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General Knowledge Quiz

  • 10-07-2012 8:01pm
    #1
    wesleysniper38
    Registered Users Posts: 423 ✭✭


    1. Answer the Question then Question the Answer

    2. You ask the next question but only if your answer is correct

    3. Your question must be relative to the answer you have given
    correctly or to the subject matter of that answered question.

    e.g What is Irelands smallest County?
    A. Louth
    Q. How many times has Louth won the All-Ireland football C'ship etc.

    4. No ridiculously difficult stuff, keep it all inclusive!


    Here we go.........

    How many counties border Tyrone?


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Comments

  • #2
    yomamma
    Registered Users Posts: 260 ✭✭yomamma


    five,


    what is 5 divided by 1024855689 ??


    Game over :eek:


  • #3
    MrTsSnickers
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 221 ✭✭MrTsSnickers


    4.87873566361565e-9

    What e is used to describe an outbreak of an illness in a particular region?


  • #4
    namenotavailablE
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 59,641 ✭✭✭✭namenotavailablE


    epidemic

    If an epidemic spreads to a wider area (e.g. to another country) what 'p' describes this type of "upgraded epidemic"? :)

    Free Excel net pay calculator- https://taxcalc.eu/monthlyss/Employee%20PAYE%20calculator.xlsm



  • #5
    Bannasidhe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,218 ✭✭✭✭Bannasidhe


    namenotavailabl wrote: »
    epidemic

    If an epidemic spreads to a wider area (e.g. to another country) what 'p' describes this type of "upgraded epidemic"? :)

    pandemic.

    In what type of theatrical event which begins with 'p' is one of the leading ladies traditionally a man?


  • #6
    Galwayguy35
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,669 ✭✭✭✭Galwayguy35


    Bannasidhe wrote: »
    pandemic.

    In what type of theatrical event which begins with 'p' is one of the leading ladies traditionally a man?

    Play?


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  • #7
    Bannasidhe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,218 ✭✭✭✭Bannasidhe


    Galwayguy35 wrote: »
    Play?

    Nope. Think Xmas ;)


  • #8
    MrTsSnickers
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 221 ✭✭MrTsSnickers


    Pantomime.

    What famous stage is practice the directions?


  • #9
    sconhome
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,468 ✭✭✭sconhome


    MrTsSnickers wrote: »
    What famous stage is practice the directions?

    Left.

    From what left is something unexpected said to come from?

    Serves me right for presuming! :o


  • #10
    MrTsSnickers
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 221 ✭✭MrTsSnickers


    amphkingwest wrote: »
    Left.

    From what left is something unexpected said to come from?

    Nope.


  • #11
    wesleysniper38
    Registered Users Posts: 423 ✭✭wesleysniper38


    What famous stage is practice the directions?

    The Supreme Court ?


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  • #12
    MrTsSnickers
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 221 ✭✭MrTsSnickers


    wesleysniper38 wrote: »
    What famous stage is practice the directions?

    Rehearsal ?[/QUOTE]

    I've probably phrased it badly "To which famous stage is practice the directions?"


  • #13
    wesleysniper38
    Registered Users Posts: 423 ✭✭wesleysniper38


    Exit stage right? / William Shakespeare (I'm really clutching at straws here!)


  • #14
    Bannasidhe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,218 ✭✭✭✭Bannasidhe


    wesleysniper38 wrote: »
    What famous stage is practice the directions?

    The Supreme Court ?

    Carnegie Hall.

    Quiz show which began with 'C' where Carol Vorderman gave you a consonant?


  • #15
    Red Crow
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,139 ✭✭✭Red Crow


    Bannasidhe wrote: »
    Carnegie Hall.

    Quiz show which began with 'C' where Carol Vorderman gave you a consonant?

    Countdown.

    Who was the shortest reigning president in the United States?


  • #16
    wesleysniper38
    Registered Users Posts: 423 ✭✭wesleysniper38


    William H Harrison

    What William plays Denny Crane in Boston Legal?


