Quiz Number #640

Round 1

1. Spelling – MISINTERPRETED : Def: Somebody pronounced or got something wrong.

2. The Lake District is a National Park in England. How many National Parks are there in Scotland?

2

3. What is the word that describes a circular building, such as the two former tunnel entrances which flank the River Clyde at Finnieston and Govan?

Rotunda

4. Saipan is a film that tells the story of the fall out between Roy Keane & Mick McCarthy. Who plays Mick McCarthy?

Steve Coogan

5. The Pringles BBQ flavour in the deep-burgundy, brown tube are called what?

Texas BBQ

6. The Spanish word “manzana” translates into what in French?

Pomme

7. Which ex-wife of Sylvester Stallone, played the role of Rocky’s opponent’s wife, Ivan Drago in Rocky IV?

Brigitte Nielsen

8. In which of these areas does shoe size numbering differ it referring to men’s or women’s shoes?

US | EU | UK

US

9. Which of these voice-over artist is famous for voicing The X Factor?

Evan Davis | Dave Lamb | Marcus Bentley | Peter Dickson

Peter Dickson

10. What is the name of the Royal Navy’s current fleet flagship?

HMS Prince of Wales

11. James King filed a patent for the first drum machine in 1851. What was it used for?

Washing Machine | Making Music | Ammunition | Brake Systems

12. Which tax directly funds UK motorway lamp posts to be lit up?
Council Tax | Vehicle Excise Duty | Fuel Duty | None of these

None of These (in the wording of the question “directly”)

Final Rounds

Wheel – Aircraft

1. The Hindenburg disaster involving a Luftschiff Zeppelin occurred in 1937 in which country?
USA

2. Which word describes an aircraft’s height above sea level?
Altitude

3. What is the term for the main central body of an aircraft, which houses the crew, passengers and cargo, and connects the wings and tail?
Fuselage

4. The Harrier jump jet was capable of V/STOL operations. What does V/STOL stand for?
Vertical/short Takeoff and Landing

5. Pilots generally prefer to take off and land into which type of wind?
Headwind | Tailwind
Headwind

Double Up
1. First names of the two comedians that collaborated with The Lightning Seeds on the England song “Three Lions”?
David | Frank

2. Which two drinks are mixed to make a Rusty Nail cocktail?
Whisky | Drambuie (one is a registered brand)

3. The first two films that Danny Boyle directed that starred Ewan McGregor?
Shallow Grave | Trainspotting

4. Name the surnames of the incumbent German Chancellor and the most recent former holder of the office?
(Friedrich) Merz | (Olaf) Scholz

5. First names of White and Jordan who present a radio show on talkSPORT?
Jim | Simon

 Additional

Countdown

Answer: Gratitude

Letters: Attire Dug

Hint:  A feeling of thankfulness and appreciation.

Tie Break:

At 12:00 noon today, what was the value of one Bitcoin in pounds sterling (£)?

£52,568.43 (check Google on day of quiz for this tie break question)

Bonus – Rise of the Vape Shop! Brand recognition picture round.

Question – what was it before it was a vape shop?

• PoundWorld
• MFI
• Phones 4u
• Maplin
• Topshop
• Debenhams