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Jul 2, 2020, 10 tweets

Tonight at 9pm on BBC Two there's a brand new episode of QI and it is, quite frankly, RIDICULOUS.

But before then it's time for our pre-QI quiz...

TRUE OR FALSE

The fastest red card in football history was given 3 seconds after the whistle was blown for kick-off. ⚽️

82% said True but it's actually False!
After only TWO seconds of a match in 2000, striker Lee Todd said “fuck me, that was loud" when the whistle to start the game was blown. He was promptly shown a red card.

TRUE OR FALSE

Men who eat meat smell better to women than vegetarian men. 🥓

It couldn't be closer... 50.1% said False and it is False!

TRUE OR FALSE

There are nine mentions of unicorns in the King James Bible. 🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄

57% said True and 57% are correct!

TRUE OR FALSE

In 1967 the record for the fastest marathon run by a female was held by a 13 year old. 🏃‍♀️

67% said True and it is True!
The remarkable Maureen "Moe" Wilton.

Right, we're off to get cosy before tonight's episode.
Brand new QI, BBC Two, 9pm with Sandi, Alan, Maisie Adam, David Mitchell and Holly Walsh!

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