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  • D is for… | Answers

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

    Devils Tower, Wyoming.
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    1. What is the pictured US National Monument and in what US state is it located?
      • Devils Tower, Wyoming—Devils Tower, a 1,267-foot igneous rock butte in Wyoming, was established as the first US national monument in 1906. Originally named ‘Bear’s House’ by indigenous peoples, it was renamed “Devils Tower” in 1875 and remains unchanged despite proposals to recognise indigenous ties.
        Tenzin Gyatso – 14th Dalai Lama
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    2. The spiritual leader of the Tibetan people is known by what title?
      • Dalai Lama—The Dalai Lama is the head of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism, with the title bestowed upon Sonam Gyatso in 1578. Since the 17th century, the Dalai Lama has symbolised Tibetan unity, serving as both a religious and secular leader. The 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, lives in exile in India and has advocated for Tibetan autonomy while rejecting calls for independence.
        Dacha in Yekaterinburg, Russia
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    3. What is defined as a ‘country house or cottage in Russia, typically used as a second or holiday home’?
      • Dacha—A dacha is a seasonal or year-round second home, often located in the outskirts of post-Soviet countries. Originating as small country estates gifted by the tsar, dachas have been popular among the Russian upper and middle classes. During the Soviet era, many dachas were state-owned and given to the people, and today, about 62% of Russians visit dachas in the summer.
        Marvin the Paranoid Android.
        Costume used in the TV series, on display at Gunnersbury Park Museum.
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    4. Marvin the Paranoid Android was created by which science fiction writer?
      • Douglas Adams—writer of The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy created Marvin as the ship’s robot aboard the Heart of Gold. Marvin is a failed prototype of Sirius Cybernetics Corporation’s GPP technology who, despite his vast intellect, is underutilised, leading to severe depression and boredom.
        David Coulthard.
        Champions for Charity 2022.
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    5. A Scottish driver won 13 Formula One Grands Prix across his 15-season career, which began in 1994. Despite this, he didn’t secure the World Drivers’ Championship, although he came in second place in 2001. Can you identify him?
      • David Coulthard—nicknamed ‘DC’, is a former British Formula One driver who competed from 1994 to 2008. He won 13 Grands Prix, finished second in the Drivers’ Championship in 2001, and retired from Formula One in 2008. After retirement, he became a broadcaster and commentator for Formula One.

  • D is for…

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

    Devils Tower, Wyoming.
    Image US National Parks Service
    1. What is the pictured US National Monument, and in which US state is it located?
    2. The spiritual leader of the Tibetan people is known by what title?
    3. What is defined in the Oxford English Dictionary as a ‘country house or cottage in Russia, typically used as a second or holiday home’?
    4. Marvin the Paranoid Android was originally created for a radio series by which science fiction writer?
    5. A Scottish driver won 13 Formula One Grands Prix across his 15-season career, which began in 1994. Despite this, he didn’t secure the World Drivers’ Championship, although he came in second place in 2001. Can you identify him?

    Good luck! I will post the answers later today.

