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Published 26th January 2021

 

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Questions

In terms of sport, what does the abbreviation AAA refer to?

 

The Adelaide Cup horse race has been competed for since which year? a) 1864 b) 1884 c) 1904

 

In which profession did Sir Charles Barry become famous for his work in London in the mid 19th century?

 

A good invention is often said to be the best thing since what?

 

How far can light travel in one second?

 

Originally founded as a Norman castle in the 12th century, in which county is Alnwick Castle?

 

Which entertainer is known as The Boss?

 

What is the meaning of the latin phrase Carpe diem?

 

Which strategy and conflict game is played on a board depicting a map of the world divided into 42 territories with the aim being world domination?

 

What english word means couteau in French and cuchillo in Spanish?

 

 

Answers

In terms of sport, what does the abbreviation AAA refer to?

Amateur Athletic Association

 

The Adelaide Cup horse race has been competed for since which year? a) 1864 b) 1884 c) 1904

a) 1864

 

In which profession did Sir Charles Barry become famous for his work in London in the mid 19th century?

Architecture (designed the Houses of Parliament)

 

A good invention is often said to be the best thing since what?

Sliced bread

 

How far can light travel in one second?

186000 miles

 

Originally founded as a Norman castle in the 12th century, in which county is Alnwick Castle?

Northumberland

 

Which entertainer is known as The Boss?

Bruce Springsteen

 

What is the meaning of the latin phrase Carpe diem?

Seize the day

 

Which strategy and conflict game is played on a board depicting a map of the world divided into 42 territories with the aim being world domination?

Risk

 

What english word means couteau in French and cuchillo in Spanish?

Knife