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What does the phrase Bone Fide translate to from latin?

In Good Faith

Tags: Latin,

Which latin phrases is used to mean 'Let the buyer beware'?

Caveat Emptor

Tags: Latin,

The philosophical phrase cogito ergo sum, or I think therefore I am, came from which philosopher?

Rene Descartes

Tags: Latin,

Which British born fashion designer of the 1960s was credited with the creation of the mini skirt?

Mary Quant

Before he was president of the united states, which state did Bill Clinton serve as governor of?

Arkansas

Tags: US Presidents, Politics,

Which composer wrote Variations on an Original Theme, Opus 36, more commonly known as the Enigma Variations?

Edward Elgar

By what name was showman and former soldier, William Cody better known as?

Buffalo Bill

Tags: AKA,

Johnny Depp has starred in 8 Tim Burton movies to date. In two of these movies he played characters named Edward. What are the movies?

Edward Scissorhands, Ed Wood

Born on the same day as Abraham Lincoln, this English botanist, geologist, and naturalist published a very famous book, and many other lesser works. His last book was 'The Formation Of Vegetable Mould, Through the Action Of Worms'. Who is he?

Charles Darwin

Born on the same day as daft-haired comedian Russell Brand, this Oscar-winning actress made her film debut in 1982, alongside her father, Jon Voight. As well as starring in lots of critically acclaimed movies, she has directed a number of films as well, most recently directing First They Killed My Father. She currently holds the office of Special Envoy to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (2020). Who is she?

Angelina Jolie

Born on the same day as former Israeli prime minister Ariel Sharon, this American pianist and singer-songwriter was a pioneer of rock and roll. He sold over 65 million records, and between 1955 and 1960 he had 11 top ten hits. His 1949 release 'The Fat Man' is widely regarded as the first million selling rock and roll album. Who is he?

Antoine 'Fats' Domino Jr

Born on the same day as actress Diana Rigg, this Russian American actress starred in Rebel Without A Cause and West Side Story. In 1956 she had a brief relationship with Elvis Presley. She died in mysterious circumstances in 1981, with her cause of death currently being listed as 'drowning and other undetermined factors'. What is her name?

Natalie Wood

Born on the same day as Sylvester Stallone, this former governor of Texas attended Yale and then Harvard before becoming a co-owner of the Texas Rangers baseball team, before moving into politics. His political future was very much affected by Chad. What is his name?

George W Bush

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Born on the same day as German tennis legend, Boris Becker, this American actor has 3 Oscar nominations; he is very outspoken on political issues; and has appeared in Marvel Superhero movies 7 times (twice as a post credits cameo). Who is he?

Mark Ruffalo

The USS Phoenix was the only ship to come out of the attack on Pearl Harbour unscathed. During which conflict was it later sunk?

The Falklands War

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What is the world's oldest naval ship still in commission, and is currently serving as the flagship of the First Sea Lord of the Royal Navy?

HMS Victory

Who was captain of the HMS Bounty during the infamous mutiny?

Captain William Bligh

Which iconic structure began its construction in California in January 1933?

Golden Gate Bridge

In February 2013 which US State became the last to certify Amendment Thirteen of the US Constitution and thus became the final state to abolish slavery?

Mississippi

Who is Britain's longest serving monarch?

Queen Elizabeth II

Tags: Monarchy,

Which JB who lived between 1748 and 1832 was a London-born philosopher best known as a proponent of Utilitarianism?

Jeremy Bentham

The Trans-Siberian Express connects Moscow to which other Russian city 5600 miles away?

Vladivostok

Tags: Russia,

What is the 3 letter name used for the French high speed rail system?

TGV

Train a Grande Vitesse

Who is credited with inventing the electric lightbulb?

Thomas Edison

Tags: Inventions,

Who wrote the poem Charge of the Light Brigade

Alfred Lord Tennyson

The Light Fantastic is the second novel of the Discworld series written by who?

Terry Pratchett

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Which band had a big hit in 1976 with Blinded by the Light

Manfred Mann

This religious group were at the centre of the Waco siege by ATF agents in 1993. Who are they?

Branch Davidians

Which is a correct name for a group of Buffalo?

  • Obstinacy
  • Stubbornness
  • Tenacity

Obstinacy

Tags: Collective Nouns,

Which is a correct name for a group of Jellyfish?

  • Splat
  • Slosh
  • Smack

Smack

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