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  • Crossing the pond | Answers

    The answers to my earlier post are shown highlighted below.

    Live Aid, John F Kennedy Stadium, Philadelphia.
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    The Live Aid concerts were held on Saturday, 13 July 1985 in the UK and the USA. In which two stadiums were these concerts held?

    Answer: Wembley Stadium, London and John F. Kennedy Stadium, Philadelphia

    Live Aid, a benefit concert for the Ethiopian famine, was held simultaneously at Wembley Stadium and John F. Kennedy Stadium on 13 July 1985. The event, organised by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure, was broadcast to an estimated 1.9 billion people in 150 nations.

    British dirigible R.34 at Mineola, Long Island, N.Y. 6 July 1919.
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    Two

    R.34 became the first aircraft to make a return transatlantic flight. What seven letter word best describes R.34?

    Answer:

    R.34, the first aircraft of any type to carry passengers across the Atlantic. Flying from RAF East Fortune in Scotland R.34 completed the first east-west aerial crossing in 108 hours, arriving in Mineola, Long Island on 6 July 1919. On arrival, and to assist the ground crew, Major E. M. Pritchard jumped by parachute and so became the first person to reach American soil by air from Europe. The return journey to RNAS Pulham took 75 hours.

    Football used in the 1930 World Cup Final on display at the National Football Museum, Preston. Due to a dispute between the teams, two balls were used in the final, one in each half. This ball, chosen by the Uruguayan team, was used in the second half.
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    Three

    Today, in 1930, the inaugural FIFA World Cup began in Uruguay. Thirteen teams participated in the competition. Can you name as many of the four European teams that took part?

    Answer: Belgium, France, Romania and Yugoslavia

    The 1930 FIFA World Cup, the inaugural tournament, was held in Uruguay to celebrate the country’s centenary and its Olympic football victory. Thirteen teams participated, with Uruguay defeating Argentina in the final to become the first World Cup champions.

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    On this day, Vice President George HW Bush became the Acting President for the day while the President was undergoing surgery. Who was the President?

    Answer:

    President Reagan temporarily transferred power to Vice President Bush for about eight hours while undergoing surgery. Reagan sent a letter to the President pro tem of the Senate and the Speaker of the House, transferring Presidential power to Bush. Reagan reclaimed his authority after the surgery, signing another letter in the presence of his chief of staff, counsel and surgeon.

    Five

    The Dartmouth workshop, widely considered as the first conference on artificial intelligence, was held during the summer of…

    • 1956
    • 1961
    • 1965

    Answer:

    The Dartmouth Summer Research Project on Artificial Intelligence in 1956, organised by John McCarthy, is considered the founding of AI as a field. The workshop, which brought together experts in computing and cognitive science, hypothesised that machines could simulate human intelligence and learning. The term “AI” was coined during this conference.

  • Crossing the pond

    Today a mixture of questions, some of which entail crossing the Atlantic.

    Pink Floyd at Live Aid, London.
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    One

    The Live Aid concerts were held on Saturday, 13 July 1985 in the UK and the USA. In which two stadiums were these concerts held?

    Two

    R.34 became the first aircraft to make a return transatlantic flight. What seven letter word best describes R.34?

    Three

    Today, in 1930, the inaugural FIFA World Cup began in Uruguay. Thirteen teams participated in the competition. Can you name as many of the four European teams that took part?

    Four

    On this day, Vice President George HW Bush became the Acting President for the day while the President was undergoing surgery. Who was the President?

    Five

    The Dartmouth workshop, widely considered as the first conference on artificial intelligence, was held during the summer of…

    • 1956
    • 1961
    • 1965

    Good luck! I will post the answers later today.

  • L is for… | Answers

    The answers to my earlier post are highlighted below.

    Winter Palace, Saint Petersburg (formerly Leningrad).
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    Vladimir Putin, 2024.
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    One

    The politician pictured above was born in what city?

    Leningrad

    Vladimir Putin, a former KGB officer, has served as President of Russia since 2012, with previous terms from 2000 to 2008. His rule has been marked by economic growth, conflicts in Chechnya, Georgia, Ukraine and Syria, and authoritarian tendencies, including corruption, human rights abuses, and suppression of political opposition. Putin’s actions have led to international sanctions and an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court.