  • A is for… | Answers

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

    The Admiral Benbow in Penzance, reportedly an inspiration for Stevenson’s Inn.
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    1. An inn featuring in the first chapter of Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island is the…
      • Admiral Benbow—The narrator recounts the arrival of a mysterious seaman, the Captain, at the Admiral Benbow inn. The Captain, a silent and brooding figure, pays for a long stay and requests the narrator to keep watch for a one-legged seafarer. The narrator, haunted by dreams of this ominous figure, becomes entangled in the Captain’s web of secrecy and fear.
        The view of destroyed interior of briefing room in Hitler’s headquatter Wolfsschanze near Rastenburg (Ketrzyn) in East Prussia.
        (from left to right Heinz Linge, Martin Bormann, Julius Schaub, Hermann Göring, Bruno Loerzer, unknown.)
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    2. In the film Valkyrie (2008) who do the German army officers plot to assassinate?
      • Adolf Hitler—During World War II, Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg (Tom Cruise), disillusioned with Nazi Germany, joins the German Resistance. He proposes using Operation Valkyrie to seize power after assassinating Hitler, but the plan fails when Hitler survives the bomb attack. The plotters are arrested, and Stauffenberg, along with other leaders, is executed.
        Alain Prost, 1990, US Grand Prix, Phoenix.
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    3. Who is missing from this chronological list of motor racing’s Formula 1 World Drivers’ Champions from the 1990s: Ayrton Senna, Ayrton Senna, Nigel Mansell, …, Michael Schumacher, Michael Schumacher?
      • Alain Prost—nicknamed “the Professor”, is a French former racing driver who competed in Formula One from 1980 to 1993. He won four Formula One World Drivers’ Championship titles and held records for most wins, fastest laps and podium finishes at the time of his retirement. After retiring from Formula One, Prost competed in various racing series, including the FFSA GT Championship and the Andros Trophy, and was inducted into the International Motorsports Hall of Fame in 1999.
        Uluru/Ayers Rock.
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    4. In 1873, William Gosse became the first European to visit Uluru. What did he name it?
      • Ayers Rock—Uluru, a landmark in the Northern Territory, is known as Uluṟu by the local Aṉangu people. It was named Ayers Rock in 1873 after Sir Henry Ayers, but officially became Uluru/Ayers Rock in 1993 and Uluru/Ayers Rock in 2002.
        Theseus slaying the Minotaur by Bayre.
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    5. In Greek myth, which daughter of King Minos helped Theseus escape the Labyrinth?
      • Ariadne—Ariadne, a Cretan princess, helped Theseus escape the Minotaur but was abandoned on Naxos. There, Dionysus fell in love with her, married her, and created the Corona Borealis constellation.
  • A is for…

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

    1. An inn featuring in the first chapter of Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island is the…
    2. In the film Valkyrie (2008) who do the German army officers plot to assassinate?
    3. Who is missing from this chronological list of motor racing’s Formula 1 World Drivers’ Champions from the 1990s: Ayrton Senna, Ayrton Senna, Nigel Mansell, …, Michael Schumacher, Michael Schumacher?
    4. In 1873, William Gosse became the first European to visit Uluru. What did he name it?
    5. In Greek myth, which daughter of King Minos helped Theseus escape the Labyrinth?

    Good luck! I will post the answers later today.

  • Golden II | Answers

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

    Perspective view looking southwest over the Golden Gate Bridge toward the Pacific Ocean.
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    1. The Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay are connected by what strait?
      • Golden Gate—The Golden Gate is a strait connecting San Francisco Bay to the Pacific Ocean. It is spanned by the Golden Gate Bridge. The entire shoreline and adjacent waters throughout the strait are managed by the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
        The Tremeloes, Silence is Golden.
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    2. In 1967, what British group had number 1 on the UK Singles Chart and number 11 on the US charts with Silence is Golden?
      • The TremeloesSilence Is Golden was originally recorded by The Four Seasons in 1964 and later covered by The Tremeloes in 1967. The Tremeloes’ version reached number one on the UK Singles Chart and number 11 on the US charts. Selling one million records globally earned it a Gold Disc.
        Golden Snitch.
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    3. In Quidditch, the Seeker needs to capture what to end the game?
      • Golden Snitch–Quidditch, a fictional sport from the Harry Potter series, is played on flying broomsticks. The objective is to score points by throwing a ball through hoops, while avoiding Bludgers and catching the Golden Snitch.
        Vegas Golden Knights logo.
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    4. In 2017, the Vegas Golden Knights made their debut in which sports league?
      • National Hockey League (or NHL)—The Vegas Golden Knights, founded in 2017, are a professional ice hockey team based in Las Vegas. They compete in the NHL’s Western Conference and won their first Stanley Cup championship in 2023.
        Mrs Coulter, The Golden Compass, 2007.
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    5. Nicole Kidman’s character in The Golden Compass (2007) was who?
      • Mrs Coulter (or Marisa Coulter)—Mrs. Coulter, a powerful and ruthless character in Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials trilogy and its adaptions. She and Lord Asriel are Lyra Belacqua’s parents. Initially, she is portrayed as elegant and sophisticated. However, she is revealed to be calculating and power-hungry. She manipulates events to dominate the armoured bears and later betrays the Church to save Lyra. Ultimately, she sacrifices herself alongside Asriel to defeat Metatron, demonstrating her complex character and love for her daughter.
  • Golden II

