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Friday 5 June 2026

This page records the questions, correct answers and explanations from this completed daily round.

In the film 'Inception', what object does Cobb use to determine if he is in a dream?

Answer: A totem

Cobb uses a totem to differentiate between dreams and reality.

Answer: B: King William III

The Glorious Revolution of 1688 saw William of Orange take the throne from King James II.

Answer: The Rolling Stones

The Rolling Stones released their self-titled debut album in 1964, which included early hits and established their presence in rock music.

Answer: 1991

Linus Torvalds released the first version of the Linux kernel in 1991.

Answer: Emma Stone

Emma Stone won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in 'La La Land'.

Answer: Bluetooth

Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard used for exchanging data between devices over short distances.

Answer: A spinning top

In 'Inception', the spinning top is used by the main character to determine if he is in a dream.

Answer: A: Eliud Kipchoge

Eliud Kipchoge completed a marathon in under 2 hours (1:59:40) during the INEOS 1:59 Challenge in Vienna in 2019.

Answer: Hans Zimmer

Hans Zimmer is a highly acclaimed composer known for his innovative film scores and has won multiple awards.

Answer: 1984

The Smiths released their self-titled debut album on February 20, 1984.