309: In which country are the 2026 Winter Olympics being held?

[outro music] Hello Quizheads, welcome to Takeaway Trivia episode number 309. I'm Leon your Quizmaster from Heriford UK, and this is another four-ounce of pub quiz style trivia straight into your ears. I just back from a Comic Con in Worcester had a fantastic day. I spent far too much on Pokemon for my youngest and arcane stuff for my eldest. All I bought was little Jurassic Park sign, and we met Optimus Prime, so all in all a good day. Anyway, let's delve straight into the shout outs. Joss Parker says, "Can I get a shout out for Colin and Leslie?" We're currently in competition with them on each week's quiz as we travel around South America. I think you're the first person ever to message from South America. That's great. We haven't beat them yet, but we will do soon. Let's love Rachel and Joss. Charlotte Glad wants to wish a huge congratulations to Simon and Lou from London on their engagement and looking forward to their wedding in May. Congratulations to you both. 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As you know by now, I'm not into sport drastically, but I've been loving the curling and really enjoying the big. what do they call it? The Big Air? Oh, wow. That's phenomenal. Number two, inhumans. What is the largest internal organ? Question number three. What was the superhero name of Helen Paa, the wife of Mr. Incredible? And I'm not looking for Mrs. Incredible. Alright? So number three, what was the superhero name of Helen Paa? The wife of Mr. Incredible. Number four, what is the name of the winter sport that combines skiing and rifle shooting? Number four, what was the name of the winter sport that combines skiing and rifle shooting? Number five, what colour tongue does the gruffalo have? Question five, what colour tongue does the gruffalo have? Number six, the Colossus, one of the seven wonders of the world, was located on which Greek island? Number seven, as of September 2023, according to Guinness World Records, with 400 million records sold so far, who is the best-selling female artist of all time? Number seven, as of 2023, according to Guinness World Records, with 400 million albums and singles sold so far, that includes digital as well, who is the best-selling female artist of all time? We're talking pop music. Who is it? Number eight, what was the name of everyone's first friend on the social media network, My Space? Number eight, what was the name of everyone's first friend on My Space? I missed those days. They were kind of simpler, weren't they? More innocent. Remember B-B-O as well. Number nine, if you have dendrophilia, you have an attraction to what? Number nine, if you have dendrophilia, that's D-E-N-D-R-O-P-H-I-L-I-A, dendrophilia, you have an attraction to what? Number ten, which month of the year comes last in alphabetical order? Number ten, if you put all the months of the year into alphabetical order, which month comes last? How's your ten questions? On general knowledge, we have started Takeaway Trivia for this week, hopefully it's a good start. Don't worry, still three more rounds to come if you're not feeling it so far. Round number two is another edition of general knowledge. However, I'm going to give you a helping hand because assuming you get your answers correct, each answer is in alphabetical order. Now, if your answer to question number one begins with the letter D, then your answer to question number two will begin with the letter E and it will carry on through the alphabet. If we reach Z or Z, we toggle back around to the letter A for your next answer. I'm not saying that question number one does begin with the letter E, might do, who knows. Should we find out? Let's play Alphabeti Quizetti. Question number one, which long running British television show is currently presented by Joel Moenny, Abbey Cook, Shini Muthu-Krishnan and Hacker Tee Dog? Number one, which long running BBC television show is currently presented by Joel Moenny, Abbey Cook, Shini Muthu-Krishnan and Hacker Tee Dog. Number two, the Nile is the longest river in Africa, which is second. Number three, what code name was given to the American Air Force's bombing offensive during the first Gulf War? Number four, Guy Garvey was the lead singer of which 2000's banned. Number four, Guy Garvey was the lead singer of which Naughty's banned. I think they're a British band. Number five, in Peep Show, which serial does Mark describe as Corn Flakes for people who can't face reality? Number five, in Peep Show, which breakfast serial does Mark describe as Corn Flakes for people who can't face reality? Number six, which former Soviet Republic is also the name of a US state? Number seven, which British television show was set in the Yorkshire Village of Aidan's Field? Number eight, which actor plays Emperor Palpatine in the Star Wars saga? Question number 8, which actor plays Emperor Palpatine in the Star Wars saga? Number 9, which month was named after Julius Caesar? Number 9, which month of the year was named after Julius Caesar? Question number 10, on Alphabetic Quizzetti, the Royal Botanic Gardens are located in which London suburb? Number 10, the Royal Botanic Gardens are located in which London suburb? That is your 10 questions on Alphabetic Quizzetti, don't forget, if you've got it right, they will be in alphabetical order. Before we dive into round number 3, I think it's time to deliver you some answers. Round number 1 was General Knowledge, what were those answers? Number 1, in which country are the 2026 Winter Olympics being held? That is Italy, it's fantastic isn't it? I'm not into sport, but as I said earlier, just absolutely fascinated by some of those events, we don't