4 h. ago Rio’s record, giant dogs and a psychic crocodile – take the Thursday quiz

Questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes, every Thursday. How will you fare?Last week in the comments one user suggested they were going to try to work the new Thursday quiz Minecraft movie-related catchphrase – “Chicken jockey your way out of that one, sunshine” – into a meeting at work, which is to be applauded, and hopefully will inspire more people to do so. But before going out to spread the message, you are faced with 15 questions, mixing up topical news, general knowledge and pop culture trivia in the usual fashion. Enjoy!The Thursday quiz, No 209 Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Katie Ledecky smashes her longstanding 800m freestyle world record

US swim star Ledecky smashes record set at Rio GamesGretchen Walsh sets world record in 100m butterflyKatie Ledecky broke new ground once again on Saturday, shattering her own world record in the 800m freestyle with a time of 8min 4.12sec at the Tyr Pro Swim Series in Fort Lauderdale.The 28-year-old American improved on the 8:04.79 mark she set at the 2016 Rio Olympics, notching her first long-course world record since 2018 and reaffirming her dominance in the distance freestyle events. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Snap result: Speckles the psychic crocodile predicts who will win Australian election

On the eve of the federal poll, the famed 36-year-old Darwin saltwater croc tips a Peter Dutton victoryOn the eve of Australia’s national poll to determine its next leader, two hunks of meat were dangled above a murky pool.Attached to one line, the picture of prime minister, Anthony Albanese. Upon the other, the man who would dethrone him, the opposition leader, Peter Dutton. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Dachshunds, kangaroos and a tortoise on the loose – take the Thursday quiz

Questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes, every Thursday. How will you fare?On Tuesday, the Thursday quiz celebrated its fourth birthday. Four whole years of this nonsense! What a joy it is to share the quiz with those who gather underneath it in the comments every week. But there is no time to get carried away with self-congratulations when there are questions to be asked. Fifteen of them, in fact, in their usual ridiculous configuration of topical news, general knowledge and pop culture trivia. Enjoy – and here’s to many more birthdays to come The Thursday quiz, No 208 Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Missing ingredients, brand new colours and the chances of alien life – take the Thursday quiz

Questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes, every Thursday. How will you fare?Gather round, faithful quizzers, for another adventure is at hand. Dare you tackle our 15 questions on topical news, general knowledge and pop culture trivia? If you do, you will be excited to find you are being treated to a brand new regular feature. The quiz is also, as ever, littered with a few silly in-jokes and references, which you can point out in the comments when you spot them. Enjoy!The Thursday quiz, No 207 Continue reading...

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3 w. ago ‘Like you’re a giant’: Edinburgh artist creates pintsize replicas of city’s pubs

Among Keith Crawley’s detailed tiny models is the Greyfriars Bobby’s Bar that includes statue of the dog“It’s almost like you’re a giant looking down on something,” says the artist Keith Crawley, describing the tiny tributes he has made to some of Edinburgh’s best-loved pubs.Crawley, 55, has recreated 12 pubs in miniature – including Barony Bar, the Cask & Barrel and the Conan Doyle, with each creation, depending on the complexity, taking up to a month to finish. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Nuclear pests, Hockney’s best and dozens of swimming tortoises – take the Thursday quiz

Questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes, every Thursday. How will you fare?The Thursday quiz has taken a brief respite from shouting “chicken jockey” and throwing popcorn at fellow cinemagoers, giving it just long enough to cobble together today’s offering between screenings of the Minecraft movie. Silently waiting for you, like a creeper about to blow up your base, you will find 15 questions that veer from the topical, to general knowledge, to pop culture and back. There are no prizes, but we always love to hear how you’ve got on in the comments.The Thursday quiz, No 205 Continue reading...

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