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General Knowledge Quiz No. 258
Posted: 28 Nov 2024 21:03
by Carl
- 1. What branch of mathematics also means in Spanish (and archaic English) 'the surgical treatment of fractures' ?
- 2. What sports item has been made, oldest first in ivory, Sorel cement, nitrocellulose (Celluloid), Bakelite, and are nowadays from acrylic/phenolic resin ?
- 3. The suspension of a serving UK parliamentarian by his/her political party is called having the what withdrawn: Wig; Rod; Whip; or Member ?
- 4. Sir Chris Chataway (1931 - 2014), a successful British broadcaster, politician and businessman, crucially assisted the first: Lunar landing; Sub-4 minute mile; Everest ascent; or Mariana Trench descent ?
- 5. What treatment was endorsed by Britain's National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) for migraine: Sauna; Herbal; Magnetic; or Cold-showers ?
- 6. Meaning 'complete view', from Greek 'all-see', what is the BBC public affairs TV show called that is named the same ?
- 7. A silkworm/moth's what is used to make silk: Wings; Web; Cocoon; or Droppings ?
- 8. In physics the effect of the largest granules rising to the top of an agitated container of mixed granules is popularly called the what effect: Coal truck; Brazil nut; Toffee penny; or Handbag ?
- 9. Someone of stubbornly set ways is said to be 'Dyed in the ...' what: Wool; Cotton; Silk; or Hair ?
- 10. To very quickly dismiss someone's request or suggestion is to give him/her 'Short ....' what: Lift; Drift; Shift; or Shrift ?
- 11. To undertake a task or consume something fully and completely (when there might seem an option not) to is called 'Going the whole ....' what: Horse; Hog; Hippo; or Herring ?
- 12. To celebrate extravagantly (usually loudly and drunkenly in town/city bars, clubs, etc.), is called to 'Paint the town ....' what: Black; Blue; Red; or Gold ?
- 13. The world is said to be one's/your what when it offers exciting potential: Chariot; Treasure-chest; Oyster; or Rainbow ?
- 14. To commit to a difficult decision/action is to 'Bite the ....' what: Bottle; Bullet; Bacon; or Beaver ?
- 15. The word dessert, a sweet pudding, derives from French (desservir) meaning to: Eat; Drink; Clear the table; or Wash the dishes ?
Answers will be provided next Thursday evening after 21:00.
Re: General Knowledge Quiz No. 258
Posted: 28 Nov 2024 22:14
by stowie39
3. Whip
4. Sub 4-minute mile
Re: General Knowledge Quiz No. 258
Posted: 29 Nov 2024 00:10
by elcarretero
2 Snooker balls
6 Panorama
Re: General Knowledge Quiz No. 258
Posted: 29 Nov 2024 07:10
by stowie39
9. Wool
10. Shrift
Re: General Knowledge Quiz No. 258
Posted: 29 Nov 2024 08:53
by gail
11. Hog
12. Red
Re: General Knowledge Quiz No. 258
Posted: 29 Nov 2024 09:33
by elcarretero
13 Oyster
14 Bullet
Re: General Knowledge Quiz No. 258
Posted: 29 Nov 2024 10:36
by gail
15. Clear the table
Re: General Knowledge Quiz No. 258
Posted: 05 Dec 2024 21:01
by Carl
ANSWERS
- 1. What branch of mathematics also means in Spanish (and archaic English) 'the surgical treatment of fractures' ? Algebra
- 2. What sports item has been made, oldest first in ivory, Sorel cement, nitrocellulose (Celluloid), Bakelite, and are nowadays from acrylic/phenolic resin ? Snooker balls
- 3. The suspension of a serving UK parliamentarian by his/her political party is called having the what withdrawn: Wig; Rod; Whip; or Member ? Whip
- 4. Sir Chris Chataway (1931 - 2014), a successful British broadcaster, politician and businessman, crucially assisted the first: Lunar landing; Sub-4 minute mile; Everest ascent; or Mariana Trench descent ? Sub-4 minute mile
- 5. What treatment was endorsed by Britain's National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) for migraine: Sauna; Herbal; Magnetic; or Cold-showers ? Magnetic
- 6. Meaning 'complete view', from Greek 'all-see', what is the BBC public affairs TV show called that is named the same ? Panorama
- 7. A silkworm/moth's what is used to make silk: Wings; Web; Cocoon; or Droppings ? Cocoon
- 8. In physics the effect of the largest granules rising to the top of an agitated container of mixed granules is popularly called the what effect: Coal truck; Brazil nut; Toffee penny; or Handbag ? Brazil nut
- 9. Someone of stubbornly set ways is said to be 'Dyed in the ...' what: Wool; Cotton; Silk; or Hair ? Wool
- 10. To very quickly dismiss someone's request or suggestion is to give him/her 'Short ....' what: Lift; Drift; Shift; or Shrift ? Shrift
- 11. To undertake a task or consume something fully and completely (when there might seem an option not) to is called 'Going the whole ....' what: Horse; Hog; Hippo; or Herring ? Hog
- 12. To celebrate extravagantly (usually loudly and drunkenly in town/city bars, clubs, etc.), is called to 'Paint the town ....' what: Black; Blue; Red; or Gold ? Red
- 13. The world is said to be one's/your what when it offers exciting potential: Chariot; Treasure-chest; Oyster; or Rainbow ? Oyster
- 14. To commit to a difficult decision/action is to 'Bite the ....' what: Bottle; Bullet; Bacon; or Beaver ? Bullet
- 15. The word dessert, a sweet pudding, derives from French (desservir) meaning to: Eat; Drink; Clear the table; or Wash the dishes ? Clear the table