The unstriped ground squirrel is which of these? – Xandra Neramanius – Xerus rutilus – Xantia citroenus
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Founded in Rochester, New York in 1906 the Haloid Photographic Company is better known today as…
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Calculate the sum of the number of steps from the title of John Buchan’s 1915 novel, plus the title of the 1979 Blake Edwards romantic comedy film starring Dudley Moore, Julie Andrews and Bo Derek. Please express your answer in Roman numerals.
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What surname links these?
A Catholic missionary who was a co-founder of the Society of Jesus, and
The fictional Professor X from the Marvel universe.
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One word links the following
A word found in the first line of an 1816 poem by Samuel Taylor Coleridge poem
A 1968 song by Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich
A 1980 song by Olivia Newton-John and Electric Light Orchestra What is the word that links the above?
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!’.
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.
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.
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. Image Wikipedia
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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
The answers to my earlier post are shown highlighted below.
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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?
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. Image Wikipedia
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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.
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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. Image Wikipedia
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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.
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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.
The alphabet theme continues with some questions where all the answers begin with ‘R’.
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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?
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In what urban location do the games in the Resident Evil series take place?
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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?
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Sir Guy of Gisbourne is featured in the legends of which English folk hero?
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Max Cady, a character in the 1991 film Cape Fear, was played by…
The answers to my earlier post are shown highlighted below.
Barbra Streisand and Neil Diamond. Image Madly Odd
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The writer of You Don’t Brine Me Flowers had a hit duet with it alongside Barbra Streisand. Who is the songwriter?
Answer: Neil Diamond
You Don’t Bring Me Flowers was originally written for a TV sitcom but later expanded into a duet by Neil Diamond and Barbra Streisand, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1978.
Fully defined compass rose displaying 32 points. Image Wikipedia
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The compass point found at 22.5° from North is what?
Answer: NNE or north-northeast
The points of the compass are a set of horizontal directions used in navigation and cartography. A compass rose typically consists of four cardinal directions (north, east, south, and west) and four ordinal directions (northeast, southeast, southwest, and northwest). A fully defined compass has 32 points.
In The Lord of the Rings how many Nazgûl were there?
Answer: Nine
The Nazgûl, or Ringwraiths, are nine men corrupted by Sauron’s Rings of Power, becoming immortal wraiths bound to his will. Led by the Witch-king of Angmar, they serve as Sauron’s most terrifying servants, using terror and weapons like Morgul-knives to pursue the One Ring. They are also known as The Nine, Úlairi (in Quenya), Black Riders, Fell Riders, and Ringwraiths.
Australian Capital Territory and Jervis Bay Territory in relation to New South Wales Image Wikipedia
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Australian Capital Territory and Jervis Bay Territory are enclaves within which Australian state?
Answer: New South Wales
The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) is an internal territory of Australia, home to the capital city of Canberra. It was established in 1911 as the seat of the Australian government, hosting Parliament House, the High Court, and numerous government agencies. The ACT is governed by a locally elected legislative assembly, though the Commonwealth retains authority over certain areas, including the Parliamentary Triangle. The Jervis Bay Territory is an internal territory of Australia, established in 1915 to provide the federal government with a port near the ACT.
The SI unit of force. It is equal to the force that would give a mass of one kilogram an acceleration of one metre per second per second, and is equivalent to 100,000 dynes. – Oxford English Dictionary
What word is being defined above?
Answer: Newton
The newton (symbol: N) is the unit of force in the International System of Units. It is defined as the force that accelerates a mass of one kilogram at one metre per second squared, expressed in terms of SI base units. The unit is named after Isaac Newton in recognition of his groundbreaking work in classical mechanics, particularly his second law of motion.
The writer of You Don’t Brine Me Flowers had a hit duet with it alongside Barbra Streisand. Who is the songwriter?
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The compass point found at 22.5° from North is what?
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In The Lord of the Rings how many Nazgûl were there?
