Easier General Knowledge 27 - Answers

Published: Sunday 21st February 2016
  1. What type of hat was worn by Sherlock Holmes? Deerstalker.
  2. Which band recorded the 1985 album "Brothers in Arms"? Dire Straits.
  3. Who was the Roman god of drink and intoxication? Bacchus.
  4. How many minutes are there in a day? 1440
  5. How many time zones are there in Canada? Six.
  6. Which football club was managed by Alex Ferguson immediately prior to joining Manchester United? Aberdeen.
  7. Who had a UK number 1 in 1990 with "Ice Ice Baby"? Vanilla Ice.
  8. Which river flows through the centre of Dublin? River Liffey.
  9. What type of food is a pomelo? (Citrus) Fruit.
  10. What is the highest point in England? Scafell Pike.
  11. Which planet in our solar system is closest to the Sun? Mercury.
  12. On which sport do the novels of Dick Francis generally revolve? Horse Racing.
  13. How is musician Robert Zimmerman better known? Bob Dylan.
  14. From which country does the cheese Edam originate? Holland.
  15. At which racecourse does the Grand National take place? Aintree.
  16. Who was known as The Virgin Queen? Elizabeth I of England.
  17. In which city do Aston Villa play their home games? Birmingham.
  18. Who was the President of Argentina at the time of the Falklands conflict? General Galtierai.
  19. In which country is the holiday destination of Bali? Indonesia.
  20. Who is the regular presenter of BBC's "Saturday Kitchen"? James Martin.

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