-Fred, Velma and Shaggy. Can you you name one of the Big 5 African animals?
-Rhino
-I know you do Scooby but its not your team's turn
=O =O =O =O =O =D>
;D ;D
That's so bad, it's quite good ! ;D ;D ;D ;D
Cheers - Phil
Brilliant! Made me laugh. =D> =D>
=D> :D Not bad.
;D ;D ;D
Stolen for Facebook!
Quote from: Ithoriel on 24 May 2015, 02:28:48 PM
;D ;D ;D
Stolen for Facebook!
Thats where I stole it from
;D ;D ;D
Couple of weeks ago I ran a Quiz night. This is the Current Affairs Round
What Standard International (SI) unit is used to express flow rate of electric charge, i.e. the current?
From which fruitcake, which often contains currants, is it traditional to save a slice from, in order to celebrate birth of your first child.
What Ocean current crosses the Atlantic, starting from the tip of Florida, and is responsible for Britain being warmer than an island this far north should be?
What is female equivalent of a Sultan called?
Which member of the Great British Bake Off team is nicknamed 'Bez' by the others?
Ribes nigrum is a woody shrub in the family Grossulariaceae, grown for its piquant berries. What is it called in English?
Christopher Frederick "Bunny" Currant received numerous medals in the Second World War for his efforts fighting the Nazis, and was even famous enough to play himself alongside David Niven in the 1941 film 'First of the Few. In which branch of the Armed Forces did he serve?
The justification for something's existence is often referred to by which French phrase?
What word for money comes from the idea that it flows, and has its roots in the Latin 'To run'?
Following the General Election, David Liddington has been reappointed as which minister?
Bagsie I can have Mrs Techno in my team.
She'll know the ones I don't. :D
Cheers - Phil
What Standard International (SI) unit is used to express flow rate of electric charge, i.e. the current?
Volt
From which fruitcake, which often contains currants, is it traditional to save a slice from, in order to celebrate birth of your first child.
A Fruitcake
What Ocean current crosses the Atlantic, starting from the tip of Florida, and is responsible for Britain being warmer than an island this far north should be?
North Atlantic Drift
What is female equivalent of a Sultan called?
Sultana
Which member of the Great British Bake Off team is nicknamed 'Bez' by the others?
Ummm Bez?
Ribes nigrum is a woody shrub in the family Grossulariaceae, grown for its piquant berries. What is it called in English?
No idea
Christopher Frederick "Bunny" Currant received numerous medals in the Second World War for his efforts fighting the Nazis, and was even famous enough to play himself alongside David Niven in the 1941 film 'First of the Few. In which branch of the Armed Forces did he serve?
To be honest I have never heard of him
The justification for something's existence is often referred to by which French phrase?
Nope
What word for money comes from the idea that it flows, and has its roots in the Latin 'To run'?
Havent a clue
Following the General Election, David Liddington has been reappointed as which minister?
Sorry
Quote from: Last Hussar on 26 May 2015, 06:49:43 PM
What Standard International (SI) unit is used to express flow rate of electric charge, i.e. the current?
Amps
Quote from: Last Hussar on 26 May 2015, 06:49:43 PM
From which fruitcake, which often contains currants, is it traditional to save a slice from, in order to celebrate birth of your first child.
No idea.
Quote from: Last Hussar on 26 May 2015, 06:49:43 PM
What Ocean current crosses the Atlantic, starting from the tip of Florida, and is responsible for Britain being warmer than an island this far north should be?
Gulf stream?
Quote from: Last Hussar on 26 May 2015, 06:49:43 PM
What is female equivalent of a Sultan called?
Khaleesi?! ;)
Quote from: Last Hussar on 26 May 2015, 06:49:43 PM
Which member of the Great British Bake Off team is nicknamed 'Bez' by the others?
Never watched it.
Quote from: Last Hussar on 26 May 2015, 06:49:43 PM
Ribes nigrum is a woody shrub in the family Grossulariaceae, grown for its piquant berries. What is it called in English?
From the Latin, I'd guess blackberry?
Quote from: Last Hussar on 26 May 2015, 06:49:43 PM
Christopher Frederick "Bunny" Currant received numerous medals in the Second World War for his efforts fighting the Nazis, and was even famous enough to play himself alongside David Niven in the 1941 film 'First of the Few. In which branch of the Armed Forces did he serve?
33% chance of success, I'll guess RAF?
