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1 Hamleys in the West End is the oldest of which type of shop in the world?
A Toy shop – it has seven floors. Founded in 1760.
2 Which fashion house markets “Safari” and “Big Pony” aftershaves and colognes?
A Ralph Lauren, an American fashion designer known for his popular Polo line and other lines of clothing.
3 In which household item is there a magnetron?
A Microwave oven. It is the component that generates the microwave radiation used to heat food.
4 In the phonetic alphabet used by NATO, which month is mentioned?
A November. Professional communicators—including the police, military, and other emergency services—use the NATO phonetic alphabet to ensure clarity.
5 What symbol is used to mark a National Trail on footpath signs in England and Wales?
A A black acorn symbol. The acorn symbol indicates that the route is primarily for walkers, though some trails also allow for horse riding and cycling.
6 From what wood is the popular choice to make the stocks of fine rifles and shotguns?
A Walnut, particularly English or European walnut, also known as Circassian or French walnut. Woodworkers also employ other hardwoods like maple (especially curly maple), beech, and various fruit woods, though they most often choose walnut.
7 A “monkey” is slang for what sum of money?
A £500. While no one can prove this theory, many people believe that soldiers returning to Britain from India introduced these terms. Popular lore suggests that old Indian banknotes featured animals; specifically, a monkey appeared on the 500-rupee note and a pony graced the 25-rupee note.
8 Which charitable organisation has the motto “Blood and Fire”?
A Salvation Army. The motto represents the blood of Christ and the fire of the Holy Spirit.
9 How many digits is the “long number” on the front of a credit or debit card?
A Usually 16 digits, but can be up to 19 digits in some instances. In India, the Income Tax Department issues the PAN. It isn’t random because it encodes specific data: the fourth character tells you if the holder is an individual (P), a company (C), or a firm (F), while the fifth character matches the first letter of the holder’s last name. It acts as a vital link for all financial transactions.
10 Roger Mellie “The Man on the Telly” is a character in which British comic magazine?
A Viz. He first appeared in Issue 6 in July 1981.