1.   Grand Central Terminal, Park Avenue, New York is the world's largest what? Railway station
2.   Entomology is the science that studies what? Insects
3.   Which player scored two goals in the 1998 World Cup final?  Zinedine Zidane
4.   What is the name of the children’s chocolate egg with a toy inside? Kinder surprise
5.   question removed.
6.   What’s injected to regulate diabetes? Insulin
7.   What does the abbreviation DC mean to an electrician? Direct current.
8.   How many times have Italy won the World Cup? 4.
9.   What does a numismatist study or collect? Coins/medals
10.   What was the name of the original World Cup trophy? The Jules Rimet trophet
11.   What make of car was the time-machine in the film Back To The Future? DE LOREAN
12.   In which bay is Alcatraz? SAN FRANCISCO BAY
13.   What was the score in the England Uruguay world cup match on Thursday? 2-1 Uruguay
14.   Who captained Jules Verne's submarine Nautilus? CAPTAIN NEMO
15.   During which month does Mardi Gras happen in New Orleans? February
16.   Chromophobia is the fear of what? Colours
17.   What was the score in the Brazil/Croatia match on June 12th. 3-1 to Brazil
18.   Which item that can be worn has a name in Spanish meaning "shade"? Sombrero
19.   The Winter Palace is to be found in which Russian city? Saint Petersburg
20.   Where would you find the Hall of Mirrors? Versailles (removed as answered in cc when discussing 19)
20. what is 9 times 8? 72


Meg: 21
Connor: 9
Kris: 9
Charles JM: 8
Ritx: 6
Rob: 6
Lilly: 3
Autumn Skyz: 2
Tek-Nolla-Gee: 2
Mike: 1

1.   What is the highest mountain in South America? Aconcagua in Argentina at a height of 6960.8m
2.   What is Donald Duck’s middle name? Fauntleroy
3.   What is the first month in the Muslim calendar? Muharram
4.   Where in the human body would you find the HALLUX? -The foot (It’s the big toe).
5.   What name is given to the young of a beaver? – Kit
6.   Which cheese is often wrapped in stinging nettle leaves? - Cornish Yarg
7.   In Star Trek what is the colour of Vulcan’s blood? – Green
8.   Which internet site was founded by Jimmy Wales in 2001? - Wikipedia.
9.   How many “Zeros” are represented by the prefix “TERA-“? - Twelve (1,000,000,000,000).
10.   Which planet has a longer day than it has a year? – Venus
11.   By what name is a rabbit’s tail known? - A Scut.
12.   Which country was previously known as East Pakistan?-Bangladesh
13.   What was Evel Knievel real first name? - Robert.
14.   In which year were GCSEs first introduced to replace ‘O’ Levels? - 1988.
15.   What was the Roman name for Portugal? – Lusitania
16.   Which country is Peroni beer brewed? – Italy
17.   What is the last book of the Bible ? – Revelations
18.   What type of animal is a DRONGO ? - A Bird.
19.   What type of food is Quark? - A type of soft cheese
20.   What does the 'E' in “E-Bay” stand for? Echo.

Meg - 12
Server lag - 11
I Loved you - 8
Abbie - 7
Rob - 3
Mattzilla - 3
phillip - 2
Sohail - 1

12/07/14

1  What is the capital of New Zealand?     Wellington
2   Which Canadian city is home to the ice hockey team the Maple Leafs?    Toronto
3  Which American city was once called New Amsterdam?   New York
4   Which city would you find the Taj Mahal?   Agra
5   Which is the nearest major town to the southwest of Ayers Rock?   Alice Springs
6   What is the capital of Australia?   Canberra
7   What is the name of the world's longest reef?   Great Barrier Reef
8   What is the most northern capital city in Europe?   Reyjkavik, Iceland
9   In which year did the rail services commence operating through the Channel Tunnel?   1994
10   Which city do Sugarloaf Mountain and the statue of Christ dominate?   Rio De Janeiro
11  What is the world's longest mountain range?    The Andes
12   In which ocean is Mauritius?   The Indian
13    In which European country do Sabena airlines hail from?   Belgium
14   In a standard game of trivial pursuit, which colour represents a geography question?   Blue.
15   Situated in Italy, what is Stromboli?   volcano.
16   Which mountain range straddles Morocco and Algeria?  Atlas.
17   Which Japanese City hosted the winter Olympics in 1972?   Sapporo
18   . What is the world's largest desert?   The Sahara
19   In which ocean are the Seychelles?  Indian
20   How many countries border Switzerland?   Five

Meg 20
Joris 7
Dan 5
Emma 3
Sohail 2
Harry 3
Rainy 2

Grats to Meg. The quiz points will be started from zero next week I think and the awards redone.

