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Оглавление1 Which whale, the second largest on the planet, is known as the “greyhound of the sea”?
2 First banded in 1956 by Chandler Robbins, Wisdom is the world’s oldest known wild bird. What albatross species is she?
3 Created by J.M. Barrie, who are Tootles, Nibs, Slightly, Curly and the Twins?
4 Royal jelly is a larval food secreted by which creatures?
5 Born Karl Anderson, Jr, which American became the first women’s ready-to-wear designer for Céline in 1997?
6 The 1796 Battle of Montenotte was which man’s first victory in command of an army?
7 Which Dutch violinist and conductor created the Johann Strauss Orchestra in 1987?
8 The former British soldier Jonathan Pine is the title character in which 1993 John le Carré novel?
9 Which early 1970s backing band featured Mick Ronson, Trevor Bolder and Mick Woodmansey?
10 The late comedy writer Harris Wittels coined which word for “The Art of False Modesty”?
11 Which English scientist discovered the principle of electromagnetic induction in 1831?
12 In 1816, Bussa led the largest slave revolt in which Caribbean island’s history?
13 Which title star of the 2015 film Cinderella played Lady Rose Aldridge in Downton Abbey?
14 Recorded by Murray Head in 1984, the song One Night in Bangkok features in which musical?
15 Which US psychologist wrote the 2004 book The Paradox of Choice: Why More is Less?
16 Which acclaimed video game sequel of 2015 is subtitled The Phantom Pain?
17 Which retired cricketer hosted the pub games TV show The Indoor League (1973–78)?
18 Used in Sky Sports’ darts coverage, Chase the Sun was a 2001 hit for which Italian dance act?
19 Which golfer won four of his six majors with the caddie Fanny Sunesson?
20 Name the “Stealth Fighter” in the picture –
