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What nickname is given to Aberdeen due to the grey stone used for many of the city’s buildings between the 18th and 20th centuries?

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The Granite City

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“Hunters in the Snow”, created in 1565, shows people taking part in various activities within a snowy scene. It was painted in Antwerp by what man?

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Pieter Brueghel

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Who has been restaurant and food critic for The Times newspaper since 2002? His sister is a well known TV host and Poker professional.

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Giles Coren

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Competing in this year’s Europa League, which country are Union Saint-Gilloise from? Their local rivals are Molenbeek.

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Belgium

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Before 2020, what was the last year there were three British PM’s in one year? The Prime Ministers were Earl of Derby, Benjamin Disraeli and William Gladstone.

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1868

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A version of High Intensity Interval Training is named after which Japanese Doctor? His work initially involved Olympic Speedskaters.

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Dr Izumi Tabata

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What famous Ted, who lived from 1910 to 1990, is best remembered as a tennis outfit designer? His design for Gussie Moran in 1949 led to him being banned from Wimbledon for 33 years. In 1983 Billie Jean King wore one of his outfits for her last Wimbledon match.

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Ted Tinling

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Which English journalist wrote for The Sun for a number of years but has recently penned a twice-weekly column for the Daily Mail from his home in Florida? His book “You Couldn’t Make It Up” was named after one of his catchphrases.

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Richard Littlejohn

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Made in Paris in 1952 and held in the Pompidou Centre, who created “The Sorrow of the King”? It was made by cutting out pieces of paper which had been covered in paint, and making them into an enourmous collage.

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Henri Matisse

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Which actress was the leading lady in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom? During the production of this movie she became close to Steven Spielberg and they eventually married.

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Kate Capshaw

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How is the skunk pig more commonly known? This medium-sized hoofed animal is found throughout Central and South America.

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Peccary

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Which actress played Harrison Ford’s wife in both Patriot Games and Clear and Present Danger? Earlier in her career she had received plaudits for playing Michael Douglas’ wife in Fatal Attraction.

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Anne Archer

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What group had big hits in the 1970s with “Sylvia’s Mother”, “When you’re in love with a beautiful woman” and “Sexy Eyes”?

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Dr Hook and the Medicine Show

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Written by Tom Bailey, Alannah Currie and Joe Leeway, which group sang “Doctor Doctor, can’t you see I’m burning burning” in their hit song of 1984?

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Thompson Twins

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In “Air Force One”, Harrison Ford was President James Marshall, but who played the Vice President in that movie? An early hit for this successful actress was the 1985 legal thriller “Jagged Edge” which she starred in alongside Jeff Bridges.

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Glenn Close

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The highest mountain in Great Britian, Ben Nevis, stands just a few miles outside of which Scottish town?

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Fort William

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What was US President Richard Nixon’s midlle name?

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Milhous

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Which island of Japan is just 26 miles from Russia at its closest point?

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Hokkaido

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What does the Japanese word kamikaze literally mean? (2 words)

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Divine wind

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In May 1970 the US National Guard shot dead 4 students at which college in Ohio?

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Kent State

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TED talks have given us “ideas worth spreading” via their annual conferences since 1990. What does Ted stand for in this context?

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Technology, Entertainment, Design

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In Keeping up Appearances, what was the name of Hyacinth’s never-seen son?

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Sheridan

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The US invasion of which country was announced by Richard Nixon on national television on 30th April 1970?

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Cambodia

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A man nicknamed “BongBong” became President of which country in 2022?

