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trivia 10/8
DID YOU KNOW...
“Strengths” Is the Longest Word in the English Language With One Vowel .


1. The Novel, "Day of the Jackal" is about an attempt on the life of What
leader ?
2. Doug Henning performed to crowds in Las Vegas, Lake Tahoe, and on
Broadway. He snared no less than Gene Kelly and Bill Cosby for his first TV
special in 1975. What was his specialty?
3. If you were in El Salvador, how would you say the word 'cold'?
4. This word is a form of pasta, an extravagant 18th century fashion, a
style of verse, and a species of penguin....
5. What instrument, known for its pear-shaped body and delicately plucked
strings, was the most famous and popular instrument of the 16th century?
6. Although normally called the 'Big Dipper', these stars are part of a
greater constellation known as 'Ursa Major'. What animal is associated with
this constellation ?
7. What was the highest religious rank in Ancient Rome?
a. - Pope
b. - Consul
c. - Pontifex Maximus
d. - Praetor
8. What is the 11-syllable long (27 letters) word in the English language
that originally referred to the movement in Britain against efforts to take
away the Church of England's status as the state church in Wales and
Ireland?
(Hint; Starts with 'a-n-t-...)

TRUTH OR CRAP ??
Birds Nest Soup contains an actual bird's nest.
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1. President Charles de Gaulle
2. Magic
3. Frio
4. Macaroni
5. the Lute
6. the Bear
7. - c
8. Antidisestablishmentarianism

TRUTH !!
Swiftlet nests are made from strands of saliva from the male swiftlet bird.
Swiftlet nests collected from Thai caves can fetch more than $900 per pound.
It is one of the world's most coveted and expensive food items.
Bird’s Nest Soup is one of the most luxurious and expensive delicacies in
Chinese cuisine. The shallow cup-shaped nest that hang from the sides of
caves takes the swiftlet bird over 30 days to build. For hundreds of years,
bird’s nest soup has been prized for its health benefits, especially
increasing libido.

For the price of $100 per serving at some restaurants, you might expect the
most delicious experience. In fact, the bird’s nest has very little flavor
on it’s own, and its gelatinous texture might be forgettable. But what you’re
buying is rarity and centuries of tradition, culture and perhaps
superstition.
 
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