Music
Which country legend known for Island in the Stream and The Gambler sadly died in March of 2020?
Kenny Rodgers
What is the longest river in Europe?
The Danube
What topping would you expect to find on Crème Brulee?
Carmelised sugar
What is the only mammal that can fly
Bat
What is the name of the traditional Scottish skirt worn by men?
Kilt
Name the song title and artist – "It’s 9 o’clock on a Saturday, the regular crowd shuffles in."
Billy Joel, Piano Man
According to 2016 Census, how many inhabited islands of Ireland are there? a) 18 b) 21 c) 23
c) 23
What is the most expensive spice in the world by weight?
Saffron (Its costliness has to do with its harvesting. Only a small amount of each saffron flower is used, and all harvesting must be done by hand. There are only 3 stigma, the part used for saffron, per flower)
What member of the animal kingdom is responsible for the most human deaths each year?
Mosquitos
What type of fabric is made from flax?
Linen
How many keys on a standard modern day piano?
88
Termonfeckin is a village in which Irish county?
Louth
What are the three main ingredients used to make a Waldorf salad?
Apple, Celery, Walnuts
What is a baby elephant called?
A calf
Standard pairs of jeans have 5 what?
Pockets
How many UK number ones has Elton John had?
a) 3 b) 7 c) 9
b) 7
What is the name of the largest of the Canary Islands?
Tenerife
In French cooking what does En Croute mean?
In pastry
What is the term for a group of Flamingos?
A flamboyance
The four fashion capitals of the 20th century were considered to be Paris, London, New York and which other missing city?
Milan
Who sang about being an eggman and a walrus?
The Beatles
Where would you find the Machu Picchu ruins? a) Bolivia b) Peru c) Chile
b) Peru
Gin was originally distilled for what purpose?
Medicine ( The juniper berries in gin contain some antioxidants, and anti-fungal and anti-microbial properties, which act as a natural medicine. Gin can also be combined with various herbs and ginger to help with sore throat. However, it is not the alcohol in gin that is beneficial, but the juniper berries that give it its medicinal benefits.)
Australian Yorkshire / Kune Kune / Hamshire are breeds of which animal?
Pig
What fashion trend did the 1983 film Flashdance make popular?