PLS Quiz 14/2/2021
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PLS Quiz 14/2/2021
A Valentines' Day Special!
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Round 1: Valentines-related Trivia
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Q1:
On Valentines day in 2000, pharmaceutical giant Pfizer funded an awareness day for what in Britain?
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On Valentines day in 2000, pharmaceutical giant Pfizer funded an awareness day for what in Britain?
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The month of February derives it's name from the Roman God Februus and his festival of Februalia. What was this a festival of?
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The month of February derives it's name from the Roman God Februus and his festival of Februalia. What was this a festival of?
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Name the couple who dominated their event on this day at the 1984 Sarajevo winter olympics?
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The red rose is the most popular gift on Valentines day, and is also the symbol of the Roman goddess of love. What is her name?
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The red rose is the most popular gift on Valentines day, and is also the symbol of the Roman goddess of love. What is her name?
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On Valentine’s Day 2010, 39,897 people in Mexico City broke the record for the world’s largest group what?
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On Valentine’s Day 2010, 39,897 people in Mexico City broke the record for the world’s largest group what?
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Which company produced the first box of valentines chocolates in the 1800's
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Which company produced the first box of valentines chocolates in the 1800's
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What is Anthophobia the fear of?
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What is Anthophobia the fear of?
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On this day in 1967 Aretha Franklin recorded her first no 1 hit. Which one was it?
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On this day in 1967 Aretha Franklin recorded her first no 1 hit. Which one was it?
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The Victorians came up with an anti-valentines custom of sending anonymous mocking messages to (presumably undesirable) suitors.. can you guess what these were called?
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The Victorians came up with an anti-valentines custom of sending anonymous mocking messages to (presumably undesirable) suitors.. can you guess what these were called?
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It's broadly accepted that conceptions increase on St Valentines day. If you were, on which day and month would you be born?
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It's broadly accepted that conceptions increase on St Valentines day. If you were, on which day and month would you be born?
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End of Round 1
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Round 2: Rebus Puzzles (Dingbats)
Some of the ealiest valentines cards were Rebus puzzles. Rebus is latin and means "that which is indicated by things".
Anyway, some valentines-related dingbats will appear on the zoom screen and you'll have up to 60 seconds to type in your answer on your device.
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End of Round 2
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Round 3: On this day..
Questions about things and people with links to today
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Born: Simon Pegg
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What is the name of his alien co-star in the movie of the same name?
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Multiple Choice
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What is the name of his alien co-star in the movie of the same name?
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Born: Marco Pantani
One of the most iconic figures in Italian (if not world) cycling, winning both the Tour de France and Giro d'Italia and famed for his un-bridled climbing abilities whilst being the regular recipient of drug abuse allegations.
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The Italians love to dub their heroes with nicknames, what was Marco's?
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The Italians love to dub their heroes with nicknames, what was Marco's?
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Il Pirata = The Pirate
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Born: Dean Gaffney
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Perhaps best known for his role as Robbie in Eastenders, but what was Robbie's surname?
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Dean Gaffney is most well known for his role as Robbie in Eastenders. What was Robbie's surname?
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Died
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I died 18 years ago today having had a relatively short life, but during my lifetime I became the most famous sheep in the world. What is my name?
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I died 18 years ago today having had a relatively short life, but during my lifetime I became the most famous sheep in the world. What is my name?
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Born: Rhydian Roberts
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Which TV talent show did I shoot to fame in?
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Which TV talent show did I shoot to fame in?
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Born: Edinson Cavani
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My full name is Edinson Roberto Cavani Gómez and I have had footballing success in several countries., but which country am I from?
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What country am I from?
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Born: Teller
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I am one half of the world-famous illusionist duo Penn and Teller, and this is my real surname. Do you know what my Christian name is?
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I am one half of the world-famous illusionist duo Penn and Teller, and this is my real surname. Do you know what my Christian name is?
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Died: Bob Paisley
Today is the 25th anniversary of my death .
My rate of success in winning trophies is only bettered by only one Manager in history.
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In my 9 seasons as Liverpool manager, how many trophies did the club win?
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In my 9 seasons as Liverpool manager, how many trophies did the club win?
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Next: Type your answer
A lengthy pen-picture of someone famous. Scroll down to reveal more clues as to their identity, then type their name as soon as you are ready to guess.
Remember, the quicker you get it the more points you score, but you get nothing for an incorrect or no guess!
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Dick Francis
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Born: Geoff James Nugent
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My real name is Geoff James Nugent and I'm an Australian stand-up comedian who now lives in America and hosts a TV chatshow.
What is my stage name by which I am more commonly known?
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End of Round 3
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Round 4
Love Song Lyrics: type in the next line
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