50 for fun; Phil Brown's trivia quiz POST PUZZLER.Byline: Phil Brown Phil Brown may refer to:
1 What is the name of the new prime minister of Japan, at the age of 52 the country's youngest since World War II? 2 Which US golfer hit a hole in one too late to make any difference to Europe's crushing Ryder Cup Ryder Cup Biennial team golf event first held in 1927. It was originally played between teams of golfers from the U.S. and Britain; since 1979 players opposing the U.S. have been chosen from all of Europe. The trophy was donated by the British seed merchant Samuel Ryder. victory at the K Club? 3 In which country would you find the oil terminal of Nigg? 4 Which runner set this year's worldleading marathon time in Berlin on Sunday, missing the world record by 61 seconds? 5 The "star" Castor, one of the Twins in the constellation Gemini, has been found by astronomers to be a group of at least 12 stars - true or false? 6 One of the Ukraine tennis players facing Great Britain Great Britain, officially United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, constitutional monarchy (2005 est. pop. 60,441,000), 94,226 sq mi (244,044 sq km), on the British Isles, off W Europe. The country is often referred to simply as Britain. in last week's Davis Cup Davis Cup: see tennis. Davis Cup Trophy awarded to the winning team of an international tennis tournament for men. It was donated in 1900 by Dwight F. match had the same name as his legendary athlete father - what was it? 7 At which battle of 1356 was the French king John II captured by the English? 8 In last week's cricket county championship relegation decider, Yorkshire and Durham in fact both survived - because which other county took just one point out of 22 from their last fixture? 9 Which US state declared independence from Mexico in 1846 under a flag of a grizzly bear grizzly bear or grizzly, large, powerful North American brown bear, characterized by gray-streaked, or grizzled, fur. Grizzlies are 6 to 8 ft (180–250 cm) long, stand 3 1-2 to 4 ft (105–120 cm) at the humped shoulder, and weigh up to and red star? 10 Which actor has angrily denied reports that he is to star in a film of the life of naturalist Steve Irwin
Stephen Robert Irwin (February 22, 1962 – September 4, 2006), known simply as Steve Irwin and nicknamed "The Crocodile Hunter , saying it would be like "dancing on my friend's grave"? 11 Who scored the goal which gave Bolton their first away league win of 2006 on Monday? 12 Of which Championship club has John Carver been made caretaker manager? 13 The National Trust has been attacked by admirers of which author over plans to use his old home as a holiday cottage? 14 In which country would you find the Indian Ocean city of Port Elizabeth? 15 The world's smallest recognised dog breed, the Chihuahua, is named after Mexico's largest state - true or false? 16 What is by far the best-known work by the author of the novels Typee, Ornoo and Billy Budd? 17 The gulf of Riga Noun 1. Gulf of Riga - an inlet of the Baltic Sea between Latvia and Estonia Baltic, Baltic Sea - a sea in northern Europe; stronghold of the Russian navy is an offshoot of which of the world's seas? 18 The story of Maria Augusta Kutschera and the family she married into is the basis for which much-loved film? 19 Which actress links the films Blowup, Yanks and Steaming? 20 The 1956 film High Society with Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra and Grace Kelly was a remake of which film? 21 In the 19th century, what would you have been expected to do with a billycock bil·ly·cock n. Chiefly British A felt hat with a low, rounded crown, similar to a derby. [Perhaps from earlier bullycocked, cocked in the fashion of a swashbuckler : bully ? 22 What nationality was leading 1950s racing driver Juan Manuel Fangio  This is the current !Help improve it to match the quality of an ideal F1 article as shown in the style guidelines. ? 23 An isohyet on a map connects points having equal what? 24 The famous Scottish landmark of Fingal's Cave is on which island? 25 Tim Wheeler and Mark Hamilton are members of which top rock group? 