What actor is famous for his walrus moustache and lead role in ‘Cocoon?’ A Tom Selleck B Wilford Brimley C Sam Elliott Actor and grandfather Wilford Brimley was famous for his bushy moustache. Other famous wearers of that style include NFL coach Andy Reid, writer Mark Twain, musician David Crosby and President Theodore Roosevelt. The … Read more
Question 1: What is the official flower of Grandparents’ Day? A Fuchsia B Geranium C Forget-me-not Correct Answer: Forget-me-not. Question 2: What is the Latin term for animals’ whiskers? A Papillae B Mandibulae C Vibrissae Correct Answer: Vibrissae. Question 3: What actor is famous for his walrus moustache and lead role in ‘Cocoon?’ A Tom … Read more
This temple is found amid the ruins of the former capital of the Ayutthaya Kingdom of Siam. Which country are we in? A Japan B Thailand C India The Ayutthaya Kingdom, considered a precursor of modern Thailand, existed between 1351 and 1767, growing in power to rule the region. It was centered around the city … Read more
Wat Chaiwatthanaram, the temple in today’s image, is dedicated to which religion? A Buddhism B Christianity C Islam Buddhism originated in India and spread throughout Asia and is now the fourth-largest religion in the world. Buddhist temples in Thailand are called ‘wat’ – which means enclosure – referring to the buildings’ purpose of dividing the … Read more
Which cat breed is native to Thailand? A Siamese B Munchkin C Bombay Siamese cats are native to Thailand, historically known as Siam. The breed’s main characteristics are bright blue eyes and a triangular head shape. The elegant cat breed became hugely popular in America and Europe in the 19th century. The correct answer is … Read more
1: This temple is found amid the ruins of the former capital of the Ayutthaya Kingdom of Siam. Which country are we in? A Japan B Thailand C India The correct answer is Thailand. 2: Wat Chaiwatthanaram, the temple in today’s image, is dedicated to which religion? A Buddhism B Christianity C Islam The correct … Read more
Which English city hosts the world’s largest Jane Austen festival every year? A Oxford B Bath C London The first Jane Austen Festival was held at the Jane Austen Centre in Bath in 2001. Since then, the festival has grown to be the largest Jane Austen celebration in the world, taking place in the same … Read more
Which Jane Austen novel was turned into a movie starring Anna Taylor-Joy? A Persuasion B Emma C Mansfield Park All three of these Jane Austen titles were successfully adapted into movies. Emma, the character of a self-centred young woman, was brought to the screen many times. The most recent adaptation starred Anna Taylor-Joy in 2020. … Read more
Who won the Nobel Prize in literature in 2022? A Brit Bennett B Deborah Levy C Annie Ernaux The Swedish literature prize has been awarded annually since 1901. French writer Annie Ernaux was given the Nobel Prize in Literature last year ‘for the courage and clinical acuity with which she uncovers the roots, estrangements and … Read more
What is the Latin term for whiskers? A Vibrissae B Mandibulae C Papillae Whiskers do what their name implies: whisk. They move in small, rapid circular motions. Their Latin name, vibrissae, meaning vibrate, references these motions. Walruses use the vibration of their thick whiskers to search the sea floor for food. The correct answer is … Read more