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The questions and answers within this quiz were verified and updated in July 2020.

 

The Olympic class ocean liners were 3 ships built in the early 1900's. RMS Olympic and Titanic were two, what was the third?
RMS Britannic

 

What product was advertised as 'It's a bit of an animal'?
Peperami

 

The Liberty Bell, an iconic symbol of American independence, is located in which U.S. city?
Philadelphia

 

At the start of the 19th century, the leading UK newspaper sold how many copies per day? a)400 b)4000 c)40,000
b)4000

 

What is the name of the thin, plain weave, sheer fabric traditionally made from silk and often used in bridalwear?
Organza

 

Former Formula 1 world champion Niki Lauda, was born in which country?
Austria

 

From which film is this the closing lines - "You see, this is my life. It always will be! There's nothing else - just us - and the cameras - and those wonderful people out there in the dark. All right, Mr. De Mille, I'm ready for my close-up."
Sunset Boulevard

 

What is the world's fastest animal?
Peregrine Falcon

 

In Norse mythology what was the name of Odin's hall - equivalent to a christian's heaven?
Valhalla

 

What is the minimum number of games a team from the lowliest eligible level of football would play to win the FA Cup? a) 14 b) 16 c) 18
a) 14