Joseph Priestly invented which mixer often drunk with alcoholic drinks or cordial?
Soda water

Who was the expadition leader when Edmund Hillary first climbed Everest?
John Hunt

The Garonne flows through which 2 countries?
Spain and France

As of season 2016-17, which city has always had a team in the highest division of English football?
Liverpool

What is the highest mountain in mainland Australia?
Mount Kosciuszko

In Australian Rules football, as of 2016, two teams share the record of most Premierships won with 16 apiece, one is Essendon, which is the other?
Carlton

The Australian Parliament is the world's sixth oldest continuous democracy. Which 3 components make up parliament?
The Monarch, the Senate, and the House of Representatives.

Percy Shaw famously invented which safety feature?
Cat's Eye (reflective mirrors in roads)

Who first introduced into Europe, a practical system that allowed the mass production of printed books?
Johannes Gutenberg

What title did Pierre de Coubertin, the founder of the modern Olympics hold?
Baron

Brazil was previously a colony of which european country?
Portugal

The Eurovision Song Contest has been broadcast since which year? a) 1956 b) 1960 c) 1964
a) 1956

Which country as of 2016 holds the record for the most number of wins?
Ireland

Which artist won in 2014 with "Rise Like a Phoenix"?
Conchita Wurst

In which country was the first competition held?
Switzerland

In 2016, how many countries took part in the contest?
42 (26 appearing in the final)

Where is the 2017 edition of the competition being held?

a) Ukraine b) Sweden c) Denmark

a) Ukraine

True or false: Canada made their first appearance in the competition in 2015?

False, it was Australia

Which British artist performed the 2006 entry 'Teenage Life'?

Daz Sampson

What was the name of the 2016 winning entry, and who performed it?

1944: Jamala