The domestic cat known as Sphynx was first bred in Canada. Which of the following is true about the Sphynx? A. It is too wild to be a proper housecat. B. It is the national pet of Canada. C. It appears to be hairless. D. All of the above True or false: The Chartreux, with […]
You are, no doubt, a smooth operator in all climes. See if you can match the tasteless question with the country where it would be offensive. A. Where do you live? 1. Qatar B. How’s your wife? 2. France C. What did that cost? 3. England In Belgium, which has the most complex legislation regarding […]
Deciding on the world’s tallest structure is problematical. Do you limit it to buildings or include TV towers? True or false: Although most of its height is under water, the MARS TLP oil drilling platform in the Gulf of Mexico is taller than the world’s tallest buildings. While not notably tall, Italy’s Leaning Tower of […]
Classic cars such as Cords, Duesenbergs, and Pierce-Arrows are fondly remembered, but many other US firms once built cars. True or false: From 1919 to 1932, DuPont Motors Inc. built luxury cars. Match each of the following car manufacturers with its country of origin. A. Alvis 1. Australia B. Holden 2. Malaysia C. Proton 3. […]
Investment Bike author, Jim Rogers, fulfilled a common male fantasy by motorcycling around the world. Can you match each cycle with its country of origin? A. BMW 1. Japan B. Harley-Davidson 2. Germany C. Kawasaki 3. USA Over the years, different breeds of animals have been prestigious acquisitions. True or false: A jellyfish in an […]
In the USA, the Amish (sometimes known as the Pennsylvania Dutch) speak a dialect of: A. Aramaic B. Dutch C. German True or false: In Japan, most men and women speak different forms of Japanese. Several dialects are recognized as distinct languages in Spain. Can you match the following languages with the appropriate data? A. […]
Can you match each of the following countries with its famous wine product? A. Chianti–a red wine in a straw-wrapped bottle 1. Hungary B. Pinotage–a hybrid red wine 2. Italy C. Tokay (Tokaj)–a sweet dessert wine 3. USA (California) D. White (“Pink”) Zinfandel–a sweet, fruity wine 4. South Africa True or False: Although many countries […]
The tongueless Scottish Ghillie shoe is known for its comfort and its: A. distinctive heels B. rubber soles C. laces A wooden sabot (or clog) was traditionally worn in the Netherlands, France, and elsewhere in Europe. True or False: Sabot is also the root of the word “sabotage.” During his 1926 coronation, Emperor Hirohito of […]
The Civil War delayed the opening of the oldest chartered zoo in the USA. True or false: The zoo is in Philadelphia. Which country can boast many zoos, four of which are outstanding? A. Italy B. Spain C. Germany True or false: Panama has two world-class zoos with large collections of Amazonian flora and fauna. […]
The traditional clothing of an Arabic man includes a thoub (robe), as well as a head scarf and black braided cord called: A. A bisht, or mishlah B. A ghutra and igaal C. A bourgha and abaya Wide-brimmed sombreros have been keeping the sun off Latin Americans for centuries. True or false: The classic sombrero […]
