On This Day: April 23
On April 23, 1942, Barbra Streisand, the iconic actress, singer, director, and producer, was born. Celebrate her legacy with today's trivia challenge covering geography, music, sports, and more.
Geography Questions
Identify the countries for these wine-growing regions: Stellenbosch (South Africa), Mendoza Province (Argentina), Fraser Valley (Canada), Pomerol (France), and Hunter Valley (Australia).
What is the largest land-locked county in England? Answer: Yorkshire.
Music Trivia
Which 1982 single gave Madness their only UK number one? "House of Fun".
What was ABBA's last UK number one in 1980? "Super Trouper".
Which group had a UK number one with "Belfast Child"? Simple Minds.
Sports and Entertainment
On which racecourse is the Derby run? Epsom Downs.
Including the cue ball, how many different colours are the balls in snooker? 22 (15 reds, 6 colours, 1 cue ball).
In which London landmark are the Crown Jewels stored? Tower of London.
In Greek mythology, what is the name of the one-eyed giant encountered by Odysseus? Polyphemus.
In the Harry Potter books, what was Lord Voldemort's birth name? Tom Marvolo Riddle.
Previous Day's Answers (April 22)
1. Songs with "Face" in the title: [a] Little Richard – "Baby Face", [b] Lady Gaga – "Poker Face", [c] Dream Warriors – "Wash Your Face in My Sink", [d] Stephanie De Sykes – "Born With a Smile on My Face".
2. Bronte sisters' pen-name surname: Bell.
3. Brachial Artery location: Arm.
4. Principal ingredient in Hoisin Sauce: Soya Beans.
5. Five golden ticket winners in "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory": Augustus Gloop, Veruca Salt, Violet Beauregarde, Mike Teavee, Charlie Bucket.
6. Countries linked by Brenner Pass: Italy and Austria.
7. Greek goddess twin sister of Apollo: Artemis.
8. Judges in first UK "X Factor": Simon Cowell, Louis Walsh, Sharon Osbourne.
9. Slang for a pony: £25.
10. Successor to King John: King Henry III.
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