TV Film Literature
Who had a sword named Excalibur?
King Arthur
In which country would you find the city of Cologne?
Germany
Does Australia observe daylight saving time?
Yes, but not all states. For example, Victoria does, while Queensland does not.
How many standard time zones are there in the world?
24
How many teaspoons are in a tablespoon?
3
What was the first feature-length animated movie ever released?
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Name the country, beginning with 'A', nestled between France and Spain
Andorra
What happens to the clock when daylight saving time ends?
The clock is set back one hour.
Which time zone is used by the International Space Station?
UTC
What is the primary ingredient in the Middle Eastern dish falafel?
Chickpeas
How tall is an Oscar statuette?
34cm (13.5 inches)
By what name was Alaska known before 1867
Russian America
What is the main reason daylight saving time was introduced?
To make better use of daylight during the longer days of summer.
What is the time difference between Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)?
None. They are essentially the same for practical purposes.
In which country would you find the state of Tabasco?
Mexico
Thomas Keneally was awarded the 1982 Booker Prize for which novel?
The Ringer
What is the official language of New Caledonia?
French
Which country was the first to implement daylight saving time?
Germany, in 1916 during World War I.
Which country has the most time zones?
France, due to its overseas territories (12 time zones).
What is the standard of strength of distilled alcoholic liquors called?
Proof
What’s the name of the skyscraper in Die Hard?
Nakatomi Plaza
Which country has over 7,000 islands?
The Philippines
Who first proposed the idea of daylight saving time?
George Vernon Hudson, a New Zealand entomologist, in 1895.
What is the only country with a 45-minute time zone offset?
Nepal
Which nut is used to make marzipan?
Almond