General Knowledge 2

Who rode naked through the streets of Coventry?`Lady godiva
What does ALF stand for?`Alien Life Form
After Much Legal Wrangling Who Became The Controller Of 'The News Of The World'' In 1969?`Rupert Murdoch
The song White Christmas was first performed in which 1942 film?`Holiday Inn
Clement C. Moore wrote a very famous Christmas poem What was it called?`Twas The Night Before Christmas
In Which Scary Movie Will You Find The Character Martin Brody?`Jaws
Who succeeded Churchill when he resigned in 1955?`Sir anthony eden
Which houses fought the War of the Roses?`Lancaster and York
Who ruled England at the time of Shakespeare?`Elizabeth I
This is said to be history's greatest military evacuation.?`Dunkirk
Who penned the words, 'Hubble, bubble toil and trouble, fire burn and cauldron bubble'?`William Shakespeare
Which country traditionally provides Britain with a Christmas tree for Trafalgar Square in London?`Norway
Who Released The 70's Album Entitled Selling England by the Pound?`Genesis
Who Wrote A Famous Diary Between 1660 & 1669?`Samuel Pepys
Who Directed The 1968 Classic Horror Movie 'Rosemary's Baby''?`Roman Polanski
What did Julius Caesar cross to signal a revolt against the senate?`Rubikon
Which new country was formed in 1971 at the end of the Pakistan / India conflict?`Bangladesh
Germany's WW I allies were Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, and ________.?`Turkey
What is the Roman numeral for fifty?`L
As what was winchester known by the Romans?`Venta Bulgarum
Who Was The First Christian Emperor Of Rome?`Constantine The Great
Who was the last British Viceroy of India?`Lord Louis Mountbatten
What Was The Most Common Present Girls Above The Age Of 16 Have Asked For in 2008?`A Boob Job
Which French king was known as the Sun King ?`Louis XIV
Where was Nelson mandela in prison?`Robben Island
Which Christmas song contains the line 'Oh, the weather outside is frightful, but the fire is so delightful''?`Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow
What are male witches called?`Warlocks
Amityville House On The Hill' was sung by who in 1986?`Lovebug Starski
Which 1976 film starring John Travolta is about a persecuted schoolgirl with psychokinetic powers?`Carrie
Which of these women NEVER married Frank Sinatra A= Mia Farrow, B= Ava Gardner, C= Lana Turner?`C = Lana Turner
In the 17th century, if you were given Christmas Clap off someone, what have they given you?`A Kiss Under The Misletoe
In which 1970's films does Dustin Hoffman play the character 'Louis Dega' ?`Papillon
Where was the 1962 world's fair held?`Seattle
Who Was The Last British Monarch Born Abroad?`King George II
If you were born on Christmas Day, what would your star sign be?`Capricorn
Also known as the 'Isle of Apples', Christ and Joseph of Aramathea travelled here in ancient times.?`Avalon
What company made the first color arcade game?`Atari
Which Country Hosted The Summer Olympic Games In 1952 A= Germany, B=Finland, C=France?`B= Finland
What year was NASA founded?`1958
How many spirits appeared to Ebenezer Scrooge in Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol?`4, Jacob MarleyPast Present Future
Originating from a story about an Irish blacksmith, you ran into the Devil in a pub, what name is given to a pumpkin if it has a face carved into it and is illuminated by a candle?`Jack O' Lantern
Which actor, an archdeacon in the TV series all gas & gaiters died in January 1979?`Robertson Hare
Which group had a UK No.1 in 1981 with The Song 'Ghost Town'?`The Specials
Originally native to Mexico what is traditionally known as the Christmas flower?`The Poinsettia
Who was the first ghost appear to scrooge in the dickens classic a Christmas carol?`Marleys Ghost
In Which City Was John F Kennedy Assassinated?`Dallas
Sputnik 2 Was Launched Into Space In 1957 What Was The Name Of The Dog That Was On Board?`Laika
What time would you watch 'Late Night With David Letterman' on NBC?`12?`30-1?`30
"What is the connection between ""Comet"", ""Cupid"" and ""Vixen"""?`All Names Of Santa's Reindeers
What is the name of the German Officer who lived and died in Madrid and rescued Mussolini?`Otto Skorzeny
Which character in a Disney cartoon, wanted to make a coat out of 101 Dalmatians?`Cruella Devil
The state motto for oklahoma is labor omnia vincit, which means what?`Labor conquers all things
Oklahoma's recorded History began in 1541 when what spanish explorer ventured through the area on his quest for the lost city of gold?`Coronado
In which city was President Kennedy killed?`Dallas
What two mountain ranges did hannibal and his elephants march through in 218 b.c.?`The pyrenees and alps
These fighters always began a bout by saying, "Hail Emperor, those about to die salute you."?`Gladiators
What Did Frenchman Andre Turcat Do On 2nd March 1969?`Flew Concordes Maiden Voyage
Who appeared on the back of a US banknote in 1875?`Pocahontas
Who Was The Last British Monarch To Lead His Forces Into Battle?`George II
Who is recognised as the father of geometry?`Euclid
The Monument in the City Of London is a monument to which event?`The Great Fire Of London
Traditionally are the 12 Days of Christmas, before or after Christmas?`After (26 Dec - 06 Jan)
Which country was previously known as the Dutch East Indies?`Indonesia
21 October 1805 Is The Anniversary Of Which Famous Battle?`Trafalgar
He led 900 followers in a mass suicide in 1979.?`Jim Jones
Which Famous Person Of Film And TV Wrote The Autobiography Tall Dark And Gruesome?`Christopher Lee
How old was John F. Kennedy when he became president?`Forty three
Jadis the White Witch is the villain in which children's book?`The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe
What was the destination of the ship 'Mary Celeste' on it's final voyage November 1872, where it should never arrive ?`Genoa
Where did the most famous encirclement of the Nazi troops during WWII take place?`Stalingrad
Who Knocked Out Floyd Patterson To Win The World Heavyweight Boxing Title In 1962?`Sonny Liston
The first charity Christmas card was produced by UNICEF in 1949. The picture chosen was painted by a?` A Chimp, A 7 Year Old Girl, A Pop Star, A Buddhist Monk?`A 7 Year Old Girl
What was Europe's first super-high-speed passenger train powered by?`Electricity
Which Margaret Mitchell novel, later a successful film, won the 1937 Pulitzer Prize?`Gone With The Wind
In Which Country Will You Find Lapland?`Norway
The "Bay of Pigs" fiasco took place in this country.?`Cuba
What is the name of the lead singer for the Smiths?`Morrisey
Who drafted most of the American Declaration of Independence?`Thomas Jefferson
Jesus was allegedly born on Christmas Day, what Starsign would he have been?`Capricorn
Two groups have had three consecutive Christmas No 1's, the first was the Beatles, in 1963-64-65, name the second?`The Spice Girls (1996-97-98)
The date of which Christian festival was fixed in 325AD by the Council of Nicaea?`Easter
Which actress played the same part in all 3 Scream movies?`Neve Campbell
What kind of teeth did George Washington have?`Wooden
What is the English title of the carol written in 1818 by Austrian priest Josef Mohr originally called Stille Nacht?`Silent Night
Who denounced Stalin?`Nikita
Which military battle took place in 1815?`Waterloo
Which does Carrie's Mother Warn Her Will Happen If She Attends The Prom?`They are all going laugh at you
Who played the first screen incarnation of Dr. Hannibal Lecter?`Brian Cox
Where Did Harold McMillan Make His Famous Winds Of Change Speech In 1969?`Cape Town, South Africa
Which fellow singer was Roberta Flack paying tribute to in her song 'Killing Me Softly?`Don McLean
How many astronauts manned each project mercury flight?`One
Who were Balthazar, Melchior and Caspar?`The Three Wise Men
Which Small Car Did Austin And Morris Launch In 1959?`Mini
Which shop in Regent St is the largest toy store in the world?`Hamley's
Which Household Cleaning Product What Launched At The Savoy Hotel In 1960 And By The 1970's Was Being Used In 6 Out Of 10 UK Households?`Fairy Liquid
Who Released The 70's Album Entitled Innervisions?`Stevie Wonder
She was the first First Lady to be received privately by the Pope.?`Jackie kennedy
What did presidents Madison, Monroe, Polk, and Garfield have in common?`The first name "James"
Which band member was Boy George allegedly seeing in Culture Club during the 80's (Just name instrument he plays)?`The Drummer
Which toy, with a name meaning 'play well'' was launched by Danish toymakers Ole and Godtfred Kristiansen in 1958?`Lego
Who wrote The Strange Case of Dr Jeckyll and Mr Hyde?`Robert Louis Stevenson
Who Released The 70's Album Entitled Physical Graffiti?`Led Zeppelin
During Which King's Reign Did The Great Fire Of London Occur?`Charles II
"What Did My True Love Give To Me On The ""First"" Day Of Christmas"?`A Partirdge In A Pear Tree
In which country do people eat noodles while listening to a bell start ringing and strike 108 times?`Japan
What is the fear of Halloween called is it A Samhainophobia B Hallowphobia or is it C Druiphobia?`Samhainophobia
Which former British prime minister returned to power in 1951?`Winston Churchill
Which 20th century American icon died on Halloween After A Night Out At The Viper Rooms?`River Phoenix
Which shipbuilding company constructed the Titanic?`Harland & Wolff
In 1976 which computer company was set up by Steven Jobs and Stephen Wozniak, marketing the first open system machine in 1977?`Apple
`Witchy Woman' was a hit for which American group in the 1970s?`Eagles
Who is identified with the word 'eureka'?`Archimedes
What Is Bob Dylan's Real Name?`Robert Zimmerman
Who Assassinated Robert Kennedy?`Sirhan Bishara Sirhan
In 'Sixteen Candles', what did the geek need to get to prove he had sex (which he got from Molly Ringwald)?`Underpants
Who sang Happy Birthday to John F. Kennedy for his 45th?`Marilyn monroe
Who Was The British Prime Minister Between 1964 & 1969?`Harold Wilson
In which country did this practice of 'Trick Or Treating' originate?`The United Kingdom, surprisingly
In What Year Did World War I End?`1918
What is the popular name for little baked sausages wrapped in rashers of streaky bacon?`Pigs in blankets
Which James Bond Movie Is Set During The Christmas Period?`On Her Majestys Secret Service
Which Family Live At 1313 Mockingbird Lane, Mockingbird Heights?`The Munsters
What Disaster Hit London In 1666?`The Great Fire
What 'BH' Do You Get When You Cross & Sheep With A Sweet?`Bah Humbug
Which Christmas carol includes the lyrics '___To save us all from Satan's power, when we were gone astray..'?`God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
Which hero, a Christmas panto favourite, marries Bedr-El-Budar?`Aladdin
In which country did the Boxer Rebellion take place?`China
The following is a line from which 1970's film 'Is it safe' ?`Marathon Man
Which German Grand Prix circuit was used for a Formula 1 race for the last time in 1976, when Niki Lauda was almost killed?`Nrburgring
Who released the Pet Shop Boys song `I'm Not Scared' in 1988?`Eighth Wonder
What Was The Given To The Period From 1919 To 1933 When Alcohol Was Banned In America?`The Prohibition
In 1957, who left the music business to become a preacher.?`Little Richard
In 1816 which US state was admitted to the Union as the 20th state?`Mississippi
Who was the first English monarch to have a Christmas tree (Elizabeth I, King George II, King James VI, Queen Victoria?`Queen Victoria
Theodor Geisel published an easy reading book for kids, featuring a cat. How is he more commonly known?`Dr Seuss
Who Shot Lee Harvey Oswald, The Assassin Of John F Kennedy?`Jack Ruby
Who is famous for historically riding naked on horseback through Coventry, England ?`Lady Godiva
Spain ceded Florida to Britain in exchange for this territory.?`Cuba
What did British Honduras change its name to in 1973?`Belize
What was Operation Sea Lion in WWII?`The Invasion of Britian
What Does Dracula Actually Mean?`Son Of The Devil Or Son Of A Dragon
What time does the train arrive in Hadleyville  Clue. 'A mans gotta do what a mans gotta do'?`High Noon
What pre-tv radio show turned film caused people to commit suicide when it was first aired?`War Of The Worlds
If one takes inflation into account, which 1960's film was the most expensive film ever made ?`Cleopatra 'On your knees!!!'
