On This Day: Queen Victoria Born
On this day in 1819, Queen Victoria was born at Kensington Palace. She reigned from 1837 until her death in 1901, becoming the longest-reigning British monarch at the time.
Medical Quiz
What or where is your Peritoneum? The peritoneum is the membrane lining the abdominal cavity and covering most of the abdominal organs.
Which part of your body is also known as the Cilium? The cilium is a hairlike structure found on the surface of many cells, but in common terms, eyelashes are referred to as cilia.
In medical terms, what do you have if you are suffering from Strabismus? Strabismus is a condition where the eyes do not align properly, commonly known as squint.
If you are suffering from Pruritus, you have an overwhelming urge to do what? Pruritus is the medical term for itching, so the urge is to scratch.
What does Bile do for your body? Bile helps in the digestion and absorption of fats in the small intestine.
What is the more common name for the medical condition Hallux Valgus? Hallux Valgus is commonly known as a bunion.
What part of the body is removed in the surgical procedure named a Cholecystectomy? A cholecystectomy is the surgical removal of the gallbladder.
What is detected in a Gravindex Test? The Gravindex test detects the presence of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in urine, indicating pregnancy.
Where in your body will you find your Beta Cells? Beta cells are found in the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas.
What is the science and study of Trichology concerned with? Trichology is the study of hair and scalp.
General Knowledge Quiz
To within 2 years either side, in what year was the Old Age Pension first introduced in the UK? The Old Age Pension was introduced in 1908.
In the Hanna-Barbera cartoon The Perils of Penelope Pitstop, what was the name of Sylvester Sneekly’s sinister alter-ego? The Hooded Claw.
On the BBC1 quiz series Bridge of Lies, how many Stepping Statement Pods are there in total on the floor of the Bridge? There are 25 pods.
What tubes connect your kidneys to your bladder? Ureters.
What is the specific geometric shape of a 20p coin? A heptagon (seven-sided polygon).
Which Radio 1 DJ and TV presenter was the lead singer of the English novelty band St. Cecilia, who reached No. 12 in 1971? Tony Blackburn.
In which country is Woomera located? Australia.
What collective names are given to baby rats? Kits or pups.
Which historical county was bordered (pre-1974) by Northumberland, County Durham, Westmorland, Lancashire, and the Scottish borders? Cumberland.
On BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs, how many records of your choice are you allowed to take to the island? Eight.
Answers for May 23
General knowledge: 1. Georgia. 2. John Thaw. 3. Golf. 4. Royal Shakespeare Company. 5. Excalibur. 6. Netherlands. 7. Hyacinth. 8. Nottinghamshire. 9. [a] Architecture, [b] Advertising, [c] Pop Music, [d] Astronomy. 10. Bash Street School.
Cryptic: 1. Out of this world. 2. Strike while the iron’s hot. 3. Pull the other one. 4. It takes two to tango. 5. Be like Dad – keep Mum. 6. Keep your shirt on. 7. Beggars can’t be choosers. 8. A drop in the ocean. 9. Never give a sucker an even break! 10. The writing is on the wall.
