Aida set 1001-1500

113. Its title literally translates from Danish as "The Castle". Which Danish TV series that was broadcast from 2010 to 2013, tells the story of Birgitte Nyborg a minor centrist politician played by Sidse Babett Knudsen and her rise to become Danish Prime Minister?

113. Borgen

114. Which great Irish jockey rode "Papillon" to victory in the Grand National at his first attempt in 2000? In 2005 he picked up a second National win on "Hedgehunter"?

114. Ruby Walsh

115. Debuting in 1999 at the Geneva Motor Show. The "Zonda" is a series of mid-engine sports cars made by which Italian car manufacturer?

115. Pagani

116. Based on a 12th century tragedy, that told the story of the Cornish knight Tristan and the Irish princess Iseult. The opera "Tristan und Isolde" which premiered in 1865, was a work by which great composer?

116. Richard Wagner

117. Later played on film by Johnny Depp. Raoul Duke is the main character and narrator of which novel, that was first published in Rolling Stone magazine in 1971?

117. Fear and Loathing In Las Vegas

118. "They call me Mister Tibbs!" is a famous line spoken by Sidney Poitier's character in which Academy Award winning 1967 film?

118. In The Heat of The Night

119. The only Alfred Hitchcock film to win the Best Picture Award at the Academy Awards, was based on a novel by which author? The film in question was released in 1940 and starred Laurence Olivier and Jean Fontaine.

119. Daphne Du Maurier

12. The mysterious Red Shadow is the title character in which 1926 Sigmund Romberg and Oscar Hammerstein musical? It was inspired by the 1925 uprising of the Riffs, a group of Moroccan fighters, against French colonial rule.

12. The Desert Song

120. What colour bags do Scampi N Lemon flavoured Nik Naks come in?

120. Green

121. First sold in 1998, what brand name is the most commonly used name of the drug Sildenafil? It can be used to treat Pulmonary hypertension, but its most common use is for making a certain something hard.

121. Viagra

122. The second show court at the site of the French Open, is named in honour of which great female tennis player (1899-1938)? Between 1919 and 1925 she won the Ladies Singles title at Wimbledon 6 times.

122. Suzanne Lenglen

123. Broadcast to an estimated 40 million listeners per week. Which Dutch DJ hosts the Thursday night radio show "A State of Trance"?

123. Armin Van Buuren

124. Considered one of the finest portraits ever produced. Which pope did Diego Velazquez produce a portrait of on a trip to Italy in 1650? (Regnal name and number)

124. Innocent X

125. Nicknamed the "Eighth Wonder of the World", what was the name of the famous room or chamber in the Catherine Palace near Saint Petersburg which mysteriously disappeared during World War Two?

125. The Amber Room

126. His nations only Olympic medallist. Which Namibian sprinter won silver medals in the Men's 100 and 200 metres at both the 1992 and 1996 Summer Olympics?

126. Frankie Fredericks

127. Although he began his career in furniture design. Which Belgian fashion designer has served as creative director at Jil Sander (2005-2012), Christian Dior (2012-2015) and Calvin Klein (2016-2018)? In 2020 he became co-creative director of Prada, in partnership with Miuccia Prada.

127. Raf Simons

128. What is the three word name of the annual feature in Tatler magazine, which is described as a compilation of "the most eligible, most beddable, most exotically plumaged birds and blokes in town"?

128. Little Black Book

129. Which 9 CE battle against an alliance of Germanic tribes is considered one of the greatest defeats of the Roman Empire? The battle took place in an area now in Lower Saxony and the Germanic forces were led by the legendary leader Arminius.

129. Battle of the Teutoberg Forest

13. Nicknamed "Marshal Forward" for his aggressive tactics. Which Prussian military leader is best known for his successes against Napoleon at The Battle of Leipzig (1813) and The Battle of Waterloo (1815)? Which were both achieved after he had turned 70.

13. Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher

130. A former prominent supporter of Tony Benn in the early 1980s. Which British Labour Party activist founded the (hopefully consigned to history) pro-Corbyn organisation, Momentum, in 2015?

130. Jon Lansman

131. What is the name of the horseshoe-shaped bone situated in the anterior midline of the neck between the chin and the thyroid cartilage?

131. Hyoid Bone

132. In the 2020 NBA All-Star game 6 of the 10 starters were born in the United States of America, while Greece and Slovenia each provided 1 starter. Which African country provided two starters? The players from this country were Joel Embiid and Pascal Siakam.

132. Cameroon

133. Starring Armie Hammer and Timothee Chalamet, the 2017 film "Call Me by Your Name" was the final film in the "Desire trilogy" of which Italian director?

133. Luca Guadignino

134. Two of his descendants "Brian Ua Neil" and "Edward Bruce" would late make claims on the Irish High Kingship. From 1166 to 1193, which man served as the last High King of Ireland before the Norman Invasion?

134. Ruaidri Ua Conchobair

135. Interrupted by the Gunpowder Plot, what nickname was given to the first parliament called by James I? The parliament ran from 1604 to 1611, sitting in five sessions.

135. Blessed Parliament

136. Pierre Bonnard, Maurice Denis, Paul Ranson, Édouard Vuillard, Ker-Xavier Roussel, Félix Vallotton, and Paul Sérusier, were all members of which group of young French artists, who were active between 1888 and 1900?

136. Les Nabis

137. What was the stage name of the English singer born Ronald Wycherley in 1940?

137. Billy Fury

138. Which opera, that premiered in 1805, was the only completed opera by Ludwig Van Beethoven?

138. Fidelio

139. On 6 May, 1954, which British middle distance runner and neurologist became the first person to run a sub 4-minute mile?

139. Roger Bannister

14. Comprised of the Cenozoic, Mesozoic and Paleozoic Eras. What is the name of the current geological eon? It covers the most recent 541 million years and is the one during which abundant animal and plant life has existed.

14. Phanerozoic

140. Sold for 400 Francs at the annual exhibition of Les XX, 1890 in Brussels. "The Red Vineyard" was the only painting sold in which great artist's lifetime?

140. Vincent Van Gogh

141. Found in 1790, in a small village in Scotland. What is the only chemical element named after a place in Britain?

141. Strontium

142. Which man scored the 2nd goal for England in the 1966 FIFA World Cup Final? He was then a club mate of hat-trick hero Sir Geoff Hurst.

142. Martin Peters

143. At 12:01 a.m on 1 August 1981, the video to which song became the first to be shown on MTV in the USA?

143. Video Killed Radio Star

144. American gangster Al Capone, was finally jailed in 1931 for which crime? He was sentenced to 11 years in prison for the crime.

144. Tax Evasion

145. "Goodbye, Farewell and Amen" the February 28, 1983 finale of which classic American sitcom, achieved viewing figures of over 105 million people?

145. MASH

146. Appearing in the World Quiz Championships as a question pretty much every year. Which Austrian composer (1732-1809) is widely known by the epithet "Father of the Symphony"?

146. Joseph Haydn

147. Born in Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire, circa 1100. Nicholas Breakspear is the only British born person to have served in which role?

147. Pope

148. "Jesus Wept" is the shortest verse in the King James Bible. For whom was Jesus weeping in this verse?

148. Lazarus

149. Before New York born Boris Johnson became Prime Minister, who had been the only UK Prime Minister to have been born outside the British Isles?

149. Andrew Bonar Law

15. The 2002 post-apocalyptic fiction novel "Metro 2033" and its sequels, are the most famous work by which modern Russian author? The novel spawned a large media franchise including a video game adaptation.

15. Dmitry Glukhovsky

150. On which plants did Czech scientist Gregor Mendel conduct a series of experiments from 1856 to 1863, that helped established many of the rules of heredity in animals and plants?

150. Pea Plants

151. Argentine architect Cesar Pelli, was the designer of which pair of giant skyscrapers in Kuala Lumpur? From 1998 to 2004 they were the tallest buildings in the world.

151. Petronas Towers

152. In 1924, which French ski resort became the first to host the Winter Olympics?

152. Chamonix

153. After losing the control over his creation he was reported to be "bitter and betrayed by the very organisation he had helped, so admirably, to promote." Which English technical draughtsman is best known for creating the London Underground Tube map in 1931?

153. Harry Beck

154. After being found guilty of both corrupting the minds of the youth of Athens and of impiety. The ancient philosopher Socrates was sentenced to death, by drinking a mixture containing which highly poisonous flowering plant?

154. Hemlock

155. Vladimir and Estragon are the main characters in which classic play that premiered in Paris, in 1953?

155. Waiting For Godot

156. Which two famous authors died on 22 November, 1963? They passed away on the same day as John F Kennedy.

156. CS Lewis and Aldous Huxley

157. Born in Rome, in 1930. Which man flew the command module on the Apollo 11 mission? Unlike his better known colleagues Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, he did not get to step on the moon.

157. Michael Collins

158. His mother was the founder of the Casbah Coffee Club, in important early entertainment venue in Liverpool. Which man is best known as being the Beatles drummer before they achieved worldwide fame?

158. Pete Best

159. Unsurprisingly given its former name it is the only Central American country where English is an official language. By what name was the modern day country Belize known from 1862 to 1973? During this time it was a British Crown colony.

159. British Honduras

16. Which American film producer has been the president of Marvel film studios since 2007? He has been the producer on all 23 of the films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and his films have taken nearly $27 billion dollars at the box office.

16. Kevin Feige

160. Against then which Sultanate did Britain fight the shortest war in history on 25 August, 1896? The war lasted between 38 and 45 minutes, before a British victory was declared.

160. Zanzibar

161. Which Northern Irish shipyard and ship builders, are best known as the builders of the Olympic-class trio: RMS Titanic, RMS Olympic and RMS Britannic?

161. Harland and Wolff

162. What was the only completed opera by Hungarian composer Bela Bartok?

162. Bluebeard's Castle

163. What is the most populated US state capital? As of 2018 it is the 5th most populated city in the United States.

163. Phoenix

164. Which much beloved British actor and comedian, made the first withdrawal from a voucher based cash dispensing machine? Doing so on Tuesday 27 June 1967.

164. Reg Varney

165. In the late 3rd/early 4th century, which landlocked country became the first country to officially adopt Christianity as its official religion?

165. Armenia

166. Built between 1925 and 1975 in the style of an Italian village. Which tourist village in Gwynedd, was built by Sir Clough Williams-Ellis and served as the location of the "The Village" in the 1960s TV show The Prisoner?

166. Portmeirion

167. Residents of Rapa Nui, also known as Easter Island, have citizenship of which country?

167. Chile

168. Which legendary athlete, is best known for his achievement of winning the 5,000m, 10,000m and Marathon at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics?

168. Emil Zapotek

169. Who is the only US President who did not speak English as a first language? (No, Trump speaking Moron doesn't count)

169. Martin Van Buren

17. Abdurajak Abubakar Janjalani was the founder and leader until his 1998 death, of which Islamic terrorist organisation that is based around the Jolo and Basilan islands of the Philippines? In 2004 they were responsible for the bombing of Superferry 14, which was the worst terrorist attack in Phillipines history.

17. Abu Sayyaf

170. Under the reign of which Roman Emperor, did the conquest of Britain begin in AD 43? It was a gradual process that would not be completed until AD 87.

