General Knowledge 88

Question 1

What animal is used in France to detect truffles?

Answer 1

Pigs

Pigs have a natural ability to locate truffles due to their scent.

Question 2

Stella Artois was originally brewed in which country?

Answer 2

Belgium

Stella Artois is a well-known Belgian beer brand.

Question 3

What fruit is Calvados distilled from?

Answer 3

Apples

Calvados is a type of brandy made from apples, primarily produced in the Normandy region of France.

Question 4

What is the name of the traditional Irish potato and cabbage dish?

Answer 4

Colcannon

Colcannon is a traditional Irish dish made with mashed potatoes and cabbage or kale.

Question 5

How many gallons are there in a firkin of beer?

Answer 5

Nine

A firkin is a unit of measure for beer, equal to nine gallons.

Question 6

Most of which African country’s wine is produced in Cap Bon?

Answer 6

Tunisia

Cap Bon is a region in Tunisia known for its wine production.

Question 7

What fruit is a cross between a grapefruit, tangerine, and orange?

Answer 7

Ugli fruit

Ugli fruit is a hybrid citrus fruit known for its unique flavor and appearance.

Question 8

What is the name given to the Scandinavian dish of raw pickled salmon with mustard and dill sauce?

Answer 8

Gravlax

Gravlax is a traditional Scandinavian dish that involves curing salmon with sugar, salt, and dill.

Question 9

What is the Chinese word for tea?

Answer 9

Cha

The word cha is used in many languages to refer to tea, originating from Chinese.

Question 10

What name is given to a bundle of herbs usually tied together with string and mainly used to prepare soup, stock, and various stews?

Answer 10

Bouquet garni

A bouquet garni is a traditional French culinary term for a bundle of herbs used to flavor dishes.

Question 11

Who is the Deputy Leader of the Labour Party (as of 2013)?

Answer 11

Harriet Harman

Harriet Harman served as the Deputy Leader of the Labour Party during this time.

Question 12

The Canary Islands were named after which animal?

Answer 12

Dogs

The name ‘Canary’ is derived from the Latin term for dogs, canis.

Question 13

In Dallas, who shot JR Ewing?

Answer 13

Kristin Shepherd

This event was a pivotal moment in the television series Dallas.

Question 14

Who scored for England in the 1966 World Cup final?

Answer 14

Geoff Hurst and Martin Peters

Geoff Hurst famously scored a hat-trick in the final match.

Question 15

How many countries make up Great Britain?

Answer 15

Three

Great Britain consists of England, Scotland, and Wales.

Question 16

Which man-made landmark can be seen from space?

Answer 16

None

It is a common myth that certain man-made structures can be seen from space.

Question 17

What car did Rodney and Delboy drive in Only Fools and Horses?

Answer 17

Reliant Regal Supervan

The Reliant Regal Supervan is a recurring vehicle in the British sitcom.

Question 18

Name the world’s largest desert?

Answer 18

Antarctica

Antarctica is classified as a desert due to its low precipitation.

Question 19

What is Paul McCartney’s middle name?

Answer 19

Paul

Paul McCartney’s full name is James Paul McCartney.

Question 20

Who holds the UK record for the most amount of Christmas number ones?

Answer 20

The Beatles (with 4)

The Beatles have achieved the most Christmas number one singles in the UK.

Question 21

The Duke Of Burgundy pub featured in which 1949 classic British comedy film?

Answer 21

Passport to Pimlico

This film is a notable example of British post-war comedy.

Question 22

What is the name of the pub in Treasure Island?

Answer 22

The Admiral Benbow

The Admiral Benbow is a fictional inn in Robert Louis Stevenson’s novel.

Question 23

Beer Street and Gin Lane are two prints issued in 1751 by which English artist?

Answer 23

William Hogarth

These prints depict the social consequences of alcohol consumption.

Question 24

Which alcoholic spirit is the main ingredient in a Tom Collins?

Answer 24

Gin

A Tom Collins is a classic cocktail made with gin, lemon juice, sugar, and soda water.

Question 25

Which British Lions rugby player is nicknamed **Foxy** after his parents' pub?

Answer 25

Jonathan Davies ## Footnote Jonathan Davies is a former Welsh rugby player known for his nickname.

Question 26

Cheers, the American sitcom television series is set in which **city**?

Answer 26

Boston ## Footnote The series is set in a bar in Boston, Massachusetts.

Question 27

In J D Wetherspoon pubs, the JD comes from the initials of the sheriff from which **US TV show**?

Answer 27

The Dukes of Hazard ## Footnote The character is Sheriff Rosco P. Coltrane from the show.

Question 28

In which UK city is the **Cavern Pub**, located on Mathew Street opposite the Cavern Club?

Answer 28

Liverpool ## Footnote The Cavern Pub is famous for its association with The Beatles.

Question 29

The **Otley Run** is a famous pub crawl in which UK city?

Answer 29

Leeds ## Footnote The Otley Run is a popular route for pub crawls in Leeds.

Question 30

A few days before his death, who announced, 'I've had 18 straight **whiskeys**; I think this is a record'?

Answer 30

Dylan Thomas ## Footnote Dylan Thomas was a renowned Welsh poet and writer.