Spirit Level - Naughties Quiz

1. What was founded by Mark Zuckerberg from Harvard University in 2004?

Facebook

MySpace

Amazon

Lastminute.com

EBay

Mark Zuckerberg founded Facebook in 2004 while he was a student at Harvard University. Facebook is a social networking platform that allows users to connect with friends, share content, and communicate with others. It quickly gained popularity and has since become one of the largest and most influential social media platforms in the world.

Explanation

Mark Zuckerberg founded Facebook in 2004 while he was a student at Harvard University. Facebook is a social networking platform that allows users to connect with friends, share content, and communicate with others. It quickly gained popularity and has since become one of the largest and most influential social media platforms in the world.

2. Which Neighbours actress gave us a Kiss Kiss in 2002?

Kylie Minogue

Natalie Imbruglia

Madge Bishop

Holly Valance

Holly Valance is the correct answer because she is a Neighbours actress who released a single called "Kiss Kiss" in 2002. This song was a major hit and achieved international success, making her well-known for it. Kylie Minogue, Natalie Imbruglia, and Madge Bishop are also Neighbours actresses, but they did not release a song called "Kiss Kiss" in 2002.

Explanation

Holly Valance is the correct answer because she is a Neighbours actress who released a single called "Kiss Kiss" in 2002. This song was a major hit and achieved international success, making her well-known for it. Kylie Minogue, Natalie Imbruglia, and Madge Bishop are also Neighbours actresses, but they did not release a song called "Kiss Kiss" in 2002.

3. what album tops the chart for most pre-orders?

The Beatles - 1

Eminem - Marshall Mathers

Susan Boyle - I Dreamed A Dream

Leona Lewis - Spirit

Dido - No Angels

The correct answer is "Susan Boyle - I Dreamed A Dream" because it is the album that had the highest number of pre-orders, meaning that it was the most anticipated and sought-after album among the given options.

Explanation

The correct answer is "Susan Boyle - I Dreamed A Dream" because it is the album that had the highest number of pre-orders, meaning that it was the most anticipated and sought-after album among the given options.

4. What was remarkable about Christmas shopping in 2006?

It set a new UK record for retail spending

Tesco received £2 out of every £5 spent

Online shopping grew by more than 50 per cent

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In 2006, online shopping experienced significant growth, increasing by over 50%. This indicates a shift in consumer behavior, with more people opting to shop online rather than in physical stores. This trend is remarkable as it demonstrates the increasing popularity and convenience of online shopping during that time period.

Explanation

In 2006, online shopping experienced significant growth, increasing by over 50%. This indicates a shift in consumer behavior, with more people opting to shop online rather than in physical stores. This trend is remarkable as it demonstrates the increasing popularity and convenience of online shopping during that time period.

5. In 2007, the growth of wine sales in the UK slowed down for the first time in 15 years. If the French consumer now drinks 50 litres of wine per year and the American 11.5 litres, how much does the average British consumer drink?

19 litres

27 litres

62 litres

365 litres

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Explanation

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6. On 23 April 2005 the first video was upload to YouTube by co-founder Jawed Karim, it lasted 19 seconds and featured him at the elephant house at San Diego zoo, but what was it entitled?

Me at the Zoo

Test

Nellie and Karim

Asfda

The first of many

The first video uploaded to YouTube by co-founder Jawed Karim was titled "Me at the Zoo".

Explanation

The first video uploaded to YouTube by co-founder Jawed Karim was titled "Me at the Zoo".

7. In 2006, Top of the Pops was cancelled after 42 years on the air. Who was the last act to perform?

The Rolling Stones (who had also been the first)

Dizzee Rascal

Girls Aloud

Paul McCartney

Girls Aloud was the last act to perform on Top of the Pops before it was cancelled in 2006. The Rolling Stones had been the first act to perform on the show, but they were not the last. Dizzee Rascal and Paul McCartney were also not the last acts to perform. Therefore, the correct answer is Girls Aloud.

Explanation

Girls Aloud was the last act to perform on Top of the Pops before it was cancelled in 2006. The Rolling Stones had been the first act to perform on the show, but they were not the last. Dizzee Rascal and Paul McCartney were also not the last acts to perform. Therefore, the correct answer is Girls Aloud.

8. Which of these inventions was predicted in the 1968 film 2001: A Space Odyssey, and subsequently came to pass?

Flat-screen television

Mobile phones

The internet

In the 1968 film 2001: A Space Odyssey, a flat-screen television was predicted as an invention of the future. This prediction came to pass as flat-screen televisions became widely available and popularized in the years following the film's release.

Explanation

In the 1968 film 2001: A Space Odyssey, a flat-screen television was predicted as an invention of the future. This prediction came to pass as flat-screen televisions became widely available and popularized in the years following the film's release.

9. How many medals did Great Britain win at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing?

17

27

37

47

57

Great Britain won 47 medals at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing.

Explanation

Great Britain won 47 medals at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing.

10. In 2002, Adolf Hitler was knocked off the top spot as the most-hated person by Osama bin Laden – as voted by visitors to Madame Tussauds.

But who did Saddam Hussein knock off the number 3 spot?

George W Bush

Margaret Thatcher

Christian Ronaldo

Liam Gallagher

Saddam Hussein knocked off Liam Gallagher from the number 3 spot as the most-hated person. This implies that Saddam Hussein was ranked higher in terms of being disliked compared to Liam Gallagher.

Explanation

Saddam Hussein knocked off Liam Gallagher from the number 3 spot as the most-hated person. This implies that Saddam Hussein was ranked higher in terms of being disliked compared to Liam Gallagher.