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In what year did Sinéad O'Connor spend 4 weeks at No.1 in the UK charts with 'Nothing Compares 2U'? a) 1990 b) 1992 c) 1994
a) 1990

English portrait and landscape painter of the 18th century whose works include 'The Blue Boy'
Thomas Gainsborough

In 1997 the Land Speed record was set in ThrustSSC with a speed of 763 mph. Who was driving?
Andy Green

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British artist famed for his artwork where dead animals are preserved in formaldehyde.
Damien Hirst

How fast is the earth travelling at the equator? a)930 mph, b)980 mph, or c) 1040 mph
c) 1040 mph

In the eye what is the name of the spherical body behind the cornea that focuses light onto the retina
Lens

What does Alan call the 'vandals who've gotten to his car again' when asked by Dave Clifton?

'Scum. Sub-human scum'

What did the vandals 'daub' on the side of Alan's Rover 800 in the above incident?

'Cock Piss Partridge'

Alan leaves a note for Lynn regarding a film extravaganza idea to pitch to Tony Hayers at the BBC lunch. Plot thus: Malcolm McDowell is trapped in the future but who is he being pursued by, played by Rutger Hauer?

A cyberpunk from the past

Match the Beatles lyrics with the song:

"I think I'm gonna be sad, I think it's today, yeah. The girl that's driving me mad, is going away."

Ticket To Ride

"There's nothing you can do that can't be done / Nothing you can sing that can't be sung"

All You Need Is Love

"Dear Sir or Madam, will you read my book? / It took me years to write, will you take a look?"

Paperback Writer

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Which car company was the first to introduce the moving assembly line in 1913

Ford

Normally served as an appetiser, a Samosa is a common dish in which country's cuisine?

India

Which is the most populous region of England. The South East or the North West?

The South East