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What word is defined as: "The act or process of converting to the metric system of measurement."
What is Metrication
In 2013, Mark Wallinger released a series for the London Underground called Labyrinth. How many mazes were included as a part of this series?
What is 270 mazes
Total number of episodes, including Christmas specials.
What is 22 episodes.
This Australian critter is the world's largest burrowing mammal.
What is the bare-nose wombat.
Divided into nine different regions, Japan boasts this many prefectures across the various islands.
What is 47 prefectures.
Before UK standardization in 1824, this measure of weight was entirely context-dependent - such that wool, glass, and meat all had different values for one unit.
What is a stone.
Also the year of the emancipation proclamation in the United States, this year marked the opening of the London Underground.
What is 1863.
Only once in the show, Nessa reveals her full name. She is Vanessa _______ Jenkins.
What is "Shanessa"
This herbivorous mammal has the strongest bite of any land animal.
What is the hippopotamus.
This sport evolved out of a Shinto ritual to entertain the gods and is the official national sport of Japan.
What is sumo.
On an indoor rowing machine, the user looks at an estimated time to travel 500 meters which is known as a
What is a split.
Underground station with the most platforms. (Bonus: How many platforms)
What is Baker Street. (10 platforms)
It is in this location that Gavin proposes to Stacey.
What is London Marylebone Station.
Known to shed their shells after a short larval phase, this carnivorous mollusk is marked by distinctive bright colors and 'horns' called rhinophores.
What is the Nudibranch.
In 2021, this person became the first ever Japanese-born man to win a men's major tournament.
Who is Hideki Matsuyama.
Standardized in 1891 to a length of 30.3 cm (11.9 in), this historical Japanese unit of measure is still used in some professions like carpentry and kimono construction.
What is Shaku.
In August 2017, TFL released the list of the busiest tube stations based on total travelers throughout the month. This station topped this list. (Bonus: How many passengers?)
What is King's Cross St. Pancras. (6,383,000)
These Football teams are supported by Gavin and Smithy throughout the show.
What is Tottenham (Gavin) and West Ham (Smithy)
Referred to as a conspiracy when seen in groups, this wet-nosed primate is endemic to the island of madagascar.
What is a lemur.
Known for its distinctive pink color and thick skin, this variety of white grape is a staple in Japanese wine-making.
What is Koshu.
Which areas of English society does the law still mandate the use of the imperial system? (4 in total) (points given for partially correct answers to both teams)
Speed and road distance signs; sizes of cider and beer sold by the glass; returnable milk containers; precious metals.
This tube stop is known to Londoners as the shortest distance between stations, taking less than 50 seconds to complete.
What is Embankment to Charing Cross.
Nessa says, "I used to be a roadie for ______ until I heard something about Townsend, so I says to him, 'Oh, where's the Book!"
What is The Who.
What is Feldspur.
Known for its picturesque landscape near Mt. Fuji, this Japanese prefecture is called the "Fruit Kingdom," producing over 34% of the country's agricultural fruit.
What is the Yamanashi Prefecture.