The Lunchtime Bonus Question

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Welcome to the Lunchtime Bonus Question.

The rules are simple. Every day at 1030BST we give you an answer. You then tell us what the question was.

Marks are deducted for predictability, and a selection of your most wrong questions are published each day until about 1500 BST when the actual question is revealed.

FRIDAY

Friday's answer is "A JAM JAR"

Entries are now closed. Wrong questions included:

What is the only piece of equipment allowed in World Championship Frog Spawn Collecting?
Ross Edwards, Canvey Island, Essex

If you find John Lennon in a Beatles Box and Eric Clapton in a Cream Case, where would you find Paul Weller?
Adrian Jackson, Reading, UK

'Thank God for acronyms!' said the Austrian Junior Arts Minister And Jewish Art Reviewer on seeing what?
Natalie, Grasmere, UK

Blue Peter. We need a feature on the new Flotation phone and show the kids how to make their own. What do you need ?
Paul, Surrey, UK

The 'no' votes to 'Will Tony Benn's CD encourage more interest in politics?', will be collected in _______
Steve, Cambridge, UK

Rather than putting your money into a pension, you'd be better off keeping it in a what?
Dominic, Coventry

You were the big star of the original Italian Job, Michael. Who would you say is the best actor in the remake?
David Dee, Mozambique

Where might an American tourist not think to look for ingredients when trying to make a peanut butter and 'jelly' sandwich.
James, Warwick, UK

Raj Maja, leading Indian call centre magnate, always makes a point of mentioning at business meetings that back-to-front, his name is...
Rob Holman, Chislehurst, Kent

Before eating her breakfast Joan Baez talks to her bread bin, plate, knife, butter dish and what?
Ian Watson, UK

Police seek guidance on the amount of cannabis that users can claim as being for personal consumption. How much do YOU reckon it should be?
Steve, Welwyn, Herts

When is a door not a door at the Robertson's factory?
Colin Waft, Welwyn Garden City, UK

Always eager to "challenge his boundaries", David Blaine has hinted that he wants to spend 45 days in what ?
Simon Walke, Basingstoke, UK

What is among the wrong answers to "Where would you keep a hamster?' on the Britishness test?
James, Nottingham

What do you call 15 Cockneys in a mini?
Chris Ford, Bristol

What sort of container would hold the amount dribble that pours fourth from the new BBC QI programme?
Mark Shipley, Leyland, Lancashire, UK

All wrong. The correct question was what was the container in which scientists managed to reproduce imperial purple dye by fermenting the pigment from cockles.

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THURSDAY

Thursday's answer is "IT GAVE A BLOODY GOOD BANG"

Entries are now closed. Wrong questions included:

How would Michael Caine describe the creation of the universe?
Chris Ford, Bristol

What Edward Teller will be remembered for?
Candace, New Jersey, US

What is one of the most unimaginative ways ever to describe a firework?!
Victoria, Westminster, UK

If Homer described the erruption of Vesuvius as a superior explosion, what would Homer J Simpson say it was?
Sarah, Kenilworth, UK

What did the electrician say when he put the wrong fuse in at the relay station in Wimbledon on August 28?
Liz Ioannou, London, UK

What is the only consolation for Northern Ireland hitting the crossbar instead of scoring goals?
Steve Earle, Farnborough, UK

What happened when Cameron Diaz squeezed a spot?
Dave Godfrey, Swindon

"So you pinned the medal on Jordan's chest, what happened next?"
Paul B, High Wycombe, UK

How wouldn't TS Eliot describe the end of the world?
Ben, Uk

In 10 years' time, what will be the lasting memory of many of the buildings featured on Restoration?
Graham Triggs, London, UK

Before the blue screen of death, what was the original method a computer would let its user know there had been a system crash?
David, UK

What happened when your egg hit David Blaine's glass box?
Sam Butterworth, Middleton Cheney, UK

So this recipe you tried for microwaved tortoise - what happened?
Dave Williams, Prudhoe, UK

What box must be ticked on the MOD's acceptance test for weapons?
Mark Elleray, Birmingham

All wrong. The correct question is how did scientists describe a medieval gunpowder made using chickens?

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WEDNESDAY

Wednesday's answer is "IF YOU'RE HAPPY AND YOU KNOW IT"

Entries are now closed. Wrong questions included:

What are the two most common causes of depression in the UK today?
Rozzer, London

What one might be reluctant to confess to the Beijing police?
Candace, New Jersey, US

When should you not listen to a Radiohead album?
Victoria, Westminster

In an effort to lose the bad boy image, what have So Solid Crew confirmed as their next release?
Hannah, England

Should I carry on working with computers?
Andrew Muckloud, Warrington, UK

In the new, harder Media Studies exam, what was the most taxing question?
Andrew Bell, Edinburgh

Why should you go to Tower Bridge and scoff a GoLargeBigMac meal underneath a mad & starving American in a plastic box?
Bob Q, Macclesfield

According to 'Emily Post's Teen Etiquette', when is it proper to clap one's hands?
Andy, Bradford, England

You too can spend 44 days in a box ______________
Rebecca, London, UK

What is among the wrong answers to 'What's the tune of the National Anthem?' on the Britishness test?
Rebecca, London, UK

