 December 2003 (Questions 81 to 100 of 109) |
How many English counties border the south coast?
7 |
Which band released the album `Dark Side of the Moon`?
Pink Floyd |
When is St Swithin`s Day, and according to legend, if it rains on that day, for how many more days after will it rain?
15th July, 40 days. |
The 1986 film `Stand By Me` was based on a story by which author?
Stephen King |
Which cartoon superhero had his base in a postbox in Baker Street?
Dangermouse |
Collectively, by what name are Carole Richardson, Patrick Armstrong, Paul Hill and Gerard Conlon better known?
The Guildford Four |
Actor Hugh Grant graduated from which University with a degree in English?
Oxford |
On which scale would force 6 equal a strong breeze?
Beaufort |
What is the largest land-locked country in Africa?
Chad |
The American states of Missouri and Tennessee both border how many other American states?
8 |
Which of these countries has the most coastline? Iceland, Norway or Portugal?
Iceland (approx 5,000 km) |
Which two TV actors provided the voices for the cartoon character Dangermouse and his side-kick Penfold?
David Jason and Terry Scott |
Who played Catwoman in the 1992 film `Batman Returns`?
Michelle Pfieffer |
In which century was the world`s first public railway opened?
19th |
Achluophobia is the fear of what? Bright lights, flashing lights or the dark?
The dark |
Which Quentin Tarantino film was an adaptation of Elmore Leonard`s novel called `Rum Punch`?
`Jackie Brown` |
Which insects account for most deaths?
Mosquitos |
True or False: Mickey Mouse made his on-screen debut in the same cartoon as Minnie Mouse made hers?
True (in the silent cartoon `Plane Crazy`) |
How many light years away is the star Alpha Centauri from Earth?
4.28 light years |
Triskaidekaphobia is the fear of which number?
13 |
