Random Trivia
What colour is an airplane black box?
Orange
What kind of nuts are used to make marzipan?
Almonds
For what film did Tom Hanks receive his first Academy Award nomination?
(a) Forrest Gump
(b) Big
(c) Castaway
Which Irish band released the hit song “Zombie” in 1994?
The Cranberries
"Laughin' and a-runnin', Skippin' and a-jumpin'
In the misty morning fog with
Our hearts a-thumping and you..."
Brown Eyed Girl Van Morisson
What language was the Book of Kells written in?
Latin
What is the worlds most expensive spice?
Saffron
Which BBC comedy aired its final episode on BBC One on Christmas Day 2024?
Gavin and Stacey
Irish singer who won the Eurovision Song Contest four times for Ireland?
Johnny Logan
"Father wears his Sunday best
Mother's tired, she needs a rest; the kids are playing up downstairs
Sister's sighing in her sleep
Brother's got a date to keep, he can't hang around"
Our House, Madness
In what part of the body would you find the cruciate ligament?
The knee
Which soft drink is commonly associated with Scotland?
Irn-Bru
Which fictional TV family lives at 742 Evergreen Terrace?
The Simpsons
Which Beatle was the first to have a solo No.1 hit after the band split?
George Harrison (“My Sweet Lord”)
Well I don't know why I came here tonight
I've got the feeling that something ain't right
I'm so scared in case I fall off my chair
And I'm wondering how I'll get down the stairs
Stuck in the Middle with You
Stealers Wheel
Saying the name of what dried fruit used to be used to encourage people to smile before a photo in the 1800s, before the phrase "cheese?
Prunes!
What are the three main ingredients used to make a Waldorf salad?
Apple, Celery, Walnuts
What colour is the lightsaber used by Jedi Master Yoda in Star Wars?
Green
What’s the name of the debut album by Amy Winehouse?
A) Back to Black
B) Amy
C) Frank
D) Love is a Losing Game
Frank
"I miss the Earth so much, I miss my wife
It's lonely out in Space
On such a timeless flight"
Rocket man, Elton John
Which is longer, a nautical mile or a mile?
Nautical mile (it's 1.15 miles)
Gin was originally distilled for what purpose?
(a) Medicinal
(b) Oral Hygiene
(c) Cleaning Solution
Medicinal, originally was created as a treatment for indigestion/rheumatism.
In The Snapper (1993), what is the surname of the fictional Dublin family is at the centre of the story?
The Rabbittes
Which iconic 1980s Irish album begins with the track “Where the Streets Have No Name”?
The Joshua Tree U2
"We'd like to know a little bit about you for our files
We'd like to help you learn to help yourself
Look around you, all you see are sympathetic eyes
Stroll around the grounds until you feel at home"
Ms. Robinson, Simon and Garfunkel