Chances 14 Dec Printed

Chances 14 Dec 1. Who was the only American to be World Chess Champion?

Bobby

Fischer 2. On TV, which Only Fools and Horses character did Buster Merryfield play? Uncle Albert 3. What is the name of the loading line painted on the side of a ship? Plimsoll Line 4. What name is given to the fossilised resin of coniferous trees? Amber 5. Which planet is nearest the Sun? Mercury 6. Which river carved out the Grand Canyon? The Colorado 7. What is the home of a Beaver called? Lodge 8. Which ship carried the Pilgrim Fathers to America? The Mayflower 9. What was prohibited in the USA in January 1920? Alcoholic drinks 10. Which musical instrument does Vanessa Mae play? The violin 11. Who wrote Lord of the Flies? William Golding 12. Which 1960's band featured Eric Clapton & Jimmy Page? The Yardbirds 13.What is the 3rd letter of the Greek alphabet? Gamma 14. Which organ of the body secretes insulin? Pancreas 15. What is the collective noun for a group of owls? A parliament 16. In which sport would you see an Eskimo Roll? Canoeing 17. Which famous Australian bushranger was caught and hanged in 1880? Ned Kelly 18. What is the currency of India? Rupee 19. What was the only No.1 for Dave Dee, Dozy Beaky, Mick and Tich? The Legend of Xanadu 20. When was the slave trade abolished in Brazil Was it 1878 1882 or 1888? 1888