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People's Quiz Questions Batch 18 - BBC

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In which country of the United Kingdom are the Cambrian Mountains? Wales<br />

In computing, for what do the letters 'P.C.' stand? Personal Computer<br />

On the World Wide Web, what country is represented by the Z.A. domain? South Africa<br />

What 'B' is the name for a fragrant resin obtained from various trees and used as a medicine? Balsam<br />

Is the flower nick-named the corpse lily so-called because it is dying out or because of its smell? Smell<br />

In the animal kingdom, what name is used to describe a creature with ten legs? Decapod<br />

According to the proverb,"beggars can't be..." what? Choosers<br />

In 1932, which American aviator became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic? Amelia Earhart<br />

Which Hampshire castle stands above Portsmouth Harbour and is enclosed by a roman wall? Portchester Castle<br />

Is the hormone oestrogen found predominantly in men or women? Women<br />

The Great Mogul and Cullinan are both types of what? Diamonds<br />

Which animal's name was derived from the Greek meaning 'terrible lizard'? Dinosaur<br />

In which country is the only survivor of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World? Egypt<br />

In the animal kingdom, how many pairs of walking legs does a prawn have? Five<br />

What nationality was the 19th century painter J M W Turner? British<br />

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