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1 What is the US equivalent of a British pedestrian crossing?
A Crosswalk. A zebra crossing (British English) or a marked crosswalk (American English)
2 Who, in the nursery rhyme, ran after the farmer’s wife?
A Three Blind Mice
3 On what day of the week does a month begin if it has a Friday the 13th?
A Sunday. Many Western cultures label Friday the 13th an unlucky day and link it to negative events. However, these beliefs lack any foundation in empirical evidence. Consequently, the superstition remains a cultural phenomenon rather than a scientific reality.
4 Where does an “open-collar” worker work?
A Home. One who primarily works remotely, often from home, using internet-based technologies.
5 Which EU member state has the country code top-level domain “.ee”?
A Estonia.
6 Which keyboard character is correctly called an “Octothorpe”?
A The “hash” symbol, or #. It is also known as the pound sign, number sign, or hashtag.
7 What do perfumers call the solid waxy substance formed in the intestine of a sperm whale that they use as a fixative?
A Ambergris. Perfumers prize ambergris as a valuable ingredient because it enhances a fragrance’s longevity. Specifically, this substance forms when indigestible squid beaks bind together inside a whale’s intestine. Consequently, these materials coalesce into a solid mass over time.
8 In which North-eastern town or city does cartoon character Andy Capp live?
A Hartlepool, a harbour town in County Durham.
9 What is the comparable Royal Navy rank of an Army Lieutenant Colonel?
A Commander. The comparable rank in the Royal Air Force is wing commander.
10 What is the only English word spelt using just the first three letters of the alphabet?
A Cab.