Queen of quizzes: Brian’s Brainteaser in association with the Globe Irish Pub

Brian’s Brainteaser in association with the Globe Irish Pub in Copenhagen is back, or at least for a special summer instalment, to give you something to ponder while you’re stuck in the office pretending to work.

Or maybe you’re on holiday in Copenhagen trying to figure out what to do on Thursday August 2?

It’s simple: answer the nine questions below and deduce what the answers have in common to solve Brian’s Brainteaser, and win a prize!

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Trivia this Thursday
The first correct submission sent to ben@cphpost.dk will win free entry for a team of five to the Globe quiz on Thursday August 2, plus a pitcher of Carlsberg.

The answers will be posted below once we have received a correct entry.

Good Luck!


Entry to the Globe Quiz costs 30 kroner per person, with a maximum of five in a team. The quiz consists of three rounds of 15 questions each.

First prize is 1,000 kroner, second prize 500 kroner and third prize a crate of beer.

There are also bonus questions at the end of each round – two chances to win a round of drinks for the entire team, and a rollover question currently standing at 4,000 kroner – and a raffle.

The Globe Quiz officially starts at 19:30, but it’s advised you get there early (like 18:00-18:30) to ensure you get a table.





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