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Daily Cuppa and Quiz: January 15, 2023

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Jayne Middlebrook

Jayne Middlebrook

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Daily Cuppa and Quiz: January 15, 2023

#OnThisDay - In 1759 - the British Museum opened to the public

  1. In mythology, which nymph was turned into a laurel bush to save her from Apollo?
  2. In 1991 Slovenia declared its independence from which country?
  3. Which artist angered Henry VIII by painting a flattering portrait of Anne of Cleves?
  4. What does a herpetologist study?
  5. In the United States, how many nickels would you get for a dime?
  6. What is a John Dory?
  7. Which Scottish school did both the Duke of Edinburgh and his son Prince Charles attend?
  8. What does a dermatologist study?
  9. Which is the least used letter in the English language?
  10. Name the mythological character sentenced to fall in love with his own reflection as a punishment for his pride?

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Answers for January 14:
Questions: 1.The nests from which type of birds are used in birds' nest soup? 2.What was the nickname of the German aviator Baron von Richthofen? 3.British drivers call it a bumper. What do Americans call it? 4.What does white smoke coming from the Vatican chimney mean? 5.According to the proverb, what is nine-tenths of the law? 6.What do we call a chicken when it is under one year old? 7.Who sang Wake up Little Susie, Cathy's Clown and All I have to do is Dream? 8.Who is the young diary writer in the books by Sue Townsend? 9.What was nicknamed the 'Tin Lizzie'? 10.What name is given to the climate that would be produced by nuclear warfare?
Answers: 1.Chinese swallows 2.The Red Baron 3.Fender 4.A new pope has been elected 5.Possession 6.Pullet 7.Everly Brothers 8.Adrian Mole 9.Model T Ford 10.Nuclear Winter

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