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Questions and Answers
What is the circumference of the Earth?
What is the circumference of the Earth?
24,901 miles (or 40,075 km)
How many episodes of Friends were made?
How many episodes of Friends were made?
236
How many zeroes are in a Googol?
How many zeroes are in a Googol?
100
In which year did the European Economic Community become the European Union?
In which year did the European Economic Community become the European Union?
How many bathrooms are in the White House?
How many bathrooms are in the White House?
What is Samuel L Jackson's birthday?
What is Samuel L Jackson's birthday?
What is Usain Bolt's top recorded speed?
What is Usain Bolt's top recorded speed?
What is the seating capacity of the O2 arena?
What is the seating capacity of the O2 arena?
How high is the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world?
How high is the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world?
How many post offices are there in India?
How many post offices are there in India?
How many days had Great British Train Robber Ronnie Biggs been on the run for when he returned to the UK in 2001?
How many days had Great British Train Robber Ronnie Biggs been on the run for when he returned to the UK in 2001?
In miles, how long is the line that you can draw with an HB pencil before it runs out?
In miles, how long is the line that you can draw with an HB pencil before it runs out?
What percentage of Earth's surface is covered in water?
What percentage of Earth's surface is covered in water?
How many British fighter planes were shot down during the Battle of Britain?
How many British fighter planes were shot down during the Battle of Britain?
According to the UN, how many countries are there in Africa?
According to the UN, how many countries are there in Africa?
How wide is the Golden Gate Bridge?
How wide is the Golden Gate Bridge?
How many stars are on the Brazilian flag?
How many stars are on the Brazilian flag?
How many minutes long is the 1972 gangster epic The Godfather?
How many minutes long is the 1972 gangster epic The Godfather?
For how many months was Queen Victoria on the throne?
For how many months was Queen Victoria on the throne?
How long was the Titanic?
How long was the Titanic?
What color is found on 75% of the world's flags?
What color is found on 75% of the world's flags?
Which Shakespeare character kills Tybalt and Paris?
Which Shakespeare character kills Tybalt and Paris?
What was the only painting sold by Vincent van Gogh during his lifetime?
What was the only painting sold by Vincent van Gogh during his lifetime?
Which publication documents all proceedings of the British Parliament?
Which publication documents all proceedings of the British Parliament?
The Bahamas translates to what in English?
The Bahamas translates to what in English?
Which geothermal Icelandic tourist attraction has the same name as a 1980 film?
Which geothermal Icelandic tourist attraction has the same name as a 1980 film?
Which political figure became Baroness of Kesteven?
Which political figure became Baroness of Kesteven?
Which King of England was crowned on Christmas Day?
Which King of England was crowned on Christmas Day?
Where in the human body would you find the medulla oblongata?
Where in the human body would you find the medulla oblongata?
Which gas were British World War Two barrage balloons filled with?
Which gas were British World War Two barrage balloons filled with?
Who is credited with the quote: 'The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man who loves fully is prepared to die at any time'?
Who is credited with the quote: 'The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man who loves fully is prepared to die at any time'?
What was film star John Wayne's real name?
What was film star John Wayne's real name?
In what year was Radio Times magazine first published?
In what year was Radio Times magazine first published?
What trees, often found in California and which can grow up to 300 feet in height, are recognized as the tallest type in the world?
What trees, often found in California and which can grow up to 300 feet in height, are recognized as the tallest type in the world?
How many million miles away is the sun from the Earth? (within 5 million miles)
How many million miles away is the sun from the Earth? (within 5 million miles)
Cholecystectomy is the name for the medical removal of what body part?
Cholecystectomy is the name for the medical removal of what body part?
Switzerland is made up of how many cantons?
Switzerland is made up of how many cantons?
Where was Queen frontman Freddie Mercury born?
Where was Queen frontman Freddie Mercury born?
How many miles plus 514 yards is the British steeplechase The Grand National?
How many miles plus 514 yards is the British steeplechase The Grand National?
Paul David Hewson is the real name of what famous rock musician?
Paul David Hewson is the real name of what famous rock musician?
What is the capital city of Slovakia?
What is the capital city of Slovakia?
How many parliamentary seats are returned to the UK Houses of Parliament?
How many parliamentary seats are returned to the UK Houses of Parliament?
What is the average number of sesame seeds found on a McDonald's bun?
What is the average number of sesame seeds found on a McDonald's bun?
In centimeters, how long is a standard tournament snooker table?
In centimeters, how long is a standard tournament snooker table?
In kilometres - how long was the 2007 Tour de France?
In kilometres - how long was the 2007 Tour de France?
How many balls are used at the Wimbledon championships every year?
How many balls are used at the Wimbledon championships every year?
How many red cards were handed out in the Germany 2006 FIFA World Cup?
How many red cards were handed out in the Germany 2006 FIFA World Cup?
How many cities are there in England?
How many cities are there in England?
How many words are there in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets book?
How many words are there in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets book?
On what date did the BBC Two channel first appear on British televisions?
On what date did the BBC Two channel first appear on British televisions?
How long is the Queen single 'Bohemian Rhapsody'?
How long is the Queen single 'Bohemian Rhapsody'?
In which year did the first McDonald's restaurant open in the UK?
In which year did the first McDonald's restaurant open in the UK?
How many verses are there in total in the New Testament?
How many verses are there in total in the New Testament?
When was the first Tour De France bike race contested?
When was the first Tour De France bike race contested?
