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Old 15-07-2014, 12:06
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Both are right which finishes last night
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Old 15-07-2014, 21:53
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1.Which word follows measuring, insulating and masking to give the names of three useful things to have about the house?
2.The reverse side of a coin is commonly known by which name: heads or tails?
3.What i is often confirmed by a passport or a driving licence to show who you are?
4.Cooked grated potatoes, which are formed into small cakes and fried, are known as hash: greens or browns?
5.The Big Issue magazine is sold in aid of whom: the elderly or the homeless?
6.Picture: name this animated superhero? http://www.postimage.org/image/a53q4ypdb/

7.In geometry, how many sides does a scalene triangle have?
8.Where in New York is the stock exchange located?
9.Which island country features a map of its nation on its flag, together with a garland of olive leaves?
10.Which German pocket battleship in 1939 was out-manoeuvred to such an extent by three British cruisers that her Commander was forced to scuttle her?
11.In astronomy, what name is given to the darkest part of the shadow cast by the earth or moon in an eclipse?
12.The capitals of Corinthian columns were usually decorated with ornament based on the leaves of which plant?
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Old 15-07-2014, 21:57
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1 Tape
2 Tails
3 Identity
4 Browns
5 Homeless
6 Bananaman
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Old 15-07-2014, 21:58
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1. Tape
2. Tails
3. ID
4. Brown
5. Homeless
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7. 3?
8. Wall Street
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Old 15-07-2014, 21:58
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All correct bcdee

7,9-12
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Old 15-07-2014, 21:59
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And P_P except 6

10-12
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Old 15-07-2014, 22:01
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1. Tape
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7. 3
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Old 15-07-2014, 22:05
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All correct Dare Devil

10-12
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Old 16-07-2014, 21:55
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10-Graf Spee
11-Umbra
12-Acanthus

1.In baking, self-raisi ng, plain and wholemeal are varieties of what?
2.What name is given to a large ship designed to carry oil in bulk?
3.What C is the name given to a greenhouse-like structure forming an extra room on a house?
4.What A is the name given to a collection of important public records and historic documents?
5.In 1983, the wearing of which safety device became compulsory for those travelling in the front seat of cars?
6.Which former Dr Who actor played Alec Hardy in the ITV crime drama Broadchurch?

7.What was the name of the wooden puppet made by Gepetto who was eventually granted his wish to be a real boy?
8.Which American chat show host was born in a London underground station in 1944?
9.In nature, Spotted is the largest of three species of which scavenging animal, native to Africa and Asia?
10.In which flagship, formerly called the Pelican, did Sir Francis Drake circumnavigate the globe between 1577 and 1580?
11.Quotations: of which military incident in 1854 did a French general say "It is magnificent, but it is not war"?
12.Who was the Swiss psychiatrist who gave his name to a personality test which directs the subject's attention to ink blots?
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Old 16-07-2014, 21:57
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7.Pinocchio
8.Jay Leno?
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Old 16-07-2014, 21:58
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Just 8 is wrong AxG
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Old 16-07-2014, 21:58
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6 David Tenant
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8 Jerry Springer
10 The Golden Hynd
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Old 16-07-2014, 22:00
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All correct bcdee 11,12
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Old 16-07-2014, 22:04
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12. Roarsach or something

I am still alive
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Old 16-07-2014, 22:06
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Yes Mrs Teapot and welcome back
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Old 16-07-2014, 22:08
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Yes Mrs Teapot and welcome back
I end up feeling awkward for not posting but it was that World Cup and my hectic life, happy life though
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Old 16-07-2014, 22:14
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Old 16-07-2014, 22:39
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Is right eugenespeed - which finishes tonight

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Old 17-07-2014, 12:25
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Old 17-07-2014, 21:54
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All correct Dare Devil from last night

1.What J follows silver and diamond to give the name of a special anniversary notably that of a reigning monarch?
2.If the first day of June is a Monday, what day is the first of July, in the same year?
3.What bird goes before the words hole, pie and post?
4.What F is the name given to a chewy type of biscuit made with rolled oats, syrup and butter?
5.Current affairs: Nick Clegg is under fire from the Tories over which controversial tax?
6.Heaven was the debut single in 2012 from which British singer?

7.Founded in 1889 by Benjamin Waugh, which national charity is dedicated to the prevention of child abuse and neglect?
8.In a nineteenth-century novel by Johann David Wyss, what is the surname of the Swiss family wrecked on a desert island?
9.What is the pH of the strongest alkaline solution possible?
10.On 3 July 1938, an L N E R A4 Pacific locomotive. No 4468, established a world speed record for steam traction of 126mph. What was the name of the locomotive?
11.Which leading Leveller, knowns as "Free born John" was found not guilty of treason in 1649?
12.Which of the twelve tribes of Israel was named after the eldest son of Jacob and Zilpah?
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Old 17-07-2014, 21:57
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7.NSPCC
8.Robinson
9.14
10.Mallard
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Old 17-07-2014, 21:58
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All correct AxG

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Old 17-07-2014, 22:04
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Old 17-07-2014, 22:05
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I was watching Master Chef

I'm going to make a big effort to be here on time for the quiz next week Quiz Master
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Old 17-07-2014, 22:36
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