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  1. In 1951 Howard Hawks Produced The Thing. Who Directed The 1982 remake, Starring Kurt Russell?`John Carpenter 
  2. What amendment to the u.s. constitution ended prohibition?`The twenty first 
  3. Where Did Napoleon Bonaparte Die In Exile?`St Helena 
  4. What country did poinsettias originally come from (Mexico,Us, Spain ,Brazil)?`Mexico 
  5. Who Became premier of Cuba in 1959.?`Fidel Castro 
  6. According to the song what did my true love give to me on the fifth day of Christmas?`Five Gold Rings 
  7. What asian leader was known as the little brown saint?`Mahatma gandhi 
  8. Who was the ruler of the USSR from 1917-22?`Vladimir Lenin 
  9. The land that would eventually be known as oklahoma was part of the what in 1803?`Louisiana purchase. 
  10. William the First was crowned on Christmas day, but in what year?`1066 
  11. In The Film 'Halloween' For How Many Years Was The Killer Locked Up In An Asylum Before He Escaped?`15 Years 
  12. In 'Bridget Jones Diary'', Bridget Jones makes a New Years Resolution, to sort out her life, meet a man and keep a diary, but who played Bridget Jones?`Renée Zellweger 
  13. "What Did My True Love Give To Me On The ""Nineth"" Day Of Christmas"?`9 Ladies Dancing 
  14. In Which Modern Day Country Would You Find The Region Known As Transylvania?`Romania 
  15. In 1959, Berry Gordy Jr. started a small record company called?`Motown 
  16. Which great American inventor died in October 1931?`Thomas Edison 
  17. Which Olympics did the US boycott?`1980 
  18. What English city was known to the Romans as Venta Bulgarum:Winchester
  19. What was the leading cause of death in the late 19th century:Tuberculosis
  20. Where In Egypt Is The Tomb Of Tutankhamen?`Valley Of The Kings, Luxor 
  21. *What were the 'character' names of the 3 lead women of Charlie's Angels (PFE)*?`Sabrina, Kelly, Jill 
  22. In What Year Did The Vietnam War Begin?`1954 
  23. Who Wtote The Book 'How The Grinch Stole Christmas'?`Dr Seuss 
  24. Who had a hit with the smooth and soulful You To Me Are Everything ?`The Real Thing 
  25. The Gold Coast gained its independence from Great Britain in 1957 and renamed itself as what?`Ghana 
  26. Which Football Team Became The First To Win The European Cup Winners Cup In 1963?`Tottenham (Spurs) 
  27. How do you write 69 in Roman numerals:LXIX
  28. In which country was the Rosetta Stone found:Egypt
  29. What Was The Contribution Of Actress Mercedes McCambridge To Linda Blairs Performance In The Excorcist?`Provided The Devils Voice 
  30. What's the oldest college in the u.s.?`Harvard 
  31. Where in the UK would you go to celebrate 'Uphelia'' shortly after Christmas?`Shetland Isles 
  32. "What Is The Name Of The Toy That Arnold Schwarzenegger Desperately Tries To Get For His Son For Christmas In the Film ""Jingle All The Way"""?`Turbo Man 
  33. On what date did America become an independant nation:July 4th, 1776
  34. Alphabetically Which Is The Last Of Santa's Reindeers?`Vixen 
  35. Dr. Christian Barnard performed the world's first ever what in South Africa in 1967.?`Heart Transplant 
  36. Godzilla first made his mark so to say in 1954. What do the Japanese call Godzilla ?`Gojira 
  37. What Connects Kenny, Everett, Annie Lennox, And Sir Isaac Newton?`Born On Xmas Day 
  38. The second line of which carol is '… When they are both full grown''?`The Holly & The Ivy 
  39. What notorious event occurred on the 24th October 1929?`The Wall Street Crash or (Black Thursday) 
  40. Whose epitaph reads, free at last, free at last, thank god almighty, i'm free at last?`Martin luther king jr. 
  41. In What Year Was Band Aids 'Do They Know Its Christmas' The UK Christmas No.1 Single?`1984 
  42. Who was UK Labour cabinet minister and social reformer Frank Pakenham better known as?`Lord Longford (7th Earl of Longford) 
  43. Who was known as 'the peanut president':Jimmy Carter
  44. What toy was released in 1957 creating an instant craze among children?`The Hula Hoop 
  45. In What Year Was The Chinese Republic Established?`1911 
  46. Who Was Declared Dead On New Years Day 1953 At The Age Of 29?`Hank Williams 
  47. In which country do they pound rice into a glutinous form using a huge hammer?`Japan 
  48. Of which Cambodian party was Pol Pot the leader:Khmer Rouge
  49. Which Revolutionary Icon Was Killed On 9th October 1967?`Che Guevara 
  50. Which Actor Of The Silent Era Was Known As 'The Man Of A Thousand Faces'?`Lon Chaney 
  51. What Was The Name Of The Son Of Cleopatra & Julius Caesar?`Caesarion 
  52. Which TV Character Owns A Talking Cat Called Salem?`Sabrina Teenage Witch 
  53. Which member of the Beatles got his first drum kit on Christmas Day 1957?`Ringo Starr 
  54. Which U.S. President was the first to have a Christmas tree in the White House?`Franklin Pierce (1853-1857) 
  55. Name The 8 Reindeer From 'The Night Before Christmas' Poem?`Blitzen, Comet, Cupid, Dancer, Dasher, Donner, Prancer, Vixen 
  56. Who assassinated John Lennon:Mark David Chapman
  57. How Long Was The Hundred Years War?`116 Years 
  58. "What Was The Name Of The Character That Henry Travers Plays In The Movie ""It's A Wonderful Life"""?`Clarence Oddbody 
  59. Who Played The Title Role In The 1960 Hammer Production The Curse Of The Werewolf?`Oliver Reed 
  60. Who Is The Youngest Member Of The Rolling Stones?`Keith Richards 
  61. What region is the world's largest exporter of Christmas trees?`Nova Scotia 
  62. Formed in 1955, with which island was the organisation known by the acronym EOKA associated?`Cyprus 
  63. Which Famous Artist Was Shot And Wounded By Valeria Solanis In 1968?`Andy Warhol 
  64. Which French Ruler Was Finally Defeated In 1815?`Napoleon 
  65. Who Released The 70's Album Entitled Trans-Europe Express?`Kraftwerk 
  66. How Many Gold Rings In Total Did My True Love Give To Me (Think About It)?`40 (5x8=40) 
  67. Who was the first person to break the sound barrier:Chuck Yeager
  68. When the choctaw indians were moved to oklahoma,they brought their crack police force with them. what were they called?`Lighthorsemen 
  69. When was the Greek alphabet first used:800 BC
  70. Released in 1978 what were the names of the two gangs which John Travolta and Olivia Newton John belonged to in the movie `Grease'?`The T-Birds and The Pink Ladies 
  71. How Does Good King Wencelesas Like To Eat His Pizza?`Deep Pan Crisp And Even 
  72. Who Released The 70's Album Entitled John Barleycorn Must Die?`Traffic 
  73. Which singer sang 'I Believe In Father Christmas''?`I Believe In Father Christmas 
  74. Ghost Town' was the only number single released by which British band?`Specials 
  75. Which British alternative band takes its name from a character in the film To Kill a Mockingbird ?`The Boo Radleys 
  76. This French peasant girl led the army to victories.:Joan of Arc
  77. Christmas Island Is A Territory Belonging To Which Country?`Australia 
  78. Who released an album called 'Ghost in the Machine'?`The Police 
  79. In 1953 Science fiction author L.Ron Hubbard founded which cult religion, one of who's prominent modern day followers is John Travolta?`Scientology 
  80. *The war in Vietnam ended with the fall of Saigon in what year*?`1975 
  81. *What movie earned Steven Spielberg his first hit in 1975*?`Close Encounters 
  82. Where did Churchill, Roosevelt and Stalin meet in 1945:Yalta
  83. "How Many gifts Would you receive if you received all the gifts in the song ""The 12 Days Of Christmas"") Is It 196, 296, 364, 398 "?`364 
  84. After who was America named:Amerigo Vespucci
  85. What's the claim to fame of abraham zapruder?`He filmed john f. kennedy's assassination 
  86. In which hospital would you find Sir Lancelot Spratt?`St Swithens 
  87. Who In 1963 , Became The First Film Star To Earn A Million Dollars For A Single Film?`Elizabeth Taylor In Cleopatra 
