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That's News to Me (10) Trivia Quiz

Another quiz on the news as compiled in Britain. This quiz is hopefully of interest to everyone and not too difficult.

A multiple-choice quiz by rialto88. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
rialto88

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
193,764

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

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Tough

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Question 1 of 15

1. In September 2004 which former UK football club manager died of stomach cancer? Hint

Sir Alex Ferguson

Brian Robson

Kenny Dalglish

Brian Clough

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Question 2 of 15

2. In September 2004 what was suggested, in the British Medical Association Journal, to be something that dogs can detect by sniffing? Hint

Political spin

Dementia

Heart disease

Bladder cancer

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Question 3 of 15

3. In July 2021, which organization took passengers into space as tourists? Hint

The Greater London Authority and Ken Livingstone

Virgin and Richard Branson

British Airways

Sainsbury's Supermarket

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Question 4 of 15

4. In September 2004, what proved to be 50% fake according to tests carried out at the University of London? Hint

Viagra sold over the internet

Promises made in party political election broadcasts

Watches sold in public houses

Television advertising

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Question 5 of 15

5. At the beginning of October 2004 the Prime Minister Tony Blair was discharged from hospital following an operation for what? Hint

A nervous problem

Loss of memory

A. P. D. (American Poodle Disease)

A heart problem

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Question 6 of 15

6. Prior to going into hospital for an operation in September/October 2004 what announcement by Prime Minister Tony Blair startled the media and the British people? Hint

Tony Blair intended to stop Gordon Brown succeeding him as Prime Minister at all costs.

Tony Blair intended to stay on another term as Prime Minister.

Tony Blair was sorry that his advisers had only dare tell him what he wanted to hear over going to war with Iraq.

He was sorry that he had said in Parliament (just before the war) that if Saddam Hussein gave up his weapons of mass destruction he should be able to remain in charge of Iraq.

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Question 7 of 15

7. Who in October 2004 indicated his desire to be the new leader of the U.K. Independence Party? Hint

Michael Howard

Robert Kilroy -Silk

Anyone who is male, white, over 60 and not normally resident in Britain, or at least born abroad.

All of these

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Question 8 of 15

8. In October 2004, which UK football club was facing a growing take-over bid from a tycoon from the the USA? Hint

Manchester United

Manchester City

Spurs

Chelsea

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Question 9 of 15

9. Is it correct to say that, in October 2004, Australian Prime Minister John Howard won the election, for a fourth term of office for his Party?

Yes

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Question 10 of 15

10. A BBC Panorama documentary in October 2004 covered the controversy of a consultation on sugar consumption. What was the problem? Hint

The consultation was rigged by the government.

The consultation was funded by the sugar industry.

The consultation's result was announced prior to the consultation.

All of these reasons

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Question 11 of 15

11. In October 2004 the Pension's Commission revealed that over 12 million people in Britain had too little savings for a proper pension in their old age. What was the financial shortfall? Hint

� 57 million

� 57 billion

� 30 billion

� 30 million

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Question 12 of 15

12. In October 2004 the Advertising Standards Authority upheld a complaint about a public health campaign warning about the dangers of salt.

True

False

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Question 13 of 15

13. In October 2004 what did the England soccer star David Beckham apologize for? Hint

Missing a penalty in Euro 2004

Britain going to war with Iraq

Deliberately being cautioned for a foul in a match against Wales

His haircuts

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Question 14 of 15

14. In October 2004 it was announced that scientists would hopefully have a vaccine against which disease? Hint

Aids

Malaria

Dementia

Thrombosis of the heart

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Question 15 of 15

15. In October 2004 the UK Government announced plans to pour large amounts of money into local and/or national coffers. Their brilliant new and original idea was what? Hint

Invest some of our taxes in National Lottery tickets each week until they win.

Licence casinos all over Britain.

Buy race horses.

All of these ideas

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In September 2004 which former UK football club manager died of stomach cancer?

Answer: Brian Clough

Arguably the most successful manager in British football Brian Clough died at the age of 69. Having won the League Championship with both Derby and Nottingham Forest, he won the European Cup in 1979 and 1980 with Nottingham Forest. His self professed title was "big head", but if that title is correct then we need more people with such belief in their own talents to improve things in this country. No doubt he will be watching over us from that soccer dug-out in the sky. Brian is someone whose talents will be sadly missed.

2. In September 2004 what was suggested, in the British Medical Association Journal, to be something that dogs can detect by sniffing?

