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1 Which criminal society is also known as “La Cosa Nostra”?
A The Sicilian Mafia and its American offshoot, the American Mafia.
2 According to legend, both fortress and kingdom will fall should which bird ever leave the Tower of London?
A Ravens. The Tower of London currently maintains a flock of at least six ravens, cared for by the Ravenmaster.
3 Which bean is used in the production of chocolate?
A The cocoa bean – also known as cocoa or cacao. Theobroma cacao, or the cacao tree, produces seeds that workers must dry and fully ferment. Specifically, these processed beans yield cocoa solids and cocoa butter through a careful extraction process.
4 Which adult magazine was due to be named “Stag Party” on publication?
A Playboy. The company changed its name following a trademark infringement lawsuit. Specifically, legal pressure forced the rebranding to avoid further conflict with a competitor’s existing trademarks.
5 Which animal has been awarded the Dickin medal for bravery the most?
A Carrier pigeon. Many people consider the Dickin Medal the “animal Victoria Cross.” Since 1943, the PDSA has presented this honour 65 times. Specifically, the organisation honoured 32 pigeons, 18 dogs, 3 horses, and a cat for their service during World War II. Furthermore, the most recent recipient, a black Labrador named Treo, earned the award for his heroic actions in Afghanistan.
6 Who is the Patron Saint of lost causes in the Catholic Church?
A Saint Jude Thaddeus. Many faithful individuals venerate him as the patron of hopeless situations. Furthermore, they seek his intercession specifically during their most desperate cases.
7 Which international soft drinks company is the owner of Costa Coffee?
A The Coca-Cola Company. They acquired Costa Coffee from Whitbread in 2018 for £3.9 billion.
8 Which Disney character is known as Topolino in Italy?
A Mickey Mouse. Topolino literally translates to “little mouse”.
9 How many inches were there in a pace, a disused UK imperial unit of length?
A 30 inches. It’s based on a standard walking step, which is approximately 2.5 feet.
10 Who created the comic strip “Garfield”?
A Jim Davis. Jim Davis has published Garfield since 1978. Consequently, the comic strip now ranks as one of the most widely syndicated series in the world.