#155

Gods, Fuel, X Marks the Middle, Marine Biology, and Top Fives.

Gods

It’s just dogs spelt backwards.

1

Eros is the Greek god of what?

2

The 2002 foreign-language film City of God is set in what city?

3

Which god of Norse mythology is the supreme ruler of Asgard and is portrayed by Anthony Hopkins in the Marvel Cinematic Universe?

4

According to the song Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen, who played the secret chord that pleased the Lord?

5

In Hinduism, which god is referred to as “the destroyer” - Brahma, Vishnu or Shiva?

Gods

Fuel

It’s time to hit the gas.

6

What do the numbers 91 and 95 refer to in relation to petrol?

7

What macronutrient is considered the primary fuel for the human body?

8

The most common fissile nuclear fuels are isotopes of uranium and what other element?

9

What country is the only member of OPEC (Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) located in South America?

10

What hydrocarbon is the primary component of natural gas?

Fuel

X Marks the Middle

Given the definition, can you name the word that contains the letter ‘x’ in the middle?

11

To live together at the same or in the same place.
(7 letters)

12

Someone or something that is highly unpleasant or offensive.
(9 letters)

13

Close to the actual, but not completely accurate or exact.
(11 letters)

14

The result of insufficient light, as of photographic film.
(13 letters)

15

The relationship between written works, especially literary ones.
(15 letters)

X Marks the Middle

Marine Biology

All things marine life.

16

What marine mammal beginning with the letter D is sometimes called a sea cow?

17

What does a cetologist study?

18

Nori is made from a species of algae that is what colour?

19

A narwhal’s tusk is actually an overgrown what?

20

Paul the Octopus gained worldwide attention as an animal oracle in 2010 for accurately predicting what?

Marine Biology

Top Fives

Can you name the missing item in the following top five lists?

21

Top countries by GDP:

  1. United States
  2. China
  3. Japan
  4. ....................
  5. United Kingdom
22

Top five locations in The Simpsons with the most dialogue:

  1. Simpson Home
  2. ....................
  3. Moe’s Tavern
  4. Springfield Nuclear Power Plant
  5. Kwik-E-Mart
23

Most populous cities in the world beginning with the letter M:

  1. Mumbai
  2. Manila
  3. ....................
  4. Moscow
  5. Madrid
24

Most US number one singles of all time:

  1. The Beatles
  2. Mariah Carey
  3. Elvis Presley
  4. Rihanna
  5. ....................
25

Animal related deaths in Australia:

  1. ....................
  2. Cow, bull or bovine
  3. Dog
  4. Kangaroos
  5. Snakes

Top Fives

Last Week's Scores

Top Scores

  • 20 Max & Craig
  • 20 Hugh & Gen
  • 20 69ers
  • 20 Team big dog
  • 20 RBDG
  • 22 Luke and Sara
  • 22 Griswalds
  • 22 Nolseys

Random Scores

  • 16 RClan
  • 16 The Suells
  • 9 Liesh and Nick
  • 13 Cath & Kelly
  • 12 Bridget
  • 14 Billy Dan
  • 15 Alexandria Ryan
  • 15 Cam n Loz
12 points was last week's average score.

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