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OT - The Pub Quiz Thread

Discussion in 'Queens Park Rangers' started by Rollercoaster Ranger, Jun 15, 2013.

  1. sb_73

    sb_73 Well-Known Member

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    I reckon thats the machine that makes the smoke when they pick a new Pope....oops, when God tells the Cardinals who to vote for...so its in the Vatican.
     
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  2. QPR999

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    It is indeed, all yours mate.
     
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  3. sb_73

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    Which country has 3 capital cities?
     
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  4. Sooperhoop

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    South Africa...
     
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  5. sb_73

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    Correct! Bloemfontain administrative capital, Capetown legislative capital, Pretoria judicial capital.
     
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  6. Sooperhoop

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    Which 19th century London 'bridge' has four statues mounted on it's parapets individually entitled "Agriculture", "Commerce", "Fine Art" and "Science"?...
     
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  7. qprbeth

    qprbeth Wicked Witch of West12 Forum Moderator

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    Holborn Viaduct
     
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  8. Sooperhoop

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    Correct Beth, it was London's first flyover for horse and cart...
     
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  9. qprbeth

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    Probably passing it on the Moonwalk tonight
    What was the first ever program broadcast on BBC2
     
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  10. QPR999

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    Play School?
     
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    qprbeth Wicked Witch of West12 Forum Moderator

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    Playschool....by accident...There was a powercut on the opening night...which didn't happen.
    so just started the next day with the scheduled program...Playschool

    Correct 999s ...take it away Sir
     
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  12. QPR999

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    Cheers Beth, Good luck tonight!

    On January 9 2007, a call was made to Starbucks outlet in San Francisco and here is the conversation.

    “Good Morning, How may I help you? ”…employee inquired. “Yes, I’d like to order 4000 lattes to go, please......no, just kidding. Wrong Number. Good bye.”

    The person ended the conversation. What was significant about that call and who was the person that made it?
     
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  13. Sooperhoop

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    Steve Job at one of his i-phone launches...
     
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  14. QPR999

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    It was indeed Soop's. The call was placed by Steve Jobs on the launch day of iPhone 1. The receiver was lucky Starbucks employee, Ying Hang "Hannah" Zhang. The outlet still gets similar prank calls and Ms. Hannah still works there is kind of a celebrity.
     
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  15. Sooperhoop

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    According to folklore where in London, precisely, is the burial place of Queen Boudicca (Boadicea)?...
     
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    Under a platform at Kings Cross station.
     
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  17. Sooperhoop

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    Yes, between Platforms 9 & 10. A busy area as it's also supposed to be the home of Platform 9 and 3/4 in the Harry Potter stories and the station has created a Platform 9 and 3/4 in an outbuilding. Over to you Terry...
     
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    Thanks sooper.

    Which Canadian city was burnt by the US in the War of 1812?
     
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    York, which is present-day Toronto.
     
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    Later in the War of 1812, in retaliation for York, which US city was burnt, and in particular which notable building?
     
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