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10 Dec 20 17:21

Very Rusty

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06 Apr 21 15:55

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@rookie54 said
https://www.quizwise.com/

today i answered 7 out of 7 correctly
i did guess at the location of the city of odessa

rookie,
You seem to be one of the few add in a positive way to this thread, much appreciated.

-VR

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06 Apr 21 20:27

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https://www.didyouknowdaily.com/story/sears-glossy

When the Sears catalog switched to glossy paper, there was outrage. Can you guess why?

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07 Apr 21 15:13

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https://www.didyouknowdaily.com/story/the-executioner

In 17th century France, it was every young man's nightmare to unknowingly fall in love with an executioner's daughter. When you know what it meant... you too will break into a cold sweat

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08 Apr 21 14:48

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https://www.didyouknowdaily.com/story/universe-25

In 1968, one man built 'Utopia' for mice. Within two years the entire population was dead. He overlooked one vital thing

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09 Apr 21 18:46

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https://www.didyouknowdaily.com/story/toxic-lady

'The Toxic Lady of Riverside' was an unconscious patient who hospitalized five hospital staff. At the time, the strange-smelling mystery was cited as mass hysteria

-VR

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10 Apr 21 14:27

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https://www.didyouknowdaily.com/story/brian-robson

In 1964, a homesick teenager mailed himself back home in a wooden box. The 9,608 mile journey from Australia to Wales didn't quite go to plan...

-VR

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10 Apr 21 14:38

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@very-rusty said
https://www.didyouknowdaily.com/story/brian-robson

In 1964, a homesick teenager mailed himself back home in a wooden box. The 9,608 mile journey from Australia to Wales didn't quite go to plan...

-VR

I like it (Yeah Rusty, took time out to read that one with a sandwich ). Gazza the Hatch, however I failed toward the end as I needed to stay alive..... Rubbish that, utter twaddle😒[edit] 👎

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10 Apr 21 15:52

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@chris-guffogg said
I like it (Yeah Rusty, took time out to read that one with a sandwich ). Gazza the Hatch, however I failed toward the end as I needed to stay alive..... Rubbish that, utter twaddle😒[edit] 👎

Did you Know?

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12 Apr 21 12:49

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https://www.didyouknowdaily.com/story/honey-flies

In ancient Egypt, servants used to coat themselves in honey. Can you guess why?

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12 Apr 21 13:17

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https://bonvoyaged.com/can-you-pass-this-general-knowledge-quiz/50

I did much better than I expected to do actually.

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12 Apr 21 13:22

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@very-rusty said
https://bonvoyaged.com/can-you-pass-this-general-knowledge-quiz/50

I did much better than I expected to do actually.

-VR

Landmarks - Where is the Berlin Wall?

Not the foggiest🤦‍♂️

Rubbish...

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12 Apr 21 13:26

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@very-rusty said
https://www.didyouknowdaily.com/story/toxic-lady

'The Toxic Lady of Riverside' was an unconscious patient who hospitalized five hospital staff. At the time, the strange-smelling mystery was cited as mass hysteria

-VR

You've met my ex wife then. [edit] 👍