170. Claudius

171. Documenting the adverse environmental effects caused by the indiscriminate use of pesticides. "Silent Spring" was a key 1962 environmental science book by which environmentalist?

171. Rachel Carson

172. Two chestnuts combined in one here. Tehamana was the 2nd wife of which great artist? He had married her during his time living in Tahiti. The artist in question had also been a close friend and living companion of Vincent Van Gogh.

172. Paul Gauguin

173. In Greek Mythology, Zeus transformed into which bird in order to seduce the Princess Leda?

173. Swan

174. Which inactive stratovolcano in the Andes, is at a higher point than the summit of Mount Everest when it is measured from the centre of the Earth?

174. Chimborazo

175. Lord Alfred Douglas (1870-1945), a British author, poet, translator and political commentator. Is maybe now best known, as the lover of which very famous person, who lived from 1854-1900?

175. Oscar Wilde

176. A traditional quiz chestnut is that Spencer Perceval is the only British Prime Minister to have been assassinated. But which merchant was responsible for the murder of Perceval?

176. John Bellingham

177. In 1970, which then Lotus driver became the first (and so far only) person to posthumously win the Formula One World Drivers Championship? He had been killed during the practice of that year's Italian Grand Prix?

177. Jochen Rindt

178. Formerly married to James Cameron from 1989 to 1991. Who is the only female to have won the Best Director Award at the Academy Awards?

178. Kathryn Bigelow

179. "Puffinus Puffinus" is the scientific name of which mid sized bird?

179. Manx Sheerwater

18. (NEXT 30 QUESTION ARE ON RECENT NBA) During the 2010 offseason Lebron James decided to leave his hometown Cleveland Cavaliers, to team up with Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh at which franchise?

18. Miami Heat

180. Colombian dancer and choreographer Alberto "Beto" Perez, created which international exercise fitness program in the late 1990s?

180. Zumba

181. Washington D.C, the capital of the United States is one of the two world capitals named after the SURNAMES of US presidents. Which African capital city is the other?

181. Monrovia

182. Which John Ford film famously defeated "Citizen Kane", "The Maltese Falcon" and "Sergeant York" to win the Best Picture at the 1942 Academy Awards?

182. How Green Was My Valley

183. A demonstration sport at the 1952 Summer Olympics. Which traditional ball-batting game, whose name literally translates to "Nest ball", is considered the national sport of Finland?

183. Pesapello

184. Which major Southern Hemisphere city was named after the man who served as British Prime Minister from 1835-1841?

184. Melbourne

185. Queen Lili'uokalani who reigned from January 1891 to January 1893, was the last monarch of which then independent Kingdom?

185. Hawaii

186. And finally which hair coat colour of horses consists of a reddish-to-brown coat with a mane and tail the same or lighter in colour than the coat?

186. Chestnut

187. In 2008, twins Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss settled a lawsuit for $65 million, with which founder of Facebook? They claimed that their idea for a website "ConnectU" had been stolen and turned into Facebook by the man in question.

187. Mark Zuckerberg

188. Born in Poland. Which physicist and chemist was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize? She was also the first and only woman to win two Nobel Prizes and is also the only person to win a Nobel Prize in two different sciences.

188. Marie Curie

189. Sam Spade in "The Maltese Falcon", Rick Blaine in "Casablanca" and Charlie Allnut in "The African Queen", are amongst the roles of which iconic 20th century US actor?

189. Humphrey Bogart

19. Possibly the greatest individual playoff run in NBA history. Which iconic European NBA star, won the Finals MVP as he led the Dallas Mavericks to the 2011 NBA championship?

19. Dirk Nowitzki

190. Serving in the office from 1916 to 1922, which man was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom at the end of WW1? He was also the final member of the Liberal Party to serve in the role.

190. David Lloyd-George

191. Often referred to as "The best since Bradman" due to his incredibly high test batting average. Which cricketer was removed as Australia captain in 2018, for his involvement in the ball-tampering scandal that occurred during a match against South Africa?

191. Steve Smith

192. From 1961-1966, Terry Brooks was the first person to play which blonde, spectacle-wearing young child in a UK TV advert?

192. Milky Bar Kid

193. Credited with 80 air combat victories during the war. By what nickname was the German WW1 fighter pilot Manfred von Richthofen best known? He is considered the premier combat ace during WW1.

193. Red Baron

194. Also known for his TV series on the subjects of wine and toys. Which motoring journalist, who is nicknamed "Captain Slow", is best known for spending over a decade as one of the hosts of the TV series "Top Gear"?

194. James May

195. The mother of American actor and filmmaker Rob Reiner. Estelle Reiner had her most enduring film role, as the elderly diner who says the line "I'll have what she's having" in response to Meg Ryan's character loudly faking an orgasm, in which 1980s film?

195. When Harry Met Sally

196. By what name is the character Cio-Cio-san better known in an 1904 opera by Puccini? Set in Nagasaki, Japan, the opera is one of the most commonly performed in the world.

196. Madame Butterfly

197. Also the name of a modern-day city in the United States. Which city that was abandoned during the 7th century A.D. was the capital city of Egypt during the Old Kingdom period of c. 2686 B.C.- c. 2181 B.C.?

197. Memphis

198. Although her actions that year were mostly met with a negative reaction. Who, in 1936, became the first female to be named Time Magazine Person of the Year?

198. Wallis Simpson

199. Telling the true story of the declining health of an 18th and 19th century British monarch. Actor Nigel Hawthorne was nominated for a 1995 Best Actor Oscar for his role in which film, based on an Alan Bennett play?

199. The Madness of King George

2. What links the state capitals of Missouri, Nevada, Oklahoma and Utah?

2. Word "City" In The Name

20. And on the topic of the Mavericks. Which prodigiously talented Slovenian was named 2019 NBA Rookie of the Year in his first year with the Mavs?

20. Luka Doncic

200. Which southern US state completes the titles of the following songs: __________ On My Mind (Ray Charles, 1960), The Night the Lights Went Out in ________ (Vicki Lawrence, 1972), Midnight Train to ________ (Gladys Knight and the Pips, 1973)?

200. Georgia

201. Which Latin phrase is used for professional work undertaken voluntarily and without payment? It generally describes work carried out by professionals for free, for those who cannot afford to offer payment.

201. Pro Bono

202. The maternal Grandfather of which hugely successful fashion designer, was a Chinese warlord named Wu Junsheng, who was killed in a 1928 railroad bombing?

202. Vera Wang

203. What name is shared by the Mother of the Gods in Greek mythology and a large bird that is closely related to the ostrich and emu?

203. Rhea

204. Made up of Fluorine, Chlorine, Bromine, Iodine and Astatine. What is the name of group 17 on the periodic table?

204. Halogens

205. What word describes a country that is completely surrounded by the territory of another country? Lesotho, San Marino and Vatican City are the only three examples of this type of country.

205. Enclave

206. Which iconic world monument is found at the peak of the Corcovado mountain in the Tijuca forest? The monument in question was the best known work of French sculptor Paul Landowski.

206. Christ The Redeemer

207. Valegro is the horse of which hugely successful British dressage rider? Riding Valegro she won gold in the Individual Dressage at the 2012 and 2016 Summer Olympics.

207. Charlotte Dujardin

208. Musician Adam Schlesinger became one of the first well known deaths from Coronavirus. He came to fame as a member of which American rock band? The band are best known for a 2003 song and an accompanying video starring an ex-wife of Rod Stewart.

208. Fountains of Wayne

209. NFL Hall of fame quarterbacks Joe Montana and Steve Young won a combined 5 Superbowls between 1981 and 1994 for which west coast NFL franchise?

209. San Francisco 49ers

21. Another contender for the greatest individual run in NBA playoff history is which Small Forward's Finals MVP winning performance, in leading the Toronto Raptors to the 2019 NBA Championship?

21. Kawhi Leonard

210. The '14 July Revolution' saw the overthrow of King Faisal II and ten years later the '17 July Revolution' saw the establishment of the Ba'ath Party dictatorship. These are seen as key moments in the 20th century history of which nation?

210. Iraq

211. Seen as particularly key in increasing the popularity of French food amongst the people of Britain. The 1950 work "A Book of Mediterranean Food" was written by which British cookery writer?

211. Elizabeth David

212. What generic name is given to a grammatically simplified means of communication that develops between two or more groups that do not have a language in common? Typically, its vocabulary and grammar are limited and often drawn from several languages.

212. Pidgin

213. First launched by English wine-merchant IDV in 1986. Which brand of gin takes its name from both the popularity of gin in India during the British Raj and a Gem that was mined in Sri Lanka and is now on display at the Smithsonian?

213. Bombay Sapphire

214. In the Bible's Book of Exodus, Zipporah is mentioned as the wife of which important biblical prophet?

214. Moses

215. Both executed by the Nazi party in 1943. Hans and Sophie Scholl were members of which non-violent resistance group in Nazi Germany during WW2?

215. The White Rose

216. In the 1980s Grace Slick had a number of hits with the band "Starship". Starship were the 4th band the talented singer-songwriter had been a part of. But with which band did she record the classic 1967 song "White Rabbit"?

216. Jefferson Airplane

217. Following on from the previous question. Starship's 1986 hit "Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now" appeared as the title song on which 1987 romantic comedy film? The film starred Andrew McCarthy as an artist who gets a job as a department-store window dresser.

217. Mannequin

218. Known for its horrendous smell, NH3 is the chemical formula for which gas?

218. Ammonia

219. Originally running from 1965 to 1968. Which Sci-Fi TV series, focused on the adventures of the Robinson Family?

219. Lost in Space

22. In 2012 and 2013, which then Chicago Bulls Small Forward became the first British player to play in the NBA All-Star Game?

22. Luol Deng

220. The final launch of the Saturn V rocket took place in 1973 and carried which US space station into orbit? It remained in orbit for six years before breaking up during re-entry and showering debris over parts of Western Australia.

220. Skylab

248. Japan's most active volcano Mt Aso, is located on which of Japan's main islands? The island in question is the third largest Japanese island.

248. Kyushu

249. Espagnole, tomato, bechamel, hollandaise and which other sauce make up the five "Mother sauces" of French cuisine? The sauce in question is a savoury sauce, made from a roux and a light stock.

249. Velouté

25. In 2014 the franchise in Charlotte took back the "Hornets" nickname from New Orleans. From 2004 to 2014 Charlotte had used which other nickname in their franchise name?

25. Bobcats

250. Discounting his middle name "Harmenszoon". Which two words complete the full name off the Dutch artist "Rembrandt ___ ____"?

250. Van Rijn

251. How many sides does a polygon known as a "Tetradecagon" have?

251. Fourteen

252. After the bombing of the cathedral in 1940, Provost Richard Howard had the words "Father Forgive" inscribed on the wall behind the altar of the ruined building, of which English city's cathedral?

252. Coventry

253. Noted for fully establishing Sharia law and Islamic economics throughout the Indian subcontinent. By what 9 letter sobriquet was the sixth Mughal emperor Muhi-ud-Din Muhammad best known? He ruled over most the Indian subcontintent for nearly half a century.

253. Aurangzeb

254. Now one of the most recognisable players in world football. Which footballer had spells on loan at Leyton Orient, Millwall and Norwich, before he was a household name?

