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by Allan Goddard Hello readers! I have had numerous...

Noreen Young’s early drawings on exhibit at the Sivarulrasa Gallery.

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The Tunic Show at the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum

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Answers to Diana’s Quiz – August 1, 2026

by Diana Filer 1.  Alanis Morissette, the Canadian rock artist from Ottawa, composed Jagged Little Pill.  She has won 5 Grammys and 14 Juno Awards so far. 2.  American millionaire Ted...

Diana’s Quiz – August 1, 2026

by Diana Filer 1.  Who composed the music and lyrics for the rock album Jagged Little Pill? 2.  Who created the television channel CNN? 3.  Pink Ladies and Granny Smiths are what...

Answers to Diana’s Quiz – July 18, 2026

by Diana Filer 1.  The two Diomede Islands are located in the Bering Strait.  Big Diomede Island belongs to Russia, and Little Diomed to the USA. 2.  Mascarpone cheese is the...
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Diana’s Quiz – February 14, 2015

What was the original source of the bright red colour of the Italian liqueur Campari?  What is the meaning of an ‘entire’ horse?  Where is the...

Answers to Diana’s Quiz – February 7, 2015

Winnie Ille Pu is the only book on the NYT best seller. Translated from the beloved children's classic Winnie the Pooh The three proper names...

Diana’s Quiz – February 7, 2015

What was the only book written in Latin ever to have been featured on The New York Times best seller list? Oglesfield, Berkswell and Havarti...

Answers to Diana’s Quiz – January 31, 2015

The new ruler of Saudi Arabia, following the death of King Abdullah, is Salman bin Abdul Aziz. The Dauphin is the heir apparent of a...

Diana’s Quiz – January 31, 2015

Who is the new ruler of Saudi Arabia? What is the title of the heir apparent of the French king? What are the names of the...

Answers to Diana’s Quiz – January 24, 2015

The Ural Moutains separate Europe from Asia Romulus and Remus founded the cit of Rome as legend has it The sardine is named after Sardinia. Barry Bonds...

Diana’s Quiz – January 24, 2015

What geographical feature separates Europe from Asia?  According to legend, which twin brothers founded the city of Rome What small, oily fish is named after an...

Answers to Diana’s Quiz – January 17, 2015

The substance that covers a deer’s growing antlers is velvet Bombus hortorum is the scientific name for bumblebee A physiatrist or rehabilitation physician is one who...

Diana’s Quiz – January 17, 2015

What is the substance that covers a deer’s growing antlers? Bombus hortorum is the scientific name for which insect? What is a physiatrist? Who came first Ethelred ...

Answers to Diana’s Quiz – January 10, 2015

Notch 8 refers to the 8th notch on a locomotive throttle control, the highest setting, indicating full power. Cuthbert Calculus is featured in The Adventures...

Diana’s Quiz – January 10, 2015

Where did the term ‘Notch 8’ originate? Professor Cuthbert Calculus is featured in which comic strip series? What is the word that represents the letter ‘Q’...

Answers to Diana’s Quiz – December 27, 2014

1.  Our solar system is part of the Orion Spiral of the Milky Way.  The Orion Arm is approximately 3,500 light years, or 11,000 ...

Diana’s Quiz – December 27, 2014

Questions 1.  Which spiral arm of the Milky Way Galaxy contains our solar system? 2. Which is the correct phrase:  ‘to rack one’s brain’ or ‘to...

Answers to Diana’s Quiz – December 20, 2014

The human tongue has 7 muscles.  They are the only skeletal muscles not attached to a bone at either end. The four ancient Greek humours,...
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