FT Weekend Quiz: JJ Thompson, Buffalo Stance and flightless bird

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1. Which flightless bird has the smallest eyes relative to body size of any avian species?

2. What now obsolete model of the atom was proposed by JJ Thompson in 1904 following his discovery of the electron?

3. What’s the title of the bestselling 2022 debut novel by Bob Mortimer?

4. In 1882, the actress Lillie Langtry became the first celebrity to endorse a commercial product when she appeared on posters advertising which brand of soap?

5. In 1988, who became the first singer to appear on Top of the Pops while heavily pregnant — performing the song “Buffalo Stance”?

6. Which 1940 film starred Henry Fonda as Tom Joad?

7. What’s the most spoken first language in the world?

8. Which streaming network is home to Slow Horses, Ted Lasso and Severance?

9. What’s the full name of the IDL, which roughly follows the 180º line of longitude?

10. Which Protestant organisation was founded in Loughgall, County Armagh in 1795?

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