#138

Currency, Superb Owls, Cars, Love, and Former Capitals.

Currency

Another (Satur)day another dolla.

— Shout out to Jono Bernard for this category suggestion

1

What will replace Queen Elizabeth II’s portrait on Australia’s new $5 note?

2

Place these US coins in order of increasing value: dime, quarter, nickel and penny.

3

In 2009 which country’s $100 trillion note became one of the highest denominations of currency in history?

4

To the nearest $10,000 AUD, how much is one Bitcoin (BTC) valued as of 11th February 2023?

5

Clams were the most frequently used currency in what animated television series?

Currency

Superb Owls

No Superbowl, just superb owls.

6

A group of owls is called a what?

7

What was the name of Harry Potter’s pet snowy owl?

8

According to a poem by Edward Lear, who went out to sea with an owl in a pea-green boat?

9

What adjective is given to the name of Australia’s largest owl?

10

If you heard an owl hoot in Ancient Rome, would it be a good or bad omen?

Superb Owls

Cars

Good cars get you from A to B. Great cars get you into trouble.

11

In Formula 1, what part of the car physically changes when the driver activates DRS?

12

What animal appears on the Alfa Romeo logo?

13

Known for its ties to the auto industry, which US city is nicknamed ‘Motor City’?

14

What colour was the very first car to wear the Ferrari badge?

15

What primary function does a catalytic converter inside a car perform?

Cars

Love

Valentine's Day is just around the corner.

16

In the Nat King Cole song L-O-V-E, what is O for?

17

Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara play lovers in what 2015 film?

18

What planet is named after the Roman goddess of love?

19

What island was the latest season of Love Island Australia (Season 4) filmed on?

20

What bird is known for its elaborate mating ritual in which the male builds a structure and decorates it with sticks and brightly coloured objects to attract a mate?

Love

Former Capitals

Can you name the city that was the most recent former capital of the following countries?

21

Australia

22

Germany (West Germany)

23

Nigeria

24

Japan

25

India

Former Capitals

Last Week's Scores

Top Scores

  • 20 Maron
  • 25 Jolly
  • 23 Jaws of the Lion
  • 22 Andrew + Nat
  • 20 Stickers and friends
  • 20 Jude and Phil
  • 21 Chariss & Mot
  • 23 AKNS

Random Scores

  • 17 Hannah and Andrew
  • 18 J-Train
  • 18 Lime green queens
  • 11 Johnson’s
  • 16 Anthea
  • 19 Pork & Pickles
  • 11 Guelf on the shelf
  • 16 Meggles & Bea
16 points was last week's average score.

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