26 Which small fish sometimes nicknamed a shark-sucker was superstitiously supposed to be strong enough to stop ships in their tracks? 27 In which year (three either way) did passenger services begin on the London Underground? 28 The youth wing of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union Communist Party of the Soviet Union (CPSU) Major political party of Russia and the Soviet Union from the Russian Revolution of 1917 to 1991. It arose from the Bolshevik wing of the Russian Social-Democratic Workers' Party. - with a membership of 40 million - was usually known by what Russian abbreviation? 29 In Greek myth the dawn goddess was Eos - who was her Roman equivalent? 30 Blue whales can emit low-frequency sounds far louder than a jet engine at take-off - true or false? 31 For what reason was the entire US telephone network deliberately shut down for one minute in 1922? 32 In which ocean does the major Benguela Current flow? 33 Her first hit in this country was Let's Stay Together and her original name was Anna Mae Bullock - which singer? 34 The 19th century game of "Poona" - itself based on far older games - is the ancestor of which modern sport? 35 Which cyclist won the men's world championship road race at the weekend? 36 Which country is bringing out the heroic film Nomad, widely believed to be a counter to bumbling, bigoted character Borat (comedian Sasha Baron Cohen cohen or kohen (Hebrew: “priest”) Jewish priest descended from Zadok (a descendant of Aaron), priest at the First Temple of Jerusalem. The biblical priesthood was hereditary and male. )? 37 Which British sailor has just won eight races out of 11 in his class in the trial regatta for the 2008 Beijing Olympics? 38 Chart-topping duo The Justified Ancients of Mu Mu, who burned pounds 1m of their royalties, were best known under which band name? 39 "If you can't take a punch you should play table tennis" - Pierre Berbizier, a French international in which sport? 40 The Prince Imperial of which country died while serving as a British Army lieutenant in the Zulu war of 1879? 41 For which film did the late composer Malcolm Arnold win an Oscar? 42 Aside from special awards, who is the youngest-ever Oscar winner (Best Supporting Actress in 1973)? 43 The only legitimate son of which English monarch drowned in the sinking of the White Ship in 1120? 44 A few miles from the famous heads of Mount Rushmore, an even bigger stillunfinished sculpture has been in progress since 1948 - of whom is it a representation? 45 The contraction of the name of an ancient fair at the town of Ely gives us which word for shoddy, second-rate goods? 46 Which two countries will join the EU on January 1, 2007? 47 What kind of creatures are kept by an apiarist? 48 Author Daniel Defoe joined a rebellion in 1685, noticing the name Robinson Crusoe on a gravestone while in hiding after it failed: who led the rebellion? 49 Which country produces about twothirds of the world's sweet potatoes? 50 Jenni Falconer, pictured right, has just taken up what prominent role? ANSWERS 1 Shinzo Abe' 2 Scott Verplank' 3 Scotland' 4Haile Gebrselassie' 5 False (only six known)' 6 Sergei Bubka' 7 Poitiers' 8 Nottinghamshire' 9 California' 10 Russell Crowe' 11 Kevin Nolan' 12 Leeds United' 13 Thomas Hardy' 14 South Africa' 15 True' 16 Moby Dick (by Herman Melville)' 17 The Baltic' 18 The Sound Of Music' 19Vanessa Red grave' 20 The Philadelphia Story' 21 Wear it (kind of bowler hat)' 22 Argentinian' 23 Rainfall' 24 Staffa' 25 Ash' 26 The remora' 27 In 1863' 28 Komsomol' 29 Aurora'30 True' 31 Inventor Alexander Graham Bell's funeral' 32 The (South) Atlantic' 33 Tina Turner' 34 Badminton' 35 Paolo Bettini' 36 Kazakhstan' 37 Ben Ainslie' 38 The KLF' 39 Rugby union' 40 France' 41 The Bridge On The River Kwai' 42 Tatum O'Neal (for Paper Moon)' 43 Henry I' 44 (Lakota warrior) Crazy Horse' 45 Tawdry (St Audrey)' 46 Bulgaria and Romania' 47 48 The Duke of Monmouth' 49 China' 50 National Lottery draw presenter. CAPTION(S): What prominent job has been taken on by Jenni Falconer? See question 50 |
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