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Margaret Pilkington 23-04-2005 21:11

Another 20 Questions.
 
well......you really made short work of the last one.....so here is another to tickle the grey cells.

1) In which country is Sevastopol ?

2) What is Arrowroot commonly used for ?

3) What spirit is made from potatoes ?

4) Which sand burrowing amphibian is protected in Gt Britain ?

5) What cake is traditionally eaten on Easter Sunday ?

6) Where were the Olympic Games held in 1964 ?

7) In which book of the Bible is the monster known as the BEHEMOTH described ?

8) Bronze is an alloy of which two metals ?

9) What is a shrike ?

10) Of which element is OZONE a form ?

Half way again.........how are you doing ?

11) Who made an epic voyage on the ship called The Beagle ?

12) Who was the first man to run a mile in less than 4 minutes ?

13) Who was the first woman to be elected to the House of Commons ?

14) Who wrote Hedda Gabler ?

15) Mulberry leaves are the favourite food of which insect ?

16) What is Bezique ?

17) What is the other name for the LENT LILY ?

18) What did Charles Mackintosh patent in 1823 ?

19) When was the slave trade abolished in Britain ?

20) Who is the Patron Saint of Television ?

(and No it isn't Julian Clary !!!!!!!)

Less 23-04-2005 21:23

Re: Another 20 Questions.
 
17) What is the other name for the LENT LILY ? The I.O.U. Daisy.
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Less 23-04-2005 21:26

Re: Another 20 Questions.
 
11) Who made an epic voyage on the ship called The Beagle ? All the crew that survived the trip!
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Margaret Pilkington 23-04-2005 21:26

Re: Another 20 Questions.
 
Sorry Less.........you only get half a point for that one.......and only because it made me smile.

WillowTheWhisp 23-04-2005 21:33

Re: Another 20 Questions.
 
1. Ukraine

Less 23-04-2005 21:33

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3) What spirit is made from potatoes ? Oh, Oh, I know this one, don't tell me, erm, err, if only I hadn't drunk all that vodka earlier I would remember!
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WillowTheWhisp 23-04-2005 21:35

Re: Another 20 Questions.
 
2. glazing fruit flans and thickening fruit sauces etc.

3. poteen

WillowTheWhisp 23-04-2005 21:36

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5. Simnel cake

WillowTheWhisp 23-04-2005 21:37

Re: Another 20 Questions.
 
7. The Book of Revelation (or Apocalypse)

WillowTheWhisp 23-04-2005 21:38

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9. a bird....

WillowTheWhisp 23-04-2005 21:40

Re: Another 20 Questions.
 
11. Charles Darwin

Less 23-04-2005 21:41

Re: Another 20 Questions.
 
9) What is a shrike ? A shriek with a lisp.


Margaret Pilkington 23-04-2005 21:41

Re: Another 20 Questions.
 
Willow you got all but one correct.......Number 7 is not the book of Revelations.......But well done!

WillowTheWhisp 23-04-2005 21:43

Re: Another 20 Questions.
 
12. Roger Bannister

entwisi 23-04-2005 21:43

Re: Another 20 Questions.
 
2) Arrowroot is used to thicken sauces that need to be clear. Cornflour leaves a cloudy sauce
10) Oxygen

8)bronze is Copper and tin

12)Roger Bannister

18) Leaded glass????


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