  88. Talking of Holland, traditionally Santa doesn't actually deliver the presents who does, is it, Rudolph, Santa's servant Black Peter, A goat named Ukko or Thirteen Elves?`His servant Black Peter 
  89. What was the initial capital of USSR:Leningrad
  90. Which country was the first to allow women to vote in 1893?`New Zealand 
  91. *What was the name of the scandal that forced President Nixon to resign*?`Watergate 
  92. Which TV show portrayed the lives of performing arts high school students?`Fame 
  93. In which war was Bunker Hill a major battle?`The American War Of Independence 
  94. In which European country did the use of Christmas trees originate?`Germany (5th Century) 
  95. Who Was Ptolemy Dionysius Related To As Both Brother And Husband?`Cleopatra 
  96. Who was the first female American astronaut :Sally Ride
  97. When And Over What Was The First British Referendum Held?`1975, Membership Of The EEC 
  98. What planet was 'ALF' from?`Melmac 
  99. According to the Bible who is Jesus's father?`God 
  100. The Christmas Tree Displayed In Londons Trafalgar Square Is Traditionally Donated By Which Country?`Norway 
  101. Britain's first stretch of motorway was opened in 1958 to bypass which northern town (now a city)?`Preston 
  102. For what is the eighteenth and nineteenth century sailor Sir Francis Beaufort best remembered?`His System Of Wind Force Indicators 
  103. Who imported the first Go set into Britain :Marco Polo
  104. Near what falls did Jimmy Angel crash his plane in 1937:Angel Falls
  105. What name was given to the Allied invasion of North Africa in 1942?`Operation Torch 
  106. What was the name of the character on the 1st Garbage Pail Kids Pack?`Blasted Billy or Adam Bomb 
  107. Which 1976 Film Is About A Persecuted Schoolgirl With Psychokinetic Powers?`Carrie 
  108. Which witch did Ozzy Osborne sing about in 1980?`Aleister Crowley 
  109. After Henry VIII, Who Was The Next Member Of British Royalty To Get Divorced?`Princess Margaret 
  110. What band got their name from the sixties movie Barbarella?`Duran Duran 
  111. At which battle did Nelson famously (turn a blind eye) to orders to disengage?`The Battle of Copenhagen 
  112. In The Ukraine what does it mean if find a spiders web In your house Christmas morning is it, good luck , bad luck, winter will be unusually cold?`Good Luck 
  113. Who Invented The Christmas Cracker?`Thomas Smith 
  114. What was the first product to have a barcode:Wrigley's gum
  115. In what year was Band-Aid's Do They Know It's Christmas the UK Christmas chart-topping record?`1984 
  116. He was the captain of the "Mayflower".:Standish
  117. In What Century was St Nicholas first Mentioned?`4th 
  118. Who played the Spirit of Christmas in the 1988 TV film 'Blackadder's Christmas Carol''?`Robbie Coltrane 
  119. Cleopatra's slaves often died because she tested this on them:Poison
  120. Which country did Idi Amin invade in 1978?`Tanzania 
  121. What Are The first Names Of The Everly Bros?`Don & Phil 
  122. Who sang the theme song to the 'Breakfast Club'?`Simple Minds 
  123. Where were Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard both executed?`The Tower Of London 
  124. Near which Belarus City did the biggest ever tank battle take place during WWII:Kursk
  125. Is kissing under the Mistletoe, a Roman, Druid, or Celtic custom?`Druid 
  126. "Hot cockles"" was popular at Christmas in medieval times What was it ""A Drinking Song"" ""A Medievil Game"" ""A Dish Of Seafood"" ""A Hot Spice Drink"" "?`A Tudor Game 
  127. What Was A Sopwith Camel?`A Single Seater Armed Biplane Used In WWI 
  128. Which bank holiday was first celebrated in Britain in 1978?`1st May 
  129. The Colosseum received its name not for its size, but for a colossal statue of who that stood close by:Nero
  130. What was the capital of East Germany:East Berlin
  131. In the fairy tale 'Cinderella'', which slipper did she lose, the left or the right?`Left 
  132. Who Released The 70's Album Entitled Gasoline Alley?`Rod Stewart 
  133. Which Card Appeared In The UK For The Very First Time In 1963?`American Express 
  134. Which classic 1946 Christmas film features the line 'Daddy, every-time a bell rings, an angel gets its wings''?`It's a Wonderful Life 
  135. What is Myrrh Is it a herb, a gum resin or an essence distilled from orchids?`Gum resin 
  136. "Which former star of 'Crossroads'' Played ""Meg Richardson"" And was born on 25th December,1923"?`Noel Gordon 
  137. How Many Colonies Signed The American Declaration Of Independence?`13 Colonies 
  138. What was Alexander The Great's wife's name:Roxana
  139. In what country did "Sepoy Mutiny" occur:India
  140. Which Apollo mission carried Neil Armstrong and his cohorts to the moon?`Apollo 11 
  141. Who fixed the date of the Christian festival 'Easter':Council of Nicaea
  142. In the 1946 film, It's a Wonderful Life, what's the name of George Bailey's guardian angel?`Clarence (Oddbody) 
  143. Who Was A Tory, then Became A Labour MP And Finally Lead The British Facist Party?`Oswald Mosley 
  144. I Am A Suburb Of California, I Have The Nickname (Surf City) and part of my name sounds the same as the surname as 2 Famous Hollywood Celebrities, Where Am I?`Santa Cruz 
  145. In Which Year Was The Berlin Wall Constructed?`1961 
  146. The Character Of Mike Myers Features Heavily In Which Series Of Horror Movies?`Halloween 
  147. Which Food Of The Gods Was Said To Give Humans Immortality?`Ambrosia 
  148. Which eighties cartoon ended with the phrase: 'And knowing is half the battle'?`G.I.Joe 
  149. When Are Werewolves Expected To Appear?`When There Is A Full Moon 
  150. What Was The Name Of The Character Played By Anne Bancroft In The 1967 Film 'The Graduate''?`Mrs Robinson 
  151. Who played George III in Beau Brummell (Robert Morely, Alec Guiness, Cardew Robinson)?`Robert Morely 
  152. Which 1992 Film Starred Goldie Hawn & Meryl Streep As 2 Woman Going To Extraordinary Lengths To Preserve Their Looks?`Death Becomes Her 
  153. In 1978 which famous comedy returned for a second series, four years after the first had been shown?`Fawlty Towers 
  154. In the US what was known as Armistice Day until 1954?`Veterans Day 
  155. Arnold Schwarzenegger is a father trying to get the must have toy, Turbo Man, in which 1996 film?`Jingle All The Way 
  156. Who said: when i look at my children, i say lillian you should have stayed a virgin?`Lillian carter 
  157. What did the Romans call Scotland?`Caledonia 
  158. In which country do families dress a stuffed male doll with old clothes from each member of the family and then burn it, symbolizing forgetting all the bad things of the old year?`Colombia 
  159. In which European city did composer Richard Wagner die in 1883?`Venice 
  160. What do historians call the journey made by Mao to the Northwest of China after Chiang Kai-Shek had driven his forces out of the South and East:The Long March
  161. What Opened In 1955 in Anaheim, near Los Angeles, California.?`Disneyland 
  162. What was the name of the witch in the tv show emu's world?`Grotbags 
  163. What started in 1849 when gold was discovered at sutter's mill?`The california gold rush 
  164. The horse Khartoum plays a 'deciding' role in which classic 70's film ?`The Godfather 
  165. Who built the Taj Mahal:Shah Jahan
  166. Who became president of South Africa in 1989:F.W. de Klerk
  167. He was stabbed by Gaius Cassius Longinus.:Julius Caesar
  168. Which American Military Academt was established in 1802 on the Hudson river :West Point
  169. Who Released The 70's Album Entitled Kimono my House?`Sparks 
  170. Which is the name of the killer in A Nightmare on Elm Street?`Freddy Krueger 
  171. Introduced in 46 BC by Julius Caesar, how many months was the Julian calendar divided into?`12 
  172. Who Released The 70's Album Entitled Next?`The Sensational Alex Harvey Band 
  173. Which actress played the role of Samantha stevens in the tv show bewitched and for a bonus point who played her in the 1990 movie version?`Elizabeth Montgomery & Nicole Kidman 