Quote from: Last Hussar on 26 May 2015, 06:49:43 PM
The justification for something's existence is often referred to by which French phrase?
C'est la vie.
Quote from: Last Hussar on 26 May 2015, 06:49:43 PM
What word for money comes from the idea that it flows, and has its roots in the Latin 'To run'?
Currency.
Quote from: Last Hussar on 26 May 2015, 06:49:43 PM
Following the General Election, David Liddington has been reappointed as which minister?
Not a clue on that.
Current affairs! After those questions! Very clever prunes!. :D
Raisin enough to give them a go!
Quote from: Last Hussar on 26 May 2015, 06:49:43 PM
Couple of weeks ago I ran a Quiz night. This is the Current Affairs Round
What Standard International (SI) unit is used to express flow rate of electric charge, i.e. the current?
amps
From which fruitcake, which often contains currants, is it traditional to save a slice from, in order to celebrate birth of your first child.
wedding cake
What Ocean current crosses the Atlantic, starting from the tip of Florida, and is responsible for Britain being warmer than an island this far north should be?
The Gulf Stream
What is female equivalent of a Sultan called?
sultana
Which member of the Great British Bake Off team is nicknamed ‘Bez’ by the others?
Mary Berry
Ribes nigrum is a woody shrub in the family Grossulariaceae, grown for its piquant berries. What is it called in English?
Blackthorne or sloe
Christopher Frederick "Bunny" Currant received numerous medals in the Second World War for his efforts fighting the Nazis, and was even famous enough to play himself alongside David Niven in the 1941 film ‘First of the Few. In which branch of the Armed Forces did he serve?
Commando
The justification for something’s existence is often referred to by which French phrase?
c'est be pas varis
What word for money comes from the idea that it flows, and has its roots in the Latin ‘To run’?
currency
Following the General Election, David Liddington has been reappointed as which minister?
environment
I thought there might have been a question like
What is the name of the famous book by John Steinbeck about the Great depression?
Quote from: Last Hussar on 26 May 2015, 06:49:43 PM
Couple of weeks ago I ran a Quiz night. This is the Current Affairs Round
1.What Standard International (SI) unit is used to express flow rate of electric charge, i.e. the current?
2.From which fruitcake, which often contains currants, is it traditional to save a slice from, in order to celebrate birth of your first child.
3.What Ocean current crosses the Atlantic, starting from the tip of Florida, and is responsible for Britain being warmer than an island this far north should be?
4.What is female equivalent of a Sultan called?
5.Which member of the Great British Bake Off team is nicknamed 'Bez' by the others?
6.Ribes nigrum is a woody shrub in the family Grossulariaceae, grown for its piquant berries. What is it called in English?
7.Christopher Frederick "Bunny" Currant received numerous medals in the Second World War for his efforts fighting the Nazis, and was even famous enough to play himself alongside David Niven in the 1941 film 'First of the Few. In which branch of the Armed Forces did he serve?
8.The justification for something's existence is often referred to by which French phrase?
9.What word for money comes from the idea that it flows, and has its roots in the Latin 'To run'?
10.Following the General Election, David Liddington has been reappointed as which minister?
1. Amp sure its not volt. Ohm, watt can it be?
2. Wedding Cake.
3. Gulf Stream
4. Sultana
5. Pass
6. Blackcurrant bush?
7. RAF
8. Raison d'être
9. Currency
10. Ambassador to Del Monte?
Wedding Cake - The second most effective contraception known to man
Westmarcher wins with 7
1 What Standard International (SI) unit is used to express flow rate of electric charge, i.e. the current?
Ampere or amp
2 From which fruitcake, which often contains currants, is it traditional to save a slice from, in order to celebrate birth of your first child.
Wedding Cake
3 What Ocean current crosses the Atlantic, starting from the tip of Florida, and is responsible for Britain being warmer than an island this far north should be?
The Gulf Stream and/or North Atlantic Drift
4 What is female equivalent of a Sultan called?
Sultana
5 Which member of the Great British Bake Off team is nicknamed 'Bez' by the others?
Mary Berry – apparently after Bez of the Happy Mondays!
6 Ribes nigrum is a woody shrub in the family Grossulariaceae, grown for its piquant berries. What is it called in English?
Blackcurrant.
7 Christopher Frederick "Bunny" Currant received numerous medals in the Second World War for his efforts fighting the Nazis, and was even famous enough to play himself alongside David Niven in the 1941 film 'First of the Few. In which branch of the Armed Forces did he serve?
