-1. What is the tall hat a chef wears called ?
-2. What happened on July 14 1789?
-3. February 1865 is the first month in recorded history in which what astronomical event didn't happen?
-4. What was the name of the old wolf in The Jungle Book?
-5. Which province of China is known for its spicy chilli peppers?
-6. What was the last thing Mr. Creosote ate before exploding all over the restaurant in Monty Pythons' The meaning of life?
-7. What is the most famous department store in Moscow?
-8. Which well known maritime word stems from the old Norse word for "outstretched arms"?
-9. Which Roman deity was the equivalent of the Greek deity Nike?
-10. Who or what would play an Aeolian harp?
-11. What mathematician is credited with inventing roulette?
-12. This is a detail from which painting?

2. The Storming of the Bastille

Was indeed, jb!

10. the wind

5. Szechuan

Yes, m'dears!

11. Blaise Pascal ??

He of the triangle iirc. Nice one, Mad!

4. Akela

Good one, soot!

1. A toque

7. What is the most famous department store in Moscow? ГУМ

9. Victoria

flotsam, fog, manxman - all look good to me!

(ГУМ, aka GUM)

6. a mint

It was, Marian - a wafer-thin mint

I only knew this answer because the children had a toy roulette game and the name appeared amongst the info received with it !! 😊

12. The front legs of Whistlejacket by George Stubbs ... well known for his equine works

3. There was no full moon??

Two excellent calls!

8. Fathom

Nice finish, Koala!