What is the name of the syndrome in which hostages grow to empathise with their captors?Stockholm Syndrome.
Which Roman emperor had a horse called INCITATUS?Caligula.
Which rank in the British Army is immediately superior to a Brigadier?Major-General.
On average how long does it take blood to circulate around the human body?23 seconds.
Which songs containing the word "BOAT" provided UK top 20 hits for the following artists,[a] Alma Cogan (1955), [b] Aaliyah (2002), [c] Hues Corporation (1974), [d] Ocean Colour Scene (1996) and [e] Emile Ford & the Checkmates (1960)?[a] "Dreamboat" reached number 1, [b] "Rock the Boat" no.12, [c] "Rock the Boat"- no. 6, [d] "River Boat Song" no.15 and [e] "Slow Boat to China" no.3.
What spirit is added to Cointreau and lemon juice to make the cocktail known as a SIDECAR?Brandy.
How many Victoria crosses were awarded during the Vietnam War?Four (All to Australian servicemen).
In JM Synge's play, what was the name of "The Playboy of the Western World"?Christy Mahon.
What does the Greek dish of TZATZIKI consist of?Cucumber and yogurt.
What were the names of the FIVE monarchs of the TUDOR dynasty?Henry VII, Henry VIII, Edward VI, Mary I and Elizabeth I.
Who was famously the dubbed singing voice of Audrey Hepburn in "My Fair Lady" and Natalie Wood in "West Side Story"?Marni Nixon.
What FIVE countries share a land border with ROMANIA?Ukraine, Hungary, Serbia, Bulgaria and Moldova.
Which group in 1992 won the first ever Mercury music prize?Primal Scream for their album "Screamadelica".
Who was the Roman goddess of Childbirth?Juno.
Which FIVE elements make up the Halogens in the periodic table?Fluorine, Chlorine, Bromine, Iodine and Astatine.
Which literary work opens with the line "It was a bright cold day in April and the clocks were striking thirteen"?"1984" by George Orwell.
How would the Japanese usually use NORI in the kitchen?To wrap sushi, it is edible seaweed.
In which year did the Queen give her first Christmas TV broadcast?1957 (it was broadcast live).
What are the FIVE classic races in the British horse-racing calendar?The Derby, The Oaks, The St. Leger, The 1000 Guineas and the 2000 Guineas.
Kicki Hakansson became the first holder of the Miss World title in 1951, which country did she represent?Sweden.
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