Two general quizzes

If you logged on to circuitcity, bestbuy, frys, compusa ..you would see the acronym MIR being used ..what does it stand for ? Ans

If you were eating a ‘musa sapientum’ which fruit would you be eating? Clue: A “Musa Sapientum” has also appeared on the cover of a Penthouse magazine. Ans

_____ is a Hebrew word which means “tradition”. It is derived from the root word qibel, meaning “to receive”. This refers to the ancient custom of handing down knowledge orally from generation to generation. Ans

Every single match ball used at EURO 2004 was inscribed with the name of the teams, the date, the name of the stadium and something very specific to the stadium. What ? Ans

The drug MDMA (3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine) is a synthetic drug with both psychedelic and stimulant effects. It was first developed in 1912 as an appetite suppressant by the German pharmaceutical company Merck. It comes as a tablet, capsule or in powder form and is usually taken orally. This is one of the most popular illegal drugs available. What is it ? Ans

What are these statements part of
“If your balls be found anywhere touching one another you are to lift the first ball till you play the last.”
“The weight of the ball must not be greater than 1.62oz., and the size not less than 1.68 inches in diameter”
“He who whose ball lies farthest from the hole is obliged to play first”. Ans

Which famous phrase (clue: linked to creativity) originated from a puzzle where one has to connect 9 dots arranged in a square grid with 4 straight lines drawn continuously, without your pen leaving the paper? Ans

What do the two olive branches on the flag of Cyprus represent? Ans

The Architecture of the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Dubai is unique in a way, i.e the structure/layout of the building represents something. What ? Ans

Irene Esther from Venezuela came third, Basetsana Julia from South Africa came second. Who was the first? Ans

If it happens, who will be the youngest ever to undergo a Dope Test (related to Athletics) ? Ans

In Dubai, a new residential city is being planned. It consists of 32 blocks painted in white and 32 painted in black. What is the name of the city ? Ans

In Dubai, an underwater hotel is being constructed. What is its planned name ? Ans

What is the claim to fame of the line below (along with many other dialogues)
“Bridget is my age and lives across the street. For the first twelve years of my life, these qualifications were all I needed in a best friend. But that was before Bridget’s braces came off and her boyfriend Burke got on, before Hope and I met in our seventh grade Honors classes” Ans