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1 What was the first arcade video game ever released?
A Computer Space, developed by Nolan Bushnell and Ted Dabney and released in 1971. It was a space combat simulation game where players controlled a spaceship and fought against flying saucers. While it was the first arcade game, it wasn’t very successful due to its complex controls.
2 What is the length of a regulation Snooker table?
A 12 feet, 144 inches or 365.76 centimetres.
3 What is the flexible murder weapon in the game of “Cluedo”?
A Rope (candlestick, spanner, lead pipe, rope, dagger, and revolver)
4 What were the names of the London 2012 Summer Olympics mascots?
A Wenlock and Mandeville. Wenlock represented the Olympic Games, and Mandeville represented the Paralympic Games.
5 In which sport is there a hog line?
A Curling. Indeed, the term stems from Scottish agricultural history, where a “hog” referred to a weak lamb. Because farmers typically removed these lambs from the group, the name became a perfect metaphor for a curling stone that fails to clear the line. Ultimately, this piece of dialect survives in every curling rink around the world today.
6 The Stoop Memorial Ground has been home to which professional Rugby Union Club since 1963?
A Harlequins. The club named the stadium in honour of Adrian Stoop, one of its most legendary players. Specifically, this gesture recognises his immense contribution to the team’s history and success.
7 What colour is zero on a roulette wheel?
A Green. In American roulette, there is a second green pocket marked 00.
8 Which athletics event uses the “O’Brien Shift” technique?
A Shot put. Developed by American shot putter Parry O’Brien, this method revolutionised the sport by having the athlete turn their entire body 180 degrees to face the opposite direction of the throw, allowing for greater momentum and speed before releasing the shot.
9 Which English football club, that plays in the EFL Championship, started out as Singers FC in 1883?
A Coventry City Football Club. Founded in 1883 by employees of the local Singer cycle firm. They changed their name to Coventry City in 1898.
10 How many hurdles are there in the men’s 110 metre hurdle race?
A 10. The 10 hurdles are evenly spaced along a straight course of 110 metres.