Quote: thing @ April 30 2008, 10:57 PM BSTNo, one semi correct but wrong name sorta thing
There are 'Official' languages (or not)
Ok.
23. Britain: English. Pakistan: Urdu or English, depending on your sources. Eire: Irish (Gaeilge) and English.
Quiz ya! Page 59
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Las few - maybe about a dozen - coming asap.
Correction:
23. Britain: None. Pakistan: English. Eire: Irish (Gaeilge) and English.
Ok sorry about that. I've now stuck me wadgamakkit in a rarely used opening and it seems a bit better.
Aarons query on MPs is noted .. laterz
Q 17 is still oustanding and really is fairly straightforward - now worth 3 points.
Q23 on languages - more explanation.
Most Countries have an 'official' language that is enshrined in statute. I suppose it serves the purpose of being essential for legal documents etc.
That is the answer I am looking for and you must get all three right - now worth four points.
Source of that question was the Head of Languages at a London University!
More coming in a sec.
A few easy Dingbats for two points each;
Q24/. G<<>>o<<>>s<<>>p<<>>e<<>>l ?
Q25/. Diffe/rence. ?
Q26/. =F===i==r=s====t===== ?
17 Springfield
25 Split the difference?
26 First among equals
26. First among equals
3 points each
Q27/. Whose famous criminal career started with the rustling of some cows in Plaistow, East London?
Q28/. Which is the only US state to border only one other US state?
25. split the difference
Quote: puffinpol @ April 30 2008, 11:30 PM BST17 Springfield
25 Split the difference?
26 First among equals
yep 3+2+2
28 Maine?
Q28 Alaska?
Quote: roscoff @ April 30 2008, 11:30 PM BST26. First among equals
simultaneous so 3 points.
Sorry Jacparov too slow with your one.
24. Spread the gospel
27. Dick Turpin?
28 Florida