254. Harry Kane

255. The forces of FRELIMO were key in which country's fight for independence? FRELIMO were a key figure in the bloody Civil War fought in the country between 1977 to 1992.

255. Mozambique

256. In his career has won three Brit Awards for Best British Producer and also won a Grammy Award for producing Seal's 1994 hit "Kiss from a Rose". Which man first came to fame as the singer and bassist in the British new wave band "The Buggles"?

256. Trever Horn

257. "All the world's a stage, And all the men and women merely players." This begins a monologue by the character Jaques, in which play by William Shakespeare?

257. As You Like It

258. Located in the Norwegian city of Bergen. What is the name of the former home of Edvard Grieg, which has been transformed into a museum dedicated to him?

258. Troldhaugen

259. Her political career ended in scandal from corruption charges while she was the European Commissioner for Research, Science and Technology. From 1991 to 1992 who became the first and so far only woman to serve as Prime Minister of France?

259. Edith Cresson

26. What 9 letter name was given to the cultural phenomenon generated around little known Harvard grad and New York Knicks point guard Jeremy Lin, when he rose to fame during the 2011-12 season? Lin had become the first American of Taiwanese descent to play in the NBA.

26. Linsanity

260. In 1325, an eagle, cactus and serpent were said to have been seen on a small island in Lake Texcoco. A temple and dwellings were then built around this island. These dwellings would go on to become which powerful city of the Aztec Empire?

260. Tenochtitlan

261. From 2013 to 2018 American swimmer Katie Ledecky was voted World Female Swimmer of the Year 5 out of 6 times. Which Swedish swimmer, who claimed a gold medal in the 100m Butterfly at the 2016 Summer Olympics, won the award in 2017?

261. Sarah Sjostrom

262. Which country has the most letters in its name, of all the UN country's with a single word name?

262. Liechtenstein

263. Depicting the three daughters of James Waldegrave, 2nd Earl Waldegrave. The 1780-81 portrait "The Ladies Waldegrave" is a work by which English artist?

263. Joshua Reynolds

264. From 1829 to 1837 Andrew Jackson served as the first Democrat President of America. Which man, who had served as Jackson's vice-president, succeeded him in the role? He served just one term as President, from 1837 to 1841.

264. Martin Van Buren

265. Which artist born in London in 1963 was the first woman to win the Turner Prize? Winning in 1993 for her concrete cast of a House.

265. Rachel Whiteread

266. Director Ingmar Bergman said of him "________ for me is the greatest (director), the one who invented a new language, true to the nature of film, as it captures life as a reflection, life as a dream". Which Soviet film director (1932-1986) directed the films "Andrei Rublev" (1966), "Solaris" (1972), "Mirror" (1975), and "Stalker" (1979)?

266. Andrei Tarkovsky

267. Photo 51 was a key piece of evidence in identifying the structure of DNA. It was taken by Raymond Gosling, who was working under the direction of which great 20th century scientist?

267. Rosalind Franklin

268. The "Purple People Eaters" was the nickname given to which NFL team's fearsome defensive line from the late 1960s to the late 1970s? From 1973 to 1976 the team made 3 Superbowls but didn't win any.

268. Minnesota Vikings

269. Featuring songs such as "Foxy Lady", "Manic Depression" and "3rd Stone from the Sun". What was the name of the critically acclaimed 1967 debut album by the Jimi Hendrix Experience?

269. Are You Experienced

27. The phrase has in recent years became the nickname of star center Joel Embiid. What two word phrase was coined by then Philadelphia 76ers General Manager Sam Hinkle, to describe their plan of gutting their team and losing huge amounts of game in order to acquire high draft picks.

27. The Process

270. The offices of "GlobeLink News" is the setting of which British sitcom of the 1990s?

270. Drop The Dead Donkey

271. Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley make up which American country music duo? Their 2012 debut single "Cruise" is the highest selling digital country song of all time.

271. Florida Georgia Line

272. Ian McCulloch is best known an the founding vocalist of which Liverpool based English rock band? The band had their first UK Top 10 hit in 1983 with the song "The Cutter"

272. Echo and The Bunnymen

273. What is the full English title of the 1786 Mozart opera that features the character "Count Almaviva"?

273. The Marriage of Figaro

274. What was the subtitle of the 1981 film, which was the first in the Indiana Jones film franchise?

274. Raiders of the Lost Ark

275. Which Greek basketball player for the Milwaukee Bucks is the reigning MVP of the NBA? His precocious ability at a young age has led to comparisons with Michael Jordan and Lebron James.

275. Giannis Antetokounmpo

276. With which song did Dana win the 1970 Eurovision Song Contest for Ireland? The song represented a return to the ballad style song that had dominated the early days of Eurovision.

276. All Kinds of Everything

277. Her later career was hampered by alcoholism and drug abuse. Which actress played the title role in the 1966 TV drama Cathy Come Home?

277. Carol White

278. "Rachel Lapp" and "Kathryn Murphy" are 1980s film roles played by which actress?

278. Kelly McGillis

279. Coming second in a list of 100 great black Britons in 2004. Who was the first black Bishop in the Church of England, when he served as Bishop of Croydon from 1985 to 2003?

279. Wilfried Wood

28. Doing so during the 2010s. Which player became the first person to be unanimously named MVP in an NBA season?

28. Stephen Curry

280. Called by the Ottomans "Lion of Lechistan". What was the surname of the 17th century King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania, who had the regnal name John III?

280. Sobieski

281. What was the name of the cowboy hat wearing (because nothing screams closet homosexual more than that) pastor, who founded the Westboro Baptist Church in 1955?

281. Fred Phelps

282. The earliest surviving English language book written by a woman, is the 1373 work Revelations of Divine Love by which English mystic of the Middle Ages?

282. Julian of Norwich

283. For which song did Andrew Lloyd Webber win the 1996 Best Original Song at the Academy Awards?

283. You Must Love Me

284. Which man, who has also captained a successful European team at the Ryder Cup, holed the winning putt for Europe in the 2002 Ryder Cup?

284. Paul McGinley

285. What is the name of the rain god in Mayan mythology? He is often depicted holding a lightning axe

285. Chaac

286. Known for its particularly high alcohol content. What is the name of the plum brandy, that is the national drink of the Czech Republic and Slovakia?

286. Slivovitz

287. Which King of the English was stabbed to death by Leofa, a convicted outlaw, at Pucklechurch in Gloucestershire on 26 May 946? Leofa had apparently attacked the King's servant and the King was killed in a brawl that followed.

287. Edmund I

288. Which was the only European country whose top flight football league carried on playing during the Coronavirus outbreak?

288. Belarus

289. Which astronomer (1611-1687) has gained a reputation as the "founder of lunar topography"? During his lifetime he described ten new constellations, seven of which are still recognised by astronomers today.

289. Johannes Hevelius

29. Which NBA All Star of the 2010s is the son of a former Grand Slam winning Tennis player?

29. Joakim Noah

290. American actress and model Lana Clarkson, was the 2003 murder victim of which famous man?

290. Phil Spector

291. Which 1901 play of August Strindberg (that premiered in 1907) is seen as an important precursor to expressionism and surrealism, it features a goddess named Agnes who descends to earth?

291. A Dream Play

292. His 2018 collaboration "Happier" with Bastille earned him a UK number 2 single. What is the stage name of the US DJ who was born Christopher Comstock?

292. Marshmello

293. It is obtained by reduction of the oxide with sodium, magnesium, aluminium, or by electrolysis. The darkish grey mineral Pyrolusite is an important ore of which chemical element?

293. Manganese

294. What is the name of the episode of "Only Fools and Horses" in which the iconic "Chandelier scene" appears?

294. A Touch of Glass

295. Led by Union commander James Blunt (no not that one). In which state was the December 7, 1862, Battle of Prairie Grove fought? It was an important strategic victory for the Union in the US Civil War.

295. Arkansas

296. Later a member of the glam rock band Rabbit. Which Welsh-Australian singer was the lead singer on AC/DC's debut single, before being replaced by Bon Scott?

296. Dave Evans

297. 'It's cold here in the city. It always seems that way. And I've been thinking about you almost everyday' are the opening lines of which 1975 John Denver song?

297. I'm Sorry

298. In 2003, which Russian mathematician proved the Poincare Conjecture? This was the first of mathematics Millennium Problems to be solved.

298. Grigori Perelman

299. In 2018, who became the first former walk-on to win college American Football's Heisman Trophy? Later in the same year he was drafted first overall in the NFL Draft by the Cleveland Browns

299. Baker Mayfield

3. Following on from "Platoon" (1986) and "Born on the Fourth of July", which 1993 film was the third in Oliver Stone's Vietnam War trilogy? The film was based on a series of books by Vietnamese humanitarian Le Ly Hasylip, reflecting on her memories of the war.

3. Heaven and Earth

30. The 2019-20 season was postponed when which Utah Jazz center tested positive for Coronavirus? This was particularly notable as only two days previously he had mocked fears of the virus and wiped his hands on reporters equipment.

30. Rudy Gobert

300. The song "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" is best known for its 1983 release by Cyndi Lauper. But which man wrote and recorded the original 1979 version of the song?

300. Robert Hazard

301. Known for her enthusiastic and emotional presenting style, described by some as "vaguely menacing". What is the name of the North Korean newsreader, known for her pink wardrobe and chilling announcements regarding the regime's nuclear tests?

301. Ri Chun-Hee

302. Deborah Bone, who in 2015 was posthumously awarded an MBE for her work as a pioneering children's mental health nurse, was the subject of which major hit song of the 1990s?

302. Disco 2000

303. Scott Meslow called it "the first great sitcom of the streaming era". Which actress played the title role in the Netflix comedy "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt" from 2015 to 2019?

303. Ellie Kemper

304. Which Czech philosopher, pedagogue and theologian (1592-1670) is considered the father of modern education? In his book Didactica Magna, he set out his concept of universal education and he would go on to champion this in schools across Europe.

304. Jan Amos Komensky

305. Described in 2002 by Robert Fulford as "the best dramatic work ever done specifically for television". What is the name of Krzysztof Kieslowski's 1989 Polish drama series telling the story of the Ten Commandments?

305. Dekalog

306. The first in-flight fatality in the history of space-flight. Which Soviet cosmonaut died after a parachute failure caused his Soyuz 1 capsule to crash into the ground on re-entry, on 24th April 1967?

306. Vladimir Komarov

307. "The Sixty Dome Mosque" and "The Tomb of Khan Jahan" are part of which UNESCO World Heritage Site found in Bangladesh?

307. Mosque City of Bagerhat

308. The location of the first Lightning Network transaction was completed on the site in 2017. Which early spin off of Bitcoin was founded by Charlie Lee in 2011?

308. Litecoin

309. Known for his studies of the Urethra. What was the name of the German physician after whom the G-Spot is named?

309. Ernst Grafenburg

31. In the 16-17, 17-18, 18-19 seasons Russell Westbrook averaged a triple-double during the NBA season. Who is the only other player to achieve this in NBA history? He did so in the 1961-62 season.

31. Oscar Robertson

310. The father of Guru Gobind Singh. Which man was the ninth of the ten Gurus of the Sikh religion? He was executed in 1675 under the orders of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb, for refusing to convert to Islam.

