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Season 1 - Week 8 - T1 Flashcards

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Boom! Shake the Room was a 1993 UK number 1 hit for which duo, whose other hits include Summertime?

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DJ JAZZY JEFF AND THE FRESH PRINCE (Accept WILL SMITH for the 2nd part)

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Prior to their move to their current ground - from 1891 to 2002, Leicester City FC played their home matches at which stadium?

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FILBERT STREET

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Recently in entertainment news when her series I May Destroy You received no Golden Globe nominations, Michaela Coel previously made appearances in two episodes of which technology-focused dystopian TV series created by Charlie Brooker? The appearances were unrelated, playing different characters in “U.S.S. Callister” and “Nosedive”.

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BLACK MIRROR

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Which Stephen Sondheim musical was inspired by the farces of the ancient Roman playwright Plautus?

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A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM

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An updated version of which song from Carole King’s classic 1971 album ‘Tapestry’ was used as the theme tune to the hit US comedy-drama series ‘Gilmore Girls’?

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WHERE YOU LEAD

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When consumed by Mario, what “Super” item in the Super Mario Brothers series of games causes Mario to grow to twice his normal size and become stronger? Later games would introduce a “Poison” version of this item, which would kill Mario if touched.

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Super MUSHROOM

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Which London based content subscription service, hit the headlines in 2020 after Bella Thorne reportedly made more than $1million/day. This caused controversy as subscribers were allegedly promised nude content.

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ONLY FANS

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Directed by Carol Reed, which 1949 film noir stars Joseph Cotten as Holly Martins, an American who arrives in Vienna to accept a job with his friend Harry Lime (played by Orson Welles) only to learn that Lime is dead?

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The THIRD MAN

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Generally classified as a farmhouse ale, what type of beer with a French name is a highly carbonated and fruity pale ale, spicy and often bottle-conditioned?

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SAISON

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Taking their derogatory name from an area of flesh which wobbles as the arm is raised during a particular game, what term refers to a loose fold of flesh hanging from the the upper arm to which tricep toning exercises are directed?

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BINGO WINGS

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Nicknamed ‘The Cobra’, which player is the youngest darts player to have won the World Darts Championship? He won the 2006 BDO World Darts Championship aged 21.

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Jelle KLAASEN

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In which 2003 comedy film does Jennifer Aniston play the role of Grace Connelly, the girlfriend of Jim Carrey’s title character?

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BRUCE ALMIGHTY

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The 2009 hit ‘Nothin’ On You’, that featured Bruno Mars, was the debut hit and UK number one single for which rapper?

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B.O.B

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Which Stephen Sondheim musical was inspired by Seurat’s famous painting Un dimanche après-midi à l’Île de la Grande Jatte?

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SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE

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Directed by Billy Wilder, which 1944 film noir stars Fred MacMurray as an insurance salesman and Barbara Stanwyck as a housewife who wishes her husband were dead?

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DOUBLE INDEMNITY

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In the TV show ‘Hart to Hart’ - what is the name of Jonathan and Jennifer’s pet Lowchen dog? He was given this name due to being found at the side of the road.

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FREEWAY

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Boombastic was a 1995 hit for which singer whose other hits include Oh Carolina?

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SHAGGY

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Taking its name from the German town where it originated, what type of beer is warm fermented, with dominant flavours including lemon sourness, a herbal character, and strong saltiness? It belongs to the same family of sour wheat beers that includes Berliner Weisse.

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GOSE

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Played by David Jason in a 2008 TV adaptation of Terry Pratchett’s novel, The Colour of Magic, which failed student of the Unseen University of Wizards finds himself reluctantly chaperoning the naive Twoflower and his sapient pearwood Luggage through the many perils of Discworld?

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RINCEWIND

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A 2004 issue of “Heat” magazine had on its cover “________” Don’t panic! Famous people get it too”. What adipose substance fills the blank, which is sometimes referred to as giving an orange peel appearance to the top of the buttocks and thighs?

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CELLULITE

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Prior to their move to their current ground - from 1895 to 1997, Derby County FC played their home matches at which stadium?

