26-Oct-2023 Theme: 'Cockroaches'

(1) Blattodea is an order of insects which consists of cockroaches and what other common insects?

Answer: Termites.

(2) The Cockroaches is the unofficial nickname of which Australian sporting team?

Answer: The Blues (NSW State of Origin rugby league team)

(3) The Cockroaches was a moderately successful 1980s pub band, which morphed into what world-famous Australian musical group?

Answer: The Wiggles.

(4) Queensland’s giant burrowing cockroach (Macropanesthia rhinoceros – aka rhinoceros cockroach) can weight up to: (a) 10-15 grams (b) 20-25 grams (c) 30-35 grams (d) 40-45 grams.

Answer: (c) 30-35 grams.

(5) What instantly recognisable Mexican folk song is about a cockroach with a missing leg.

Answer: La Cucaracha.

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