1 - Which country sold Alaska to the United States in 1867?
2 - What local park features 102 trees planted in the shape of a cross, to commemorate the 102 soldiers from Sarnia who died in the First World War?
3 - What is the capital of Scotland?
4 - Local entertainers Dave Lane, John Hollingsworth and Chris Reid, known collectively as The Fidgets, specialize in
a) comedy b) drama c) music
5 - What bird is well known for eating food with its head upside down?
6 - After racking up late fees for VHS rentals, Reed Hastings was inspired to start what popular streaming service in 1998?
7 - What type of nut is typically used in a Waldorf Salad?
Cashews Peanuts Walnuts
8 - If you have bradycardia, your heart rate is too fast or too slow?
9 - The moustachioed man who wears a top hat, carries a cane and goes by the name “Rich Uncle Pennybags” is the mascot of what board game?
10 - Which guitarist is known as “Slowhand”?
Eric Clapton Keith Richards Pete Townshend
- Tom St. Amand (column #228)
ANSWERS: 1 – Russia; 2 - Heritage Park; 3 - Edinburgh; 4 - a) comedy; 5 – Flamingo; 6 – Netflix; 7 – Walnuts; 8 - Too slow; 9 – Monopoly; 10 - Eric Clapton