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Sunday, 26. October 2008, 15:03:00

A man attended a General Science contest, hoping to win the 100-thousand-dollar prize.

1- How long did the Hundred Years' War last?

a) 116 years
b) 99 years
c) 100 years
d) 150 years

:left:

2- Where are the Panama Hats made?

a) Brazil
b) Chile
c) Panama
d) Ecuador

:right:

3- When do the Russians celebrate the October Revolution?

a) January
b) September
c) October
d) November

awww

4- What was the name of George VI of the United Kingdom?

a) Eder
b) Albert
c) George
d) Manuel

:o:

5- To which animal does the name 'Canary Islands' refer?

a) Canary
b) Kangaroo
c) Dog
d) Mouse

Homer: Doh!


Now, for those of you who've laughed at this poor man... you'd better see the answers first:

1- The Hundred Years' War lasted for 116 years, from 1337 to 1453.

2- Panama Hats are originally Ecuadorian.

3- The October Revolution is celebrated in November.

4- George VI's name was Albert which was changed to George after he ascended the throne.

5- The original Latin name for Canary Islands is Insularia Canaria, meaning 'Island of the Dogs'.

:yes: :cheers: :D

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Comments

daxonmacs 28. October 2008, 10:59

I already thought it wouldn't be that obvious :lol:
It's a good lesson, one to remember in our lifes too.

eyemreli 28. October 2008, 13:27

Yes. To tell you the truth, I was laughing at the poor man all the way down to the answers :D

yulenka 28. October 2008, 19:29

:lol: Wonderful!

eyemreli 29. October 2008, 04:44

:D :cheers:

yulenka 30. October 2008, 05:38

:cheers: :yes:

vodanh1369 7. November 2008, 10:44

5- To which animal does the name 'Canary Islands' refer?

a) Canary
b) Kangaroo
c) Dog
d) Mouse

I think Canary :D,don't thing meaning 'Island of the Dogs'. :D

yulenka 7. November 2008, 20:38

Did you answer all other qustions correct?:wink:

eyemreli 10. November 2008, 03:39

I failed in the exam with the grad -0- :D

yulenka 10. November 2008, 08:58

:lol: To tell the truth I did not even think about the answer,just thought it all is a joke...but how I loughed at the end! :smile:

eyemreli 12. November 2008, 06:58

:D

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