#77

How Bizarre, Controversies, Empires, Romantic Comedies, and Composers.

How Bizarre

Stranger than fiction.

1

What was the profession of one of the inventors of the fairy floss machine?

2

What do the words orange, silver, purple and month have in common?

3

How many US presidents have been only children?

4

Casu martzu is a traditional Sardinian sheep milk cheese that contains live what?

5

What language must all astronauts going to the International Space Station learn as part of their training?

How Bizarre

Controversies

Everyone loves a bit of controversy from time to time.

6

Fyre Festival was a failed music event co-founded by con artist Billy McFarland and what rapper?

7

Who caused controversy in an Australian season of The Bachelor by choosing no one in the finale?

8

Jade Egg, Bio-frequency Stickers and Psychic Vampire Repellent are all controversial products by which wellness and lifestyle brand?

9

Which two Formula 1 drivers went head-to-head on the last lap of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix under controversial circumstances to decide the 2021 Championship?

10

Which controversial scheme introduced in July 2016 was scrapped in May 2020 by the Morrison Government?

Controversies

Empires

Can you name the historical empire based on the given description?

11

Early in the 20th century, this empire comprised nearly a quarter of the planet and an equal percentage of its population. Many of the territories it colonised have since gained independence.

12

This was the largest contiguous land empire in history. Originating in East Asia, this empire at its height during the late 13th century spanned from the Pacific Ocean in the east to the Persian Gulf in the west.

13

This empire was the first global maritime and commercial empire, established under the leadership of Henry the Navigator in the 15th century. They led overseas exploration known as The Age of Discovery.

14

Also known as the Achaemenian Empire, this kingdom was founded by Cyrus the Great in 550 B.C. This Iron Age dynasty was a global hub of culture, religion, science, art and technology for more than 200 years before it fell to the invading armies of Alexander the Great.

15

Commonly referred to as simply the Empire or New Order, this fictional empire was a fascist dictatorship that ruled thousands of star systems across the galaxy. This empire seemed unstoppable until it was significantly weakened by the Rebel Alliance in the Battle of Endor.

Empires

Romantic Comedies

They always hate each other at the start.

16

Based on an analysis of 50 romantic comedy films what profession was the most common for both female and male lead characters?

17

What 2018 romantic comedy film is based on a novel of the same name by Kevin Kwan?

18

"What do you mean he don't eat no meat?" is a quote from what 2002 film?

19

What 1999 film is loosely based on William Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew?

20

Name the three different female actors who star alongside Matthew McConaughey in the films The Wedding Planner (2001), How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days (2003) and Failure to Launch (2006)

Romantic Comedies

Composers

Quickfire time. Can you name the given name(s) of the following composers?

21

Mozart

22

Brahms

23

Chopin

24

Debussy

25

Wagner

Composers

Last Week's Scores

Top Scores

  • 21 Magic Clam & the Clam Clam Clams
  • 20 Zo
  • 23 Prince Yuki Fan Club
  • 21 Nick & Leigh
  • 24 Ballarat McCormacks
  • 20 Bucket
  • 24 The Sullivans
  • 21 GR

Random Scores

  • 16 Jo
  • 19 Bea and Osh
  • 18 Fitz St Friends
  • 19 The Fact Hunters
  • 14 MUCARTHIE
  • 17 Ding Dong
  • 18 Fart Kebabs
  • 13 Mr Kitten & Phillip's Wi-Fi
16 points was last week's average score.

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