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1 How many strings does a Spanish guitar usually have?
A Six – made from nylon, or nylon wrapped with metal, as opposed to the metal strings found on other acoustic guitars.
2 A ‘Difference Engine’ was the forerunner of what?
A Computer. The ‘Difference Engine’, designed by Charles Babbage, was a forerunner of the Analytical Engine.
3 How many imperial gallons are in a firkin barrel of beer?
A 9, 72 pints, equivalent to 10.8 US gallons.
4 What number has been on Heinz product labels since 1892?
A 57 Varieties – the company actually produced over 60 products at the time, they chose number 57 for marketing purposes, and 57 became a well-known part of the Heinz brand.
5 Which UK city has the area dialling code 0113?
A Leeds, and surrounding areas.
6 In which year were £1 coins introduced?
A 1983. They removed the £1 note from circulation on 11th March 1988.
7 What was the trade of a chandler in days gone by?
A Candlemaker. Women made candles in smaller towns and villages; a tradesman called a chandler made candles in larger towns.
8 What is the more common name for the infection pertussis?
A Whooping cough. A highly contagious respiratory infection caused by the bacteria Bordetella pertussis.
9 Which award do individuals get when they remove themselves from the gene pool through their actions, often due to recklessness or absurdity?
A The Darwin Awards, a humorously awarded title, not a formal award ceremony.
10 On which day of the week are US elections of federal, state, and local public officials?
A Tuesday.