Chances 16 Nov

Chances 16 Nov 1. What is the most popular indoor sport for women? Swimming 2. What 'B' is the name for toasted Italian bread soaked in olive oil and usually served with garlic and tomatoes? Bruschetta 3. In South America, the River Plate lies between Argentina and which other country? Uruguay 4. In the official Conker rules, how many strikes per turn are allowed? Three 5. . In which country was the white rum 'Bacardi' originally produced? Cuba 6 How high, in metres, from the ground, is the crossbar used in Rugby Union? Three 7. Which member of the ginger family is used to colour curries? Turmeric 8. What `J` is a type of coal that can be cut and polished for use as a black ornament in jewellery? Jet 9. In the West End of London, the Lyric, Apollo and Gielgud Theatres are all located on which Avenue? Shaftesbury Avenue 10. Published in 2006, 'The Sound of Laughter' is the autobiography of which Bolton-born comedian? Peter Kay 11. In `Star Trek`, Kronos is the home world of which warrior race? The Klingons 12. How many main lines are there in Palmistry? 4 - Life, Heart, Fate, and Head 13 What are, other than in King Arthur’s Time, Merlin, Arthur and Guinevere? National LOTTERY Machines 14. Which organ in the body recycles old blood cells? Spleen 15. Which is the third planet from the sun? Earth 17. What game would you be playing if your cue ball had a black spot on it? Billiards 18. What was the Wright brothers' plane called? Flyer 19. : Who painted 'Dedham Vale' and 'The Haywain'? John Constable 20. What nut grows on a hickory tree is it a walnut, Hazel nut or a Pecan nut? Pecan