January 22, 2007

The Ignoramus' Quiz No.27

1. What unique sporting achievement unites Arthur Ashe, Roger Taylor, John McEnroe and Eshmayel El Shafi?

2. Which precious stone gets its name from the Greek words for 'not intoxicated' because it was believed to prevent intoxication?

3. A replica of the original 'Piggly Wiggly' stands in the Memphis Pink Palace Museum. This 'Piggly Wiggly' was the world's first what?

4. Which household item was initially referred to as Dewar vessel after its inventor, Sir James Dewar?

5. Which domestic animal finds no mention at all in the Bible?


For the answers, please visit: ten things i didn't know until last week.