  174. What Was The Name Given To Textile Workers Who Opposed Modernisation During The Nineteenth Century?`Luddites 
  175. Who was made Lord Mayor of London in 1397, 1398, 1406 and 1419?`Richard (Dick) Whittington 
  176. Bashful, Doc, Dopey, Grumpy Are 4 Of The Seven Dwarfs Name The Other 3 (PFE)?`Happy, Sleepy, Sneezy 
  177. This Sioux Indian toured with Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.:Sitting bull
  178. Who Wrote The Book Alice In Wonderland?`Lewis Carrol 
  179. What was the name of the paperboy whose 1978 murder sparked a massive manhunt by British police?`Carl Bridgewater 
  180. In 1975, what re-opened after an 8 year closure:Suez Canal
  181. In which country do some people eat long noodles to to wish for a long life?`Japan 
  182. What Is The Name Of The Summer Camp In The Friday The 13th Movies?`Camp Crystal Lake 
  183. In which city were the Hanging Gardens:Babylon
  184. Which geographical location was the first word spoken on the moon?`Houston 
  185. "Macaulay Caulkin's folks left him ""Home Alone"" in the original 1990 movie Where did they go "?`Paris 
  186. What was the name of the space shuttle that exploded?`Challenger 
  187. It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown' is a critically-acclaimed and very popular animated halloween television special based on a comic strip by which American cartoonist?`Charles M. Schultz 
  188. What do Care Bears do when fighting enemies?`Stare 
  189. Which Very Famous Horror Story Was Written By Gaston Leroux?`The Phantom Of the Opera 
  190. Who Released The 70's Album Entitled Here Come the Warm Jets?`Eno 
  191. In which country did the Boxer Rebellion take place:China
  192. What was the D-Day invasion password:Mickey Mouse
  193. Moondance' was a hit for which male singer?`Van Morrison 
  194. What famous artist could write with both his left and right hand at the same time:Leonardo da Vinci
  195. If you licked Mr T's booty, it would taste like___?`Sexual Chocolate 
  196. During which conflict is The Caine Mutiny' set?`World War 2 
  197. Where did the Birkenhead sink:Danger Point
  198. What was the third country to get the "bomb":Britain
  199. Which Of Hitler's Deputies Flew To Scotland In 1941?`Rudolf Hess 
  200. What two mountain ranges did hannibal and his elephants march through in 218 b.c?`The pyrenees and alps 
  201. Who asked, Ever Fallen In Love?`The Buzzcocks 
  202. In Which Year Did A Soviet Cosmonaut Make The First Spacewalk?`1965 
  203. According To The Song How Many Drummers Drumming Were There?`12 
  204. George Washington Carver advocated planting peanuts and sweet potatoes to replace what:Cotton and tobacco
  205. Who shot President James Garfield:Charles Guiteau
  206. Who said 'public service is my motto':Al Capone
  207. Which poisonous concoction was Socrates given to drink to carry out his death sentence:Hemlock
  208. What was the first transatlantic radio message sent :S
  209. Grease The Musical Opened On Broadway In 1973 How Many Performances Were There?`3,388 
  210. Which president was responsible for the Louisiana Purchase:Jefferson
  211. Humphrey Bogart, who was born on Christmas Day 1899, said the line 'Here's looking at you kid.'' In which film?`Casablanca 
  212. Who built Camelot:King Arthur
  213. What was the nationallity of Rasputin :Russian
  214. In 1979 who was revealed to be the fourth Russian spy in the Burgess, MacLean and Philby affair?`Anthony Blunt 
  215. What is the more common name for the plant Viscum Album?`Mistletoe 
  216. Yorkshireman William Strickland is believed to have brought the first what to Britain from North America in 1526?`Turkey 
  217. Who Is The Only British Prime Minister To Have Been Assassinated?`Spencer Perceval, 1812 
  218. Which Spanish explorer first travelled to Jamaica:Christopher Columbus
  219. What was the name of the society heiress who stole 8 million pounds worth of pictures in 1974 and was sentenced to 8 years in prison?`Dr Bridget Rose Dugdale 
  220. He ordered the persecution of Christians in which Peter and Paul died.:Nero
  221. What 'C' Was A 1992 Horror Movie And A 2006 Hit For Christina Aguilera?`Candyman 
  222. How Many Points Does A Snowflake Have?`Six 
  223. Which Was The First Town To Be Liberated By The Allies On D-Day?`Caen 
  224. Who was known as "the wizard of Menlo Park" :Thomas Alva Edison
  225. Which Film First Featured A Character Called Pinhead?`Hellraiser 
  226. Who directed the movie 'An American in Paris?`Vincente Minnelli 
  227. Eras are divided into units called ________.:Periods
  228. What did Temujin change his name to :Genghis Khan
  229. Which actor from The Harry Potter Films Also starred in The Movie Dracula?`Gary Oldman 
  230. What was the only state george mcgovern carried in the 1972 presidential election?`Massachusetts 
  231. Which Country Was Divided Into North And South In 1954 after communists took control of government.?`Vietnam 
  232. In 70's CB Radio Slang What Is A 'Smokie''?`A Policeman 
  233. Two 747's collided here in 1977.:Canary islands
  234. "What Did My True Love Give To Me On The ""Tenth"" Day Of Christmas"?`10 Lords A Leaping 
  235. Who Was The First President Of The United States?`George Washington 
  236. What caused the gremlins in the movie Gremlin to become evil?`Eating after midnight 
  237. What was first worn on the 10th October 1886 :Tuxedo
  238. This Queen of France was beheaded in 1793.:Marie antoinette
  239. "In which famous Christmas Song is a snowman pretended to be ""Parsons Brown"""?`Winter Wonderland 
  240. Who Succceeded Hitler In 1945?`Admiral Donitz 
  241. Ex tv detective, turned crooner. Who sang Silver Lady?`David Soul 
  242. Which Of Santa's Reindeer Shares It's Name With A High Street Store?`Comet 
  243. In What Year Was Robert Kennedy Assassinated (2 Points Spot On, 1 Point Year Either Way)?`1968 
  244. Which group had a one hit wonder with 'Book of Love''?`The Monotones 
  245. Holy Roman Emperor Charles VI created which principality in 1719?`Lichtenstein 
  246. What was the last chinese dynasty:Manchu
  247. What Was The Coronation Year Of Queen Elizabeth 2nd?`1952 
  248. Which 60's Movie features The Line wise men and grocers, they weigh everything?`Zorba the Greek 
  249. Who was the only survivor of Custer's last stand:His horse
  250. Who Released The 70's Album Entitled Superfly?`Curtis Mayfield 
  251. Who starred in the 1957 film showboat as June?`Ava Gardner 
  252. Plus or minus 100 pounds (lb), how much did the world's largest recorded pumpkin weigh?`1,524 lb 
  253. What age preceded the Iron Age:The Bronze Age
  254. What was Gary Gnu's catch phrase?`No Gnus is Good Gnus 
  255. Who Played Jack Nicholson's Wife In The Shining?`Shelley Duvall 
  256. This U.S. president was fatally shot in 1881.:James Garfield
  257. Who Had An 80's Hit With The Song 'Is There Something I Should Know'?`Duran Duran 
  258. What Star Sign Would You Be If Your Birthday Fell On Christmas Day?`Capricorn 
  259. What was Alaska called before 1867:Russian America
  260. In cockney rhyming slang what are 'Mince Pies''?`Your Eyes 
  261. Where do bathers traditionally go for a swim in Hyde Park on Christmas Day?`The Serpentine 
  262. Which `Rocky Horror Picture Show' actor played Mocata in the 1967 film 'The Devil Rides Out'?`Charles Gray 
  263. In 1954 Roger Bannister achieved the worlds 1st Sub 4 min mile in what English County did this take place?`Oxforshire 
  264. From what were Jack-o-Lanterns first made in U.K.?`Turnips 
  265. In 1902 this volcano erupted, killing 30,000:Pelee
  266. "What brought Frosty the Snowman to life (""Pixie Dust, A Kiss,Magic Snow,An Old Silk Hat"" "?`An Old Silk Hat 
  267. Who invented crop insurance:Benjamin Franklin
  268. From what country did the U.S. buy the Virgin Islands:Denmark
  269. Who was the first dog in space :Laika
  270. Live Aid was to benefit which starving country?`Ethopia 
