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Lou
07-05-2009, 10:00 PM
ok , i'm a little early, but knowing me i'll forget to put it on tomorrow... !! enjoy ! x

1. In the U.S.A. , what is celebrated on February 2nd and is also a film? Answer :groundhog day

2. In what profession would you use the acronym "SOCO"? Answer : police criminology

3. What is the official national anthem of the USA.? Answer : star spangled banner

4. The blue cornflower is the French equivalent to what in England? Answer : red poppy

5. Which weather phenomenon translates from the Spanish for 'little boy'. Answer : el nino

6. Ambassador to the Court of Saint James is the official title for Ambassadors of which country? Answer : UK

7. Which castle is on the island of Anglesey? Answer : beaumaris castle

8. What is echolalia? Answer : involuntary repetition of vocalisation made by another person

9. Which N. African seaport's name is Spanish for white house? Answer : casa blanca

10. What's the worlds most popular Non Alcoholic Drink? Answer : coffee

11. What letter is given to a car number plate when the age or identity of the vehicle is unknown or if it may have been built from parts? Answer : Q

12. In which street is the Bank of England? Answer : threadneedle street

13. Globe and Jerusalem are types of what? Answer : artichoke

14 In the drink, what are the components of a Screwdriver? Answer : vodka orange

15. How many people take part in the dance of a quadrille? Answer : 8

16 Rather than a hatter, what is the proper name for a maker of hats? Answer : milliner

17 What license cost 37 pence when it was abolished in 1988? Answer : Dog

18 Lending her name to a famous brand, who was the Greek Goddess of Victory? Answer : Nike

19 In slang, how much money is a monkey? Answer £500

20 Illustrated on its logo, the product Marmite is named after a French word meaning what? : Answer : cooking pot

Paulg1
08-05-2009, 02:20 AM
holy #$T% lou. google would be my buddy with this one. good thing i'm not doing it.

Alan1
08-05-2009, 07:45 AM
Hmmm.. I can only think of 2 answers. I can whistle the USA anthem but don't know how to get it onto youtube :neutral:

ME SHELL
08-05-2009, 10:03 AM
Well done Lou. I'll have a proper look tomorrow. When are the answers got to be in by? Come on Paul have a go, we need more recruits:)

Lou
08-05-2009, 03:01 PM
come on , I hope people have a go... :D

ME SHELL
09-05-2009, 09:36 AM
I've just sent in my answers Lou:)

linda
09-05-2009, 02:20 PM
my answers are sent :razz::razz:

Alan1
09-05-2009, 04:00 PM
My answers were in yesterday

Paulg1
09-05-2009, 04:55 PM
not taking part in this one as I wouldn't want the impression of favoritism. lol ok, truth is it's too damn hard for me. ha ha

Cathers
09-05-2009, 08:11 PM
Have sent mine in too :-)

Lou
09-05-2009, 08:17 PM
thanks guys! got all your entries and done the marking :D any more?

YummyMummy04
09-05-2009, 11:42 PM
I wouldnt mind having a go but weont be very good so what do i do??

linda
10-05-2009, 03:09 AM
I wouldnt mind having a go but weont be very good so what do i do??

just send lou your answers via pm :razz::razz:

Lou
10-05-2009, 06:17 PM
I've updated the questions with the answers...

and the winner is

LINDA!!!!!!!!!!!

WELL DONE LINDA!!

thanks to everyone who entered...

look forward to your quiz Linda xxx

Evie
10-05-2009, 08:23 PM
Well done linda ................

Alan1
10-05-2009, 08:53 PM
Well done linda!!!

I thought the closing time was 9pm

ME SHELL
10-05-2009, 08:53 PM
Well done Linda:)

Alan1
10-05-2009, 08:57 PM
Yay 7 right for me. If those 7 had been the only questions I would have been right up there with the best :D

Paulg1
11-05-2009, 09:18 AM
good job linda!