    This is a second outing for a theme based on the title. The word ‘golden’ appears in either the question or the answer, so there’s no multiple-choice.

    Quidditch arena.
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    1. The Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay are connected by what strait?
    2. In 1967, what British group had number 1 on the UK Singles Chart and number 11 on the US charts with Silence is Golden?
    3. In Quidditch, the Seeker needs to capture what to end the game?
    4. In 2017, the Vegas Golden Knights made their debut in which sports league?
    5. Nicole Kidman’s character in The Golden Compass (2007) was who?

    Good luck! I will post the answers later today.

  • Golden | Answers

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

    1. The Golden Girls, which first aired in 1985, was set in which US city?
      • MiamiThe Golden Girls is an American sitcom about four older women sharing a home in Miami. The show aired on NBC for seven seasons, spanning 180 episodes receiving critical acclaim, winning multiple awards including Emmys and Golden Globes. The series ranked among the top ten in Nielsen ratings for six seasons and is still popular today.
        Goldeneye, Jamaica.
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    2. English author Ian Fleming’s Caribbean estate was named…
      • Goldeneye—is the name of Ian Fleming’s estate in Jamaica, built in 1946 on a cliff overlooking a private beach. The estate, featuring a three-bedroom house and swimming pool, hosted celebrities and filmmakers. It is now a hotel and resort.
        Jack Nicklaus, Augusta National Golf Club, 2006.
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    3. Who is the ‘Golden Bear’, a winner of over 70 events on the PGA Tour?
      • Jack Nicklaus—nicknamed “the Golden Bear”, is an American retired professional golfer and golf course designer. He won 117 professional tournaments, including a record 18 major championships, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest golfers of all time. Nicklaus also holds records for the most top three finishes in PGA Tour history and the most major tournament appearances.
        Golden Horn, Bosphorus and Sea of Marmara.
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    4. What body of water do the Halic Bridge and Ataturk Bridge cross? (Two word answer)
      • Golden Horn—is an inlet of the Bosphorus in Istanbul near to where the Bosphorus meets the Sea of Marmara. A natural inlet the Golden Horn separates the old historic heart of Istanbul from the remainder of the city.
        William Wordsworth.
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    5. Wordsworth’s poem, which includes the following quoted lines, has what multiple-word title?
      • I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud—the full poem is shown below. I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud is a popular lyric poem by William Wordsworth, inspired by a walk with his sister in 1802. First published in 1807 and revised in 1815 It is sometimes called Daffodils.Wordsworth’s poem, which includes the following quoted lines, has what multiple-word title?

    I Wondered Lonely as a Cloud

    By William Wordsmith

    I wandered lonely as a cloud
    That floats on high o'er vales and hills,
    When all at once I saw a crowd,
    A host, of golden daffodils;
    Beside the lake, beneath the trees,
    Fluttering and dancing in the breeze.

    Continuous as the stars that shine
    And twinkle on the milky way,
    They stretched in never-ending line
    Along the margin of a bay:
    Ten thousand saw I at a glance,
    Tossing their heads in sprightly dance.

