Unutterably Silly Quiz

[pdurrant]

Originally Posted by Bilbo1967

I'm pretty sure that I read this. Probably in the Bill Bryson book about Australia.

Is it the platypus and the spiny anteater? From Australia?

I remembered the platypus, but I'd forgotten about the spiny anteater. I suspect that you're right.

[EDIT: You are right! ]

Bilbo was quick and correct. I thought people would quickly come up with the duck-billed platypus (one species), but thought the [technical name echidnas] spiny anteaters might prove tougher. Take it away.

[Bilbo1967]

I reread Bill Bryson's Down Under not that long ago. It's in there.

Next question;

What was famously discovered in 1938 and has a name that means 'hollow spine'?

[SneakySnake]

I didn't know so I had to look it up and then went "aaaaaaaaah yes"

I recuse myself from the proceedings.

[Bilbo1967]

So, I'm going to bed shortly. If anybody wants to chip in with an interim question, go for it.

[Stitchawl]

Originally Posted by Bilbo1967

What was famously discovered in 1938 and has a name that means 'hollow spine'?

I've been hoping to see one on a dive myself.... the Coelacanth!


Stitchawl

[Bilbo1967]

Originally Posted by Stitchawl

I've been hoping to see one on a dive myself.... the Coelacanth!


Stitchawl

Just caught me before I retired!

You are correct, sir. Over to you.

[Stitchawl]

For such an international and culturally aware group as this, I offer the following questions from various places around the world;

1. What is a BERIMBAU?
2. In Japan, who typically wears a KIMONO?
3. A CASSOULET is a typical Occitan meal. What is it mostly made of?
4. What is the HARMATTAN?
5. From which country comes the musical ensemble called MARIACHI?
6. A SHADOOF would be most useful for which occupation?
7. What natural item is traditionally used to play the game of AWALE?
8. What is a TILAKA?
10. Of which country is PATO the national game?

Best out of the 10 wins!


Stitchawl

In the spirit of it my effort hidden in spoiler.

Spoiler:

1. ?
2. Men
3. Beans mainly, and some sort of meat.
4. ?
5. Mexico?
6. ?
7. ?
8. ?
9. ?
10. ?

At best three out of ten. Pretty poor.

Originally Posted by Stitchawl

Best out of the 10 wins!


Stitchawl

[SneakySnake]

Originally Posted by Stitchawl

For such an international and culturally aware group as this, I offer the following questions from various places around the world;

1. What is a BERIMBAU?
2. In Japan, who typically wears a KIMONO?
3. A CASSOULET is a typical Occitan meal. What is it mostly made of?
4. What is the HARMATTAN?
5. From which country comes the musical ensemble called MARIACHI?
6. A SHADOOF would be most useful for which occupation?
7. What natural item is traditionally used to play the game of AWALE?
8. What is a TILAKA?
10. Of which country is PATO the national game?

Best out of the 10 wins!


Stitchawl

without looking in the spoiler
2 = either everyone? (literal translation) or tourists?
3 = fishy soupy meal?
5 = Mexico?

Now to look in the spoiler

[Stitchawl]

1. What is a BERIMBAU?
2. In Japan, who typically wears a KIMONO?
SneakySnake - everyone. Yes, it's 'formal wear' for men, women, and children.
3. A CASSOULET is a typical Occitan meal. What is it mostly made of?
Hamlet53 - Beans mainly, and some sort of meat.
4. What is the HARMATTAN?
5. From which country comes the musical ensemble called MARIACHI?
Hamlet53 (faster than Sneaky) - Mexico
6. A SHADOOF would be most useful for which occupation?
7. What natural item is traditionally used to play the game of AWALE?
(Many of you have played this game... A manufactured one was very popular!)
8. What is a TILAKA?
(Every single one of you has seen a tilaka!!!!!!)
10. Of which country is PATO the national game?

So far,
Hamlet 2
Sneaky 1
Three of the seven down... still a chance for a different winner...


Stitchawl

[Bilbo1967]

Only two that I think I know.

The harmattan is a wind - not sure where, but somewhere hot I believe.
The tilaka is the red mark on the forehead used in some religions.

[Stitchawl]

Originally Posted by Bilbo1967

Only two that I think I know.

The harmattan is a wind - not sure where, but somewhere hot I believe.
The tilaka is the red mark on the forehead used in some religions.

That's two more...

1. What is a BERIMBAU?
2. In Japan, who typically wears a KIMONO?
SneakySnake - everyone. Yes, it's 'formal wear' for men, women, and children.
3. A CASSOULET is a typical Occitan meal. What is it mostly made of?
Hamlet53 - Beans mainly, and some sort of meat.
4. What is the HARMATTAN?
Bilbo - wind in Africa
5. From which country comes the musical ensemble called MARIACHI?
Hamlet53 (faster than Sneaky) - Mexico
6. A SHADOOF would be most useful for which occupation?
7. What natural item is traditionally used to play the game of AWALE?
(Many of you have played this game... A manufactured one was very popular!)
8. What is a TILAKA?
Bilbo - The red mark on the head of Hindu women.
10. Of which country is PATO the national game?

So far,
Hamlet 2
Sneaky 1
Bilbo 2

Still no definitive leader.... but there are still four left to answer.



Stitchawl

[Stitchawl]

OK... some hints;

1. What is a BERIMBAU?

Brazilians are 'moved' by it...

6. A SHADOOF would be most useful for which occupation?

It lifts and carries something from one place to another

7. What natural item is traditionally used to play the game of AWALE?
(Many of you have played this game... A manufactured one was very popular!)

Awale

10. Of which country is PATO the national game?

Sort of a mounted soccer game. The 'ball' has handles.

You guys need to travel more often!!!


Stitchawl[/QUOTE]

[SneakySnake]

6. shadoof = is it a wind? that carries dirt and blows sails?