Legendary magician Harry Houdini died in Detroit on Halloween in 1926 but what caused his death was it A Trick went wrong B Heart Attack or was it C Ruptured Appendix?`C Ruptured Appendix
What Was Deciphed As A Result Of The Discovery Of The Rosetta Stone?`Hieroglyphics
What United States president was in office during the civil war?`Abraham Lincoln
Who Was England's Manager In The 1970 Football World Cup Finals?`Sir Alf Ramsey
What happened at 2?`56 on the 21st July 1969 ?`First Manned moon landing
Name any of James Dean's three films (Point For Each).?`_Rebel without a cause, East of Eden_ _and __Giant__._
How many astronauts manned each Apollo flight?`3
Name the original comic strip Bill The Cat appeared in.?`Bloom County
The Beatles Were One Of The Biggest Phenomenon's Of The 1960's But Who Was Their Manager?`Brian Epstein
Who Released The 70's Album Entitled Destroyer?`KISS
The Halloween Tree' is a 1972 fantasy novel by which American author?`Ray Bradbury
Name the TV show which featured an average housewife teamed up with a secret agent.?`Scarecrow and Ms. King
In which war did Florence Nightingale earn her reputation ?`Crimean War
Halloween originated from which Pagan festival?`Samhain
He was assassinated on Nov. 22, 1963.?`John fitzgerald kennedy
What American feminist went bust as a silver dollar?`Susan B. Anthony
In 1960 Penguin Books Announced That They Would Be Publishing Which Controversial Novel?`Lady Chatterlys Lover
The Christmas carol 'Away In A Manger'' … what is a manger?`A Feeding Trough
What was the real name of Eric Morecambes partner?`Ernest Wiseman
Which Of Santas Reindeers Shares Its Name With A High Street Shop?`Comet
What Were The Six Farm Hands Arrested For Forming A Trade Union Better Known As?`The Tolpuddle Martyrs
Alphabetically, Which Is The Last Of Santa's Reindeers?`Vixen
Which type of British fighter plane shot down 1,294 enemy aircraft in World War One?`The Sopwith Camel
What was the predecessor of the United Nations ?`League of Nations
How did the tradition of serving turkey at Christmas originate?`Medievil Europe serving Large Fouls Was A sign Of Wealth
Which movie prompted the style of wearing cutoff sweatshirts over the shoulder?`Flashdance
Which Shakespeare Play Begins With 3 Witches Upon The Heath?`Macbeth
This assassin of Julius Caesar was his friend.?`Brutus
Which Classic Scary Movie Features The Line 'They're Here'?`Poltergeist
Name James Dean's three films.?`A Rebel without a cause, East of Eden, Giant
What did Henry Shrapnel invent?`The exploding shell
Who was the first chancellor of West Germany after WW II?`Adenauer
Which president was responsible for the 'Louisiana Purchase'?`Thomas Jefferson
What 'CE' Does Adam Call His Wife On December 24th?`Christmas Eve
Which country has the oldest national flag ?`Denmark
Who committed the first daytime robbery?`Frank and Jesse James
Who was "The Mad Monk"?`Rasputin
Who was assassinated on December 8, 1980 in New York City?`John Lennon
For which European country did Mozambique declare independence in 1975?`Portugal
On the face of which mountain does the climax of North by Northwest take place?`Mount Rushmore
What Was The Name Given To The Coding Machine Used By The Germans In World War II?`Enigma
"Which of the following places is NOT a real U.S. city or town ""Noel,Missouri"" - ""Santa Claus,Georgia"", ""St Nicholas Florida"", ""Snowflake,Texas"" "?`Snowflake, Texas
What was the name of the B-29 used at Hiroshima to drop the bomb?`Enola Gay
This European war was named after a peninsula between the Black sea and the sea of Azov?`Crimean War
What is the common name for muscivora forficata, the state bird of oklahoma?`Scissor-tailed flycatcher
What was significant about the words (Watson, please come here, I want you) when spoken in 1876?`First Complete Sentance Spoken On The Phone
What Major Event Occured In Russia In 1917?`The Russian Revolution
On Which Date Does Halloween Fall?`October 31st
In _Rocky,_ what does Apollo Creed's trainer warn him about Rocky Balboa?`He's Left Handed
To What Was Byzantium Renamed In 330 AD?`Constantinople
What colour is Santa Claus' belt?`Black
What Saint's Day is celebrated on 26th December?`St. Stephen
In What Year Was Abraham Lincoln Assasinated?`1865
What was the first movie Disney released through a subsidary company that carried an R rating?`Down and Out In Beverly Hills
*What arcade game became a hit in 1973*?`Pong
Which British Comedian Was At No.1 In The UK With The Song 'Tears''?`Ken Dodd
Who Wrote The 1951 Novel The Catcher in the Rye?`J.D Salinger
Who Is The Father Of Queen Elizabeth 2nd?`George VI
What war followed the shot heard round the world?`The war of american independence
How many states did richard nixon carry in 1972?`Forty nine
What Happened To The Apollo I Spacecraft On 27 January 1967?`Caught Fire On Launch Pad Killing All 3 Crew
What did the license plate on the Delorean in Back To The Future spell out?`OUTATIME
Sugar and ground almonds are the ingredients for which part of a Christmas cake?`Marzipan
In Which Month Of Which Year Was The Six Day War Between The Arabs & The Israelis?`Jun-67
Ringing a bell on Halloween is said to do what?`Scare Evil spirits
Traditional in Germany at Christmas, what sort of food is stollen?`Cake
Name The German Battleship Sunk In A Norwegian Fjord In 1944?`The Tirpitz
Who plays the lead role of the accident prone Clark Griswold in the 1989 'National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation''?`Chevy Chase
Who shot J.R. Euing?`Kristin Sheppard
She was the first woman premier of Israel.?`Golda Meir
Where Did King John Sign The Magna Carta?`Ruunymede
How is the stockmarket collapse of the 24th October 1929 better known ?`Black Thursday
Name the cartoon that featured characters who had messages on their clothes to express their feelings.?`Shirt Tales
What Type Of Ghosts Are Known To Play Pranks On Humans?`Poltergeists
Which eighties sitcom featured Tom Hanks in drag on a regular basis?`Bosom Buddies
Mussolini invaded this country in 1935.?`Ethiopia
Who wrote the children's book 'How The Grinch Stole Christmas''?`Dr Seuss
Which stormy couple had a hit with Nutbush City Limits?`Ike & Tina Turner
Which city was Axel Foley a cop in?`Detroit
Nanny, Sandra Rivett was the victim of which infamous murderer?`Lord Lucan
She overcame her handicaps to become a lecturer and a scholar.?`Helen Keller
His wife was Roxana. His horse was Bacephalus. He was ________.?`Alexander the great
In 1921 Who Founded The First Birth Control Clinic In London?`Marie Stoppes
Which token vegetable is often included in the ingredients of a Christmas pudding?`Carrot
In Which Century Did Lady Godiva Live?`11th Century
What was the nationality of Marco Polo ?`Italian
This war began on June 25, 1950.?`Korean
Which nursery rhyme was the first gramophone recording?`Mary Had A Little Lamb
Which 60s sex symbol was, in film at least, attacked by anti-bodies ?`Rachel Welch
In what country did "Sepoy Mutiny" occur?`India
What missionary station was built by Albert Schweitzer?`Lambarene
The following is a line from which 1970's film 'you talkin to me' ?`Taxi Driver
How was the 1839-42 Anglo-Chinese war better known ?`The Opium War
In which century was the first pantomime in Britain?`18th (1717)
In what language was the (Communist Manifesto) by Karl Marx written?`German
The collective noun for a group of witches is a ____ of witches.?`Covern
What Were (Mulberries)?`Floating Harbours Used On D-Day
Who Released The 70's Album Entitled Transformer?`Lou Reed
"The words ""Myrrh is mine, its bitter perfume breathes of life, of gathering gloom___"" come from which Christmas carol"?`We Three Kings of Orient Are
What black muslim leader was assassinated on feb. 21, 1965?`Malcolm x
Name the remake of a 1960's film with the aid of the following actors. The first actor was in the 60's original, the second actor played the same role in the remake David Niven and Daniel Craig?`Casino Royale
Queen Cleopatra proclaimed herself to be which Egyptian goddess?`Isis
"In the Christmas song 'Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas' what ""will be out of sight""  "?`Troubles
February 6th 1958 saw a plane carrying Manchester United home from a match in Belgrade crash during take-off at which city's airport?`Munich
What was the inexpensive designer watch of choice amongst teenagers during the eighties?`Swatch
What is the nickname of oklahoma?`Sooner state
Name The Slave Who Lead An Unsuccessful Revolt By The Gladiators Against Rome?`Spartacus
How many countries joined the United Nations at it's start ?`51
Which 1972 musical won eight Oscars  'divine decadence darling'?`Cabaret
Whose radio production of War Of The World's caused panic in America in 1938?`Orson Welles
Through the streets of what town did Lady Godiva ride naked?`Coventry
Which Popular Christmas Movie Featured A Must Have Toy Called 'Turbo Man''?`Jingle All The Way
In pantomime what is Alladin's surname?`Twankey
Which British Crime Author And Dame Died In January 1976 Aged 85?`Agatha Christie
Which 60's Movie features The Line you wouldn't be able to do those awful things to me if I weren't still in this chair?`What ever happened to Baby Jane
Deriving its name from the Latin word meaning knowledge and a Greek word meaning branch of learning which church was founded in 1954 in California, moving it's headquarters to Sussex in 1959?`Church of Scientology
Which Wall Did The Romans Build To Keep Out Marauding Scots?`Hadrians Wall
In What Year Did Great Britain Gain Control Of Hong Hong?`1842
Which Bond film does the character Dr Christmas Jones feature?`The World Is not Enough
Which Actress Starred As Columnist 'Jane Lucas'' In The TV Sitcom Agony?`Maureen Lipman
Which witch is credited in the Bible with raising the spirit of Samuel at the request of King Saul?`Witch of Endor
What is the most popular Halloween decoration?`Jack-o-Lantern
What automotive flop was named for the only child of henry ford?`The edsel
With three words complete this movie trailer catch line for the film Alien. 'In space no one can_____'?`Hear you scream
Born on Christmas Day 1887, this American tycoon, created one of the largest hotel chains in the world (Surname)?`Conrad Hilton
Who is generally given credit for the term 'Rock and Roll?`Alan Freed
What Happened To Alaska In 1867?`It Was Sold By Russia To The United States
Who is considered the father of medicine?`Hippocrates
Played subsequently by Sarah Michelle Geller on tv, which character was played in a movie by Kirsty Swanson?`Buffy theVampire Slayer
Who was King Arthur's foster-father?`Ector
Which country was split into two zones by the Yalta agreement?`Germany
Britain and Argentina fought over these islands in 1982.?`Falklands Islands
In 1715 Louis XIV Of France Was Succeeded By Louuis XV What Relation Was He?`Great Grandson
Who Was Nick-Named (The Desert Fox)?`Field Marshal Rommel
How Many Children Did Queen Victoria Have?`Nine
In Harry Potter And The Goblet of Fire, What ingredient was needed to resurrect the dark lord?`Blood of an enemy
Which Annual Event First Hit Our Screens On The 5 th February 1988?`Red Nose Day
Traditionally children in Italy and Spain don't get their presents on Christmas day. On what day do they get them, is it Christmas Eve, Boxing Day, January 1st or January 5th?`Januray 5th
In 1979, Jeremy Thorpe was found not guilty of plotting to murder whom?`Norman Scott
The USA's official National Christmas Tree is in which National Park?`King's Canyon National Park, California
What did Rudolph never get to join in?`All the other reindeer games
Who Released The 70's Album Entitled Cant Buy a Trill?`Steely Dan
Who Released The 70's Album Entitled Germ Free Adolescents?`X-Ray Spex
Axl Rose was an anagram for what phrase?`Oral Sex
Of which country did Robert Menzies become Prime Minister in April 1939?`Australia
Who succeeded Churchill when he resigned in 1955?`Sir Anthony Eden
How Many Men Were There In A Roman Legion?`6000
In 1986 the prime minister of which European country was assassinated on his way home from the cinema with his wife?`Sweden (Olof Palme)
Which of the following was not a gift from a magi (Diamonds,Gold, Frankincense,Myrrh)?`Diamonds
Who forced 146 captured British officers into the Black Hole of Calcutta?`Indian troops
Name the 80's band that named the sides of their first album Hardware and Software and also used samples from Star Trek movies in their songs.?`Information Society
Who was the eighties group that was named after the inventor of the radio?`Tesla
What Christmas item was first introduced by Henry Cole in 1843?`The Christmas Card
13th July 1955 saw the last execution of woman in Britain - who was she?`Ruth Ellis
Messala was the gad guy in which 50s blockbuster ?`Ben Hur
Who tried to create the 'Great Society'?`Lyndon B Johnson
In The Movie 'Interview With The Vampire' Who Played The Vampire Being Interviewed?`Brad Pitt
What Is Worn Around The Neck To Keep Vampires Away?`Garlic
Who Directed The 1968 Film Rosemary's Baby?`Roman Polanski
What was the first American colony to legalise witchcraft?`Pennsylvania
Who Released The 70's Album Entitled The Pleasure Principle?`Gary Newman
In The Charles Dickens Novel 'A Chrismas Carol' Who Was Scrooges Dead Business Partner?`Jacob Marley
"What Did My True Love Give To Me On The ""Eleventh"" Day Of Christmas"?`11 Pipers Piping
How old was Alexander the Great when he died ?`32
In the Christmas carol 'Away in a Manger' where was the little Lord Jesus asleep on?`The Hay
Who sang the theme tune to the James Bond. Movie 'The Spy Who Loved Me?`Carly Simon
What city was founded in 753 BC ?`Rome
What was ITV's live pop music show called?`Ready Steady Cook
Good King Wenceslas was king of which country?`Bohemia
Who Released The 70's Album Entitled Legalize It?`Peter Tosh
In 1950 which French designer created the so-called New Look?`Chriatian Dior
What group landed in America in 1620?`The Pilgrims
In which body of water is Christmas Island?`Indian Ocean
The Worlds First Travel Agency Was Founded In 1850 By Whom?`Thomas Cook
Who plays the character of Chris Kringle aka Santa Claus, in the 1994 film 'Miracle On 34th Street''?`Richard Attenborough
In which year did the demolition of the Berlin Wall begin?`1989
What Venetian traveler and explorer landed in China and reached Kublai Khan's court in 1275?`Marco Polo
What french port did 200,000 british troops flee on june 4th 1940?`Dunkirk
The Simpsons Halloween Episodes are an annual tradition in which there are three separate, self-contained pieces. By which title are these episodes known?`Treehouse of Horror
On november, 16, 1907, oklahoma became the what number state?`46th
Rorke's Drift was a battle in which war?`The Zulu War
What was the first postage stamp ?`Penny Black
In The Tradition of the song the 12 days of Christmas if you add up all the legs and take away all the beaks what number are we left with?`155 Confirmed by Lindsey
Who said 'eureka'?`Archimedes
Who Released The 70's Album Entitled Fun House?`The Stooges
Who was Canada's first Prime Minister?`John A. Macdonald
Who Was President Of America At The Outbreak Of World War II?`Franklin D Roosevelt
How many stab wounds did Julius Caesar have when he died ?`23
In Which 1982 Film Did The Freeling Family Move To A Haunted House?`Poltergeist
How long does it take a Christmas tree to grow before it's harvested?`6-8 Years
What country is poinsettia native to?`Mexico
Who Released The 70's Album Entitled Slayed?`Slade
"What did my true love give to me on the ""Seventh"" day of Christmas"?`7 Swans A Swimming
*What creature attacked President Jimmy Carter in a boat in 1979*?`Duck
Which military battle took place in 1815?`Waterloo
What city was destroyed by little boy?`Hiroshima
How Old Was Elvis Presley When He Achieved His First UK No.1 With 'All Shook Up''?`22
Who Were 'Kissing In The Back Row'' Of A Movie In 1974?`The Drifters
What do Karen, Richard and Joseph all have in common?`All Carpenters
She was Queen of Egypt and mistress of Julius Caesar.?`Cleopatra
Who was the first chancellor of West Germany after WW II?`Konrad Adenauer
Which of these is NOT one of Santa's reindeer (Donner, Dixen, Comet, Dasher)?`Dixen
He allowed the bugging of the Democratic Committee headquarters.?`Richard Nixon
Which 60's Movie features The Line by right she should be taken out and hung for the cold blooded murder of the English tongue?`My Fair Lady
Name the author of Frankenstein?`Mary Shelley
From Which Country Did Saint Nicholas Originate?`Turkey
In film, the very secretative Alex Leamas came from where?`In from the cold. The Spy Who Came In From The Cold .
