The Dubliner Pub Quiz
July 31st, 2024
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1. Taylor Swift came to Germany for seven shows in 2024. Where did the concerts take place? (1/2 point each)
1. Taylor Swift came to Germany for seven shows in 2024. Where did the concerts take place? (1/2 point each)
Bonus: Name the stadiums. (1/2 point each)
Bonus: Name the stadiums. (1/2 point each)
[3 points] German
[3 points] German
July 17-19, 2024: Gelsenkirchen (Veltins-Arena)
July 23-24, 2024: Hamburg (Volksparkstadion)
July 27/28, 2024: Munich (Olympic Stadium)
2. Utepils is a Norwegian word that combines the words 'ute' and 'pils'; it literally translates to what?
2. Utepils is a Norwegian word that combines the words 'ute' and 'pils'; it literally translates to what?
[1 point] General Knowledge
[1 point] General Knowledge
'outdoors lager' (from ute 'out/outside/outdoors' & pils 'lager'; Utepils is “the act of sitting outside on a sunny day enjoying a beer.”
3. SILENT NATIONAL is an anagram of which country and its capital city?
3. SILENT NATIONAL is an anagram of which country and its capital city?
[1 point] Anagram
[1 point] Anagram
Tallinn, Estonia
4. Which year was it?
4. Which year was it?
* the bit coin was introduced
* the bit coin was introduced
* US Airways Flight 1549 landed on the Hudson River, NYC
* US Airways Flight 1549 landed on the Hudson River, NYC
* Queen Elizabeth II knighted English fantasy author Terry Pratchett
* Queen Elizabeth II knighted English fantasy author Terry Pratchett
* Justin Bieber made his first tweet at 8:27 pm, promoting his single “One Time”
* Justin Bieber made his first tweet at 8:27 pm, promoting his single “One Time”
* NASA’s Atlantis Space Shuttle launched on the final mission to service the Hubble Space Telescope
* NASA’s Atlantis Space Shuttle launched on the final mission to service the Hubble Space Telescope
* the American sitcom “Modern Family” premiered on ABC
* the American sitcom “Modern Family” premiered on ABC
* James Cameron’s “Avatar” was released in the US. It became the highest-grossing film of all time at the time
* James Cameron’s “Avatar” was released in the US. It became the highest-grossing film of all time at the time
[1 point] Which Year am I ?
[1 point] Which Year am I ?
2009
5. According to Norse legend, which animals pulled Thor's chariot across the sky?
5. According to Norse legend, which animals pulled Thor's chariot across the sky?
[1 point] Mythology
[1 point] Mythology
Two goats
6. If A is 50% larger than C, and B is 25% larger than C, then A is what percent larger than B?
6. If A is 50% larger than C, and B is 25% larger than C, then A is what percent larger than B?
[1 point] Math
[1 point] Math
20% (A is 1.5C, and B is 1.25C. Therefore, A is (1.5C-1.25C)/(1.25C)*100%=20% larger than B
or, suppose C is 4, then A is 6 and B is 5. 6 is 20% larger than 5)
7. 'Takin' It to the Streets'; Who are the artists?
7. 'Takin' It to the Streets'; Who are the artists?
[2 points] Song
[2 points] Song
The Doobie Brothers (Michael McDonald) & James Taylor
8. Which five countries border Syria?
8. Which five countries border Syria?
[5 points] Geography
[5 points] Geography
Turkey, Lebanon, Israel, Iraq, and Jordan
9. In Africa, the term Big five game animals was coined by big-game hunters to refer to the five most difficult animals in Africa to hunt on foot, but is now more widely used by game viewing tourists and safari tour operators. The Big five are the lion, the rhinoceros, the elephant, and which other two animals?
9. In Africa, the term Big five game animals was coined by big-game hunters to refer to the five most difficult animals in Africa to hunt on foot, but is now more widely used by game viewing tourists and safari tour operators. The Big five are the lion, the rhinoceros, the elephant, and which other two animals?
[2 points] Animal
[2 points] Animal
The leopard & African buffalo
10. There have been 4 US presidents with alliterative names (e.g. Mickey Mouse, Peter Parker …)
10. There have been 4 US presidents with alliterative names (e.g. Mickey Mouse, Peter Parker …)
[4 points] General Knowledge
[4 points] General Knowledge
Calvin Coolidge, Herbert Hoover, Ronald Reagan, Woodrow Wilson
11. Some supporting Harris have used certain emojis in social media posts or their display names on X, formerly known as Twitter, to demonstrate support for the vice president. Which emojis are being used?
11. Some supporting Harris have used certain emojis in social media posts or their display names on X, formerly known as Twitter, to demonstrate support for the vice president. Which emojis are being used?
[1 point] Politics
[1 point] Politics
The coconut and the palm tree
12. Germany has won two gold medals at the 2024 Olympic Games so far. In which sports?
12. Germany has won two gold medals at the 2024 Olympic Games so far. In which sports?
[2 points] Sports
[2 points] Sports
Swimming (Lukas Märtens - Men's 400 m freestyle) & Equestrian (Michael Jung - Individual eventing)
13. Only three metals are magnetic in their pure form and at room temperature. (This property is called ferromagnetic.) Which are they?
