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The 2010s quiz

1. In 2012, which company bought Lucasfilm for about $4 billion?

2. Who's resignation made the news headlines around the world on February 28th 2013?

3. What is the name of the newest road bridge across the Firth of Forth, opened in 2017?

4. Which country (who achieved third place at the 2014 FIFA World Cup) have a lion and the the letters KNVB on their football association crest?

5. The twins Slavek and Slavko were mascots for what?

6. According to data released in 2011, in which South East Asian country is John Paul the most popular name given to boys?

7. In 2012, a dog called Pudsey won which TV talent show with his owner Ashleigh Butler?

8. In November 2012, the Cray Titan was the fastest what in the world?

9. How many different countries have won the World Cup prior to 2010?

10. The world's largest fish and chip portion was made in July 2011 in a pub in Wensleydale. What country held the previous record?

11. Japan's shock 34-32 win over South Africa at the 2015 Rugby World Cup took place in which English seaside city?

12. What did Denmark ban in May 2011 that made headlines in the UK?

13. In which film does Helen Mirren play the captain of a Soviet spaceship named Leonov?

14. "Don't let go!" was the movie poster tag line to which 2013 sci-fi film?

15. Which Irish/English Actor, Singer and Producer, known for his role in such classics as Lawrence of Arabia, Troy, The Last Emperor and Casino Royale, sadly passed away in December 2013?

16. Worldwide, what were the top three Google Search queries of 2012? One point for each correct answer. (note: all names or events are associated with the year 2012)

17. According to Forbes, which Boxer topped the list of 100 highest-paid athletes in the world in 2012?

18. Who were the runners up in the Europa League Final of 2010?

19. What is the connection?

20. About one billion television viewers watched a semi-final 'derby' between which two countries on Wednesday, 30 March 2011?

ANSWERS

1. Disney

2. Pope Benedict XVI

3. The Queensferry Crossing

4. Holland (Koninklijke Nederlandse Voetbal Bund)

5. Mascots for the UEFA Euro 2012

6. Philippines

7. Britain's Got Talent

8. Supercomputer

9. Seven

10. America

11. Brighton

12. Marmite

13. 2010: The Year We Make Contact

14. Gravity

15. Peter O'Toole

16. In order: Whitney Houston, Gangnam Style, Hurricane Sandy.

17. Floyd Mayweather, with over $85 million in winnings. Not bad for a 35 year old .

18. Fulham FC

19. They are all Championship football grounds (2009 - 2010).

20. Pakistan and India (semi-final of the Cricket World Cup)

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