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The BASEBALL GROUND

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A first-season episode of Black Mirror featured Daniel Kaluuya playing protagonist Bing. Although he would later become internationally known for roles in Black Panther and Get Out, British audiences already knew him as Posh Kenneth from which teen-focused comedy-drama series, which aired on E4 between 2007 and 2013?

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SKINS

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Which song, written by Carole King and appearing on her classic 1971 album ‘Tapestry’, was a 1989 UK top ten hit for American singer Martika?

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I FEEL THE EARTH MOVE

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When picked up by Mario, what item in the Super Mario Brothers series of games gives Mario the ability to throw fireballs? These items typically appear growing out of blocks labelled with a question mark.

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Fire FLOWER

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Used more in relation to the female form and referring to a bakery foodstuff, what derogatory term is given to the mounds of flesh that protrude upwards and outwards over the waistband of a tightly fitted low rise garment, when there is a gap between that and the upper garment?

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MUFFIN TOP

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In the TV show ‘Magnum PI’ - the estate known as Robin’s Nest was managed by Higgins. He is assisted in keeping order by two Doberman dogs - what are their mythological names?

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ZEUS AND APOLLO

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Launched in 2014 by Norwegian company Aspiro, what subscription-based streaming service combines lossless audio and high-definition music videos with exclusive content and special features on music? Part owned by Jay-Z it has been criticised for its relatively high price and encouraging artist exclusivity?

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TIDAL

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One of the few left handed players to have won the World Darts Championship, which Welshman defeated Simon Whitlock to win the 2008 BDO World Darts Championship?

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Mark WEBSTER

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The 2010 hit ‘Billionaire’, that featured Bruno Mars, was a hit from the debut album of which rapper?

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Travie MCCOY

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A fourth-season episode of Black Mirror - the aforementioned “U.S.S. Callister” - featured Cristin Miloti as protagonist Nanette Cole. Milioti’s biggest TV role came when she featured in the final season of what American sitcom, alongside stars Alyson Hannigan and Neil Patrick Harris?

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HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER

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Boom Boom Boom was a 1995 UK number 1 hit for which American hip-house duo whose other hits include Don’t Stop (Wiggle Wiggle)? Despite their name they are not really siblings.

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OUTHERE BROTHERS

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The song ‘It’s Too Late’, co-written by Carole King and appearing on her classic 1971 album ‘Tapestry’, was a 1991 UK top ten hit for the group Quartz featuring lead vocals by which British singer?

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Dina CARROLL

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Which 2004 romantic comedy film stars Jennifer Aniston in the title role as a woman who falls in love with an old school friend after he discovers his wife cheating on him while scuba diving on their honeymoon?

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ALONG CAME POLLY

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Directed by Tay Garnett, which 1946 film noir stars John Garfield as amiable, restless drifter Frank Chambers and Lana Turner as the wife of motel owner Nick Smith?

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The POSTMAN ALWAYS RINGS TWICE

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In Discworld, which powerful witch and community leader of the Lancre coven, referred to as “She Who Must Be Avoided” by the Trolls of the Ramtops, passes away in The Shepherd’s Crown, after tidying her cottage and preparing her own wicker burial casket? She was played by Annette Crosbie in a 1997 TV adaptation of Wyrd Sisters.

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GRANNY WEATHERWAX

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Prior to their move to their current ground - from 1898 to 1997, Sunderland AFC played their home matches at which stadium?

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ROKER PARK

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The only BDO player to have won both the Grand Slam of Darts and the BDO World Championship. Which Yorkshireman won the BDO World Darts championship in 2013 and 2016?

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Scott WAITES

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When collected by Mario, what item in the Super Mario Brothers series of games grants Mario invincibility? Similar items are collected by the player in Mario 64 for completing objectives in each stage.

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Invincibility STAR

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First appearing in the Discworld novel Guards! Guards!, what two word name is given to the Ankh-Morpork police force, Commanded by Sam Vimes, and bearing the organisational Latatian motto “Fabricati Diem Punc”? It features in a 2021 Police Procedural drama series for BBC America, where Vimes is played by Richard Dormer.

