9 questions across 3 rounds · tap a question to reveal its answer
In the news recently...
Which political party, led by Nigel Farage, made big gains in the recent English local elections at the expense of both Labour and the Conservatives?
💡 Reform UK
Which pop star is suing Samsung for $15 million over the alleged unauthorised use of her image on television boxes?
💡 Dua Lipa
Which Arsenal player scored the 83rd-minute goal that gave the Gunners a dramatic 1-0 win over West Ham at the London Stadium?
💡 Leandro Trossard
Mixed bag
In which sport would a competitor perform a breaststroke, butterfly, or backstroke?
💡 Swimming
Which American economist gave his name to the curve, popularised in the 1970s, suggesting that beyond a certain point raising tax rates actually reduces total government revenue?
💡 Arthur Laffer (Laffer curve)
Which ancient Greek philosopher, building on the ideas of his teacher Leucippus, proposed that all matter consists of tiny indivisible particles moving through empty space — anticipating the modern concept of the atom by more than two thousand years?
💡 Democritus
On this date (12 May)
On 12 May 1937, which British monarch was crowned at Westminster Abbey, in a ceremony that was the first coronation to be broadcast on radio?
💡 George VI
On 12 May 1926, the General Strike in Britain came to an end after nine days. Which trade union body had called the strike in support of the miners?
💡 Trades Union Congress
On 13 May 1943, Axis forces in North Africa surrendered to the Allies, effectively ending the North African campaign. In which country did this final surrender take place?
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