On this day in 1768, the prestigious English Royal Academy of Arts, led by its first president, Joshua Reynolds, hosted its first art opening. This landmark event marked the beginning of an institution that would shape British art for centuries.
General Knowledge Quiz
Squirrels help the forest by doing what? (Aerating the soil, planting trees, or scratching at tree trunks?) As of 2025, Duncan Ferguson, Richard Dunne, and Patrick Vieira hold the record for the most red cards in the Premier League. How many did they each receive? What does a pedometer (e.g., on a Fitbit) measure? In which category/genre did Elvis win his 3 Grammy Awards? What is the name of the Dandy Comic character Desperate Dan’s auntie who cooks his favourite food, Cow Pie? Using Morse Code, what is represented by 5 dots ( . . . . . )? In what year were yellow tennis balls introduced to the Wimbledon Championships? What musical instrument would a timpanist play? Which government post was held by the Scottish poet Robert Burns? Who replaced Paul Jones as the lead singer of the group Manfred Mann in 1966?
Authors and Books
Which literary character has the arch-enemy Erich von Stalhein, a German spy? In Edward Lear’s poem "The Owl & the Pussycat," how much was paid to the pig for the ring at the end of its nose? In which classic fiction novel does Sir Thomas Bertram own the central estate? According to the nursery rhyme, what did Tom, Tom, the Piper's son, steal? Which author wrote a series of 26 short stories, 2 plays, and a novel about the gentleman-thief called Raffles? In the children’s folk tale, who did Foxy Loxy and his cubs eat? Who wrote the 1980 Booker Prize-winning novel Rites of Passage? What is the name of Tom Hanks' character in the mystery-thriller movies The Da Vinci Code and Angels & Demons? In Roger Hargreaves’ Mr. Men books, what color is the character Mr. Wrong? What is the answer to the Ultimate Question of Life, the Universe, and Everything in Douglas Adams’ The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy?
Answers for April 25
General Knowledge
- Who won Oscars for both "Forrest Gump" and "Philadelphia"? Tom Hanks.
- Who was the author of "Pilgrim's Progress"? John Bunyan.
- What name is given to the final round on TV's "Countdown"? The Conundrum.
- Who composed the Enigma Variations? Edward Elgar.
- In Indian cuisine what is Naan? An unleavened flat bread.
- What is a beaver's home called? Lodge.
- Which of the tropics is in the Northern hemisphere? Tropic of Cancer.
- What do the Americans call an aubergine? Eggplant.
- What common farm animal was the Pagan symbol for wealth? Pig.
- Which motorway connects Liverpool with Hull across the Pennines? M62.
Cryptic
- The "Lone Star" state demands these compulsory financial contributions from its citizens: Texas/Taxes.
- A British Prime Minister likes the taste of this edible root of a tropical climbing plant: May/Yam.
- A European car manufacturer remains unbiased and impartial: Renault/Neutral.
- Would this ex-husband of Ava Gardner have been considered a worker in a skilled trade? Sinatra/Artisan.
- Something made from the heraldic term for silver would make a nice setting for this deep red vitreous silicate precious stone: Argent/Garnet.
- The portrayal of this tragic Shakespearean male role, getting a call for an encore from an English sporting hero of 1966? Romeo/Moore.
- A single man may well enjoy a visit to this Highlands area in Scotland which includes Fort William: Bachelor/Lochaber.
- This well-known herb may well have been served up aboard this famous 16th century flagship: Rosemary/May Rose.
- Saves goods from damage or destruction in the USA’s “Sin City”: Salvages/Las Vegas.
- In her day, would Queen Anne have been able to enjoy these Spanish snacks at her favourite racecourse? Tacos/Ascot.
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