Today’s questions are a random selection.
The confluence of what two rivers is shown in the above picture?
Who composed the original Star Wars film score?
Is it true that China’s President Xi Jinping spent part of his childhood living in a cave?
What is the most abundant gas in Earth’s atmosphere?
The novel Brave New World was written by whom?
Good luck! I’ll post the answers later.
In 1956, Martina Navratilova, who went on to dominate women’s tennis, was born? In what city was she born and how many Grand Slam singles titles did she win?
Martina Navratilova, a Czech-American former tennis player, dominated women’s tennis in the 1980s. She holds numerous records, including nine Wimbledon singles titles and a career Grand Slam in singles, doubles, and mixed doubles. Navratilova became a US citizen in 1981 and later reacquired Czech citizenship in 2008.
In 1939, the man who would later be accused of assassinating President John F. Kennedy — and who himself would be fatally shot two days afterward — was born in New ….
What was his name and his place of birth?
Lee Harvey Oswald, a former U.S. Marine, assassinated President John F. Kennedy on 22 November 1963 and was himself killed by Jack Ruby two days later. The Warren Commission concluded Oswald, who had a troubled past and at one time defected to the Soviet Union, acted alone, a finding supported by multiple investigations, though many Americans remain sceptical.
The BBC, a national broadcasting service, was founded in London on this day. Which decade saw this happen?
The British Broadcasting Corporation—established in 1922 as the British Broadcasting Company—is headquartered in London and is the oldest and largest broadcaster in the UK. Funded primarily by a television licence fee, it provides radio, TV, and online services, including the BBC World Service.
On this day in 1867, following the US’s approval of the purchase of Alaska from Russia, the American flag was unfurled over the capital for the first time. Where was that capital and how far apart are Alaska and Russia at their closest point, measured in miles?
The Alaska Purchase, negotiated by William H. Seward in 1867, was finalised on October 18th with a flag-raising ceremony at Fort Sitka, now celebrated as Alaska Day.
Anything between 2 and 3 miles or 3 and 4 km is acceptable.
The Diomede Islands, Little Diomede (Alaska, U.S.) and Big Diomede (Chukotka, Russia), are located in the Bering Strait, between Alaska and Siberia.
The Whale, first published in London on this day in 1851, was written by whom?
The British edition of The Whale was published on October 18th with only 500 copies printed, a small print run due to slow sales of previous books. The American editions—titled Moby Dick or The Whale was released on November 14th.
Here are some questions all related to today’s date, October 18th.
In 1956, Martina Navratilova, who went on to dominate women’s tennis, was born. In what city was she born, and how many Grand Slam singles titles did she win?
In 1939, the man who would later be accused of assassinating President John F. Kennedy — and who himself would be fatally shot two days afterward — was born in New ….
What was his name and his place of birth?
The BBC, a national broadcasting service, was founded in London on this day. Which decade saw this happen?
On this day in 1867, following the US’s approval of the purchase of Alaska from Russia, the American flag was unfurled over the capital for the first time. Where was that capital and how far apart are Alaska and Russia at their closest point, measured in miles?
The Whale, first published in London on this day in 1851, was written by whom?
Good luck! I’ll post the answers later.
Here are the answers to the questions I posted earlier.
In the film Titanic what were Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet’s fictional characters full names?
Name the independent countries in Africa that have names beginning with ‘M’?
What type of animal was Flipper, the star of the sixties American television series?
There’s only been one instance of a father and daughter performing a number one song in America. Can you name the song and the performers?
This 1967 hit, which was billed as being by ‘Nancy Sinatra and Frank Sinatra’, was the first and only instance of a father-daughter number-one song in America. Nancy Sinatra has said, ‘Some people call (it) the Incest Song, which I think is, well, very sweet!’
Name any US presidents and British prime ministers with the same surname?
Woodrow Wilson, was the 28th President of the United States and was in office from 1913 to 1921.
Harold Wilson, was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and was in office from 1964 to 1970 and 1974 to 1976.
Today’s questions are random with no connection between them.
In the film Titanic what were Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet’s fictional characters full names?
Name the independent countries in Africa that have names beginning with ‘M’?
What type of animal was Flipper, the star of the sixties American television series?
There’s only been one instance of a father and daughter performing a number one song in America. Can you name the song and the performers?
Name any US presidents and British prime ministers with the same surname?
Good luck! I’ll post the answers later.
Here are the answers to the questions I posted earlier.
The US state of Virginia is in pole position with eight US presidents being born there. What state would be in second place?
Ohio ranks second to Virginia in the number of US presidents born there. These seven presidents hail from Ohio: Ulysses S Grant, Rutherford B Hayes, James A Garfield, Benjamin Harrison, William McKinley, William Howard Taft and Warren G Harding.
Which mammal family, common or scientific name, is the wolverine the largest member of?
The wolverine, the largest member of the Mustelidae family – commonly known as the weasel family – includes other animals like weasels otters martens and badgers. Renowned for their stocky build thick fur and impressive strength relative to their size, wolverines are truly remarkable creatures.
In 1977 Petrus Kartner was commissioned to compose a promotional song for The Smurfs which became a hit single and album. What nationality was Kartner and under what stage name did he perform?
Dutch musician and record producer Petrus Antonius Laurentius Kartner (1935-2022), known as Vader Abraham, wrote around 1600 songs. He is best known for his Smurf-themed music, including The Smurf Song, which sold 400,000 copies after a repress and a full album that sold 500,000 copies.
In volleyball, a defensive specialist who can’t serve or rotate to the front line and wears a different coloured jersey is known as a …. What six-letter word describes this player?
The word originates from Italian and means ‘free’. The libero, is a defensive specialist in volleyball, wearing a different coloured jersey and unable to serve or attack above the net. Libero replacements don’t count against the substitution limit, but can only be made with the original libero.
Established in 1998, this position is recognised by most volleyball governing bodies and is credited with lengthening rallies.
What eventually links Loch Ness to Neptune’s Staircase?
Built by Thomas Telford between 1803 and 1822 the Caledonian Canal is one of Scotland’s most remarkable engineering achievements — a scenic 60-mile (97 km) waterway that cuts through the Great Glen, connecting the east coast at the Beauly Firth near Inverness with the west coast’s Loch Linnhe at Corpach near Fort William. Some 60 miles (97 km) in length with 22 miles (35 km) of man-made canal while the rest is natural lochs which include Loch Dochfour, Loch Ness, Loch Oich and Loch Lochy. Neptune’s Staircase is a flight of eight locks near to the Loch Linnhe end of the canal.
Here are five random questions for you to consider.
The US state of Virginia is in pole position with eight US presidents being born there. What state would be in second place?
Which mammal family, common or scientific name, is the wolverine the largest member of?
In 1977 Petrus Kartner was commissioned to compose a promotional song for The Smurfs which became a hit single and album. What nationality was Kartner and under what stage name did he perform?
In volleyball, a defensive specialist who can’t serve or rotate to the front line and wears a different coloured jersey is known as a …. What six-letter word describes this player?
What eventually links Loch Ness to Neptune’s Staircase?
Good luck! I’ll post the answers later.
Here are the answers to my earlier post,
Could you please identify the missing names in the following quote from Encyclopædia Britannica? It mentions a president’s name and a building’s name but both have been removed.
1901 President … officially changed the name of the president’s residence at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C. from … to the White House — Encyclopædia Britannica
Originally called the “President’s Palace” on early maps, the building was officially named the Executive Mansion in 1810 to avoid connotations of royalty. Although the name White House was commonly used from about the same time (because the mansion’s white-gray sandstone contrasted strikingly with the red brick of nearby buildings), it did not become the official name of the building until 1901, when it was adopted by Pres. Theodore Roosevelt (1901–09). The White House is the oldest federally built building in the country’s capital. — Encyclopædia Britannica
In 1748, the British Royal Navy secured a tactical victory over the Spanish near Havana in the Caribbean during the War of ….
Which of the following completes the above statement: Barnard’s Nose; Jenkins’ Ear or Nelson’s Eye?
The War of Jenkins’ Ear (1739-1748)—the name derives from Robert Jenkins, a British sea captain whose ear was allegedly severed by Spanish coast guards in 1731—between Great Britain and Spain, centred in New Granada and the Caribbean, was a precursor to the War of the Austrian Succession. The war ended with the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle, leaving Britain’s territorial ambitions largely unmet.
In 2001, the centennial Nobel Prize was awarded to the United Nations and the organisations secretary-general. Who was this secretary-general?
In 2001, the Nobel Committee awarded the Peace Prize to the UN and Kofi Annan for their work towards a more peaceful world. Annan was also honoured with a chieftaincy title by the Asantehene for his contributions to humanity and peace.
An island once named Fernando Pó is part of a country which achieved its independence from Spain in 1968. What country is this, and on what continent is it located?
Bioko, historically Fernando Pó after a Portuguese explorer, is an island in Equatorial Guinea. Located 32 kilometres south of Cameroon’s coast and 160 kilometres northwest of mainland Equatorial Guinea, its capital city Malabo sits on the island’s north coast. With an area of 2,017 km² it is the fourth largest island in Africa and is part of the Cameroon line of volcanoes, with its highest peak being Pico Basile at 3,012 m. In the Bube language, Bioko is called Ëtulá a Ëri.
In 1916, a British nurse was executed by a German firing squad for aiding Allied soldiers in their escape. Who was the nurse, and what was the name of the country?
Edith Cavell, a British nurse, was executed on 12 October 1915 by the Germans during WWI for helping Allied soldiers escape. Her selfless actions and words, ‘Patriotism is not enough’, inspired many and are commemorated on her memorial.
Today’s questions revolve around October 12th and touch on various names.
Could you please identify the missing names in the following quote from Encyclopædia Britannica? It mentions a president’s name and a building’s name but both have been removed.
1901 President … officially changed the name of the president’s residence at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C. from … to the White House — Encyclopædia Britannica
In 1748, the British Royal Navy secured a tactical victory over the Spanish near Havana in the Caribbean during the War of ….
Which of the following completes the above statement: Barnard’s Nose, Jenkins’ Ear, or Nelson’s Eye?
In 2001, the centennial Nobel Prize was awarded to the United Nations and the organisations secretary-general. Who was this secretary-general?
An island once named Fernando Pó is part of a country which achieved its independence from Spain in 1968. What country is this, and on what continent is it located?
In 1916, a British nurse was executed by a German firing squad for aiding Allied soldiers in their escape. Who was the nurse, and what was the name of the country?
Good luck! I’ll post the answers later.
Here are the answers to the questions I posted earlier.
Eight nations lie within the Arctic Circle. Can you name them?
The Arctic Circle, an imaginary line at about 66.5° North latitude, marks the southern edge of the Arctic region. Several countries have land or territories within them. Alphabetically, they are:
Canada
Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, and northern areas of several provinces, plus the islands in Canada’s Arctic Archipelago which is described by Wikipedia as:
Situated in the northern extremity of North America and covering about 1,424,500 km2 (550,000 sq mi), this group of 36,563 islands, surrounded by the Arctic Ocean, comprises much of Northern Canada, predominately Nunavut and the Northwest Territories. — Wikipedia
Finland
The Lapland region.
Greenland
Greenland, a vast autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark.
Iceland
Despite its name only a small part of Grímsey Island (off the north coast of mainland Iceland) lies within the Arctic Circle.
Norway
Northern mainland, for example, Finnmark; and the Svalbard Archipelago. Longyearbyen (Longyear Town) is the world’s northernmost settlement with a population greater than 1,000, and the capital and the largest inhabited area of Svalbard.
Russia
Russia has a massive Arctic region, including parts of Siberia, Murmansk Oblast and several Arctic islands. Murmansk is the largest city located above the Arctic Circle
Sweden
The northern part of the country, for example, Norrbotten County.
United States
The only US territory within the Arctic Circle is the northern part of the state of Alaska.
In what 1996 film is Sherman Klump and various others played by the same actor and, who is that actor and how many roles do they play?
The Nutty Professor (1996) Eddie Murphy seven roles
– Professor Sherman Klump ‘The Nutty Professor’
– Buddy Love
– Lance Perkins
– Cletus Klump, Sherman’s father
– Anna Pearl Jensen-Klump, Sherman’s mother
– Ida Mae Jensen, Anna’s mother and Sherman’s maternal grandmother
– Ernie Klump Sr., Sherman’s older brother
… days after the war ended, my sister Laura drove a car off a bridge.
What number begins the opening line from Margaret Atwood’s The Blind Assassin?
The Blind Assassin, a historical fiction novel by Margaret Atwood, won the Booker Prize in 2000.
In Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings, the Fellowship of the Ring was formed at the Council of Elrond with the singular purpose of destroying the One Ring. How many members in total were in the Fellowship, and how was this number distributed among the various races?
The Tolkien Gateway describe the members of the Fellowship of the Ring as follows:
Gandalf — One of the Wizards sent to Middle-earth by the Valar. He was the leader of the Fellowship.
Aragorn, son of Arathorn — The Chieftain of the Dúnedain and the last heir to the throne of Gondor and Arnor. He led the Fellowship after the loss of Gandalf.
Boromir, son of Denethor — Captain-general of Gondor and next-in-line to be the Ruling Steward of Gondor.
Legolas, son of Thranduil of Mirkwood — Emissary of the Elves of Mirkwood.
Gimli, son of Glóin — A Dwarf of the Lonely Mountain.
Frodo Baggins — A Hobbit from the Shire, chosen to carry the One Ring.
Samwise Gamgee — A Hobbit, Frodo’s gardener, servant and close friend.
Meriadoc “Merry” Brandybuck — A Hobbit and cousin of Frodo, best friends with
Peregrin “Pippin” Took — A Hobbit and also a cousin of Frodo, youngest of the Fellowship.
— The Fellowship by Pauline Baynes at The Tolkien Gateway
The Hunting of the Snark, a poem by an English writer, is subtitled An Agony, in … Fits. What number is missing from the subtitle and who was the English author?
The Hunting of the Snark is a nonsense poem by Lewis Carroll, published in 1876. The poem follows a crew’s hunt for the Snark, a creature that may be a dangerous Boojum, and explores themes of existential angst and the pursuit of happiness.
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