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Philippines

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Painted at Giverny, who created the work known as "The Water Lily Pond"?
Claude Monet
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Which giant of Japanese business developed HD DVD's as a competitor to Blu Ray?
Toshiba
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Which British journalist and critic, who died in 2016, was best known for his food, restaurant and travel writing? During the 1990s he was married to the former Home Secretary Amber Rudd.
A.A. Gill
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The 1970s saw a revival in Teddy Boy Culture, which had a part-crossover with Glam Rock. Which Teddy Boy band had a UK number one in 1976 with "Under the moon of love"?
Showaddywaddy
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Painted in Madrid in 1656 and held at the Prado, the painting known as "The Maids of Honour" gives us a peek behinds the scenes at Spanish royalty. Who painted it?
Diego Velazquez
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After his election in 1968, who did President Nixon make his National Security Adviser?
Henry Kissinger
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Playing the role of Simon Sparrow, which British actor became a household name after starring in the 1954 British comedy "Doctor in the House"?
Dirk Bogarde
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Known for his blurry brush strokes, which man asked his friends to dress up and pose for the painting "Dance at the Moulin de la Galette"?
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
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Doctor Octopus is the sworn enemy of which Marvel character?
Spiderman
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What group took "Spirit in the Sky" to UK number one in 1986?
Doctor and the Medics
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The name of which small nocturnal lizard comes from the Malay imitation of its distinctive cry? This animal is found on every content bar Antarctica
Gecko
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The impressive basalt columns at Fingal's cave inspired Mendelssohn to write the Hebrides Overture, but on what Scottish island is Fingal's cave located?
Staffa
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Created in his Aix-en-Provence studio around 1899, which French man painted "Apples and Oranges"? Both Matisse and Picasso are said to have remarked that this man "is the father of us all".
Paul Cezanne
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The centre of Glasgow is built upon a number of small rounded hills formed from glacial deposits. From above these deposits would look like a basket of eggs. What are they called?
Drumlins
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Michael McIntyre's father-in-law was which "Young Winston" actor who died in 2010?
Simon Ward
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Which Barcelona and Spain player won the Ballon d'Or Feminin in 2022? She is widely regarded as the best female footballer in the world.
Alexia Putellas
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The world's worst ever single aircraft aviation disaster took place in which prefecture of Japan in 1985? Maebashi is the capital and Takasaki is the largest city of this administrative area.
Gunma
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Which English TV personality with the first name Ted was in Dictionary Corner when Countdown launched? He has been credited with the concept of "pick-your-own" strawberries at his farm.
Ted Moult
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Qarabağ are in Football's Europa League group stages this year. What country do they call home? They play in this country's low-lying capital city.
Azerbaijan
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Which man who has been a member of the UK cabinet since 2019 began his political life as a list member of the Scottish parliament between 1999 and 2003?
Ben Wallace
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Which bird, also known as the Maori Hen, is known for its curiosity, often bringing them into homes as they search for scraps of food?
Weka
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What name is given to the young of the Echidna?
Puggle
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Which English journalist's career began at the NME when she was just 17? Since then she has wrote for The Guardian and The Spectator amongst others. Her writings are often controversial. Her 2004 book "Sugar Rush" was adapted for TV.
Julie Burchill
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What name is given to the Japanese Mafia?
Yakuza
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In the Japanese practice of Nyotaimori, how is Sushi served?
On a naked body
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The psychological thriller "Doctor Foster" was a ratings hit in 2015. Suranne Jones' character found out her husband was having an affair and she set out for revenge. Which Liverpudlian actress was her husband's character seeing? This actress' career has since taken off in a major way, including rave reviews for her role as "Villanelle".
Jodie Comer
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The psychological thriller "Doctor Foster" was a ratings hit in 2015. Suranne Jones' character found out her husband was having an affair and she set out for revenge. Which Liverpudlian actress was her husband's character seeing? This actress' career has since taken off in a major way, including rave reviews for her role as "Villanelle".
Jodie Comer
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In the USA, which Ivy League University administers the Pulitzer Prize?
Columbia
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The dazzling summer scene painting known as "A Sunday on La Grande Jatte" was created around 1885 by what man?
Georges Seurat
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Which food critic writes a weekly column for The Mail on Sunday? This man, born in 1974 is the Godson of King Charles III and his father Andrew once had a relationship with Princess Anne.
Tom Parker-Bowles
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In the 1968 Presidential campaign what slogan was used by the Democrats alongside an image of Richard Nixon? The aim was to connect Nixon with an occupation which is associated with tricky dealings and sharp sales tactics.
"Would you buy a used car from this man?"
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Which city would I need to visit in order to set my eyes upon the Venus de Milo?
Paris
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Who plays Hunter Biden in the controversial 2022 movie "My Son Hunter"?
Lawrence Fox
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Which country came second to Norway in the 2022 Winter Olympics medal table?
Germany
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Which country came second to Norway in the 2022 Winter Olympics medal table?
Germany
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Which sport, debuting at Tokyo 2020, saw Japan defeat the United States in the Gold Medal match?
Softball
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The American domestic terrorist and maths professor Ted Kaczynski was given what nickname by the US press due to the fact he was targeting Universities and Airlines?
Unabomber
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Who is the developer at Nintendo responsible for classics like Donkey Kong, Super Mario Bros., and The Legend of Zelda?
Shigeru Miyamoto
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Vaduz of Liechtenstein are in the Europa Conference this year. They play in the Football league of what country?
Switzerland
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Competing in this year's Europa Conference League, which country are FC Balkani from? They are the first side from this republic of 1.8 million people to reach the group stages of European football.
