Sports
What does NBA stand for?
National Basketball Association
What is Europe’s most mountainous country?
Switzerland
Where did John Wayne's nickname come from?
John Wayne's nickname came from his dog, who was named Duke. Wayne preferred to use the name Duke rather than his real name, Marion, from a young age.
What do you call the 'art of folding paper'?
Origami
What is sushi traditionally wrapped in?
Edible seaweed
What five colors make up the Olympic rings?
Blue, yellow, black, green and red
In which Country are Cows seen as sacred?
India
In which film did Humphrey Bogart say, 'We'll always have Paris'?
Casablanca
What is a highly scented purple/blue flower often used in scented sachets?
Lavender
What is allspice alternatively known as?
Pimento
How many regulation strokes are there in swimming?
Four. Backstroke, Butterfly, Breaststroke and Freestyle
At The Taj Mahal there is a bench named after this royalty, who is it?
Princess Diana
Which actress has won the most Oscars?
Katharine Hepburn, with four Oscars and 12 total nominations
Which flower's name comes from the Ancient Greek word for star?
Aster
What do cranberries do if they're ripe?
Bounce
Ripe cranberries will bounce, which is why they are nicknamed “bounceberries.”
What is the only sport to be played on the moon?
Golf
Finland has been rated as what type of Country for the last 3 years running (2020, 2019 & 2018)?
The happiest Country in the world
What famous Hollywood actress was known as the swedish sphynx?
Greta Garbo was known as the "Swedish Sphinx." This is because she enjoyed keeping to herself and staying out of the spotlight. She was very introverted and liked to keep her space.
What is 'repoussage'?
The art of forming a raised impression on metal from the reverse side
What percentage of cucumbers is water?
95%
What is the only country to play in every World Cup?
Brazil
How many Emirates does the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have?
7
What is the title of the first film ever made, and when was it made?
Roundhay Garden Scene, made in 1888
In woodworking, what is toenailing?
Driving a nail at an angle to join two pieces of wood together.
The typical reason to use toenailing is because a nail can't be driven in at 90 degrees, as when joining a wall stud to the sole plate. When toenailing, the nails or screws are driven in at an angle.
How many crocus flowers does it take to make a pound of saffron?
Up to 75,000 flowers, which is enough to fill an entire football pitch.