It's that time of the week again to put your general knowledge to the test. Our Wednesday quiz offers a fresh set of brain teasers spanning history, sport, music, and more, designed to challenge and entertain.
This Week's Head-Scratchers
The latest round of questions kicks off with a vocabulary challenge, asking you to define the word 'obfuscate'. From there, the quiz takes you on a journey from the natural world to corporate rebrands and royal dynasties. Can you name the birds known as Mother Carey's Chickens? Do you know what the California Perfume Company renamed itself in 1959?
History buffs are tasked with identifying the last King of the Plantagenet dynasty, while sports fans must recall the British boxer who clinched Olympic flyweight gold at both the 2012 and 2016 Games. Music lovers are not left out, with a question prompting them to match artists like Eminem and Nelly Furtado to their UK top twenty hits containing the word 'Bird'.
From London Streets to Cocktail Bars
The quiz also tests your knowledge of London's financial heart, the origins of a famous anti-war folk song, and even the ingredients of a Blue Heaven cocktail. It concludes with a pivotal medieval conflict, asking which two European nations fought the Hundred Years' War.
How Did You Fare Last Week?
For those curious about previous answers, the solutions from the January 6th quiz are now available. They revealed that the Battle of Copenhagen in 1801 was where Nelson famously used his blind eye. The beloved children's series Bagpuss featured Professor Yaffle, and Liverpool FC calls Anfield home.
Other answers confirmed that hydrochloric acid is found in our stomachs, Bob Dylan penned 'Mr. Tambourine Man', and actor Rodney Bewes played Bob Ferris in 'The Likely Lads'. The national flag of Jamaica features green, gold, and black, King George VI was the last Emperor of India, Pythagoras's Theorem applies to a right-angled triangle, and Meadowhall is on the outskirts of Sheffield.
Whether you aced it or need to brush up, our weekly quiz is a perfect midweek mental workout. Don't forget to explore other regular features on the site for more local news and interests.
