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People's Quiz Questions Batch 18 - BBC

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Two species of squirrel can be found in Britain, red and which other? Grey<br />

Which sea mammals are named because of the manes that the males bear? Sea Lions<br />

What name is given to finely powdered tobacco for sniffing up the nostrils? Snuff<br />

What, in the insect world, is a purple emperor? Butterfly<br />

In the 1930s, which US actress received Oscars for her roles in the films 'Jezebel' and<br />

'Dangerous'?<br />

Bette Davis<br />

Which county in the South West of England has its own traditional language; Cornwall or Devon? Cornwall<br />

What 'B' is the name given to an object that can be broken down by other living things? Biodegradable<br />

In physics, for what does the abbreviation U.V. stand? Ultra-Violet<br />

Amongst plants, which'A' is the part of the flower that contains pollen? Anther<br />

In which country is Kakadu national park? Australia<br />

In the animal kingdom, is a barbel a land or water creature? Water<br />

The informal term 'hackette' is sometimes used to describe a female working in which field? Journalism<br />

The Boat Race takes place annually between Cambridge and which other English university? Oxford<br />

In November 2000, which river flooded the city of York? River Ouse<br />

Which of the body's organs is affected by angina? Heart<br />

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