RAF
8 The justification for something's existence is often referred to by which French phrase?
Raison d'etre.
9 What word for money comes from the idea that it flows, and has its roots in the Latin 'To run'?
Currency. In the 50s the Bank of England actually modelled the country's finances with a water based computer.
10 Following the General Election, David Liddington has been reappointed as which minister?
Minister for Europe.
I had to do a 'real Current affairs' question at the end - its quite hard to write that many Current Pun jokes.
Lets try another round....
Thesaurus Songbook
I'm going to give you some song lyrics that have been reworded with synonyms – you need to state what the song is
1 I bade farewell to the quintessential American woman, then travelled to the earth bank in a Chevrolet, although upon arriving the water body was arid. The locals were partaking of fermented grain spirits, believing that our lives were over.
2 I am prepared to perambulate almost 805 kilometres, and further more would stroll another 805. You are gazing upon the male who is willing to travel 1609 kilometres on foot merely to collapse at the entrance to your house.
3 I am merely a destitute young man, from an equally impoverished household. Please do not make my existence suffer this horrible situation.
4 The situation can not get any worse, it can only improve, now we have encountered each other.
5 I am going to impart to you some information, which I am certain you will comprehend, for that entity is the fact that I wish for our carpal areas to grasp each other.
6 I am unable to receive any fulfilment, I do not obtain gratification, though I attempt it repeatedly, I do not get any, no I don't, not at all.
7 We moved rhythmically to the finest melody for all the hours of darkness, and I could remember all the lyrics. Although I have forgotten the tune and words now, the girl will not pass out of my memory, because of the boogying we did to the aforementioned tune.
8 The underworld has disappeared, and the Kingdom of God has arrived, meaning there is nothing left to be scared of, so wiggle your buttocks and locate yourself with me. Now shout excitedly. I am destroying the representation of my previous image with fire. You are the person who gives a solid basis to my feelings, beloved. Please allow yourself to be amused by me.
9 Both of us should be present, as well as edible shellfish from beneath coastal waters. I also require air to move from a high pressure system to a low pressure system, while precipitation is needed but should be infrequent, plus a minced beef dish from Texas and Mexico, as well as a carbonated white wine.
10 As it stands, things are almost finished. I am confronting the end of the show, a metaphor for death. So mate I will make this understandable, I'll make my justification, and I am confident of it. My existence has been broad, using all the opportunities available; but even better, I completed it by the method I wished to use.
1 American Pie
2 I would walk 500 miles
3 Bohemian Rhapsody
4 Things can only get better
5 I wanna hold your hand
6 I can't get no .... .... ... satisfaction
7 ??
8 ??
9 ??
10 My Way
I don't expect anyone here to get #7.
I've just worked it out using Google!
No idea on some of these, they ring a bell but I can't quite 'translate' them back to the real songs...
Quote from: Last Hussar on 27 May 2015, 08:28:26 PM
1 I bade farewell to the quintessential American woman, then travelled to the earth bank in a Chevrolet, although upon arriving the water body was arid. The locals were partaking of fermented grain spirits, believing that our lives were over.
Don Henley? - American Pie
Quote from: Last Hussar on 27 May 2015, 08:28:26 PM
2 I am prepared to perambulate almost 805 kilometres, and further more would stroll another 805. You are gazing upon the male who is willing to travel 1609 kilometres on foot merely to collapse at the entrance to your house.
Proclaimers - 500 Miles
Quote from: Last Hussar on 27 May 2015, 08:28:26 PM
3 I am merely a destitute young man, from an equally impoverished household. Please do not make my existence suffer this horrible situation.
Queen - Bohemian Rhapsody
Quote from: Last Hussar on 27 May 2015, 08:28:26 PM
4 The situation can not get any worse, it can only improve, now we have encountered each other.
??
Quote from: Last Hussar on 27 May 2015, 08:28:26 PM
5 I am going to impart to you some information, which I am certain you will comprehend, for that entity is the fact that I wish for our carpal areas to grasp each other.
??
Quote from: Last Hussar on 27 May 2015, 08:28:26 PM
6 I am unable to receive any fulfilment, I do not obtain gratification, though I attempt it repeatedly, I do not get any, no I don't, not at all.
Rolling Stones - Can't Get No Satisfaction
Quote from: Last Hussar on 27 May 2015, 08:28:26 PM
7 We moved rhythmically to the finest melody for all the hours of darkness, and I could remember all the lyrics. Although I have forgotten the tune and words now, the girl will not pass out of my memory, because of the boogying we did to the aforementioned tune.