normally see them on television here in UK, so good to watch. Number 2, in humans, what is the largest internal organ? You live up? Number 3, what was the superhero name of Helen Pa, the wife of Mr Incredible? Elastigirl. Number 4, what is the name of the winter sport that combines skiing and rifle shooting by Athalon? Number 5, what colour tongue does the gruffalo have? A black tongue. Sixth, the Colossus, one of the seven wonders of the world, was located on which Greek island roads? Number 7, as of September 2023, according to Guinness World Records, with 400 million records sold, who's the best selling female artist of all time, it's Madonna. Madonna, for context, Taylor Swift is currently on about 261 million, so you think all the albums Taylor Swift's done, all those exclusive versions and vinyl versions and CDs, she's behind, she's still behind Madonna with 400 million. Number 8, what was the name of everyone's first friend on my space? It was MySpace Tom or Tom Anderson, for his full name. Number 9, if you have Dendra Filia, you have an attraction to what? Almost said the answer there. You've got an attraction to trees. Got wood. Number 10, which month of the year comes last in alphabetical order that is September? Well don't if you work that out. Okay, it's time to move on to round 3. We move on then to round 3 of this week's Takeaway trivia. And in this round, question number 1 is worth 5 points. Question 2 is for 4 points. Question 3 is worth 3 points. Question 4 is worth 2 points, and question 5 is worth just 1 point. That is why I call it 5 4 3 2 1. And for your 5 point question, name 5 of the 10 provinces in Canada, and that's not including territories. So name 5 of the 10 provinces in Canada, even not including territories. Now feel free to pause the podcast if you want to have a good think about that and get your 5 answers down. Question number 1 again, name 5 of the 10 provinces in Canada, not including territories. Number 2, name 4 chess pieces. Question number 2, name 4 chess pieces. Number 3, name the Winter Olympics 3 sliding sports. I stress not skiing, not skating, but sliding. That's not skiing, that's not skating, it's sliding. Number 4, what are the two main political parties in US politics? Question number 4, what are the main two political parties in US politics? And finally, number 5 this week, it's Pokemon or dinosaur. I'm going to name a creature, and you have to tell me, is it a Pokemon from the Pokédex of the hit video game series, or is a dinosaur that once genuinely roamed the earth 65 million years ago? So number 5, Pokemon or dinosaur this week, Luxray, Aluxray. Sounds like it could be a Pokemon that maybe shoots out rays of some kind, or is it some kind of prehistoric stingray with a big barb that'd be a cool dinosaur, so number 5, Pokemon or dinosaur, Aluxray. It also sounds a bit like a hairdryer or something. The Luxray 500 with added perm unit and diffuser. Right, Pokemon or dinosaur, Luxray, let's take a look back through your previous round, it was Alphabeti Quizzetti what were the answers. Number 1, which long running British television show is currently presented by Joel Moine, Abby Cook, Sheenie Muthu-Krystnan and Hacker T-Dog. It is the wonderful blue pizza, one of the best kids TV shows ever. Although, still slightly bitter, I never managed to get a blue pizza badge. It's like a right of passage in the UK. As a child, if you win a blue pizza badge, you're top of the class. I never got one. I got a big breakfast mug, but not a blue pizza badge. At number 2, the Nile is the longest river in Africa, which is second, that's Congo. Number 3, what is the code name given to the American Air Force's bombing offensive during the first Gulf War? Desert Storm. Number 4, Guy Garvey was the lead singer of which 2000's band Albo. Number 5, in Peep Show, which serial does Mark describe as cornflakes for people who can't face reality. It's Frosty's, or Frosty Flakes. Number 6, which former Soviet Republic is also the name of US State, Georgia. Number 7, which TV show was set in the Yorkshire village of Aiden's Field. Heartbeat. Heartbeat was always frustrating as a kid. Because it used to come on tell you, and you're thinking, that's it, it's back to school. It was always on a Sunday night, and that theme tune alone, it was like, "I've got to make sure my homework's done, it's shower time, and then bed ready for school." At number 8, which actor plays Emperor Palpatine in the Star Wars saga Ian McDamard. Number 9, which month was named after Julius Caesar, July? And at number 10, the Royal Botanic Gardens, located in which London suburb they are in Q Q Gardens. Let's return to 543-2 on your answers to that. Number 1, name 5 of the 10 provinces in Canada, not including territories you could have had Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba. Is it Manitoba? I hope it is. New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, and Saskatchewan. Number 2, name 4, chess pieces you could have had the King, the Queen, the Rook, the Bishop, Knight, and Porn. I never learnt how to play chess. I might deprive. I think the only insight I have into how to play chess is that episode of bottom, where they're trying to learn how to play chess. Maybe it's a British thing, I don't know. At number 3, name the Winter Olympics 3 sliding sports, there's the Luge, Bob Slay, and Skeleton. Number 4, what the main two political parties in US politics, Democrats, and Republicans. Number 5, Pokemon or Dinosaur, a Luxray? It is? A Pokemon, it's fourth generation, and it is an electric Pokemon. That's the first three rounds of takeaway trivia done this week, should we move on to one more battle? Yes, it's time for the end of the