i have been following some quiz blogs (Rohit Nair, Moving Hands, quizkreig etc) quite lately just to get equipped for the next year' TATA CRUCIBLE.

here are the list of questions which i found interesting in this week:

1.
Contrary to the popular belief, this brand of Ice-cream is American and not European. It was established by a Polish named Reuben Mattus in The Bronx, New York in 1961. Mattus used a tactic called "Foreign Branding" in marketing. He came up with a name that was made of two fictitious words meant to look European to American eyes. He used the spelling system that is mostly used in the Scandinavian countries. He even included an outline of Denmark on early labels to reinforce the Scandinavian theme. Ironically, of the 700 outlets in 54 countries, none of them is in any of the Scandinavian countries. Which brand?

2.
This word in the English language means 'a fresher/new- comer'. It takes its name from certain pieces in Chess that are almost always played towards the end of the game. Which word?

3.
This cup is the most 'jinxed' cup in the history of Soccer with no holder ever defending it successfully. The first competition was held in 1960/61 season and Fiorentina won it. However, it was abolished by UEFA in 1998/99 season and Lazio was the last winner. Which Competition?

4.
The song "Aayegaa, aayegaa, aayegaa aaane waalaa" is considered to be one of the biggest hits in Lata's career but Lata is yet to be paid for this song. What is the funda?

5.
In test cricket, which batsman holds the record for most runs in his career without a hundred?

7.
Warner Bros advertised this movie on the Red Bull Racing Formula One cars for the 2006 Monaco Grand Prix. The advertisements were there along the rear wing of the car and even the dress of the drivers was according to the theme. David Coulthard, one of the Red Bull drivers, managed to get the team's first podium that day as well. Which movie?

8.
Contrary to the popular belief, kissing in Bollywood movies started long before Murder. This is probably the first such instance, in the 1933 movie Karma, where a prolonged kiss created a sensation at that time. This is a story of a maharani falling in love with a neighboring prince was described as a 'sort of American romance done against an Indian background'. Identify the actor and actress involved in this famous scene. (Pic:given)