Trick Questions - 10 Answers to Test Your Knowledge

[soroban]

. . . . . Trick Questions -10How long was the Hundred Years War?

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116 years

Which country makes Panama hats?

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Ecuador

From which animal do we get catgut?

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Sheep and horses

In what month did Russians celebrate the October Revolution?

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November

What is a camel's hair brush made of?

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Squirrel fur

The Canary Islands are named for what animals?

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Dogs

What was King George VI's first name?

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Albert

What color is a purple finch?

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Crimson

Where are Chinese gooseberries grown?

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New Zealand

What is the color of the black box in a commercial airplane?

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Orange

 

[lofgran]

Hello there,

I appreciate your interest in asking trick questions and finding out the answers! Here are my responses to each of the questions you posed:

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

2. Panama hats are not actually made in Panama. They are made in Ecuador.

3. Catgut is not obtained from cats, despite its name. It is actually made from the intestines of sheep, goats, or horses.

4. The October Revolution, also known as the Bolshevik Revolution, took place in November 1917. This is because Russia was still using the Julian calendar at the time, which was 13 days behind the Gregorian calendar used by most other countries.

5. Camel hair brushes are typically made from the hair of a variety of different animals, including squirrels, goats, and even cows. So there is no one specific animal that they are made from.

6. The Canary Islands were named after the Latin word "canaria," which means "island of dogs." This is because dogs were found on the islands by the ancient Romans.

7. King George VI's first name was actually Albert. He chose to go by his middle name when he became king in 1936.

8. Despite its name, a purple finch is actually not purple at all. It is a reddish-purple color.

9. Chinese gooseberries are actually grown in New Zealand. They were renamed as kiwifruit in the 1960s to make them more marketable.

10. The black box in a commercial airplane is actually bright orange in color. This makes it easier to locate in the event of a crash.

I hope these answers satisfy your curiosity and help you learn something new. Keep asking questions and seeking knowledge!