This weekend offers the perfect opportunity to test your wits with a challenging new quiz. A fantastic selection of general knowledge and cryptic questions has been sent in by Pete from Redcar, providing a stimulating mental workout for a Saturday.
General Knowledge Challenge
The quiz kicks off with a series of thought-provoking general knowledge questions designed to probe the depths of your understanding. Which organ in the human body contains the most fat? Can you recall whether a concave shape curves inwards or outwards? The quiz also delves into local lingo, asking for the Scottish nickname for the noxious ragwort weed.
Car enthusiasts are challenged to name the Italian marque synonymous with 'luxury, sports and style', while science buffs must state how many karats constitute pure gold. A surprising anatomical fact is also put to the test: is it true or false that the bones in your feet make up over 25% of your body's total bones?
History comes to the fore with a question about the infamous figure who helped design the iconic VW Beetle, followed by the year of Winston Churchill's death. Foodies are asked to identify a fruit known by various names like Paper shell, Wonderful, Spanish Ruby, and Muscat. Finally, a point of local interest asks what is so special about a house on New High Street in Headington.
Cryptic Conundrums
For those who enjoy a more lateral approach, the cryptic section is divided into three clever themes: Birds, Herbs, and Rivers. These word-based puzzles require you to think outside the box. For instance, one clue suggests 'You couldn't have a kebab without one of these', while another hints at a Cockney's action if a householder is slightly deaf.
The herb-themed puzzles involve posh pronunciations and sounds, and the river section plays on the names of comedians and careful listening. These cryptic questions are sure to provide a formidable challenge for even the most seasoned quizzer.
How to Get Involved
If you have a passion for puzzles, you could host a future quiz. The organisers invite you to submit your own questions and answers by emailing info@inyourarea.co.uk.
For those curious about last week's solutions, the answers for the November 7 quiz are provided for verification. They included Charles Dickens' miserly character Scrooge, Marlon Brando's only singing role in 'Guys and Dolls', and the Martian moons Phobos and Deimos.
Other answers confirmed that the real first name of Fats Domino was Antoine, seabird excrement used as fertiliser is called guano, and Donald Dewar became the first First Minister of Scotland in 1999.