??
Quote from: Last Hussar on 27 May 2015, 08:28:26 PM
8 The underworld has disappeared, and the Kingdom of God has arrived, meaning there is nothing left to be scared of, so wiggle your buttocks and locate yourself with me. Now shout excitedly. I am destroying the representation of my previous image with fire. You are the person who gives a solid basis to my feelings, beloved. Please allow yourself to be amused by me.
??
Quote from: Last Hussar on 27 May 2015, 08:28:26 PM
9 Both of us should be present, as well as edible shellfish from beneath coastal waters. I also require air to move from a high pressure system to a low pressure system, while precipitation is needed but should be infrequent, plus a minced beef dish from Texas and Mexico, as well as a carbonated white wine.
??
Quote from: Last Hussar on 27 May 2015, 08:28:26 PM
10 As it stands, things are almost finished. I am confronting the end of the show, a metaphor for death. So mate I will make this understandable, I'll make my justification, and I am confident of it. My existence has been broad, using all the opportunities available; but even better, I completed it by the method I wished to use.
Sinatra - My Way
I don't know who Don Henley is, but he'll be annoyed Don McClean's been getting the credit for 40 years!
7 is a One Direction song.
Quote from: Last Hussar on 27 May 2015, 10:52:53 PM
I don't know who Don Henley is, but he'll be annoyed Don McClean's been getting the credit for 40 years!
I knew it was a Don... Don Henley was the singer/drummer for the Eagles, then he went solo with songs like 'Boys of Summer'.
7 is "Best Song Ever" then.
8 is Robbie Williams "Let Me Entertain You"
9 is Nat King Cole "Let there be love" - remembered the lyrics but not the song or artist took a while to get my google-fu working :)
How are people not getting answers that other people have already given!
I agree with all of Nobby's answers. :D
But I couldn't get 7,8 & 9 until.....he told us.
(Should have got No.8 though.)
Do some more, L/H ! :)....Good fun. :-bd
Cheers - Phil
Drat, missed last orders for this one!
Quote from: Last Hussar on 28 May 2015, 01:16:38 AM
How are people not getting answers that other people have already given!
I had the thing open as a separate tab and went back to it from time to time as inspiration or frustration hit :)
Before posting I refreshed the page and then deleted any answers already given but if I'd just posted it there would have been at least a couple of "I dunno" entries that others had worked out by then.
Here are Mrs Orcs answers. I just sent her the quiz so she had no ide of answers already here
Answers?
1. American Pie
2. 500 miles
3. Bohemian Rhapsody
4. THings can only get better
5. I want to hold your hand
6. Satisfaction
7. Best song ever
8. Let me entertain you
9. Let there be love
10. My way
I've got no more songs prepped. :(
Want to try the Better Known As round? See if you can do it WITHOUT Google, like the people at the Quiz (I don't expect non-locals to get #6!)
I'm going to give you the official name of something, you are going to tell me what everybody usually calls it.
1 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue is usually called...
2 Which modern building is officially 30 St Mary Axe, London, EC3A 8EP.
3 An instrumental version of the song "I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free", recorded by Nina Simone, is better known as the theme to which BBC TV arts programme which changes part of its name every year.
4 Given a formal name for the first time in 2012, The Queen Elizabeth Tower is often erroneously called what?
5 Why do most people know the folk song 'Bardon Green', once described by Billy Connelly as the English National Anthem?
6 How do most people refer to 43 Bierton Road, Aylesbury?
7 This song was originally called "Hooray for the Swedish Sauna", part of the soundtrack to an Italian 'adult' pseudo-documentary called "Sweden: Heaven and Hell", but has since been popularised by the Muppets, and is played regularly by Simon Mayo on Radio 2.
8 "First Lord of the Treasury" is the correct title of which government member, and appears on the door of their official residence?
9 "The Chain" is the theme tune to which BBC Sports programme?
10 Superstitious actors refer to it as the Scottish Play, as mentioning its name is supposedly cursed. You are not superstitious actors so will quite happily tell me what it is.
Quote from: Just a few Orcs on 28 May 2015, 03:17:48 PM
Here are Mrs Orcs answers. I just sent her the quiz so she had no ide of answers already here
Answers?
