quiz 1337 – general knowledge

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1	Myoglobin is the primary oxygen-carrying pigment of which type of body tissue in humans?
2	In the standard game of chess, which colour is always the first to move?
3	What was the first bonus ball number to be drawn in the first UK National Lottery, in November 1994?
4	Who played Thelma in the UK television series 'The Likely Lads'?
5	In Greek mythology, how many heads does Cerberus, the dog who guards the entrance to Hades, usually have?
6	Bernard, Deadeye, Orville and Madame Medusa are all characters in which Disney filmn
7	A colubrid is what type of creature?
8	The House of Grimaldi has ruled which European principality since 1927?
9	Convicted felon Henri Charriere was better known by what name?
10	Jack Dawson is a character in which 1997 Oscar-winning film?
11	What is the official language of The Netherlands?
12	Ailurophobia is the irrational fear of which animals?
13	Fashion retailer Topshop was founded in 1964 within the Sheffield branch of which now-defunct British department store chain?
14	Who plays the deaf man in the 1989 film 'See No Evil, Hear No Evil'?
15	Which animal is featured on the logo of car manufacturer Porsche?
16	In September 1850, what was the 31st American state to join the Union?
17	'The Codex Leicester' (or Codex Hammer) is a collection of mostly scientific writings by which scientist/inventor?
18	The Sankamphaeng Hot Springs are in which Asian country?
19	Who directed the 1973 film 'Serpico'?
20	Which composer wrote the World's first football chant?