Random general knowledge quiz

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1. Who was the father of Stephanie Flanders (of the BBC)? Michael Flanders (of Flanders and Swann) - camillofan

2. And who was the father of Sarah Smith (of Channel 4)? John Smith (Labour party) - parrot_knight

3. Where did the Duke of Dunstable live? Wiltshire (PG Wodehouse) - segh

4. And which gentlemen's club was on Dover Street? Drones (PG Wodehouse) - camillofan

5. Which major military action resulted in the greatest loss of life for the British Army, as a proportion of those starting out? The Retreat from Kabul (aka The Massacre of Elphinstone's Army); 4,500 soldiers and 12,000 camp followers set out; one man made it back - the_marquis

6. And which was the bloodiest battle on British soil? The Battle of Towton (during the Wars of the Roses); about 28,000 dead; around 78,000 took part; roughly 1% of the population of England was killed in the battle - gurthaew

7. In which year was eBay set up? 1995 - apadamek

8. Which street in London would you go to for a bespoke suit? Saville Row - gramarye1971

9. And for a handmade shirt? Jermyn Street - gramarye1971

10. Which country threatened to invade British Honduras in 1972? Guatamela (as told in the book Phoenix Squadron) - parrot_knight

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[parrot-knight.livejournal.com]

1. Who was the father of Stephanie Flanders (of the BBC)?

Michael Flanders

2. And who was the father of Sarah Smith (of Channel 4)?

John Smith

3. Where did the Duke of Dunstable live?

pass

4. And which gentlemen's club was on Dover Street?

Drones

5. Which major military action resulted in the greatest loss of life for the British Army, as a proportion of those starting out?

Battle of the Somme

6. And which was the bloodiest battle on British soil?

Naseby

7. In which year was eBay set up?

1999

8. Which street in London would you go to for a bespoke suit?

Savile Row

9. And for a handmade shirt?

pass

10. Which country threatened to invade British Honduras in 1972?

Guatemala

[wellinghall.livejournal.com]

1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 10 yes.