General knowledge ( Mark Donovan )

0:00Hey, this is StrongBerryWriteClick, Sir Marie Anderson. How y'all doing after it today? I hope everybody is doing well. If you're not doing well, let's find a way to get well, look well. And of course, you already know it. Be well. Now we're going to do a little bit of trivia and see what kind of questions we can answer. Ango Painting did Yasuda Fire and Marine Insurance Company of Tokyo by in 1987 for a then record 24.75 million pounds. Sunflowers. Which famous general born in 247 BC was the son of Hamilkar Barka? Hannibal Barka. As of 2005, how many planets were commonly recognized in our solar system?

1:02Nine. Which actress has starred opposite Tom Hanks in three different romantic comedies? Meg Ryan. Which African Lake, measuring over 26,000 square miles, is the continent's largest? Lake Victoria. Which renowned music venue, located on a Berkshire estate in Massachusetts, is famous for its summer concerts and festivals? Tanglewood. What is the systematic chemical name of the alcohol found in intoxicating beverages? Ethanol. Which iconic comedian and actor starred in the 1984 romantic comedy All of Me alongside Lily Tomlin?

2:08Steve Martin. Which actor, known for intense method style performances, portrayed John Connor in the 2009 film Terminator Salvation? Christian Bale. What are the underground burial sites in Rome that are known for their extensive networks and early Christian art? The Catecombs. Which mythological hero accidentally killed his grandfather, Acricius, by throwing a discus during athletic games at Larissa? Perseus. The northernmost point of mainland Africa is located in which country? Tunisia. Which sibling trio scored top 10 hits in 1984 with the song's automatic and jump for my love?

3:17The Pointer Sisters. Which modern day's city was originally called Vilmarie? Montreal. Which animal appears on the coat of arms of Berlin? Bear. In the words lithograph, lithium and paleolithic, what does the root Lithemean? Stone. Which explorer used the Trinidad as his flagship? Neither he nor the ship survived his most famous voyage? Ferdinand Magellan. Which legendary guitarist is famous for using a violin bow on the electric guitar? Jimmy Page.

4:19Which river, famous for flowing through London, is known locally as the Isis in Oxford? Tames. In which Australian state is the city of Newcastle located? New South Wales. Which city serves as the capital of Slovakia? Bratislava. What instrument did John Harrison develop in the 18th century to determine longitude at sea? The marine chronometer, a highly accurate shipboard clock. Which explosive device, nicknamed for its resemblance to a tropical fruit, was commonly used by soldiers in World War II? Answer.

5:19The hand grenade, specifically the pineapple or McTugoranade. Which car manufacturer produced the first automobile part that was entirely designed by a computer? Slovak. Which American pop artist is known for his comic strip style paintings, including the iconic work WAM? Roy Littinstein. Chateau Moussare is a red wine produced in which country on the eastern Mediterranean coast? Lebanon. In traditional fluorography, which flower symbolizes safety? Travelers Joy, Clemedis Vatalba. On which TV game show did Teckwin-Widock cough to signal answers during a cheating scandal?

6:25Who wants to be a millionaire? Which Great Lake borders the state of Indiana? Lake Michigan. Which NFL team, coached by Andy Reed and led by quarterback Patrick Mahomes, is known for its passionate fanbase and recent Super Bowl victories? Kansas City Chiefs. Which opera by Richard Strauss, based on a biblical story, features the infamous Dance of the Seven Vales? Salome. Which large, thick-skinned herbivores name comes from Greek words meaning nose and horn? rhinoceros. Which Richard Wagner opera, inspired by a sea voyage he took, tells the story of a cursed

7:27ghost ship and its doomed captain? The Flying Dutchman. Which British filmmaker is known for his distinctive style and for films like Lockstock and Two Smoking Barrels and Snatch? Guy Ritchie. Which French luxury house shares its name with the Messenger God of Greek Mythology? Hermès. Mbabani is the administrative capital of which African country? Swatini, formerly Swaziland. What medieval term for a merchant association whose meeting places are now mostly town halls in the UK, the Netherlands and Belgium, is this.

8:29Guild. Which poet, famous for her passionate love letters and for sonnets from the Portuguese, lived with her husband in Pazeguidi in Florence, Italy. Elizabeth Barrett Browning. Which Italian-born physicist led the team that built the first nuclear reactor, Chicago Pile, one in 1942? Answer Enrico Fermi. Which Shakespeare play features the character Constable Dull? Love's labors lost. Which region of Romania is often associated with legends of vampires and gothic castles? Transylvania. And is known for the 1998 hit song, You Get What You Give.

9:35New Radicals. Kingston serves as the capital of which Caribbean country? Jamaica. What is the term for engaging in a romantic or sexual relationship with someone other than one spouse? Adultery. What is the common abbreviation for Lycurgic acid diethylamide? LSD. What does graphology study? Handwriting. What cooking technique involves spooning or brushing melted fat or pan juices over food during cooking to enhance flavor and moisture? Best.

