X Marks The Spot

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. According to literary tradition, what kind of people would use a map with the legend "X marks the spot"? Oil well drillers Astronauts Pirates/treasure hunters Deep sea divers

2. "The X-Files" was a critically acclaimed TV show that attracted huge viewership figures. Which acting duo were best known in the leading roles? Simon Baker and Robin Tunney David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson Nathan Fillion and Stana Katic Christopher Meloni and Mariska Hargitay

3. Who piloted an aircraft designated X-1 to become the first man to officially break the sound barrier in level flight? Chuck Yeager Brian Trubshaw Orville Wright Jack Waddell

4. In the English-language version of the game of scrabble, what value does X have on a single square? Eight One Four Six

5. Which Australian actor led the cast in the 2000 movie "X-Men"? Simon Baker Greg Eccleston Jason Donovan Hugh Jackman

6. During WW2, which country developed midget submarines designated "X-Craft"? Britain Germany Japan USA

7. Which of these was the home town of a punk band called X? Los Angeles New York Detroit Chicago

8. Who is credited as inventing the X-ray? Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen Gian Giorgio Trissino Marie Curie Werner Rolfinck

9. Who created "The X Factor" TV talent show? William G. Stewart Steve Ryan and Mark Goodson Ian Messiter Simon Cowell

10. In 2001 Apple Computers put a new operating system called OS X on general release. After which 'big cat' was the first version also known? Cheetah Cougar Lion Jaguar