  271. What Shakespearean king was actually king of Scotland for 17 years:Macbeth
  272. How Did UN Secretary General Dag Hammarskjoeld Die In September 1961?`In An Air Crash 
  273. In which English town was the Co-Operative Society formed in 1844?`Rochdale 
  274. What type of animal is a caribou?`A Reindeer 
  275. Who Released The 70's Album Entitled Madman Across the Water?`Elton John 
  276. Who discovered the Grand Canyon:Francisco Coronado
  277. Which artificial fiber was invented in 1938 :Nylon
  278. Christmas Crackers is cockney rhyming slang for which part of the male anatomy?`Testicles 
  279. What food was almost non-existent in Ireland in the 1840's:Potatoes
  280. Who starred in Funny Girl and Lawrence of Arabia?`Omar Sharif 
  281. If you kiss someone under the mistletoe, what should you then remove?`One of the berries (for good luck) 
  282. With Which War Is Florence Nightingale Associated?`Crimean 
  283. For which label did Elvis first record?`Sun Records 
  284. Which Horror Film Star Was Portrayed In An Oscar Winning Performance By Martin Landau In Tim Burtons 1994 Film About Cult Filmaker Ed- Wood?`Bella Logosi 
  285. "When are the '12 Days of Christmas' ""Dec 14th - Dec 25th) - (Dec 21-Jan 1) - (Dec 26 - Jan 6) - (Christmas Eve-Jan 4th) "?`(Dec 26 - Jan 6) 
  286. What eighties TV show starred Bruce Willis in a detective agency?`Moonlighting 
  287. Which Axis Powers In World War II Fought With The Allies In World War I?`Japan & Italy 
  288. According to some legends, what holiday decorating practice is attributed to spiders?`Tinsel 
  289. Which 60s film was the true story of Helen Keller?`The Miracle Worker 
  290. Who was, "First in war, first in peace and first in the hearts of his countrymen":George Washington
  291. What wonder stood 32m high in rhodes harbour:Colossus of Rhodes
  292. What is the name of the summer camp in the Friday 13th movies?`Camp Crystal Lake 
  293. Alanis Morrisette appeared on what 80's cable children's show?`You Can't Do that On Television 
  294. Soleil Moon Frye was the real name of which young eighties sitcom star, whose character name was also the title of the show?`Punky Brewster 
  295. Which famous mathematician and astronomer was born on Christmas day in 1642?`Sir Isaac Newton 
  296. What 'SG' Do The Salt And Pepper Say To Eachother At Christmas Time?`Seasons Greetings 
  297. Who wrote Auld Lange Syne?`Robert Burns 
  298. Who took the title "Lord Protector of the Commonwelth of England, Scotland, and Ireland" :Oliver Cromwell
  299. Which 1950s films took place in Hawaii 1941?`From Here to Eternity 
  300. The festival of Halloween was first celebrated by which ancient tribe?`The Celts 
  301. In the Christmas song 'White Christmas' what did children listen for?`Sleigh Bells 
  302. Which actress caused a sensation by appearing naked in the opening scene of the 1957 film _And God Created Woman _directed by her then husband Roger Vadim?`Brigitte Bardot 
  303. Name the loner rebel reindeer with the red shiny nose.:Rudolph
  304. In The Inspirational 1946 Film 'Its A Wonderful Life' What Is The Name Of George Baileys Guardian Angel?`Clarence Oddbody 
  305. Who shot Abraham Lincoln:John Wilkes Booth
  306. In 1785, Blanchard and Jeffries became the first to cross the English channel using which method of transport?`Balloon 
  307. Who led 900 followers in a mass suicide in 1979:Jim Jones
  308. Which (Age) Occured Between The Stone And The Iron Ages?`Bronze Age 
  309. Who signed the 'thanksgiving proclamation':Abraham Lincoln
  310. What is the name of the telescope that was placed in orbit in the eighties?`Hubble 
  311. Which former dictator was executed by firing squad on Christmas Day 1999?`Nicolae Ceausescu, (Romania) 
  312. What colour was Rudolph the Reindeer's nose?`Red 
  313. Whose Scary Movie Character Has The real name is Charles Lee Ray?`Chucky 
  314. Between which countries was the shortest war in history:Zanzibar and England
  315. What was the name of the rich boy that Andie was asked to go to the senior prom with in the movie 'Pretty in Pink'?`Blaine 
  316. Which eighties musician got sued by a music related company for using their name as part of his pseudonym*?`Thomas Dolby 
  317. Who plays the role of the Prime Minister, in the 2003 Christmas film 'Love Actually''?`Hugh Grant 
  318. Those big black CD's that you see at garage sales that people call "albums" are made of _____.:Vinyl
  319. December 26th is traditionally known as Boxing Day but it is also which Saints Holy Day?`Saint Stephen 
  320. What did jack the ripper sign on his first note?`Yours truly 
  321. Neptune Was The Roman God Of The Oceans, What Name Did The Greeks Use?`Poseidon 
  322. What was Thailand formerly known as:Siam
  323. Santa Claus reportedly lives at the _____ Pole.:North
  324. In which year did the UK hand over Hong Kong sovereignty to China?`1997 (June 30th) 
  325. Strawberries are the undoing of an unhinged man in which 50s film ?`The Caine Mutiny 
  326. What Are The Names Of The 3 Wise Men Who Brought Gifts To The Baby Jesus?`Gaspar, Melchior, Balthasar 
  327. What did President J. Buchanan not have:A wife
  328. What revelation did alexander butterfield make to the senate watergate committee?`The oval office bugging 
  329. Name the toy that consisted of color pencils and plastic which you would put in the oven to create.?`Shrinky Dinks 
  330. Who invented the thermometer in 1593?`Galileo 
  331. Who wrote the book 'The Shining' on which the 1980 Stanley Kubrick film was based?`Stephen King 
  332. After The Fire made 'Der Kommissar' popular, but which eighties musician performed it originally?`Falco 
  333. Who Released The 70's Album Entitled The Grand Tour?`George Jones 
  334. Gangster Al Capone, boss of the Chicago underworld, was finally gaoled for 11 years for what crime:Tax evasion
  335. 3 Singers Have Sung The Opening Line The Christmas Favourite Do They Know Its Christmas (PFE)?`Paul Young, Kylie Minogue, Chris Martin 
  336. What Process Is Used For Dating Ancient Organic Objects?`Radio Carbon Dating 
  337. What Year Saw The Imposition Of Martial Law In Poland?`1918 
  338. Who was the female Prime Minister of England throughout the eighties?`Marget Thatcher 
  339. The following is a line from which 1970's film 'There're all gonna laugh at you' ?`Carrie 
  340. Which corporation opened it's new headquarters in Portland Place, London in May 1932?`The BBC 
  341. Name the author of Dracula?`Bram Stoker
  342. Which 60's Movie features The Line he's very clean?`A Hard Days Night 
  343. How Many Crusades Were There?`Nine 
  344. What was Joseph's job?`Carpenter 
  345. In Which Year Was The Battle Of Trafalgar Fought?`1805 
  346. Who Described Russia As (A Riddle Wrapped In A Mystery, Inside An Enigma)?`Winston Churchill 
  347. If a girl puts the letters of the alphabet face down in water, how will she know who she will marry?`His initials will be face up next day 
  348. London's Trafalgar Square Christmas tree is traditionally given by which country?`Norway 
  349. What is New Year's Eve called in Scotland?`Hogmanay 
  350. Which drug, later found to have devastating side effects, was launched in 1958 to help pregnant women overcome morning sickness?`Thalidomide 
  351. What Are Monsters With Only One Eye Called?`Cyclops 
  352. What was the name of Eddie Murphy's character in Beverly Hills Cop?`Axel Foley 
  353. What did Pennsylvania legalise before any other colony:Witchcraft
  354. Who did the singer Lulu marry in 1969?`Maurice Gibb 
  355. This Roman killed himself after his defeat at Actium.:Marc Antony
  356. What Is The Significance Of The 1976 Film 'To The Devil _____ A Daughter'?`Last Horror Film Made By Hammer 
  357. In which American state is George A. Romero's 1968 film 'Night Of The Living Dead' set?`Pennsylvania 
  358. Who Had An 80's Hit With The Song 'Rock 'n' Roll High School,'?`The Ramones 
  359. The American comedian and actor William Claude Dukenfield, died on Christmas Day in 1946. How was he better known?`WC Fields 
