Trivia Database_59 Flashcards
Who Released The 70’s Album Entitled Exile on Main Street
The Rolling Stones
In The Simpsons what is the first name of Chief of Police Wiggum
Clancy
Founded in 1896, what was IBM formerly called
Tabulating machine company
Who designed the Statue of Liberty?
Frederic Bartholdi
What is a person who has made a pilgimage to mecca
Hajji
Odontophobia is fear of ______
Teeth
What U.S. city is home to the Pentagon
Washington
Of what did israel acquire 4 out of 7 in 1955
Dead sea scrolls
What is the name of the Austrian monk who experimented with peas and is considered the founder of genetics
Gregor mendel
Until the 18th century, who produced almost all the world’s diamonds
India
Which African country has the shilling as it’s currency?
Kenya
What is the SI unit for frequency?
Hertz
According To Alan Price What Did Simon Smith Have
Simon Smith & His Amazing Dancing Bear
What sport is played at Smiths Lawn
Polo
“Mageirocophobia” Is The Fear Of What
Cooking
Which French brothers were responsible for the development of cinematography
Lumiere
What kind of energy powers most communications satellites
Solar energy
The venom of the king cobra is so deadly that one gram of it can kill __________. Just to handle the substance can put one in a coma.
150 people
What is the name of a small computer introduced in 1975 by Micro Instrumentation Telemetry Systems of New Mexico
Altair 8800
Lord byron had a ____ foot
Club
What is the name given to a curve that approaches a line, but never quite touches it?
Asymptote
Which Former Stooge Was A “Real Wid Child” In 1986
Iggy Pop
What is the capital of Austria?
Vienna
Ramshorn, Wandering & Dwarf Are All Varieties Of Which Creatures
Snails
In 1994 314 Americans had what type of surgery
Buttock Lift
Who founded troy
Cadmus
A Spanish country estate is known as a _____
Hacienda
Which group went on a “Teenage Rampage”?
The Sweet
The Model Iman Is Married To Which Music Star?
David Bowie
Which sugar is found in milk?
Lactose
Whose original name was Jasper
Tom - From Tom and Jerry
In Which American City Will You Find The “Gateway Arch”
St Louis
During US recessions which group have the most unemployment
Automobile assembly workers
In What County Is Broadmoor Located
Berkshire
The locals call it Al-Magrib what do we call this country
Morocco
Spermophobia is a fear of ______
Germs
Who signed the Emancipation Proclamation
Abraham Lincoln
How Many Human Players Are There In A Polo Team
Four
Who invented doctor Who
Terry Nation
What islands were named after Prince Philip of Spain
The philippines
Who Was The Youngest Ever Solo Singer To Win A Grammy Award
Leann Rimes
Who is the 20th century zoologist who wrote The Naked Ape
Desmond morris
What is the basic unit of currency for Bosnia and Herzegovina ?
Marka
To what fabric does the French city of Nimes give its name
Denim
In total, how many provinces and territories are there in Canada?
Thirteen
In 1995 13 books every minute sold in US were on what subject
Star Trek
The Italians call it pesce what is it in English
Fish
Who Was The First Undisputed Heavyweight Boxing Champion To Be European
Max Schmelling
What did Dr. David Banner become when he got angry?
The Incredible Hulk
The last line of this document is “Working men of all countries, unite.”
Communist Manifesto
Which countrys does one associate with the following foods or drinks: ‘Kasutera’
Japan
The Soundtrack To Which Musical Topped The UK Album Charts For 70 Consecutive Weeks Between 1958 & 1960
South Pacific
As what is a camelopard also known?
Giraffe
Who would use an ankus in their job
Mahout to goad an elephant
In which game or sport are “Staunton” pieces used?
Chess
A bath of hot aerated water used for recreational or physical therapy
Hot tub
Ombrophobia is a fear of ______
Rain
Where in Canada is its Dildo
Newfoundland Town
Where would you find the ‘cornea’
Eye
Hot chocolate believes in miracles, and wants to know where you’re from ______
YoU.S.exy thing
“Was I Wanna Dance With Somebody” A Hit For Cyndi Lauper Or Whitney Houston
Whitney Houston
Which Portuguese colony reverted to China in December 1999?
Macau
What is halloween
All hallow’s eve
What Is The Name Of The Successful Group That Evolved Out Of The Group “The Split Enz”?
Crowded House
What fruit did elvis most often layer on his peanut butter sandwiches
Bananas
What term describes the gravitational boundary which encloses a black hole?
Event Horizon
When were ‘instamatic’ cameras first sold
1968
In what film was the first flushing toilet seen
Psycho
Which Southport Lad’s Love Became Tainted In Later Life
Marc Almond
What capital city does the liffey river flow through
Dublin
Who wrote the music for Carmen
Georges bizet
In Which Country Is The Famous Volcano Popacatapetl
Mexico
What Christmas item was invented by London baker and wedding-cake specialist Tom Smith in 1847?
Christmas cracker
What type of beverage is Tio Pepe
Sherry
What P word is the name given to a German Black Rye Bread?
Pumpernickel
Sea Cucumbers are a type of what
Animal
Where did the clones have their laboratory in “colony”
Germantown
Which Wood Are Cricket Stumps Usually Made From?
Ash
Pif Paf Pof is the Dutch equivalent of which English phrase
Snap Crackle Pop
In the film ‘jurassic park’, what was the largest predator
Tyrannosaurus rex
Albany is the capital of _____?