  • #17
    MrTsSnickers
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 221 ✭✭MrTsSnickers


    SHATNER!!!

    who was involved in the first inter-racial kiss shown on American TV?


  • #18
    wesleysniper38
    Registered Users Posts: 423 ✭✭wesleysniper38


    It was that man again WILLIAM SHATNER in Star Trek with Nonette Nicholls?

    Shatner did a famous cover version of a song by which British rock band?


  • #19
    MrTsSnickers
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 221 ✭✭MrTsSnickers


    Common People, Pulp.

    What awesome piece of marine equipment can be made from common household items including (but not exclusively): cardboard, mirrors, tape and a pencil.


  • #20
    wesleysniper38
    Registered Users Posts: 423 ✭✭wesleysniper38


    Compass?
    On a compass if N = zero then what is W ?


  • #21
    sconhome
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,468 ✭✭✭sconhome


    MrTsSnickers wrote: »
    Common People, Pulp.

    What awesome piece of marine equipment can be made from common household items including (but not exclusively): cardboard, mirrors, tape and a pencil.

    Am thinking Sextant?


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  • #22
    MrTsSnickers
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 221 ✭✭MrTsSnickers


    No, but a clue would be focus on what two mirrors can do (in a maritime setting)


  • #23
    wesleysniper38
    Registered Users Posts: 423 ✭✭wesleysniper38


    S.O.S..More clues please?


  • #24
    MrTsSnickers
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 221 ✭✭MrTsSnickers


    It's primarily used in submarines.


  • #25
    DipStick McSwindler
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,460 ✭✭✭DipStick McSwindler


    This post has been deleted.


  • #26
    byronbay2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,772 ✭✭✭byronbay2


    MrTsSnickers wrote: »
    Common People, Pulp.

    What awesome piece of marine equipment can be made from common household items including (but not exclusively): cardboard, mirrors, tape and a pencil.

    Periscope.

    In what sport would you occasionally see periscopes being used?


  • #27
    wesleysniper38
    Registered Users Posts: 423 ✭✭wesleysniper38


    Golf.

    In what year was the VW Golf launched?


  • #28
    donalh087
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 615 ✭✭✭donalh087


    1976 - the Golf car is named after what?


  • #29
    wesleysniper38
    Registered Users Posts: 423 ✭✭wesleysniper38


    Gulf Stream

    In what US state does the Gulf Stream originate ?


  • #30
    MrTsSnickers
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 221 ✭✭MrTsSnickers


    Florida.

    What [famous/infamous] 21 member fundamentalist family member married a lady from this state?


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  • #31
    browntrout2000
    Registered Users Posts: 10 ✭browntrout2000


    barak obama is the only reigning president of the usa!


  • #32
    browntrout2000
    Registered Users Posts: 10 ✭browntrout2000


    what was barak obamas irish ancestors name?


  • #33
    wesleysniper38
    Registered Users Posts: 423 ✭✭wesleysniper38


    Falmouth Kearney.

    Near what gap is Kates cottage?


  • #34
    Galwayguy35
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,669 ✭✭✭✭Galwayguy35


    wesleysniper38 wrote: »
    Falmouth Kearney.

    Near what gap is Kates cottage?

    Gap of Dunloe, Co Kerry.

    Who was the Irish author who also ran a pub in Kerry?


  • #35
    Bannasidhe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,218 ✭✭✭✭Bannasidhe


    Galwayguy35 wrote: »
    Gap of Dunloe, Co Kerry.

    Who was the Irish author who also ran a pub in Kerry?

    John B Keane.

    What 'J' is a euphemism for a prostitute's client?


  • #36
    Galwayguy35
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,669 ✭✭✭✭Galwayguy35


    Bannasidhe wrote: »
    John B Keane.

    What 'J' is a euphemism for a prostitute's client?


    John


    John *****, second president of the United States?


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  • #37
    Bannasidhe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,218 ✭✭✭✭Bannasidhe


    Galwayguy35 wrote: »
    John


    John *****, second president of the United States?