310. Tegh Bahadur

311. Telling the story of Bobby Burns, who lives in a quiet Northumberland village during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Which man wrote the award winning 2003 children's novel "The Fire-Eaters"?

311. David Almond

312. What is the name of the strong north-easterly wind in Cumbria, which blows down the south-west slope of the Cross Fell escarpment? It is the only named wind in the British Isles.

312. Helm Wind

313. The book influenced thinkers such as Marx, Darwin and Neitschze. Which man wrote the 1841 philosophical book "The Essence of Christianity"?

313. Ludwig Feuerbach

314. What was the stage name of the Caribbean rapper who appeared on Peter Andre's 90s number two "Mysterious Girl"? After the release he withdrew from public life, until making a comeback with Andre on stage at the O2 in 2013.

314. Bubbler Ranx

315. Killed in 1943 during the Allied invasion of Italy. Which Yorkshire slow left arm spinner holds the record for the best single innings first class cricket bowling figures, taking all 10 wickets for just 10 runs against Nottinghamshire in 1932?

315. Hedley Verity

316. Many people will know that the Roman Emperor Commodus was strangled to death in his bath in AD 192. But what was the name of the wrestler who was responsible for his murder? He shared his name with a figure in mythology.

316. Narcissus

317. "The Upstate Onion Farmer" was the nickname of which US Middleweight boxer? He was voted The Ring magazine fighter of the year in 1957 after a shock victory over Sugar Ray Robinson.

317. Carmen Basilio

318. In 1872, which cricket ground in Glasgow played host to the first ever international football match? The match ended in a 0-0 draw between Scotland and England.

318. Hamilton Crescent

319. Which Spanish film poster designer is known for his work on prominent films such as: Doctor Zhivago (1965), For a Few Dollars More (1965), The Ten Commandments (1956), Some Like It Hot (1959), Psycho (1960), La gran familia (1962), and Dr. No (1962)?

319. Macario Gomez Quibus

32. Which was the only franchise who failed to make the NBA playoffs during the 2010s?

32. Sacramento Kings

320. His expression "Bir kərə yüksələn bayraq, bir daha enməz!" ("The flag once raised will never fall!") became the motto of the independence movement in Azerbaijan in the 20th century. Which statesman and scholar (1884-1955) is considered the father of the nation in Azerbaijan?

320. Mammad Amin Rasulzadeh

321. The "First Love" was the signature dress of which Irish fashion designer (1921-1998)? She is considered a member of the "Big Three" Irish fashion designers (along with Irene Gilbert and Raymond Kenna/Kay Peterson).

321. Sybil Connolly

322. Often considered a classical music one hit wonder. Caucasian Sketches (1894-1896), were a pair of orchestral suites by which Russian composer?

322. Mikhail Ippolitov-Ivanov

323. Her work has become associated with the #MeToo movement. What is the name of the Ivorian feminist artist, who is notable for creating sculptures from hair?

323. Laetitia Ky

324. The "Fontaine des Innocents" and the "Lescot Wing" of the Louvre are works by which 16th century French architect?

324. Pierre Lescot

325. What farm situated between the Bavarian towns of Ingolstadt and Schrobenhausen, gives its name to a gruesome 1922 murder of six members of the Gruber/Gabriel family?

325. Hinterkaifeck

326. Reflecting on his experience he said "One of the strings on my guitar broke, then I dropped the pick and that wasn't very professional. But I felt happy that I got a chance. I'd like to make it in this business. It was the dream of a lifetime. That's what it was." Which then 18 year old high school student was the first person to perform on stage at the Philadelphia leg of 1985's Live Aid concert?

326. Bernard Watson

327. (THE NEXT 30 QUESTIONS ARE ON THE HISTORY OF PDC DARTS) Which song by the German eurodance group "Snap", was the walk in music of 16 time world champion Phil Taylor? The song also gave him his nickname.

327. The Power

328. In its time it was considered one of the major PDC tournaments. In which US city was the competition known as the "Desert Classic" held from 2002 to 2009?

328. Las Vegas

329. With victories over Ted Evetts and Mensur Suljovic at the 2020 World Championship, who became the first woman to win a game in the Men's PDC World Championship?

329. Fallon Sherrock

33. What was the name of the then owner of the Los Angeles Clippers who was banned from the NBA for life in 2014, after recordings of racist comments he had made were released to the public?

33. Donald Sterling

330. A key figure in UK sport. Which man is currently the chairman of the PDC? He has been credited with helping turn darts into a worldwide game.

330. Barry Hearn

331. Which pair of footballing brothers have become the unlikely subject of a popular chant sung at PDC events?

331. Toure

332. Which Grade II listed building in Blackpool, has hosted the PDC darts competition the World Matchplay since 1994?

332. The Winter Gardens

333. What surname is shared by a current top 32 player from Norwich nicknamed "Demolition Man" and a former two time PDC World Championship semi-finalist from St Asaph?

333. Webster

334. Dutch darts superstars Raymond Van Barneveld and Roland Scholten were both born in which Dutch city?

334. The Hague

335. At the 2010 Grand Slam of Darts, who became the first (and so far only) BDO player to win the tournament? The player in question now plays in the PDC.

335. Scott Waites

336. A rival of the answer to question number 3. Which 4 time BDO women's world champion, nicknamed "The Lancashire Rose," in 2020 became the first woman to win a PDC Tour Card through Q-School?

336. Lisa Ashton

337. Nicknamed "The Cobra," which Dutch darts player and former child prodigy, is notable for his strained relationship with former friend Michael Van Gerwen? Van Gerwen has remarked that he "hates his guts" and has refused to shake the player in question's hand during televised matches.

337. Jelle Klaasen

338. Against which player and current darts commentator, was Phil Taylor playing against when he threw the first televised PDC 9 darter at the 2002 World Matchplay?

338. Chris Mason

339. Which former series champion of the TV quiz show Countdown, is currently one of the top referees in PDC darts?

339. Kirk Bevins

34. Which university produced the most first overall draft picks during the 2010s? The college in question produced 3 first overall selections.

34. Kentucky

340. Which is the only one of the major PDC tournaments that uses a double in method of play?

340. World Grand Prix

341. One of the fastest players in the world. Which Dutch darts player comes out to the song "Give It Up" by K.C & The Sunshine Band?

341. Vincent Van Der Voort

342. Including a stunning upset of the Dutch pairing of Michael Van Gerwen and Jermaine Wattimena in the semi-final. Which country made a shock run to the final of the 2019 PDC World Cup of Darts? Both of their players were ranked outside of the world top 32 at the time of the tournament.

342. Republic of Ireland

343. Which Yorkshire town will play host to 18 of the 30 PDC Pro Tour events (Coronavirus depending) in 2020?

343. Barnsley

344. Nicknamed "The conqueror" which then largely unknown player, caused a huge upset by defeating Phil Taylor in the first round of the 2007 World Grand Prix? At that time it was only the 3rd time Taylor had been beaten in Dublin.

344. Adrian Gray

345. Who was the first player to make the PDC World Championship final, without having previously played permanently on the BDO tour? In his first world final, he became world champion.

345. Adrian Lewis

346. Ryan, who made a surprise run to the last 16 of the 2019 Grand Slam of Darts, is the son of which two time World Matchplay winner of the 1990s?

346. Rod Harrington

347. Many sport fans will be aware of Rob Cross's fairytale 12 month run from pub player to 2018 PDC World Champion. Cross entered the 2018 World Championship as what number seed?

347. 20

348. Since switching to the PDC in 2018, which former BDO World Masters champion has won 4 players championship events and the Gibraltar Darts Trophy? He is by far the most successful Polish professional darts player.

348. Krzysztof Ratajski

349. Which bookmakers are the current sponsors of the PDC Premier League of Darts?

349. Unibet

35. Which Power Forward has been a 3 time participant in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest (2016, 2017 and 2020),? He has controversially ended 2nd on multiple occasions, including 2020 when it was observed that he deserved the victory.

35. Aaron Gordon

350. Which former BDO World finalist from Bath was one of the original 16 defectors from the BDO to the then WDF (which became the PDC)? He decided to go back on his decision to join the WDF before their first World Championship and instead return to the BDO. His relationship with many PDC figures including Phil Taylor would never recover.

350. Mike Gregory

351. In recent years Devon Peterson has flown the flag for South African darts. But at the 2007 PDC World Darts Championship, which South African caused a major upset in defeating Peter Manley in his run to the last 16?

351. Wynand Havenga

352. In the early years of the tournament a number of lesser names reached the final of the UK Open. In the first UK Open in 2003, Phil Taylor defeated which player in the final? The player in question had reached his peak in the 90s and his career had tailed off in the 2000s, before this surprise run.

352. Shayne Burgess

353. 2005 was the first year of the Premier League of Darts. The line up consisted of 7 players, 5 of those were: Phil Taylor, John Part, Roland Scholten, Peter Manley and Colin Lloyd. Name either of the other 2 players who made up the field?

353. Wayne Mardle or Mark Dudbridge

354. In 2001, which Canadian became the first woman to compete in the PDC World Darts Championship?

354. Gayl King

355. Nicknamed "The Irish Rover", which four time PDC World Championship participant from Ireland passed away from cancer in 2008? The Irish Matchplay was renamed in his honour.

355. Tom Kirby

356. The first PDC World Championship in 1994 saw a very mixed ability playing field, with recognised stars mixed with unknown amateurs. But which American player made a shock run to the semi-finals, before losing to Phil Taylor?

356. Steve Brown

357. (NEXT 50 QUESTIONS ARE ON THE HISTORY OF THE MEN'S FIFA WORLD CUP) Which Asian country, who are not usually regarded as football powers, will controversially host the 2022 FIFA World Cup?

357. Qatar

358. The original World Cup trophy, that was handed out from 1930 to 1970, was named after which football administrator?

358. Jules Rimet

359. Which country became the first to defend the trophy when they won the 1934 and 1938 tournaments?

359. Italy

36. The greatest regular season in NBA history. How many games did the Golden State Warriors win the in the 2015-16 NBA regular season?

36. 73

360. Scorer of the famous 4th goal in the 1970 World Cup final. Which man was the captain of the Brazil team who won the 1970 tournament?

360. Carlos Alberto

361. Which world famous stadium played host to both the 1970 and 1986 finals? The stadium was also the site of Diego Maradona's infamous "hand of God" goal in the 86 tournament.

361. Estadio Azteca

362. In 2017 FIFA confirmed that they would expand the amount of teams in the tournament from 32, to which number at the 2026 tournament?

362. 48

363. One of the greatest players of all time. Which Italian superstar is sadly best remembered for missing the decisive penalty in the 1994 final?

363. Roberto Baggio

364. Which African minnows caused a sensation when they defeated defending champions France in the first game of the 2002 tournament? They went on to reach the quarter finals of the tournament.

364. Senegal

365. Due to the difficulties faced by teams trying to qualify through the Oceania qualifying system. Starting with the 2010 tournament Australia have played in which continent's qualifying system?

365. Asia

366. Refereed by English referee Ken Aston. Which team played against Chile in the infamous 1962 match that went on to become known as "The Battle of Santiago"? Two players were sent off and other players were allowed to get away with acts of severe violence.