Dictionary Definitions (19/07/14)

A. One of a class of spiritual beings; a celestial attendant of God. - Angel
B. The part or edge of a surface or area that forms its outer boundary. - Border
C. A dessert made of eggs, sugar, and milk, either baked, boiled, or frozen. - Custard
D. The day of the Last Judgment, at the end of the world. - Doomsday
E. Tastefully fine or luxurious in dress, style, design, etc. - Elegant
F. Extreme and general scarcity of food, as in a country or a large geographical area. - Famine
G. The deliberate extermination of a national, racial, political, or cultural group. - Genocide
H. A title of honor given to members of a royal family. - Highness
I. Islamic mythology, winged creature of smoke, lives underground and frequents ruins. - Ifrit
J. A group of persons sworn to render a verdict or true answer on a question. - Jury
K. A legendary sea monster causing large whirlpools off the coast of Norway. - Kraken
L. An Italic language spoken in ancient Rome, fixed in the 2nd or 1st century b.c. - Latin
M. Wishing evil or harm to another or others. - Malevolent
N. A state in the central United States. Capital: Lincoln. - Nebraska
O. The vast body of salt water that covers almost three fourths of the earth's surface. - Ocean
P. To rid of whatever is impure or undesirable. - Purge
Q.  An adventurous expedition undertaken by a knight to secure or achieve something. - Quest
R. Of or designating the style of an earlier time. - Retro
S. Any of the heavenly bodies, except the moon, appearing as fixed luminous points. - Star
T. One of the vast, treeless plains of the arctic regions of Europe, Asia, and North America. - Tundra
U. A state of violent and noisy disturbance, as of a multitude; turmoil. - Uproar
V. A gas at a temperature below its critical temperature. - Vapor
W. A steep fall or flow of water in a watercourse from a height. - Waterfall
X. A crystalline, nitrogenous compound, C 5 H 4  N 4  O 2. - Xanthine
Y.  Two principles, one negative/dark, and feminine and one positive/bright, and masculine. - Ying and Yang
Z. To move quickly or suddenly with a loud humming or buzzing sound. - Zoom

Meg 24
Ash 7
Matt 4
Lilly 7
Server 5
Smars 6
Mike 11
Sean 9
Jmap 2
Harry 1

Grats to Meg.

That was fun!!!!! Looking forward to next week.

Hey Smars,

you know you can also make the quizzes if you like them? Send me a message if you fancy it and we'll sort out dates and whether you'd like to simply create the questions or host too.

name the song/artist

1.   Strangers, waiting, up and down the boulevard- don’t stop believing- journey
2.   My loneliness is killing me, and I, I must confess, I still believe- baby one more time- Britney spears
3.   At first I was afraid, I was petrified- I will survive- Gloria gaynor
4.   How I wonder what you are, up above the world so high- twinkle twinkle little star
5.   Start spreadin’ the news, I’m leaving today- New york new york- Sinatra
6.   First thing’s first, I’m the realest, drop this and let the whole world feel it- fancy
7.   You may think that I’m a dreamer, but I’m not the only one.- Imagine-john Lennon
8.   Hello, hello, hello, hello, how low- smells like teen spirit
9.   Mama told me when I was young, we are all born superstars- born this way
10.   There’s a lady who knows, all the glitters is gold- stairway to heaven- led zeppelin
11.   People try to put us down, just because we get around- my generation-the who
12.   Well me and kyle, we looked at each other- Tribute- tenacious D
13.   I mean my, my, my, my you’re like pelican fly, I mean you’re so shy and I’m loving your tie- super bass
14.   Don’t worry, about a thing, ‘cause every little thing, is gonna be alright. – 3 little birds
15.   The tax man’s taken all my dough and left me in my stately home. –sunny afternoon- the kinks
16.   Take a sad song, and make it better- Hey Jude
17.   It means no worries, for the rest of your days, it’s our problem free philosophy- hakuna matata
18.   Wake up (wake up), grab a brush and put a little make-up – chop suey
19.   Sittin’ in the morning sun, I’ll be sittin’ when the evening comes- (sittin’ on) the dock of the bay
20.    Tumble outta bed And I stumble to the kitchen Pour myself a cup of ambition- 9 to 5

Only Lilly: 12
Aghast: 12
Server Lag: 8
Michael: 7
Ruby: 5
Pluto: 5
October 28th: 3
Douzy: 2
Smars: 1
Hulk: 1
Everyone else: 0