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CITY WATCH/The WATCH

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Prior to their move to their current ground - from 1903 to 1995, Middlesbrough FC played their home matches at which stadium?

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AYRESOME PARK

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Launched in 2013 by Jack Conte, which American membership platform enables content creators and artists to earn a monthly income by providing rewards and perks to their subscribers? They have caused controversy for banning certain users, such as former UKIP candidate, Carl Benjamin.

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PATREON

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In which 2006 romantic comedy film does Jennifer Aniston star alongside Vince Vaughn as art gallery manager Brooke Meyers?

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The BREAK-UP

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Which Stephen Sondheim musical was inspired by Ingmar Bergman’s classic film Smiles of a Summer Night?

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A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC

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The Black Mirror Christmas special - “White Christmas” - heavily featured Jon Hamm, a surprisingly high-profile inclusion. Hamm became famous playing which character in the period drama series Mad Men?

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Don DRAPER/Dick WHITMAN

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Which 2011 Bruno Mars’ UK number one single features a music video where Mars hangs out with five dancers with monkey masks?

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The LAZY SONG

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With a name from the German for “bright” or “pale”, what type of beer is a pale lager of southern German origin, slowly having been replaced in popularity by pilsner but once universally available in German-speaking regions? It is sometimes referred to as Munich lager.

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HELLES

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Boom Boom Boom Boom was a 1999 number 1 hit for which Dutch Eurodance group whose other hits include We’re Going To Ibiza!?

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VENGABOYS

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One of the more bizarre pets on TV - what was the ‘musical’ name of the crocodile owned by Sonny Crockett in the TV show ‘Miami Vice’?

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ELVIS

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Which song, co-written by Carole King and appearing as the closing track on her classic 1971 album ‘Tapestry’, was a originally a 1967 US top ten hit for Aretha Franklin? It subsequently became one of Franklin’s signature songs.

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(You Make Me Feel Like) A NATURAL WOMAN

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With a name from the German for “dark”, what type of beer is an amber beer characterised by a smooth, malty flavour, and in informal term is likely to be used in Germany to refer to any dark beer? It is popular throughout Bavaria and, with usual ABV of 4-6%, is weaker than doppelbock.

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DUNKEL

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Jennifer Aniston plays the role of Julia Harris, a dentist who constantly harasses her assistant, in which 2011 black comedy film and its 2014 sequel?

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HORRIBLE BOSSES

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First name is acceptable. Which Discworld character first appears aged nine in the Discworld novel The Wee Free Men, rescuing her younger brother, Wentworth, from the Queen of the Fairies? As a gifted apprentice witch, she is heiress to her mentor Granny Weatherwax’s home, but ultimately devotes herself to the Chalk, where she grew up. She shares her name with Richard Gere’s middle name.

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TIFFANY ACHING

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Directed by Howard Hawks, which 1946 film noir stars Humphrey Bogart as private detective Philip Marlowe and Lauren Bacall as Vivian Rutledge, the daughter of General Sternwood?

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The BIG SLEEP

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A target area for “legs, bums and tums” workouts, what derogatory term is given to the areas of fat distributed around the lower hip and outer thigh that are named for a particular storage accessory for riders?

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SADDLEBAGS

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Nicknamed ‘The Bullet’, and often jokingly said to look like Family Guy character Peter Griffin, which darts player defeated Alan Norris 7-4 to win the 2014 BDO World Darts Championship?

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Stephen BUNTING

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What green metal objects in the Super Mario Brothers series of games are used by Mario to travel between stages? The enemy Piranha Plants are often found in early games hiding within these objects.

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Warp PIPE

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A name perhaps better associated with a cartoon dog - what name is shared by the pet dragon owned by the Munsters and the pet cat owned by Commander Data in Star Trek the Next Generation?

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SPOT

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A 2012 Bruno Mars’ UK number two single had the title ‘Locked Out of’ where?

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HEAVEN

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Which social cataloging company founded in 2006, enables individuals to search its database of books and reviews. as well as create their own reading lists? Now owned by Amazon, the website was previous critizised for enabling bullying of authors .

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GOODREADS

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Which Stephen Sondheim musical was inspired by the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm?

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INTO THE WOODS

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