Another range from the set of the buzzer questions used in the aforementioned Lightspeed Event
The earliest record of this sport dates back to 23BC and until
1919 female spectators were banned. As a youngster to enter this sport you need
to weigh at least 165 pounds and be 173cm tall. This is the national sport of
Japan and the Grand Champion is known as a Yokozuna
Sumo
Wrestling
Which game was named by its inventor, Peter Adolph, after a bird
of prey commonly known as the Eurasian Hobby? It was first released in 1946
although initially only available through the magazine called “The Boys Own
Paper”. The game was referenced by the
Undertones in their hit song “My Perfect Cousin” and cardigan buttons were used
as bases for the first set of players. Since then Hasbro have purchased the
company who produce the game although the basic set up of a cloth pitch, a
goalkeeper on a stick and 10 plastic figurines per side remains.
Subuetteo
Before his career as a politician this man worked as a trainee
chef whilst also training as an amateur boxer. Between 1970 and 2010 he was the
labour MP for Hull East. Who was the deputy Prime Minister between 1997-2007?
John
Prescott
This country is divided into 23 provinces and has a population of
around 35 million. A Golden Sun is depicted at the centre of its flag and until
the 19th century this country was ruled by Spain. Its national
anthem is “Hear Oh Mortals” and in 1982 this country went to war with Great
Britain. Name the country that has Buenos Aires as its capital.
Argentina
In which year did the following all occur – Prince Charles
attended the funeral of King Olaf of Norway, his son William had to undergo
emergency surgery after being hit with a golf ball, John Mccarthy was released
by Lebanese terrorists, major supermarkets were given Permission to open on
Sundays in the UK and Brian Adams topped the UK Charts with the theme song from
Robin Hood Prince of Thieves.
1991
This billionaire’s real first name is Keith although you rarely
hear it being used. The Private Eye often refer to him as “The Dirty Digger”
and in order to enhance his US business prospects he became an American citizen
in 1985 where he began to take over mainstream media companies including 20th
Century Fox and Harpercollins. What is the name of the media mogul who made the
News Corporation one of the most influential companies in the World?
Rupert
Murdoch
The cornerstone of this famous building was laid 3 weeks before
the economic crisis known as “Black Friday”. It was designed by the architects
Shreve, Lamb and Harmon and was built on the former site of the Waldorf Astoria
Hotel. Standing at over 1,400 feet tall from the ground to the tip of the roof
flagpole, name this building which was the tallest building in the world when
it was opened in 1931?
Empire
State Building
This novel is set in a
village called Tevershall and centres around the events in a mansion called
Wragby Hall. Which novel was written in 1928 but did not become available to
the general public in 1960 following a landmark court case which resulted in
Penguin Books being prosecuted under the Obscene Publications Act? It was also
the last novel by DH Lawrence.
Lady
Chatterlys Lover
Born in Scotland in 1723, which moral philosopher and economist is
best known for his works entitled The
Theory of Moral Sentiments and Wealth
of Nations?
Adam Smith
In Computing what does the B stand for the in term USB?
Bus
English Rugby Players Simon Shaw,
Nick Kennedy, Delon Armitage and Jonny Wilkinson all played club rugby
last season for which Heineken Cup Winning side?
Toulon
