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100

Africa is the largest continent.

Asia is the largest continent, but Africa is the second largest.

100

Earth is closer to the sun than Venus.

False. According to NASA, “Venus is the second planet from the Sun, and Earth’s closest planetary neighbor.”

100

St Mary's Cathedral was founded in the

a)10th century

b) 12th century

c) 13th century

St Mary’s Cathedral was founded in the twelfth century and remains the oldest building in Limerick still in use for its original purpose.

100
  1. What adjective does Neil Diamond use to describe Caroline?

Sweet

200


The Amazon rainforest produces 20% of the world’s oxygen.


False

200

The first iPhone was released in 2007.


True.

200

In what century was Limerick city's fire service, gas supply, water supply, social housing, sewerage, public health and first public library were all introduced. 

a)17th century

b)18th century

c) 19th century

19th century

200

Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)’ by ABBA opens with a lyric stating it is what time?

  1. Half-past twelve
300

Carrots improve your vision.


 True. Carrots contain beta-carotene, which is converted into vitamin A (which is good for eye health) by our bodies.

300

The first-ever email was sent in 1985.

False. It was actually sent back in 1971.

300

When was Headway established?

a) 1981 b) 1985 c) 1995

1985

300
  1. According to Dolly Parton, what working hours are “all takin’ and no givin’”?

9 - 5 

400

The longest-reigning monarch in British history was Queen Elizabeth II.

True. She surpassed Queen Victoria’s record in 2015.

400

Michael Jackson’s album “Thriller” remains the bestselling album of all time.

True. It was released on November 30, 1982.

400

Shannon Foynes Port is the second largest port in Ireland. 

True 

400

So wake me up when it’s all over, when I’m wiser and I’m older” are chorus lyrics from ‘Wake Me Up’. Who released the song?

  1. Avicii
500

Multiplying any number by zero will result in zero.


True 

500

Laughter can reduce stress levels.


True. Laughter has many benefits, including helping muscles relax!

500

How long did it take to build Ardnacrusha power station?

a) 4 years b) 5 years c) 7 years 

4 years 

500

Rolling Stones see a door and want it “painted black”. What colour is the door originally?

a) Red B) Grey c)Brown

  1. Red