On this day in 1622, Pope Gregory XV created the Congregation for the Propagation of the Faith, an institution tasked with organising and directing the missions of the Roman Catholic Church to the non-Christian world. This marked a significant step in the Church's global outreach.
General Knowledge Questions
How many colours are there in a rainbow? Seven.
In the "Arabian Nights", who had forty thieves? Ali Baba.
Who provided the voice of the title character in the 2009 animation "Fantastic Mr Fox"? George Clooney.
The term that a French President can serve was reduced to five years in 2000; what was it previously? Seven years.
Which British heavyweight boxing champion was born in Hungary in 1950? Joe Bugner.
Who in 1965 became the first British female artist to top the Billboard Hot 100? Petula Clark with "Downtown".
Which regiment of the British army is nicknamed "The Sappers"? The Royal Engineers.
Who played Bond girl Anya Amasova in the 1977 movie "The Spy Who Loved Me"? Barbara Bach.
The chemical compound tocopherol, found in nuts and grains, is a form of which vitamin? Vitamin E.
Which US state has the orange blossom as its state flower? Florida.
Cryptic Clues for Band Names
Salt, pepper, garlic and thyme perhaps: The Spice Girls.
How former TV chef Keith may have looked after a few minutes in the hot sun?: Floyd (referring to Keith Floyd, sunburned).
It would be nice to have them playing under your roof like they do in their natural state: The Rolling Stones (as in 'rolling' under a roof).
Unlike church clocks, wristwatches have these: The Beatles (as in 'beat' of a watch).
Was he the Red Baron's personal servant?: Manfred Mann (Manfred von Richthofen's servant).
Matthew, Mark, Luke and John plus Mary, Theresa and many others!: The Saints (or The Apostles).
A detective's most reliable informant: The Police (or The Informant).
Margherita, Hawaiian, 4 Cheese and Prosciutto!: The Pizza (or The Pizzas).
Your reply to two small lads asking where they can get a puppy?: The Pet Shop Boys.
Angelica Huston, Rosemary Clooney and Nigella Lawson in their teens perhaps: The Nymphs (or The Teens).
Answers for June 5
1. Winner of the 2008 Costa Book of the Year, author of "The Secret Scripture": Sebastian Barry. 2. Roman god of the sea: Neptune. 3. Game using a shuttlecock: Badminton. 4. Tree on the flag of Lebanon: Cedar. 5. Former name of Thailand: Siam. 6. Parliament of the Isle of Man: Tynwald. 7. Animal representing a zoo on an Ordnance Survey map: Elephant. 8. Only David Bowie single to top both UK and US charts during his lifetime: "Let's Dance" (1983). 9. Capital of Laos: Vientiane. 10. First winner of the Booker Prize in 1969 for "Something to Answer For": P.H. Newby.
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