  360. With With Horror Film Would You Associate The Character Leatherface?`Texas Chansaw Massacre 
  361. In What Year Was The General Strike?`1926 
  362. In which US City was Martin Luther King assassinated in 1968?`Memphis 
  363. What Did Frosty The Snow man Have For A nose (Carrot, Button,Cherry,Coal)?`Button 
  364. Which famous actor is honored in a statue in Leicester Square:Charlie Chaplin
  365. Which 1950s films took place in Chicago and Miami 1929?`Some Like it Hot 
  366. What Happened At Max Yasgur's Dairy Farm In New York State During 15-17th August 1969?`Woodstock Festival 
  367. What American feminist went bust as a silver dollar:Anthony
  368. Who said: "Let them eat cake.":Marie antoinette
  369. "Who banned Christmas Carol's in England between the years of 1649 and 1660 ""Oliver Cromwell"", ""King Charles II"", ""Queen Victoria"", ""Queen Elizabeth I"" "?`Oliver Cromwell 
  370. In Medievil England What Name Was Given To The Area Presided Over By A Lord?`Manor 
  371. According to the bible, who were the baby Jesus's first visitors?`The Shepherds 
  372. Mark David Chapman was famous for what in 1980?`Shooting John Lennon 
  373. This Spaniard conquered Mexico.:Hernando Cortez
  374. What Christmas Item Was Invented By Liondon Bakery And wedding Cake Specialist 'Tom Smith' In 1847?`Christmas Crackers 
  375. Who discovered Christmas Island on Christmas Eve 1777?`Captain Cook 
  376. How Did Darth Vader Know What Luke Skywalker Got For Christmas?`He Felt His Presents 
  377. 1955 saw the worst ever disaster in motor racing history when a Mercedes Benz hurtled into the crowd at which French race track, killing 86 people in total?`Le Mans 
  378. Which 60's Movie features The Line back in your gilded cage Melanie Daniels?`The Birds 
  379. "What Native Language Would Jesus Christ Have Spoken (""Hebrew, Sanskrit, Arabic, Aramaic"" ) "?`Aramaic 
  380. Which Belgian noble woman was sentenced to death for bathing in the blood of servant girls she had murdered in order to keep her young?`Countess Elizabeth Bathory 
  381. Which Queen Had An Extra Finger?`Anne Boleyn 
  382. Which Band Was Rod Stewart A Member Of Before Going Solo?`The Faces 
  383. Who was the first Windsor monarch of the UK?`George V (reigned 1910-1936) 
  384. On which date is Epiphany celebrated in the traditional Western calendar?`6th January 
  385. What Became The Tallest Building In England In October 1965?`Post Office Tower 
  386. What Were Frosty The Snowmans Final Words?`I'll Be Back Again Someday 
  387. To what position was John Masefield appointed in May 1930?`Poet Laureate 
  388. What Was The Name Given To The French Goverment Which Collaborated With The Nazis?`Vichy 
  389. How Many Films Were Made In The Jaws Series?`4 (Jaws 1,2,3 & Jaws The Revenge) 
  390. What was George A Custer's horses' name:Comanche
  391. What country is Men Without Hats originally from?`Canada 
  392. What was E.T.'s favorite candy?`Recee's Pieces 
  393. In 1647, the English parliament passed a law that: Let Prisoners spend Christmas At Home, Gave Santa Immunity To Burglary, Made Christmas An Official Holday, Made Christmas Illegal?`Made Christmas Illegal 
  394. In which country do they eat 12 grapes as the clock strikes midnight (one each time the clock chimes) on New Year's Eve?`Spain 
  395. Who had a Christmas No 1 with 'There's No-One Quite Like Grandma''?`St Winifred School Choir 
  396. What was Max Headroom's network number?`23 
  397. In the Bible who sent out a dove to find land?`Noah 
  398. Which Crime Did Sirhan Sirhan Say He Had No Knowledge Of But Was Later Executed For In 1969?`Bobby Kennedy Assasination 
  399. Which country did St Nicholas come from?`Turkey 
  400. If you were offered a 'spotted dick' after Christmas dinner, what could you expect?`A Steamed Pudding 
  401. In which popular 1950s film is a character played by Audrey Hepburn given 24 hours to do as she pleases in the eternal city ?`Roman Holiday 
  402. What company made PacMan?`Bally Midway 
  403. From which film do we get the song 'White Christmas''?`Holiday Inn 
  404. What Colour Are Holly Berries?`Red 
  405. Where Was The Roman's First Colony Based In England?`Colchester 
  406. Which Act Gave People Temporary Release From From Prison To Prevent Starvation?`The Cat & Mouse Act 
  407. Israel occupied the West Bank. It belonged to _______.:Jordan
  408. What Was Anne Frank Famous For?`Writing A Diary About Her Hide From The Germans In WW2 
  409. Who Released The 70's Album Entitled Pretzel Logic?`Steely Dan 
  410. Who sang No More Heroes?`The Stranglers 
  411. The three buildings of the Acropolis are the Propylaea, the Erectheum, and the _________.:Parthenon
  412. Which Apollo space mission put the first men on the moon :Apollo 11
  413. As what was Taiwan formerly known:Formosa
  414. What was the maiden name of Wallis Simpson, for whom Edward VIII abdicated in 1936?`Warfield 
  415. Who does Jamie Lee Curtis play in 'Halloween 20 years later (H20)?`Kere Tate 
  416. Who played Norman Bates in the 1998 remake of 'Psycho'?`Vince Vaughn 
  417. How many years were between the creation of the Magna Carta and the American Declaration of Independence :561
  418. "In the TV show ""The Simpsons"", who or what is Santa's Little Helper"?`Their Pet Dog 
  419. From which phrase is the word Halloween Derived?`All Hallows Eve 
  420. On what did Marley's ghostly face first appear to Scrooge in Dickens' A Christmas Carol?`A door knocker 
  421. What 'IR' Does Michael Fish Say To His Wife When The Heavens Open On Christmas Day?`It's Reindeer 
  422. The current image of Santa Claus as a plump man with white beard and red and white tunic dates from a 1931 Advertising campaign, for which product?`Coca-Cola 
  423. How many astronauts manned each Apollo flight:Three
  424. Who was kidnapped on the night of March 1, 1932:Charles Lindbergh Jr
  425. Which name belongs rightfully to The Craft Is It Bonnie, Shelly, Sally, Penny?`Bonnie 
  426. Who Was Henry Bolingbroke's Father?`John Of Gaunt (The Duke Of Lancaster) 
  427. In which country was Adolf Hitler born:Austria
  428. In 1953 Queen Elizabeth II was crowned following the death of her father George VI but what was his 'proper'' first name; David - Albert - Louis - Edward - George?`Albert 
  429. Which country is the largest exporter of Christmas trees?`Canada 
  430. To What Did The Chant Hell No We Won't Go Refer?`The Vietnam War 
  431. Who killed who in 1963 in what is generally regarded as the first live televised murder?`Jack Ruby killed Lee Harvey Oswald 
  432. Which group released the album 'Dark Side of the Moon'?`Pink Floyd 
  433. What was the name of the government newspaper in ancient Rome :Acat Diurna (Daily Happenings)
  434. Where were the first books printed:China
  435. In Sabrina The Teenage Witch What Is The Name Of Sabrina's Cat?`Salem 
  436. Who was the founder of Live Aid?`Bob Geldof 
  437. Which Actress Played Emma Peel In The Avengers?`Diana Rigg 
  438. Who was the first African-American female to win a Wimbledon Tennis event In both 1957 And 1958?`Althea Gibson 
  439. Snarf' and 'Liono' are both characters from what famous 80s cartoon show?`Thundercats 
  440. In which Massachusetts town were 20 people executed for witchcraft in 1692?`Salem 
  441. Which State Became The 47th US State In 1912?`New Mexico 
  442. `Is this the real life, is this just fantasy', is the opening line of which hit song?`Bohemian Rhapsody 
  443. Which 1993 Disney Movie Starred Bette Midler As A Witch?`Hocus Pocus 
  444. Which famous Tapestry Commemorates The Conquering Of England?`Bayeux Tapestry 
  445. On what date did 'The Wall' fall?`1989 
  446. Who Had An 80's Hit With The Song 'Other Woman,'?`Ray Parker Jr 
  447. Which Character On TV Has The Real Name Of Eddie Fitzgerald?`Cracker 
  448. Who Released The 70's Album Entitled Trafalgar?`Bee Gees 