    Rydal Mount, near Ambleside in the English Lake District was the home of the poet William Wordsworth from 1813 to his death in 1850. It is currently a museum.
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    The poets Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Robert Southey and William Wordsworth were collectivelyknown as the _ poets. What word is missing?

    Lake

    The Lake Poets, a group of English poets including Wordsworth, Coleridge[[[[]]]] and Southey, lived in the Lake District in the early 19th century. The name “Lake Poet School” was initially derogatory and a misnomer.

    Three

    Donald Sutherland as Homer Simpson in The Day of the Locust
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    Homer Simpson, portrayed by Donald Sutherland, was a character in a 1975 American satirical film based on a 1939 Nathanael West novel of the same name. The title was The Day of the _

    Locust

    The Day of the Locust is a film set in Hollywood before World War II. The film depicts the alienation and desperation of a group of people whose dreams of success do not come true.

    TE Lawrence aka Lawrence of Arabia.
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    Four

    T.E. Lawrence is commonly known by what other name?

    Lawrence of Arabia

    Thomas Edward Lawrence, known as Lawrence of Arabia, was a British Army officer, archaeologist, diplomat, and writer. He is famous for his role in the Arab Revolt against the Ottoman Empire during World War I, where he served as a liaison to Emir Faisal. After the war, he worked for the Foreign Office and later served in the Army and RAF, publishing his experiences in Seven Pillars of Wisdom.

    Female and male ligers.
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    Five

    The hybrid cross of a male lion and a tigress is known as a…

    Liger

    Ligers, the offspring of male lions and female tigers, are larger than either parent due to the absence of growth-limiting genes from the tiger. Tigons, the offspring of male tigers and female lions, are smaller due to the presence of growth-limiting genes from both parents.

  • L is for…

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

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    One

    The politician pictured above was born in what city?

    Two

    The poets Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Robert Southey and William Wordsworth were collectivelyknown as the _ poets. What word is missing?

    Three

    Homer Simpson, portrayed by Donald Sutherland, was a character in a 1975 American satirical film based on a 1939 Nathanael West novel of the same name. The title was The Day of the _

    Four

    T.E. Lawrence is commonly known by what other name?

    Five

    The hybrid cross of a male lion and a tigress is known as a…

    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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    1. 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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    2. 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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    3. 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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    4. 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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    5. 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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    Gambit,
    The X-Men.
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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 in 1967.
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    1. Cream reunited in 2005 who, along with Eric Clapton and Jack Bruce, was the third band member?
    2. 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?
    3. 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?
    4. By what name was Julius Henry Marx better known?
    5. 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.

  • A trivial pursuit | Answers

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

    Alfred Deakin.
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    1. Alfred Deakin became prime minister for the third time on the 2 June 1909. In what country was he premier?
      • Australia—Alfred Deakin, Australia’s second Prime Minister, was a key figure in Federation and early Australian politics. He served three terms, leading the Protectionist Party and later the Liberal Party, and is remembered for his influence on the “Australian settlement” and the establishment of a two-party system.
        Coronation portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, June 1953.
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    2. Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation, today in 1953, took place at…
      • Westminster Abbey—The coronation of Elizabeth II as Queen of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms took place on 2 June 1953 at Westminster Abbey. The ceremony, televised for the first time, included an oath, anointing, and crowning.
    3. On this day in 1962, during the FIFA World Cup, police had to intervene multiple times in a match to stop violence between Italian players and those from…
      • Chile—The Battle of Santiago, a 1962 FIFA World Cup match between Chile and Italy, was known for its violence, including two red cards, numerous punches, and four police interventions.
        Painting of two alleged witches being tried in Salem, Massachusetts as part of the infamous witchhunts.
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    4. Today in 1692, the first person to be tried for witchcraft in Salem went on trial and was found guilty. Who was she?
      • Bridget Bishop—Bridget Bishop was accused of witchcraft by five young women and tried in the first case of the Salem Witchcraft Trials. Multiple witnesses testified against her, claiming she harmed them through apparitions and physical attacks. Despite a jury finding a third nipple on her, Bishop was ultimately convicted of witchcraft based on the sheer number of accusations and her perceived dishonesty in court. She was sentenced to death and hanged.
        Surveyor 1.
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    5. On 2 June 1966, Surveyor 1 became the first US spacecraft to soft-land on another world when it touched down in Oceanus Procellarum on…
      • Moon—Surveyor 1, the first US lunar soft-lander, successfully landed on the Ocean of Storms (Oceanus Procellarum) on 2 June 1966. It transmitted 11,237 photos of the lunar surface to Earth, providing valuable data for the Apollo Moon landings.

