Questions and Answers Game (A General Knowlegde quiz)

[ROBERT M.]

Q. Name the two famous athletes who have failed drug tests today ..............

[Marian]

A. TYSON GAY and ASAFA POWELL

Q. What day is it today?

[mariana44]

i believe it is St Swithin's day.

[Marian]

Yes you are right Marian. Do you think we'll have this hot weather for 40 days and 40 nights?!!

[ROBERT M.]

No !!!!!

[ROBERT M.]

Your turn Marian

[mariana44]

Sorry-just cannot think of one right now-had a really bad nights sleep last night-the heat !!

If antone else has a question, go ahead.

[Marian]

Q. WHO INVENTED VELCRO?

[hpooch]

A. GEORGE DE MESTRAL


Q. WHAT WAS THE TOP-GROSSING MOVIE OF 2012 MAKING $650 MILLION? (Hint: It had a shady 4-word title)

[ROBERT M.]

A. Is it The Dark Knight Rises, Henry ? ...............but in this list that film is at #3

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2012_in_film

[hpooch]

Robert, I should have stated top grossing movie in the USA.....but another source states it was "THE AVENGERS"
You are correct either way, so it's your turn.......

[ROBERT M.]

Q. On which date did the 2012 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony take place ?

[hpooch]

A. 27 JULY 2012


Q. WHAT INDOOR GAME EVOLVED FROM A 16TH CENTURY IRISH FORM OF SELF DEFENSE??

[ROBERT M.]

Can we have a clue please Henry

[hpooch]

HINT: An essential part of this game is a wall-hanging board (usually in a pub) and a "Good Aim".