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1. Silphion
An important element of fine cuisine in ancient Greece and Rome was silphion . What was it?
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2. Movar and shakar
In Scotland, the government appoints one person to be the “Scots Makar”. This post honors the making of:
3. Oil Grey
The popular tea blend known as “Earl Grey” owes its distinctive flavor to the oil of...
4. RGB
The pigments used by painters often have exotic names like egyptian blue, cadmium orange, and orpiment. Which of the following choices lists red, green and blue pigments, in that order?
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5. Shogi
The popular Japanese game of shogi closely resembles another game that is much better known internationally. Which one?
6. Pica and not pica
Which of the following four definitions does not apply to the word “pica”?
7. Vitiate
What is the meaning of the verb vitiate?
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8. Treasure trove of science
In recent decades, scientists working in eastern Africa have made numerous discoveries. One important site is Olduvai Gorge in Tanzania, where scientists found:
9. Hamesucken
What is the meaning of the Scottish word “hamesucken”?
10. First and last
W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan collaborated fourteen times in creating their famous series of comic operas. Their first and last works were:
