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Tourists at London King’s Cross Platform 9¾ in July 2016.
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One

Which London railway station has a marker indicating the location of Platform 9¾?

King’s Cross

King’s Cross is the starting point of the Hogwarts Express in the Harry Potter books. The film crew used the brick roof-support arches between platforms 4 and 5 to represent the fictional Platform 9¾.

Kuwaiti 20 Dinar note.
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Two

In April 2024, Forbes named which country’s dinar as the highest valued currency in the world?

Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD)

The Kuwaiti dinar, the strongest currency globally, is pegged to an undisclosed basket of currencies. Kuwait, a leading oil exporter, introduced the dinar in the 1960s.

Three

What bird has the biggest egg of any bird species relative to its size?

Kiwi

The brown kiwi (Apteryx australis) of New Zealand lays the largest eggs relative to its body size. One female kiwi weighing 1.7 kg (3 lb 12 oz) laid an egg weighing 406 g (14 oz), which is almost one quarter of her total body mass, and weights of up to 510 g (1 lb) have been reliably reported for other kiwi eggs. — Guinness World Records https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/83111-largest-bird-egg-relative-to-body-size

Four

Who is the oldest male tennis player to win a major singles title in the Open Era?

Ken Rosewall

The oldest tennis Grand Slam singles winner (male, open era) is Ken Rosewall (Australia, b. 2 November 1934), who was aged 37 years 62 days when he won the 1972 Australian Open at the Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, on 3 January 1972. Rosewall defeated Malcolm Anderson 7–6, 6–3, 7–5 in the final match of the tournament.

— Guinness World Records, 23 June 2025

Five

In the opening verse of Queen’s Killer Queen, both a United States President and a Soviet Premier are named. Please provide the surnames of these individuals?

Khrushchev and Kennedy

The lyrics are written below. Killer Queen is a song by Queen about a high-class call girl. It was written by Freddie Mercury and reached number two in the UK Singles Chart and number twelve on the Billboard Hot 100.

Killer Queen

She keeps Moët et Chandon
In her pretty cabinet
“Let them eat cake,” she says
Just like Marie Antoinette
A built-in remedy
For Khrushchev and Kennedy (Ooh, ooh)
At anytime an invitation
You can’t decline (Ooh, ooh)

Caviar and cigarettes
Well versed in etiquette
Extraordinarily nice

She’s a killer queen
Gunpowder, gelatin
Dynamite with a laser beam
Guaranteed to blow your mind
(Pa-pa-pa-pa) Anytime
Ooh
Recommended at the price
Insatiable an appetite
Wanna try?

To avoid complications
She never kept the same address
In conversation
She spoke just like a baroness
Met a man from China
Went down to Geisha Minah (Ooh, ooh)
(Killer, killer, she’s a killer queen)
Then again incidentally
If you’re that way inclined

Perfume came naturally from Paris (Naturally)
For cars, she couldn’t care less
Fastidious and precise

She’s a killer queen
Gunpowder, gelatin
Dynamite with a laser beam
Guaranteed to blow your mind
(Pa-pa-pa-pa)
Anytime

Drop of a hat she’s as willing as
Playful as a pussycat (Ooh)
Then momentarily out of action (Ooh)
Temporarily out of gas (Ta-taaa)
To absolutely drive you wild, wild
She’s out to get you

She’s a killer queen
Gunpowder, gelatin
Dynamite with a laser beam (Pa-pa-pa-ra)
Guaranteed to blow your mind
Anytime
Ooh
Recommended at the price
Insatiable an appetite
Wanna try?
You wanna try

— AZ Lyrics, 23 June 2025.

K is for…

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

Platform 9¾, Kings Cross Railway Station, London. Image https://www.pexels.com

One

Which London railway station has a marker indicating the location of Platform 9¾?

Two

In April 2024, Forbes named which country’s dinar as the highest valued currency in the world?

Three

What bird has the biggest egg of any bird species relative to its size?

Four

Who is the oldest male tennis player to win a major singles title in the Open Era?

Five

In the opening verse of Queen’s Killer Queen, both a United States President and a Soviet Premier are named. Please provide the surnames of these individuals?

Good luck! I will post the answers later today.

J is for… | Answers

The answers to my earlier post are shown in bold below.

Title page of first edition of *Gulliver’s Travels* by Jonathan Swift.
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1 Gulliver’s Travels was written by…

Jonathan Swift—an Anglo-Irish writer and satirist, is known for his deadpan and ironic style, particularly in works like A Modest Proposal and Gulliver’s Travels. He is regarded as the greatest satirist of the Georgian era and one of the foremost prose satirists in English literature. The above illustration and the quote from it, below, shows he credited Gulliver’s with the authorship.

By Lemuel Gulliver, First a Surgeon, and then a Captain of Several Ships

MS *Queen Elizabeth* at Juneau, Alaska, 2024.
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2 Can you identify the US state capital being described? Its indigenous name is Dzántik’i Héeni, and it was originally named Harrisburg before becoming Rockwell. Notably, it is the largest state capital by area.

Juneau—the capital of Alaska, is located along the Gastineau Channel and the Alaskan panhandle. It is the second-largest municipality in the United States by area and is not connected to the rest of the state or contiguous United States by road due to its rugged terrain. Juneau is home to the state legislature, governor and lieutenant governor; it experiences a significant influx of visitors during the summer months.

Front cover, first edition of Jaws by Peter Benchley, 1974.
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3 ‘The great fish moved silently through the night water, propelled by short sweeps of its crescent tail…’ are the opening words of what 1974 novel?

Jaws—a novel by Peter Benchley, was published in 1974 and tells the story of a great white shark terrorising a resort town. The novel’s success led to a blockbuster film adaptation directed by Steven Spielberg in 1975, which became the highest-grossing film of its time.

Fireworks of 14 July 2017 in Paris.
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4 The Bastille was stormed by a Parisian crowd in 1789. On what month and date?

July 14—Commonly known in English as Bastille Day, Festival de la Fédération or La fête nationale, is celebrated annually on 14 July, it is France’s national day commemorating the Storming of the Bastille in 1789, a key event in the French Revolution. Officially established in 1880, the holiday includes speeches, military parades, fireworks and public festivities; and is observed in France, its overseas territories, and by Francophiles globally.

5 The Striding Man logo is used by which Scotch whisky brand?

Johnnie Walker—John Walker, born in 1805, managed a grocery and spirits shop in Kilmarnock, Scotland. After his death in 1857, his son Alexander expanded the business, introducing the signature square bottle and the Striding Man mascot. The company’s success grew under Alexander and his sons, with the introduction of blended whiskies like Johnnie Walker Red and Black Labels.

J is for…

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

Gulliver’s Travels by Jonathan Swift.
ISBN 978-5-389-02434-2, 2012.
Illustrator Vadim Chelak.
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Gulliver’s Travels was written by…
Can you identify the US state capital being described? Its indigenous name is Dzántik’i Héeni, and it was originally named Harrisburg before becoming Rockwell. Notably, it is the largest state capital by area.
‘The great fish moved silently through the night water, propelled by short sweeps of its crescent tail…’—these are the opening words of what 1974 novel?
The Bastille was stormed by a Parisian crowd in 1789. On what month and date?
The Striding Man logo is used by which Scotch whisky brand?

Good luck! I will post the answers later today.

I is for… | Answers

The answers to my earlier post are shown in bold below.

Where was singer Cliff Richard born?
- India—Sir Cliff Richard, a British singer and actor, was born in Lucknow, India where his father worked. He has sold over 250 million records worldwide. Richard dominated the British music scene in the late 1950s to early 1960s with his backing group, the Shadows, and has achieved numerous UK chart successes, including 14 No. 1 singles.
  
  Central starry pathway is the Milky Way, our home galaxy. The Andromeda galaxy is an elongated fuzzy patch, just right of centre. Photo copyright Mike Taylor of Taylor Photography.
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What 13-letter word describes travelling between Earth and Andromeda?
- Intergalactic—The Earth and the Solar System are situated within the Milky Way galaxy. Andromeda, on the other hand, is a distinct galaxy. Consequently, intergalactic travel would be necessary to traverse between these celestial bodies.
  
  Marty Feldman as Igor, in Young Frankenstein.
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A forename links the following fictional characters: The Soviet spy who featured in the first issue of The Incredible Hulk comic book (1962); a servant played by Marty Feldman in Young Frankenstein (1974); and Karkaroff from the Harry Potter series. What forename?
- Igor—firstly, a Soviet spy who detonated the Gamma Bomb, creating the Hulk. After the Hulk’s first transformation, Igor was captured and imprisoned. Secondly, Marty Feldman was Igor, a hunchbacked servant of Frederick Frankenstein, and grandson of the original Igor who worked with Victor. Finally, in Harry Potter, Igor Karkaroff, Headmaster of Durmstrang Institute, is a former Death Eater who favours Viktor Krum in the Triwizard Tournament. He is later found dead in a shack with the Dark Mark, suggesting he was killed by other Death Eaters.
  
  Elegantly Wasted
  by INXS
Elegantly Wasted, released in 1997, was what band’s tenth studio album?
- INXS—Elegantly Wasted, INXS’s tenth studio album, was released in 1997 and is the final album with lead singer Michael Hutchence. The album was dedicated to the Farriss brothers’ mother, Jill, who died in 1995.
  
  Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom poster.
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What was the full name of the second Indiana Jones film?
- Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom—is a 1984 American action-adventure film directed by Steven Spielberg. The film follows Indiana Jones as he is asked by desperate villagers to find a mystical stone and rescue their children from a Thuggee cult. The film was a financial success, grossing $333.1 million worldwide, and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Score.

I is for…

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

Cliff Richard and The Shadows, 1962.
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Where was singer Cliff Richard born?
What 13-letter word describes travelling between Earth and Andromeda?
A forename links the following fictional characters: The Soviet spy who featured in the first issue of The Incredible Hulk comic book (1962); a servant played by Marty Feldman in Young Frankenstein (1974); and Karkaroff from the Harry Potter series. What forename? Igor—firstly, a Soviet spy who detonated the Gamma Bomb, creating the Hulk. After the Hulk’s first transformation, Igor was captured and imprisoned. Marty Feldman was Igor, a hunchbacked servant of Frederick Frankenstein, and grandson of the original Igor who worked with Victor. In Harry Potter, Igor Karkaroff, Headmaster of Durmstrang Institute, is a former Death Eater who favours Viktor Krum in the Triwizard Tournament. He is later found dead in a shack with the Dark Mark, suggesting he was killed by other Death Eaters.
Elegantly Wasted, released in 1997, was what band’s tenth studio album?
What was the full name of the second Indiana Jones film?

Good luck! I will post the answers later today.

H is for… | Answers

The answers to my earlier post are shown in bold below. I have included the questions simply for your information.

National flag of Haiti.
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Added to the Liechtenstein flag in 1937 the prince’s crown distinguishes it from what other national flag?
- Haiti—Liechtenstein’s flag, originally plain blue and red, was changed in 1937 to include a golden crown to avoid confusion with Haiti’s flag. The fact that both were identical had been first noticed at the previous summer’s Olympic games.
  
  Haiku.
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In Japanese literature what is an unrhymed poetic form consisting of 17 syllables arranged in three lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables respectively.
- Haiku—is an unrhymed poetic form consisting of 17 syllables arranged in three lines with a pattern of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Traditionally, it evokes images of the natural world.
  
  Happy Mondays.
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The original line-up of what band included the brothers Shaun and Paul Ryder?
- Happy Mondays—an English rock band from Salford, pioneered the Madchester sound by blending Manchester alternative rock with funk, house and psychedelia. They achieved commercial success with albums like Pills ’n’ Thrills and Bellyaches before disbanding in 1993. They have since reunited several times with variations in the line-up.
  
  Flyer for the 1979 stage production of The Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Galaxy.
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In The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy Galactic President Zaphod Beeblebrox steals a prototype spacecraft. What was it named?
- Heart of Gold—Arthur Dent, the protagonist of the stories, and his friend Ford Prefect are improbably rescued from interstellar space by the Heart of Gold, stolen by Zaphod Beeblebrox. The ship, powered by the infinite improbability drive, carries Trillian (Tricia McMillan, also from Earth) and the depressed Marvin, the Paranoid Android. Eventually, the ship moves into orbit around the legendary planet of Magrathea.
  
  Hercules and the Wagoner or Hercules and the Carter.
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_ and the Wagoner is one of Aesop’s Fables. What mythical hero’s name is missing from the title?
- Hercules—Hercules and the Wagoner. A Wagoner, stuck in the mud, prayed to Hercules for help. Hercules appeared and advised the Wagoner to help himself by pushing the wagon. Aesop’s Fables, initially aimed at adults, have been adapted for children and reinterpreted over time. The fables, covering religious, social and political themes, have been adapted into various media, reinforcing their ethical dimension and enduring popularity.

H is for…

A few questions where all the answers begin with ‘H’. As you know the starting letter, there are no multiple-choice options.

Added to the Liechtenstein flag in 1937 the prince’s crown distinguishes it from what other national flag?
In Japanese literature what is an unrhymed poetic form consisting of 17 syllables arranged in three lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables respectively?
The original line-up of what band included the brothers Shaun and Paul Ryder?
In The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy Galactic President Zaphod Beeblebrox steals a prototype spacecraft. What was it named?
___ and the Wagoner is one of Aesop’s Fables. What mythical hero’s name is missing from the title?

Good luck! I will post the answers later today.

G is for… | Answers

The answers to my earlier post are shown in bold below. I have included the questions simply for your information.

Cream in 1967.
L to R: Ginger Baker, Jack Bruce and Eric Clapton.
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Cream reunited in 2005 who, along with Eric Clapton and Jack Bruce, was the third band member?
- Ginger Baker—Cream, a British rock supergroup formed in 1966, consisted of Jack Bruce, Eric Clapton and Ginger Baker. Known for their instrumental proficiency, they released four albums and sold over 15 million records worldwide before disbanding in 1969 due to internal tensions.
  
  Gerald Ford on the football field at the University of Michigan, 1933.
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A twentieth-century US President played football as a centre for the University of Michigan Wolverines football team. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics before studying law at Yale. Can you name him?
- Gerald Ford—the 38th US President, served from 1974 to 1977 after Nixon’s resignation. He faced economic challenges, including inflation and recession, and granted Nixon a pardon for Watergate. Ford also signed the Helsinki Accords and ended US involvement in the Vietnam War.
  
  Goldberry and Tom Bombadil with the Hobbits, Frodo, Sam, Merry and Pippin.
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River-daughter, a character fromThe Fellowship of the Ring, the first volume of Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings, doesn’t appear in Peter Jackson’s films. She is the wife of Tom Bombadil and resides with him in the Old Forest at the edge of Buckland. What name is she commonly known by?
- Goldberry—the wife of Tom Bombadil, is a mysterious character in JRR Tolkien’s works. Her origins and role are debated, with scholars comparing her to characters in other works and suggesting she may be a divine being. In The Fellowship of the Ring novel Goldberry and Tom shelter Frodo, Sam, Merry and Pippin after their journey through the Old Forest.
  
  Groucho Marx.
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By what name was Julius Henry Marx better known?
- Groucho Marx—was an American comedian, actor, writer and singer known for his work with the Marx Brothers and his solo career, particularly as the host of You Bet Your Life. He is remembered for his distinctive appearance, including a stooped posture, spectacles, cigar and thick greasepaint moustache.
  
  Gambit (1966) poster.
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What single word connects the following three things: Mike, a character in the TV series The New Avengers; Remy LeBeau, a fictional comic book superhero and X-Men member in the Marvel Universe; and a 1966 film starring Michael Caine and Shirley MacLaine?
- Gambit—Mike Gambit from the The New Avengers; Remy LeBeau aka Gambit from the Marvel Universe and Gambit the 1966 heist film.

Gareth Hunt as Mike Gambit,
*The New Avengers*.
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G is for…

A few questions where all the answers begin with ‘G’. As you know the starting letter, there are no multiple-choice options.

Cream reunited in 2005 who, along with Eric Clapton and Jack Bruce, was the third band member?
A twentieth-century US President played as a centre for the University of Michigan Wolverines football team. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics before studying law at Yale. Can you name him?
River-daughter, a character from The Fellowship of the Ring, the first volume of Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings, does not appear in Peter Jackson’s films. She is the wife of Tom Bombadil and resides with him in the Old Forest at the edge of Buckland. What name is she commonly known by?
By what name was Julius Henry Marx better known?
What single word connects the following three things: Mike, a character in the TV series The New Avengers; Remy LeBeau, a fictional comic book superhero and X-Men member in the Marvel Universe; and a 1966 film starring Michael Caine and Shirley MacLaine?

Good luck! I will post the answers later today.