Q 01/05

What did Richard Branson drive into New York's Times Square in 1998 to launch Virgin Cola in America?

A) A tank

B) A tractor

C) A limousine

D) A bulldozer

Answer · why

A) A tank

A tank carried him into Times Square, crushing rival cola cans for the cameras. The drink never caught its giant rivals and was eventually discontinue...

Q 02/05

What did a clean-shaven Richard Branson wear in 1996 to launch his bridal retailer Virgin Brides?

A) A groom's morning suit

B) A bridesmaid's gown

C) A wedding dress

D) A vicar's robes

Answer · why

C) A wedding dress

A wedding dress was his launch-day outfit, with the famous beard removed for the photographers. The chain never took off, and the last Virgin Brides s...

Q 03/05

After a failed Formula One bet, Richard Branson shaved his legs to work for AirAsia in which job?

A) A baggage handler

B) A check-in assistant

C) An aircraft cleaner

D) A flight attendant

Answer · why

D) A flight attendant

A flight attendant in a red skirt and lipstick, he served a 2013 trip to Malaysia and tipped a tray of drinks over AirAsia's boss, Tony Fernandes, who...

Q 04/05

Which fellow billionaire did Richard Branson beat to the edge of space by nine days in July 2021?

A) Elon Musk

B) Jeff Bezos

C) Bill Gates

D) Mark Zuckerberg

Answer · why

B) Jeff Bezos

Jeff Bezos had announced his trip first, then watched Branson go up on 11 July before his own Blue Origin rocket followed on 20 July. He sent good wis...

Q 05/05

Which uninhabited Caribbean island did Richard Branson buy for $180,000 and turn into his home?

A) Necker

B) Mustique

C) Anegada

D) Canouan

Answer · why

A) Necker

Necker Island became his after an opening bid of $100,000 was turned down. The sale carried a condition: build a resort within four years or hand the ...