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Who Invented it ?
100

What country is completely Landlocked within the Republic of South Africa 

Lesotho

100

Who invented the Christmas Cracker ?

Thomas Smith

100

Where was Mike Tyson born ? 

Brooklyn, Newyork, USA

100

How many cards should be dealt in Gin Rummy? 

10 cards 

100

Who invented the sport of Basketball ?

James Naismith 

200

What is Canada's oldest city ?

Quebec 

200

When is the " Feast of Stephen" ?

December 26th  

200

Who did Queen Victoria succeed to the  throne?

William IV

200

An Archery target has which five colors?

Gold, Red, Blue, Black, and White

200

Who invented Bifocals? 

Benjamin Franklin

300

In which U.S. State is Glacier National Park Located?

Montana

300

Why do we use holly at Christmas? 

Represents the crown of thorns worn by Jesus

300

What was Princess Diana's Family name before marrying Prince Charles?

Spencer

300

Which country held the 1992 Olympics? 

Barcelona, Spain

300

Who Invented Dynamite ? 

Alfred Nobel

400

Which U.S. City is known as the city of roses? 

Portland, OR

400

What's " Stir-up Sunday?"

The day to make " Christmas Pudding"

400

Who Voiced Charlie in the show "Charlie's Angels?"

John Forsythe 

400

Where did the game of Polo originate ? 

Persia(Iran)

400

Who invented Blue Jeans? 

Levi Strauss 

500

What country is the worlds largest producer of Vanilla beans ?

Madagascar

500

Which Saint's Day is held on Boxing Day? 

St. Stephen

500

During a Visit to Wales in 1991, which politician punched a reporter after being egged?

John Prescott 

500

Name the first black Footballer to Captain England ?

Paul Ince

500

Who Invented the Typewriter ? 

Christopher Latham Sholes