Pub Quiz, 31 July 2024

3,200 new words and phrases were added to the Cambridge Dictionary this year, which two words were added defined as "a sudden feeling that you dislike someone or something or are no longer attracted to someone because of something they do" and "a gentle hit or touch" (1 point for each word)
(For two points) Who was disqualified from the result of the Belgian Grand Prix and why?
Which actor is returning to the MCU as Doctor Doom?
Which recent film broke the Guinness World Record for the most viewed movie trailer in 24 hours?
It was the hottest day of the year yesterday among large parts of the UK, south-west London recorded a temperature of what (whole number)?
Which BBC presenter admitted to making indecent images of children?
A new AI necklace was announced, with the founders spending 75% ($1.8m) of their capital on the domain name alone, what is it?
Which American pop star performed at the Olympics opening ceremony?
Which celebrity kicked things off by carrying the torch ahead of the opening ceremony?
What was wrong with the flag raising?
Who closed the opening ceremony on top of the Eiffel Tower?
Where is the surfing taking place for the Olympics?
Gateshead Olympian Kieran Reilly is competing this year, what sport is he competing in?
PETA have called for all equestrian events to be banned after a video of Team GB equestrian star Charlotte Dujardin doing what emerged?
How many gold medals do Team GB currently hold?

Connection:

In which country did the Olympics originate?
What colors are the Olympic rings?
Who has won the most Olympic medals ever?
Which European city hosted the 2004 Summer Olympic Games?
Which Newcastle University alum appeared in the 2012 London Olympic Games opening ceremony?
Boss, Flex, Vane and Nock are terms used in which sport?
What is the official motto for the Olympics?
Which country has hosted the most Olympic Games?
What sport was added to the Olympics this year?
What events are in a modern pentathlon (5 points)?

So to remind, +2 points for every correct answer, -2 for every wrong answer, and +10 if you get all 10 correct, so 30 points up for grabs

What is the nickname given to the Eiffel tower?
The original Legoland park opened in which country?
What is the name for the supercontinent that existed during the late Paleozoic and early Mesozoic eras?
What is the best hand in Poker called?
What building material translates in Italian as "baked earth"?
What is the German word which is a name for a noisy ghost or spirit?
Heddlu (hethli) is Welsh for what (spelt Heddlu)?
In which part of your body would you find the Carotid Artery?
What highly infectious viral disease, which mainly affects young children, is prevented by Salk vaccine?
In the Star Wars films, what was the name of Princess Leia's home planet?