366. Italy

367. On the topic of games that have become known for high levels of violence. Which German city was the host of the 2006 last 16 game between Portugal and Netherlands, that featured a record four red cards and sixteen yellow cards?

367. Nuremburg

368. The aria "Nessun Dorma" was famously performed by Pavarotti at the 1990 World Cup. In which opera did "Nessun Dorma" originally appear?

368. Turandot

369. Passing away in 2015 aged 65. Mwepu Ilunga earned a place in World Cup infamy when during a match against Brazil in the 74 tournament, he charged out of a defensive wall at a free kick and kicked the ball down the field. For which country was Ilunga playing when he did this?

369. Zaire

37. Which UNLV power forward was the first overall selection in the 2013 NBA Draft? He lasted only 4 years in the NBA and was noted for his poor conditioning while in the league?

37. Anthony Bennett

370. Which dubious World Cup related honour is shared by: Pedro Monzon, Gustavo Dezotti, Marcel Desailly, Zinedine Zidane and Johnny Heitinga?

370. Red Card In The Final

371. Manuel Francisco dos Santos was born in 1933 in Mage, Brazil, with a crippled right leg. By what nickname did this iconic footballer become best known as?

371. Garrincha

372. Which former Brazilian player and manager holds the record for World Cup titles with 4 in total? Two as a player in 1958 and 1962, one as a manager in 1970 and one as an assistant manager in 1994.

372. Mario Zagallo

373. England's most beloved Azerbaijani. What was the name of the linesman who helped to award England's controversial 3rd goal in the 1966 World Cup Final?

373. Tofiq Bahramov

374. In which city is the Ullevi Stadium, which played host to the final of the 1958 World Cup?

374. Gothenburg

375. Going in to the 1978 tournament many people tipped Scotland to compete for the trophy. Despite these high hopes the Scots struggled. These struggles were most exemplified by the sending home of which player after a failed drugs test?

375. Willie Johnston

376. Former nations West Germany, Soviet Union and Czechoslovakia made their final appearances at which year's World Cup?

376. 1990

377. The 1982 game between West Germany and Austria came to be known as "The Disgrace of Gijon" after the two sides played out an appallingly dull 1-0 German win that saw them both qualify. Which African side was knocked out as a result of the scheming European's behaviour?

377. Algeria

378. Which Russian striker broke a World Cup record when he scored 5 goals in a single match against Cameroon in the 1994 tournament?

378. Oleg Salenko

379. How many goals did legendary French forward Just Fontaine score at the 1958 World Cup? It is still by far the most goals scored by a player in a single tournament.

379. 13

38. Formerly a long term assistant at the San Antonio Spurs under Gregg Popovich. Which man has been named NBA Coach of the Year twice in the decade (2015 and 2019)? He won it in 2015 with the Hawks and 2019 with the Bucks and has been credited in aiding Giannis Antentokoumpo's rise to the best player in the NBA.

38. Mike Budenholzer

380. Which left back scored the winning penalty for Italy in the 2006 World Cup final?

380. Fabio Grosso

381. Which Spanish central midfielder was the victim of a kick to the heart by Dutch hardman Nigel De Jong in the 2010 final? Amazingly De Jong was only given a yellow card by English referee Howard Webb.

381. Xabi Alonso

382. Which centre back (who now plays in the Premier League), scored a last minute equaliser for Colombia in their last 16 match against England at the 2018 World Cup?

382. Yerry Mina

383. Republic of Ireland's 1994 World Cup squad was notable for its large amount of English born players. But which Scottish born player scored the winning goal in their famous 1-0 victory against Italy in Giants Stadium.

383. Ray Houghton

384. Which Peruvian football superstar, was awarded Young Player of the Year Award at the 1970 World Cup? He went on to score 5 goals at the 1978 tournament, in which Peru made the second phase.

384. Teofilo Cubillas

385. Which French player almost had his head kicked off by German keeper Harald Schumacher in the semi final of the 1982 tournament?

385. Patrick Battiston

386. Rai was a gifted attacking midfielder who was part of Brazil's 1994 World Cup winning squad. He was the younger brother of which iconic former Brazilian star?

386. Socrates

387. Which West German centre forward scored twice in their shock 1954 World Cup Final victory of the much favoured Hungarian team?

387. Helmut Rahn

388. On the topic of that legendary 1954 Hungarian team. Which great striker, scored 11 goals in 5 games for Hungary at the 54 World Cup?

388. Sandor Kocsis

389. Now living in exile in the United States due to his involvement with the Gulen movement. Which Turkish striker scored the fastest ever goal in a World Cup match, when he scored 11 seconds after kick-off in the 2002 third place playoff?

389. Hakan Sukur

39. And on the topic of trusted assistants to the legendary Popovich. In 2015 which 6 time WNBA All-Star, became the first full time female assistant coach in any of the 4 major American sport leagues?

39. Becky Hammon

390. Which man coached the Netherlands to the 1974 World Cup Final? He is credited with having invented the style of football that would become known as "Total Football".

390. Rinus Michels

391. Flavio Amado, better known simply as Flavio, is the only player to score a FIFA World Cup goal for which nation? His goal came against Iran at the 2006 tournament.

391. Angola

392. In which year's final, did one side score before the other team had touched the ball?

392. 1974

393. Which Shakira song, was released as the official song of the 2010 World Cup? The song was adapted from the Cameroonian band Golden Sounds's 1986 song "Zangaléwa".

393. Waka Waka

394. Which key name in World Cup history disappeared on July 8, 1964 in Haiti? He has never been seen since and is presumed to have been murdered by the Tonton Macoute.

394. Joe Gaetjens

395. Which type of animal was "Fuleco", the official mascot of the 2014 FIFA World Cup?

395. Armadillo

396. A scorer in the 1930 World Cup Final. Which disability did Uruguayan striker Hector Castro suffer from?

396. One Arm

397. Played in the sunny paradise of Middlesbrough. Which North Korean footballer scored the winning goal in their famous 1-0 victory against Italy at the 1966 FIFA World Cup? After the tournament he became a gymnastics instructor.

397. Pak Doo-ik

398. Which African country came 2nd in the vote to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup, behind the bid of the USA, Mexico and Canada? The country in question have been perennial bidders to host the tournament.

398. Morocco

399. Which man was the first person to win 2 world cup titles as a manager?

399. Vittorio Pozzo

4. The most famous work of which American architect is the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C? She won a national competition to design the memorial at age 21 while still an undergraduate at Yale.

4. Maya Lin

40. Against which franchise were the Los Angeles Lakers playing on April 13, 2016, when Kobe Bryant scored 60 points in his final professional match?

40. Utah Jazz

400. One of the darkest moments in World Cup history came after the murder of Andres Escobar, due to an own goal he scored in the 1994 tournament. But against which team were Colombia playing against, when he scored the own goal that ultimately led to his downfall?

400. USA

401. What was the name of the Chilean goalkeeper, who was banned from football for life in 1989, after faking being hit by a firework during a World Cup qualifier against Brazil?

401. Roberto Rojas

402. Which Italian club controversially fired midfielder Ahn Jung-Hwan, after he scored the winning goal for South Korea against Italy in the last 16 of the 2002 tournament?

402. Perugia

403. Discounting the 1950 World Cup as it was played under a group system. Who are the only host nation to lose the final in a World Cup they hosted?

403. Sweden

404. 19 minutes into France's game against Mexico on the 13th July, 1930, which French player scored the first ever FIFA World Cup goal?

404. Lucien Laurent

405. Saving a penalty against Saudi Arabia. At age 45, which Egyptian goalkeeper became oldest player to play in a World Cup match, doing so at the 2018 tournament?

405. Essam El Hadary

406. Who is the only country to have played just a single World Cup match? They did so in the 1938 tournament, losing 6-0 to Hungary.

406. Indonesia

407. (NEXT 30 QUESTIONS ARE ON THE HISTORY OF MOTOWN MUSIC)

407. Detroit

408. His 18th studio album. "Sir Duke", "I Wish", "Isn't She Lovely" and "Another Star" all appeared on which Stevie Wonder album released in September 1976? The album is acclaimed as one of the greatest in music history.

408. Songs In The Key Of Life

409. Released in 1972 by Motown Productions for Paramount Pictures. The 1972 biographical film Lady Sings the Blues, told the story of the life of which Jazz singer?

409. Billie Holiday

41. Happening during the Cleveland Cavaliers iconic game 7 victory over the Golden State Warriors in the 2016 NBA Finals, the play known as "The Block" involved Lebron James blocking a layup by which Golden State Warriors player?

41. Andre Iguodala

410. The narrative to which hugely acclaimed 1971 Marvin Gaye album is told from the point of view of a Vietnam veteran returning to his home country to witness hatred, suffering, and injustice?

410. What's Going On

411. Baritone Nathan Morris, bass singer Michael McCary and tenors Wanya Morris and Shawn Stockman, made up which group who enjoyed significant success on the label in the 1990s, with their emotional ballads?

411. Boyz II Men

412. "Know it sounds funny. But, I just can't stand the pain. Girl, I'm leaving you tomorrow. Seems to me girl. You know I've done all I can. You see I begged, stole, and I borrowed!" is the opening verse to which 1977 Motown song?

412. Easy

413. "Sugar Pie Honey Bunch" is an often repeated lyric in which 1965 Billboard hot 100 number one single?

413. I Can't Help Myself

414. Many of the early songs released by Mary Wells, including her 1964 hit My Guy, were written by which other Motown superstar?

414. Smokey Robinson

415. Which male first name, is also the name of the city in Indiana, in which the Jackson 5 were born?

415. Gary

416. Which singer had a US and UK top 10 hit single in 1966 with the song "What Becomes of the Brokenhearted"?

416. Jimmy Ruffin

417. David, the brother of the previous answer, was the lead singer of which iconic Motown band? He is often regarded as one of the greatest singers of all time.

417. The Temptations

418. Part of which 1981 number one single by Rick James, was partially sampled on Michael Jackson's 1982 smash hit thriller?

418. Give It To Me Baby

419. In large part due to her alcoholism and also her disagreements with Diana Ross, which founder member of the Supremes was removed from the group in 1967?

419. Florence Ballard

42. Another question involving Lebron. Which eccentric shooting guard, who is nicknamed "Born ready" is maybe best known for blowing in Lebron's ear during a Pacers vs Heat playoff game?

42. Lance Stephenson

420. What was the surname of brothers Brian and Eddie, who alongside Lamont Dozier formed a prolific songwriting duo at Motown from 1962 to 67?

420. Holland

421. Described as "a renowned show group whose supersmooth producer inhibits improvisation". Henry Fambrough is the lone original member of which group known for hits such "I'll Always Love You" and "It's a Shame"?

421. The Spinners

422. One of the earliest hits for the record label, the 1962 song "Do You Love Me" was the only Billboard Top 40 single for which band?

422. The Contours

423. Not quite as much of a traveller as The Proclaimers. How many miles are mentioned in the title of a 1969 hit single by Edwin Starr?

423. 25

424. "Baby, baby, baby don't leave me. Ooh, please don't leave me all by myself. I've got this burning, burning, yearning feelin' inside me. Ooh, deep inside me and it hurts so bad." Are the opening lines of which 1964 Supremes hit, which was their first US number one?

