Another week begins with a fresh mental challenge for trivia enthusiasts across the UK. The latest Monday quiz has tested the nation's knowledge on a diverse range of topics, from culinary terms to natural history.
General Knowledge Conundrums
The initial set of questions probed a wide spectrum of facts. The highest peak in Cyprus is Mount Olympus, not to be confused with its more famous Greek namesake. A dab is a type of flatfish, commonly found in North Atlantic waters. Music lovers will know that the iconic aria 'Summertime' features in George Gershwin's opera Porgy and Bess.
In the kitchen, a classic Queen of Puddings is crowned with a layer of toasted meringue. The late actor Peter Finch was posthumously awarded the Best Actor Oscar in 1977 for his powerful performance in the film Network. In English football, Brighton & Hove Albion FC proudly bear the nickname The Seagulls.
Angelina Jolie's famous father is the acclaimed actor Jon Voight. In chemistry, the element with the atomic number one is hydrogen. Shakespearean scholars will confirm that in the tragic play Romeo and Juliet, it is Juliet who dies first, shortly before Romeo finds her. Finally, Briton Jonah Barrington was a dominant force in squash during the 1960s and 1970s.
Food and Drink Answers Revealed
The specialised food and drink round offered a global culinary tour. Blanket, Honeycomb, and Bible are all specific types of tripe, the edible lining from animal stomachs. Contrary to what some might think, the Starbucks logo features a siren with a two-star crown.
A dish cooked 'a la Crecy' always features carrots as its principal ingredient. An authentic Wiener Schnitzel is made from thinly pounded veal. The Spanish term for a raspberry is 'La Frambuesa', while 'La Almeja' on a menu refers to clam.
Iran is a giant in nut production, growing 50% of the world's pistachios. Mexican mole sauce famously combines chillis with chocolate. Albóndigas are Spanish-style meatballs. And a Laxton's Superb is a well-known variety of apple.
Animals and Nature Facts
The nature segment tested knowledge of the animal kingdom. An edentate mammal, like an anteater or sloth, is characterised by having very few or no teeth. The marine animal Asteroidea is commonly known as a starfish.
A chuckwalla is a large species of lizard found in arid regions. The average common frog has a life expectancy of around twelve years. In Spanish, a jellyfish is called 'Una Medusa'. The Pica-Pica bird is better known as the magpie.
An archelon was a prehistoric giant sea turtle. Almost all mammals, from giraffes to humans, have seven cervical vertebrae. A cowrie is a type of sea snail prized for its glossy shell. Finally, a group of elephants is magnificently known as a parade.
How did your knowledge measure up? These regular quizzes offer a fun weekly brain teaser, covering everything from local insights to global facts. For more features, readers can explore gardening tips, money-saving advice, and weekly horoscopes on the platform.
