Questions and Answers Game (A General Knowlegde quiz)

[Marian]

A. He was Raphael Tuck, mostly known for his postcards.

Q. I'll have another go. "Skyfall" is only the second time that 007 receives a bullet wound, which was the first film?

[Lena & Harry Smith]

I think this was THUNDERBALL Marian

[Marian]

That's right Lena, apparently he gets shot in the leg in Thunderball. Well done! Your turn.

[Lena & Harry Smith]

Thanks Marian
Q. What was Europes largest surviving WW2 warship, and still on display today.

[hpooch]

A. Was it the HMS Belfast?

[Lena & Harry Smith]

A. Yes, well done Henry. it is H.MS Belfast. First launched in 1938, Served in World War 2 and the Koreon war and is moored on the River Thames between London Bridge and Tower Bridge. Your turn Henry.

[karl]

Marian don't say any more about what happens to 007 I haven't seen Skyfall yet. The last one I saw the poor guy got his unmentionables beaten with a tennis racquet, brought the tears to my eyes it did!

[Marian]

Well, it looks like Henry has gone absent for a while. In the meantime, I'll come in with a quick question.

Q. Who's coffin and body was dug up and stolen on this day in 1978?

[Lena & Harry Smith]

A, I remember this Marian, I'm certain it was Charlie Chaplin.

[Marian]

That's right Lena, apparently they got him back and two men were arrested. They tried to blackmail his widow Oona for £400,000, but she wouldn't pay.

[Lena & Harry Smith]

I expect she had her reasons Marian

[Marian]

Your turn Lena, has Henry gone on holiday?

[Lena & Harry Smith]

It's a possibility Marian. Hope he's not unwell or something like that.

Q. Who was the second man to break the Four Minute Mile record.

[ROBERT M.]

A. John Landy

[ROBERT M.]

Q. What excuse did Rory McIlroy make at the weekend for walking off the golf course during a tournament ?