Who graced the cover of the 1st 'Playboy' in 1953 A=Sophia Loren, B=Marilyn Monroe, C= Lauren Baccall?`B = Marilyn Monroe
What year did British Honduras become Belize?`1973
After the fall of the manchu dynasty, there existed three political parties in china?` The KMT, Nationalists and The ______ ?`Communists
What famous soap opera duo reigned on General Hospital in the eighties?`Luke and Laura
Who succeeded Winston Churchill as Prime Minister of England?`Anthony Eden
Who played an elf called Patch in the film 'Santa Claus the Movie''?`Dudley Moore
In What Year Did The French Revolution Begin?`1789
Which pie originates from medieval Christmas time?`Humble Pie
Who Played The Role Of Flick In The Tv Soap Neighbours?`Holly Valance
In Which Tim Burton Film Did Johnny Depp's Character Have To Confront The Legend Of An Axe Wielding Headless Horseman?`Sleepy Hollow
In the Christmas song 'Let It Snow' what was the weather described as?`Frightful
Who did Tom Cruise marry on Christmas Eve 1990?`Nicole Kidman
Transformers are whats in disguise?`Robots
Which frontiersman died at the Alamo?`Davy Crockett
Which Band Turned Down A 1 Million Pound Offer To Play At The Shea stadium In 1967?`The Beatles
Where did the first atomic bomb explode?`Trinity site, new mexico
Who Released The 70's Album Entitled Exile on Main Street?`The Rolling Stones
The last line of this document is "Working men of all countries, unite."?`Communist Manifesto
What Christmas item was invented by London baker and wedding-cake specialist Tom Smith in 1847?`Christmas cracker
Who Was Marie Antoinette's Husband?`Louis XVI
Which 1950s films took place in Altair-4 2280?`The Forbidden Planet
In which year did the Titanic sink?`1912
Which racist organisation was formed in Tennessee in 1865?`Ku Klux Klan
Which enduring western made its television debut On Sep 12th 1959 and ran until Jan 17 1973?`Bonanza
In 1953 'Stalin Died'. Who ultimately succeeded him as the leader of the Soviet Union?`Khrushchev.
What Canadian sketch comedy show helped launch John Candy's career?`SCtv
He ruled Rome when Christ was born.?`Caesar augustus
Which computer manufacturer in 1984 advertised their new computer during the Super Bowl, and never re-used the commercial?`Apple
"Who Wrote The Christmas Story ""The Snowman"""?`Raymond Briggs
Who was the second President of the USA?`John Adams
Who was the last American president to sport facial hair?`Taft
Which 1996 TV Christmas special, saw two of the stars dress as Batman and Robin, for a fancy dress party?`Only Fools & Horses
Oklahoma has more man-made ___ that any other state?`Lakes
Germany's WW I allies were Austria_Hungary, Bulgaria, and ________.?`Turkey
Who Released The 70's Album Entitled Abraxas?`Santana
What are you supposed to remove after kissing someone under the mistletoe?`A berry from the mistletoe, for luck
Which country did China invade on Christmas day 1950?`Tibet
Who was the first incumbent u.s. president to survive being shot?`Ronald reagan
Which comic strip animal devised by Otto Mesmer first appeared in 1931?`Felix the Cat
In Which City Did Chamberlain Make His(Wind Of Change) Speech In 1960?`Cape Town
In 1939 which pub game was banned in Glasgow for being too dangerous?`Darts
Which Group Had A 60s Hit With The Song 'She's Not There''?`The Zombies
What is Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe's middle name?`Gabriel
What does Beetlejuice eat when he reaches out of his grave in the scale model of the town?`A Fly
Which royal couple were married on the 29th July 1981?`Charles and Diana
In what year of WW II did Russia declare war on Japan?`1945
What song, popular in the First World War, was written by George and Felix Powell?`Pack up your Troubles in your Old Kit Bag
In 1453 it is alleged that a witch flew on a broomstick for the first time but was it a male or female witch?`Male
In the 9th century which city had several thousand bookstores ?`Baghdad
On What Japanese City Was The First Atomic Bomb Dropped?`Hiroshima
Don Mintoff became which countries first Prime Minister after it became a republic in 1974?`Malta
Who was the leader of the Khmer Rouge?`Pol Pot
What type of shoes did Run-D.M.C. sing about, which were what most rappers in the early eighties were into?`Addidas
According to the lyrics of the famous Christmas song, what was Frosty The Snowman's nose made from?`A Button
Which U.S. president said, "The buck stops here"?`Truman
In what war did the jet fighters first battle each other?`The Korean War
This racist organization was formed in Tennessee in 1865.?`Ku Klux Klan
Also In 1968 Which British Coin Was Introduced To Replace The Ten Shilling Note?`50 Pence Piece
Who got slimmed first in Ghostbusters?`Peter Venkman
What Event Killed On In Four People In Europe In The Fourteenth Century?`The Black Death Or Bubonic Plague
*How many people resided in the Brady house on The Brady Bunch*?`9
Who Released The 70's Album Entitled Machine Head?`Deep Purple
Where did Bill and Hilary Clinton switch on Christmas lights in 1995?`Belfast, Northern Ireland
Who sang 'I Want My MTV' on the Dire Straits song 'Money For Nothing'?`Sting
Which chapter of the 'Phantasm' series was entitled 'Oblivion'?`Phantasm 4
Child star Jimmy Boyd sang which hugely popular 1950's Christmas song, which was initially banned by the Catholic Church in Boston because it supposedly mixed sex and Christmas?`I saw Mommy kissing Santa Claus
Santa Claus is based on St Nicholas, where was he born?`Turkey
Double, double toil and trouble; Fire burn, and cauldron bubble. Comes from which of Shakespeare's plays?`Macbeth
"Who invented the Christmas Cracker (""George Cracker"", ""Tom Smith"", ""Thomas Edison"", ""John Bell"" "?`Tom Smith
Which 50's Movie features the Line 'We've become a race of peeping toms'?`Rear Window
What Chinese dynasty was overthrown in 1911?`Manchu
Which Date On The Christian Calendar Marks The Epiphany, When Jesus, Mary And Joseph Met The Three Wise Men?`January 6 th
Which Institution Was Founded By The Roman Catholic Church In The 13th Century To Root Out Heresay?`The Inquisition
Who was 'The Elephant Man'?`Joseph Merrick
What was the name of the nuclear missle defense system Reagan proposed?`Star Wars
Who said?` there is nothing in the bible that says i must wear rags?`Billy graham
In the song The Twelve Days of Christmas, '___my true love brought to me nine___' what?`Ladies dancing
Which series of films features a habitual serial killer called Michael Myers?`The Halloween series of films
On May 1st 1931 the world's then tallest building was opened in New York City. which building was it?`Empire States Building
Which famous halloween party game originated from a custom to establish who would get married first?`Bobbing for apples.
Name The First Steam Engine To Run Between Stockton & Darlington?`Locomotion No1
Which actor won an Oscar in 1955 for their role in the movie 'The King and I''?`Yul Brynner
Which Famous Venetian Merchant Travelled To China And Worked For Kublai Khan?`Marco Polo
How many oklahoma land runs were there?`Six
Who Played Bowls Before Engaging The Spanish Armada?`Sir Francis Drake
In the film 'The Santa Clause' who plays Santa?`Tim Allen
When did Christmas become a Federal holiday in the U.S.?`1831
As at November 2005, who is the only British Prime Minister to have been appointed and dismissed four times, serving four separate terms in office?`William Gladstone
What was the name of David Hasselhoff's talking car in Knight Ridder?`Kitt
Which legendary American fire fighter was sent to extinguish the oilfields of Kuwait in 1991?`Red Adair
If someone gave you a frumenty at Christmas would you eat it, drink it or wear it?`Eat It (A spiced porridge)
John McClane was fighting terrorists in a skyrise in which eighties movie?`Die Hard
Who won the 1968 oregon democratic primary?`Eugene mccarthy
Which famous horror film featured a killer wearing a mask which was actually a Captain Kirk mask painted white?`Halloween
In Which War Was Pork Chop Hill Fought Over?`Korean
Who Released The 70's Album Entitled Electric Warrior?`T. Rex
Who was Captain of the Titanic on her maiden voyage?`Edward J. Smith
In Victorian England what people were popularly called robins because of their red uniforms?`Postmen
How many points does a snowflake have?`Six
Halloween originated from a festival celebrated by what ancient European tribe is it A Druids B Huns or is it C Celts?`C = Celts
How many reindeer does Santa Have?`8 / (9 With Rudolph)
In What Year Did The Spanish Civil War Begin?`1936
Who Released The 70's Album Entitled 2112?`Rush
Southern Rhodesia became what country in 1980?`Zimbabwe (Independent Nation of Zimbabwe)
In What Year Was The United Nations Organisation Formed?`1945
Born on Christmas Day 1899, which actor starred in 'Casablanca'' and 'The Big Sleep''?`Humphrey Bogart
December 26th is known as Boxing Day but it is also which Saints Holy Day?`St. Stephen
What was Marilyn Monroe's last film?`The Misfits
Who Released The 70's Album Entitled Parallel Lines?`Blondie
Which song was a Christmas No 1 in both 1975 and 1991?`Queen's 'Bohemian Rhapsody
Who started the second Punic war?`Carthage
What was the instrument of execution during the "Reign of Terror"?`Guillotine
Good King Wenceslas Was The Duke & Later King Of Where?`Bohemia
Which Series Of Horror Movies Were Greatly Influenced By A Painting By Norwegian Artist Edvard Munch?`Scream
Of What Tribe Was Boadicea The Head?`The Iceni
Where did the battle of Waterloo take place?`Belgium
How in the world of music is Richard Starkey more commonly known?`Ringo Starr
Which 20th century American icons died on Halloween?`River Phoenix
Who was the first woman elected to lead a european democracy?`Margaret thatcher
What Did The Bank Of England Issue For The First Time In 1791?`Banknotes
Which traditional song contains the lines 'He's making a list, He's checking it twice, Gonna find out whose naughty or nice''?`Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
The Inquisition forced him to recant his belief in the Copernican Theory.?`Galileo
What was the first game show on Mtv?`Remote Control
Which is the oldest University in the USA?`Harvard (founded 1636, in Cambridge Massachusetts)
Name the female comedy star who once had a show on Fox, that had a pop hit in the early eighties?`Tracy Ullman
Who was the first (and last) catholic president?`John Fitzerald Kennedy
Another plane crash, on February 3rd 1959, resulted in the deaths of which three rock stars of the day?`Buddy Holly, Big Bopper, Richie Valens
What do the five rings on the Olympic flag represent?`5 Continents
What was named after Amerigo Vespucci?`America
Who Released The 70's Album Entitled All Mod Cons?`The Jam
Who played the younger scrooge in the Classic with Alistair Sim?`George Cole
Who played Jack Nicholsons wife in The Shining?`Shelley Duvall
He was stabbed by Cassius.?`Julius caesar
In the year 2000 which companies CEO was the worlds second richest man ?`Oracle
Who Was Henry VIII's Third Wife?`Jane Seymour
In which 1971 Oscar winning film is the main character a tough, no nonsense, pork pie hat wearing New York City detective ?`The French Connection
Who Released The 70's Album Entitled Rumours?`Fleetwood Mac
In England Children Traditionally Put Out A Christmas Stocking For Santa, But In Holland What Do Dutch Children Traditionally Put Out For Santa To Fill?`A Clogs Or Sabots
Who Sang El Condor Pasa (If I Could)?`Simon & Garfunkel
On what day of the week did Solomon Grundy die?`Saturday
Frankish ruler Charles the Great is better known as _________.?`Charlemagne
In What Year Was Queen Elizabeth The I Born?`1533
Where was Napoleon defeated?`Waterloo
Which band had a 1977 summer No 1 hit with `So You Win Again'?`Hot Chocolate
Who was the first u.s president born outside the orginal 13 states?`Abraham lincoln
In Which Tv Show Might You Encounter 'The Mystery Machine'?`Scooby Doo
Which Famous Horror Actor Provided The Narration to Michael Jacksons Song & Short Mobie 'Thriller'?`Vincent Price
Where Was Napoleon Bonaparte Born?`Corsica
Where did the bayonet originate?`Bayonne, France
Who, in 1909, became the first man to fly across the English Channel?`Louis Bleriot
Oklahoma comes from two choctaw words, okla and humma, and literally means what?`Red people
What liqueur goes into making a 'snowball' cocktail?`Advocaat
In What Year Was The Old Age Pension Introduced In The UK?`1908
What is an assembly of witches called?`A Coven
Which gangster died on the 25th January 1947 ?`Al Capone
What did Louis Cartier invent?`Wristwatch
In What Year Was The Tomb Of Tutankhamen Discovered?`1922
Who was captain of 'The Mayflower'?`Miles Standish
Where were numerous French nuclear tests conducted?`Muraroa Atoll
He received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964 for his civil rights leadership.?`Martin luther king jr
Composer George Gershwin died in1937 at the age of 38. How did he die?`Brain Tumour
What American city was called New Amsterdam in the early 17th century?`New York
Which re-released Queen anthem topped the Christmas charts in 1991?`Bohemian Rhapsody
What Space Rocket Was Destroyed During Ground Tests At Cape Canaveral In 1967?`Apollo 1
Who first conceived the idea of a Christmas tree?`Prince Albert
Who Released The 70's Album Entitled Layla & other assorted love songs?`Derek and the Dominos
In which country was Adolf Hitler born?`Austria
Who was the British Prime Minister at the outbreak of the Second World War?`Neville Chamberlain
Three of the names of Santa's reindeer begin with the letter 'D'', name two of them?`Dancer, Dasher, Donner
"Who played the elf called Patch in the film 'Santa Claus?` The Movie' ""Danny De Vito"" - ""Michael J Fox"" - ""Bob Hoskins"" - ""Dudley Moore"" "?`Dudley Moore
The Romans built these to convey water.?`Aqueduct
Which president was responsible for the Louisiana Purchase?`Jefferson
Which of the Wise Men was said to have brought the gift of gold for the baby Jesus?`Melchior
What was the first newspaper produced in the United States ?`Publick Occurences
Which movie is the line 'Snakes, I hate snakes' from?`Raiders Of The Lost Ark
In the movie 'Home Alone', Macaulay Culkin plays a boy who is accidentally left alone at Christmas. What is the name of this character?`Kevin
Which War Involving The UK Began In 1982?`The Falklands War
What is the former name of Sri Lanka?`Ceylon
What Is The Name Of The Cake Traditionally Eaten In Italy At Christmas Time?`Panettone
Who was George Washington's vice_president?`Adams
Which directors films included Shivers, Videodrome and The Fly?`David Cronenberg
During Which Monarch's Reigns Did Shakespeare Live?`Elizabeth I & James I
Who Released The 70's Album Entitled Blood on the Tracks?`Bob Dylan
Whose army did Admiral Nelson defeat at the battle of Trafalgar?`Napoleon
Is A Pumpkin A Vegetable Or A Fruit?`A Fruit It Grows On Vines
What type of shoes were favored by skateboarders (Hint, it's 4 letterslong)?`Vans
This F.B.I agent headed the investigation of Al Capone.?`Elliot ness
This fearsome creature lived on Grympen Myre and was the principal character in which book?`The Hound Of The Baskervilles
Who was the first British monarch to broadcast a Christmas message to the nation?`George the Fifth (in 1932)
After who was Mickey Mouse named?`Mickey Rooney
Where Was Thomas Becket Murdered?`Canterbury Cathedral
What Was Introduced Into The UK First, The Christmas Card Or The Christmas Tree?`Christmas Cards
Which James Bond Film Featured A Bond Girl Called Doctor Christmas Jones?`The World Is Not Enough
What type of natural disaster hit the American Midwest in 1935?`Dust Storms
What did Victorian women bathe in to try to enlarge their breasts?`Strawberries
From what did Alexander the Great suffer?`Epilepsy
Who Played The Title Role In The 1965 British Film The Nanny?`Bette Davis
What's the resting place of those buried at sea?`Davey jones's locker
Which horror film star was portrayed by Martin Landau in Tim Burtons 1994 film about cult film maker Ed Wood?`Bela Lugosi
The Christmas story is only told in two of the four gospels, Luke is one which is the other?`Matthew
What is the name of Tiny Tim's father in the story, 'A Christmas Carol'?`Bob Crachit
Who sang Happy Birthday to John F. Kennedy for his 45th?`Marilyn Monroe
What country did Abel Tasman discover in 1642 ?`New Zealand
He is identified with the expression, "Eureka".?`Archimedes
What is the name of the cake traditionally eaten in Italy at Christmas?`Panettone
What did Erik Rotheim invent in 1926?`Aerosol
Who created an 86-letter syllabary for the cherokee language?`Sequoyah
In What Us City Was President John F Kennedy Assasinated In 1963?`Dallas / Texas
How Long Did The 100 Years War Last?`116 Years
He taught Alexander the Great.?`Aristotle
Who Had An 80's Hit With The Song 'Funky Cold Medina,'?`Tone Loc
What Was The Name Of Scotland's First King?`Kenneth
"The carol 'Silent Night' was first played on what instrument ""Harpsichord,Guitar,Pipe Organ, Piano"""?`Guitar
After years of flirtation, the U.S. began direct military involvement in Vietnam in what year?`1964
The Battle of Rorke's Drift in 1879 featured in which war?`Zulu War (or Zulu Wars).
