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1. It is Sunday today. Kthnos, the team's resident Greek, proposes to the other Animal Farm beasts to leave the stable to grab something to eat. You're visiting the Farm, and Kthnos invites you to join them. Everyone agrees, but some of them are not really hungry. "I have a brilliant idea," Kthnos says. "Let's go to the trendiest place in town, The Snowball Inn. They have a famous Greek drink, which definitely will make you want to eat a horse". What do the Greeks call this anise-flavored alcoholic drink?
2. After having your aperitif, you feel competitive enough to try your hand at some table shuffleboard. The origins of table shuffleboard date back to 15th Century Europe. What country is credited with inventing the game?
3. Hanging on the wall in this quirky bar is a long, narrow tube of glass with a trumpet-shaped opening at one end and a funny-looking bulb at the other. As the Snowball Inn is used by only responsible drinkers, it serves exclusively as an ornament and conversation piece, but what is it?
4. The Snowball Inn is an esteemed establishment and its landlady, Gilli, prides herself on her adherence to the law. In July, 2007, what was introduced in all public places in England, thus making them healthier places to frequent?
5. As an Australian regular at the Snowball Inn, amazoncowgirl spends a lot of her time playing the "Pokies". What is she playing?
6. You continue into the darker recesses of the Snowball Inn and are delighted to discover an old pinball machine in the corner. After a few minutes of happily slapping the flippers, you notice you are close to breaking the high score. Suddenly you are distracted by the sound of the jukebox starting up and your game finishes just short of the record. You listen to find out which song has put you off your game and the irony is not lost on you when you hear 'Pinball Wizard' coming through the speakers. Which band had a 1969 hit with 'Pinball Wizard'?
7. After your epic battle with the pinball machine, you grab a seat next to Marilyn. She can see that you look like a smart person and decides to test you. "If you can answer me this question, then the next drinks are my treat. Can you tell me which brewery claims the title of the oldest pub in England and was used as a stopover point for forces on their way to meet with Richard the Lionheart?"
8. Once you leave Marilyn, you find Kel sitting in a dark corner. Now she's had a few to drink she has decided that she needs something to eat and asks "Does the famous Snowball Inn serve counter lunches?" You shake your head, confused and have to ask, "What is a Counter Lunch?"
9. In need of a snack, you head to the bar and ask the barmaid what flavour crisps they have available. The barmaid checks and reels off the following list: Builders Breakfast, Chili and Chocolate, Crispy Duck and Hoisin, Fish and Chips, Onion Bhaji and Cajun Squirrel! Ugh! Which crisp company released these uniquely bizarre flavours?
10. While at the bar conversing with the Australian members of the Farm, a lively discussion begins over the pubs of Sydney. After several cold ones the discussion turns to the oldest pub in Sydney. Which of these pubs has the best claim to be considered the first pub to be founded in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia?
11. In another corner of the Snowball Inn, a baize covered table with no side or corner pockets awaits the next competitors. The balls are released by placing a coin in the slot and the timer starts. Players take turns to pot the balls into the holes in the tabletop, avoiding the pegs that guard them, gaining points as they do. The balls are returned until the time is up when a bar drops to stop them. The players continue to play until there are no balls remaining. The winner is the player with the most points. Lindy challenges you to a game. But what is this game called?
12. The Snowball Inn is modelled very closely after an iconic Brisbane pub, the Brekky Creek Hotel. As a consequence, the garden bar features Brisbane's most famous beer from wooden casks, the only Aussie beer to be served so, anywhere. What beer is famously served this way "at the Creek"?
13. You grab a seat at the bar with a view of the television, just in time for the big football match. You find yourself seated between Gilli and Paul. It should be interesting as their favorite teams are playing against each other. Liverpool is visiting Manchester United in an English Premier League match. Just after half time, the three of you order some pies. You're glad that you are at the Snowball Inn today, because it sounds like they've run out of pies at Wembley Stadium. Even on the telly, you can hear the fans start to chant "Who ate all the pies?" at Steven Gerrard. What kind of pies are the fans talking about?
14. The Snowball Inn prides itself on being a safe, responsible establishment while still being fun for everyone. We highly discourage drinking and driving, not only is it illegal, but it is very unsafe. You're happy to find out that Dave has refrained from drinking tonight and has volunteered to be the designated driver for anyone who needs a ride. In which part of the world was the designated driver concept developed?
15. Suddenly the atmosphere changes as the overworked barman is seen glancing at his watch. Aargh! Last orders! There is a general surge towards the bar and, as usual, Peter gets there first. "Me, me!" he bellows and proceeds to order a mixture of Guinness and Champagne. "If it's good enough for Alannah Myles, it's good enough for me!" What was his order?
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