

    Illustration of Queequeg and his harpoon.
    (Moby Dick – 1902 edition: Charles Scribner’s Sons, New York.)
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    Three

    The name of a character in the novel Moby-Dick links it to Special Agent Dana Scully. What is that name?

    Answer:Queequeg

    Queequeg, a Polynesian harpooner with facial tattoos, befriends Ishmael in Herman Melville’s Moby-Dick. He serves as Starbuck’s harpooner aboard the Pequod. Dana Scully named her dog Queequeg after the Moby-Dick character. She also used the name as an email handle and password.

    Queen Latifah as Matron ‘Mama’ Morton in Chicago (2002).
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    Four

    In the film Chicago (2002) who portrayed Matron ‘Mama’ Morton?

    Answer: Queen Latifah

    Queen Latifah, born Dana Elaine Owens, is an American rapper, singer, and actress. She has received numerous accolades, including a Grammy Award, a Primetime Emmy and a Golden Globe. Latifah is known for her music, acting and television work, including her role in the sitcom Living Single and her portrayal of Bessie Smith in the HBO film Bessie. In the film Chicago the corrupt Matron ‘Mama’ Morton supervises Murderess’ Row in Cook County jail.

    1. Manhattan (New York County) 2. Brooklyn (Kings County) 3. Queens (Queens County) 4. The Bronx (Bronx County) 5. Staten Island (Richmond County).
    Note: JFK and LGA airports are both located in Queens (marked by brown).
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    Five

    What is the largest by area of the five boroughs of New York City?

    Answer: Queens

    The five boroughs are the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island. At 108.7 square miles Queens is the largest borough in New York City by area, with Brooklyn being the second largest (69.4) and Manhattan the smallest (22.7). Queens is highly diverse with a population of 2.4 million. It is home to both of New York City’s airports and several notable landmarks, including Flushing Meadows–Corona Park and Citi Field.

  • Q is for …

    The alphabet theme continues with some questions where all the answers begin with ‘Q’.

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    One

    The equipment pictured above is for use in…

    Two

    The James Bond novels and films feature a recurring character named ‘Q’. However, what word does the ‘Q’ stand for?

    Three

    The name of a character in the novel Moby-Dick links it to Special Agent Dana Scully. What is that name?

    Four

    In the film Chicago (2002) who portrayed Matron ‘Mama’ Morton?

    Five

    What is the largest by area of the five boroughs of New York City?

    Good luck! I will post the answers later today.