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Proulx, Patrick Raymond Passed away suddenly on July...

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Answers to Diana’s Quiz, August 22 2026

ANSWERS Christine Fréchette is the 'Premier' or 'Premier Ministre' of Quebec since April 2026. Glamping is camping in a more comfortable way, which includes taking upgraded amenities and modern...

Diana’s Quiz, August 22 2026

QUESTIONS Who is the Premier of Quebec? What is 'glamping'? What is Hezbollah? After Greenland, what is the world's largest island? What are the names of the 'Gemini'—the Twins—of...

Answers to Diana’s Quiz – August 14, 2026

by Diana Filer 1.  The most popular breeds of dog are the Labrador Retriever, the French Bulldog and the. German Shepherd, along with the many mixed breeds. 2.  A pomander is...
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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,...

Diana’s Quiz – December 20, 2014

How many muscles are there in the human tongue?  What are the 4 humours of ancient Greek medicine? Two works, one each by famous composers, were...

Answers to Diana’s Quiz – December 13, 2014

The Ryder Cup is the biennial golf tournament, an exception in professional sports in that the winners receive no prize money. Oxygen is the element...

Diana’s Quiz – December 13, 2014

What is the biennial men’s golf competition between teams from Europe and North America?  What chemical element makes up about 65% of the human body?  What...

Answers to Diana’s Quiz – December 6, 2014

Piscation is fishing. Solomon Elimimian of the BC Lions was named the CFL’s MOP this year. This is the first time a defensive player has...

Diana’s Quiz – December 6, 2015

What would you be doing if your activity were piscation?  Who was named the Canadian Football League’s Most Outstanding Player this year?  What was the name...

Answers to Diana’s Quiz – November 29, 2014

Horology is the scientific study of time. Sean Michaels of Montreal won the $100,000 Giller Prize for his debut novel, Us  Conductors.  It is about...
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