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Saturday 18 July 2026

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

In the Harry Potter series, which character is known as the Half-Blood Prince?

Answer: Severus Snape

Severus Snape is revealed to be the Half-Blood Prince in the sixth book, 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince', due to his mixed heritage.

Answer: Fleabag

Fleabag is a critically acclaimed series created by Phoebe Waller-Bridge, who also stars as the titular character.

Answer: Neon

Neon is a noble gas due to its complete valence electron shell, making it very stable and unreactive.

Answer: David Bowie

David Bowie created the alter ego Ziggy Stardust as part of his theatrical persona in the early 1970s.

Answer: Queen Victoria

Queen Victoria reigned during a period of vast expansion of the British Empire, leading to the saying about the empire's global presence.

Answer: Pauli Exclusion Principle

The Pauli Exclusion Principle states that no two fermions can occupy the same quantum state within a quantum system.