Time out EXTRA

who, what, where, when?

WHO ruled England 1135-54?

WHAT is amatol?

WHERE is the river Xingu?

WHEN did Brigadier Murtala Mohammed become head of Nigeria following a military coup?

remember when...

The following events all occurred in a year in living memory. Can you guess the year?

1. Bros had a No.1 hit single with I Owe You Nothing

2. Jamie Lee Curtis and John Cleese starred in A Fish Called Wanda

3. Singer Roy Orbison died

4. The Bank of England £1 notes ceased to be legal tender

impossipuzzles

“That’s funny, Dad,” said Carol. “Ten years ago you were three times as old as I was.”

Terry nodded. “That’s right, but what’s so funny about it?”

“Well, now you’re older,” Carol replied. “But you’re only twice as old as I am.”

How old is she?

wordwise The word may sound familiar, but what does it mean?

NUCIFEROUS

A Ointment for muscle massage B Nut-bearing

C A fleecy head-wrap

who am I?

A singer and pianist, I was born in Rochford in 1979. My debut album with a record label was Pointless Nostalgic. My album Twentysomething was the fastest selling album in British jazz history.

10 questions

1. In which year did India and Pakistan gain independence from the British Empire – 1947, 1957 or 1967?

2. Which band had a hit with With or Without You?

3. North Shields Polytechnic is a club allowing people to take part in what?

4. The actress Helena Bonham Carter is a descendant of which British prime minister?

5. Complete the name of the classic film: Dial M for ___________.

6. In the game Cluedo, which colour represents the colonel?

7. What was the nationality of the philosopher Nietzsche?

8. What is Ireland’s second largest city by population?

9. Which cultural event that sees venues open in the evening returns to Tyneside this weekend?

10. Which ancient Egyptian city was known for its Great Library?