  449. Who Released The 70's Album Entitled Twelve Dreams of Dr. Sardonicus?`Spirit 
  450. Which was the first magazine to publish a hologram on its cover:National Geographic
  451. He said, "I have nothing to offer but blood, tears, toil and sweat.":Sir winston churchill
  452. Which famous ship sank in 1912 :Titanic
  453. What Did British Troops Destroy In Washington DC In 1814?`The President's House 
  454. What Was The First Reich?`The Holy Roman Empire 
  455. In 1893, this country was the first to give women the vote.:New Zealand
  456. What 'CP' Is One Of The Ghosts From A Christmas Carol?`Christmas Present / Past 
  457. Which country blew up a Greenpeace ship in New Zealand:France
  458. After the fall of the iron curtain, Russian leader Mikhail Gorbachev introduced a period of restructuring known as ________.:Perestroika
  459. Who Coined The Phrase (Goverment Of The People, By The People And For The People)?`Abraham Lincoln 
  460. U.S. President, Herbert C. _________.:Hoover
  461. What Connects Richard Nixon, Lyndon B Johnson, Hubert Humphrey & Spiro Agnew?`4 US Vice Presidents During The 60's 
  462. What Reference Book Went On Sale For The First Time In 1955?`Guinness Book Of Records 
  463. John F. Kennedy Airport used to be called __________.:Idlewild
  464. Which is the most ancient walled city:Jericho
  465. This U.S. Secretary of State won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1973.:Henry Kissinger
  466. Where Was A Famous (Tea Party) Held In 1773?`Boston Tea Party 
  467. In What Year Was The French Declaration Of The Rights Of Man (Liberty, Equality, Fraternity)?`1789 
  468. Which US president said 'the buck stops here':Harry Truman
  469. In which film does a Moloko Plus loving Ludwig van fan live with his 'M' and 'P' ?`A Clockwork Orange 
  470. Where did 'The Mayflower' take the pilgrims:New World
  471. Who Released The 70's Album Entitled Tusk?`Fleetwood Mac 
  472. Who Released The 70's Album Entitled The Scream?`Siouxsie and the Banshees 
  473. What's the resting place of those buried at sea:Davey Jones's Locker
  474. Which 1776 American Affirmation Asserted The Basic Rights Of All To (Life, Liberty & The Pursuit Of Happiness)?`American Declaration Of Independence 
  475. What was The Eldest Son Of Edward III Better Known As?`The Black Prince 
  476. " What Letter Comes Next In The Following Sequence ""B, C, C, D, D, D, P, R"" 'Blitzen, Comet, Cupid, Dancer, Dasher, Donner, Prancer, Rudolph, Vixen'' "?`V= Santa's Reindeers in Alphabetical Order 
  477. Who was King Of England During The Battle Of Agincourt?`Henry V 
  478. What was the second carry on film?`Carry on Nurse 
  479. What was the war during Regan's first term that took place on an island in the carribean?`Grenada 
  480. What father/daughter duo made 'Gag Me With a Spoon' a household phrase during the eighties?`Frank & Moon Unit Zappa 
  481. Who captained the HMS Beagle:Charles Darwin
  482. Who Was Prime Minister When Edward VIII Abdicated?`Stanley Baldwin 
  483. The Christmas period of 1813-14 saw the last what in London?`Christmas Fair on a frozen River Thames (known as a Frost Fair) 
  484. How old was John F. Kennedy when he became president:43
  485. In the harbour of which city was the Greenpeace flagship Rainbow Warrior sunk in 1985?`Auckland 
  486. What fell into the pool in Caddyshack which caused a major exodus?`A Baby Ruth candy bar 
  487. Which U. S. President insisted on putting lit candles on the White House Christmas tree, even though it was a fire hazard Calvin Collidge, Herbert Hoover, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Theodore Roosevelt,?`Franklin Delano Roosevelt 
  488. What did the Romans call Wales?`Cambria 
  489. When was Julius Caesar murdered:Ides of March
  490. Which duo had a 1987 Christmas hit with a cover of the Elvis song 'Always On My Mind''?`The Pet Shop Boys 
  491. How Long Was The American Civil War?`Four Years 
  492. Which singers Christmas favourite is having his `nuts roasting on an open fire___'?`Nat King Cole 
  493. What was the name (4 letters) of the New York night club that helped launch the career of several early new wave groups?`CBGB's 
  494. What country produced the world's first Christmas postage stamp, and when?`Canada 
  495. Which Singer Starred In The Title Role Of The Film 'Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence''?`David Bowie 
  496. What period is also known as the age of fish:Devonian period
  497. Which famous Giant Panda died at London Zoo in 1972?`Chi Chi 
  498. How Many Times Was Queen Elizabeth I Married?`None 
  499. Who in 1893 defined vegtables as plants eaten in a meal and fruits as plants eaten as dessert :United States Supreme Court
  500. Which 1945 Ealing Film Is A Sequence Of Supernatural Stories Told By A Group Of People In A Country House?`Dead Of Night 
  501. What was the contribution of actress Mercedes Mccambridge to Linda Blairs performance in The Exorcist?`She provided the devils voice 
  502. Which city, famous for its 'Christmas Market', is also Known as 'The Gingerbread Capital of the World' (Geneva, Bucharest,Nurumberg,Prague)?`Nuremburg 
  503. Which City Was Engulfed In Lava From Mount Vesuvius In AD79?`Pompeii 
  504. What was the name of the scandal that resulted in the resignation of president Nixon:Watergate
  505. 1954 again - in which English city did Roger Bannister become the first man to run a mile in under 4 minutes?`Oxford (Iffley Rd) 
  506. What Do 99% Of Pumpkins End Up As?`Lanterns 
  507. Where did the real St. Nicholas live?`Turkey 
  508. What Was Jackie Kennedy's Name Before She Married John F Kennedy?`Jackie Onnasis 
  509. What is the all-time best-selling Christmas recording (White Xmas, Jingle Bells, Frosty The Snowman, Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer)?`White Christmas 
  510. Which 50's Movie features the Line 'Hey Stella!'?`A Streetcar Named Desire 
  511. What did 18 British Museums & Art Galleries Start To Do In 1974?`Charge Admission 
  512. The American M4 tank is better known as what:The Sherman tank
  513. What name did the indians give the black soldiers that were fighting against them in the late 1800's?`Buffalo soldiers 
  514. Who Released The 70's Album Entitled Muswell Hillbillies?`Kinks 
  515. When Did Napoleon Bonaparte Begin His Reign As Emperor Of France?`1804 
  516. Israel occupied the Golan Heights. Whose territory was it:Syria
  517. What Is The Name Of The Serial Killer In The Film Halloween?`Michael Myers 
  518. What age preceded the Iron Age:The bronze age
  519. After which famous person in history was the teddy bear named?`Theodore Roosevelt 
  520. Which group had a Christmas No 1 with 'Lilly The Pink''?`The Scaffold 
  521. Which British prime minister died in 1965 :Winston Churchill
  522. What show featured Nell Carter as a larger than life housekeeper?`Gimme a Break 
  523. *'Afternoon Delight'' was the only major hit for which one-hit-wonder group*?`Starland Vocal Band 
  524. Which Spanish King Sent An Armada Against England In 1588?`Philip II 
  525. Who Released The 70's Album Entitled In Rock?`Deep Purple 
  526. Which Coronation street character, played by Jean Alexander, made her last appearance on Christmas Day 1987?`Hilda Ogden 
  527. Which British coin ceased to be legal tender in 1960?`Farthing 
  528. Which two European leaders signed a non-aggression pact on 23 August 1939?`Hitler & Stalin 
  529. Biko was involved in what protest movement?`Apartheid 
  530. Germany was split into two zones by which agreement:Yalta agreement
  531. Which Scottish actor famously sang in the film Darby O Gill & the little people?`Sean Connery 
  532. The Charge Of The Light Brigade Occured During Which War?`Crimean 
  533. From which era does the custom of carol singing originate (Edwardian, Victorian, Middle Ages)?`The Middle Ages 
  534. Who was the mother of Elizabeth I:Anne Boleyn
  535. What Was The Colonial Name Of Ghana?`Gold Coast 
