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Who sang the 1948 song "Paper Doll"

Mills Brothers

100

What is the name of the American science fiction horror anthology television series created and presented by Rod Serling

The Twilight Zon

100

Butterflies use which part of their body to taste?

Feet

100

What country's flag is this?

France

100

Which country do cities of Perth, Adelade & Brisbane belong to?

Australia 

200

Who was the U.S. President in 1947?

Harry Truman

200

What is the name of the bright, colourful, long, swishy skirt that hit just below the knees.

Poodle Skirt

200

Which body part does a snake use to detect smells?

Tongue

200

What European country consists of a boot-shaped peninsula surrounded by four seas?


Italy
200

What is the tallest building in the world?

Burj Khalifa

300

What 1942 movie is set in a country in North Africa during World War II. Michael Curtiz directed the story of an American bar owner who is torn between helping the woman he loves - and her husband - escape safely so the husband can continue his fight against the Nazis, or sending him off alone, keeping his lady love with him.

Casablanca

300

The show starts with a picture of a dad and his daughter. The picture comes to life and dad says: "I've been both mother and father to her since she was born. She's grown up now..." then daughter says: "I've raised him from my childhood. He's nearly fifty now and you'd think he'd settle down, wouldn't you?..." What's the name of this comedy series?

My Little Margie

300

How long is an elephant pregnant with its calf before it gives birth?

22 Months

300

What is the most inhabited country in Europe?


Russia

In 2022, Russia had the largest population among European countries at 144.7 million people. The next largest countries in terms of their population size were Turkey at 85 million, Germany at 83.4 million, the United Kingdom at 67.4 million

300

By what name were the Egyptian kings/rulers known?

Pharaohs

400

The cartoon duo Tom and Jerry debuted with other names; what were their original names?

Jasper and Jinx

400

Who sang the 1957 "Wake Up Little Susie"

The Everly Brothers

400

What common farm animal doesn’t have teeth on their upper jaw?

Goats do not have front teeth in their upper jaw

Instead, they have a strong, hard dental pad that helps them breakdown the food

400

What river runs through the Grand Canyon?

Colorado River

400

Who invented the LBD (little black dress)

Coco Chanel

500

This actress made her American film debut in Down Argentine Way and was known for wearing hats made out of fruit. Who was she?

Carmen Miranda

500

Which country did Typhoon Vera hit in 1959?

Typhoon Vera struck Japan in 1959. It devastated parts of the country and was so severe that the Japanese government worked to become more prepared in case of another disaster.


500

In Rome, which animal is protected under the law?

The Cat!

In modern times, the city of Rome passed Law 281 which defined legal protection for cats and set out punishments for violations of this law. The law states that: Harming a cat is a crime punishable by law. Cats can live wherever they choose and it is against the law to remove them by force and relocate them.

500

What is the capital city of Poland

Warsaw


500

What is the name of the desert that spans the majority of Northern Africa?

Sahara desert