Questions by pjh2

Pub quiz question 1211 by pjh2

Question: Q: According to statistics, which city has the most taxis worldwide?
Answer: A: Mexico City
Notes: *: With over 250,000 registered cabs
Categories: General Knowledge (8)

Pub quiz question 1210 by pjh2

Question: Q: In which US city is the renowned boxing gymnasium "Kronk?"
Answer: A: Detroit
Categories: Boxing (6) Sports (6) Geography (8)

Pub quiz question 1209 by pjh2

Question: Q: Which film, directed by Noel Clarke, depicts youth culture in London, and features characters such as Sam, Trife and Mooney?
Answer: A: Kidulthood
Categories: Film/Movies (5) Entertainment (5)

Pub quiz question 1208 by pjh2

Question: Q: What is the name given to the fruit which is a cross between a tangerine and a grapefruit?
Answer: A: Tangelo or honeybell
Categories: Food (5) Language (5)

Pub quiz question 1207 by pjh2

Question: Q: What is the most northerly city to have staged a FIFA World Cup final?
Answer: A: Stockholm
Notes: *: 1958
Categories: 1950s (6) Football (5) Sports (5)

Pub quiz question 1206 by pjh2

Question: Q: Which book, popular with both adults and children, was published in 1917 with a swastika on the cover?
Answer: A: The Jungle Book
Categories: Children (6) Literature (6)

Pub quiz question 1205 by pjh2

Question: Q: Which famous ship disappeared in the Denmark Strait on 24th May 1941 with the death of all but three of it's 1400 crew?
Answer: A: H.M.S. Hood
Categories: Military (5) 1940s (5) History (5)

Pub quiz question 1204 by pjh2

Question: Q: Which legendary British footballer was often nicknamed "The Fifth Beatle?"
Answer: A: George Best
Categories: Football (4) People (5) Sports (5)

Pub quiz question 1203 by pjh2

Question: Q: What is the name of Data's cat in Star Trek: Next Generation?
Answer: A: Spot
Categories: SciFi (4) Star Trek (3) Entertainment (4)

Pub quiz question 1202 by pjh2

Question: Q: The source of the Danube river is found in which country?
Answer: A: Germany
Categories: Geography (4) Nature (4)

Pub quiz question 1201 by pjh2

Question: Q: Who was Evander Holyfield fighting for the World Title when a parachutist descended into the ring?
Answer: A: Riddick Bowe
Categories: Boxing (5) Sports (6)

Pub quiz question 1200 by pjh2

Question: Q: Marlon Brando, Rod Steiger, Ian Holm, Charles Boyer and Dennis Hooper have all played which historical character on flim?
Answer: A: Napoleon
Categories: Film/Movies (4) History (4) Entertainment (4)

Pub quiz question 1199 by pjh2

Question: Q: In which month does Beaujolais Nouveau arrive?
Answer: A: November
Notes: *: It's released on the 3rd Thursday of November
Categories: Drink (7)

Pub quiz question 1198 by pjh2

Question: Q: Which comedian created a satirical show, mocking reality shows called "Britain's Got the Pop Factor... and Possibly a New Celebrity Jesus Christ Soapstar Superstar Strictly on Ice?"
Answer: A: Peter Kay
Notes: *: 2008
Categories: Entertainment (4) Television (4) Comedy (4) 2000s (4)

Pub quiz question 1197 by pjh2

Question: Q: Which reporter had the scoop of the 1990's when he interviewed Diana Princess of Wales?
Answer: A: Martin Bashir
Categories: Entertainment (3) Royalty (3) 1990s (3)

Pub quiz question 1196 by pjh2

Question: Q: In which fictional county was Camberwick Green?
Answer: A: Trumptonshire
Categories: Television (5) Children (5)

Pub quiz question 1195 by pjh2

Question: Q: When did Queen Elizabeth II ascend the throne?
Answer: A: 6 February 1952
Categories: History (2) Royalty (2)

Pub quiz question 1194 by pjh2

Question: Q: Who was King of Britain from 11 December 1936 – 6 February 1952?
Answer: A: George VI
Categories: History (3) Royalty (3)

Pub quiz question 1193 by pjh2

Question: Q: Who was King of Britain from 20 January – 11 December 1936 when he abdicated?
Answer: A: Edward VIII
Categories: History (5) Royalty (5)

Pub quiz question 1192 by pjh2

Question: Q: Who was King of Britain from 6 May 1910 – 20 January 1936?
Answer: A: George V
Categories: History (5) Royalty (5)

Pub quiz question 1191 by pjh2

Question: Q: Who was King of Britain from 22 January 1901 – 6 May 1910?
Answer: A: Edward VII
Categories: History (5) Royalty (5)

Pub quiz question 1190 by pjh2

Question: Q: Who was Queen of Britain from 20 June 1837 – 22 January 1901?
Answer: A: Victoria
Categories: History (5) Royalty (5)

Pub quiz question 1189 by pjh2

Question: Q: Who was King of Britain from 26 June 1830 – 20 June 1837?
Answer: A: William IV
Categories: History (8) Royalty (8)

Pub quiz question 1188 by pjh2

Question: Q: Who was King of Britain from 29 January 1820 – 26 June 1830?
Answer: A: George IV
Categories: History (8) Royalty (8)

Pub quiz question 1187 by pjh2

Question: Q: Who was King of Britain from 25 October 1760 – 29 January 1820?
Answer: A: George III
Categories: History (8) Royalty (8)