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Answer: Alec Guinness

Alec Guinness gives a superb performance as Charles I in the movie "Cromwell" starring Richard Harris as Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector of England 1653 - 1658. The movie depicts the rise to supreme power of Oliver Cromwell, during the English civil wars 1642 to 1649, and the fall from grace and execution of Charles I, in 1649.

The movie also features many British stalwarts of the stage and screen such as Robert Morley as the Earl of Manchester, Frank Finlay as John Carter, Nigel Stock as Sir Edward Hyde, Geoffrey Keen as John Pym, Douglas Wilmer as Sir Thomas Fairfax, Michael Goodliffe as the Solicitor Genderal, Dorothy Tutin as Queen Henrietta Maria, Zena Walker as Elizabeth Cromwell and Timothy Dalton as Prince Rupert.

Alec Guinness had been acting since 1934 when his pay was £1 per week. His biggest pay day was working on "Star Wars" where he earned $7 million immediately and more than $100 million by the time of his death in 2000 aged 86.

Question submitted by shipyardbernie

Answer: Rat with rotten corn

Kiore are small wild rats that came to Aotearoa-NZ with early Polynesian settlers as early as 13th century, and provided a vital source of winter protein. They are roasted over an open fire or baked in a clay ball. When the clay is cracked open, the hair and tail are left behind and the succulent meat can be picked out.

Kanga pirau are corn kernels that are placed in a bag in a clean, swiftly running river for six weeks or until fermented. Then they are cooked as porridge and served with brown sugar and cream. Both delicacies are still eaten today.

Question submitted by Waitakere

Answer: 1924

MG was founded by Cecil Kimber in the 1920s; the MG 14/28 Super Sports was the first model produced in 1924.

The MG marque has been owned over the years by several different entities. These include the Nuffield Organisation and several incarnations of BMC, including Leyland and Rover. It is now owned by the Shanghai based SAIC Corporation.

I own two MGs myself, a 1966 Midget and a 1974 MGBGT.

Question submitted by nebwary

Answer: Fried Green Tomatoes

"Fried Green Tomatoes" is a 1991 movie based on the 1987 book "Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe", by Fannie Flagg. It stars Jessica Tandy as Ninny Threadgood, Kathy Bates as Evelyn Couch, Mary Stuart Masterson as Idgie Threadgood and Mary-Louise Parker as Ruth Jamison.

The movie grossed $82.4 million in the United States and Canada, and $37 million in other countries, for a worldwide total of $119.4 million.

Question submitted by kennell

Answer: Belinda Clark

Belinda Clark scored 229 not out, in the 1997 Women's World Cup in India. Clark scored her runs against The Netherlands in Australia's record win in the quarter finals. Australia went on to win the 1997 Women's World Cup.

Born Belinda Jane Clark in Newcastle, New South Wales in 1970, she became a pioneer of woman's cricket. In her career she scored 4,844 runs, captained 101 matches and captained Australia in the 1997 and 2005 World Cups.

Question submitted by Desimac

Answer: North Corbin, Kentucky

Harland David Sanders was born on September 9 1890. He falsified his birth certificate and was enlisted into the military at age 16 in 1906. In 1935 the Governor of Kentucky awarded the moniker "Colonel" to Sanders.

It was during this time that he started to perfect his fried chicken recipe at the Shell gas station/restaurant he owned in North Corbin, Kentucky. It wasn't until the early 1950s that he named it "Kentucky Fried Chicken" and started to franchise.

Question submitted by James Free

Answer: Al Unser Sr

Al Unser Sr. was the winner of the 1987 Indianapolis 500 at 47 years old. He was the oldest man to win the race at that time and narrowly beat his brother Bobby Unser, who was also 47. Al was only 5 days away from his 48th birthday. Al Unswer Sr. is also one of only four, four-time winners of the Indy 500 up to now.

Al Unser Sr (4 wins) Bobby Unser (3 wins) and Al Unser Jr. (2 wins) is quite impressive for the family!

Question submitted by JamesFree

Answer: The Sokoke

Although all four breeds are among the top 20 rarest cats, the Sokoke is considered the rarest. It is a naturally occurring breed as opposed to a breed created by people crossbreeding. The Sokoke is native to the Arabuko-Sokoke Forest Preserve in Kenya, Africa and are very affectionate companions. They have long legs and short coarse fur resembling tabby striped fur.

The Burmilla is a human created breed, the results of crossing the Burmese and the Chinchilla Persian. They are considered to be very affectionate with very soft silver fur, which can be short or semi-long.

The Turkish Angora is another naturally occurring breed which is believed to have originated in the 1700s in Central Anatolia, or ancient Turkey. They have short silky fur which comes in many different color variations.

The LaPerm is the result of a much more recent natural genetic mutation occurring in the 1980s. The mutation resulted in curly fur much like a lamb. They are considered to be great lap cats.

Question submitted by dekeaunt

Answer: Liverpool

According to a manuscript written by his sister-in-law Bridget in the 1930s, Hitler lived in Liverpool for several months in 1912/1913. He lodged with his half-brother, Alois, who lived in Upper Stanhope Street, Toxteth, Liverpool, UK.

The story is, that his visit to England was to evade the Austrian authorities, who were looking for him because he failed to register with them for military service. Whether he was a supporter of Liverpool or Everton football (soccer) teams is unknown.

Question submitted by shipyardbernie

Answer: Reg Gasnier

"Puff" the magic dragon was Reg Gasnier who was so named by fans for his electrifying speed from a standing start. He was a member of the great St George team that won eleven straight premierships. This is akin to winning the FA Cup or the Premier League or even the the Super Bowl, eleven consecutive times.

The St George team won 1956 - 1966 inclusive; so great was their dominance that the rules were changed in order to stop their run. Reg Gasnier played for Australia at age of nineteen and represented his country 39 times. I have watched rugby league since I was eleven in 1958 and whilst Gasnier was not my all time favourite player, he is certainly the best I have ever seen.

My all time favourite player was Arthur Beetson.

Question submitted by Desimac