Did this weekend's brain-teasing Saturday quiz leave you scratching your head? From cryptic connections to astronomical bodies, the latest edition offered a formidable challenge for trivia enthusiasts across the UK.
Unravelling the Questions
The quiz spanned a diverse range of topics, testing knowledge on everything from art history to pop culture. One question probed the identity of a famous portrait claimed to be of Magdalena van Ruijven from Delft, while another asked participants to name the celestial body with satellites named Charon, Styx, and Nix.
Other head-scratchers included the type of passport abolished in 1996, the Commonwealth capital built by the Knights of St John, and the identity of the most-followed African-born influencer on TikTok.
The Revealing Answers
For those still tossing and turning over the solutions, the answers have now been revealed. The famous portrait is none other than Vermeer’s Girl with a Pearl Earring. The mysterious celestial body is the dwarf planet Pluto.
The passport question referred to the British visitor’s passport, and the capital city is Valletta in Malta. The TikTok sensation is revealed to be Khaby Lame.
Decoding the 'What Links' Conundrums
Some of the most intriguing clues were the 'What Links' puzzles. For instance, the link between singer Marc Almond, comedian Thomas Derbyshire, and chemist John Farrow was that they all partnered with someone named Ball.
Similarly, the connection between the rivers Derwent, Dove, Etherow, Goyt, and Wye is that they are all rivers located in the Peak District.
Football fans might have deduced that Luton Town, Oldham Athletic, Preston North End, and QPR are all football teams that historically used plastic pitches.
So, how did your knowledge measure up? Whether you aced it or are now looking up the finer points of Victorian household management, this quiz certainly provided a stimulating weekend diversion.
