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Edward I, known as Edward Longshanks, was from which royal house?

Plantagenets

 

The city of Detroit is known by which nickname?

Motor City

 

The Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, which has the longest central span of any suspension bridge in the world, links which two of Japan's main islands?

Honshu and Shikoku

 

A septennial event happens how often?

7 years

 

Ascorbic acid is the name for which vitamin?

C

 

In Peter and the Wolf, which character is represented by the Bassoon? a) Wolf b) Grandfather c) Duck

b) Grandfather

 

What is the normal lifespan of an Asian Elephant? a) 35 - 50 yrs b) 55-70yrs c) 75-90yrs

b) 55-70yrs

 

Which boxer perhaps the greatest pound-for-pound fighter in boxing history, was born Walker Smith, but how is he better known?

Sugar Ray Robinson

 

Comedy actress, Rebel Wilson, who was in the films Bridesmaids and Pitch Perfect was born in which country?

Australia

 

Which city's airport is named after George Best?

Belfast