13. Only three metals are magnetic in their pure form and at room temperature. (This property is called ferromagnetic.) Which are they?
[3 points] Science
[3 points] Science
Iron, cobalt, nickel
(in 2015, researchers transformed non-magnetic metals such as copper and manganese into magnets using thin layers of carbon molecules for the first time).
14. Hendrik Verwoerd was the prime minister of which country until his assassination in 1966?
14. Hendrik Verwoerd was the prime minister of which country until his assassination in 1966?
[1 point] History
[1 point] History
South Africa
15. Last week, the son of the former top boss of the Sinaloa cartel El Chapo (together with Ismael El Mayo Zambada) was arrested in El Paso, Texas. What is El Chapo's (or his son's) real name?
15. Last week, the son of the former top boss of the Sinaloa cartel El Chapo (together with Ismael El Mayo Zambada) was arrested in El Paso, Texas. What is El Chapo's (or his son's) real name?
[1 point] General Knowledge
[1 point] General Knowledge
Joaquín Archivaldo Guzmán Loera (son: Joaquin Guzman Lopez)
16. Where is this?
16. Where is this?
[2 points] Picture Round
[2 points] Picture Round
Innsbruck, Austria
17. Whose flags?
17. Whose flags?
[3 points] Picture Round
[3 points] Picture Round
Philippines, Burundi, Honduras
18. Name the animal species (babies).
18. Name the animal species (babies).
[2 points] Picture Round
[2 points] Picture Round
Emu & Malayan tapir
19. Whose signature?
19. Whose signature?
[1 point] Picture Round
[1 point] Picture Round
Johnny Depp
20. Name movie & actor/actress.
20. Name movie & actor/actress.
[3 points] Picture Round
[3 points] Picture Round
Furiosa - A Mad Max Saga; Anya Taylor-Joy & Chris Hemsworth
21. What’s the common link?
21. What’s the common link?
[1 point] Picture Round
[1 point] Picture Round
(Jackson) Pollock, Bass, (Plymouth) Barracuda, (sun)Ray --> fish species
22. Name the song and the band.
22. Name the song and the band.
'Comin' out of my cage and I've been doin' just fine
'Comin' out of my cage and I've been doin' just fine
Gotta, gotta be down because I want it all …'
Gotta, gotta be down because I want it all …'
[2 points] Lyrics
[2 points] Lyrics
Mr. Brightside by The Killers
23. Of what country is Avianca the flag-carrying airline?
23. Of what country is Avianca the flag-carrying airline?
[1 point] Business
[1 point] Business
Colombia
24. True or False: Queen Elizabeth II and Marilyn Monroe were born only four years apart and even met each other in 1956.
24. True or False: Queen Elizabeth II and Marilyn Monroe were born only four years apart and even met each other in 1956.
[1 point] General Knowledge
[1 point] General Knowledge
False; they were both born 1926
25. When was Franz Kafka born? (+/- 10 years)
25. When was Franz Kafka born? (+/- 10 years)
[1 point] Literature
[1 point] Literature
3 July 1883 († 3 June 1924, aged 40)
26. Ceviche (cebiche/sebiche/seviche) is a dish consisting of fish or shellfish marinated in citrus and seasonings, recognized by UNESCO as an expression of which countries traditional cuisine?
26. Ceviche (cebiche/sebiche/seviche) is a dish consisting of fish or shellfish marinated in citrus and seasonings, recognized by UNESCO as an expression of which countries traditional cuisine?
[1 point] Food & Drink
[1 point] Food & Drink
Peru
27. Three films have received the 'Big Five' Academy Awards, meaning Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress and Best Screenplay. The first film was It Happened One Night in 1935. Name the other two movies who won the Big Five in 1976 & 1992.
27. Three films have received the 'Big Five' Academy Awards, meaning Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress and Best Screenplay. The first film was It Happened One Night in 1935. Name the other two movies who won the Big Five in 1976 & 1992.
[1 point] Entertainment
[1 point] Entertainment
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest and Silence of the Lambs
28. Most of the world's gold reserves (in metric tons) are located in the USA (8,133.5). There are five other countries with more than 2,000 metric tons of gold reserves. Name four.
28. Most of the world's gold reserves (in metric tons) are located in the USA (8,133.5). There are five other countries with more than 2,000 metric tons of gold reserves. Name four.
[4 points] Interesting
[4 points] Interesting
Germany (3,352.3), Italy (2,451.8), France (2,436.9), Russia (2,332.7), China (2,262.5)
(then Switzerland, Japan, India, The Netherlands)
29. 'I Feel It Coming'; Who's song? (two artists; singer & duo)
29. 'I Feel It Coming'; Who's song? (two artists; singer & duo)
[2 points] Song
[2 points] Song
The Weekend & Daft Punk
30. What is the first line of lyrics in the U2 song 'Where the Streets Have No Name'?
30. What is the first line of lyrics in the U2 song 'Where the Streets Have No Name'?
[1 point] Irish
[1 point] Irish
I want to run, I want to hide
I wanna tear down the walls that hold me inside
I wanna reach out and touch the flame
Where the streets have no name, ha, ha, ha
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