  536. What country started the tradition of exchanging gifts?`Italy (Romans) 
  537. What is the common name for cercis canadensis, the state tree of oklahoma?`Redbud 
  538. In what year was the first English translation of the Bible completed?`1388 
  539. She was called "The Maid of Orleans".:Joan of arc
  540. Who sang Its a Heartache, nothing but a heartache?`Bonnie Tyler 
  541. Who did dita beard work for?`Itt 
  542. Who did the los angeles times endorse in the 1964 preisential election?`Barry goldwater 
  543. Which Wild West legend was born Henry McCarty?`Billy the Kid, alias William H Bonney 
  544. Who sailed to the new world in 'The mayflower':Pilgrims
  545. Who said: "Let them eat cake":Marie Antoinette
  546. Which emperor made his horse a senator:Caligula
  547. What Was The Function Of Press Gangs In The Early Nineteenth Century?`To Press Or Recruit Men Into The Royal Navy 
  548. What Is The Name Of The Bad Guy In The Friday The 13th Series?`Jason 
  549. "What Did My True Love Give To Me On The ""Third"" Day Of Christmas"?`3 French Hens 
  550. For how many years did the 30 Years War last 27, 30 or 36?`30 Years 
  551. Pop Star Marty Wilde Had A Baby Girl In 1960 What Did He And His Wife Call Her?`Kim (Kim Wilde) 
  552. Which pain relieving product was subjected to a public relations scare in the eighties?`Tylenol 
  553. What 'HHH' Does Santa Do In His 3 Gardens?`Ho, Ho, Ho 
  554. This Chinese dynasty lasted from 1368 to 1644.:Ming
  555. Great Britain Was The First Country To Issue Postage Stamps But In What Year?`1840 
  556. In What Year Did The Great Fire Of London Occur?`1666 
  557. How many witches in a coven?`13 
  558. What is the 15' by 18' cell that 146 captured british officers were forced into by indian troops in the 19th century called:Black Hole of Calcutta
  559. Where does Santa land his sleigh?`On The Roof 
  560. What daughter of czar nicholas ii is said to have escaped death in the russian revolution?`Anastasia 
  561. The following is a line from which 1970's film 'Blessed are the cheese makers' ?`Life of Brian 
  562. Who was the New Zealand mountaineer who in 1953, together with Sherpa Tenzing Norgay, became the first person to reach the summit of Mount Everest?`Sir Edmund Hillary 
  563. Which 1964 Movie Had The Alternative Title 'How I Learned To Stop Worrying & Love The Bomb''?`Dr Strangelove 
  564. When Cook Discovered The Hawaiian Islands What Did He Name Them?`Sandwich Islands 
  565. What cult-fav eighties movie features John Lithgow from another dimension?`The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai 
  566. Who is known for his 'theory of evolution':Charles Darwin
  567. The General Strike, Called In 1926, Supported Which Union?`Mine Workers Union 
  568. What company used the little aligators as it's symbol on clothing?`Izods 
  569. In Which Year Did The Battle Of Hastings Take Place?`1066 
  570. What tree is mentioned in the Christmas song 'Twelve Days of Christmas' ?`A Pear tree 
  571. How Old Was Edward VI When He Became King?`9 Years Old 
  572. Who was nick named Hanoi Jane in 1972 because of her enemy propaganda broadcasts from Vietnam?`Jane Fonda 
  573. Name The Ship In Which Columbus Discovered America?`Santa Maria (Pinta & Nina Were Sister Ships) 
  574. Who invented the wristwatch:Louis Cartier
  575. Whose Election slogan Was (You've Never Had It So Good)?`Harold Macmillian, 1959 
  576. Muhammad Ali Took On George Foreman In The 'Rumble In The Jungle'' In what Country Did This Take Place?`Zaire 
  577. Elizabeth I was the daughter of which king:Henry VIII
  578. By what name was Baron Manfred von Richthofen better known?`The Red Baron 
  579. According to the Christmas song what was the only present asked for 2 Front Teeth, 5 Bath Cubes, 4 Bars Of Soap, 3 Pairs Of socks?`2 Front Teeth 
  580. "Which of these was not one of the twelve apostles ""Jason,Bartholomew, Phillip, Thaddaeus"" "?`Jason 
  581. Which police-dog was one of Stalin's favourites:Berya
  582. What animal is Snowball in George Orwell's book Animal Farm?`A pig 
  583. Who was the President of Egypt in 1956 who nationalized the Suez Canal causing British and French troops to invade the region?`Gamal Abdul Nasser 
  584. Which Instrument Of Torture Had a Hinged Case Full Of Spikes?`The Iron Maiden 
  585. How many times was franklin roosevelt elected president?`Four 
  586. Alexander the Great was king of which country :Macedonia
  587. What Was The Name Of The North Sea Oil Rig That Caught Fire In 1988?`Piper Alpha 
  588. Who was Joseph Merrick:The Elephant Man
  589. Who had a hit with Schools Out in 1972?`Alice Cooper 
  590. Which Chinese Dynasty Lasted From 1368-1644?`Ming 
  591. Who Had An 80's Hit With The Song 'Queen of Hearts'?`Juice Newton 
  592. What treaty, signed in 1713, ended the War of the Spanish Succession:Treaty of Utrecht
  593. Presepe in Italy refers to what Christmas tradition?`Nativity scene (literally meaning crib) 
  594. What made the crew sick in the movie Airplane?`The fish 
  595. He discovered the Grand Canyon.:Francisco Coronado
  596. What is the weight of the largest pumpkin in the world is it A 1046 lbs B 1246 lbs or is it C 1446 lbs?`C 1446 lbs 
  597. What was the name of Charles Lindbergh's plane in which he completed the first non-stop solo trans-Atlantic flight?`Spirit of St Louis (achieved in 1927) 
  598. Orson Wells directed Charlton Heston and Janet Leigh in which 1958 film?`Touch Of Evil 
  599. What was the board game introduced in the eighties which featured six categories of questions and little pie shaped pieces you had to collect?`Trivia Pursuit 
  600. Name Jacques Cousteau's research ship.:Calypso
  601. Who Released The 70's Album Entitled Sheet Music?`10cc 
  602. "Which Is The Only Football Team In The 2006/2007 Premiership Which Doesn't Contain Any Of The Letters Of ""Santa"" In It's Name"?`Liverpool 
  603. What changed in 1752 which caused Britain to have a White Christmas less frequently thereafter?`The calendar 
  604. The Song 'White Christmas ' Was' Performed In Which 1942 Film?`Holiday In 
  605. Israel occupied the West Bank. It belonged to _______.:Jordan
  606. The following is a line from which 1970's film 'It's pronounced Fronkensteen' ?`Young Frankenstein 
  607. Which film first featured a character later named Pinhead?`Hellraiser 
  608. This organization was founded by William Booth.:Salvation army
  609. Who wrote the book, that was the basis for the 1982 animated film, 'The Snowman''?`Raymond Briggs 
  610. Who gave john f. kennedy a dog named pushinka?`Nikita khrushchev 
  611. Who Released The 70's Album Entitled Blue?`Joni Mitchell 
  612. Who married actress Nancy Davis:Ronald Reagan
  613. Who built the Lambarene missionary station:Albert Schweitzer
  614. What Was Founded In The Reign Of Henry VIII For The Protection Of The Royal Person?`Yeoman Of The Guard Or Beefeaters 
  615. In which country do people go to the beach to jump seven waves and throw flowers in the sea while making a wish?`Brazil 
  616. Where did Gerald Durrell open his zoo in 1958?`Jersey 
  617. Where did Guinevere retire to die:Amesbury
  618. In Scotland, what vegetable was traditionally carved into a jack-o-lantern was it A Potato B Turnip C Pumpkin?`B = Turnip 
  619. Which Singer Born On Christmas Day Released A Debut ASlbum Entitled No Angel?`Dido 
  620. Who was the first person to swim the English Channel:Captain Matthew Webb
  621. What was the name of the vehicle in which Sir Malcom Campbell broke the 300 mph barrier in 1935?`Bluebird 
  622. Who was given the only Nobel Peace Prize award during WWI:International Red Cross
  623. Which 1950s films took place in Burma 1943?`The Bridge on the River Kwai 
  624. Which Band Were At The UK Christmas Number One Spot In December 1979?`Pink Floyd / Wall 
  625. "What Did My True Love Give To Me On The ""Twelth"" Day Of Christmas"?`12 Drummers Drumming 
  626. Which former Labour MP formed the New Party in 1931?`Sir Oswald Mosley 
