R3 Q2 |
What two words are on a Remembrance Day poppy? |
Haig Fund |
The Haig Fund wording was replaced with "Poppy Appeal" in 1994 |
R6 Q4 |
Name the year: Joe Dimaggio marries Marilyn Monroe, French forces surrender at Dien Bien Phu and in Egypt Nasser takes power? |
1952 |
All of the events took place in 1954. |
R7 Q8 |
Who is the Patron Saint of Scientists? |
St Albert |
Saint Albert the Great is one of two saints with this remit - the other being St Dominic de Guzman |
R8 Q6 |
In which English Town or City would you find Harbour Railway Station? |
Portsmouth or Folkestone |
Folkestone Harbour railway station closed to general passenger traffic in 2001, being used only for special excursions and the Orient Express up until 2009, when it was closed completely. |
R8 Q4 |
Who is the current President of the International Olympic Committee? |
Jacques Rogge |
Rogge was made honorary president in 2013 at the end of his term of office, but was replaced in the main office by Thomas Bach |