424. Where Did Our Love Go

425. The 1966 song "This Old Heart of Mine" was a hit for which iconic Cincinnati born family group, during their brief stint on the Tamla Motown label?

425. The Isley Brothers

426. Abdul "Duke" Fakir is the lone surviving founding member of which Motown band, who were founded in 1953 as "The Four Aims"?

426. The Four Tops

427. Mark, Randy, El, Bunny, James and Bobby made up which family group, who released four albums on the label?

427. Debarge

428. Also known for recording the original of the much covered "Tainted Love". Which Motown singer was the driver of the car in which T-Rex front man Marc Bolan was killed in, in 1977?

428. Gloria Jones

429. They were the subject of the 2002 documentary film, Standing in the Shadows of Motown, in which it was claimed they had "played on more number-one hits than the Beatles, Elvis Presley, the Rolling Stones and the Beach Boys combined." What was the name of the Detroit based group, who performed the backing to the majority of Motown hits from 1959 to 1972?

429. The Funk Brothers

43. Which player was drafted 9th overall by the Washington Wizards in the 2019 NBA Draft? This made him the highest drafted Japanese player in NBA history. He had previously enjoyed a standout college career at Gonzaga.

43. Rui Hachimura

430. Which foodstuff is included in the title of a 1969 Billboard top 50 hit for Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell? One of the last Terrell recorded before her early death.

430. Onion

431. Which artist, who was married to Stevie Wonder for 18 months between 1970 to 1972, had a 1979 US number four single duetting with Billy Preston on the single "With You I'm Born Again"?

431. Syreeta Wright

432. What was the first name of the elder sister of Berry Gordy? She was the first wife of Marvin Gaye, being married to him from 1963 to 1977.

432. Anna

433. A round of applause and then Dennis Edwards speaking the line "Hold it, hold it, listen", begins which 1969 number single by The Temptations? It was the 2nd to last song they released during their original run on the Motown label.

433. I Can't Get Next To You

434. With which rival New York City based label did Gladys Knight and The Pips sign for, after leaving Motown in 1973?

434. Buddah Records

435. Which multi-instrumentalist, who recorded for the label during the 1960s, went on to work as a saxophonist for the rock band Foreigner in the 1980s?

435. Junior Walker

436. Named after the first band signed to the label, which subsidiary of Motown was founded in 1969 and focused on rock music by white artists?

436. Rare Earth Records

437. The Scarecrow, The Tin Man and The Cowardly Lion, all appear in which 1939 musical fantasy film?

437. The Wizard Of Oz

438. "Wait a minute, wait a minute, you ain't heard nothin' yet". These words were famously said by which actor in the 1927 film The Jazz Singer?

438. Al Jolson

439. Maria Von Trapp and Mary Poppins are amongst the iconic film roles of which English actress?

439. Julie Andrews

44. One of the tallest human beings in the world. Which 7 ft 5 Senegalese center, made his NBA debut for the Boston Celtics in 2019?

44. Tacko Fall

440. What type of vehicle is "The General" in a 1926 Buster Keaton film?

440. Train

441. Which star of 27 Hollywood films (mostly in the 1920s) was rescued from a World War 1 battlefield by American soldier Lee Duncan and later adopted by Duncan?

441. Rin Tin Tin

442. Not just the name of one of the worst bands of all time. Which 1927 film was the first film to win the Best Picture at the Oscars?

442. Wings

443. Between 1947-1952 and 1959-1960 which then actor served as president of the Screen Actors Guild, the labour union for actors? Unsurprisingly, he focused his efforts on rooting out communist influence.

443. Ronald Reagan

444. Jesus Christ in 1965's The Greatest Story Ever Told, Paula Alquist Anton in 1944's Gaslight and Marguerite Gautier in 1936's Camille, are all roles played by actors and actresses from which nation?

444. Sweden

445. Although she was a British citizen and spent much of her childhood in the Netherlands. Film icon Audrey Hepburn was actually born in which other European country?

445. Belgium

446. Often misquoted as Rick saying "Play it again, Sam". Which character actually said the line "Play it, Sam. Play, As Time Goes By" in the 1941 film Casablanca? (first name of the CHARACTER)

446. Ilsa

447. Regarded by many as the most beautiful woman to ever live. Which Austrian born actress was also a prolific inventor, including inventing an early version of frequency-hopping spread spectrum?

447. Hedy Lamarr

448. Lewis R Foster's unpublished story "The Gentleman from Montana" inspired which 1939 political-comedy film starring James Stewart? The film is famous for its iconic filibuster scene.

448. Mr Smith Goes To Washington

449. Also the name of a pitch in baseball. It Happened One Night (1934) and My Man Godfrey (1936) are considered classics in which genre of comedy film?

449. Screwball Comedy

45. In 2019 the Golden State Warriors moved to which new home venue, located in the San Francisco Bay Area? From 1971 to 2019 they had played at Oracle Arena in Oakland.

45. Chase Center

450. Which profession links Clark Gable's character in "It Happened One Night" and Gregory Peck's character in "Roman Holiday"?

450. Newspaper Reporter

451. A musical remake of the 1940 classic The Philadelphia Story. Which 1956 musical comedy film, was the last film that Grace Kelly made in Hollywood? In it she played the socialite Tracy Samantha Lord.

451. High Society

452. Which 1941 film noir starring Humphrey Bogart and Mary Astor, follows a San Francisco private detective and his dealings with three criminals, who are all looking to obtain a jewel-encrusted bird statuette?

452. The Maltese Falcon

453. In the 1960s Jackie Coogan returned to public life portraying the bumbling Uncle Fester in the TV series The Addams Family. But he had risen to fame playing the title role in which classic 1921 Chaplin film?

453. The Kid

454. Hugely integral to the plot. What was the name of the sled, that belonged to a young Charles Foster Kane in the film Citizen Kane?

454. Rosebud

455. The F.Scott Fitzgerald unfinished novel The Last Tycoon, was a fictionalised biography of which American film producer who was nicknamed "The boy wonder"? His early death aged 37 in 1936 was met with widespread mourning across America.

455. Irving Thalberg

456. On the topic of those whose early death was met with widespread mourning. The 1926 funeral of which iconic European film star, was attended by over 100,000 people in Manhattan?

456. Rudolph Valentino

457. One of the first realistic looking robots in film. What was the name of the robot, who acts as a mechanical servant to Dr Morbius in the 1956 film Forbidden Planet?

457. Robby

458. What was the surname of the father and son who won the 1949 Best Director and Best Supporting Actor Oscars, for their work on a film that had starred Humphrey Bogart?

458. Huston

459. Which well regarded actress was married to Clark Gable at the time of her 1942 death, in a Nevada plane crash?

459. Carole Lombard

46. Notable for prior gun related incidents with Gilbert Arenas. Which former Washington Wizards point guard was sentenced to 23 years in prison for manslaughter in 2015?

46. Javaris Crittenton

460. The Hal David and Burt Bacharach song "Raindrops Keep Fallin on My Head" appeared in which 1969 film?

460. Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid

461. "No Strings (I'm Fancy Free)", Isn't This a Lovely Day (to be Caught in the Rain) and "Cheek to Cheek" are all songs that feature in which 1935 musical film?

461. Top Hat

462. The scores to All About Eve, Wuthering Heights, How Green Was My Valley, How The West Was Won and The Song of Bernadette were amongst the most famous works of which American film composer?

462. Alfred Newman

463. Almost banned by the Hays Code. Which 1941 Howard Hughes film is notable for its poster showing Jane Russell in a provocative pose?

463. The Outlaw

464. Which Hollywood superstar made his film debut as the reclusive Boo Radley, in the 1962 film adaptation of Harper Lee's classic book To Kill a Mockingbird?

464. Robert Duvall

465. Made in 1940, which Asian country was the destination in the first of the "Road to" films?

465. Singapore

466. One of the founders of United Artists (along with Douglas Fairbanks, Charlie Chaplin and D.W Griffith). Which influential, early Canadian born film star was nicknamed "the girl with the curls"?

466. Mary Pickford

467. He was portrayed in a 2015 film by Bryan Cranston. The 1960 films "Exodus" and "Spartacus" were amongst the movies scripted by which member of the Hollywood Ten?

467. Dalton Trumbo

468. What is the profession of Guy Haines who is played by Farley Granger, in the 1951 Hitchcock film Strangers on a Train?

468. Tennis Player

469. "Oh, Jerry, don't let's ask for the moon. We have the stars." Is a famous quote said by Bette Davis in which 1942 film?

469. Now, Voyager

47. At the end of 2012-13 season which journeyman center, who was then playing for the Washington Wizards, publicly came out as gay? In 2014 he became the first openly gay athlete to play in one of the 4 major North American pro sport leagues.

47. Jason Collins

470. Which prolific film director, who won the 1964 Oscar for Best Director for the film My Fair Lady, was replaced as the director of Gone With The Wind by Victor Fleming just three weeks after filming had begun?

470. George Cukor

471. Starring William Powell as a Broadway theatrical impresario. Which 1936 musical drama, was the first film to win Best Picture at the Oscars, whose title included the name of a real life person in it?

471. The Great Ziegfeld

472. Controversial due to the 36 year age difference between them. Oona, the fourth wife of Charlie Chaplin, was the daughter of which famous playwright?

472. Eugene O'Neill

473. Peter Lorre played which fictional Japanese secret agent in 8 films from 1937 to 1939?

473. Mr Moto

474. Directed by Stanley Kramer and starring Spencer Tracy, Edie Adams, Milton Berle and Mickey Rooney. Which 1963 comedy features the madcap pursuit of $350,000 in stolen cash by a colourful group of strangers?

474. It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World

475. Joel Mccrea plays a popular young Hollywood director of profitable but shallow comedies, in which 1941 film? The title of the film is a reference to a famous 1726 novel.

475. Sullivan's Travels

476. Which man reprised the role he had played in the earlier Broadway production of The Seven Year Itch. When he appeared as Richard Sherman in the 1955 film version?

476. Tom Ewell

477. What was the first name of Mr Goldwyn, one of the three founders of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer?

477. Samuel

478. Married to fellow actor Robert Taylor from 1939 to 1952. What was the stage name of the actress who was born Ruby Catherine Stevens on July 16, 1907?

478. Barbara Stanwyck

479. Sharing its name with a song that has reached the UK top 40 on 3 occasions (once by a Canadian, once by an American and once by a Brit). Which 1929 King Vidor musical was the first Hollywood film to contain a whole black cast?

479. Hallelujah

48. (THE NEXT 40 QUESTIONS ARE ON THE ACADEMY AWARDS) At the 92nd Academy Awards, which South Korean film became the first non-English language film to win the Best Picture Oscar?

48. Parasite

480. What was the name of the Catholic layman, who was appointed head of the Production Code Administration in 1934 (effectively meaning he was in charge of applying the Hays Code)? He served in this role from 1934 to 1954, a time when enforcement of the code was notoriously rigid.

480. Joseph Breen

481. Veronica Lake in "I Married a Witch", Grace Kelly in "Rear Window", Audrey Hepburn in "Breakfast at Tiffany's" and Rita Hayworth in "Seperate Tables", were all costume design works by which American costume designer? Between 1949 and 1973 she won eight Academy Awards for Best Costume Design.

