General Knowledge Quiz #394

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  1. Hex/Allen, Slot, Cross, and Phillips are types of: Shotguns; Chimneys; Screw-drives; or Boxing moves?
  2. Correctly match these four pairs of heroes and villains: Hulk v Lex Luther, Spider-Man v Abomination, Batman v Electro, Superman v Scarecrow?
  3. The Technics SL-1210 ('Tec 12') was industry-standard (What?) from 1970s-2000s: Launderette washing machine; Radio/DJ record turntable; McDonalds chip fryer; or Championship golf courses buggy?
  4. From Latin 'sapo', saponification is a process of producing: Soap; Rubber; Sapphires; or Water?
  5. Philadelphia, Cheddar, Feta, and Paneer are all: American cities; Gorges/Canyons; Cheeses; or Men's hats?
  6. Which of one these does not feature in lists of the most common UK pub names in recent times: Red Lion, Crown, Royal Oak, Princess Diana; or Swan?
  7. Quiche Lorraine traditionally contains lardons, which are pieces of: Cheese; Pork fat; Prawns; or Mushrooms?
  8. The classical composers Bach, Brahms, Handel, Strauss, and Schumann are all: German; Austrian; Russian; or Dutch?
  9. Name the famous naval base and natural port on Oahu island, Hawaii, which featured in the US entry to World War II?
  10. In 2008 Magicians Rolfo & Ustignani established a world record (What?) in 30 minutes: 300 women sawn in half; 300 rabbits pulled from a hat; Swallowing 300 audience members' watches; or Hypnotizing 10,000 people?
  11. Rochambo/Rochambeau is better known as (What?), typically used to decide a tie, or determine an order between competitors: Tossing a coin; Spoofing/Three coin; Rock paper scissors; or Drawing straws?
  12. The modern confection originally from Ancient Egypt and the Malva plant which gave the French word mauve is: Licorice; Marshmallow; Turkish Delight; or Jelly Babies?
  13. A viscometer/viscosimeter measures: Temperature of light; A fluid's resistance to deformation; Weight of sound; or Speed of tennis balls?
  14. Which two of these are not real Jelly Belly Bertie Bott's jelly bean flavors/flavours: Earwax; Dirt; Booger; Rotten Egg; Belly-Button Fluff; or Athlete's Foot Powder?
  15. A slot/fruit machine was originally known as a One-Armed: Banker; Bellboy; Baby; or Bandit?
  16. The international 'Duckworth-Lewis method' was introduced 1996 in Zimbabwe for recalibrating (What?) due to effects of weather: Cricket scores/targets; Pregnancy/birth dates; Cereal crop yields; or Waterfall flow?
  17. Which two of these are the main qualifications required for astrophysicists: Philosophy; Astrology; Physics; Maths; or History?
  18. Parka, Harrington, Crombie, and Anorak are: Arctic seas; Fountain pens; Coats/Jackets; or Canadian national ice-hockey captains?
  19. In property rental the term 'pax' means what?
  20. Which one of these is not a founding member of the European Union, nor has ever been a member (at 2016): Belgium; Norway; Luxembourg; or Netherlands?

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  1. Hex/Allen, Slot, Cross, and Phillips are types of: Shotguns; Chimneys; Screw-drives; or Boxing moves?
    Screw-drives
  2. Correctly match these four pairs of heroes and villains: Hulk v Lex Luther, Spider-Man v Abomination, Batman v Electro, Superman v Scarecrow?
    Hulk v Abomination, Spider-Man v Electro, Batman v Scarecrow, Superman v Lex Luther
  3. The Technics SL-1210 ('Tec 12') was industry-standard (What?) from 1970s-2000s: Launderette washing machine; Radio/DJ record turntable; McDonalds chip fryer; or Championship golf courses buggy?
    Radio/DJ record turntable
  4. From Latin 'sapo', saponification is a process of producing: Soap; Rubber; Sapphires; or Water?
    Soap
  5. Philadelphia, Cheddar, Feta, and Paneer are all: American cities; Gorges/Canyons; Cheeses; or Men's hats?
    Cheeses
  6. Which of one these does not feature in lists of the most common UK pub names in recent times: Red Lion, Crown, Royal Oak, Princess Diana; or Swan?
    Princess Diana
  7. Quiche Lorraine traditionally contains lardons, which are pieces of: Cheese; Pork fat; Prawns; or Mushrooms?
    Pork fat
  8. The classical composers Bach, Brahms, Handel, Strauss, and Schumann are all: German; Austrian; Russian; or Dutch?
    German
  9. Name the famous naval base and natural port on Oahu island, Hawaii, which featured in the US entry to World War II?
    Pearl Harbor 
  10. In 2008 Magicians Rolfo & Ustignani established a world record (What?) in 30 minutes: 300 women sawn in half; 300 rabbits pulled from a hat; Swallowing 300 audience members' watches; or Hypnotizing 10,000 people?
    300 rabbits pulled from a hat
  11. Rochambo/Rochambeau is better known as (What?), typically used to decide a tie, or determine an order between competitors: Tossing a coin; Spoofing/Three coin; Rock paper scissors; or Drawing straws?
    Rock paper scissors
  12. The modern confection originally from Ancient Egypt and the Malva plant which gave the French word mauve is: Licorice; Marshmallow; Turkish Delight; or Jelly Babies?
    Marshmallow
  13. A viscometer/viscosimeter measures: Temperature of light; A fluid's resistance to deformation; Weight of sound; or Speed of tennis balls?
    A fluid's resistance to deformation 
  14. Which two of these are not real Jelly Belly Bertie Bott's jelly bean flavors/flavours: Earwax; Dirt; Booger; Rotten Egg; Belly-Button Fluff; or Athlete's Foot Powder?
    Belly-Button Fluff and Athlete's Foot Powder 
  15. A slot/fruit machine was originally known as a One-Armed: Banker; Bellboy; Baby; or Bandit?
    Bandit 
  16. The international 'Duckworth-Lewis method' was introduced 1996 in Zimbabwe for recalibrating (What?) due to effects of weather: Cricket scores/targets; Pregnancy/birth dates; Cereal crop yields; or Waterfall flow?
    Cricket scores/targets 
  17. Which two of these are the main qualifications required for astrophysicists: Philosophy; Astrology; Physics; Maths; or History?
    Physics and Maths
  18. Parka, Harrington, Crombie, and Anorak are: Arctic seas; Fountain pens; Coats/Jackets; or Canadian national ice-hockey captains?
    Coats/Jackets
  19. In property rental the term 'pax' means what?
    Per Annum Exclusive 
  20. Which one of these is not a founding member of the European Union, nor has ever been a member (at 2016): Belgium; Norway; Luxembourg; or Netherlands?
    Norway
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