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Posted on Saturday, November 22, 2008
1. Which spelling is correct: “existence” or “existance” ? 2. On which Hawaiian Island is Diamond Head ? 3. Where might one stand on Earth that at one time or another all visible stars could be seen ? 4. Who wrote People Are Funny, a book with the same title of his radio and television shows ? 5. Name the Egyptian leader who had the Great Pyramid built as his tomb. 6. What is meant if a passage of music is marked “pp” ? 7. “Bavolet” is a kind of glove, skirt or hat ? 8. In astronomy, what is the “ecliptic” ? 9. Name the country singer called “The Man in Black.” 10. Who was the original “Scarface” ? Answers 1. “Existence” 2. This extinct volcano is on the island of Oahu, the location of Honolulu. 3. Equator 4. Art Linkletter, who had the radio and TV show for years 5. Cheops (also known as Khufu ) 6. The “pp” is for pianissimo, or “very softly.” 7. Hat 8. It is the sun’s apparent annual path among the stars. 9. The late Johnny Cash 10. Al Capone
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