General
Which ocean surrounds the Maldives?
Indian Ocean
What is the national flower of Wales?
Daffodil.
Which furry creatures lived on Wimbledon Common?
Wombles.
Which country is thought to have the most highway miles in the world?
China
What was soaked in vinegar then hung on a string?
Conker.
Which organ can account for up to 30% of a shark’s total body mass?
Liver
Zurich is the capital of which country?
Switzerland
What is the name of the anthemic dance in The Rocky Horror Picture Show at the beginning?
The Time Warp
In English, what does the Latin word Tempus mean?
Time
What is Thailand’s capital city?
Bangkok
What is a dog’s permanent tooth count?
42
What is the most uncommon blood type?
AB negative
Which Only Fools and Horses character was played by Jim Broadbent?
Roy Slater
What are nails made of?
Keratin
In golf, how long are players permitted to look for their ball?
5 minutes
What is the longest river in the UK?
River Severn 354km
Mastermind has been on our screens for years. When did the BBC quiz show start?
1972
And what is the coldest planet in our solar system?
Uranus (the temperature has been recorded at -224C)
In the 1800s, before the phrase “cheese,” said the name of dried fruit was used to induce people to smile before a photograph.
Prunes
Which continent has the largest freshwater resources?
Antarctica
Ever since World War Two, what beverage equipment is furnished in British battle tanks?
Tea-Making Equipment
“You talkin’ to me,” as Robert De Niro famously says in this 1976 thriller
Taxi Driver
What is the fastest-flying bird in the world?
Peregrine Falcon
What animal has the longest lifespan?
Giant Tortoise 80-120 years
In an iconic scene from The Godfather, what kind of animal’s head is front and center?
A Horse