Answer: Bladder cancer

Research at Amersham Hospital in Buckinghamshire suggests that dogs can detect urine samples from persons with bladder cancer. Apparently they may detect a cocktail of smells that scientists are as yet unable to isolate. This talent may extend to other types of cancer such as skin cancer. From my own experience I know that dogs are very aware of cancerous tumours on themselves and will undergo quite a lot to be rid of them.

3. In July 2021, which organization took passengers into space as tourists?

Answer: Virgin and Richard Branson

The flight took off from New Mexico. It reached a height of 53 miles (82 km).

4. In September 2004, what proved to be 50% fake according to tests carried out at the University of London?

Answer: Viagra sold over the internet

Dr Nic Wilson carried out the tests at the University of London.

5. At the beginning of October 2004 the Prime Minister Tony Blair was discharged from hospital following an operation for what?

Answer: A heart problem

Apparently he underwent an operation to correct an irregular heartbeat. I doubt if the operation was helped by John Prescott being temporarily in charge of the country, or Gordon Brown being his apparent successor in waiting? Or is this what speeded his recovery?

6. Prior to going into hospital for an operation in September/October 2004 what announcement by Prime Minister Tony Blair startled the media and the British people?

Answer: Tony Blair intended to stay on another term as Prime Minister.

In an amazing announcement to the media at 10pm the night before he was to go into hospital, Mr Blair sprung this surprise announcement. He did concede in passing that the decision depended on the electorate re-electing him (presumably next year). However, he gave no mention to the Parliamentary process of electing him, or to the possibility of his own party changing its leader.

The leader presumed to be in waiting is Gordon Brown and much speculation centred on his reaction! Mr Blair clearly has mixed with President Bush so much that Blair now thinks we have American presidential politics in Britain. Forget the Labour Party we are now on the "Blair Campaign Trail"!

7. Who in October 2004 indicated his desire to be the new leader of the U.K. Independence Party?

Answer: Robert Kilroy -Silk

Apparently Kilroy-Silk wanted to challenge the leader, who was Roger Knapman. Attempts were being made to calm what seemed to be a growing rift. With the main financial sponsor of U.K.I.P. pulling out to protect the Tory Party from all its MPs being challenged at the next election (not just pro- Europe Tories), U.K.I.P. became a run of the mill British electoral Party.

In other words, a complete shambles!

8. In October 2004, which UK football club was facing a growing take-over bid from a tycoon from the the USA?

Answer: Manchester United

Malcolm Glazer was gradually increasing his share holding to the point where an outright take-over bid for Manchester United would become necessary in law.

9. Is it correct to say that, in October 2004, Australian Prime Minister John Howard won the election, for a fourth term of office for his Party?

Answer: yes

Mr Howard won the election on domestic policies, while his Labor opposition opponents fought more on the war issue in Iraq.

10. A BBC Panorama documentary in October 2004 covered the controversy of a consultation on sugar consumption. What was the problem?

Answer: The consultation was funded by the sugar industry.

A United Nations agency began investigating the matter. Too much sugar is allegedly bad for our health and particularly the health of young children. The sugar industry clearly had a vested interest in this matter.

11. In October 2004 the Pension's Commission revealed that over 12 million people in Britain had too little savings for a proper pension in their old age. What was the financial shortfall?

Answer: � 57 billion

The Government then spent a year consulting over the problem. Many suspect that an increase in taxation is a favoured option.

12. In October 2004 the Advertising Standards Authority upheld a complaint about a public health campaign warning about the dangers of salt.

Answer: False

On the contrary, this watchdog rejected a complaint. It only goes to show that if you believe what big business tells you, including about food and its supplements, you can end up in big trouble.

13. In October 2004 what did the England soccer star David Beckham apologize for?

Answer: Deliberately being cautioned for a foul in a match against Wales

Apparently Beckham was already injured and would miss the next game. He thus deliberately fouled an opponent to gain a caution that would mean he would serve a one match suspension, having been cautioned in a previous game. This would remove the threat of suspension if he is cautioned on his return. Beckham admitted the deliberate carding saying that it showed he was not as thick as some people alleged him to be. Apparently FIFA, seeing this deliberate trick to beat its suspension of players rule, began investigating the issue.

14. In October 2004 it was announced that scientists would hopefully have a vaccine against which disease?

Answer: Malaria

Details were published in the "Lancet" and focused on research at the University of Barcelona.

15. In October 2004 the UK Government announced plans to pour large amounts of money into local and/or national coffers. Their brilliant new and original idea was what?

Answer: Licence casinos all over Britain.

Well who said that gambling never pays? Casinos all over Britain and a percentage of the proceeds going into local or national government. Well you know it makes sense with a government likes this one!

Source: Author rialto88

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