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Australian Capital Territory and Jervis Bay Territory are enclaves within which Australian state?
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The SI unit of force. It is equal to the force that would give a mass of one kilogram an acceleration of one metre per second per second, and is equivalent to 100,000 dynes. – Oxford English Dictionary
Forth Bridge—The Forth Bridge, a cantilever railway bridge across the Firth of Forth (estuary of the River Forth) in Scotland, was completed in 1890 and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was the world’s longest single cantilever bridge span until 1919 and remains the second longest.
Frida Kahlo, by Guillermo Kahlo. Image Wikipedia
Which Mexican painter’s final work, Viva La Vida (1954), depicts a still-life of watermelons?
Frida Kahlo—was a Mexican painter known for her self-portraits and works inspired by Mexican culture. Her paintings, often autobiographical and mixing realism with fantasy gained international recognition in the late 1970s and early 1990s, becoming an icon for Chicanos, feminists and the LGBTQ+ community.
Felix in Oceantics (1930). Image Wikipedia
Which feline has been described as the world’s most popular cartoon star before Mickey Mouse?
Felix the cat—created in 1919, is a cartoon character known for his black body, white eyes, and grin. He starred in animated shorts, a comic strip and merchandise, but his popularity declined with the advent of sound cartoons. Despite a brief revival in the 1930s and television appearances in the 1950s, Felix’s success waned.
Enrico Fermi, 1943. Image Wikipedia
Which synthetic element, atomic No 100, is named after an Italian-born physicist?
Fermium—a synthetic actinide with the symbol Fm and atomic number 100, is the heaviest element produced by neutron bombardment. Discovered in the debris of the first hydrogen bomb explosion in 1952 it is named after Enrico Fermi.
Ray Bradbury. Image Wikipedia
Author Ray Bradbury is best known for what 1953 novel?
Fahrenheit 451—Ray Bradbury was an American author and screenwriter known for his works in fantasy, science fiction, horror, mystery and realistic fiction. His other well-known works include The Martian Chronicles and The Illustrated Man.
Detail of Zephyrus with Aura from Sandro Botticelli’s The Birth of Venus. Image Wikipedia
The answers to my earlier post are shown in bold below. I have included the questions simply for your information.
In which of these national parks are zebra a native breed?
Kruger National Park—in South Africa spans 19,623 km2 across Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces. Established in 1926, it is South Africa’s first national park and part of the Kruger to Canyons Biosphere. It is home to 25,000 to 35,000 plains zebra (Equus quagga). Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK was established in 2003. It is the largest national park in the UK and covers the Cairngorms mountain range and surrounding hills. Goonengerry NP, New South Wales, Australia is within the Nightcap Range Important Bird Area, home to the largest population of Albert’s lyrebirds.
A light or westerly wind which was also a large car (Ford of Britain) replaced by the Granada in 1972 is a…
Zephyr—In ancient Greek mythology and religion, the god Zephyrus was the personification of the west wind and the bringer of light spring and early summer breezes.
Googol. Image
How many zeroes follow the digit ‘1’ (one) when writing the number known as a googol?
100—10100 or ten to the power of one hundred or ten duotrigintillion. The largest ‘named’ number, the term ‘Googol’ was coined in 1920 by 9-year-old Milton Sirotta, the nephew of American mathematician Edward Kasner. It’s possible that Sirotta was inspired by the contemporary comic strip character Barney Google.
Romeo and Juliet. Image Wikipedia
In Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet how old is Juliet?
Thirteren—her mother indicates that she is not fourteen until Lammastide, which is two weeks away.
1931 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Barker Sedanca de Ville Image Wikipedia
A 1964 film staring Rex Harrison and Jeanne Moreau was…
The Yellow Rolls-Royce—the film follows the story of three very different owners of a yellow 1931 Rolls-Royce Phantom II. The owners include an English aristocrat, a Miami gangster and a wealthy American widow. The film is set in the years leading up to and including the start of World War II.
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