Music + Film
Which singer is known for the hit song “Shake It Off”?
Taylor Swift
Which ocean is the largest?
Pacific
Who is the current Home Secretary?
Yvette Cooper
What does the acronym PCP stand for?
Primary Control Point (PCP)
What do players use to hit the ball in tennis?
A racket
What unusual product did Domino’s Pizza UK launch for Valentine’s Day 2025?
A. Pizza-scented candles
B. A cologne called Eau de Passion
C. Pepperoni-flavored chewing gum
D. A pizza-shaped engagement ring
B. A cologne called Eau de Passion
Which movie features the quote, “I’m the king of the world!”?
Titanic
Mount Everest is part of which mountain range?
Himalayas
Who wrote the novel 1984?
George Orwell
When were eGates introduced to the UK Border
2008
Which country won the FIFA Men's World Cup in 2022?
Argentina
What strange item was stolen from a Brazilian restaurant in Altrincham?
A. A giant pepper grinder
B. A toilet seat
C. A sink from the women’s restroom
D. A framed photo of the Queen
C. A sink from the women’s restroom
Which actor received a 2025 Oscar nomination for portraying Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown?
Timothée Chalamet
How many continents are there on Earth?
7
Who was the first President of the United States?
George Washington
What is the all time record small boats arrivals?
a. 1066
b. 1194
c. 1295
c. 1,295 arrivals on 22 August 2022
(1,194 people on 31 May 2025)
Who holds the record for the most Grand Slam singles titles in men’s tennis as of 2025?
Novak Djokovic
What does Leigh Woodman from Bristol have a crippling fear of?
A. Balloons
B. Ketchup
C. Spoons
D. Sandwiches
B. Ketchup
mortuusequusphobia
Which actress / singer was nominated for Best Actress at the 2025 Oscars for her role in Wicked?
Ariana Grande
Which is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea?
A. Sardinia
B. Corsica
C. Sicily
D. Crete
C. Sicily
What is the capital city of Canada?
Ottawa
What immigration white paper was released in May 2025?
"Restoring Control over the Immigration System"
Which city will host the 2028 Summer Olympics?
Los Angeles
What did 104-year-old Loretta ask for on her birthday?
A. A skydiving trip
B. A ride in a fire truck
C. To visit a jail
D. To meet Ed Sheeran
C. To visit a jail
Which animated sequel was nominated for Best Animated Feature at the 2025 Oscars?
A) Moana 2
B) Inside Out 2
C) Orion and the Dark
D) Dream Productions
B) Inside Out 2
What is the southernmost permanently inhabited place on Earth?
A. Puerto Williams, Chile
B. Ushuaia, Argentina
C. McMurdo Station, Antarctica
D. South Georgia Island
A – Puerto Williams, Chile
Which element on the periodic table is named after a Scandinavian goddess?
A. Vanadium
B. Thorium
C. Tantalum
D. Ytterbium
A – Vanadium
It was named after Vanadis, another name for the Norse goddess Freyja, due to the element’s beautiful, multicolored compounds.
Under the UK’s 2025 immigration reforms, which of the following job sectors was specifically removed from the shortage occupation list, effectively ending overseas recruitment for that role?
A. Construction
B. Social care
C. Hospitality
D. Agriculture
B. Social care
What country has competed in the most Summer Olympic Games without ever winning a gold medal?
A. Philippines
B. Malaysia
C. Mexico
D. Indonesia
C – Mexico
Why did the Pope get involved in a dispute between nuns in May 2025?
A. They were arguing over a cat
B. They were brewing prosecco
C. They started a rock band
D. They refused to stop watching reality TV
B. They were brewing prosecco