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Which planet in our solar system is closest to the sun?

Mercury

 

Which actor played Richard III in the 1995 British film drama of the same title?

Ian McKellen

 

True or false: Kangaroos can only jump forwards

False: they can jump backwards a very small distance

 

Which Marvel superhero, also known as Steve Rogers, made his first appearance in March 1941?

Captain America

 

According to a 2015 survey, on average how long does a person spend on social media each day?

a) 42 minutes b) 69 minutes c) 100 minutes

c) 100 minutes

 

Which English football club play at Roots Hall?

Southend United

 

By average airspeed velocity, which bird is faster? The peregrine falcon or the Common swift?

Peregrine falcon

 

Which historic agreement was sealed in Runnymede, Windsor in June 1215?

Magna Carta

 

How many British colonies on the east coast of the USA signed the original declaration of independance?

Thirteen

 

How would you say 'welcome' in Italian?

Benvenuto