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Would you like to improve your general knowledge? Do you need to gen up for a pub quiz night? Are you keen to challenge your family to find out who knows the most about different subjects? Whatever your interest in The Ultimate General Knowledge Quiz Book you are certain to have fun tackling the 500 questions inside. In which US state is the Hanging Railway Bridge above the Arkansas River? What type of fastener did Walter Hunt invent in 1829? In October 2015, which England football player broke Sir Bobby Charlton's 49 goal record? These are just some of the questions to be found in this book. Dip inside to check your answers and discover more. All areas of general knowledge are covered including film and television, music, history, science, geography, art and literature, sport, inventions and much more, so there is something for everyone, young or old. Packed full of facts, this book is an excellent and quick way to improve your knowledge of the world. So, it's time to get your thinking caps on.

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Publié par	Andrews UK
Date de parution	06 septembre 2016
Nombre de lectures	0
EAN13	9781911476085
Langue	English

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THE ULTIMATE GENERAL KNOWLEDGE QUIZ BOOK
500 Questions on General Knowledge
Compiled by
Kevin Snelgrove

Published in 2016 by
Apex Publishing Ltd
12A St. John’s Road, Clacton on Sea
Essex, CO15 4BP, United Kingdom
www.apexpublishing.co.uk
Digital edition converted and distributed by
Andrews UK Limited
www.andrewsuk.com
Please email any queries to
mail@apexpublishing.co .uk
Copyright © 2016 Kevin Snelgrove
The author has asserted his moral rights
All rights reserved. This book is sold subject to the condition that no part of this book is to be reproduced, in any shape or form. Or by way of trade, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, be lent, re-sold, hired out or otherwise circulated in any form of binding or cover other than that in which it is published and without a similar condition, including this condition being imposed on the subsequent purchaser, without prior permission of the copyright holder.
Cover design: Hannah Blamires
Cover model: Chris Cowlin

About the Author
Kevin Snelgrove was born in Frome, Somerset, in 1960.
A prolific author, Kevin has written over 70 books on a range of subjects, including football, sport, television, film, music, health and leisure. Many of his books have been endorsed by celebrities and sports personalities such as Richard Wilson, Nicholas Parsons, Fennella Fielding, Ian Holloway and Neil Warnock.
Kevin has also recently taken up acting and was involved in the 2012 film The Seasoning House with Sean Pertwee. During his career, Kevin has appeared in TV, radio, DVD and in numerous newspapers and magazines.
Having worked with people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) for 35 years, in 2013 Kevin decided to use his experience to benefit others and wrote a book about the subject.
Kevin lives in Frome with his wife Julie. He has four children; Samantha, Kate, Charlotte and Samuel, and a grandson, Reuben.

Questions What year did the Titanic sink in the Atlantic Ocean on 15 April, on its maiden voyage from Southampton? What is the title of the first ever Carry On film made and released in 1958? What is the name of the biggest technology company in South Korea? Which singer fronted the 1970s’ pop group Showaddywaddy? Which now famous TV chef started cooking at the age of eight in his parents’ pub, ‘The Cricketers’, in Clavering, Essex? Which Dutch darts player won the 2012 BDO World Championship at the Lakeside Country Club, Frimley Green on 15 January? Which metal was discovered by Hans Christian Oersted in 1825? What is the capital of Portugal? How many breaths does the human body take daily? Who was Prime Minister of Great Britain from 1841 to 1846? What is the chemical symbol for silver? Who invented Cat’s Eyes in 1934 to improve road safety? What is the world’s smallest bird? Who played ‘Bodie’ and ‘Doyle’ in The Professionals ? What is the doll, Barbie’s, full name? What does Paul Hunn hold the record for, which registered at 118.1 decibels? What did Al Capone’s business card state his occupation was? What is the lifespan of a dragonfly? Which year was the first Tonka truck made - 1945, 1947 or 1949? Who invented the tin can for preserving food in 1810? What is the capital of Austria? What was the famous Casanova’s Christian name? Who was the first woman Prime Minister of the United Kingdom? Who was President of the United States of America from 1913 to 1921? Which two characters did John Thaw and Dennis Waterman play in the 1970s’ hit The Sweeney? Which professional sport did bank robber John Dillinger play? Which year on 2 November was the UK’s Channel 4 launch? What was the name of the aeroplane in which Buddy Holly, Big Bopper and Ritchie Valens were killed in 1959? Who played Darth Vader in the 1977 Star Wars film? True or false: The state of Florida is bigger than England? Which two words is ‘MODEM’ a contraction of? What was the state of Tennessee known as before 1796? Name the four members of the 1960s pop group ‘The Monkees’? What is a pregnant goldfish called? What is the 70 th Wedding Anniversary called? How many of the months of the Muslim calendar have 31 days? What name is Lesley Hornby better known as? What is the Gaelic for ‘family’? Which 1970s’ pop group was originally known as the Nightlife Thugs? Which is the second largest state in the United States of America? At which siege in 1836 was Davy Crockett and Jim Bowie killed? Which two American states are not bordered by any of the others? Where in America would you find the John Wayne international airport? The Wright brothers, Orville and Wilbur, made the first ever powered flight but which of the brothers was at the controls while the other observed? Which UK digital TV station did Johnny Vaughan launch on 9 February 2003? Where was the venue for the 1963 Ryder Cup? How many classic races did Lester Piggott win - 25, 30 or 35? Who won the 1992 Formula 1 World Championship? In days what is the gestation period for a giraffe? What year was the perfume ‘Tweed’ launched by Lentheric? Who played Arthur Daley in the hit ITV series Minder ? Which ITV comedy ran from 1969 to 1973 and spawned three spin off films? Name the producer of the legendary Carry On films who died in 2009? Which company launched the perfume ‘Eternity’ in 1988? Which London based Newspaper was founded by John Browne Bell 1843 and closed in 2011? Which American state has the largest population? Who created the cartoon character Andy Capp for the Daily Mirror and Sunday Mirror ? What are a group of Tigers called? Who was the lead singer of the 1970s’ pop group ‘Wizzard’? What is the chemical symbol for gold? Which year did the battle of Agincourt, known as the ‘Hundred Years’ War’, start? What are the aerobatics team of the Royal Air Force called? Who was the first man in 1960 to run the 100 metres in under 10 seconds? What nationality is the athlete John Walker who was the first man to run a mile under 3 minutes 50 seconds in 1975? Who were the first winners of the Baseball World Series in 1903 defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-3? Which football club won the first ever Division One League title in 1889? Who won the BBC TV Sports Personality of the Year in 1981? How many players are there in an American football team? Which is the least dense substance in the world at 0.08988g/cc? Which American program is the longest running prime time animated series in TV history? Who became the first woman to fly across the Pacific Ocean alone in 1935?

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