Chemistry
What is the chemical formula for water?
H2 O
What is 'doodle sack'?
(a) old word for a bagpipe
(b) carpet bag (now generally replaced by a tool box) used by artists to carry art supplies
(c) a cloth bag connected to a man's belt used to hold money
(a)
Sweden shares its eastern border with which country?
Finland
Who wrote the book 'Gangsta Granny'?
David Walliams
In which decade did the children's singing group, The Wiggles, form?
1990's (1991)
What is the chemical formula for sulphuric acid?
H2 SO4
What is the meaning of 'Lollygag'?
(a) nonsense
(b) to confuse or fluster
(c) to dawdle or be slow
(c)
Which US city has the nickname The Big Easy?
New Orleans
What is the name of the 9th novel in the Harry Potter series?
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
Mr Mistoffelees and The Invitation to the Jellicle Ball are songs from which 1980 musical?
CATS
The six noble gases that occur naturally are neon, argon, krypton, xenon ..... & what?
Helium
What is 'mumpsimus'?
(a) a stubborn person who keeps making mistakes
(b) a commotion or fuss
(c) the state of being infatuated with another person
(a)
Tristan da Cunha is considered to be the most remote inhabited island on earth. Which ocean is it located in?
Atlantic
How many novels did Charles Dickens write in his lifetime (does included one unfinished one but excludes short stories and novellas)
... answer +/- 2
15
Name two of singers in the cast of the current Celebrity Traitors UK.
Cat Burns
Charlotte Church
Paloma Faith
The first chemical element to be discovered was discovered in 9000 BC. What was this element?
Copper
What is the meaning of the word 'Xertz'?
(a) a situation in chess where every possible move is a bad one
(b) the eighth power of a number (old maths term)
(c) to gulp something down quickly/greedily
(c)
What was the name of the Democratic Republic of the Congo between 1971 & 1997?
Zaire
What was the pen name of the famous 19th century English novelist / poet, Mary Ann Evans?
George Elliot
What are the first six words of The Beatles song, Hey Jude?
HEY JUDE DON'T MAKE IT BAD
What does the following chemical formula represent:
C2 H4 O2 ??
(a) Alcohol
(b) Glucose
(c) Vinegar
Vinegar
(Alcohol = C2 H6 o)
(Glucose = C6 H12 O6)
What is the meaning of 'skialoquent'?
(a) whispering, murmuring or rustling
(b) spitting whilst speaking
(c) deceitful or dishonest behaviour
(b)
The Patagonian Desert is situated in which two countries?
Argentina & Chile
In text chat, what is the most common meaning of AAMOF?
As A Matter Of Fact
"The Silicon chip inside her head gets switched to overload' is the opening line of which popular 1980's song?
I don't like Mondays - Boomtown Rats