“Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.” - Albert Camus, Return to Tipasa
1. What astronomical event marks the official start of Autumn?
The astronomical moment when the Sun crosses directly above the Earth’s equator
2. ‘Art in the Arches’ can be found at which marina in Jersey?
3. Jersey Electricity recently signed a long-term supply agreement with France. Which company was the deal struck with?
Would our electricity be free if we had tidal generation? 🤔
4. In the nursery rhyme “There was an old lady who swallowed a fly”, what animal did the old lady swallow to catch the dog?
5. What building would you find at the address ‘9 E 42nd St, New York, NY 10017’?
6. Which destination takes approximately 4 hours to fly to from London: Madeira, Mallorca or Marseille?
7. True or false: Twinings started in 1706 as a coffee house before selling tea.
8. Sphinxes - creatures with a lion’s body and a human or animal head - are not found in which of the following ancient civilisations’ mythology: Greek, Norse or Egyptian?
9. Starting from Liberty Bus Station, where does the number 1 bus line end?
10. In baking, 1 cup of water is equivalent to how many millilitres?
11. To the nearest 10 metres, how long is the Bayeaux Tapestry, which is currently displayed in the British Museum: 40m, 70m, 110m?
68.3m to be precise, depicting the events leading up to the Norman conquest of England and the Battle of Hastings in 1066
12. Who is currently at the top of the Premier League table for the 2026/27 season?
13. Connie (Labrador) and Yume (Akita) are the pets of which world leader?
14. Which television show aired first: Antiques Roadshow or Yes Minister?
15. What statue is found along the path to Devil’s Hole?
Affectionately named ‘Derek’ by locals
