07-Mar-2024 Theme: 'Block'

(1) What is the origin of the phrase “stumbling block” (a) the Old Testament (b) women’s temperance movement (c) shipboard rope stays (d) New York shoeshine vendors (e) carpentry.

Answer: (a) the Old Testament.

(2) What is the literal meaning of “I’ll knock your block off”?

Answer: I will knock your head off.

(3) In what sport does ‘drive blocking’ play a prominent part?

Answer: American football.

(4) What event in 1815 is Gebhard Leberecht von Blucher remembered for?

Answer: Battle of Waterloo.

(5) Who was the lead singer of the British band The Blockheads, formed in 1977?

Answer: Ian Drury.

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