February 2005 (Questions 41 to 60 of 110) |
What does a Gieger counter measure? Radioactivity |
If a million is 10 to the power 6 then what is 10 to the power 18? one quadrillion, one trillion or one quintillion? One quintillion |
What is the largest city in Scotland? Glasgow |
Which of the following metals is the best conductor of electricity? Copper, Platinum or Gold? Copper |
How is the sport of tauromachy better known? Bull fighting |
The theft of a painting by Monet forms part of the plot for which 1999 film? The Thomas Crown Affair |
Which book starts off with the line `Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley again`? Rebecca |
Whose first solo number one was called `Forever Love` in 1996? Gary Barlow |
Riga is the capital of which European country? Latvia |
What was the only X rated film to win the best picture award at the Oscars? `Midnight Cowboy` |
Which famous fictional character was born on 31st July, 1981? Harry Potter |
How did Victor Meldrew die in the last episode of `One Foot in the Grave`? He was knocked down by a hit and run driver |
When was the Barbie doll first sold with bendable legs? 1965 |
How many yards are there in a mile? 1760 |
Who sang the christmas song `Driving Home For Christmas`? Chris Rea |
In which British city would you find Arthur`s Seat? Edinburgh |
Which european country reached the quarter finals of the 1990 soccer World Cup without winning a match? The Republic Of Ireland |
What was the name of the character played by Leslie Neilson in the `Naked Gun` films? Lt Frank Drebbin |
What is the only river which flows both north and south of the equator? The Congo |
What was the world record official attendance at the 1950 soccer world cup final? 199,854 |