Who Brought Back Tobacco And Potatoes From The Americas?`Sir Walter Raleigh
Who had a Message To Rudy?`The Specials
Who Released The 70's Album Entitled Machine Gun Etiquette?`The Damned
Who was defeated at the Battle of Little Bighorn?`George A. Custer
In What Year Did India Gain Independence Marking The Start Of Decolonisation?`1947
What was the fight between Argentina and Great Britan over?`Falkland Islands
What did pre-Christian pagans call Xmas time?`Yule
Which Group Had 3 Consecutive Christmas Number One's In 1996,1997,1998?`The Spice Girls
Which Christmas Carol, tells the tale of a 10th Century Duke of Bohemia?`Good King Wenceslas
James Dean died during the filming of which film in 1955?`Giant
The official song and anthem of the state of oklahoma is ___,composed and written by richard rodgers and oscar hammerstein?`Oklahoma
Who are the four ghosts in Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol?`Christmas Past, Present, Yet to Come, and Jacob Marley
Who starred in the 1954 Musical remake of 'A star is born' ?`Judy Garland
What movie featured Reece's Pieces as part of the story, because the director couldn't obtain the rights to use M&M's?`E.T.
Electric Christmas tree lights were first used in what year 1878,1895, 1903, 1907?`1895
What Christmas delicacy has blue veins running through it and tastes cheesy'?`Stilton Cheese
Who wanted to make a coat out of 101 Dalmatians?`Cruella Devil
In 1968 Which Country Did The USSR Invade To Stamp Out Liberal Reform?`Czechoslovakia
Who played the lead role in the 1960 Hammer production The Curse of the Werewolf?`Oliver Reed
What was the name of the multi-colored cube you had to re-organize?`Rubik Cube
Which island was Napoleon from?`Corsica
Who Lead The British Labour Party Before Harold Wilson?`Hugh Gaitskell
Who Was Shot In Dallas On 24 th November 1963?`Lee Harvey Oswald
In which 1984 film does the character of Billy Peltzer bring Christmas chaos to the town of Kingston Falls, when he inadvertently feeds someone he shouldn't after midnight?`Gremlins
The Devonian Period is also known as the Age of __________.?`Fish
Halloween is celebrated on the eve of what Christian holiday is it A All Saints Day B St Swithins Day or C Feast of the Tabernacle?`A = All Saints Day
What was the last Port of call for the Titanic?`Queenstown
What Is The Title Of The 1992 Belgian Film About A Crew Following The Expolits Of A Serial Killer?`Man Bites Dog
What was the name of Norm's wife on Cheers?`Vera
Apart From Anthony Perkins Which Other Performer From Psycho Also Appeared In Psycho 2 (23 Years Later)?`Vera Miles
Who fiddled while Rome burned?`Nero
What did Peter Minuit buy in 1626 ?`Manhattan Island
What was the rank of Mark Phillips when he was married to Princess Anne in 1973?`Lieutenant
Who was George Washington's vice-president?`John Adams
The Character 'Jack Skellington' Appears In Which 1993 Film?`The Night Before Christmas
Who Released The 70's Album Entitled Red Headed Stranger?`Willie Nelson
Where Were The McDonalds Massacred By The Campbells And The English In 1692?`Glencoe
What Did New Zealand Vote To Abolish In 1961?`The Death Penalty
Which Sport Is Governed By The Queensbury Rules?`Boxing
What do the Irish call a spirit whose wailing signals imminent death?`Banshee
"What 'NN' Is ""ABCDEFGHIJKMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ & ABCDEFGHIJKMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ"""?`Noel Noel
Who introduced bagpipes to the British Isles?`Romans
In What Year Was The Berlin Wall Erected?`1916
In Which Year Did The Oil Tanker Torrey Canyon Come Aground Near Lands End Causing A Major Environmental Disaster?`1967
What energetic singer married the 13 year old daughter of his bass player?`Jerry Lee Lewis
What did a shepherd boy discover at qumram, jordon in 1947?`The dead sea scrolls
What Toy Still Hugely Popular Today First Went On Sale In 1959 Costing Just $3?`Barbie
In what country did John Lennon and Yoko Ono start their honeymoon?`Holland/Amsterdam
What sort weapon was used in The Shining?`An Axe
When is the Feast of St. Nicholas Dec 6th, Dec 18th, Dec 25th, Dec 27th?`Dec 6th
What rock magazine that came out in the eighties is now Rolling Stone's major competitor?`Spin
In what year did man first set foot on the moon?`1969
Who caused outrage with the following quote 'We are more popular than Jesus now'' I don't know which will go first Rock n Roll or Christianity''?`John Lennon
In the movie 'Miracle on 34th Street', Kris Kringle is hired to play Santa Claus in what large department store?`Macys
Which London building was gutted by fire in November 1936?`The Crystal Palace
England Opened Its First Nudist Beach In 1979 At Which Seaside Resort?`Brighton
*What 70s television show launched the career of David Cassidy*?`The Partridge Family
Which Lancs Town Has A Name That Means A Small Brass Wind Instrument Used For Summoning Witches & Warlocks?`Oswaldtwistle
What is the traditional dessert in England on December 25?`Christmas Pudding
In which century was (The Black Death)?`Fourteenth
Which Sci-Fi Sitcom star like to eat cats?`Alf
Which 1978 film starring Roger Moore, Richard Burton and Richard Harris, is a bout a group of British mercenaries in Central Africa?`The Wild Geese
Which county cricket ground can be found at St Johns Wood in London?`Lords
"Which popular Christmas song was actually written for Thanksgiving (White Christmas, Jingle Bells, Silent Night, Away In A Manger"" "?`Jingle Bells
What were men conscripted to work down mines in World War Two usually known as?`Bevin Boys
What Is The Star Sign Of A Person Born On Christmas Day?`Capricorn
"What drink was adapted to become the American Christmas drink 'Egg Nog' Scandanavian Drink Glogg , Austrian Drink Gluwein, French Drink ""Lait De Poule"" The German Drink ""Biersuppe"" "?`The French Drink Lait De Poule
Which 50's Movie features the Line 'I always get the fuzzy end of the lollipop'?`Some Like it Hot
How Old Was Margaret Thatcher When She Took Up The Role Of British Prime Minister In 1979?`53
In which 1988 film remake of 'A Christmas Carol'' does Bill Murray play a cynically selfish TV executive?`Scrooged
In which 1970's films does Dustin Hoffman play the character ' Lenny Bruce' ?`Lenny
Sir Stamford Raffles founded which minor Asian nation?`Singapore
Where Was The Only British Prime Minister To Be Assassinated Killed?`The Lobby Of The House Of Commons
Which Country Celebrates 'The Day Of The Dead' Instead Of Halloween Which Includes The Traditionn Of Paassing A Live Person In A Coffin Through The Streets?`Mexico
The original Halloween film directed by John Carpenter in 1978 cost just $320,000 to make. It ended up making how much world wide was it A 40M, B 50M or was it C 60M?`B (50 Million)
Beginning in the 1820s, who from the southeastern united states were relocated to indian territory over numerous routes?`The five civilized tribes
Born Florian Armstrong, on Christmas Day 1971, which female singer dueted with Eminem on the 2000 hit 'Stan''?`Dido
When is the 'Feast of Stephen'?`December 26th
What was the name of Plato's school?`Academy
Ritchie Valens and The Big Bopper were killed in a plane crash in 1959. Which other famous singer was killed in that crash?`Buddy Holly
In The Song 'The Twelve Days Of Christmas' My True Love Brought Me Nine What?`Ladies Dancing
Who is the only one who understands John Shaft ?`His woman
What product was the first TV advert advertising ?`Toothpaste
Who banned Christmas in 1647?`Oliver Cromwell
Which U.S. president said, "The buck stops here"?`Truman
Currently the world's longest serving leader, he ousted General Batista in January 1959 - who is he?`Fidel Castro
What percentage of pumpkins grown are used on halloween is it A 97% B 98% or is it C 99%?`C 99%
This word describes the Nazi annihilation of Jews.?`Holocaust
She was the first woman to swim the English channel.?`Gertrude Caroline Ederle
What seasonal name was given to Bart Simpson's dog?`Santa's Little Helper
David Hasselhof spent most of his time driving a car on which eighties tv show?`Knight Rider
Who Was The 4th Wife Of Henry Viii?`Anne Of Cleeves
Name Queen Elizabeth I's Mother?`Anne Boleyn
Who directed the 1946 classic 'It's A Wonderful Life''?`Frank Capra
What did 'DMZ' stand for in the vietnam war?`Demilitarized Zone
In Finland Santa traditionally doesn't use his sleigh what does he ride instead, is it, Rudolph, Santa's servant Black Peter, A goat named Ukko or Thirteen Elves?`A goat named Ukko
Who was Scrooge's dead business partner in 'A Christmas Carol'?`Jacob Marley
"Who wrote the Christmas story, ""The Snowman"""?`Raymond Briggs
What Was Launched In 1960 & Was Closely Linked With The Sexual Attitudes Of The Swinging 60's?`The Pill
In 1911 Roald Amundsen became the first person to reach where ?`South Pole
What organization was founded by the rev. jerry falwell?`Moral majority
What was the gift from the gods in the movie The Gods Must Be Crazy?`A coke bottle
Who was crowned King of England at Westminster Abbey on Christmas day 1066?`William The Conqueror
Which rock group of the eighties gave away a silver keychain at every concert, which was supposed to bring good luck to whoever caught it?`ZZ Top
Who as Lord Protector of England, banned Christmas in 1647?`Oliver Cromwell
What employment did patricia hearst claim when booked?`Urban terrorist
Who was responsible for the infamous assination attempt on then President Reagan?`John Hinkley Jr.
