Sport
What do you call a footrace lasting 42.195 kilometers, or 26.385 miles?
A marathon
Is there an official UK capital?
No.
London is universally recognised as the capital as t has functioned as the seat of government since the 1707 Act of Union. There is, however, no single legal document making it the official capital.
Which member of Queen had a painting by Picasso in their loo?
Freddy Mercury
Where do Cockneys come from?
East London
Name the seasoned pork sausage, commonly made from coarsely chopped pork, pork fat, garlic, salt, and paprika.
Chorizo
Dating back to 1875, the Edinburgh derby is one of the oldest rivalries in world football.
Which two teams contest it?
Heart of Midlothian & Hibernian
Mont Blanc is the highest mountain in Western Europe.
What country is it located in?
France
Where is Jim Morrison buried?
Paris
What does BBC stand for?
British Broadcasting Company
Black Pudding (UK), Morcilla (Spain) and Kaszanka (Poland) are all types of what?
Blood Sausage
Scotland will play Fiji, Argentina, and South Africa this July in which sport?
Rugby Union
The West Bank and The Gaza Strip together make up which west Asian country?
The State of Palestine
Which famous drummer just released a country-rock and Americana album called "Long Long Road"?
Ringo Starr
What is the first official day of summer in the northern hemisphere?
21st June
What is famously made with bramley apples?
Apple Pie
Name the sport is popular in the north of England, Australia, south of France and Papa New Guinea, among other places.
Rugby League
Corsica and Sardinia are two islands located in the western mediteranian sea. What country/countries do the islands belong to?
Corsica - France
Sardinia - Italy
Which world renowned music venue is built over a market?
The Barrowland Ballroom
Tim Cook has just stepped down from running which multinational technology company?
Apple
Churros are long donut type fried dough sticks, usually served with thick hot chocolate for dipping.
From where do they originate?
Spain
Eddie Hearn is a famous british sports promotor, known for which sport?
Boxing (and darts)
How many countries border Germany?
Double points to name them all.
9
Denmark, Netherlands, Belgium, Luxemborg, France, Switzerland, Austria, Czech Republic & Poland.
Name the song by Jefferson Airplane inspired by Alice in Wonderland.
White Rabbit
Where are the Scottish Ballet based?
Glasgow, specifically Tramway.
Sichuan cuisine is mind numbingly spicy food from which country?
China