How bright were the British in 1989?

The Observer turned quizmaster to find out who knew what ‘How bright are the British?’ the Observer asked on 17 September 1989, turning quizmaster to ask the nation a set of ‘easy’ general knowledge questions, then reporting back on the results, sliced and diced for demographics. The questions spanned basic arithmetic, culture, geography, history and…

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Sam’s Montpellier, Cheltenham: ‘Dishes that deserve our attention’ – restaurant review

Done with small plates? Then you’ll miss the jazzy cooking at this cheery Cheltenham spot Sam’s Montpellier, Montpellier Courtyard, Montpellier Street, Cheltenham GL50 1SR (01242 252752). Earth £7.50-£10.50, Land £11-£15.50, Sea £12-£13, Heaven £8, wines from £25 At the start, our delightful waiter announces that the menu here at Sam’s Montpellier is “a little bit…

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Puglia’s wines pack a punch

Why the Italian region’s luscious red, white and rosé wines are having a major moment Paolo Leo Passitivo Primitivo Organic Appassimento, Puglia, 2022 (from £12.80, ND John) Wines from Puglia seem to be a word-of-mouth hit at the moment. So many friends and family have mentioned the region in Southern Italy’s heel as their best…

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Master of Gizmos: Indian American CalTech Professor Shrinivas R. Kulkarni Receives Shaw Prize in Astronomy – American Kahani

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Why was Singapore flight turbulence severe? | Explained – The Hindu

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Netizens can’t stop gushing about Deepika Padukone’s pregnancy glow as she debuts her baby bump on Instag – TOI Etimes

Netizens can’t stop gushing about Deepika Padukone’s pregnancy glow as she debuts her baby bump on Instag  TOI EtimesPregnant Deepika Padukone makes first public appearance after recent trolling, stuns in flowy yellow dress. See pics  Hindustan TimesMush Alert: Ranveer Singh’s Reaction To “Sunshine” Deepika Padukone’s New Pics  NDTV MoviesMom-to-be Deepika Padukone shares new photos as Bollywood backs her…

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NYT Strands Hints, Spangram, and Answers for May 26, 2024 – Beebom

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