 August 2002 (Questions 1 to 20 of 112) |
In 1999, Lance Armstrong became only the second American to win which famous sporting event?
Tour De France |
Which chemical element is most abundant in the air that we breathe?
Nitrogen |
Whose resignation eventually landed Sven Goran Ericsson the job as manager of the England football team?
Kevin Keegan |
The film `Ben-Hur` was nominated for 12 awards at the 1960 Oscars. How many did it win?
11 |
Which song was a UK number 2 hit for both Nat King Cole and Rick Astley?
`When I Fall In Love` |
How many of Henry VIII`s wives were called Catherine?
3 |
Which of Snow White`s seven dwarfs would come first alphabetically?
Bashful. |
What is the capital of Northern Ireland?
Belfast |
Which `M` is the country which has the capital city of Rabat?
Morocco |
What now-common four-letter word was first heard on the screen in the film `Gone With The Wind`?
`Damn` |
Who created havoc in 1938, when his radio broadcast of `The War Of The Worlds` was believed to be true?
Orson Welles |
In which century did Christopher Columbus die?
16th |
The film `10 things I hate about you` is based on which Shakespeare play?
`The Taming Of The Shrew` |
John Travolta and Olivia Newton John had UK number one hit singles in 1978 with which two songs?
`You`re The One That I Want` and `Summer Nights` |
For what role is actor Buster Crabbe best known?
Flash Gordon |
Who performed the first human heart transplant?
Dr Christiaan Barnard |
What English word comes from two French words meaning sour wine?
Vinegar |
What is the name given to a poker hand where all cards are of the same suit, but not in running order?
A flush |
Which of the Rocky films was released in 1983?
Rocky III |
What is the name given to someone who makes arrows?
Fletcher |
