Friday Quiz - 10/07/2020 - Quiz, Flashcards & Trivia

1. Used when calculating things to do with circles, what is the nearest whole number to pi?

2

3

4

5

Pi is mathematical constant and an infinitely recurring number, starting 3.1415926535.

Explanation

Pi is mathematical constant and an infinitely recurring number, starting 3.1415926535.

2. What causes the spots in 'spotted dick'?

Cherries

Chocolate

Dried fruit

Syphilis

The spots in 'spotted dick' are caused by dried fruit. Spotted dick is a traditional British dessert that consists of a suet pastry with dried fruits, usually raisins or currants, mixed into the dough. When the dessert is cooked, the dried fruit becomes plump and creates the characteristic spots throughout the pastry.

Explanation

The spots in 'spotted dick' are caused by dried fruit. Spotted dick is a traditional British dessert that consists of a suet pastry with dried fruits, usually raisins or currants, mixed into the dough. When the dessert is cooked, the dried fruit becomes plump and creates the characteristic spots throughout the pastry.

3. There's lots of new exciting things announced by Rishi Sunak this week, included a cut in VAT on food and drink from restaurants, bars and cafes. Which of these items, when bought from a relevant business, is not covered in this temporary cut?

Blackcurrant soda

Fish & chips

Pint of beer

Pork scratchings

Only non-alcoholic beverages are included.
Just don't expect to see too much of this saving - businesses are not compelled to pass it on to the consumer, and the cut is primarily aimed at helping the hospitality trade.

Explanation

Only non-alcoholic beverages are included.
Just don't expect to see too much of this saving - businesses are not compelled to pass it on to the consumer, and the cut is primarily aimed at helping the hospitality trade.

4. Which country goes furthest south as part of its mainland territory?

Argentina

Chile

New Zealand

South Africa

Parts of Argentina's Tierra Del Fuego go further south than Chile, but it is a separate island; there are other Chilean islands further south bordering the Magellan Passage.

Explanation

Parts of Argentina's Tierra Del Fuego go further south than Chile, but it is a separate island; there are other Chilean islands further south bordering the Magellan Passage.

5. Can you match the following farm animal songs to their recording artist?

Behind the Cow

Who Let the Dogs Out

Wild Horses

Sheep

Amazing fact about The Housemartins - Norman Cook aka Fatboy Slim played bass, and Paul Heaton & David Hemingway went on to form The Beautiful South.

Explanation

Amazing fact about The Housemartins - Norman Cook aka Fatboy Slim played bass, and Paul Heaton & David Hemingway went on to form The Beautiful South.

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