    Adams.

    Name of the Commander of Battlestar Galactica?


  • #38
    Galwayguy35
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,669 ✭✭✭✭Galwayguy35


    Bannasidhe wrote: »
    Adams.

    Name of the Commander of Battlestar Galactica?


    Adama.


    Cast member from that series that also starred in The A Team?


  • #39
    Ted_YNWA
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 71,799 ✭✭✭✭Ted_YNWA


    Galwayguy35 wrote: »
    Adama.


    Cast member from that series that also starred in The A Team?

    Dirk Benedict

    Apart from Bad Attitude, what was BA short for in BA Baracus's name in the A-Team ?


  • #40
    SpannerMonkey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,106 ✭✭✭SpannerMonkey


    Ted_YNWA wrote: »
    Dirk Benedict

    Apart from Bad Attitude, what was BA short for in BA Baracus's name in the A-Team ?


    Bosco albert


    which albert is a famous royal in england


  • #41
    Bannasidhe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,218 ✭✭✭✭Bannasidhe


    SpannerMonkey wrote: »
    Bosco albert


    which albert is a famous royal in england

    Prince Albert, consort to Queen Victoria.

    What kind of body decoration is a 'Prince Albert'?


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  • #42
    jamo2oo9
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,780 ✭✭✭jamo2oo9


    SpannerMonkey wrote: »


    which albert is a famous royal in england

    Prince Albert, son of King Edward VII.

    How many countries did England invade throughout its reign? (Before 1930)


  • #43
    SpannerMonkey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,106 ✭✭✭SpannerMonkey


    Bannasidhe wrote: »
    Prince Albert, consort to Queen Victoria.

    What kind of body decoration is a 'Prince Albert'?
    jamo2oo9 wrote: »
    Prince Albert, son of King Edward VII.

    How many countries did England invade throughout its reign? (Before 1930)


    Wrong and Wrong


  • #44
    Bannasidhe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,218 ✭✭✭✭Bannasidhe


    SpannerMonkey wrote: »
    Wrong and Wrong

    Blast!

    King Edward VII i.e. Albert Edward??


  • #45
    wesleysniper38
    Registered Users Posts: 423 ✭✭wesleysniper38


    SpannerMonkey wrote: »
    Bosco albert


    which albert is a famous royal in england

    The Royal Albert Hall.


    In what decade was the Albert Canal built?


  • #46
    Galwayguy35
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,669 ✭✭✭✭Galwayguy35


    wesleysniper38 wrote: »
    The Royal Albert Hall.


    In what decade was the Albert Canal built?


    1930's ?

    What year did the Irish Constitution come into being?


  • #47
    wesleysniper38
    Registered Users Posts: 423 ✭✭wesleysniper38


    1937.

    What well known childrens fable was the first Disney animation released in that year?


  • #48
    Bannasidhe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,218 ✭✭✭✭Bannasidhe


    wesleysniper38 wrote: »
    1937.

    What well known childrens fable was the first Disney animation released in that year?

    Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

    What band recorded Snow (Hey Ho)?


  • #49
    jamo2oo9
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,780 ✭✭✭jamo2oo9


    wesleysniper38 wrote: »
    1937.

    What well known childrens fable was the first Disney animation released in that year?

    If your answer's in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, then it was released in 1938. Nothing was released in '37


  • #50
    MrTsSnickers
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 221 ✭✭MrTsSnickers


    jamo2oo9 wrote: »
    If your answer's in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, then it was released in 1938. Nothing was released in '37

    http://www.imdb.com/list/kBh6WkAPqLY/

    Imdb begs to differ.

    What band recorded Snow (Hey Ho)?

    Red Hot Chili Peppers.

    What is the rating for the heat associated with Chili peppers?


  • #51
    wesleysniper38
    Registered Users Posts: 423 ✭✭wesleysniper38


    Scoville scale 1-10

    What is The Red Hot Chili Peppers bassists insect nickname?


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