  627. A mysterious cloud of pesticide and radiation causes a disturbing reversal for Scott Carey in which classic 50s film ?`The Incredible Shrinking Man 
  628. In which 1970's films does Dustin Hoffman play the character ' Babe Levy' ?`Marathon Man 
  629. King Abdullah was assassinated in 1951. Of which country was he king?`Jordan 
  630. Churchill, F.D. Roosvelt and Stalin met here in 1945.:Yalta
  631. The first ever Olympic Games to be held south of the equator opened in which city in 1956?`Melbourne 
  632. What toy was in short supply for the 1983 Chirstmas season?`Cabbage Patch Kid 
  633. Famed as a member of the Rat Pack, who died on Christmas day 1995?`Dean Martin 
  634. Which novel opens and closes with the letters of Robert Walton?`Frankenstein 
  635. Who was Cary Grant's female lead in the movie 'To catch a thief?`Grace Kelly 
  636. Who Released The 70's Album Entitled Autobahn?`Kraftwerk 
  637. Which Mother & Daughter Both Appeared In John Carpenters Film The Fog?`Janet Leigh & Jamie Lee Curtis 
  638. What was the name of the first ironclad warship ever launched:HMS Warrior
  639. What did presidents Madison, Monroe, Polk, and Garfield have in common:The first name " james "
  640. Which Country Was Awarded The George Cross For Civilian Bravery In 1942?`Malta 
  641. What Was Formerly Called Stingray Harbour?`Botany Bay 
  642. In which 1998 remake did Matthew Broderick play Dr.Niko Tatopoulos (Pronounced Tat-Oh-Pool-Loss)?``Godzilla' 
  643. In What Year Did Neil Armstrong First Step Foot On The Moon?`1969 
  644. Who directed the 1976 movie 'The Omen' - The first part of the omen trilogy?`Richard Donner 
  645. In 1978 which famous comedy returned for a second series, four years after the first had been shown?`Fawlty Towers 
  646. Name The British Liner That Sunk On Its Maiden Voyage In 1912?`The Titanic 
  647. What was The poem A night before christmas originally called (The Night Visitor, Santa Claus Is Coming To Town, A Visit From St Nicholas, A Christmas Visit)?`A Visit From St Nicholas 
  648. John F. Kennedy Airport in New York used to be called __________.:Idlewind
  649. General Sherman burned this city in 1864.:Atlanta
  650. Where did the Bay Of Pigs take place:Cuba
  651. " Which of the following was not one of the Three Kings ""Balthazar"" - ""Melchior"" - ""Soloman"" - ""Caspar"" "?`Soloman 
  652. What did the person chained to wall in Goonies want?`A Baby Ruth candy bar 
  653. What Chinese dynasty was overthrown in 1911:Manchu
  654. What did Sir Howard Carter discover in 1922?`Tutankhamens Tomb 
  655. What was the nationality of the prisoners in the "Black hole of Calcutta":British
  656. Who Released The 70's Album Entitled Out of the Blue?`ELO 
  657. He was assassinated on Dec. 8, 1980 in New York City.:John lennon
  658. Name the U.S.S.R. leader with a birthmark on his forehead?`Gorbachev 
  659. How many wise men where there?`3 
  660. When Was The Abolition Of The Death Penalty Made Permanent In Great Britain?`1969 
  661. In Halloween, what is the middle name of Michael Myers?`Audrey 
  662. The St. Valentine's Day massacre took place in this city.:Chicago
  663. In which country do people wear white clothes in order to have good luck during the new year?`Brazil 
  664. Who Released The 70's Album Entitled Hunky Dory?`David Bowie 
  665. "Which Oscar Winning Actor Played Scrooge In ""The Muppet Christmas Carol"""?`Michael Caine 
  666. How many days after john f. kennedy's assassination was lee harvey oswald shot?`Two 
  667. The three wise men allegedly brought gifts of Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh, spell Myrrh?`Myrrh 
  668. How did John Belushi die?`Drug and Alcohol overdose 
  669. What snack food was portrayed in claymation dancing to 'Heard it Through the Grapevine'?`Raisins 
  670. Who Released The 70's Album Entitled Oxygene?`Jean Michel Jarre 
  671. What is the only national spectator sport originating entirely in the united states?`Rodeos 
  672. Where was the Rosetta stone found :Cairo
  673. What was the sister ship of the olympic?`The titanic 
  674. Name The Queen Of England Who Ruled For Nine Days?`Lady Jane Grey 
  675. Of which ship was Miles Standish captain:The Mayflower
  676. How many sides does a snowflake have 6,8,10,12?`6 
  677. Who Led A 125 Mile March Of Child Worker To Theodore Roosevelt's Vacation Home On Long Island?`Mary Harris Jones 
  678. Which popular poem was alternatively known as A Visit from St Nicholas '?`Twas The Night before Christmas 
  679. Who was, "First in war, first in peace and first in the hearts of his countrymen":George washington
  680. Who was the last of the apache warrior chiefs?`Geronimo 
  681. Oklahoma statehood in 1907 became a sure thing. in part due to the discovery of what?`Oil 
  682. What Colour Are The Berries Of The Mistletoe Plant?`White 
  683. The fear of halloween is known by which other name (Fourteen letters)?`Samhainophobia 
  684. Who Was The Mother Of James 1st Of England?`Mary Queen Of Scots 
  685. Who ruled rome when Christ was born:Augustus Caesar
  686. Who Moved Into His Factory On New Yorks East 47th Street In 1963?`Andy Warhol 
  687. Who Was The Last King To Sit On The English Throne?`George VI 
  688. "In the Christmas song 'Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer' how is his nose described ""You would even say it ___"" "?`Glows 
  689. What Was The Name Given To Those Who Campaigned For Social Reform In England Between 1836 & 1858?`The Chartists 
  690. In which 1944 film were Trick and Treat children to be seen?`Meet me in St. Louis. 
  691. Approximately how many children did pharaoh Ramses II father:160
  692. Who Was The First Roman Emperor?`Augustus (Gaius Julius Octavianus) 
  693. Who helps Santa make toys?`Elves 
  694. "When visiting Finland, Santa leaves his sleigh behind and rides on a: ""BroomStick, Rudolph, A Goat Named Ukko, A White Goose"" "?`A Goat Named Ukko 
  695. Which two words are inscribed on a Victoria Cross?`For Valour 
  696. Which Comedien started Writing For Private Eye Magazine Ensuring Its Success?`Peter Cook 
  697. With two words, complete this BBC radio signal to the French Resistance in the film The Longest Day. The long sobs of autumns violins wound my heart with _____?`Monotonous langour 
  698. Since 1923, the National Christmas Tree on the White House lawn has been lit every year _except _ one. What year was that, and why wasn't it lit?`John F Kennedy 
  699. How did the bum convince the family dog to start eating again in Down and Out in Beverly Hills?`He ate the dog's food 
  700. If you attended a Swedish Christmas Party and were given 'Glogg'' what would you do with it, eat it, drink it or put it on your head?`Drink it, it's a hot spiced drink made from wine or spirit 
  701. Who Released The 70's Album Entitled Grievous Angel?`Gram Parsons 
  702. Which British city was named Deva by the Romans?`Chester 
  703. Johnny Depp Made His Movie Debut In Which Scary Movie?`A Nightmare on Elm Street 
  704. Which woman flew from England to Australia in 1930?`Amy Johnson 
  705. Which Band Had A UK Christmas Number 1 With The Song 'Stay Another Day'?`East 17 
  706. Which vehicle designed by Ferdinand Porsche, went into mass production in 1936?`The Volkswagen 
  707. Which country ruled Cambodia immediately before WWII:France
  708. What was the name of Punky Brewster's dog?`Brandon 
  709. In the world of music how is 'Jiles P Richardson'' more commonly known?`The Big Bopper 
  710. Who was the Taj Mahal built in memory of:Mumtaj Mahal
  711. Where does Santa Claus live?`Lapland 
  712. What city was john f. kennedy nominated for president in?`Los angeles 
  713. Which 'following' word did Frederico Fellini coin and use for the first time in his film La dolce vita ?`Paparazzi 
  714. Who Was The First Catholic President Of The United States?`John F. Kennedy
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