On this day in 1894, Aldous Huxley was born in Godalming, Surrey. His deep distrust of 20th-century trends in politics and technology found expression in his dystopian novel Brave New World (1932).
Trivia Quiz for July 25
The following questions and answers cover general knowledge, sport, and cryptic clues, provided by InYourArea.
General Knowledge
1. What class of foods are avoided by people on the Atkins Diet? Carbohydrates.
2. Which songs containing the word 'Country' in their title were UK top ten hits for these artists? [a] Blur – 'Country House' (1995), [b] Primal Scream – 'Country Girl' (2006), [c] Elvis Presley – 'Wild in the Country' (1961), [d] The Charlatans – 'North Country Boy' (1997), [e] Bow Wow Wow – 'Go Wild in the Country' (1982).
3. On which river does the city of Lincoln stand? River Witham.
4. Released in 1981, what was the title of Phil Collins' first solo album? Face Value.
5. Who voiced the role of the Genie in Disney's 1992 movie 'Aladdin'? Robin Williams.
6. Which is the largest island in the Outer Hebrides? Lewis.
7. The names of which three British cities start with the letter E? Edinburgh, Ely, and Exeter.
8. Which palace was the birthplace of Henry VIII, Elizabeth I, and Mary I? Greenwich Palace (Palace of Placentia).
9. Which team was the first to win the FA Cup when the final was held outside England? Liverpool in 2001, when the final was played in Cardiff.
10. Who was the author of the cult novel 'Last Exit to Brooklyn'? Hubert Selby Jr.
Sport and Games
Earlier quiz questions covered sports and games, with answers provided in previous features. Topics include: RAF wing squadrons (traditionally three), the origin of 'ketchup' (from Chinese), Germany's first man-made object in space (1942), Olympic archery distance (70 metres), the distinction of Coton in the Elms as the most inland place in Britain, an occlupanid (a bread clip), pre-US dollar currency (Spanish dollar or pieces of eight), UK to US shoe size conversion (add 2), Trigger's real name in Only Fools and Horses (Colin), and draughts starting empty squares (48).
In boxing, the weight class between flyweight and featherweight is bantamweight. In bridge, a hand with no cards in a particular suit is called a void. The Kentucky Derby is run at Churchill Downs. The first English player to finish top three in Ballon d'Or Féminin was Lucy Bronze (third in 2019?). Alain Prost won his first F1 championship in 1985 driving for McLaren. A filly is a female horse aged four or younger. Aussie rules football rules were agreed in the 1850s. Muhammad Ali fought George Foreman in the 'Rumble in the Jungle' in 1974. The second-to-last event of the Olympic decathlon is the javelin throw. In Cluedo, Mrs White was replaced by Dr Orchid in 2016.
Cryptic Clues – Job Titles
1. You would be shocked at what one would charge nowadays! Electrician.
2. Someone on course to provide you with your tea by the sound of it Caddie.
3. Would this worker add a bit of colour to a medal ceremony? Decorator.
4. To succeed at snooker, you need to be a good one Potter.
5. What you would require if you asked your driver to model a mink coat Chauffeur.
6. Do you expect this worker to provide you with coffee AND legal advice? Barista.
7. He takes a plane to work but never leaves the ground Carpenter.
8. Someone who deals with the daily requirements of a ship's staff maybe Croupier.
9. In the old days, Bob would get two of these Tanner.
10. Having finished the wall, does he then provide first aid to minor cuts and scrapes? Plasterer.
