#127

Summer, Nutrition, Come Visit, One and Only, and Something Borrowed.

Summer

It’s time for another wet mild summer.

1

5SOS is the acronym for what Australian pop band?

2

The plot of William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream revolves around the marriage of Theseus to which Amazon queen?

3

Billie Holiday, The Zombies and Willie Nelson have famously covered what 1934 composition by George Gershwin?

4

To the Greeks and Romans, the “dog days of summer” occurred around the time what star appeared in the sky just before the sun?

5

For two weeks every year, millions of endemic red crabs migrate from the forest to the beach during the wet summer afternoons on what Australian external territory?

Summer

Nutrition

You are what you eat.

6

Found in dairy products, what mineral is responsible for building and maintaining strong bones?

7

The intestines and what other organ produces cholesterol?

8

What vitamin is also known as ascorbic acid?

9

A diet high in fibre keeps what human body system healthy?

10

A deficiency of what metal can cause anaemia?

Nutrition

Come Visit

Can you name the following cities based on excerpts from travel guides?

11

With its proximity to the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest, this city is a Mecca for scuba divers, snorkelers, reef cruises, fishing, rainforest walks and native bird watching.

12

Called “Music City”, this place is home to the Grand Ole Opry and the world-renowned Country Music Hall of Fame. With live shows every night of the week, see and hear why this city earns its nickname.

13

Fondly known as “Auld Reekie”, this is one of Europe's most unique and memorable cities. Explore the historic cobblestone Royal Mile in the Old Town between Castle Rock and Holyrood Palace.

14

A metropolis surrounded by incredible nature, this city is the capital of the country’s northernmost prefecture. The city is well known for its ramen, beer and the annual snow festival held in February.

15

A meeting place of the East and West, this metropolis straddles two continents. Filled with historic mosques and palaces featuring colourful tile work and dramatic architecture, explore the city's buzzing bars and lively cafes.

Come Visit

One and Only

The only time these events have happened... yet.

16

What is the only human disease to have been eradicated by vaccination?

17

The only use of nuclear weapons in armed conflict was against what country in 1945?

18

Halle Berry is the only black woman to have won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in what 2001 film?

19

Which European country is the only country to have won medals at the Winter, but not Summer Olympic Games - Luxembourg, Liechtenstein or Andorra?

20

Irish singer Johnny Logan is the only performer to have won the Eurovision Song Contest multiple times; how many times did he win?

One and Only

Something Borrowed

Quickfire time: can you name the language from which English has borrowed these words?

21

Waltz

22

Moped

23

Klutz

24

Cartoon

25

Utensil

Something Borrowed

Last Week's Scores

Top Scores

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  • 21 Glengarry Glenn Ridge
  • 22 Mum and dad go apeshit
  • 24 Prince Yuki Fan Club
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  • 20 Dan and Abby
  • 23 Hugh & Gen
  • 20 GR

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