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- Q: Which company made the Scirocco model of car?
A: Volkswagen – The name “Scirocco” is derived from an African desert wind. - Q: Which Prime Minister established the National Lottery in 1994?
A: John Major. The National Lottery was franchised to a private operator; the Camelot Group was awarded the franchise on 25 May 1994. - Q: Which royal residence has the postcode SL4 1 NJ?
A: Windsor Castle. Windsor Castle is the world’s oldest and largest occupied castle and has been home to 40 monarchs. - Q: In which year did Margaret Thatcher officially open the M25?
A: 29th October 1986, with a ceremony in the section between junctions 22 and 23 (London Colney and South Mimms). To avoid road protesters, they held the ceremony a quarter of a mile from the nearest bridge. - Q: Who was Barack Obama’s vice president?
A: Joe Biden - Q: Which Prime Minister took the UK into the Common Market?
A: Edward Heath - Q: Which English county has the motto “Invicta”?
A: Kent - Q: What is the most widely spoken language in India?
A: Hindi, with over 528 million native speakers. - Q: An illustration of which cathedral is printed on the back of a £20 note issued between 1999 and 2007?
A: Worcester - Q: The logo of which French cigarette brand is a stylised woman playing a tambourine?
A: Gitane