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quizballs 167 - free general knowledge quiz - questions and answers for trivia quizzes and pub quizzes
- What sort of bird is a coot: Aquatic; Burrowing; Flightless; or Featherless? Aquatic (the expression 'bald as a coot' alludes to the horny protective upper bill of the bird)
- The web-based not-for-profit venture which compiles and freely offers vast numbers of documents and literary works is called Project (what?): Gutenberg; Caxton; Shakespeare; or Murdoch? Gutenberg
- A traditional hoy boat is powered by: Wind; Steam; Horse; or Solar-power? Wind (typically small coastal vessel with single mast)
- The modern internet grew from a non-public US Defense system called: Usdweb; Arpanet; Denet; or Deweb? Arpanet (Advanced Research Projects Agency Network)
- What widely referenced cosmetic surgery method contains the Greek word for fat? Liposuction (from lipos, fat)
- What word, deriving from centuries-old papal custom, refers to favouring/favoring relatives in awarding responsibility and authority? Nepotism (see Nepotism explanation and origins)
- The English word Parliament derives from what foreign word-meaning: Men; Speak; Govern; or Vote? Speak (from French, parler, to speak)
- As at 2011 how many countries of the world criminalize homosexuality: 23; 34; 47; or 82? 82
- (Supplementary question) As at 2011 how many countries which criminalize homosexuality are in the British Commonwealth: none; one; six; or 40? 40
- (Supplementary question) In what year did the UK decriminalize homosexuality: 1816; 1882; 1909; or 1967? 1967
- What in Spanish what does the song-title, 'Que Sera, Sera,' mean (loosely, not grammatically correctly): Whatever you want, you want; Wherever you go, you go; Whatever will be, will be; or Whoever you are, you are? Whatever Will Be, Will Be
- The computer file format .wav ('dot-wav') is conventionally used for: Spreadsheets; Music/audio; Emails; or Telecoms? Music/audio
- Spell Amsterdam's airport: Schiphol; Skiffol; Sczivol; or Schifol? Schiphol
- John Le Carré's 1974 novel title did not include which two words: Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Sailor, Thief, Spy? Sailor, Thief
- What, in 2010, was Pope Benedict reported to have described as an "...expression of the gift of oneself to God and others..": Charity work; Parenthood; Celibacy; or Masturbation? Celibacy (in defending the priestly rule)
- The posting of offensive messages on the internet is informally called: or Slapping; Bugging; Monstering; or Trolling? Trolling
- Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, and General Dynamics are notable corporations in what sector: Pharmaceuticals; Armaments; Computer games; or Cinematic production? Armaments
- What is the currency of Brazil: Peso; Real; Dollar; or Dinar? Real
- Political and economic leaders are often described as being what, according to having aggressive or cautious views: Lions/Rabbits; Hawks/Doves; Stags/Beavers; or Foxes/Hens? Hawks/Doves
- What is a Gilbert Virtuo: Gin cocktail; Machine gun; Lawn mower; or Rugby ball? Rugby ball
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