Kosovo
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What is the name given to the hill, an ancient volcano, which towers over the Scottish parliament and Holyroodhouse, just one mile outside of Central Edinburgh?
Arthur's Seat
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CFR Cluj have been European Football regulars in recent years. What country are they from?
Romania
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Competing in this year's Europa League, which country are Sheriff Tiraspol from?
Moldova
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Slate was exported from the Island of Seil near Oban to the rest of the World. Princess Diana's mother retired to this island and led a life of isolation. What was her name?
Frances Shand Kydd
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As a new Congressman Richard Nixon served on the House Un-American Activities Committee headed up by what man?
Joseph McCarthy
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The painting "Dancers in Blue", made in Paris around 1890, gives us a snapshot of backstage life as dancers prepare to take the stage. Who created it?
Edgar Degas
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The craze for Teddy Bear's began following a 1902 Washington Post cartoon which showed which man alongside a bear cub?
Teddy Roosevelt
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Which English journalist, who started off writing about Punk music for the NME, was Julie Burchill's husband from 1979 to 1984?
Tony Parsons
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Which bearded Londoner was the long-time TV critic and author of the Bizarre column for The Sun? He is still writing for newspapers but he doesn't enjoy the high profile he had in the 1990s. He once described something as "as fair as Frank Bruno's arse".
Gary Bushell
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"Doctorin' the Tardis", a remix of the Dr Who theme with other tunes, was a UK number one for "The Timelords". The Timelords comprised Bill Drummond and Jimmy Cauty. These two gentlemen would go on to have further UK number ones under what name?
The KLF
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In other areas they are called Cirques but in Scotland what name is given to given the steep-backed ampitheatre-like valleys formed near the points where glaciers originate? The folk group who wrote "Flower of Scotland" took their name from these geographical formations.
Corries
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Which DJ was a judge on Pop Idol from 2001 to 2003 alongside Simon Cowell, Nicki Chapman and Pete Waterman?
Dr Fox
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Nafea Faa Ipoipo (When are you getting married?) was painted in 1892 in Tahiti by which man?
Paul Gauguin
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Which Dr gave Gloria Estefan and the Miami Sound Machine their first international hit single? It reached the UK top ten in 1984.
Dr Beat
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The National Wallace Monument, paid for by public subscription and including a donation from the Italian revolutionarry Garribaldi, stands on the edge of which Scottish city?
Stirling
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This singer is not one to flap, the crowds will stand up and clap, she had us a-whoppin', when she was Mary Poppins, she married the Baron Von Trapp. Who?
Julie Andrews
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What nickname, relating to a tradesperson, was given to the team that Nixon ordered to break into the Democrat National Committee offices in the Watergate complex?
The Plumbers
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In the movie "Working Girl", an ambitious assistant sets out to get the recognition she deserves. Harrison Ford plays a Mergers and Acquisitions business man in this movie, but who was the titular Working Girl?
Melanie Griffiths
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St Ninian's Isle in Shetland is the largest example of what geographical feature in the UK? The word we are looking for means a sand bar connecting an island to the mainland or to another island.
Tombolo
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What fictional football player's career was ended in 1993 when he lost his left foot in a helicopter crash?
Roy of the Rovers
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Which man, born in Calcutta in 1983, was editor of The Independent when it became online-only in 2016? He is now much better known for other media projects.
Amol Rajan
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Sam Tarry, the man who was sacked by Keir Starmer for attending a picket line, is the domestic partner of which other high profile political figure?
Angela Rayner
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In 1987 which country's application to join the European Union was rejected? The reasons for this rejection were later enshrined within the "Copenhagen Criteria".
Morocco
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Ted Levine is an actor who specialises in nasty characters including the serial killer "Buffalo Bill" in Silence of the Lambs, but in which 2010 thriller did he play "The Warden" alongside Ben Kingsley and Leonardo di Caprio?
Shutter Island
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Which journalist and writer gave us the books "How to be a woman" and "How to be a girl"? She was born in Brighton in 1975 but is more associated with Wolverhampton and the Black Country.
Caitlin Moran
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What first name does the American journalist born Satchel Farrow go by today? The son of Woody Allen and Mia Farrow, he is known for his investigative reporting of allegations of sexual abuse against film producer Harvey Weinstein.
Ronan Farrow
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Which actress did Harrison Ford marry in 2010? It gained a lot of publicity at the time as the actress was 22 years his junior.
Calista Flockhart
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Who played Harrison Ford's wife in the 1986 American drama "Mosquito Coast"? This British actress was born Helen Lydia Mironoff in 1945.
Helen Mirren
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Who played Harrison Ford's wife in the 1986 American drama "Mosquito Coast"? This British actress was born Helen Lydia Mironoff in 1945.
Helen Mirren
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The 1972 US Presidential election saw Richard Nixon win a landslide victory. Which Democrat candidate did he defeat on that occasion?
George McGovern
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Which Newcastle United goalkeeper, born in 1992, kept a clean sheet in his first six appearances for England?
Nick Pope
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Who was the leading lady when Harrison Ford played Indiana Jones in "Raiders of the Lost Ark"? She reprised her role in "The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.
Karen Allen
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Richard Nixon was the Vice-Presidential candidate alongside Eisenhower when he crushed which Democrat in the 1952 US presidential election?
Adlai Stevenson
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Competing in this year's Europa Conference League, which country are Silkeborg from? Their head coach is Kent Nielsen.
Denmark
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Harrison Ford of course starred opposite Carrie Fisher in the Star Wars movies. After her untimely death, Carrie Fisher's ashes were housed in what novelty item?
A giant prozac pill
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One of Harrison Ford's most famous roles was as "Deckard" in 1982's "Bladerunner". Who was the "is she/ isn't she" Rachael in that same film?
Sean Young

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