  • A trivial pursuit

    Here are a few questions which are related to today’s date, June 2nd.

    Queen Elizabeth II, 1959.
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    1. Alfred Deakin became prime minister for the third time on the 2 June 1909. In what country was he premier?
      • Australia
      • Barbados
      • Canada
    2. Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation, today in 1953, took place at…
      • St Paul’s Cathedral
      • Westminster Abbey
      • Windsor Castle
    3. On this day in 1962, during the FIFA World Cup, police had to intervene multiple times in a match to stop violence between Italian players and those from…
      • Australia
      • Belgium
      • Chile
    4. Today in 1692, the first person to be tried for witchcraft in Salem went on trial and was found guilty. Who was she?
      • Abigail Abbott
      • Bridget Bishop
      • Catherine Chaplain
    5. On 2 June 1966, Surveyor 1 became the first US spacecraft to soft-land on another world when it touched down in Oceanus Procellarum on…
      • Mars
      • Mercury
      • Moon

    Good luck! I will post the answers later today.

  • Legs 11 | Answers

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

    Statue of Constantine the Great in the Capitoline museums.
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    1. Where, on 11 May 330, was dedicated as the “New Rome”? Byzantium—Constantine the Great renamed Byzantium as “New Rome” in 330 CE, later changing it to Constantinople. The city, founded in 657 BCE, was officially renamed Istanbul in the 20th century.
      Rhinoceros. Salvador Dali.
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    2. Which Spanish artist born today in 1904, at Figueras, Spain, also died there in 1989? Salvador Dali—Salvador Dalí was a Spanish surrealist artist known for his technical skill and striking, bizarre images. He joined the Surrealist group in 1929 and achieved commercial success in the United States in the 1940s. Dalí’s work influenced Surrealism, pop art and contemporary artists.
      Entrance to the German death camp Auschwitz I in Poland. The sign “Arbeit macht frei” translates as “Work makes you free”.
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    3. Former senior Nazi official Adolf Eichmann was captured by Israeli intelligence agents on 11 May 1960. Near what capital city was he captured? Buenos Aires, Argentina—Otto Adolf Eichmann, a German-Austrian Nazi official, was a key organiser of the Holocaust. He participated in the Wannsee Conference, where the Final Solution was planned, and oversaw the mass deportation of Jews to extermination camps. After the war, he escaped to Argentina but was captured by Mossad in 1960 and tried in Israel, where he was convicted and executed.
      Gary Kasparov vs Deep Blue, IBM Computer
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    4. On this day in 1997, Garry Kasparov was defeated in the final game of a six-game chess match. Which computer defeated him? Deep Blue—Deep Blue, a chess-playing supercomputer, was the first to defeat a reigning world champion under regular time controls. It first played Garry Kasparov in 1996, losing the match, but won a rematch in 1997.
      Gordon Brown.
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    5. 11 May 2010, saw the resignation of which British prime minister? Gordon Brown—James Gordon Brown, a British politician, served as Prime Minister and Leader of the Labour Party from 2007 to 2010. Prior to this, he was Chancellor of the Exchequer under Tony Blair, overseeing significant economic reforms and the longest period of economic growth in British history. After leaving office, Brown continued to serve as an MP and later became a UN Special Envoy and WHO Ambassador.

  • Legs 11

    Here are some questions related to today, 11 May.

    Adolf Eichmann.
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    1. Where, on 11 May 330, was dedicated as the “New Rome”?
      • Avignon
      • Byzantium
      • Cordoba
    1. Which Spanish artist born today in 1904, at Figueras, Spain, also died there in 1989?
      • Salvador Dali
      • Francisco Goya
      • Pablo Picasso
    2. Former senior Nazi official Adolf Eichmann was captured by Israeli intelligence agents on 11 May 1960. Near what capital city was he captured?
      • Buenos Aires, Argentina
      • Brasilia, Brazil
      • Santiago, Chile
    3. On this day in 1997, Garry Kasparov was defeated in the final game of a six-game chess match. Which computer defeated him?
      • Deep Blue
      • Deep Mind
      • Deep Thought
    4. 11 May 2010, saw the resignation of which British prime minister?
      • Gordon Brown
      • David Cameron
      • Tony Blair

    Good luck! I will post the answers later today.