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Who became the first female minister of the state in British parliament history in 1965?

a) Margaret Thatcher b) Theresa May c) Barbara Castle

c) Barbara Castle

 

In Crown Green Bowls, which 'B' is the weighted offset which causes the bowl to curve?

Bias

 

In the opening scene of the Godfather movie, what is the name of Don Corleone's daughter who's wedding is taking place as her father takes requests?

Connie

 

Which 'JR' is both a UFC commentator and host of one of the most popular podcasts on iTunes?

Joe Rogan

 

What was the name of the BBC sitcom starring Kathy Burke and James Freyfuss which ran between 1999 and 2001, taking it's name from an ABBA song?

Gimme Gimme Gimme

 

On average, which animal is faster, a kangaroo or a zebra?

Kangaroo

 

Which 2001 Baz Luhrman film sees Ewan McGregor fall in love with a cabaret actress played by Nicole Kidman?

Moulin Rouge!

 

Llyn Llydaw and Glaslyn are lakes on which UK mountain?

Snowdon

 

In hospitals, Nephrology departments generally treat medical issues related to which organs of the body?

Kidneys

 

In August 1962, Jamaica declared independance from which country?

United Kingdom