March 25, 2014 | QM print friendly version 1 In 2009, which UK television presenter was appointed Chief Scout, at the age of 35, by the Scout Association? Bear Grylls 2 Which British city is known as the ‘City of Arcades’? Cardiff 3 In cooking, what is the term for plunging vegetables into boiling water for a short time, and then plunging them into cold water until they are cold? Blanching 4 Lythari, Avariel, Drow and Snow are all types of which mythical creature? Elf 5 In many Spanish-speaking countries which day of the week is considered unlucky if it falls on the 13th of the month? Tuesday 6 Which US actor and comedian is the voice of Bernard in the 1977 Disney film ‘The Rescuers’? Bob Newhart 7 Dementophobia is the irrational fear of what? Insanity 8 What was the nickname of the legendary 17th Century highwaywoman Katherine Ferrers? The Wicked Lady 9 The 1998 autobiography ‘The Devil Rides Out’ is by which UK comedian and television presenter? Paul O’Grady 10 Which English county is known as ‘God’s Own County’? Yorkshire 11 Which English singer/songwriter, born in 1950, was labelled ‘Looney de Small’ by the late Spike Milligan because of her sharp sense of humour? Lynsey de Paul 12 What is the first name of South African-born England cricketer Jonathan Trott? Ian 13 What was the only UK number one hit single for rock band Foreigner? I Want To Know What Love Is 14 What colour is powdered sulphur? Yellow 15 In 2013 which British politician was challenged to fulfil his claim that he could live on 53 pounds sterling a week? Ian Duncan Smith 16 What is the name of the perfume launched by British boyband JLS in January 2013? Love 17 Tobomory is the capital of which Scottish island? Isle of Mull 18 Who is the lead singer of British rock band the Stone Roses? Ian Brown 19 What were the first names of US television cartoonists Hanna and Barbera? William and Joseph 20 Which US television drama series is based on chemistry teacher Walter White, who turns to making and selling crystal meth after finding out he has lung cancer? Breaking Bad