People Pub Quiz 260405

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1. Q: Former Member of Parliament Dennis Skinner had what nickname?
   A: The “Beast of Bolsover”. He earned this moniker for his sharp-tongued, no-nonsense, and aggressive speaking style, as well as his confrontational approach to parliamentary tradition and his staunch left-wing views. He represented Bolsover for 49 years (1970–2019).
2. Q: How did Matthew Hopkins become known and feared in the 17th century?
   A: Witchfinder General. A title he invented, he created a traveling business model based on brutal, illegal torture techniques, targeting the poor and vulnerable to extract forced confessions.
3. Q: Which science fiction author is credited with the concept and popularising a geostationary satellite system for global communication?
   A: Arthur C. Clarke. In October 1945, Arthur C. Clarke published an article titled “Extra-Terrestrial Relays — Can Rocket Stations Give World-wide Radio Coverage?” Notably, because he drafted a technical paper applying German wartime rocket technology to telecommunications rather than simple fiction, many people credit Clarke as the concept’s primary inventor. Consequently, the scientific community refers to the geostationary orbit—located approximately 35,786 km above the equator—as the Clarke Orbit or Clarke Belt.
4. Q: Who is the current Duke of Normandy?
   A: King Charles III. A title held by the British monarch as ruler over the Channel Islands (the only remaining part of the former Duchy of Normandy still under the Crown). While the mainland dukedom ended in 1204, islanders use the loyal toast “The King, our Duke”.
5. Q: Gangster Al Capone received 11 years in federal prison in 1931 for what crime?
   A: Income tax evasion. The notorious crime boss avoided conviction for violent crimes like murder or bootlegging. Instead, Treasury Department agents ultimately charged him after proving he earned significant income but failed to pay taxes on it.
6. Q: Who in 1964 received the Nobel Peace Prize for his non-violent leadership in the USA civil rights movement?
   A: Martin Luther King Jr.. At age 35, he was the youngest person to receive the award, recognised for his campaign against racial injustice and segregation.
7. Q: In the world of music, how is Richard Starkey more commonly known?
   A: Ringo Starr. He achieved international fame as the drummer for The Beatles, joining the band in August 1962.
8. Q: How old was President John F Kennedy when assassinated?
   A: 46 years old. Assassinated on November 22, 1963.
9. Q: Which town is William Shakespeare’s birthplace?
   A: Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, in April 1564.
10. Q: In which US City was Dr Martin Luther King Jr. assassinated in 1968?
    A: Memphis, Tennessee. Tragically, an assassin fatally shot him while he stood on the balcony outside his second-story room at the Lorraine Motel.