481. Edith Head

482. Often referred to as a "professional racist". Which American white supremacist wrote the 1905 novel and play The Clansman? The play was later adapted into the hugely controversial 1915 film The Birth of a Nation.

482. Thomas Dixon Jr

483. D.W Griffith's apology for The Birth of a Nation. Which 1916 film, features four interwoven stories: (1) a contemporary melodrama of crime and redemption, (2) a Judean story: Christ's mission and death, (3) a French story: the events surrounding the St. Bartholomew's Day massacre of 1572, and (4) a Babylonian story: the fall of the Babylonian Empire to Persia in 539 BC?

483. Intolerance

484. A much less successful follow up to Citizen Kane and The Magnificent Ambersons. Which 1943 film, based on an Eric Ambler novel, was the 3rd and final film that Orson Welles shot on his RKO contract?

484. Journey Into Fear

485. Which British actress, who appeared in just one Hollywood film, the 1932 thriller Thirteen Women. Is sadly best known for committing suicide by jumping from the Hollywood sign in 1932?

485. Peg Entwistle

486. What was the name of the American stage and film actress, who is best remembered as the comic foil to the Marx Brothers? Groucho Marx called her "practically the fifth Marx brother".

486. Margaret Dumont

487. (NEXT 30 QUESTIONS ARE ABOUT SERIAL KILLERS) His own description of himself was "the most cold-hearted son of a bitch you'll ever meet." Which serial killer, who was portrayed on film by Zac Efron in 2019, was executed at Florida State Prison on January 24, 1989?

487. Ted Bundy

488. On the night of August 10, 1977, New York police surrounded the car of postal worker David Berkowitz. When a police officer approached him, Berkowitz is reported to have said "I guess you got me then". By what 3 word nickname had Berkowitz been known while he committed a series of murders in New York during 1976 and 77?

488. Son of Sam

489. Which 1971 British film, tells the story of the murders of British serial killer John Christie?

489. 10 Rillington Place

49. Which legendary actor won consecutive Best Actor Oscars in the 1990s for his roles in "Philadelphia" and "Forrest Gump"?

49. Tom Hanks

490. In which city was the hotel nicknamed "The Murder Castle", in which H.H Holmes is believed to have killed up to 200 people?

490. Chicago

491. The FBI and most world police forces consider that a murderer must commit how many murders before being considered a serial killer?

491. 3

492. In which UK cathedral city was the "house of horrors" that belonged to Fred and Rose West?

492. Gloucester

493. Nicknamed "The Blood Countess". Which Hungarian female serial killer (1560-1614) is believed by some to be the most prolific serial killer of all time, with a possible victim count reaching 650?

493. Elizabeth Bathory

494. Which actress won a 2003 Academy Award for playing the serial killer Aileen Wuornos, in the film "Monster"?

494. Charlize Theron

495. One of the more sinister moments in TV history. On which American television show did serial killer Rodney Alcala make an appearance in 1978?

495. The Dating Game

496. On the morning of November 28, 1994, Christopher Scarver beat two fellow prisoners to death with a metal bar. One of those who died was Jesse Anderson, which notorious serial killer was the other victim?

496. Jeffrey Dahmer

497. Which fictional serial killer first appeared as the villain of the Victorian penny dreadful serial The String of Pearls (1846-47)? The tale has been told multiple times, most famously in a Broadway musical.

497. Sweeney Todd

498. In which northern English city did Stephen Griffiths commit three murders in 2009 and 2010? Griffiths came to prominence when at his trial he gave his name as "The Crossbow Cannibal".

498. Bradford

499. Executed at HM Prison Wandsworth in 1949. What nickname was given to the English serial killer John George Haigh? The nickname came from the method he disposed of his victims.

499. Acid Bath Murderer

5. Which British fellwalker and guidebook author (1907-1991) produced the seven-volume 'Pictorial Guide to the Lakeland Feels'? The work has since become the standard reference work to 214 of the fells of the Lake District.

5. Alfred Wainwright

50. Which decade of the 20th century saw four different musicals win Best Picture? The films were "West Side Story", "My Fair Lady", "The Sound of Music" and "Oliver".

50. 1960s

500. At the time of his 2007 death he had been in prison for over 55 years, making him the longest-serving prisoner in British legal history. Which English serial killer was convicted off killing three girls across 1951 and 1952? He was sentenced to death, but it was commuted to life due to his mental state.

500. John Straffen

51. A commonly asked quiz chestnut, that will hopefully change at some point soon. Who is the only woman to have won the Best Director Oscar? She won for her work on the 2008 film "The Hurt Locker".

51. Katherine Bigelow

52. Name either of the real life figures whose names are in the title of 1980s Academy Award Best Picture winners? (Please do not answer Last Emperor, that was not his name!)

52. Gandhi/Amadeus

53. For her role as "Princess Ann" in the 1953 film "Roman Holiday", which legendary actress became the first actress to win an Oscar, a Golden Globe Award, and a BAFTA Award for a single performance? In the same year she won also won a Tony Award for Best Lead Actress in a Play.

53. Audrey Hepburn

54. Which legendary late athlete, won the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film at the 90th Academy Awards in 2018? His was the first Oscar win for a professional athlete.

54. Kobe Bryant

55. The 1943 cartoon "The Yankee Doodle Mouse" earned which fictional duo their first Academy Award?

55. Tom and Jerry

56. Which famous film director won Best Director Oscars in the 1930s for the films "It Happened One Night", "Mr Deeds Goes to Town" and "You Can't Take It with You"?

56. Frank Capra

57. At the 78th Academy Awards, "Crash" became a surprise winner of the Best Picture Oscar. But a biographical film about which man, earned Philip Seymour Hoffman a Best Actor Oscar?

57. Truman Capote

58. Featuring the voices of Paige O'Hara, Robby Benson and Angela Lansbury. Which 1991 film, was the first Disney film to be nominated for Best Picture?

58. Beauty and the Beast

59. At the 45th Academy Awards, which famous actor sent Apache actress Sacheen Littlefeather to decline his Best Actor Oscar? This was done in protest of the Academy's treatment of Native Americans.

59. Marlon Brando

6. In 2019 he was named one of the 100 Most Influential Africans in the world. Which flanker captained South Africa to victory in the 2019 Rugby Union World Cup Final? In 2018, he had become the first black man to be appointed the permanent captain of the South Africa team.

6. Siya Kolisi

60. Which singer won an Academy Award for Best Original Song for the song "Let the River Run" at the 61st Academy Awards? The song had appeared in the film "Working Girl".

60. Carly Simon

61. What name links a man nominated for Best Actor for the 1966 film "Sand Pebbles" and a man who directed a Best Picture winner of the 2010s? (Full Name)

61. Steve McQueen

62. At the 45th Academy Awards, Cabaret set a record for winning the most Oscars without winning Best Picture, with 8. Which director, who had previously won a number of Tony Awards for choreography, won the Best Director Oscar for his work on Cabaret?

62. Bob Fosse

63. Between 1990 and 2004, which American actor and comedian hosted the Oscars ceremony seven times? This included a stint of four in a row between 1990 and 1993.

63. Billy Crystal

64. At the 51st Academy Awards "The Deer Hunter" picked up the Best Picture award. Which other film, that was also set against the background of the Vietnam War, earned Jon Voight and Jane Fonda, Best Actor and Best Actress Oscars?

64. Coming Home

65. In 1974 then 10 year old Tatum O'Neal became the youngest Oscar winner, when she won Best Supporting Actress for her role in "Paper Moon". In 1994 which then 11 year old actress became the second youngest winner when she won Best Supporting Actress for her role in "The Piano"?

65. Anna Paquin

66. Which actress became the first African-American to win an Oscar, when she won the Best Supporting Actress award for her portrayal of "Mammy" in the 1939 film "Gone With The Wind"?

66. Hattie McDaniel

67. Which Best Picture winning film was adapted from a Man Booker Prize winning novel by Canadian author Michael Ondaajte?

67. The English Patient

68. The 14th Academy Awards are famous for Citizen Kane's failure to have much success at the ceremony. The film, which is now widely regarded as the greatest film ever made, only won one Oscar. In which category did it pick up its only Oscar?

68. Best Original Screenplay

69. Given the award for her performances in three films: 7th Heaven (1927), Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans (1927), and Street Angel (1928). Which actress was the first winner of the Academy Award for Best Actress?

69. Janet Gaynor

7. What militaristic nickname was given to the Ottoman, Safavid and Mughal Empires of the 16th to 18th century, who had considerable military success using new weapons such as the canon?

7. Gunpowder Empires

70. Which veteran English actor, comedian, writer and dramatist won Best Supporting Actor Oscars for his roles in the 1961 film "Spartacus" and the 1965 film "Topkapi"? He had earlier been nominated for the same award for his role in the 1952 film "Quo Vadis".

70. Peter Ustinov

71. What was the first film based on a William Shakespeare play to win the Best Picture Oscar?

71. Hamlet

72. At the 29th Academy Awards, the song "Que, Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be"" won the Best Song Oscar, after appearing in which Alfred Hitchcock film?

72. The Man Who Knew Too Much

73. Which American actor appeared in only five films during his lifetime: "The Godfather", "The Conversation", "The Godfather Part II", "Dog Day Afternoon" and "The Deer Hunter", all of these filmed were nominated for the Best Picture Oscar?

73. John Cazele

74. Which pioneering actor, director and founder of United Artists, hosted the first Academy Awards in 1929? Between 1920 and 1936 he was married to fellow Hollywood star Mary Pickford.

74. Douglas Fairbanks

75. What is the only Best Picture winning film which has an alliterative title? Its lead actress and director both also had alliterative names.

75. Mrs Miniver

76. "To Begin Again", "Belle Epoque", "All About My Mother" and "The Sea Inside" are the four films from which country, to win the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film?

76. Spain

77. Since 2002, which Hollywood theatre has been the annual host of the Academy Award ceremony?

77. Dolby Theatre

78. Anne Baxter and Bette Davis were both nominated for the Best Actress Oscar at the 23rd Academy Awards for their work on the film "All About Eve". But which actress actually won that years Best Actress Oscar, for her role in the film "Born Yesterday"?

78. Judy Holiday

79. At the 16th Academy Awards, Casablanca was famously awarded the Best Picture Oscar. But which biographical drama starring Jennifer Jones won the most Oscars at that year's awards, winning 4?

79. The Song of Bernadette

8. A former kidnap victim of the Islamic State. In 2018, which woman became the first Iraqi winner of a Nobel Prize? She won the Peace Prize for her efforts to end the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war and armed conflict.

8. Nadia Murad

80. The widow of the English film director Michael Powell. Which woman, noted for her work with Martin Scorsese, has won three Academy Awards for Best Film Editing? She won for the films "Raging Bull (1980)", "The Aviator (2004)" and "The Departed" (2006).

80. Thelma Schoonmaker

81. Telling the story of a married couple who perform Arthur Miller's "Death of a Salesman" on stage. The 2016 film "The Salesman" became the 2nd Best International Feature Film winner for Ashgar Farhadi. Farhadi is from which country?

81. Iran

82. At the 89th Academy Awards, Faye Dunaway and Warren Beatty famously announced wrongly that "La La Land" had won Best Picture. Upon realising the mistake which producer of "La La Land" rushed to the microphone to announce "Moonlight" as the correct winner?