1. American Pie
2. 500 miles
3. Bohemian Rhapsody
4. THings can only get better
5. I want to hold your hand
6. Satisfaction
7. Best song ever
8. Let me entertain you
9. Let there be love
10. My way
Attractive, clever, patience of a Saint. God knows what she sees in you!
1 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue is usually called... - The White House
2 Which modern building is officially 30 St Mary Axe, London, EC3A 8EP. - The Gherkin
3 An instrumental version of the song "I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free", recorded by Nina Simone, is better known as the theme to which BBC TV arts programme which changes part of its name every year. - No idea
4 Given a formal name for the first time in 2012, The Queen Elizabeth Tower is often erroneously called what? - Big Ben
5 Why do most people know the folk song 'Bardon Green', once described by Billy Connelly as the English National Anthem? - The Archers Theme Tune?
6 How do most people refer to 43 Bierton Road, Aylesbury? - No idea. Where's Aylesbury?
7 This song was originally called "Hooray for the Swedish Sauna", part of the soundtrack to an Italian 'adult' pseudo-documentary called "Sweden: Heaven and Hell", but has since been popularised by the Muppets, and is played regularly by Simon Mayo on Radio 2. - No idea. Glad I don't for so many reasons :)
8 "First Lord of the Treasury" is the correct title of which government member, and appears on the door of their official residence? - The PM
9 "The Chain" is the theme tune to which BBC Sports programme? - No idea
10 Superstitious actors refer to it as the Scottish Play, as mentioning its name is supposedly cursed. You are not superstitious actors so will quite happily tell me what it is. - Macbeth
Quote from: Last Hussar on 28 May 2015, 09:23:57 PM
I've got no more songs prepped. :(
Want to try the Better Known As round? See if you can do it WITHOUT Google, like the people at the Quiz (I don't expect non-locals to get #6!)
I'm going to give you the official name of something, you are going to tell me what everybody usually calls it.
1 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue is usually called...
The White House
2 Which modern building is officially 30 St Mary Axe, London, EC3A 8EP.
The Gherkin
3 An instrumental version of the song "I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free", recorded by Nina Simone, is better known as the theme to which BBC TV arts programme which changes part of its name every year.
Film 20??
4 Given a formal name for the first time in 2012, The Queen Elizabeth Tower is often erroneously called what?
St Stephen's Click Tower or Big Ben
5 Why do most people know the folk song 'Bardon Green', once described by Billy Connelly as the English National Anthem?
The Archers Theme
6 How do most people refer to 43 Bierton Road, Aylesbury?
Stoke Mandaville Hospital
7 This song was originally called "Hooray for the Swedish Sauna", part of the soundtrack to an Italian 'adult' pseudo-documentary called "Sweden: Heaven and Hell", but has since been popularised by the Muppets, and is played regularly by Simon Mayo on Radio 2.
Menamena! Do do de do wop...
8 "First Lord of the Treasury" is the correct title of which government member, and appears on the door of their official residence?
PM
9 "The Chain" is the theme tune to which BBC Sports programme?
Formula 1.
10 Superstitious actors refer to it as the Scottish Play, as mentioning its name is supposedly cursed. You are not superstitious actors so will quite happily tell me what it is.
Macbeth.
The Chain is The Formula 1 theme tune.
As for the other unanaswered ones I have no idea :D
Lemmy pretty much got most of them:
1 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue is usually called...
The White House
2 Which modern building is officially 30 St Mary Axe, London, EC3A 8EP.
The Gherkin
3 An instrumental version of the song "I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free", recorded by Nina Simone, is better known as the theme to which BBC TV arts programme which changes part of its name every year.
Film [year]
4 Given a formal name for the first time in 2012, The Queen Elizabeth Tower is often erroneously called what?
"Big Ben"
5 Why do most people know the folk song 'Bardon Green', once described by Billy Connelly as the English National Anthem?
It's the theme from "The Archers"
6 How do most people refer to 43 Bierton Road, Aylesbury?
Aylesbury Prison
7 This song was originally called "Hooray for the Swedish Sauna", part of the soundtrack to an Italian 'adult' pseudo-documentary called "Sweden: Heaven and Hell", but has since been popularised by the Muppets, and is played regularly by Simon Mayo on Radio 2.
Mah Nà Mah Nà
8 "First Lord of the Treasury" is the correct title of which government member, and appears on the door of their official residence?
The Prime Minister
9 "The Chain" is the theme tune to which BBC Sports programme?
