What British discovery was influential in the development of computer science and the modern-day computer?
The Turing machine
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How long can you use your driving licence in the UK if you have a licence from another country?
For up to 12 months
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The Prime Minister has a country house outside London called:
Chequers
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Which two scientists were successful at cloning the first mammal, Dolly the sheep?
Sir Ian Wilmot and Keith Campbell
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Who wrote a famous series of poems about a group of people going to Canterbury on a pilgrimage known as ‘The Canterbury Tales’?
Geoffrey Chaucer
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What is the most well-known rugby league (club) competition?
The Super League
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Who won the 2012 Olympic gold medal in heptathlon?
Jessica Ennis
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How long does the Hanukkah celebration last for?
8 Days
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What name is given to the elected members of the Northern Ireland Assembly?
MLAs
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When did motor-car racing start in the UK?
1902
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Who were the parents of Elizabeth I?
Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn
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What is the name given to the system used to deal with children and young people who have committed an offence in Scotland?
The Children’s Hearings System
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Why did Henry VIII marry Anne of Cleves?
For political reasons
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During the Middle Ages, England was an important trading nation and people came to England from abroad to trade and also to work. Where did the weavers come from?
France
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How long can you use your driving licence in the UK if you have a licence from another country?
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For up to 12 months
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The Prime Minister has a country house outside London called:
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Which two scientists were successful at cloning the first mammal, Dolly the sheep?
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Who wrote a famous series of poems about a group of people going to Canterbury on a pilgrimage known as ‘The Canterbury Tales’?
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