New York
The average Manhattan wife takes 14 minutes to do what in bed
Turn off Light
Name The Playwright Who Was Born On And Who Died On 23rd April
Shakespeare
In Greek mythology who gave the “eyes” to the peacock
Argus
The Nullarbor desert is in Western Australia what’s it mean
No Trees Null Arbor
What is a group of this animal called: Emus
Mob
What are mustard and ketchup
Condiments
Which Irish Singer Got To No.3 With “Tarzan Boy” In 1985
Baltimora
Who released the following album ‘Larks tongue in aspic’
King Crimson
Kingston is the capital of ______?
Jamaica
On get smart, who was seldom called by his name thaddeus
Chief
On what river is London, England
Thames
What was the real name of the monk known as Rasputin
Grigori efimovich
Which group released the album “Urban Hymns” in 1997
The verve
How would you say ‘house wine’ in ‘Spanish’
Vino de la casa
Which British Painter Frequently Uses A Swimming Pool As A Theme
David Hockney
What is the international telephone code for the uk
44
In which country did the first Christmas stamp appear in 1898
Canada
What was the first USA team to win the Stanley Cup
Seattle Metropolitans
Which English word comes from the French for candle
Chandelier
The profits from the 1929 edition of Mein Kampf went to where
International Red Cross
Yellow alloy of copper and zinc
Brass
What’s the formula for the area of a rectangle
Length times width
The Archie Moore cup is competed for in which sport
Polo
Pagophobia is the fear of
Ice frost
In the first Scream, what was Stu’s motive for the killings?
Peer Pressure
Who Was Marie Antoinette’s Husband?
Louis XVI
Which Former Jockey Specialises In Novels Concerning Horse Racing
Dick Francis
Which planet has a moon called Charon
Pluto
A group of foxes is called a __________
Skulk
In what Australian state would you find Bendigo
Victoria
The metal gallium will melt in the heat of your ______
Hands
Where are one quarter of the bones in the human body?
Feet
Who is the lead singer of ‘The Doors’?
Jim Morrison
He was known as the “Elephant Man”.
Joseph Merrick
What recently independent country was formerly known as greenland?
Kalaalit nunaat
Which film stars Spencer Tracy as a war veteran with a mission to deliver a posthumous medal
Bad day at black rock
Tirana is the capital of ______
Albania
Parachutes were invented for what use
Fire escapes – people jump
Who Had A No.1 Album With “Talk On Corners”
The Corrs
What is the spanish word for ‘fox’
Zorro
Authority Music: What instrument does Ravi Shankar play
The Sitar
Which Singer was “Lost in France”in 1976?
Bonnie Tyler
Which Horse Won The Grand National In 1992, Winning With An Appropriate Name, As It Was Election Year?
Party Politics
In Japan they sell a last climax - what is it
Brand of tissues
In Connecticut it is specifically illegal to dispose of what
Used Razor Blades
Football Team, san diego ______
Chargers
The Song West End Girls Was A Number For Which Famous Pop Duo?
The Pet Shop Boys
What World First Occurred At Kill Devil Hill In 1903
First Powered Flight (Wright Brothers)
Catherine the Great of Russia was born in which country
Poland
What indian tribe is associated with “the trail of tears”
Cherokee
What is the Capital of: Argentina
Buenos aires
During the u.s civil war, what did 22 union army blacks win
Medal of honour
What river in Africa carries the most water
Congo - Zaire
What Is The Name Of Blackpool Football Club’s Home Ground?
Bloomfield Road
The smallest bird in the world is the Cuban bee __________. It is less than 2 inches long from tip of beak to tip of tail. It weighs 6/100ths of an ounce.
Hummingbird
What is the chemical symbol for tin
Sn
To what is the chattanooga aquarium is devoted
Freshwater fish
Gladys knight and the _______
Pips
St Peter was the first Pope - Who was second
St Linus
What name did Vincent Van Gogh sign to his paintings
Vincent
All the Richard Hannay books got their titles from where
Bunyon’s The Pilgrims Progress
Fontana tv: barbara bel geddes won a emmy in 1980 as outstanding lead actress in what drama series
Dallas
Thomas Keneally’s Booker Prize-winning novel was made into a film, what was the novel called
Shindlers’ ark
Who starred in the film ‘the dirty dozen’
Lee marvin
What “Size” Was The Wonderstuff’s First Uk Top Ten Hit
The Size Of A Cow
What killed 23 people in Rostov Russia in July 1923
Giant Hailstones
How many gallons of beer are there in a firkin?
Nine
What Is a Woman’s First Period Known As
The Menarche
In which novel did we meet Jack, Ralph and asthmatic Piggy
Lord of the Flies
Which 1950s films took place in Altair-4 2280
The Forbidden Planet
Moby Is A Descendent Of Which Famous Author
Herman Melville
What Was Neil Diamonds First British Hit
Cracklin Rosie
What Is The World’s Best-Selling Chocolate Bar?
Kit Kat
How does the death of Roger Peterson feature in the history of rock and roll
Pilot Of Buddy Hollys Plane
What is name of the tubes that connect the ear & throat
Eustachian
Who allegedly killed officer JD Tippett
Lee harvey oswald
What Is The Damaging Film Which Builds Up On Teeth
Plaque
Jack Nicklaus named his course after his UK favourite what
Muirfield
What is the white of an egg
Albumen