BBC's Formula One coverage
10 Superstitious actors refer to it as the Scottish Play, as mentioning its name is supposedly cursed. You are not superstitious actors so will quite happily tell me what it is.
Macbeth
The Mah na Mah na one always brings a smile to my lips when I think of it - all those families who join in having no idea what its actually from! (It was very soft core early 70s, mostly blondes running round nude from the clip I saw - I think possibly on a Charlie Brooker programme!)
As you can see I didn't do the normal kind of quiz - I wanted to do something a bit different.
Who's up for a 50/50 round?
1 Ant and Dec always try to stand the same way round on telly, to help people remember which is which. As you look at your TV is Declan Donnelly on the left or the on the right?
2 The two sides of a coin are called the obverse and the reverse. On which side is the queen's head on?
3 This year is the 200th anniversary of the battle of Waterloo. When the French advanced towards Wellington's army, were they marching north or were they marching south?
4 In Thunderbirds, which Thunderbird does Virgil fly? Thunderbird One, or Thunderbird two
5 Who has won the most Boat Races – Oxford or Cambridge
6 In Wembley Stadium is the Royal Box in the North Stand, or the South Stand
7 According to the St Mary's website, the present building dates from the 13th Century. Is it from the first half of the century (1200-1249) or the second half (1250-1299)
8 Sir John Hampden – the Pointy Man statue in the [Aylesbury] town square – fought for which side in the English Civil War- Parliament or the King?
9 Which is the higher rank, an Army Captain or a Naval Captain?
10 If you were in space directly above the North Pole, looking down at the Earth, would it be spinning Clockwise, or anti-clockwise.
I pointed out even a monkey with a pin should get 5 right!
Oh...Blimey !
These will mostly be guesses, then..........
1. Never watch them, don't even know which is which.......Erm......Ant
2. Obverse (reasonably confident)
3. North (Complete guess)
4. Two. (if that's wrong , I'll be teed off....Scott flew TB 1)
5. Cambridge (At least they were in the lead the last tine took any notice of that competition...But that was a long time ago.)
6. North (Guessing again)
7. First ? (Not a clue)
8. King ? (Not a clue)
9. Navy (Pretty sure that's right.)
10. Anti-clockwise (I think)
Cheers - A.Monkey. (Thow I bet I kan tipe better than ther Munkee.)
Quote from: Last Hussar on 30 May 2015, 12:50:47 AM
The Mah na Mah na one always brings a smile to my lips when I think of it - all those families who join in having no idea what its actually from!
Who's up for a 50/50 round?
1 Ant and Dec always try to stand the same way round on telly, to help people remember which is which. As you look at your TV is Declan Donnelly on the left or the on the right?
Right
2 The two sides of a coin are called the obverse and the reverse. On which side is the queen's head on?
Heads is obverse
3 This year is the 200th anniversary of the battle of Waterloo. When the French advanced towards Wellington's army, were they marching north or were they marching south?
North
4 In Thunderbirds, which Thunderbird does Virgil fly? Thunderbird One, or Thunderbird two
Scott is one, Virgil is two.
5 Who has won the most Boat Races – Oxford or Cambridge
Cambridge overall, but since the turn of the century Oxford (and why can't other universities enter?)
6 In Wembley Stadium is the Royal Box in the North Stand, or the South Stand
North
7 According to the St Mary's website, the present building dates from the 13th Century. Is it from the first half of the century (1200-1249) or the second half (1250-1299)
Really narrowing down where you live! Waves from Leighton Buzzard!
Oh, later...
8 Sir John Hampden – the Pointy Man statue in the [Aylesbury] town square – fought for which side in the English Civil War- Parliament or the King?
King (unfortunately)
9 Which is the higher rank, an Army Captain or a Naval Captain?
Navy. Which is why marines onboard ship always class one rank higher than army.
10 If you were in space directly above the North Pole, looking down at the Earth, would it be spinning Clockwise, or anti-clockwise.
Withershins/anti-clockwise
I pointed out even a monkey with a pin should get 5 right!
If Will's right, I got more than that damn monkey !.....Huzzah !
Cheers - Phil
Hampden was a traitor - he fought for Parliament because he didn't want to pay the Ship Tax towards the Navy, on the basis Buckinghamshire had no coast line. As an arguement that's up there with arguing for a tax reduction during the battle of Britain because your county doesn't contain any Fighter bases...
And I just assumed Aylesbury was a hotbed of Royalism! :)