A-Z of 3 letter words

A. High or low card - Ace
B. Sis' sib - Bro
C. Become teary - Cry
D. A female deer - Doe
E. Buddy or Legolas, e.g. - Elf
F. Hat or Moroccan city - Fez
G. Chewable treat - Gum
H. One of XOXO - Hug
I. League for Brown or Yale - Ivy
J. Maxilla and mandible, as one - Jaw
K. Famed London gardens - Kew
L. Part of a pout - Lip
M. Insane or irked - Mad
N. A baby louse - Nit
O. Rowboat propeller - Oar
P. Seat for a service - Pew
Q. Math proof ender (abbr.) - QED
R. Pink minus white - Red
S. Sauce for sushi - Soy
T. Explosive abbrev. - TNT
U. One, en España - Uno
V. A large tub - Vat
W. Grinch neighbor - Who
X. IV x IV - XVI
Y. Japanese currency - Yen
Z. Sect of Buddhism - Zen

Josh (Osaat) 8
Abbie 21
Laura 24
Brew 14
Dan 6
Smars 3
Shef 5
Pebble 7
Owen 1

Grats to Laura.

Thanks Rob, great quiz. Quite proud of the title Josh (Osaat) I must admit

Thanks Rob, great quiz. Quite proud of the title Josh (Osaat) I must admit

It's just so that I don't start mixing up you and the other Josh on the points. I have two more of these quizzes but for four and five letters if you liked this one.

I swear I got more than 6 right but I'll take it.

I swear I got more than 6 right but I'll take it.

Scores always go 2, then 1 and 1. Anything after that is no points so you must of been the one pointers.

A-Z of 4 letter words (09/08/14)

A. Collection of troops - Army
B. A projectile, filled with a bursting charge and exploded - Bomb
C. Two-wheeled vehicle pulled by mules - Cart
D. Small marked cubes of plastic, ivory, bone, or wood - Dice
E. Divisible by two - Even
F. A caramel custard - Flan
G. Gloomy, like a reaper - Grim
H. Instrument of angels - Harp
I. Colored eye part - Iris
J. Spell type, affiliated with dark magic - Jinx
K. Frame covered in thin material carried by the wind - Kite
L. Feline mammal of Europe and North America - Lynx
M. Minute globules of water suspended in the atmosphere - Mist
N. Feeling no pain - Numb
O. A wild gathering marked by promiscuous sexual activity - Orgy
P. The act of vomiting - Puke
Q. Designating or comprising four persons or things - Quad
R. Italian capital - Rome
S. To fly upward, as a bird. - Soar
T. The rise and fall of the waters of the ocean and its inlets - Tide
U. Gram, hour, or foot, e.g. - Unit
V. Presidential power on bills - Veto
W. To close and open one or both eyes quickly - Wink
X. Lawless Warrior Princess - Xena
Y. Eastern exercise system - Yoga
Z. Common metallic element - Zinc

Josh (Osaat) 5
Lilly 13
Amazing 1
Kris 26
Dan 4
Stephen 20
Ash 9
Tom 9
Jane 10
Rune Faction 4

Grats to Kris.

A-Z of 5 Letter Words (16/08/14)

A. Good-bye; farewell, en Español - Adios
B. From Cartoon Network, animated character Johnny - Bravo
C. Collection of particles of water or ice suspended in the air - Cloud
D. A duplicate; a copy - Ditto
E. A small live piece of coal, wood, etc., as in a dying fire - Ember
F. A short tale to teach a moral lesson - Fable
G. To move quietly or stealthily or without being noticed - Glide
H. Greek myth, the underworld abode of the souls of the dead - Hades
I. A variety of dentin, composing the main part of the tusks - Ivory
J. The liquid part or contents of plant or animal substance - Juice
K. A saying; what comes around, goes around - Karma
L. A region on the border of hell or heaven, the abode after death - Limbo
M. A tract of wet land, often treeless and periodically inundated - Marsh
N. Being without clothing or covering; nude - Naked
O. Green area in a desert region, usually having a spring or well - Oasis
P. One of the often colored segments of the corolla of a flower - Petal
Q. A proportional part or share of a fixed amount or quantity - Quota
R. The romantic lover of Juliet in Shakespeare - Romeo
S. To give forth or glow with light; shed or cast light - Shine
T. One of the moons of Saturn - Titan
U. Going beyond what is usual or ordinary; excessive; extreme - Ultra
V. In English, a, e, i, o, u, and sometimes w and y. - Vowel
W. A woman who engages in sexual intercourse, usually for money - Whore
X. A small, three-masted vessel of the Mediterranean - Xebec
Y. Very pleasing to the senses, especially to the taste - Yummy
Z. Zero; nothing - Zilch
 
Mike 13
Josh 12
Stephen 21
Jane 11
Josh (Osaat) 25
4lv 1
Tara 2

Congrats to Josh (Osaat).

Going to go for a 6 letter quiz?