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Post by Lux on Jul 19, 2008 17:48:32 GMT 12
Our wonderful world:
When does one celebrate Dwali?
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Post by yollie on Jul 23, 2008 4:20:23 GMT 12
Had to google, came up with Diwali (extra i) the festival of light in hindu countries (India, Nepal) where the lights or lamps signify victory of good over the evil within every human being
It is celebrated in October or November and the date varies each year, depending on the (Hindu) calendar used in the region.
There's lots more, very interesting!
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Post by Lux on Jul 26, 2008 11:17:58 GMT 12
Correct: The Hindu Festival of Light.
Yollie 1 pt
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Post by Lux on Jul 27, 2008 11:44:26 GMT 12
Animal World:
Name the only marsupial (pouched mammal) indigenous to North America?
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Post by minx on Jul 27, 2008 12:08:40 GMT 12
a species of possum.
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Post by Lux on Jul 27, 2008 13:04:37 GMT 12
Can you name it?
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Post by minx on Jul 27, 2008 13:44:50 GMT 12
Virginia or virginian or something like that. Sorry, its as close as I can get  |
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Post by Lux on Jul 27, 2008 13:54:54 GMT 12
Correct: Virginian Possum.
Yollie 1 pt
minx 2 pts
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Post by Lux on Jul 27, 2008 14:08:33 GMT 12
Across The Ditch:
Name Australia's highest mountain?
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Post by minx on Jul 27, 2008 14:23:41 GMT 12
googled this time because I didn't know how to spell it ...lol
Mount Kosciuszko
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Post by Lux on Jul 27, 2008 15:08:09 GMT 12
Correct: Mount Kosciuszko - named after a Russian General in an American Colonial Army... Yollie 1 pt minx 3 pts |
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Post by Lux on Jul 27, 2008 20:19:28 GMT 12
Seaworld:
What is th purpose of the narwhal's tusk or extra long tooth?
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Post by minx on Jul 28, 2008 6:18:32 GMT 12
Apparently it is now thought to be a sensory organ.
*From Google*
"Scientists in the United States have discovered the secret of the narwhal's long tusk, which they say is something unique in the animal world.
Researchers working in Canadian Arctic with the sea mammal say the tusk is actually a sensory probe delivering information to the animal in a distinctive way.
In the past the tusk has been judged a weapon, a mating display and a fishing spear.
It turns out, the truth is stranger than the fiction.
Scientists studying the animal in Canada's Arctic have found that more than 10 million tiny nerve connections tunnel their way from the tusk's core to its outer surface.
These give the tusk an extremely sensitive surface, capable of detecting changes in water temperature, pressure and particle gradients, scientists say. It also allows the whales to detect water particles characteristic of the fish that constitute their diet."
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Post by Lux on Jul 29, 2008 16:42:07 GMT 12
Correct: See Minx's last post Yollie 1 pt minx 4 pts Actually that information was a bit more up to date than the info I had, which was, is used in mating rituals - obviously for a whole lot more too |
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Post by Lux on Aug 1, 2008 16:48:35 GMT 12
The Barnyard:
If Roosters can't fully extend their necks what else can't they do?
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Post by yollie on Aug 1, 2008 19:11:50 GMT 12
cockadoodledooooooo
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Post by Lux on Aug 3, 2008 20:22:07 GMT 12
Correct: Crowing
Yollie 3 pts
minx 4 pts
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Post by Lux on Aug 3, 2008 20:25:52 GMT 12
TV:
Who plays the role of Ryan Wolfe in CSI: Miami?
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minx
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Post by minx on Aug 4, 2008 6:44:57 GMT 12
Jonathan Togo (Googled) |
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Post by Lux on Aug 4, 2008 16:33:50 GMT 12
Correct: Johnathan Togo
Yollie 3 pts
minx 5 pts
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Post by Lux on Aug 4, 2008 16:37:23 GMT 12
Science:
What element does K stand for on the periodic scale?
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Post by maire on Aug 4, 2008 19:22:08 GMT 12
Potassium?
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Post by Lux on Aug 7, 2008 17:53:09 GMT 12
Correct:
Yollie 3 pts
minx 5 pts
maire 2 pts
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Post by Lux on Aug 9, 2008 8:10:31 GMT 12
The Olympic Games:
Amsterdam 1928, A Gold medal for New Zealand, who won it and what was the event?
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Post by maire on Aug 9, 2008 8:19:43 GMT 12
Only oldie I can think of is Yvette Williams inthe long jump, but hubby is saying no  |
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