10:36In which field was John Philip Holland a pioneer? Submarines. In what year was the clock tower at the Palace of Westminster that houses Big Ben completed? 1859. Which humanitarian organization founded in 1863 is known for providing emergency assistance and disaster relief? Answer. International Committee of the Red Cross. Which composer, known for his mastery of keyboard music, wrote the well-tempered clavier and numerous organ works that remain central to the keyboard repertoire? Johann Sebastian Bach.

11:37Which opera by Antonin Vorak inspired by fairy tales like those of Hans Christian Anderson and set to a poetic libretto premiered in 1901 and became a Czech masterpiece? Rusalka by Antonin Vorak. In Shakespeare's Macbeth which which speaks first? The first witch. Which Wild West outlaw was born Henry McCarty? Billy the Kid. Which board games mascot is Rich Uncle Pennybags? Monopoly. Who was arrested in connection with President John F. Kennedy's assassination after being found in the Texas School Book Depository?

12:37Lee Harvey Oswald. In the TV series The West Wing which fictional US President portrayed by Martin Sheen is known for his intellect and moral integrity? Josiah Jed Bartlett. In the Bible what was the source of Samson's strength? His uncut hair, the symbol of his Nazi right vow. What one word term describes the act of exposing false claims or myths especially in science and the media? Debunking. In which country is the 1964 film Zulu set depicting the 1879 Anglo-Zulu War? South Africa.

13:37Which films of the 1950s starred James Dean including the one in which he played the character Jim Stark? East of Eden, Rebel Without A Cause and Giant. Which novelist's first novel was titled Desperate Remedies? Thomas Hardy. In which century BC was the Greek philosopher Plato-born? Fifth century BC. Which US President succeeded Calvin Coolidge and was in office at the start of the Great Depression? Herbert Hoover. In which decade did the Jackson 5 sign with Motown Records? The 1960s.

14:40Which American pioneer led a party into Kentucky in 1773 during which his son was killed? Daniel Boone. Which TV series began its opening narration with the line? There is nothing wrong with your television set. The Outer Limits. If someone is tripping the light fantastic, what are they doing? Dancing. Who succeeded Johnny Carson as the host of the Tonight Show? J. Leno. What city is the capital of the former French region, MediPirinay? To lose.

15:40Which Belgian town, surrounded by German forces during the Battle of the Bulge in World War II, became a symbol of American resilience and determination? Bastone. Which bean-shaped organ in the upper left abdomen stores blood and can contract to release it when needed? Spleen. In what field did the Leaky family known for their research in Kenya specialise? Paleoanthropology. Including an approximately 20 centimeters landing mat. What should the total height of a pommel horse be? 115 centimeters. Which archbishop of Canterbury was convicted of heresy and burned at the stake during the reign of Queen Mary I?

16:49Thomas Kranmer. In Monty Python and the Holy Grail, what are the knights who say nigh demand? A shrubbery. Who ran for president in 1912 as the leader of the progressive Bulmus party after previously serving as a republican president? Theodore Roosevelt. Who played King George III in the film The Madness of King George? Nigel Hawthorne. In 1786, Warren Hastings was impeached and later acquitted after returning from a term as Governor General. Where had he served? Answer. India Governor General of Bengal in British India.

17:50In Bar slang, what term describes a drink that has been secretly laced with a drug? Answer. Mickey Finn, often shortened to Mickey. Which medal has the chemical symbol SN? Tin. What popular side dish often enjoyed at picnics and typically flavored with vinegar can also be served warm? Potato salad. What is the name for the chain, cable, or mooring line or combination of these that connects a ship to its anchor? Road. Which animal has species known as birchals and grievous? Zebra.

18:50Which dog breed, known for its fluffy white coat, was historically bred by the indigenous peoples of Siberia to herd reindeer and pull sleds? Night. Samoyed. In his 1974 hit cover of eye-shot the sheriff, whom did Eric Clapton insist he had not shot? The deputy. Which part of the human body does a myologist study? Muscles. Which word describes a wine that has bold, brash, and audacious flavors? Sassy. What was the name of the chimpanzee launched into space on the US Project Mercury mission, MR, 2 in January 1961?

19:52Ham. Who wrote the shopaholic series of chicklit novels? Sophie Kinsella. What is the name of the dog that appears in the his master's voice logo? Nipper. Who served as the United Kingdom's prime minister after Tony Blair and was in office during the global financial crisis of 2007 to 2008? Gordon Brown. Which famous speech delivered by Abraham Lincoln in 1863 at the battlefield of Gettysburg emphasized human equality and the importance of national unity? The Gettysburg address. What spirit, commonly associated with the Caribbean, is a key ingredient in many Cuban cocktails?

21:01Rum. Which historic site was the location of a pivotal 1836 battle during the Texas Revolution? The Alamo. What is the study of light and the principles underlying vision called? Optics. Which British actor, known for his roles in Luther and the Wire, was named People Magazine Sexiest Man Alive in 2018? Idris Elba. Who is the simple constable in Shakespeare's measure for measure? Elbow. During which war was the term fifth column first used?

22:02Spanish Civil War. On the TV show Friends, what is the name of Phoebe's twin sister? Ursula.