Published: Thursday 20th January 2022A free general knowledge for those who enjoy a more challenging quiz.
Who wrote the gothic story, "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow"? Washington Irving.
In the Tom Hank's movie "Castaway", what type of ball was Wilson?Volleyball.
What nationality was the 16th century astrologer, physician and seer Nostradamus? French.
In Spanish cuisine, what is queso?Cheese.
Which songs with "Tonight" in the title were UK top twenty hits for the following artists,[a] The Rubettes (1974), [b] The Smashing Pumpkins (1996), [c] Genesis (1987), [d] Lil' Kim (1997) and Johnnie Ray (1957)?[a] "Tonight", reached no 12, [b] "Tonight, Tonight", no 7, [c] "Tonight, Tonight, Tonight", no 18, [d] "Not Tonight", no 11 and [e] "Yes Tonight, Josephine", no 1.
Rincewind was a fictional character in which series of novels by Terry Pratchett? Discworld.
The three stepped waterfalls at Aysgarth are in which national park?Yorkshire Dales.
In the 1987 movie "Dirty Dancing" what is Baby's first name?Frances (Houseman).
Stargazy pie is a traditional dish from which English county? Cornwall.
With the highest point of 5072m which is the world's highest railway system?Qinghai-Tibet (China).
Which band released the 1984 top five single, "Dancing with Tears in My Eyes"?Ultravox.
What sport would you be playing if you took part in a bonspiel tournament?Curling.
Which vegetable did Mark Twain describe as a cabbage with a college education?Cauliflower.
As at 2022, how many cities are there in Scotland?Seven (Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Dundee, Perth, Inverness and Stirling).
In the natural world, what is a serval? Wild Cat (Native to Africa).
Part of the 60's band The Mamas and the Papas, what was Mama Cass's surname?Elliot.
The Red Bull Ring motor racing circuit is in which country?Austria.
In mythology, what was the name for the handmaids of Odin? Valkyries.
An arbalest was a 12th Century variant of which weapon? Crossbow.
Which Dr Who actor played Captain Redbeard Rum in Blackadder II? Tom Baker.
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