On This Day in 1976: The Clash's Debut
On this day in 1976, British punk rock band the Clash gave their first public performance, opening for the Sex Pistols in a pub in Sheffield. This marked the beginning of one of the most influential punk bands in history.
General Knowledge Quiz
What type of food is a pomelo? A pomelo is a citrus fruit, similar to a grapefruit but larger.
What is the highest point in England? Scafell Pike in Cumbria, standing at 978 metres (3,209 feet).
In which English counties were these famous battles fought: Hastings (1066) in East Sussex, Naseby (1645) in Northamptonshire, Towton (1461) in North Yorkshire, Edgehill (1642) in Warwickshire, and Bosworth Field (1485) in Leicestershire.
Under which star sign would someone born on St. George's Day fall? St. George's Day is on April 23, which falls under Taurus.
What are salmon called during the first two years of their life? They are called parr.
With which club did England goalkeeper Gordon Banks begin his professional career? He began with Chesterfield.
What illness is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus? Glandular fever (infectious mononucleosis).
Who was the Head Coach of the GB Men's Football team at the 2012 Olympic Games? Stuart Pearce.
What metal is obtained from the ore Bauxite? Aluminium.
What does the acronym PDSA stand for? People's Dispensary for Sick Animals.
Cryptic River Quiz
A river runs through it: A question mark hangs over this river – the River Wye (sounds like 'why'). Do you need to be over twelve to swim in this one? The River Ouse (sounds like 'over twelve'?). To put it into academic parlance, this river 'indicates the location of whatever you are seeking' – the River Severn (sounds like 'seven'?). Midges are a nuisance in most rivers, but this one helped write a famous song for charity – the River Thames (referencing 'Do They Know It's Christmas?' by Band Aid). By the sound of it, this river isn't suitable for wild swimming – the River Lune (sounds like 'loon'?). Sounds like a Cockney enquiring about the ownership of an item – the River Avon (sounds like 'a van'?). This river of the far North would 'suit you Sir'! – the River Tay (sounds like 'tie'?). When it's fresh, a breath of this will make you feel good – the River Nene (sounds like 'neen'?). A Cockney's reply to 'Name the dry outer covering of some fruits or seeds'? – the River Hull (sounds like 'hull'?). Most rivers flow well but if you put a 'D' in front of this one's name, you'll only get a trickle! – the River Rother (with a D becomes 'Drother'?).
Answers for July 3
Questions: 1. With which country did Britain fight 'The War of Jenkins' Ear'? 2. On which motorway might lorries be parked as part of Operation Stack? 3. What type of hat was worn by Sherlock Holmes? 4. Which band recorded the 1985 album 'Brothers in Arms'? 5. Who was the Roman god of drink and intoxication? 6. How many minutes are there in a day? 7. How many time zones are there in Canada? 8. Which football club was managed by Alex Ferguson immediately prior to joining Manchester United? 9. Who had a UK number 1 in 1990 with 'Ice Ice Baby'? 10. Which river flows through the centre of Dublin? Answers: 1. Spain. 2. M20. 3. Deerstalker. 4. Dire Straits. 5. Bacchus. 6. 1440. 7. Six. 8. Aberdeen. 9. Vanilla Ice. 10. River Liffey.
