You're a genius if you can answer 10 questions that the Eggheads got wrong

22 August 2023 , 14:55

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The Eggheads are known for being brainy (Image: PA)

If you think you're one of the sharpest minds in the UK, you might have considered trying your luck on a game show. And if you want to prove you're better than some of the country's brainiest boffins, then a quiz show like BBC's Eggheads is a great one to try, as you have to beat a series of game show champions - known as the Eggheads - in order to win.

It's difficult to beat the Eggheads as they really do know their stuff, but it's not impossible. They don't know everything and they've got questions wrong before. In fact, we've compiled 10 questions that stumped the team of quiz masters so that you can try your skills against the very best from the comfort of your own home - how many can you get right?

1. What are the main ingredients of the French dish aligot?

• Mashed potato and cheese
• Mushrooms and fried potatoes
• White wine and chicken

2. Which song was a UK Number 1 single for Blondie in 1980, and Atomic Kitten in 2002?

• Call Me
• The Tide is High
• Heart of Glass

3. The character Alan Partridge was first heard on which comedy radio programme?

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• On The Hour
• Alpha Papa
• Radio Active

4. In the Marvel comic series Fantastic Four, what is the alter ego of Reed Richards?

• Human Torch
• The Thing
• Mr Fantastic

5. Isidor Strauss, who died on board the Titanic, was co-owner of which business?

• Harvey Nichols
• Macy's
• Selfridges

6. The 2011 song Video Games was the first UK singles chart entry for which singer?

• Lorde
• Florence Welch
• Lana Del Rey

7. Historically, which item of clothing was a mandilion?

• Hat
• Jacket
• Shoe

8. Where in the human body is the ischium found?

• Hip
• Shoulder
• Ankle

9. The Intertoto Cup was introduced as a summer competition in which sport?

• Rugby
• Football
• Basketball

10. The independent label Factory Records was started in 1978 in which British city?

• London
• Manchester
• Liverpool

That's the end of the 10 questions, how do you think you did? All of these tricky puzzles completely stumped members of the Eggheads team, so even if you don't think you did very well, you may still know something the boffins don't! Take a look below for the answers to find out your full score. Don't forget to let us know how you did in the comments!

Answers

1. Mashed potato and cheese
2. The Tide is High
3. On The Hour
4. Mr Fantastic
5. Macy's
6. Lana Del Rey
7. Jacket
8. Hip
9. Football
10. Manchester

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