Competition The Gurus 20 Questions - Set 1

[TheGuru]

Here a 20 questions for you to answer. I will award 2 Credits for each correct answer

RULES: You may only answer a maximum of 5 questions per day!

Questions

In the U.S.A. , what is celebrated on February 2nd and is also a film? Answered

In what profession would you use the acronym "SOCO"? Answered

The blue cornflower is the French equivalent to what in England? Answered

Which weather phenomenon translates from the Spanish for 'little boy'. Answered

Ambassador to the Court of Saint James is the official title for Ambassadors of which country? Answered

Which castle is on the island of Anglesey? Answered

Which N. African seaport's name is Spanish for white house? Answered

What's the worlds most popular Non Alcoholic Drink? Answered

What letter is given to a UK car number plate when the age or identity of the vehicle is unknown or if it may have been built from parts? Answered

In which street is the Bank of England? Answered

Globe and Jerusalem are types of what? Answered

In the drink, what are the components of a Screwdriver? Answered

In which city are the headquarters of the International Monetary Fund? Answered

How many stars are on the European Union flag Answered

Rather than a hatter, what is the proper name for a maker of hats? Answered

What license cost 37 pence when it was abolished in the UK in 1988? Answered

In Scrabble how many letters have a value of 2? Answered

Lending her name to a famous brand, who was the Greek Goddess of Victory? Answered

What is the name of the poker hand containing three of a kind and a pair? Answered

In slang, how much money is a monkey? Answered

Loriners and farriers cater for what? Answered

In the game of draughts, how many men does a player start with? Answered

Which is the best selling car name of all time (The model has undergone seveal redesigns in is history)? Answered

Which country in the world sends the most letters abroad? Answered

[nitrambur]

What letter is given to a UK car number plate when the age or identity of the vehicle is unknown or if it may have been built from parts?
Q

In which street is the Bank of England?
Threadneedle Street

Globe and Jerusalem are types of what?
Artichoke

In the drink, what are the components of a Screwdriver?
Vodka and orange juice

Rather than a hatter, what is the proper name for a maker of hats?
A miliner

[Nutty_ZA]

Which weather phenomenon translates from the Spanish for 'little boy'.
El Nino
Which N. African seaport's name is Spanish for white house? Casablanca
What's the worlds most popular Non Alcoholic Drink?
errrmmm... Coca Colca?
What license cost 37 pence when it was abolished in the UK in 1988?
Dog License?
Lending her name to a famous brand, who was the Greek Goddess of Victory?
Nike - Just Do it

[nitrambur]

Hey that's 10, refereeeeeeeeee!!!

[Mike]

Originally Posted by nitrambur

Hey that's 10, refereeeeeeeeee!!!

I think it means an individual can only answer 5 per day

[Nutty_ZA]

Whoooooopsss... sowwwyy... I guess I didn't read the rules properly

[Waldo]

In the U.S.A. , what is celebrated on February 2nd and is also a film?
GROUNDHOG DAY

In what profession would you use the acronym "SOCO"?
FORENSIC POLICE WORK (or something like that!_

The blue cornflower is the French equivalent to what in England?
SCABIOUS

Which weather phenomenon translates from the Spanish for 'little boy'.
EL NINO

Ambassador to the Court of Saint James is the official title for Ambassadors of which country?
UK


Any of those any good?

[kanedmamma]

Rather than a hatter, what is the proper name for a maker of hats?
Millner?
What license cost 37 pence when it was abolished in the UK in 1988?
Dog License?
What is the name of the poker hand containing three of a kind and a pair?
Full House?
Which is the best selling car name of all time (The model has undergone seveal redesigns in is history)?
Mini?

[TheGuru]

Originally Posted by nitrambur

What letter is given to a UK car number plate when the age or identity of the vehicle is unknown or if it may have been built from parts?
Q Correct

In which street is the Bank of England?
Threadneedle Street Correct

Globe and Jerusalem are types of what?
Artichoke Correct

In the drink, what are the components of a Screwdriver?
Vodka and orange juice Correct

Rather than a hatter, what is the proper name for a maker of hats?
A miliner Correct

All five are correct, I will add 10 credits to your account

Originally Posted by Nutty_ZA

Which weather phenomenon translates from the Spanish for 'little boy'.
El Nino Correct
Which N. African seaport's name is Spanish for white house? Casablanca Correct

What's the worlds most popular Non Alcoholic Drink?
errrmmm... Coca Colca? Incorrect

What license cost 37 pence when it was abolished in the UK in 1988?
Dog License? Correct

Lending her name to a famous brand, who was the Greek Goddess of Victory?
Nike - Just Do it Correct

I will add 8 credits to your account

[TheGuru]

Originally Posted by Waldo

In the U.S.A. , what is celebrated on February 2nd and is also a film?
GROUNDHOG DAY Correct

In what profession would you use the acronym "SOCO"?
FORENSIC POLICE WORK (or something like that!) Correct

The blue cornflower is the French equivalent to what in England?
SCABIOUS Incorrect

Which weather phenomenon translates from the Spanish for 'little boy'.
EL NINO Already Answered

Ambassador to the Court of Saint James is the official title for Ambassadors of which country?
UK Correct


Any of those any good?

Three correct = 6 credits

Originally Posted by kanedmamma

Rather than a hatter, what is the proper name for a maker of hats?
Millner? Already Answered

What license cost 37 pence when it was abolished in the UK in 1988?
Dog License? Already Answered

What is the name of the poker hand containing three of a kind and a pair?
Full House? Correct

Which is the best selling car name of all time (The model has undergone seveal redesigns in is history)?
Mini? Incorrect

2 credits