Sunday Quiz – 4th July 2021 Round 1: Unusual Laws 10 questions about unusual laws around the world. None A 1872 law in Scotland mandates people not be drunk when in charge of a carriage, steam engine, horse, or what other animal? Cow Pig Sheep Goat None As of 2017, tourists at the sea coast of Magaluf in Majorca could possibly be penalized should they do what? Drink Alcohol Breast Feed Build sand castles Swim None In China, Tibetan Buddist monks are not allowed to do what unless they have been granted permission from the government? Accept alms Reincarnate Bless people Have parties None You would have to pay a hefty fine if you get caught climbing what, anywhere in the province of Ontario? In Turin, Italy, it's a crime to dye a dog's hair for aesthetics and you must walk your dog at least how many times a day? 1 2 3 4 None In 2008 the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare introduced the ‘Metabo Law’ (from which Sumo wrestlers are exempt) in an attempt to prevent what in its citizens? Smoking Obesity Drinking Fatigue None Under an Act of 1986, Parliament deemed it illegal to handle what type of fish in suspicious circumstances across the U.K? From 1992 anyone importing, selling, or making what in Singapore can get fined and/or jail time? Cigars Marmite / Yeast Extract Bongs Gum None If you run out of gas(petrol) on the Autobahn would you face a big fine, and if you try walking to a gas(petrol) station you'll get another, in which country? Germany Spain Sweden France None In Greece, what was banned at the Acropolis in 2009 to protect its ruins from damage? Selfies Planking Alcohol High heels None Round 2: Sport - Ball Sports 10 questions about sports which involve a ball or balls. None Played by millions of recreational players and also popular with spectators, which sport features can someone achieve a "Grand Slam" in? What team sport that originated in Spain is played on an inflatable court featuring a trampoline on each side of the net? A variation of baseball, which game is played using a perforated, light-weight, resilient plastic ball and a long, typically yellow, plastic bat? What competitive team sport is played in water between two teams of 7 players trying to throw a ball into the opposing team's goal? In what team sport, with two teams of six players separated by a net, does each team try to score points by grounding a ball on the other team's court? In which sport may the term "diamond" refer to the square area defined by the four bases, or to the entire playing field? What sport is a racket and ball sport (not racquetball) played by two players in a four-walled court with a small, hollow rubber ball? In which sport might you hear about Duckworth–Lewis in a limited overs match interrupted by weather or other circumstances? In the second half of the 19th century, which sport originated from the combined rules of two pool games: pyramid pool and black pool? What sport originated in 15th century Scotland, with the 18-hole round created at the Old Course at St Andrews in 1764? Round 3: Pictures - Simpsons Celebrities 10 pictures of celebrities as they appeared on The Simpsons. Name the celebs. None Who is this? Who is this? Who is this? Who is this? Who is this? Who is this? Who is this? Who is this? Who is this? Who is this? Round 4: Music Intros - Animals You will hear around 20 seconds of a song, there will be 10 songs separated by around a 4 second gap. Please identify the singer/group/band that performed the song. 04-07-2021-Music None 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Round 5: General Knowledge 10 General Knowledge questions with no theme or connection. None Twinned with Nottingham in the UK, what is the capital and the largest city of Belarus? What name is given to the traditional custom in Japan of viewing and enjoying flowers, especially Cherry Blossom? The first American to receive the Nobel Literature prize, who declined a Pulitzer Prize for his book Arrowsmith? What was the name given to the French government which collaborated with the Nazis? What is the type of acid that is contained within a bee sting and also causes the irritation from stinging nettles? Originally called flowmatic, with the development of which computer language was Grace Hopper associated? The month in which the Munich beer festival is held, what was the eighth month in the ancient Roman Calendar? What well known brand/make of U.S. gun is also the name of the city which was the capital of England before London? Kate Bush's first hit recording, in which novel did Edgar Linton marry Catherine Earnshaw? Not quite five years after the first powered flight, in 1908 Wilbur Wright made the very first public demonstration flight in history in which country? Time's up
