Daily challenge · 25 October 2026
UK general knowledge
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Question 1
In British English, what does “brolly” mean?
- A A suitcase
- B An umbrella
- C A bicycle
- D A sandwich
“Brolly” is an informal British word for an umbrella.
Question 2
In Greek mythology, who flew too close to the Sun on wings made with wax?
- A Icarus
- B Perseus
- C Orpheus
- D Theseus
Icarus’s wings melted when he flew too near the Sun.
Question 3
The annual Boat Race between Oxford and Cambridge is a competition in which sport?
- A Rowing
- B Sailing
- C Swimming
- D Canoeing
The Boat Race is a rowing contest between crews from the two universities.
Question 4
What is the name of the pub in the British soap opera Coronation Street?
- A The Queen Vic
- B The Rovers Return
- C The Woolpack
- D The Nag’s Head
The Rovers Return Inn is the pub in Coronation Street.
Question 5
Which small mammal native to the UK is known for hibernating through the winter?
- A Hedgehog
- B Otter
- C Badger
- D Fox
Hedgehogs typically hibernate during the colder months.
Question 6
Who designed the Lloyd’s building in London?
- A Norman Foster
- B Richard Rogers
- C Christopher Wren
- D John Soane
The Lloyd’s building was designed by architect Richard Rogers.
Question 7
Which British fashion designer co-designed Princess Diana’s wedding dress?
- A John Galliano
- B Mary Quant
- C Vivienne Westwood
- D David Emanuel
David Emanuel designed the dress with his then-wife, Elizabeth Emanuel.
Question 8
What is the smallest positive integer that is divisible by every whole number from 1 to 10?
- A 1,260
- B 2,520
- C 5,040
- D 10,080
The least common multiple of the integers 1 through 10 is 2,520.
Question 9
Which British company was founded by James Dyson and is best known for its vacuum cleaners?
- A Dyson
- B Hoover
- C Gtech
- D Vax
James Dyson founded the company that bears his surname.
Final question
What was the name of Tim Peake’s 2015–16 mission to the International Space Station?
- A Shuttleworth
- B Principia
- C Endeavour
- D Aurora
Tim Peake’s mission to the International Space Station was named Principia.