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1. Let's start with the legend of Lady Godiva, wife of the Earl of Mercia, in 11th century England. She supposedly rode through her town naked after a bet from her husband that he would lower oppressive taxes for their townsfolk if she did so. What English town did she ride through?
2. Whether for tradition, as a protest, or an alcohol fuelled dare, streaking became a worldwide phenomenon in the 1970s. In 1974 a world record was set by Georgia University students including how many streaking students?
3. In 1974 at the 46th Annual Academy Awards David Niven was about to introduce Elizabeth Taylor when Robert Opal jogged across the stage naked flashing a peace sign. David Niven quipped "...probably the only laugh that man will get in his life is by stripping off and showing his shortcomings" Once Elizabeth Taylor got over the shock, what movie did she announce as Best Picture for 1973?
4. The first known streaker at a major sporting event was in 1974 at Twickenham Stadium in England. Michael O'Brien, a 25 year old Australian, for a £10 bet ran naked onto the field at half time at an England versus France international Rugby Union game. Michael was arrested and fined for indecent exposure. True or false?
5. Ray Stevens wrote the novelty hit "The Streak" in 1974 poking fun at the streaking craze. "Here he comes - runnin' through the pole beans, through the fruits 'n' vegetables, nekked as a jaybird. 'n' I hollered over ____, I said, DON'T LOOK, ______!" Who was he calling out to?
6. 24 year old Erica Roe completed a topless run onto the field at England's Twickenham Stadium in 1982. Erica and her impressive chest bounced across the field at half time during an England vs Australia sporting event. What play was interrupted but delighted the crowd?
7. English serial streaker Mark Roberts may be the cheekiest streaker the world has ever known. Since 1993 he has streaked at most sports, not completely nude but wearing a gimmick over his privates. A multitude of arrests resulting in fines and bans from sports fields has lead to the Liverpool Police placing an ASBO to prevent any more naked antics from Mr Roberts. What does ASBO stand for?
8. One of the most unlikely places you would expect to see a streaker is at a prestigious dog show. In 1999, Mark Roberts streaked again wearing nothing but "Pedigree Bum" written on his back and a toy dog tied to his private parts. What is the name of this annual dog show in Birmingham, England?
9. Scottish comedian Billy Connolly likes to free himself of clothes and is not afraid to do so publicly. Billy pledged to have a wee naked frolic around London's Piccadilly Circus when the first ₤1 million was raised for one of the BBC's Red Nose Day charity events. What is the name of the organization behind these comedy-based charity events?
10. Streaking has become part of our sporting culture with the inclusion of a streaking set with anatomically correct naked figurines and chasing policemen to be used as accessories to the Subbuteo tabletop soccer game. In the special set of rules, when can a streaker be deployed?
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