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1 Which creatures in Greek mythology are half horse and half man?
A Centaurs. The most common centaur definition is a creature with the head, arms, and torso of a human and the body of a horse.
2 How many letters are there in the Greek alphabet?
A 24. Many words in the English language have Greek origins. For example, the word ‘alphabet’ derives from the first two letters, alpha and beta.
3 According to Roman mythology, who founded Rome?
A Romulus and Remus, twin brothers. They were the sons of the god Mars and a mortal woman named Rhea Silvia.
4 Which one of the ‘Peanuts’ cartoon characters was always seen carrying his ‘security blanket’ with him?
A Linus van Pelt, a philosophical character.
5 In addition to the pelican and the puffin, which other bird gives its name to a formal pedestrian crossing in the UK?
A Toucan crossings. These crossings enable pedestrians and cyclists to navigate the road safely.
6 What is the name for a word that sounds the same as another word but has a different meaning and/or spelling?
A Homophone. Homographs share the same spelling but differ in meaning or pronunciation.
7 In which month is Thanksgiving Day in Canada?
A October – the 2nd Monday since 1957
8 What is the currency of Japan?
A Yen. Each yen is divided into 100 Sen.
9 Which planet is known as the Red Planet?
A Mars. Its reddish colour is due to the presence of iron oxide (rust) on its surface.
10 What is the name of the RAF aerobatic display team?
A Red Arrows. The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team officially operates as the Red Arrows. They execute precision displays and colourful flypasts for audiences worldwide. As a globally recognised squad, the Red Arrows represent the UK both at home and abroad.