General Knowledge 111101

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1   In which year did Mattel launch its fashion doll Barbie?
A   1959 (in the USA 9th March 1959) – The first Barbie wore a black and white striped swimsuit and her signature ponytail.

2   In British railway safety terminology, what does the “D” stand for in the acronym S.P.A.D?
A   Danger (signal passed at) (when a train passes a stop signal without authority)

3   What did Alexander Litvinenko drink that contained polonium, leading to his death is 2006?
A   Tea – poisoned with polonium-210 in a cup of green tea at the Millennium Hotel in London on November 1, 2006

4   Who did Disney chose to star as the Nanny in their sequel to Mary Poppins?
A   Emily Blunt

5   Apart from Queen Elizabeth II, whose image featured on Britain’s first plastic banknote?
A   Sir Winston Churchill – polymer

6   Usually, in which month does the State Opening of Parliament normally occur?
A   November – The State Opening takes place in the House of Lords chamber on the first day of a new parliamentary session. This traditionally tends to fall in November but can occur at any time of year (depending on the timing of General Elections and parliamentary session start dates).

7   Which car manufacturer produces the models Sandero and Duster?
A   Dacia – Dacia automobiles are produced and marketed jointly by the French manufacturer Renault and its Romanian subsidiary Dacia.

8   How does the Latin phrase ‘Lapsus linguae’ translate into English?
A   Slip of the Tongue

9   What does a sphygmomanometer measure the pressure of?
A   Blood – a blood pressure cuff

10   What is the name of the equipment used by the team that discovered the existence of gravitational waves?
A   Interferometers