Pub Quiz thread

In 1976, which fictional character married Penelope Laine?

 

The character featured in printed media, but not books, although there were annuals.

 

Roy of the Rovers?

 

Spot on, Dave. As I'm sure others of you did, I used to read it when I was younger. Not too sure about the artwork in the current revival in MOTD magazine: https://royoftheroversofficial.com/news/444
Also, there's one big error in the article - Melchester's local rivals were Melboro, not Tynecaster.

 

Thanks Barry.

What massive error was made by pretty much the whole world less than 20 years ago?

 

Is this to do with computing and the millenium ? The millenium bug ?

 

You're on the right track cologne, but it's much simpler than the "Millenium Bug"!

 

Signing up to facebook

 

Nothing to do with social media, sorry duggie

 

I know Dave
just had to drop that one in

 

A give away clue is that it is indeed to do with the millennium but nothing to do with the bug or any other computer facts.

If there are 10 green bottles hanging on a wall and you wanted to check they were all there, how would you do it

 

Was it the belief that the new millennium started on Jan 1 2000?

 

Spot on NZ, all yours

 

Thanks Dave. People can't count!

On August 1st France will increase in size but only for six months. Explain?

 

There is an island called 'Pheasant Island' which is in the river Bidasoa, close to the Bay of Biscay and San Sebastian which has alternating sovereignty between Spain and France every 6 months, according to some treaty from 1659 - so I presume 1st August must be France's turn ?

 

That was quick, Cologne! Perfect answer.

Your turn.

 

Cheers NZ. A football one - Which was the only nation ever to compete in a World Cup finals without conceding a goal ?

 

Switzerland in 2006?

 

All yours NZ.

 

Oh dear!
Where and when was the earliest uneaten bread left?