What was the name given to the atom bomb that was dropped on Hiroshima?`Fat Man
Designed By Robert Fulton, Which Weapon Was Tested In The Seine In 1801?`The Submarine
What is a Witches Familiar?`A Black Cat
In March 1979, where did a major nuclear accident occur ?`Three Mile Island
Which 50's Movie features the Line ' I'll follow him around the Horn, and around the Norway Maelstrom, and around perditions flames'?`Moby Dick
Which reindeer isn't mentioned in the poem 'The Night Before Christmas''?`Rudolph
What was the name of the host of Double Dare?`Mark Summers
What was the first ship to reach the Titanic after it sank?`Carpathia
In What Year Did The American Civil War End?`1865
Which country donates the Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square?`Norway
What were 'Little Boy' and 'Fat Man'?`Atom Bombs
Which Surrey cricketer made history at Old Trafford in 1956 when he took 19 wickets in the test match against Australia?`Jim Laker
Which Comedian Hit The Front Page Of The Sun On March 13 th 1986 For Allegedly Eating A Hamster?`Freddie Star
How Many Days After Hiroshima Did Nagasaki Receive The Second Atom Bomb?`Three
Who introduced Xmas trees to England in 1841?`Prince Albert
Who was the female star of 'Bewitched'?`Elizabeth Montgomery
What made Michael Milken famous and rich?`Junk Bonds
In the Christmas song who 'are getting fat'?`Geese/Goose
What Was The Name Of The Film Which First Featured Bing Crosby's Song 'White Christmas''?`Holiday Inn
What was Brenda Lee doing Around The Christmas tree in 1958?`Rocking
What 'MBC'' Was A Christmas Number One In December 1978?`Mary's Boy Child
Who Uttered The Immortal lines 'They Think It's All Over, It Is Now''?`Kenneth Wolstenholme
Calpurnia Was The 3rd Wife Of Which Roman Emperor?`Julias Caesar
Which actor of the silent era was known as The Man of a Thousand Faces?`Lon Chaney
What famous protest took place in Britain in 1936?`The Jarrow March
Which English daily newspaper became a tabloid in 1971?`The Daily Mail
Who assassinated president Kennedy?`Lee Harvey Oswald
If You Were Born On Christmas Day What Star Sign Would You Be?`Capricorn
Who was the first fully Danish king of England ?`Canute the Great
What Hugely Successful Chain Of Stores First Opened It's Doors In 1954 In California?`McDonalds
What Is The Original Name For Halloween?`Samhain (pron) sow-en
Who Provided The Voice Of Charlie In The TV Show 'Charlies Angels''?`John Forsythe
Which Of Courtney Cox's Co Stars From The Scream Films Is Now Her Husband?`David Arquette
Name The Fabulous Winged Horse Of Greek Mythology?`Pegasus
Which Baltic seaport was the German rocket centre during WWII?`Peenemunde
Then name Santa Claus is derived from which language, is it Dutch, French or Italian?`Dutch
Which ship did Charles Darwin captain?`HMS Beagle
John Callcott Horsley designed what first commercial Christmas item in 1843?`Christmas card
For what country did Columbus make his historic voyage?`Spain
In which 1970's films does Dustin Hoffman play the character 'David Sumner' ?`Straw Dogs
"What is the origin of The X In ""Xmas"" "?`X is the first letter of the word christ in latin
Who Was Henry VIII's Last Wife?`Catherine Parr
April 1889 Saw The Birth Of Which Future Dictator?`Adolf Hitler
Which Well Known Actor Died On Christmas Day 1977?`Charlie Chaplin
Sir Henry Morgan was a famous 17th century___?`Buccaneer
What is the name of the Russian Czar's daughter who might-or might not-have survived the Russian revolution?`Anastasia
Greased Lightnin was taken from the film Grease, but who had chart success with it?`John Travolta
What Model Of Children's Bicycle Had A Gear Shift On The Frame?`The Chopper
*What 70s blockbuster included the music, 'Cantina Band' by Mecco*?`Star Wars
What did 'My True Love'' give to me on the eight day of Christmas?`Eight Maids-a-milking
The _____ universe was replaced by the Copernican universe.?`Ptolemic
King Richard the ________?`Lionhearted
How many people were killed in the battle of Lexington?`Eight
She was the greatest trick shot artist of all time.?`Annie Oakley
What is the title of the 1992 Belgian film about a film crew following and documenting the exploits of a serial killer?`Man bites dog
Where were the Hanging Gardens?`Babylon
Who was the last to sit on the peacock throne?`Shah mohammed reza pahlavi
Who were the first people to be elected into the Aviation Hall Of Fame?`The Wright Brothers
Who Released The 70's Album Entitled Broken English?`Marianne Faithfull
Who met in Yalta in 1945 (in alphabetical order)?`Churchill Roosevelt Stalin
Who played the title role in The Abominable Dr Phibes?`Vincent Price
Often Played At Halloween, Which Song Was A Hit Gor Bobby Boris Picket & The Crypt Kickers?`Monster Mash
Which Directors Films Include, Shivers , Videodrome & The Fly?`David Cronenberg
Which Egyptian president ordered the seizure of the Suez Canal in 1956?`President Nassar
With Which Horror Film Would You Associate The Character Of Leatherface?`Texas Chainsaw Massacre
Who Was The 2nd Wife Of Henry Viii?`Anne Boleyn
Name The Event Involving The Anarchist, Peter The Painter?`The Siege Of Sydney Street
How Many Pilgrims Were Aboard The Mayflower?`120
The four Sundays before Christmas are known by what name?`Advent (Sundays)
In which year was the Rosetta stone written ?`196 BC
Which Aerosmith song was re-made by Run D.M.C.?`Walk this way
In Halloween, Michael Meyers wore a Halloween mask of what famous character?`Captain Kirk mask
Who designed Regent's Park in London in 1811?`John Nash
Chrissie Hynde was in which early eighties group?`The Pretenders
According to the lyrics of the song Mr Who Was asked to turn on his magic beam?`Mr Sandman
Who was Ulysses' son, who grew to manhood in his absence?`Telemachus
Who said "Veni, vidi, vici" (I came, I saw, I conquered)?`Julius caesar
"In the movie ""It's A Wonderful Life"" how do you know that a new angel has received his wings (""a cock crows, there is a lightening flash, a bell rings, a trumpet sounds"") "?`A Bell Rings
Which Long Running Sci Fi Program Was First Aired In November 1963?`Dr Who
For Which Crime Was 'Thomas McMahon'' Jailed For Life In October 1979?`Mountbatten's Murder
In Holland, Santa traditionally 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
Who Placed His Cloak On A Puddle For Elizabeth I?`Sir Walter Raleigh
What did Marie Curie die of on 4th July, 1934?`Radiation poisoning
Where Did The Mayflower Set Sail From In 1620?`Southampton
Who Was The Very First Presenter Of The UK National Lottery Draw?`Noel Edmonds
"Which Christmas poem does this line belong to ""With peace on earth, good-will to men!"" (""Christmas Bells"", ""The 3 Kings"", ""A Christmas Carol"", ""Nativity"" "?`Christmas Bells
In what year did Lord Lucan leap into obscurity?`1974
In Which Year Was Mr Blobby A Christmas Number One In The Uk?`1993
Name the 2 of the 3 flags placed by Hillary in the summit of Everest in 1953?`British, Nepal and the UN
Who sang the song 'Cry' which was the first video on Mtv to use morphing technology through the entire video?`Godley and Creme
Who invented the cotton gin?`Eli Whitney
What was the instrument of execution during the "Reign of Terror"?`Guillotine
Which eighties fashion accessory consisted of a saftey pin and small beads?`Friendship pins
The most famous indian relocation to oklahoma was by the cherokee indians, what was the route called?`Trail of tears
The invention of what in 1867, made Alfred Nobel famous?`Dynamite
On the 1st of July of what year was the British colony of Hong Kong returned to China?`1997
On what was Pennsylvania incorrectly spelled?`Liberty Bell
Which Royal House Ruled England Between 1603 & 1714?`The Stuarts
In what type of building did Plato and Aristotle teach ?`Gymnasium
What show did the catch phrase, 'Yeah, That's The Ticket' originate on?`Saturday Night Live
Who was Henry VIII's second wife?`Anne Boleyn
Nicknamed the Godfather Of Soul, who died on Christmas Day 2006?`James Brown
In the 15th century, what was the war between the houses of Lancaster and York?`War of the Roses
At the time of Julius Caesar, who was the ruler of Egypt ?`Cleopatra
What is the the state capital of oklahoma?`Oklahoma city
In which battle was George A. Custer defeated?`Battle of Little Bighorn
Which 60's singing duo divorced after 11 years of marriage?`Sonny and Cher
The following is a line from which 1970's film My name is___. 'Names is for tombstones baby' ?`Live and Let Die
What did Eli Whitney invent?`Cotton gin
Who burned Atlanta in 1864?`General Sherman
In What Century Were The War Of The Roses Fought?`15th Century
What popular US TV sitcom With 3 Words made its first appearance in 1951 & ran until 1957?`I Love Lucy
Who was President of the USA from 1953 till 1961?`Dwight D. Eisenhower
Who in 1988 became the first elected female prime minister in an Islamic country ?`Benazir Bhutto
What country was ruled by Pol Pot, leader of the Khmer Rouge party?`Cambodia (Kampuchea)
What was King Arthur's mother's name?`Igraine
If you were born on Halloween, what star sign would you be?`Scorpio
Name the incident in which tea was dumped into the harbour.?`Boston Tea Party
Which was the last of the 5 civilized tribe to arrive in oklahoma?`Seminole
Who wrote How the Grinch Stole Christmas?`Dr Seuss
In which film is the bad guy a one handed criminal named Han who deals in drugs and white slavery ?`Enter the Dragon
On which Christmas day did English and German troops play football?`1914
What type of men's jacket featured it's name on the outer breast pocket,and epaulets on the shoulders?`Member's Only
In which state was `The Blair Witch Project' set?`Maryland
In which country do people who want to travel take a suitcase and carry it around the house on New Year's Eve?`Venezuela
The following is a line from which 1970's film 'you're gonna need a bigger boat' ?`Jaws
Which Fictional Radio Character Worked For Radio Norwich?`Alan Partidge
"What town is the setting for the perennial Christmas classic 'It's a Wonderful Life' (""Bailey Park, Beford Falls, Sleepy Hollow, Pottersville"") "?`Bedford Falls
What battle of the war of 1812 wa fought after the treaty of ghent was signed?`The battle of new orleans
Who Was The 3rd Wife Of Henry Viii?`Jane Seymour
Which Footballer Was Sent home From The 1978 Football World Cup For Taking Illegal Substances?`Willie Johnston
In 1902 this volcano erupted, killing 30,000.?`Pelee
In what year was the first Christmas card produced?`1846
Which actress starred in the movie The Grudge?`Sarah Michelle Gellar
What colour was added to the French flag during the French revolution?`White
In what year was 'Dirty Dancing' released?`1987
In Which Movie Did Jim Carey Play Lloyd Christmas?`Dumb & Dumber
Who Released The 70's Album Entitled Deja Vu?`CSNY
In the Christmas song what was 'Roasting on an Open Fire'?`Chestnuts
Which nation did Moshoeshoe found?`Basotho
Who discovered the vaccination against smallpox in 1796?`Edward Jenner
Four Japanese carriers were destroyed in this battle.?`Midway
What was the name of Elizabeth Taylor's character in 'Cat on a Hot Tin Roof'?`Margaret Pollitt 'Maggie the Cat''
What Was The Name Of Dustin Hoffman's Character In The 1967 Film The Graduate?`Ben Braddock
I Love The Dead', 'Call It Evil' and 'Prince Of Darkness' are all singles released by whom?`Alice Cooper
Who directed the 1968 film Rosemarys Baby?`Roman Polanski
What were the B-52's named after (Hint, it's not a plane)?`Beehive
"What Did My True Love Give To Me On The ""Eighth"" Day Of Christmas"?`8 Maids A Milking
Henry The 8 th Had A Bit Of Bad Rep When It Comes To His Wives But He Only Executed 2 (PFE)?`Anne Boleyn, Katheryn Howard
Who Released The 70's Album Entitled Tea for the Tillerman?`Cat Stevens
What was the nickname of Charlene Tilton, who played Lucy Ewing in Dallas?`Poison Dwarf
What was the pen name of author Charles Lutwidge Dodgson?`Lewis Carrol
Who banned Christmas in England between 1647 and 1660?`Oliver Cromwell
What very Famous Link To Christmas Does Irving Berlin Have?`He Wrote White Christmas
The Wars of the Roses (1455-85) were fought between which two houses of England?`York and Lancaster
The two crooks in the 1990 film 'Home Alone'', one was Daniel Stern, who was the other?`Joe Pesci
What was the name of the pandemic which killed over 1% of the world's population in 1918?`Spanish Flu
Who ran unsuccesfully against Regan in 1984?`Walter Mondale
Who was the ruler of the Principality of Monaco who married actress Grace Kelly in 1956?`Prince Ranier
How Old Was James Dean When He Died?`24
What colour was Diana Spencer's engagement photograph suit?`Blue
In which two continents might you find vampire bats?`North & South America
Who Was Known As Coeur De Lion?`Richard I (The Lionheart)
`Expletive Deleted' came into fashion as a result of the publication of the transcript of what?`The Watergate Tapes
What Was Charlie Rich Looking For In The 1970's?`The Most Beautiful Girl In The World
What Is The Name Of The Bad Guy In The Movie Halloween?`Michael Myers
What Became America's 50th State On August 21st 1959?`Hawaii
In America, what became the 49th state to enter the union in 1959?`Alaska
What date is st. patrick's day?`March 17th
What date is St Stephen's Day?`26th December
Who was Margaret Thatcher?`Prime Minister of Great Britan
Considered to be the last full blooded Tasmanian aborigine, (died 1876 - aged 73), her name is_____?`Truganini
How many years was Nelson Mandela in prison?`27
Who played the monster in the 1931 film Frankenstein?`Boris Karloff
In the Christmas carol when did 'Good King Wenceslas' look out?`Feast Of Stephen
Which 1922 German Vampire Film Starred The Genuinely Scary Looking Max Schreck In The Title Role?`Nosferatu
Which religious group first celebrated what we've come to know as Halloween?`The Druids
Which 60's hit started with the line 'The Taxman's Taken All My Dough''?`Kinks/Sunny Afternoon
He was the American inventor of the Cotton Gin.?`Whitney
Which war did the signing of an armistice on 27th July 1953 end?`Korea
Who Was The 1st wife of henry Viii?`Catherine Of Aragon
How Was Mistletoe Known By The Vikings Who Discovered It, Was It Snow Berries, Love Berries, White Tear Drops Or Dung on A Stick?`Dung On A Stick
In The Original 1984 Band Aid Song, 'Do they Know It's Christmas'', Who Sang The First Line?`Paul Young
Who presided over the trial of Jesus?`Pontius Pilate
