Old Sayings
Complete the saying:
"You can lead a horse to water.."
"...but you can't make it drink"
What is the official national animal of Scotland?
The Unicorn
Complete the lyrics from this Rolling Stones song:
"I see a red door and I want..."
"It painted black"
What caused the first computer bug in 1972?
A moth got stuck in a swithboard relay, which caused the punchboard system to break down and stop working - the first ever Computer 'bug'
What is the name of the currency used in Roblox?
Robux
What does "At the drop of a hat mean?"
To do something right away, without delay
In the 19th century, a hat was used to indicate the start of a race or a fight. A hat would be dropped or swept in a downward arc and participants would begin.
Bonnybridge in Scotland is the UFO capital of the world. To the nearest 50, how many UFO sightings are there on average in a year
300 sightings a year!
Only 5,000 people live in Bonnybridge
Which song begins with the words "Breaking rocks in the hot sun"
"I fought the law and the law won"
By Green Day
What was the first ever computer mouse made of?
What viral sound plays when a player is hurt in Roblox?
Oof!
What does bury the hatchet mean?
To end a disagreement.
This old saying comes from a Native American tradition. When tribes declared a truce from battle, the chief from each opposing side would take a hatchet and bury it during a ceremony.
Scotland is home to the world’s shortest commercial flight in the world. The journey from Westray to Papa Westray in Orkney is 1.5 miles long. How long does it take to fly this distance?
It takes 47 seconds to fly
What is the next line of these lyrics? "Girl, this game can't last forever. Why? We cannot live together. Try? Don't let him take your love from me."
"You're no good can't you see Brother Louie Louie Louie!" by Modern Talking
What is the name of the first Russian sattelite launched in 1979?
Sputnik
Who is automatically added as your first friend when you join Roblox?
Builderman
What does the phrase "Lang may yer lum reek!" mean?
This phrase means "Long may your chimney blow smoke"
Loosely translated that means something like 'May you live long and keep well', or 'May you have good fortune in the future'.
What popular technology did Scottish engineer John Logie Baird create on October 2, 1925.
Television
What is the next line of lyrics after this:
"Crawlin' back to you, ever thought of calling when you've had a few, coz I always do?"
"Maybe I'm too busy being yours to fall for somebody new, now I've thought it through" by Arctic Monkeys
What was the first ever fully computer generated movie released in 1995?
How does a 'giver' work in Roblox?
You push a button and get whatever the giver provides
What phrase can be used if someone steals the spotlight from you?
"Steal your thunder"
18th-century playwright John Dennis wanted an authentic sound of thunder to give his play more gravitas. So he invented a thunder-making machine.
When his play flopped he thought nothing of it, but later on, he learned that someone had looked at his machine and made a similar one for their play. It was practically the same but he was not credited with the invention. This person had literally stolen his thunder.
Scotland has the highest proportion of redheads in the world, Sir Chris Hoy and Euan McGregor for example. What population of Scottish people are redheads?
13% of Scots are redheads
To the nearest 5, how many times does the Queen song "Somebody to Love" use the word "Love"
(Including backing vocals*)
34 Instances of the word love
(24 of them sung by Freddie!)
What was the fastest selling gaming console in history?
The PlayStation 5 (2020) became the fastest-selling gaming console in history, showcasing the popularity of next-gen gaming.
What map is loosely based and set on Bonita Beach?
South West Florida Map