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Tuesday 23 June 2026

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

Which artist had a number one hit in the UK with the song 'Someone Like You'?

Answer: Adele

'Someone Like You' was released by Adele in 2011 and topped the UK charts.

Answer: Henry VIII

Henry VIII is famous for having married six times, largely in his quest for a male heir.

Answer: Deadmau5

'Strobe' is one of Deadmau5's most famous tracks, showcasing his progressive house style.

Answer: Pablo Honey

Radiohead's debut album 'Pablo Honey' was released in 1993, featuring the hit single 'Creep'.

Answer: Ada

Ada Lovelace is credited with writing the first algorithm intended for implementation on Charles Babbage's early mechanical general-purpose computer.

Answer: Pride and Prejudice

Mr. Darcy is a central character in Jane Austen's 'Pride and Prejudice', published in 1813.

Answer: Bluetooth

Bluetooth is a standard for short-range wireless technology that allows devices to communicate.

Answer: B: Plant an idea

The team is tasked with performing 'inception', which is planting an idea in someone's mind.

Answer: B: Speed up chemical reactions

Enzymes are biological catalysts that speed up chemical reactions by lowering the activation energy needed.

Answer: B: IBM

The IBM Simon, released in 1994, is considered the first smartphone, combining a mobile phone with PDA features.