To what speed does the car in 'Back To The Future' have to reach to travel in time?
To what speed does the car in 'Back To The Future' have to reach to travel in time?
In which year was the first London marathon run?
In which year was the first London marathon run?
In what year was the telescope invented?
In what year was the telescope invented?
In which year was the comic strip character of Popeye created?
In which year was the comic strip character of Popeye created?
How many islands are in Fiji?
How many islands are in Fiji?
When did the weather forecast appear in The Times newspaper for the first time?
When did the weather forecast appear in The Times newspaper for the first time?
How many feature films did Alfred Hitchcock direct which had only one word in the title?
How many feature films did Alfred Hitchcock direct which had only one word in the title?
In what year was barbed wire invented?
In what year was barbed wire invented?
In which year did BBC 2 become the first British channel to broadcast in color?
In which year did BBC 2 become the first British channel to broadcast in color?
In which year was volleyball invented?
In which year was volleyball invented?
In what year did it become compulsory to wear seat belts in the front seat of a car?
In what year did it become compulsory to wear seat belts in the front seat of a car?
The film 'Dirty Dancing' was set in the summer of which year?
The film 'Dirty Dancing' was set in the summer of which year?
Flashcards
What is the Burj Khalifa?
What is the Burj Khalifa?
The tallest building in the world, located in Dubai.
What is a Cholecystectomy?
What is a Cholecystectomy?
The removal of the gallbladder through surgery.
When did the European Union officially begin?
When did the European Union officially begin?
The year the European Economic Community officially transitioned into the European Union.
What is Mark Twain's quote on life and death?
What is Mark Twain's quote on life and death?
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What is the only painting Vincent van Gogh sold during his lifetime?
What is the only painting Vincent van Gogh sold during his lifetime?
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What year did the modern Olympic Games begin?
What year did the modern Olympic Games begin?
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When was the first telescope invented?
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What percentage of Earth's surface is covered by water?
What percentage of Earth's surface is covered by water?
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How many islands are in Fiji?
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What year was the first Tour de France held?
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How many post offices are in India?
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What year was Popeye, the sailorman, created?
What year was Popeye, the sailorman, created?
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How many balls are used at Wimbledon each year?
How many balls are used at Wimbledon each year?
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What year was barbed wire invented?
What year was barbed wire invented?
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What is the Sun's average distance from Earth?
What is the Sun's average distance from Earth?
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What year was the first London Marathon held?
What year was the first London Marathon held?
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What's the width of the Golden Gate Bridge?
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How many red cards were given in the 2006 FIFA World Cup?
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When was the first weather forecast published in The Times?
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When was the first McDonald's restaurant opened in the UK?
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What color is found on 75% of the world's flags?
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How many episodes were there in the show 'Friends'?
How many episodes were there in the show 'Friends'?
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When was volleyball invented?
When was volleyball invented?
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How many bathrooms are in the White House?
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What is Bono's real name?
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What was John Wayne's birth name?
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Study Notes
Earth and Geography
- Circumference of Earth: 24,901 miles (40,075 km)
- Height of Burj Khalifa: 828 m, tallest building in the world
- Sun's average distance from Earth: 93 million miles
- Percentage of Earth's surface covered by water: 71%
Entertainment and Media
- Total episodes of Friends: 236
- Number of minutes in The Godfather: 178 minutes
- Average number of sesame seeds on a McDonald's bun: 178
- Release date of BBC Two: 1st July 1967, first British channel to broadcast in color in 1967
History and Politics
- European Economic Community became European Union in 1993
- Baroness of Kesteven: Margaret Thatcher
- First McDonald's restaurant in the UK opened in 1974
- Year first London marathon was run: 1981
Notable Figures
- Samuel L. Jackson's birthday: 21st December 1948
- Real name of Bono (U2): Paul David Hewson
- John Wayne's birth name: Marion Michael Morrison
- Mark Twain quote on life and death emphasizes the importance of living fully
Science and Health
- Cholecystectomy: medical removal of the gallbladder
- First year telescope was invented: 1608
- Year barbed wire was invented: 1874
Arts and Literature
- Vincent van Gogh's only sold painting during his lifetime: The Red Vineyard
- Number of verses in the New Testament: 7956
- Total feature films by Alfred Hitchcock with one-word titles: 15
Sports and Recreation
- Total number of red cards in the Germany 2006 FIFA World Cup: 28
- Number of balls used at Wimbledon Championships annually: 42,000
- Length of 2007 Tour de France: 3,570 km
Miscellaneous Facts
- Number of bathrooms in the White House: 35
- Length of line drawn with an HB pencil before it runs out: 35 miles
- Number of fighter planes shot down in the Battle of Britain: 1023
- Total post offices in India: 155,015
Culture and Society
- Color found on 75% of the world's flags: Red
- Year the comic strip character Popeye was created: 1929
- Number of cantons in Switzerland: 26
Geography and Nature
- Wide of the Golden Gate Bridge: 27 meters
- Number of islands in Fiji: 332
- Trees recognized as the tallest type in the world: Redwoods
Key Dates
- Year volleyball was invented: 1895
- Year modern Olympic Games began: 1896
- Date of first weather forecast in The Times: 1860
Unique Trivia
- Year first Tour de France bike race was contested: 1903
- British steeplechase The Grand National length: 4 miles (plus 514 yards)
- Freddie Mercury's birthplace: Zanzibar, Tanzania
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