Name the eighties sitcom in which Bob Ueker was upstaged by an obese butler regularly.?`Mr. Belvedere
What Was Baron Manfred Von Richthofen Also Known As?`The Red Baron
If an Italian gave you Smeg for a present, what would it be?`A Kitchen Appliance
Who did Squeaky Fromme try to assassinate?`Gerald Ford
Complete this quote?` 'I feel the need___ the need for___'?`Speed
What eighties TV show starred Tom Hanks in women's clothing?`Bosom Buddies
Who Was The First X Factor Winner To Have A Christmas Number One?`Shayne Ward
Thanksgiving has traditionally been the start of the Christmas season in the U.S. Which U.S. President moved Thanksgiving up a week to extend the holiday shopping season?`Frankiln Delano Roosevelt
As what was Istanbul previously known?`Constantinople
The Deaths Of 3 Pop Icons Was Known As 'The Day The Music Died'' Name The Three (PFE)?`Buddy Holly, Richie Valens, Big Bopper
In 1840 London Sweet Maker Tom Smith Came Up An Invention Still Hugely Popular Today What Was It?`The Christmas Cracker
Born on Christmas Day 1954, who was the female half of the 80's band 'The Eurhythmics''?`Annie Lennox
What came to an end in the United States in December 1933?`Prohibition
Which of the following is a 1983 New Order song; `Creepy', `Spooky' or `Scary'?`Spooky
Who Was the Queen Of The Iceni Tribe Of England Who Led An Uprising Against The Romans?`Boudica
Which US President Was Forced To Resign In 1974?`Richard Nixon
Who Wrote the Novel 'The Witching Hour'?`Anne Rice
Which Political Party Rose To Power In China In 1949?`The Communists
Who Released The 70's Album Entitled The Stranger?`Billy Joel
What Apollo 13 astronaut contacted Mission Control with the words, (Houston, we've had a problem)?`Jack Swigert
"Which diarist noted on 25th December 1662, ""(Christmas Day). Had a pleasant walk to White Hall, where I intended to have received the communion with the family, but I have come too late___"""?`Samuel Pepys (pronounced 'peeps')
In which city was President Kennedy killed?`Dallas
What Happened If You Looked A Gorgon In The Eye?`You Turned To Stone
Who Released The 70's Album Entitled Tonights the Night?`Neil Young
Who was the father of Elizabeth I?`Henry VIII
Roman statues were made with detachable whats, so that one what could be removed and replaced by another?`Heads
According to The Everly Bros What Time Did Suzie Finally Wake Up?`4 O Clock
Israel occupied the Golan Heights.  Whose territory was it?`Syria
Which song was a UK chart hit for `The Goodies' in 1975?`The Funky Gibbon
In What Year Did India Gain Independence From British Colonial Rule?`1947
East Berlin was the capital of ______?`East Germany
Who outlawed gladiator sports in Rome?`Caesar
She won the 1979 Nobel Peace Prize for her work among the poor.?`Mother Teresa
Who was the lead singer of the Cure?`Robert Smith
What did Anne Boleyn have three of?`Breasts
Dia de los Muertos (The Day of the Dead) is celebrated in which Latin American country?`Mexico
Which Hitchcock movie With One Word In It's Title was released in 1958?`Vertigo
A lot of men end up in the hospital casualty department at Christmas time because they've decorated their nether regions with what?`Sprigs Of Holly
Germany's allies in WW II were Japan, Italy, Hungary, Bulgaria, Finland, Libya, and _________.?`Romania
How old was Stanley Matthews when he retired in 1965?`50
What is the name of David Hasslehoff's Talking car in the show 'Knight Rider'?`KITT
Which period was first, jurassic or carboniferous?`Carboniferous
In which Christmas song would you find the lines, 'He's making a list and he's checking it twice. He's going to know who's naughty and nice''?`Santa Claus Is Coming To Town''
Which English King issued the Magna Carta in 1215?`King John
In 1692 The Witchcraft Trials took place in America. Where?`Salem, Massachusetts
What Song Was Christmas Number One In The UK In Both 1975 And 1991?`Bohemian Rhapsody By Queen
What 19th century war between Russia and England, Turkey, Britain and France, was named after a peninsula in the Black Sea?`Crimean War
In which country was the Rosetta Stone found?`Egypt
Which actor best known for his horror films, did the narration on Micheal Jackson's hit 'Thriller'?`Vincent Price
Where is the infamous Lubjanka prison?`Moscow
Who Released The 70's Album Entitled All Things Must Pass?`George Harrison
What Was A Ballista?`An Ancient Siege Machine, A Giant Catapult Or Crossbow
In 1972 which flash new motor was advertised with the slogan, ` The car you always promised yourself'?`Ford Capri
Charlie Chaplin Died On Christmas Day In 1977, How Old Was He When He Died?`88
Who did Henry VIII marry when he was 18?`Catharine of Aragon
Which fictional character created by Steve Coogan, is a presenter for Radio Norwich?`Alan Partridge
Who Released The 70's Album Entitled Bitches Brew?`Miles Davis
What group landed in America in 1620?`The pilgrim s
What was Russian America called after 1867?`Alaska
Which eighties album, that sold 20 million plus copies, featured Vincent Price?`Thriller
Oklahoma's four include the ouachitas, arbuckles, wichitas, and the kiamichis.?`Mountain ranges
What war lasted from June 5 to June 11, 1967?`Six day war
What is a witches broom called?`A Besom
Which Actress played Grotbags the witch in the TV show Emu's World?`Carol Lee Scott
Which nation was led by Genghis Khan?`Mongolia
In which city did the Duke of Windsor die in 1972?`Paris
What colour is Santa Claus's belt?`Black
In 'Home Alone 2'' which city was Kevin lost at Christmas?`New York
How Is St Sylvester's Day Otherwise Known?`New Years Eve
In Which City Did The Indian Mutiny Start?`Meerut
Who invented the ballpoint pen?`Georgo and Laszlo Biro
Which quirky brunette was one of the first MTv VJ's?`Martha Quinn
Who Coined The Phrase 'Turn On Tune In, Drop Out''?`Timothy Leary
In 1959, Tibet was invaded by which country?`China
What mistake did Coca-Cola make in 1985?`New Coke
Who was assassinated on November 22, 1963 in Dallas, Texas?`President John F. Kennedy
Which mother and daughter both appeared in John Carpenters The Fog?`Jamie Lee Curtis / Janet leigh
Peter Jackson Is Responsible For Directing Which Famous Trilogy?`Lord Of The Rings
Who discovered the tomb of Tutankhamen?`Howard Carter
In a 60s film, who was the bravest of them all ?`The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (Gene Pitney)
Whats the resting place of those buried at sea?`Davey jones locker
Which Michael Jackson song Was Christmas Number One In 1995?`Earth Song
Which American President Was Assassinated In A Theatre?`Abraham Lincoln
In Which Country Is The Auschwitz Concentration Camp Located?`Poland
Which Christmas carol contains the lines 'O Tidings of Comfort and Joy?`God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
Which City Did The Allies Liberate On August 25th 1944?`Paris
In the 1970s films directed by Robert Fuest (Pronounced Feast) how did Dr. Anton Phibes become disfigured?`Car Crash
Which Government Post Was Held By John Profumo At The Time Of The Affair Involving Christine Keeler?`Secretary Of State For War
Who Had An 80's Hit With The Song 'Politics of Dancing',?`Re-Flex
Which is the name of the baddie in the Harry Potter series?`Lord Voldemort
Who invented the gatling gun?`Richard Gatling
Which entertainer famous for the one liner 'My Little Chickadee'' died on Christmas Day 1946?`W.C. Fields
Who in March 1958 became known by the number 53310761?`Elvis Presley
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer was a character created in a story written in?` A=1939, B=1949, C=1954,D=1959?`A=1939
Who Was Shot Dead In Dallas On 24th November 1963?`Lee Harvey Oswald
Bing Crosby famously sang 'I'm dreaming of a white Christmas'', what is the next line.?`Just like the ones I used to know
In December 1967 53 Year Old Louis Washkansky Became The First Person To Undergo What?`A Heart Transplant
What duo lost their Grammy for Best New Artist from the eighties?`Milli Vanilli
Who Released The 70's Album Entitled New Boots and Panties?`Ian Dury
What is the name of the Russian Czar's daughter who might_or might not_have survived the Russian revolution?`Anastasia
What late night news show became popular in the eighties after the Iranian Hostage takeover?`Nightline
Which singing family was David Cassidy a member of?`The Partridge Family
What is the first ghost seen by Ebenezer Scrooge in 'A Christmas Carol''?`His ex-partner Jacob Marley
Who Commanded The Confederate Armies During The American Civil War?`General Robert E.Lee
Who invented the exploding shell?`Henry Shrapnel
Which river did George Washington cross on Christmas night in 1776 in the American Revolutionary War?`Delaware
Name the remake of a 1960's film with the aid of the following actors. The first actor was in the 60's original, the second actor played the same role in the remake James Mason and Jeremy Irons?`Lolita
What Was The 9th Century Tax Levied To Fight The Vikings?`Dane Geld
The Character Jack Skellington Appears In Which 1993 Tim Burton Film?`The Nightmare Before Christmas
U.S. President, Chester Alan ________.?`Arthur
He advocated the planting peanuts and sweet potatoes to replace cotton and tobacco.?`Carver
When Did The Storming Of The Bastille Take Place?`July 14th, 1789
In the 17th Century, how did Matthew Hopkins become known and feared?`The Witchfinder General. He hung 60 witches
Who invented the record player ?`Thomas Alva Edison
She was the first woman to fly the Atlantic solo.?`Amelia Earhart
What late night show replaced Tom Synder's show?`David Letterman
In Us Dollars How Much Did America Pay Russia For The State Now Known As Alaska?`7.2 Million
What was the nationality of the prisoners in the "Black hole of Calcutta"?`British
Who Released The 70's Album Entitled For Your Pleasure?`Roxy Music
Who was patricia hurst with the night she was kidnapped?`Steven weed
Who is "The Iron Lady"?`Margaret Thatcher
Which british comedian was the first man to appear on the cover of 'playboy'?`Peter Sellers
The first successful organ transplant occurred in 1954. What organ was it A= Kidney, B= Liver, C= Heart?`A= Kidney
Which London Theatre Referring To The 2nd World War Used The Slogan (We Are Never Closed)?`The Windmill
How are Caspar, Balthazar and Melchior better known?`The Three Wise Men
He shot Lee Harvey Oswald.?`Jack Ruby
Which Dark Wizard Was Portrayed By Christopher Lee In Lord Of The Rings?`Saruman
On Tv In The 80's What Would The Initials 'HHOH' Signify?`Hammer House Of Horrors
In Which Welsh Village Where 144 Adults And Children Killed By A Land Slippage?`Aberton
Which rock star died when the Mini car, driven by his girlfriend crashed into a tree?`Marc Bolan
For Which Allegedly Obscene Publication Were 'Calder & Boyars'' Prosecuted In 1967?`Last Exit To Brooklyn
In 1613 Who Did Pocahontas Marry?`John Rolfe
What did Ed Peterson invent?`Egg Mcmuffin
Which Christmas carol contains the lines 'O Tidings of Comfort and Joy''?`God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen''
What 80's game show featured the 'Whammy'?`Press Your Luck
Before she was a pop star, why was Samantha Fox in the British tabloids?`She was a page three girl
Which war drama was first seen on British Television in October 1972?`Colditz
Who is the first ghost seen by Scrooge in 'A Christmas Carol''?`Jacob Marley
Who was the female star of in the tv version of 'Bewitched'?`Elizabeth Montgomery
Why is the day after Christmas named Boxing Day?`The Rich Gave Presents To The Poor
Who Was The Only British Pope?`Adrian IV
The first dog in space was named _________.?`Laika
Which Song By James Blunt Released In March 2006 Failed To Enter The UK Top 20 Despite Being Top Of The Radio 1 Playlist For That Month?`Wisemen
*Who loves ya, baby'' was the catchphrase of which `70s TV sleuth*?`Kojak
On Tv How Is Eddie Fitzgerald More Commonly Known?`Cracker
What Is New Years Eve Caled It Scotland?`Hogmany
Which Country Owns Christmas Island?`Australia
Name the remake of a 1960's film with the aid of the following actors. The first actor was in the 60's original, the second actor played the same role in the remake Robert Mitchum and Robert de Niro?`Cape Fear
Which character of the 'Bloom County' comic strip ran for president even though he was dead at the time?`Bill the Cat
The video for which eighties song features nothing but 5 cheerleaders(Name the artist too)?`Mickey Toni Basil
What Did Lord Carnavon & Howard Carter vDiscover In 1922?`The Tomb Of Tutankhamen
Which King Was Overthrown As A Result Of The French Revolution?`Louis XVI
Who was the second man to set foot on the moon?`Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin
The massacre at Kent State occurred as students protested the bombing of Cambodia and the _____ war.?`Vietnam
In which year was the Berlin Wall constructed?`1961
Samhain', literally means 'end of summer' and is a Gaelic language word. What is it's direct English equivalent?`November
Who Released The 70's Album Entitled Lark's Tongue in Aspic?`King Crimson
When was D-day?`June 6th, 1944
Which 1988 film saw Bruce Willis battling against a group of terrorists that crudely interrupted a Christmas party?`Die Hard''
Which English King Was Given The Title Defender Of The Faith By Pope Leo X?`Henry VIII
Which Welsh actor won Christ's Robe in a dice game in The Robe?`Richard Burton
Old superstition Wearing socks inside out protection from what?`Witches
The Nordic countries (Denmark, Sweden, Norway notably) tend to celebrate Christmas chiefly on which date?`24th December
U.S. President?` Calvin _________.?`Coolidge
What Nationality Was Hannibal?`Carthaginian
If a turkey evades the oven, what is its normal lifespan?`12 Years
The Greek army under Leonides was annihilated here by Persians in 480BC.?`Thermopylae
Which Form Of Transport Was Used For The First Time By The British Police In 1967?`Helicopters
Which silent film star was awarded a Knighthood in 1975?`Charlie Chaplin
"In Which year Was The Band Aid Single ""Feed The World Released for The 2nd Time"""?`1989
Which Law Was Passed At The End Of The Eighteenth Century Making Trade Unions Illegal?`The Combination Acts
"In The Movie ""Miracle On 34 th Street"" Kris Kringle Is Hired To Play Santa Claus In Which Department Store Is It FAO Swartz, Marshall Field's, Macy's Or Gimble's"?`Macy's
Which Revolution Began In 1789?`The French Revolution
Which theatre, that `never closed', closed in the sixties for good?`The Windmill
