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1 How many days of the week are named after Norse gods and goddesses?
A Four. Tuesday (Tyr), Wednesday (Odin/Woden), Thursday (Thor), and Friday (Frigg). Sunday and Monday are named after celestial bodies, the sun and moon respectively, while Saturday is named after the Roman god Saturn.
2 What do they call it in theatres when an actor unintentionally laughs during inappropriately during a performance?
A Corpsing. This term refers to any kind of onstage laughter, especially if it’s disruptive or makes the scene look awkward.
3 Founded in 1965, what is the organisation CBI?
A The Confederation of British Industry – a non-profit, apolitical organization that represents the views of businesses in the United Kingdom.
4 How many National Parks are there in Scotland?
A Two: Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, established in 2002, and Cairngorms National Park, established in 2003 and extended in 2010.
5 The “Cavallino Rampante” on a yellow background is the logo of which sports car manufacturer?
A Ferrari – the Prancing Horse (Italian: Cavallino Rampante, lit. ‘little prancing horse’)
6 St. George, the patron saint of England, was born in which country?
A Turkey. Cappadocia, which is now part of modern-day Turkey. He was a Roman army officer who refused to renounce his Christian faith, leading to his execution and martyrdom.
7 Which British region has 0191 as its telephone dialling code?
A Newcastle upon Tyne and its surrounding areas, including Gateshead, Sunderland, and Durham. These names derive from the two major rivers that define the region’s geography and identity: the River Tyne (Tyneside, centred around Newcastle) and the River Wear (Wearside, centred around Sunderland).
8 Patients undergoing malar augmentation surgery aim to increase the size of their what?
A Cheekbones. The procedure uses implants to enhance the prominence and contour of the cheekbones, creating a more sculpted and youthful appearance.
9 A “bill of fare” is most commonly known as what?
A A menu – a list of dishes available at a restaurant. synonyms: carte, carte du jour, menu.
10 With which metal does a blacksmith primarily work?
A Iron and steel. Blacksmiths used to make an immense variety of common objects used in everyday life: nails, screws, bolts, and other fasteners, plus much more.