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1 Which manufacturer of motorcycle models, the Hammer and the Vegas, went into administration in 2017?
A Victory Motorcycles. The parent company, Polaris, decided to close the brand due to low sales volumes, according to Polaris’s financial reports and a lack of profitability in the last few years of production.
2 Introduced in 1948, which chocolate-covered snack food consists of two biscuits with a marshmallow and jam filling?
A Wagon Wheels. Burton’s Foods produces and distributes the snack in the UK market. Meanwhile, Arnott’s Biscuits manufactures the brand in Australia. Specifically, while McCormick’s originally handled Canadian production, Dare Foods Limited now manages the brand under its own name.
3 What is the third official language of Belgium, along with Flemish-Dutch and French?
A German. Flemish-Dutch is the most spoken of the three languages, with around 59% of the population speaking this as their primary language. approximately 40% of Belgians speak French as their primary tongue. In contrast, only 1% of the population uses German as their first language.
4 Old Carthusians is the name for former pupils of which school?
A Charterhouse School. Charterhouse operates as a prestigious independent boarding school in Surrey. Originally, Thomas Sutton founded the school in London on the site of a former Carthusian monastery, which inspired the institution’s name. Later, the school relocated to its current sprawling campus near Godalming.
5 What is the name of the short, stiff, spreading skirt worn by ballerinas in classical ballet?
A A tutu. The classical tutu projects horizontally from the waist and hips, maintaining a shorter and stiffer silhouette than the Romantic variety. Furthermore, this rigid structure showcases the dancer’s legs and intricate footwork.
6 What is typically the longest key on a computer keyboard?
A The spacebar. Located in the bottom row, usually centred under the main alphanumeric keys. Its primary function is to insert spaces between words and characters when typing.
7 In 1931, the Millennial Dawnists religious organisation became known by what more familiar name?
A Jehovah’s Witnesses. Historically, the group identified as “Bible Students” and “International Bible Students.” Specifically, they utilised these titles for decades before adopting their current name in 1931.
8 What is the most common colour used on national flags?
A Red, appearing in approximately 78% of all national flags. Blue is the second most common, found on about 71% of flags, and white is the third most common, appearing on around 50% of flags.
9 The Egyptian pyramids were primarily built using which type of rock?
A Limestone. Notably, ancient builders utilised granite for specific architectural elements. Specifically, they incorporated this dense stone into the construction of roofs and burial chambers to withstand immense pressure.
10 What name is given to farms that specialise in crop growing?
A Arable. A related term is horticulture, which encompasses the more professional and technical aspects of growing fruits, vegetables, flowers, and other ornamental plants.