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Wed., June 11, 2008

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1. Art: Who painted the work titled “Twittering Machine”?

2. Language: What does the Greek word “dactyl” mean?

3. Architecture: For whom is Carolingian art or architecture named?

4. Literature: What style of literature is “The Pilgrim’s Progress”?

5. Theater: With which famous playwright was the actor Richard Burbage closely associated?

6. Business: What company’s nickname is “Big Brown”?

7. Television: Who played the lead character in “The Bionic Woman”?

8. Medical: What is the common name for tinea pedis?

9. Animal Kingdom: What kind of creature does a lepidopterist collect?

10. Measurement: How much champagne does a magnum hold?

Answers

1. Paul Klee

2. Finger or toe

3. Charlemagne

4. Allegory

5. Shakespeare

6. United Parcel Service

7. Lindsay Wagner

8. Athlete’s foot

9. Butterflies or moths

10. Two standard bottles

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