quiz 1422 – general knowledge

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1	In 2009, which UK television presenter was appointed Chief Scout, at the age of 35, by the Scout Association?
2	Which British city is known as the 'City of Arcades'?
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?
4	Lythari, Avariel, Drow and Snow are all types of which mythical creature?
5	In many Spanish-speaking countries which day of the week is considered unlucky if it falls on the 13th of the month?
6	Which US actor and comedian is the voice of Bernard in the 1977 Disney film 'The Rescuers'?
7	Dementophobia is the irrational fear of what?
8	What was the nickname of the legendary 17th Century highwaywoman Katherine Ferrers?
9	The 1998 autobiography 'The Devil Rides Out' is by which UK comedian and television presenter?
10	Which English county is known as 'God's Own County'?
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?
12	What is the first name of South African-born England cricketer Jonathan Trott?
13	What was the only UK number one hit single for rock band Foreigner?
14	What colour is powdered sulphur?
15	In 2013 which British politician was challenged to fulfil his claim that he could live on 53 pounds sterling a week?
16	What is the name of the perfume launched by British boyband JLS in January 2013?
17	Tobomory is the capital of which Scottish island?
18	Who is the lead singer of British rock band the Stone Roses?
19	What were the first names of US television cartoonists Hanna and Barbera?
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?