General knowledge by pjh2
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1 In the Hans Christian Andersen story, which little girl was found inside the petals of a flower?
Thumbelina
 
2 Famous Gurkha soldiers are known for carrying a particular type of large knife. What is the knife known as/called?
A Kukri.
 
3 Which two chemical elements make up water?
Hydrogen and Oxygen
 
4 How many laws of motion did Newton come up with?
3
 
5 Which boy band have had 14 UK number 1's, including "Swear it Again," "Flying Without Wings," and "You Raise Me Up?"
Westlife
 
6 In the Twelve days of Christmas song, what was given on the fourth day?
Four calling birds
 
Representing the four gospels
7 Where will the 2016 summer Olympic games be held?
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
 
8 Who, born Carlos Irwin Estévez, is the actor who was fired from Two and a Half Men in March 2011?
Charlie Sheen
 
9 Which was the first character Johnny Depp portrayed in more than one film?
Jack Sparrow
 
The Curse of the Black Pearl(2003), Dead Man's Chest(2006), At World's End(2007), On Stranger Tides(2011)
10 Which author of "Animals in War" campaigned for a war memorial for animals?
Jilly Cooper