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Sporty Enough
500
What type of animal is a Bombay Duck?
A. Bird B. Fish C. Reptile
B. Fish 
500
This 1998 romcom starring Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks is called "You've Got ____?"
A. Mail B. Bail C. A Veil
A. Mail
500
Which 17th-century English king was known as the "Merry Monarch"?
A. Charles I B. Charles II C. James II
B. Charles II
Charles II earned the nickname "The Merry Monarch" because of his lively court, love of entertainment, and relaxed style of rule after the strict Puritan era under Oliver Cromwell. He was restored to the throne in 1660, marking the beginning of the Restoration period.
500
What creature has a tongue that is twice the length of its body?
A. Giraffe B. Chameleon C. Anteater
Chameleon
500
Who (born 22 October 1969) captained the Clare team to the All-Ireland Senior Hurling titles in 1995 and 1997?
A. Brian Lohan B. Anthony Daly C. Jamesie O'Connor
B. Anthony Daly
550
Which major transport project is planned to connect Dublin city centre with Dublin Airport?
A. DART+ B. MetroLink C. Luas Green Extension
B. MetroLink
MetroLink is Ireland's largest planned public transport project and will link Swords, Dublin Airport and the city centre with a high-capacity metro line. Construction preparations continue across Dublin.
550
Which Irish artist released this album?
A. Cian Ducrot B. Kneecap C. Niall Horan
C. Niall Horan 
550
The Irish tricolour is the flag of which African country when turned backwards?
Ivory Coast
550
What land mammal has the most powerful bite?
A. Lion B. Hippopotamus C. Grizzly Bear
B. Hippopotamus
550
How old is Lionel Messi?
A. 37 years old B. 40 years old C. 39 years old
C. 39 years old
Messi was Player of the Match in a World Cup semi-final, aged 39!
600
What was the first toy advertised on television?
A. Barbie B. Mr. Potato Head C. Hula Hoop
B. Mr. Potato Head
600
Brazil has borders with all countries in South America except which two?
A. Chile and Ecuador B. Chile and Peru C. Ecuador and Uruguay
A. Chile and Ecuador
600
How many stars are on the Australian flag?
A. 5 B. 6 C. 7
B. 6
600
What is the only type of bird that can fly backwards?
A. Kingfisher B. Hummingbird C. Robin
B. Hummingbird ✅
Hummingbirds are the only birds that can truly fly backwards. Their unique wing movement allows them to hover in place, fly forwards, backwards, sideways, and even upside down for short moments, making them some of the most agile birds in the world. 🌺🐦
600
Which blood vessels carry blood away from the heart?
A) Veins B) Arteries C) Capillaries
B) Arteries
Arteries carry blood away from the heart to the rest of the body. Most arteries carry oxygen-rich blood (the main exception is the pulmonary artery, which carries oxygen-poor blood from the heart to the lungs).
650
Which Ancient Egyptian Pharaoh does this belong to?
A. Cleopatra B. Ramses C. Tutankhamun
C. Tutankhamun
650
Which Irish artist released this album? UNREAL UNEARTH
A. Aaron Rowe B. Hozier C. Imelda May
Hozier
650
What is the cash prize for the winning couple on Love Island?
A. £100.000 £B. 30.000 C. £50.000
C. £50.000
650
What is the name of a baby frog?
Tadpole
650
What country is widely believed to be the birthplace of cheesecake?
A) Italy B) Greece C) France
B) Greece
Ancient forms of cheesecake originated in Greece, where they were served to athletes during the first Olympic Games around 776 BC. The modern versions we know today evolved later, with different countries creating their own styles.
700
Which two U.S. states begin with the letter T?
Texas and Tennessee
700
What movie is "Hakuna Matata" from?
A. Aladdin B. The Lion King C. The Jungle Book
C. The Lion King
700
Who is this former Green Party leader?
A. Eamon Ryan B. Trevor Sargent C. John Gormley
C. John Gormley
John Gormley was leader of the Green Party from 2007 to 2011, leading the party into government and serving as Minister for the Environment during that period.
700
Which city has been named Ireland's most romantic?
A. Cork B. Dublin C. Galway
C. Galway
700
In a game of poker, what does a "flush" consist of?
Five cards of the same suit
750
Which Irish artist played two sold-out gigs at the Aviva stadium last weekend?
A. Niall Horan B. CMAT C. Dermot Kennedy
C. Dermot Kennedy
750
What is the name of the oldest pub in Ireland, located in County Westmeath and dating back to 900 AD?
A. The Brazen Head B. Sean's Bar C. John Kavanagh's (The Gravediggers)
B. Sean's Bar
750
Which river flows through the rainforest in Brazil?
A. Nile River B. Amazon River C. Mississippi River
B. Amazon River
750
What is the only mammal that can fly?
Bat
750
What is James bonds car brand name?
Aston Martin
800
Where in Ireland did the RMS Titanic make its final stop before heading into the Atlantic on its maiden voyage?
A. Belfast, Antrim B. Cobh, Cork C. Dublin
B. Cobh, Cork
800
Which Irish artist released this album?
A. U2 B. The Mary Wallopers C. Thin Lizzy
C. Thin Lizzy
800
In Chess what is the only piece that can jump over another piece?
A. The Queen B. The Knight C. The Rook
B. The Knight
800
Which animal can sleep standing up?
A. Horse B. Penguin C. Kangaroo
A. Horse
Horses can sleep while standing thanks to a special system of tendons and ligaments in their legs called the stay apparatus, which locks their legs in place. This helps them rest while staying ready to run quickly if they sense danger. They still usually lie down for short periods to get their deepest sleep.
800
Which vehicle holds the record for the most units sold worldwide?
A) Ford F-150 B) Toyota Corolla C) Volkswagen Golf
B) Toyota Corolla
The Toyota Corolla is the world's best-selling car model, with over 50 million units sold since it was first introduced in 1966. It has earned its reputation through reliability, affordability, and global popularity.
850
Ireland was hit by another heatwave last week, which county recorded the peak temperature of 32.2°C?
A. Galway B. Donegal C. Cork
A. Galway
850
This 1984 classic horror movie is called "A Nightmare on ____ Street?"
A Nightmare on Elm Street
850
What is the only continent without an active volcano?
A. Europe B. Australia C. Antarctica
B. Australia
850
Bananas are slightly radioactive because they contain which chemical element?
A. Carbon B. Calcium C. Potassium
C. Potassium
850
Argentina will face Spain in Sunday's final, looking to win their ___th World Cup...
A. 4th B. 5th C. 6th
A. 4th
900
What is the strongest muscle in the human body?
A. The tongue B. The heart C. The jaw muscle
C. The jaw muscle
900
Which Irish artist released this album?
A. Christy Moore B. Enya C. Sinead O' Connor
B. Enya
900
What is the largest island in the Caribbean?
A. Jamaica B. Cuba C. Puerto Rico
B. Cuba
900
What animal cannot move its eyes?
A. Owl B. Eagle C. Dolphin
A. Owl
Owls cannot move their eyes because their eyes are shaped like tubes and are fixed in their sockets. Instead of moving their eyes, they can rotate their heads up to 270 degrees, giving them an incredible view of their surroundings.
900
Who acquired Rolls-Royce in the year 1998?
A) BMW B) Mercedes-Benz C) Volkswagen
A) BMW
In 1998, BMW acquired the rights to the Rolls-Royce name and logo. Although Volkswagen bought the Rolls-Royce factory and some assets, BMW gained the rights to the famous Rolls-Royce brand and has produced Rolls-Royce cars since 2003.