Riddle of the Day- Independence Day Special

[Willard]

Because it is Inependence Day, for a special Riddle of the Day I have thrown together a riddle quiz! Whoever gets all, or at least five of the questions right wins!
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Independence Day Quiz

1. How long did the thirty years war last?

2. How long did the hundred years war last?

3. What country makes Panama hats?

4. From which animal do we get catgut?

5. The Canary Islands are named after what animal?

6. In what month do the Russians celebrate the October Revolution?

[Melusine]

1. 1618 - 1648 (30 years)
2. 1337 - 1453 (116 years)
3. Ecuador
4. no idea
5. Dogs (canis = Latin for dog)
6. November

Edit: I found a site that says catgut is made from the intestines of various animals, among others sheep and horses, but not cats.

[ 07-04-2002, 09:34 AM: Message edited by: Melusine ]

[Willard]

Yes! You win, Melusine!
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Happy Independence Day!

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[Willard]

Here's another riddle!
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If you have only one match and you walked into a room where there was an oil burner, a kerosene lamp, and a wood burning stove, which one would you light first?

[WillowIX]

Since history always have been a hobby of mine I´ll have a go...

1) 31 years (well 1618-1648)
2) 116 years total. (can you fight for that long??)
3) That would be Ecuador right?
4) since I use this I know it lol, sheep or lamb.
5) The canary? The Canary islands is one of the (of the two?) places canaries exist in wildlife
6) According to our calender, November 7.

ps. To Melusine. You´re quite right! It´s intestinal tissue (I´m not sure from horses since they have many allergens). This make´s it possible for our skin to absorb it. Thus you don´t have to pull your stiches after operation etc. etc.

[ 07-04-2002, 09:47 AM: Message edited by: WillowIX ]

[Willard]

Sorry Willow.......Melusine already got it. You get 2nd place though!

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[Lioness]

Originally posted by Willard: Here's another riddle! . . . . . . . . . If you have only one match and you walked into a room where there was an oil burner, a kerosene lamp, and a wood burning stove, which one would you light first?

Do they have the oil or kerosene or wood in them? [img]tongue.gif[/img]

[WillowIX]

I´d light the match first thank you! LOL

Edit: Typos, typos, typos...*sigh*

[ 07-04-2002, 09:50 AM: Message edited by: WillowIX ]

[Willard]

Yes Willow! You light the match first!

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[Willard]

Another one!
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You are participating in a race. You overtake the second person. What position do you finish?