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Tuesday, 19 August 2025

Q: Which French General left Napoleon to become King of Sweden?

A: Jean-Baptiste Jules Bernadotte

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Q: What was the first product sold in aerosol sprays?

A: Insecticides

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Q: What did Lady Godiva ride according to a carving in Coventry Cathedral?

A: A Goat

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Q: In 1848, the London Daily News carried the worlds first what?

A: Weather report / forecast

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Q: Which organization has been selling racehorses since the year 1176?

A: Tattersalls

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Q: Whose horse was Spumador ?

A: King Arthur's

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Q: Galileo was the first to notice that the sun had what?

A: Spots

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Q: In Greek mythology who gave the "eyes" to the peacock?

A: Argus

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Q: Heinrich the lion founded What city was founded by Heinrich the lion?

A: Munich

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Q: Where was the motor racing accident in 1953 that killed 83 spectators?

A: Le Mans

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Q: Manya Sklodowska was better known as who?

A: Madam Curie

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Q: What was the Amati family famous for making?

A: Violins

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Q: What phobia did Adolph Hitler have?

A: Claustrophobia

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Q: In London, 1915, what became illegal and subject to a £ 100 fine?

A: Buying a round of drinks

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Q: What was the first English town to have electric street lighting?

A: Goldaming in Surrey

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Q: Siberia used solid blocks of what as money in the 18th century?

A: Tea

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Q: During the Middle Ages having what tiny animals in the house was good luck?

A: Ants

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Q: Checkpoint Charlie was named after what?

A: "C" Charlie in the phonetic alphabet

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Q: Who has the best free printable trivia quiz questions with answers?

A: Trivia Country!

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