In Charles Dickens' novel A Christmas Carol, who was Scrooge's dead business partner?`Jacob Marley
In 1956, Tunisia gained independence from which country?`France
What was the name of the B_29 used at Hiroshima to drop the bomb?`Enola gay
Neil Armstrong And Buzz Aldrin Landed On The Moon But Who Stayed Behind In The Command Capsule?`Michael Collins
What was the name of Spandau's only prisoner?`Leslie Joseph
Which popular Christmas carol was originally a piece written by King Henry VIII A= God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, B= We 3 Kings Of Orient Are, C= What Child Is This, D=Good King Wenceslas?`C= What Child Is This
Who Directed Terence Stamp In His First Starring Role In The Film Billy Budd In 1962?`Peter Ustinov
"In the song ""The Twelve Days Of Christmas"", what did my true love give to me on the 12th day"?`12 Drummers Drumming
Which black athelete's successes at the Berlin Olympics caused Hitler to storm out of the stadium?`Jesse Owens
*Arnold Schwarzenegger made his film debut in 1974 In What Movie *?`*Pumping Iron.*
Who is known as the high priest of revenge?`Philip Seldon
How many gifts are given in total in the song The Twelve Days of Christmas?`364
The world was declared safe from which virus in 1979, after it had killed more than 1 billion people?`Smallpox
Who Invented The Spinning Frame In 1769?`Sir Richard Arkwright
Who is best remembered as the mistress of Lord Nelson?`Emma Hamilton
Who was the first woman in space?`Valentina Tereshkova
One who fought professionally in Roman arenas was a(n) ____________.?`Gladiator
What was the name of Plato's school?`Academy
Which French Port Belonged To England Between 1347 & 1558?`Calais
With Which Band Did The Jimi Hendrix Experience 's Record Producer/Manager Chas Chadler Make His Name?`The Animals
Who Said (Will No-One Rid Me Of This Turbulent Priest)?`Henry II
Who Had An 80's Hit With The Song 'Never Say Never,'?`Romeo Void
What was the nickname of President Duvalier of Haiti, who died in 1971?`Papa Doc
He is a pumpkin whose top and stem have been cut out and interior removed, leaving a hollow shell that is then decoratively carved. Twelve Letters?`Jack O' Lantern
Which Musical Opened On Broadway In 1956 And Starred Julie Andrews?`My Fair Lady
Which US Singer Duetted With Donna Summer On The US Number One 'No More Tears''?`Barbara Streisand
What was name of the Titanic's sister ship?`Lucitania
Who led the attack on the Alamo?`Santa Ana
Good King Wenceslas was a 12th Century king of which country?`Bohemia
Which movie had a device known as a flux-capacitor?`Back to the Future
Which TV Family Adopted A Greyhound For Christmas?`The Simpsons
He shot Lee Harvy Oswald.?`Ruby
Who advocated planting peanuts and sweet potatoes to replace cotton and tobacco?`George Washington Carver
Who were Balthazar, Melchior and Caspar?`The 3 Wise Men
Which popular 60s film took place in and around 17 Cherry Tree Lane, London, in 1910 ?`Mary Poppins
"What Did My True Love Give To Me On The ""Second"" Day Of Christmas"?`2 Turtle Doves
In which country was Greenpeace founded in 1971?`Canada
In what year did England's lease on Hong Kong expire?`1997
How old would Elvis have been on his birthday January 8, 2000 A=55, B=60, C=65?`C=65
In which country do people wear masks to burn on December 31 to drive away bad luck?`Ecuador
In which Fox TV show did Johnny Dep play an undercover cop in high school?`21 Jump Street
If you found a button in your Christmas pudding what would it symbolize Good luck, Poverty, Bachelor, Famous?`A Bachelor
What caused the computer in Electric Dreams to become alive?`Spilled Champagne
Who Became President Of France After Charles De Gaulle?`Georges Pompidou
What did Francis Crick and James Watson build a molecular model of in 1953?`DNA
What Scary Movie Takes Place At The Overlook Hotel?`The Shining
According to the UK National Meteorological Office what year (prior to 2007) was the last White Christmas in Britain?`2004
Who was the first woman to be shot by the FBI?`Bonnie Parker (of Bonnie and Clyde fame)
Who Preceded Mao Tse-Tung?`Chiang Kai-Chek
What was the name of Garfield's vet?`Liz
What was the name of the man who pioneered the above method of freezing food?`Clarence Birdseye
What country was formerly known as Siam?`Thailand
Who was the man convicted of masterminding the 1969 LaBianca-Tate murders, later to become known as the Helter Skelter killings?`Charles Manson
Paul Anka's Puppy Love is written to what star?`Annette Funicello
In the song 'We wish you a Merry Christmas' what pudding was asked for?`Figgy Pudding
What Was The Name Of The 1971 TV Show In Which Adam Faith Played Ronald Bird?`Budgie
Which groups first album was entitled 'Piper At the Gates Of Dawn''?`Pink Floyd
He killed Jesse James.?`Ford
What Christian holiday is celebrated immediately after Halloween?`All Saints Day
The name of which place of biblical significance actually means 'House of Bread''?`Bethlehem
Who led the children of Israel out of Egypt?`Moses
Name the sitcom that featured Judd Hirsch, Andy Kaufman, Tony Danza and Danny Devito.?`Taxi
Which type of vegetable went on sale in frozen form in Massachusetts in June 1930?`Peas
"What Did My True Love Give To Me On The ""Fourth"" Day Of Christmas"?`4 Calling Birds
Who wrote 'The Starry Messenger'?`Galileo
Which King of France was known as the (Sun King)?`Louis XIV
What was the name of the domestic videocassette tape recorder system introduced by Sony in 1975?`Betamax
Which T - Rex hit contains the line 'Take a black cat and sit it on your shoulder'?`Ride A White Swan
Who Became Chancellor Of Germany In 1933?`Adolf Hitler
1955 saw the first ever Disneyland open in which U.S. state?`California (Annaheim)
What was the name of the show that featured Sniglets?`Not Necessarily The News
Which word, associated with Christmas comes from a Greek word meaning 'we can act anything''?`Pantomime
What Is The Name Given To A Group Of Witches?`A Coven
In which year did the Queen make her infamous 'Annus Horriblis'' Christmas broadcast?`1992
Which English Monarch used radio to start the tradition of The Christmas Broadcast?`George V (1932)
Which Bill Haley song, which featured in the 1954 film _The Blackboard Jungle_, became the U.K.'s first Rock and Roll number one?`Rock Around The Clock
What Is Traditionally Supposed To Happen On Halloween?`Witches Come Out
Who Released The 70's Album Entitled Live at Leeds?`The Who
The following is a line from which 1970's film 'It's as big as a house' ?`Close Encounters of the 3rd Kind
Who led the attack on the Alamo?`Santa anna
This U.S. President suffered from polio during WWII.?`Franklin D Roosevelt
1970 Saw Which Treaty Between USSR & Germany?`The Moscow Treaty
According to the bible, who are Gaspar, Balthazar and Melchior?`Three Wise Men
Name the original eight reindeer from the 'Twas the night Before Christmas' poem.?`Comet, Cupid, Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Donner, Blitzen (or Dunder and Blixem)
What Family Live At 1313 Cemetary Lane?`The Adams Family
What Name Was Given To The Practise Of Killing Every Tenth Man In A Mutinous Roman Cohort?`Decimate
The Tradition Of Dressing Up On Halloween Started Because?`It Was Believed If You Looked Like A Ghost Then You Would Be Tormented By A Real One
What does Dorothy have to steal from the wicked witch in oz?`Her Broomstick
Which novel, published in1932, was a vision of the future as a sanitised society?`Brave New World
According to the nursery rhyme, who, 'sat in the corner eating a Christmas Pie''?`Little Jack Horner
Which Pop Singer Married Maurice Gibb Of The Bee Gees In February Of 1969?`Lulu
What was the name of the company that the characters on Taxi worked for?`Sunshine Cab Company
Which Act Has Had More Christmas Number One Singles In The UK Than Any Other?`The Beatles
Which horse won the 1964 Derby?`Santa Claus
Who was forced by Indian troops into the Black Hole of Calcutta?`British officers
Which major international organization was created in 1945 ?`United Nations
What was the name of the teenage showgirl who caused MP John Profumo to resign?`Christine Keeler
What was the name of Grotbags the witches pet in the TV show 'Emu's World'?`Croc
In which city were the Hanging Gardens?`Babylon
What 'NP' Is An Opinion Survery Conducted In Alaska?`North Pole
Who Was The First To Sing On The 1984 Band Aid Single?`Paul Young
What did President J. Buchanan not have?`A wife
Which was the sacred animal of ancient egypt?`Cat
What was the most Eastern country in Alexander The Great's command at his peak?`India
In which country is a bell struck 33 times?`Korea
What did David Stirling found?`SAS
Who Founded The Open University?`Harold Wilson
Which US state in 1907 was the last to declare Christmas a legal holiday?`Oklahoma
What ocean was amelia earhart flying over when she disappeared?`The pacific
Which slasher film series featured masked killer Michael Myers?`Halloween
Who did David Bowie duet with on the Christmas Hit 'Little Drummer Boy''?`Bing Crosby
Who resigned as Russian Premier on Christmas day 1991?`Mikhail Gorbachev
Who said "Veni, vidi, vici" (I came, I saw, I conquered)?`Julius Caesar
Who Released The 70's Album Entitled Horses?`Patti Smith
In Which Country Did The Tradition Of Trick Or Treating Actually Originate?`England
Why do we decorate with holly at Christmas?`Represents the crown of thorns worn by jesus
In The Tv Show Til Death Us Do Part First Aired In 1965 What Football Team Did Alf Support?`West Ham
Who Released The 70's Album Entitled Sticky Fingers?`Rolling Stones
By who was Gerald Ford almost assassinated?`Squeaky Fromme
Which Building In Berlin Was Burned Down In 1933?`The Reichstag
In the song the 12 days Of Christmas what did my true love give on the 5th day?`5 Gold Rings
"What Did My True Love Give To Me On The ""Sixth"" Day Of Christmas"?`6 Geese A Laying
Who Directed The Original Halloween Movie?`John Carpenter
A German tradition is to hide a certain food in a Christmas tree, and the first one to find it gets a special gift. What is the certain food they hide?`A Pickle
How Many Ships Came Sailing In On Christmas Day?`Three
In 1954 the Salk vaccine was introduced - a vaccine which effectively wiped out which devastating disease?`Polio
Name the first black nation to gain freedom from European colonial rule.?`Haiti
In Which Year Did Abba Win The Eurovision Song Contest?`1974
The following is a line from which 1970's film 'You Came In That Thing, You're braver than I Thought' ?`Star Wars
Who invented the aerosol?`Erik Rotheim
What Was Julie Christie's Home Town A=Bradford, B= Birmingham, C=Bath?`B= Birmingham
Who Had An 80's Hit With The Song 'Kiss On My List',?`Hall and Oates
He is said to have fiddled while Rome burned.?`Nero
Which Series Of Films Features A Habitual Killer Called Michael Myers?`Halloween
Elvis Presley Died On August 16th 1977 But Where EXACTLY Was He When He Died?`On The Toilet
Nikolai Caucescau, was executed on Christmas Day 1989, in which former Communist country was he President?`Romania
Which Was The Only Song To Spend 6 Weeks As a UK No.1 In 1979 It Also Featured In A 1978 Movie?`Bright Eyes
What year was the great drought in Britain?`1976
What was the challanging method of catching a fly in Karate Kid?`Using chopsticks
What Was The Duchess Of Windsor's Name Before She Married The Duke?`Wallace Simpson
He was defeated at the Battle of Little Bighorn.?`General custer
Who Released The 70's Album Entitled 461 Ocean Boulevard?`Eric Clapton
Who was the instigator of the breakaway World Series Cricket in 1977?`Kerry Packer
Who Played The Title Role In The Abdomibale Dr Phibes?`Vincent Price
Who Formed The First Labour Goverment?`Ramsey MacDonald 1924
This U.S. Secretary of State won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1973?`Kissinger
In What Year Did World War I Begin?`1914
Where were the ancient script of Linear A and Linear B found ?`Crete
Which of Santa's reindeers shares its name with a mythological God of Love?`Cupid
What actor was killed in a car crash on the way to participate in a sports car race?`James Dean
Which notorious murderer, hanged in July 1953, had his story told in the film _Ten Rillington Place_?`John Reginald Christie
From what country did the U.S. buy the Virgin Islands?`Denmark
Which U.S. President _banned _ Christmas trees from the White House because he believed cutting them harmed the environment?`Theodore Roosevelt
What did Harry Potter get for Christmas in his first semester at Hogwarts School?`An Invisibility Cloak
Which American Gangster was shot dead outside a Chicago cinema in July 1934?`John Dillenger
In Which 1984 Film, Did A Young Man Called Zach, Receive A Mogwai For Christmas?`Gremlins
What did Napoleon have built to commemorate his victories?`Arc de Triomphe
How many gloves did Michael Jackson wear?`One
Who was the most famous leader of the Carthagenians?`Hannibal
Which Founder Of The Organisation For Afro American Unity Was Murdered In Harlem On 21 February 1965?`Malcolm X
Who ordered the persecution of the Christians in which Peter and Paul died?`Nero
At which hospital was the first British Heart Transplant operation performed in 1979?`Papworth, Cambridge
Is an icicle a Stalagmite or a Stalagtite?`Stalagtite
Which Singer Was 'Driving Home For Christmas'' In 1988?`Chris Rea
Whose Death In 1965 Prompted President Johnson That All American Flags The World Over Be Flown At Half Mast A Mark Of Respect Never Before Accorded To A Foreigner?`Winston Churchill
What Country Is Dracula Said To Come From?`Transylvania
What 'SN' Do You Call An American Holy Man Who's Strapped For Cash?`Saint Nickle-Less
Which city is believed to be the birthplace of Jesus of Nazareth?`Bethlehem
Who Was The First Us President To Take Up Residence In The Whitehouse?`John Adams
The ______ Tea Party?`Boston
In which 1970's films does Dustin Hoffman play the following characters ' Carl Bernstein '?`All the Presidents Men
Which English Silver Coin, Worth Four Pennies, Was Taken Out Of Circulation In The 17th Century?`The Groat
In 1962, for what did Britain and France sign an agreement to build together?`Concorde
1957 and the first artificial satellite to be launched into space (by the Soviet Union) had what name?`Sputnik 1
His ship was the H.M.S. Beagle.?`Charles Darwin
What pope died 33 days after his election?`John paul i
What year was Margaret Thatcher elected British Prime Minister?`1979
