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1 What was comedian Spike Milligan’s actual first name?
A Terence. Terence Alan “Spike” Milligan (16 April 1918 – 27 February 2002), an Irish comedian, writer, musician, poet, playwright and actor.
2 Who is the oldest person to ascend the throne of the UK?
A Charles III. From 8 September 2022.
3 Which media mogul fell overboard from his yacht the Lady Ghislaine and drowned in 1991?
A Robert Maxwell. It has been speculated that Maxwell was urinating into the ocean, nude at the time, when he had a heart attack.
4 Who was the last man to set foot on the moon?
A Eugene Cernan. On December 14, 1972, during the Apollo 17 mission.
5 Which SS physician was named “the Angel of Death” by his victims?
A Josef Mengele. He conducted inhumane medical experiments on prisoners.
6 Which American President had a sign on his desk in the Oval Office that read, “The Buck Stops Here”?
A Harry S. Truman. He kept the sign in his Oval Office as a reminder that, as President, he had to make the final decisions and accept ultimate responsibility for them, rather than “passing the buck” to someone else.
7 Which former Glasgow Rangers football player is now a potty-mouthed chef?
A Gordon Ramsey. He was a youth player for the club, dreaming of a professional career before an injury ended his playing ambitions, leading him to the culinary world.
8 Which prolific writer of pulp science fiction and fantasy novels founded the Church of Scientology in 1952?
A L Ron Hubbard
9 Who is credited with the development of the steam engine?
A Thomas Newcomen (1712) developed the first practical steam engines. James Watt revolutionised the steam engine starting in the mid-1760s. Specifically, he integrated a separate condenser into the existing design to drastically improve efficiency. Consequently, his more portable and powerful machine propelled the Industrial Revolution forward.
10 Who is the dynamic and provocative Chief Executive of Ryanair?
A Michael O’Leary. He frequently delivers outspoken and controversial remarks that dominate the news cycle. Notably, critics and supporters alike highlight these comments in both positive and negative ways. Consequently, he stands as a polarising yet undeniably influential force in the airline industry.