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Sanjay's Quiz - Nov 1998

1. Why did David Gilmour give up smoking after recording Wish You Were Here?

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2. Why is the Indian Budget presented only at 5:30 pm ?

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3. What is the Latin word for "to roll"?

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4. What is the origin of the word "Shampoo"? (ie. from which language).

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5. What is the origin of the word "Amazon" ?

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6. Who was Becky Thatcher's boyfriend ?

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7. How are ties in weightlifting decided ?

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8. Who was the first country to recognize the USA? This happened in 1789.

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9. There was this dictator sometime in the 80s. He wanted to name his country after himself. However, he gave up the idea after one of his advisors told him that his country men would later be called "Idiots". Who was the dictator?

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10. Some woman in the 1850s used to collect stuff from the English beaches-like sand, shells, etc. She would later sell them in the market to make a living. This lady has now been immortalized in some way. By which manner?

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11. Where would you find a porcelator?

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12. The Australian Coat of Arms depicts the kangaroo and the emu. Why?

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13. Obligatory PF question: When Bob Close left Pink Floyd, a lead guitarist other than Gilmour was seriously considered. Who was it?

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14. What is the fear of wood or forests?

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15. What was Mary Jacob talking about in 1812 : "It felt completely different. I felt I was almost floating in the air" ?

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