Ireland Calls Saturday Night 'Pub Quiz'
April 16th 2016
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The Ring of ???? is the name given to the arc of volcanic activity (and earthquakes) around the Pacific. | Fire |
Beginning with T, which South Pacific island was once known as The Friendly Island, and had a 6' 3'' queen, Salote? | Tonga |
Members of the British Royal family went travelling in April 2016. William & Kate visited which iconic building in India? | Taj Mahal |
Why was the Taj Mahal built? | As a tomb for a spouse |
What is the main unit of currency in India? | Rupee |
What would you do with a dhoti in India? | Wear it |
Who would have worn a chiton, in ancient times? | Greeks, it's their tunic |
What was used to break the siege at Troy? | The wooden horse |
The Trojan horse gave rise to the phrase 'Beware of Greeks bearing ????? | Gifts |
In what major European language does the word 'Gift' mean poison? | German |
What poison did Hermann Goering use to commit suicide at Nuremberg, just before his execution? | Cyanide |
A fly agaric can be poisonous, and is definitely hallucinogenic. What is it? | Toadstool |
Peyote is another hallucinogen from nature. What is it? | A cactus |
What strong alcoholic drink is made from the blue agave plant? | Tequila |
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