    The waves beside them danced; but they
    Out-did the sparkling waves in glee:
    A poet could not but be gay,
    In such a jocund company:
    I gazed—and gazed—but little thought
    What wealth the show to me had brought:

    For oft, when on my couch I lie
    In vacant or in pensive mood,
    They flash upon that inward eye
    Which is the bliss of solitude;
    And then my heart with pleasure fills,
    And dances with the daffodils
  • Golden

    Today’s post, 6 June 2025, has a theme based on the post title. The word ‘golden’ is contained in either the question or the answer consequently, there is no multiple-choice.

    The Golden Girls.
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    1. The Golden Girls, which first aired in 1985, was set in which US city?
    2. English author Ian Fleming’s Caribbean estate was named…
    3. Who is the ‘Golden Bear’, a winner of over 70 events on the PGA Tour?
    4. What body of water do the Halic Bridge and Ataturk Bridge cross? (Two word answer)
    5. Wordsworth’s poem, which includes the following quoted lines, has what multiple-word title?
      When all at once I saw a crowd,
      A host, of golden daffodils;
      Beside the lake, beneath the trees,
      Fluttering and dancing in the breeze.

    Good luck! I will post the answers later today.

  • Numbers | Answers

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

    Most of the Apollo astronauts gathered at the Johnson Space Center in Houston in 1978
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    1. 46 BCE was known as annus confusionis, the ‘Year of Confusion’, as its length was altered to align with the implementation of the Julian Calendar. Consequently 46 BCE consisted of how many days?
      • 445 days—In 45 BCE, Julius Caesar introduced the Julian calendar, adding leap months to the Roman calendar to align it with the solar year. This resulted in the preceding year, 46 BCE, becoming known as the ’Year of Confusion’, a 445-day year—— almost 80 days longer than the orbit of Earth around the Sun, the sidereal year.
    2. The Complete Deaths by Spymonkey is a play which includes all the onstage deaths in the works of William Shakespeare. Including one which may often be overlooked, how many deaths are there in total?
      • 75—Spymonkey perform all 74, 75 when the black ill-favoured fly killed in Titus Andronicus (Act III, scene 2) is counted, onstage deaths from Shakespeare’s works, ranging from stabbings to poisonings, in a humorous and moving tribute. Directed by Tim Crouch, the show has delighted audiences worldwide since its 2016 Brighton Festival debut.
    3. What number features in the title of the 1915 book which was the first of five novels featuring Richard Hannay?
      • 39The Thirty-Nine Steps, a 1915 adventure novel by John Buchan, introduced Richard Hannay, a resourceful hero. The novel, serialised and published in 1915, has been adapted numerous times, including films and a stage play.
    4. The Summer and Winter Olympics were last held in the same year in …
      • 1992—The 1992 Albertville Olympic Games were the last Winter Games to be staged in the same year as the Summer Games.
    5. How many astronauts walked on the moon between 1969 and 1972?
      • 12—Twelve astronauts have landed on the Moon. This was achieved through six NASA missions, each with two pilot-astronauts flying a Lunar Module. The missions spanned 41 months, beginning on July 20, 1969, with Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin on Apollo 11, and ending on December 14, 1972, with Gene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt on Apollo 17. Cernan was the last man to step off the lunar surface. All Apollo lunar missions had a third crew member who remained on board the command module.
  • Numbers

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    A few questions with various numbers as the answers.

    1. 46 BCE known as annus confusionis, the ‘Year of Confusion’, as its length was altered to align with the implementation of the Julian Calendar. Consequently, 46 BCE consisted of how many days?
      • 319 days
      • 386 days
      • 445 days
    2. The Complete Deaths by Spymonkey is a play which includes all the onstage deaths in the works of William Shakespeare. Including one which may often be overlooked, how many deaths are there in total?
      • 63
      • 69
      • 75
    3. What number features in the title of the 1915 book which was the first of five novels featuring Richard Hannay?
      • 10
      • 21
      • 39
    4. The Summer and Winter Olympics were last held in the same year in …
      • 1988
      • 1992
      • 1996
    5. How many astronauts walked on the moon between 1969 and 1972?
      • 8
      • 10
      • 12

    Good luck! I will post the answers later today.