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The $ sign was designed in 1788 by Oliver Pollock using a combination of Spanish money symbols.

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Determine what the question is actually asking you to do.

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There are 296 steps to the top of the Leaning Tower of Pisa.

Guess The Hobby…

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Forks were first used in the Middle Ages, but eating with one was considered scandalous.

If a doctor cloned himself would he be charged with “bigger-me?

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I disapprove of what you say, but will defend to the death your right to say it. Voltaire


4 out of 5 Americans drink coffee, consuming more than 400 million cups a day.

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outweigh v. To surpass in importance or excellence.

The small cup in which an espresso is served is called a demitasse.

Puzzler of the Week

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Which is bigger - half a square metre or a half metre square?

Instant coffee was invented in 1906 by Mr. G. Washington, an Englishman living in Guatemala.

Egypt

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A large number of household objects were invented or used by the Ancient Egyptians, including lock and keys, combs, scissors, wigs, makeup, deodorants, toothbrush and toothpaste.

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