quiz quiz. 15 questions of general knowledge pitched a little bit trickier than previous rounds of this week's takeaway trivia. It's general knowledge, mixed bag, potluck trivia, but a little bit more solid. Let's start the challenge. The end of the quiz quiz. Number 1, Jarlsburg Cheese, originates from which country? So number 1, Jarlsburg, could it possibly be pronounced Jarlsburg? I don't know. It's about J-A-R-L-S-B-E-R-G, so Jarlsburg or Jarlsburg, the cheese, anyway, originates from which country? Number 2, an Australian Dijury Doe is traditionally made of what type of wood. Number 3, Joragrai won the inaugural football world cup, the men's edition, but who did they beat for two? So number 3, in the first ever men's FIFA World Cup, Joragrai won, but who did they beat for two? Number 4, what is Europe's highest active volcano called? Number 5, the Seat Automobile Company, or car company, originated in which country? That's number 5, the makers of automobiles and vehicles and cars, called Seat, originated in which country? Number 6. What did the British Association of Toy Retailers vote the toy of the century in the year 2000? Number 6. What did the British Association of Toy Retailers vote to be the toy of the century in the year 2000 and I'd agree with them? Think about it. What toy is the best toy ever? Number 7. What was the name of the Russian Space Station operated in low earth orbit from 1986 to 2001? Number 6. Number 8. How many dots are used in each letter of the Braille system? Number 9. How many toes on each foot does a hippopotamus have? Number 10. What is the shortest distance from which arrows are fired in an archery competition? Number 11. Denise and Fernando are the children of which fictional DJ and television presenter? Number 11. What is the name of the Russian Space Station? Number 12. The Pomeranian Dogbreed takes its name from an area in the northwest of which European country? My youngest was obsessed with Pomeranians. He had to have the calendar every year. The Pomeranian calendar. He loved boo. The Ted is. He loved loads of those and a house sort of ran the corner from me when I used to do the school run. I had about four Pomeranians and they'd always be in the window sort of yapping away and it made his day. It was such a joy. Number 13. Which author wrote the books about a boy and a fever pitch? Number 13. Which author wrote the books about a boy and fever pitch? Number 14. Alexander Bustamante was the first Prime Minister of which country? Number 14. Sir Alexander Bustamante, that's BUST, AMANTE, Bustamante, was the first Prime Minister of which country? Number 15. Hydrophobia is an alternative name for which potentially fatal disease. That's it, you're 15 questions on the final fling. Review your answers, take time to go through them, see if you've answered them as best you can. This isn't a wipe out so you can have a guess, try and get those points. And when you're ready, we're going to find out how you've done. The answers then to the end of the quiz quiz, Jarlsburg Cheese, originates from which country? Norway. Number 2. An Australian did you really do? Is traditionally made of what type of word? Eucalyptus. Number 3. Uruguay won the inaugural football World Cup, the men's football World Cup, but who did they beat for to Argentina? Number 4. What is Europe's highest active volcano called? Etna. Number 5. I know I will mess up the pronunciation on this, but it's, say at stands for something like "Sosiedad Espanyol de automovil de turismo". I'm not great with foreign languages, I'm like, typical Brit. Oh, it's okay, wherever we go they'll speak British. Number 6. What did the British Association of Toy retailers vote the toy of the century in 2000? There we go. Number 7. What was the name of the Russian space station that operated in lower Thorbit from 1986 to 2001? Meer. Number 8. 6. Number 9. How many toes on each foot does a hippo have? 4. Number 10. 30 metres. Number 11. Number 12. The Pomeranian dog takes its name from an area in the northwest of which European country. Poland. 13. Which author wrote the books about a boy and fever pitch Nick Hornby? And 15. Sir Alex Bustermante was the first Prime Minister of which country? Jamaica. Finally, number 15. Hydrophobia is an alternative name for which potentially fatal disease, rabies. That's your 15 questions on the end of the quiz quiz. Are you the winner in your own personal battle against the trivia today? Hope so. Hope you've enjoyed the questions. It is genuinely a pleasure to be your quizmaster every week. Lovely to hear from you every week as well how you're listening to the quiz and what you're doing whilst the questions are in play. I will be back next Monday with more trivia so please don't forget to like, subscribe and follow this quiz wherever you get it from so it's delivered straight to your device. Next Monday morning, before I go though, just enough time for one final, tat fact. Did you know that the Higgs boson scientists at Surn used comic sands on their presentation slides? Such a misuse of a font. For what it's designed for, for legibility, you know, and done, fun comic, type book things. It's a great font, you know, it doesn't deserve that you get, it's just when it's used inappropriately. I'm guessing tongue was firmly in cheek though. Good stuff. Alright then quiz heads, thank you for your company for the last 25 minutes. Let's do it again. Same time next week. Have a great week. Have a safe week. We'll quiz again soon. Ta-ra. I hope you're enjoying Take Away trivia. Don't forget we're now available wherever you get your podcast so please subscribe, rate and review to help the quiz grow. 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