Pauls Quiz 263 (Questions only)

1. Which 19th century defeat turned into a resounding victory in Brighton England on the 6th of April, 1974?

2. Until 1911, Chinese males had to wear what as a symbol of submission?

3. In which hit song from the mid 70s (No. 1 USA, No. 7 UK) would you find all of the following?
'Go-cart Mozart', 'New mown chaperone', 'Silicone sister', 'Madman drummers' and a 'Brimstone baritone anti cyclone rolling stone preacher'.

4. What is Harry Potter's favourite kind of beer?

5. As of 2015, plus or minus 60 minutes, what is the record time for the fastest cross channel swim? (Dover to Cap Gris Nez)

6. What are the vast lowland plains in Argentina called?

7. Name the two hit songs from the Bee Gees with an east coast US state in the song title. One point for each correct answer.

8. The world's largest nocturnal primate, the Aye Aye, is native to which country?

9. What is the name given to a dictionary that explains the history and origin of words?

10. What is the name of the salt flats near the Great Salt lake in Utah where land speed records were broken?