Trivia Quiz: From Ian McKellen to Phil Collins and World Cup Recipe Book
Trivia Quiz: Ian McKellen, Phil Collins, World Cup Recipes

On this day in 1939, British actor Sir Ian McKellen was born in Burnley. Test your knowledge with these trivia questions.

Sports Grounds and Championships

Which are the only two sports grounds that have hosted both a cricket test match and the FA Cup Final? Who is the only driver to have held both the Formula 1 World Championship and the Indy World Series at the same time?

Food Dishes from Around the World

With which countries do you associate the following food dishes: Apple Strudel, Nasi Goreng, Sauerkraut, Goulash, and Poutine?

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Shakespeare and the Olympics

In Shakespeare's play, what were the names of "The Two Gentlemen of Verona"? Which was the first city in the Southern Hemisphere to host the Summer Olympic Games? In which European country would you find the Dolomites? Which zodiac sign is represented by a fish?

Music and Literature

Released in 1981 and selling in excess of 10 million copies worldwide, what was the title of Phil Collins' first solo album? What is the eighth book of the Bible? What is the name of the tiger in Yann Martel's Booker prize winning novel "Life of Pi"?

World Cup 2026 Recipe Book

A recipe book inspired by the World Cup 2026 is a feast for football fans, combining culinary delights with the spirit of the tournament.

Answers for May 24: Medical and Human

  1. What or where is your Peritoneum? Lining of the abdominal cavity.
  2. Which part of your body is also known as the Cilium? Eyelash.
  3. In medical terms, what do you have if you are suffering from Strabismus? A squint.
  4. If you are suffering from Pruritus, you have an overwhelming urge to do what? Scratch.
  5. What does Bile do for your body? Helps break down fats during digestion.
  6. What is the more common name for the medical condition Hallux Valgus? Bunions.
  7. What part of the body is removed in the surgical procedure named a Cholecystectomy? Gallbladder.
  8. What is detected in a Gravindex Test? Pregnancy.
  9. Where in your body will you find your Beta Cells? Pancreas.
  10. What is the science and study of Trichology concerned with? Hair, scalp, and hair follicles.

General Knowledge Answers

  1. To within 2 years either side, in what year was the Old Age Pension first introduced in the UK (initially paying 5s for individuals and 7s 6d for married couples)? January 1909.
  2. In the Hanna-Barbera cartoon The Perils of Penelope Pitstop, what was the name of Sylvester Sneekly's sinister alter-ego? The hooded claw.
  3. On the BBC1 quiz series Bridge of Lies, how many Stepping Statement Pods are there in total on the floor of the Bridge? 32.
  4. What tubes connect your kidneys to your bladder? Ureters.
  5. What is the specific geometric shape of a 20p coin? Heptagon.
  6. Which Radio 1 DJ and TV presenter was the lead singer of the English novelty band St. Cecilia, who reached No. 12 in 1971? Jonathan King.
  7. In which country is Woomera located (a military and aerospace site used to launch early British space missions)? Australia.
  8. What collective names are given to baby rats? Kittens or pups.
  9. Which historical county was bordered (pre-1974) by Northumberland, County Durham, Westmorland, Lancashire, and the Scottish borders? Cumberland.
  10. On BBC Radio 4's Desert Island Discs, how many records of your choice are you allowed to take to the island? 8.

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