How did the Mr Men try to confuse Mr Forgetful when he couldn't remember who he was?
Marcus Booth, Bristol, UK

What is the only phrase that a government minister can use to get a round of applause at the TUC conference?
Keith L, Chelmsford

What, as part of the draft EU constitution, was the leading contender for the New Federal Anthem?
Oscar, Glasgow, UK

Under what circumstances should you not give a funeral oration?
Kieran Boyle, Oxford, England

Is there really any excuse for spontaneous hand-clapping?
Mark Gillies, London, UK

What phrase preceeds "......you just don't understand the situation"?
Dave Williams, Prudhoe, UK

What's the best position to be in on reading the following Ad' "Snow White seeks dwarf with GSOH"
Paul.B, High Wycombe, UK

All wrong. The correct question was what was one of the songs downloaded by 12-year-old Brianna LaHara for which she is being sued by the Recording Industry Association of America.

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TUESDAY

Tuesday's answer is "MR MUSCLE AND A CLOTH"

Entries are now closed. Wrong questions included:

As part of the strategy to rebuild Iraq, what specialist equipment has been provided to all coalition forces?
Tim G, UK

Looking at the results of Sunday's 'Dealing with Weapons of Mass Destruction on the London Underground' exercise, what resources are being made available to the civil authorities to decontaminate London after such an attack?
B Kavanagh, London

Mr Angry was furious with Mr Tidy: "I'll stuff that duster down your rotten little throat" he shouted. A man of his word, he got his satisfaction later that day, with a little help from __________
Paul.B, High Wycombe, UK

In his latest attempt to increase revenue from London's congestion charge, what has Ken Livinstone issued to Capita employees to boost the performance of their cameras?
Ele Collington, London

So Mr Bond what would be your prefered method to die?
Peter Allingham, Horsham

After exhausting all possible recipes, what is the title for Delia Smith's new book on how to CLEAN the kitchen?
Daniel Ward, Eastbourne, UK

What would guarantee that David Blaine goes insane within the 44 days?
Geoff Gray, Nottingham

OK, you say it's Lord Lucan. I say it's....
David Dee, Maputo Mozambique

What did the Tin Man use before going out on a date?
Biffo, Ealing, UK

Excuse me, Mr Beckham, can you tell me the quickest way to get to Staines?
Andrew, Swansea

If and when 'Madonna and the Yarnwinder' is recovered, how do you plan to restore it to its former best?
Leo Da Vinci, Staines

Ah British Lager the unmistakable taste of....
Dave Williams, Prudhoe, UK

What is the remake of "Gandhi", starring Arnold Swarzenegger, being called?
Kieran Boyle, Oxford, England

And next up after Mr Universe fighting his way out of a paper bag, we have ...
Joseph Haig, Manchester, UK

All wrong. The correct question was what did David Blaine's girlfriend appear to be using when she cleaned eggs from his Perspex box?

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MONDAY

Monday's answer is "DRINKING AND GAMBLING"

Entries are now closed. Wrong questions included:

What delayed getting my question in until 14:50 and nearly made me miss the deadline?
Larry, London, UK

In an effort to win the hearts and minds of the people, what will the extra 10,000 troops bring to Iraq?
Stephen, Coleraine, Northern Ireland

Drinking tap water when abroad is considered what?
Dave Patricks, St Martins, Lancaster

What will you find yourself doing if you give the wrong book to your boss?
Juan Santiago, Dalmine Italy

Dr Ian Norman King and Gabrielle Ambling are better known by Junk Mail companies as what?
Kevin Slater, Peterborough

I bet you a pint I can give up...
Simon, Birmingham, UK

10 Pints and a Vindaloo when all of the public lavs are shut is what?
Olly S, York, UK

If Miss World contenstants want to promote world peace, what do footballers want to promote?
Chris Dwyer, Glasgow

I've wasted a lot of money in my life, but how did I spend the rest of it?
Nick Nevin, London, UK

What do lambs from the wrong side of the tracks prefer to drinking and gambolling?
Tim G, UK

As well as being the answers for Monday, which two occupations are the answers for the rest of the week?
David L, Harrow

Whats else could Britons get a gold medal in?
James, London,UK

Following the success of its 'on-line' services, what other innovations has the Church of England introduced to appeal to younger people?
Martin , Barrowford, UK

What are the two main areas of testing for British citizenship?
Mark B, Wigan, UK

When asked what those little inflatable tents were for during the simulated chemical attack, London's minister for Civil Resilience replied "__________".
Simon Walke, Basingstoke, UK

I'm going to do a David Blaine - with one difference. I'll spend 44 days and nights....
Dave Williams, Prudhoe, UK

What two reforms are the TUC leaders seeking to introduce to modern working practices in the office?
Matt H, London

STOP SINNERS! Completing the Lunchtime Bonus Question is only one step from ....
John-Paul, Vatican City

What are the most effective methods of implementing shock and awe?
Jack Cantwell, B'ham, UK

In order to tailor its service to local tastes, what has McDonald's introduced in its Nevada resturants ?
John H., Germany

What are the latest two badges for Scouts to earn?
Kieran Boyle, Oxford, England

All wrong. The correct question was how is Lord Lucan supposed to have spent his time in Goa, according to the authors of a book which says he spent his final years living as "Jungle Barry".