82. Jordan Horowitz

83. The only man to sell his Oscar award at auction. Which Canadian-American WW2 veteran, won a Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his work on the 1946 film "The Best Years of Our Lives"? He is also one of only two non-professional actors to win an Oscar.

83. Harold Russell

84. What links the 1953 Oscar for "Best Story", 1956 Oscar for "Best Story", 1957 Oscar for "Best Writing Adapted Screenplay" and the 1958 Oscar for "Best Writing, Story and Screenplay"?

84. Awarded Under False Names

85. Also the sculptor of the Muse Statue at the Hollywood Bowl. Which man is best known as the sculptor of the Oscar statuette?

85. George Stanley

86. Director Joseph Strick won an Oscar for Best Documentary (Short Subject) for his 1970 short film, interviewing veterans of which infamous event of 1968?

86. My Lai Massacre

87. Which 1996 documentary, that told the story of the 1974 "Rumble in the Jungle" fight between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman, won the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature?

87. When We Were Kings

88. Bernie Sanders withdrawal from the race for the Democratic Party 2020 Presidential nomination, paved the way for which ex Vice-President to be the party's nominee against Donald Trump in the 2020 US Presidential Election?

88. Joe Biden

89. "The Galaxy" is a range of mobile phones made by which South Korean company, that was founded in 1938 by Lee Byung-Chul?

89. Samsung

9. Which Welsh Formula One driver was the victim of one of the grizzliest deaths in motorsport history, when he was killed at the 1977 South African Grand Prix, after colliding with a teenage race marshal?

9. Tom Pryce

90. Which woman was the mother of the current monarch of Monaco, Albert II?

90. Father Ted

91. Ted, Dougal and Jack live in the parochial house on Craggy Island, in which classic 1990s television sitcom?

91. Father Ted

92. Which man is the latest name in this non-exhaustive list; Moyes (2013-14), Giggs (2014), Van Gaal (2014-16), Mourinho (2016-18), _________ (2018-)?

92. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

93. In the historical mnemonic Divorced, Beheaded, Died, Divorced, Beheaded, Survived. Who does the "Died" refer to?

93. Jane Seymour

94. Almeria, Cadiz, Cordoba, Granada, Huelva, Jaen, Malaga and Seville are the eight provinces of which autonomous community of Spain? It is the most populated of the Spanish autonomous communities.

94. Andalusia

95. The 2015 documentary "Dance to Freedom" tells the story of which Soviet ballet dancer and his 1961 defection to the west, in Paris?

95. Rudolf Nureyev

96. What name links a wizard in the "Magic Roundabout" and the biblical father of James and John?

96. Zebedee

97. "Modern Warfare" "Black Ops" and "World at War" are instalments in which highly successful series of first person shooter games?

97. Call Of Duty

98. What name is shared by; The summer capital of Kublai Khan's Yuan Empire, a mansion belonging to the film character Charles Foster Kane and a 1980 song by Olivia Newton-John and The Electric Light Orchestra?

98. Xanadu

99. Named so because its effect on the family and economy were disastrous during the time. Which alcoholic spirit became known by the colloquial name "Mother's Ruin" during the mid Eighteenth Century?

99. Gin

247. Usually represented as pale blue and with four arms. Which of the three principal deities in Hinduism, is the "preserver"?

247. Vishnu

11. With their 2014 song "Am I Wrong", which duo became the first all-Norwegian act to have a UK Number One since A-ha in 1986? The song also reached number four on the Billboard 100.

11. Nico And Vinz

110. Dedicated to British and Commonwealth soldiers killed during WW1. The Menin Gate is located in which Belgian town? The site of one of the major battles of the conflict.

110. Ypres

111. Headquartered in Poole, which cosmetics retailer is known for their 'bath bombs' and extremely ethical practices such as not buying from companies that in anyway endorse animal testing? They also produce a range of creams, soaps and shampoos using only vegan recipes.

111. Lush

112. Which fruit makes up the rich filling of a traditional Black Forest Cake?

112. Cherry

1. Which Italian singer-songwriter released the 1996 single Freed From Desire? It has become a favourite for sport fans, most notably being reworked by Wigan football fans, into the chant "Will Grigg's On Fire".

1. Gala

10. A decisive victory for the Frankish and Burgundian tribes. The 732 Battle of Tours was a key win for the armies of Charles Martel against which invading Islamic caliphate?

10. Ummayad

100. What name is given to the French dish of chicken braised with wine, lardons, mushrooms, and optionally garlic? In many parts of France a Burgundy wine is also added to the dish.

100. Coq Au Van

101. Its name coming from a Middle Dutch adjective meaning "golden". What was the currency of The Netherlands before it adopted the Euro?

101. Guilder

102. What name links the US state nicknamed "The Sunflower State" and a US rock band who had a 1976 hit with "Carry On Wayward Son"?

102. Kansas

103. Referred to by the Irish Independent in 2009 as "Terry Wogan's heir apparent as Britain's 'favourite Irishman'". Which man has released stand up comedy DVDs titled, "This Is The Show", "Craic Dealer" and "Crowd Tickler", as well as hosting a long running BBC panel show?

103. Dara O'Briain

104. He is often grouped with Steve Smith and Virat Kohli as the three best batsman currently active in international cricket. Which man captained New Zealand to the final of the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup, which they lost to England?

104. Kane Williamson

105. Which US state was the birthplace of President Lyndon B. Johnson? He was the first man born in the state to serve as President, although two more men from the state have gone on to serve as President after him.

105. Texas

106. Organised by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure, the Live Aid concerts of 13 July 1985, took place simultaneously at Wembley Stadium in London and in which city in the United States of America?

106. Philadelphia

107. Which now prominent film director, played the role of Richie Cunningham in the first seven series of the classic American television show "Happy Days"? The character was written out when the man in question decided to start his directorial career.

107. Ron Howard

108. Brow Head, the southernmost point of the Republic of Ireland, is located in which county?

108. Cork

109. Originally released in 1982 by the band Yazoo. An A cappella version of which song, gave the band "The Flying Pickets" a 1983 Christmas number one single in the UK?

109. Only You

246. Which city, is the title of; a 1928 Cole Porter musical, a 1979 TV show starring James Earl Jones and a 2017 top 10 hit for The Chainsmokers?

246. Paris

221. "I once set fire to my house with a box of fireworks", "The police once ordered me to leave town because I was frightening the locals", "As a teenager, I used to terrorise my neighbourhood with a game I invented called Theft and Shrubbery" and "For the last 20 years I have done my own dentistry", are among the incredibly true life stories told by which North Eastern comedian and national treasure, on the TV series "Would I Lie To You"?

221. Bob Mortimer

222. Which religious sounding name has been given to the stretch of holes between 11 and 13 at the Augusta National Golf Course? A quadruple bogey by Jordan Speith at the 12th hole in 2016, cost him victory at that years Masters.

222. Amen Corner

223. Which iconic Haitain ex-slave, who served as President of Haiti from 1801 to 1802, was deported to France in 1802 and died of pneumonia a year later? His death would come a year before Haiti became the world's first independent black republic.

223. Toussaint Louverture

224. When Betty Friedan was asked to conduct a survey of her former Smith College classmates for their 15th anniversary reunion; the results, in which she found that many of them were unhappy with their lives as housewives, inspired her to write which 1963 book, which helped launch Second-Wave feminism?

224. The Feminine Mystique

225. Using the Myers-Briggs indicator test of personality type, INTJ is one of the 16 personality types that Myers and Briggs came up with and is believed to include a number of US presidents including JFK and Thomas Jefferson. If I = Introversion, N = Intuition, T= Thinking, then what does J stand for?

225. Judgement

226. Despite only living from 1887-1920, he proved around 3,900 mathematical results in his lifetime. Which almost self taught Indian mathematician, who is regarded as one of the greatest mathematicians of all time, gives his name to a prime, theta function and also has a journal named after him?

226. Srinivasa Ramanujan

227. The 1930 film "Anna Christie" was famously advertised with the tagline "Garbo talks". But which 1939 film was advertised with the tagline "Garbo laughs"? It was her first comedy and the film depicted the Soviet Union under Joseph Stalin.

227. Ninotchka

228. First appearing in the 1997 novel In "Flaggermusmannen" (The Bat, in English) Harry Hole is a detective in a series of novels by which Norwegian author?

228. Jo Nesbo

229. Known as Abdullah Ibn Buhaina after he briefly converted to Islam in the late 1940s. Which influential Jazz drummer formed the Jazz group the "Jazz Messengers" with Horace Silver in the mid 1950s?

229. Art Blakey

23. One of the most popular and widely respected figures in American sports. Which businessman and lawyer became the commissioner of the NBA at the start of the 2014-15 season?

23. Adam Silver

230. Which Spanish polymath, who was the first European to correctly describe the function of pulmonary circulation, was burnt at the stake in 1553 in Geneva? He had fled there, after joining the Protestant reformation in France.

230. Michel Servetus

231. Telling the childhood experiences of fraternal twins whose lives are destroyed by the "Love Laws" that lay down "who should be loved, and how. And how much." Which 1997 Booker Prize winning novel, was the debut novel of Indian author Arundhati Roy?

231. The God of Small Things

232. And now for a question on high culture. What surname is shared by sisters Sam and Billie, who are best known for their appearances in "The Only Way is Essex"?

232. Faiers

233. Since 2013 James Righton has been married to English actress Keira Knightley. He first came to prominence as the keyboard player of which British indie-rock band, who had a 2007 UK Top 10 single with the song "Golden Skans"?

233. Klaxons

234. Depicting two boxers fighting in the private athletic club across from his studio. "Stag at Sharkey's" was a 1909 work by which American realist painter?

234. George Wesley Burrows

235. The debut work of which acclaimed black American feminist playwright was the 1976 work "for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf"?

235. Ntozake Shange

236. Which French racing driver was killed in the 1955 Le Mans disaster, when his car launched into the air and scattered into the crowd? 83 spectators were also killed in the disaster.

236. Pierre Levagh

237. Which single letter did English musician Robin Scott use as his stage name? He achieved a 1979 UK Number two single with the song "Pop Muzik".

237. M

238. Which of the four main types of blood group is the most common in humans?

238. O

239. "__ you can keep your head when all about you, are losing theirs and blaming it on you" Which word should begin this opening line to a famous poem, first published in 1910?

239. If

24. Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook and James Harden all spent time together playing for the Oklahoma City Thunder. But how many NBA titles did the franchise win while having the 3 future first ballot Hall of Famers on their team?

24. 0

240. Now time for a very highbrow question. What was the name of the red teletubby, in the classic children's TV show?

240. Po

241. In 2003 Ian McKellen revealed that in 1998 Michael Howard had asked him to give him an autograph for his children. McKellen agreed and wrote "**** off, I'm ___". Which 3 letter word completes the message McKellen wrote to the Section 28 supporting Howard?

241. Gay

242. What name is given to an atom or molecule that has a net electrical charge?

242. Ion

243. What name links a family of long legged wading birds and a chain of budget hotels?

243. Ibis

244. The largest company in the Inditex group. Amancio Ortega founded which Spanish apparel retailer, that specialises in fast fashion, in 1975?

244. Zara

245. What item would a person store in a humidor?

245. Cigar