Who Preceded Harold Wilson As Prime Minister?`Sir Alec Douglas Home
With Which Ship Did Francis Drake Circumnavigate The World?`The Pelican, Renamed The Golden Hind After Clearing Cape Horn
Which doctor offered good advice in When Youre In Love With A Beautiful Woman?`Dr Hook
Marvin Lee Aaday Is The Real Name Of Which Rock Star Who Also Appeared As Eddie The Ex Delievery Boy In The Movie The Rocky Horror Picture Show?`Meatloaf
Who is Prince Vladimir Tepes better known as?`Dracula
What time of day is known as the 'Devils Dancing Hour'?`Midnight
What Left Lisbon On May 28 th 1588 & Did Not Return Intact?`The Spanish Armada
Who Had An 80's Hit With The Song 'Two of Us,'?`Grover Washington with Bill Withers
This Nazi leader had his six children poisoned prior to his own death.?`Joseph Goebbels
What was Elvis Presley's first motion picture?`Love Me Tender
What purged the Great Plague of London ?`Great Fire of London
Who Released The 70's Album Entitled My Aim is True?`Elvis Costello
What does LL Cool J.'s name stand for?`Ladies Love Cool James
Which Famous Female Solo Artist Was Born On Christmas Day 1971?`Dido
Which Lancashire Town Has A Name That Means A Small Brass Wind Instrument Used For Summoning Witches & Warlocks?`Oswaldtwistle
In which 1947 Christmas film do a lovestruck couple pretend that the snowman is Parson Brow?`Winter Wonderland
Which sitcom helped launch Michael J. Fox's career by portraying him as a money-grubbing teenager?`Family Ties
What TV show with married couples and family life appealed to those over the age of 29?`Thirty something
George Washington Carver advocated planting what to replace cotton and tobacco?`Peanuts and sweet potatoes
What Would You Traditionally 'Bob' For At A Halloween Party?`Apples
Who Was Quoted As Saying 'Ask Not What Your Country Can Do For You But What You Can Do For Your Country''?`John F Kennedy
"What Did My True Love Give To Me On The ""Fifth"" Day Of Christmas"?`5 Gold Rings
Which Architect Designed The Whitehouse?`James Hoban
Which European Country Withdrew Its Forces From NATO In 1975?`Greece
Which King Wore Two Shirts At His Execution So As Not To Shiver And Appear Frightened?`Charles I
How many ghosts appeared to Scrooge in Dicken's 'A Christmas Carol''?`Four
Which English King was crowned on Christmas Day?`William the Conqueror (1066)
How many British officers were forced by Indian troops into the Black Hole of Calcutta?`146
Who Eastenders Character Left Albert Square On Christmas Day 2005?`Alfie Moon
At which battle was the Charge Of The Light Brigade?`Balaclava
The Eldest Sons Of The Kings Of Which Country Had The Title (Dauphin)?`France
What was the third country to get the "bomb"?`Britain
This military attack took place on Dec. 7, 1941.?`Pearl harbour
What was the name of the balloon three americans piloted across the atlantic in 1978?`The double eagle ii
Who Released The 70's Album Entitled Catch a Fire?`Bob Marley and the Wailers
What style of dancing was popularized with rap music?`Break Dancing
Who Was The Youngest British Prime Minister?`William Pitt (The Younger)
During Which War Did The Charge Of The Light Brigade Occur?`Crimean
Which Band Were Dropped By Their Label EMI In 1978 On Grounds Of Unacceptable Behavior?`The Sex Pistols
What was the first name of the baby girl who fell down the well?`Jessica
In 1959 Who Established A Communist Government In Cuba?`Fidel Castro
On the 3rd January 1959 which state became America's 49th?`Alaska
This Indian group ruled in early Peru.?`Inca
In which country was paper money first used?`China
In 1972 which flash new motor was advertised with the slogan, `The car you always promised yourself'?`Ford Capri
Where Was The Royalist HQ During The English Civil War?`Oxford
The Mask In The Film Scream Became A Popular Costume What Famous Painting By Edward Munich Was It Based On?`The Scream
In What Year Did Mikhail Gorbachev Become Leader Of The Soviet Union?`1985
Canadian Prime Minister?` Pierre Elliott __________.?`Trudeau
In the period 978-1016 England was ruled by which "Unready" king ?`Ethelred
What particular gimmick was used in the 1958 film House of Wax?`It was made in 3D
What's 'Stir-Up Sunday'?`The Day To Make Xmas Pudding
Who played the policeman in The Blue Lamp?`Jack Warner
Which Saint's Day is celebrated on Boxing Day?`St Stephen
In 1952. 'Elizabeth Becomes Queen'. Who was her late father?`George VI
Which Roman Emperor Followed Claudius?`Nero
This was the largest real estate deal in U.S. history.?`Louisiana purchase
From Which Country Does The Poinsettia Plant Originate?`Mexico
What Is A Male Witch Known As?`Warlock
What type of sweet did Mars and Murrie develop in 1941?`M & Ms
In 'A Christmas Carol'', what is Tiny Tim's surname?`Cratchett
The birthplace of Napoleon, also the capital of Corsica, is?`Ajaccio
"Who Is The First Ghost To Appear To Scrooge In ""A Christmas Carol"""?`Marley's Ghost
Where did the famous witch trials of New England take place?`Salem
Which Mutiny Took Place In 1789?`Mutiny On The Bounty
What Are The Names Of The Ghosts In The Classic 80's Video Game Pac Man?`Inky Pinky Blinky & Clyde
Which great Renaissance figure had the surname Buonarroti?`Michelangelo
In 1960 who did Bobby Darin marry.?`Sandra Dee
Which of Courteney Coxs co-stars from the Scream films is now her husband?`David Arquette
In Which Year Was The Law Abolished That Allowed Witches To Be Burned?`1736
What is the name for a noisy ghost or spirit?`Poltergeist
On Dec 1st 1955 A Woman from Montgomery Alabama hit the headlines after refusing to give up her seat on a bus to make way for a white person what was her name?`Rosa Parks
What was marco polo's home town?`Venice
This frontiersman and politician was killed at the Alamo.?`Davey crockett
Which 60s film was based on the true 'life' story of Robert Stroud?`The Birdman of Alcatraz
Who was the lead singer for Creedence Clearwater Revival, and recently released 'Blue Moon Swamp'?`John Fogerty
Which famous explorer visited Australia and New Zealand, then surveyed the Pacific coast of North America?`Captain George Vancouver
Who Released The 70's Album Entitled Toys in the Attic?`Aerosmith
Who founded the Salvation Army in London, 1865?`William Booth
How many presidents of the United States fought in the Civil War?`Six
Who Released The 70's Album Entitled Stardust?`Willie Nelson
Which 50's Movie features the Line 'Tomorrow you'll be one of us'?`The Invasion of the Body Snatchers
His wife was Roxana, his horse was Bacephalus, he was?`Alexander the Great
What is the next line 'Christmas is coming the goose is getting fat …''?`Please put a penny in the old mans hat
What is the name of the 'big con'' that Paul Newman and Robert Redford carry out in _The Sting_?`The Wire
What were the earliest tree ornaments?`Apples & Fruit
Which great ocean liner was launched in 1934?`The Queen Mary
What was the first fighting vehicle?`War chariot
In Which Series Of Films From 1984 Onwards Did Robert Englund Star As Freddy Krueger?`A Nightmare On Elm Street
Which Magician Was An Advisor To King Arthur?`Merlin
Which 50's Movie features the Line ' This is war. This is not a game of cricket'.?`The Bridge on the River Kwai
What 'SK' Do You Call A Quiet Armour Wearer?`Silent Knight
From which country does the poinsettia plant originate?`Mexico
What is the collective name for a group of Angels?`A Host Of Angels
In 1951 Howard Hawks produced The Thing. Who directed the 1982 remake, which starred Kurt Russell?`John Carpenter
Little boy & fat man were the first?`Atomic bombs
What was the name of the party dog that that was Budwiser's mascot in the late eighties?`Spuds McKenzie
Complete the verse - 'Twas the night before christmas, when all through the house. Not a creature was stirring not even a?`Mouse
What historic event does the nursery rhyme (Ring-a-ring of roses) commemorate?`The Great Plague
What is the Roman numeral for fifty?`L
What's fidel castro's brother's name?`Raoul
Who Pioneered Nursing Whilst Serving In The Crimean War?`Florence Nightingale
Who took over from Kennedy after he was assassinated?`Lyndon B Johnson
"Who was the author of ""A Christmas Carol"""?`Charles Dickens
What country did the allies invade in world war ii's operation avalanche?`Italy
Who killed Jesse James?`Robert Ford
"From the Christmas Carol ""Good King Wenceslas"", where was Good King Wenceslas the King of"?`Bogemia
What was Maggie Seaver's maiden name on Growing Pains?`Maggie Malone
Who killed 5 london prostitutes in 1888?`Jack the ripper
Who was the composer of 'The Nutcracker' ballet (Handel, Bach, Tchaikovsky, Schubert)?`Tchaikovsky
Which city did Crocket and Tubbs spend most of their time in?`Miami Vice
What computer game featured a disco leftover looking for love?`Leisure Suit Larry
In 1969 Richard Cawston Made A Documentary For The BBC About Which Famous Family?`The Royal Family
Which famous Arab / Israeli war took place in 1973?`Yom Kippur war
In 1974 who was sacked from his position of England football manager?`Alf Ramsey
What volcano destroyed Pompeii?`Vesuvius
What Was The Goverment Of Oliver Cromwell Called?`The Commenwealth Goverment
"In Charles Dickens' ""A Christmas Carol"", how many different ghosts visited Scrooge"?`4
Who was the mother of James I of England (VI of Scotland )?`Mary Queen Of Scots
How Old Was Playboy Founder Hugh Hefner When He Launched The First Edition Of 'Playboy''?`27
Who was the cult leader of the Waco Siege in 1993?`David Koresh
In the 1855 Russian War, what were used to transport Torpedos ?`Kites
In the 'Twelve days of christmas', how many items in total are sent by 'my true love'?`78
Bruce Willis spends Christmas fighting terrorists in the 1988 film 'Die Hard'', which American city is this set in?`Los Angeles
What is the nickname of the ship's computer in the 1979 film _Alien_?`Mother
The Cranberries song 'Zombie' was released in which year?`1994
Why did Richard John Bingham make the news in the 1970s?`Lord Lucan
What did Regan due to the striking air traffic controllers?`Fired them
In Which Year Was Joan Of Arc Burned At The Stake?`1431
Which comedy trio made a 'Daft Noise For Christmas''?`The Goodies
Who Made The First Non-Stop Transatlantic Crossing In An Aeroplane?`Alcock & Brown
Who Released The 70's Album Entitled Arrival?`ABBA
Who was the first man to reach the North Pole ?`Robert Edwin Peary
Who Wrote 'Auld Lang Syne'?`Robery Burn / Henry Viii
In Which Year Did The Falklands Conflict Begin?`1982
Who led the mongols?`Genghis Khan
How Old Was John F Kennedy When He Was Assassinated?`46
Where Was The German Fleet Scuppered At The End Of World War I?`Scapa Flow
The 1954 movie White Christmas was the first to be made using what new Paramount film format?`VistaVision
Who Released The 70's Album Entitled Aja?`Steely Dan
What Tax Was Levied Between 1695 & 1851?`Window Tax
Which country was first to operate an old age pension scheme?`Germany (1891)
Which best selling American writer wrote and directed the sci-fi film Westworld ?`Michael Crichton
Who Was Ousted By Corazon Aquino In 1986?`Ferdinand Marcos
Who Had An 80's Hit With The Song 'Paranomia,'?`Art of Noise feat Max Headroom
"On the Single "" Do They Know It's Christmas "" Only One Person Performed On Both The Original And The 20 Year Remake Band Aid 20, Who Was It"?`Bono / U2
Who died three days before Groucho Marx?`Elvis Presley
What was rudolf hess' sentence at the nuremburg trials?`Life Imprisonment
In 1979 which English art historian was exposed as a one-time Soviet spy and stripped of his knighthood?`Anthony Blunt
Three of Santa's reindeers have a name beginning with the letter D, Dasher, Dancer and who else?`Donner
Which Islands In The Indian Ocean Gained Their Independence From Britain In 1976?`The Seychelles
When does Santa deliver presents?`Christmas Day
In which Hitchcock classic does James Stewart play a man hired to follow Kim Novak?`Vertigo
*What was the name of the computer in TV's Wonder Woman*?`IRAC
Name the author of The Novel Frankenstein?`Mary Shelly
Who rode naked through the streets of Coventry?`Lady Godiva
Who was "The Mad Monk"?`Rasputin
Xavier Roberts was the name associated with which eighties toy?`Cabbage Patch Kids
For what country did Columbus make his historic voyage?`Spain
At Christmas, it is customary to exchange kisses beneath a sprig of which plant?`Missletoe
Who popularized the Christmas tree in Britain and the U.S.?`Queen Victoria
Who proclaimed thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863?`Abraham lincoln
According to 'A Christmas Song'', what would you find roasting over an open fire?`Chestnuts
Who was the second to set foot on the moon?`Buz aldrin
Who received the nobel peace prize in 1964 for civil rights leadership?`Martin Luther King Jr
How many witches were burned at the state in salem, massachusetts?`None
What does the name Dracula mean in Romanian?`Son of the Devil
Who developed the first nuclear submarine?`Soviet Union
Which 1976 Movie features the character 'Travis Bickle''?`Taxi Driver
What Office Did Churchill Hold For The Longest Continous Period?`Prime Minister
U.S. President, John Quincy ________.?`Adams
Which Queen Of England Was Known As Bloody Mary?`Mary I
In Which Scary Movie Will You Find The Character 'Dr Egon Spengler'?`Ghostbusters
Who Released The 70's Album Entitled Cosmo's Factory?`Creedence Clearwater Revival
In the 17th century which country started taxing beards ?`Russia
Which Australian cricketer, playing for New South Wales against Queensland, scored a then world record first-class innings of 452 not out?`Donald Bradman
Who had a 1970 No 1 with 'I Hear You Knockin'. ''?`Dave Edmunds
When The Conservative Party Were Known As Tories Who Were Their Chief Opponents?`The Whigs
Who died three days after Elvis Presley?`Groucho Marx
Where was the big British pop festival held in 1969?`The isle of wight
To which island was Napoleon exiled, after his loss at Waterloo ?`St Helena
What show was 'Whatcha talkin' 'bout Willis' a standard catch phrase?`Different Strokes
Who Was President Of The USA In 1952 A) Harry Truman, B) Dwight Eisenhower, C= Lyndon Johnson?`A= Harry Truman
The 14th July 1789 marked the start of what ?`French Revolution
On What Date Is Saint Stephens Day Celebrated?`26th Dec
He was the U.S. president during the Civil War.?`Abraham Lincoln
What contribution to our Christmas heritage did Ralph E. Morris make in 1895?`Christmas Lights