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What sort of creature is advertising star Aleksandr Orlov? |
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The BBC Home Service was the predecessor of which radio station? |
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In the British Army, which army rank is above that of colonel and below that of major general? |
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Boxing during courtship rituals in March, often depicted moon gazing in art and reaching speeds of up to 50 mph, what is Britain’s fastest mammal? |
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The medieval Cinque Ports of England include Hythe and New Romney. Can you name the other three? |
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What is the name of the head accessory originally created by Lock & Co for Edward Coke’s gamekeepers at Holkham in Norfolk? |
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Name the author of Lord of the Rings. |
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Name the King who was called Bertie by his family, the eldest son of Queen Victoria. |
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Which fruit has the varieties Victoria, Sunrise, Strawberry Surprise and Ruby? |
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What do you call a paving stone that is characteristic of some old steep English hills or of classic cycling races in France and Belgium? |
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Name Denis Norden’s comedy partner who wrote ‘What-a Mess’ books for children and the memoir ‘A Kentish Lad’. |
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Which jockey, who retired finally in 1995, was known as ‘the housewives’ favourite’? |
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Name a culinary ingredient derived from stone fruits grown in groves. |
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In which European country is the Gotthard Tunnel situated? |
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Donald Trump succeeded Barack Obama as US President in 2017. Which President was in power before Obama? |
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In 1975, which Conservative politician became leader of the opposition? |
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In the 1933 film ‘I’m No Angel’, who said: “When I’m good, I’m very good. But when I’m bad, I’m better”? |
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What is the new Coronavirus now named? |
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