[krishmoon]

Originally Posted by alekhya

thot of a few questions..

1.who is the first person born after independence to become the speaker of the lok sabha?

2.who is the only person of greek origin to lead an international test side?

3.connect the films jodi no.1 and jaanam samjha karo too 2day's headlines?(i think we shud be doin more of these qstns 2 help each othr in keeping abreast of the goings-on)

4.why is 'cellular' jail called so?

happy quizzin,
cheers!

alekhya.

1. P.A Sangma... born in 1949...
2. John Traicos.... i think

4. Entire structure made up of solitary "cells"

[krishmoon]

Originally Posted by vivek_k_k

another one from me
Which famous childrens' book was written when the publisher challenged the author to write it with less than 50 different words?

Green Eggs & Ham

[silentcacophony]

Originally Posted by silentcacophony

heres few qs


1. This two word phrase was popular among British soldiers during WWII, it was used as a euphemism for "to die". It was also popular in South Africa in the early 1900s. It has assumed a completely different meaning today, especially for Desis. What phrase is this ?

2 What is Iosif Vissarionovich Dzugashvili better known as ?

3 Put together Ken Kesey, Jack Nicholson, Milos Forman & Louise Fletcher and what do you get?

4 In Secret Service jargon, who are POTUS and FLOTUS ?

5 In World War II, what was "Operation Market Garden" ? The story of this was made into a famous movie.

ok gr8 stuff ppl answerin and attempting

answers

1 gone west

2 stalin

3 One Flew Over the Cuckoo's nest

4 POTUS = President of United States FLOTUS : First Lady of US

5 it was battle of arnhem and da movie A bridge too far

[Ranjitha]

Quick question: complete the quote

I am but mad ___________________
When the wind is Southerly I know a hack from a handsaw

[LongShot]

Originally Posted by Ranjitha

Quick question: complete the quote

I am but mad ___________________
When the wind is Southerly I know a hack from a handsaw

I am but mad ?? north-north west ??
When the wind is Southerly I know a hack from a handsaw

don't know if its correct... but may be seem to remember something like that...:whatthat::whatthat:

[Ranjitha]

Originally Posted by LongShot

I am but mad ?? north-north west ??
When the wind is Southerly I know a hack from a handsaw

don't know if its correct... but may be seem to remember something like that...:whatthat::whatthat:

That's right. North by Northwest it is

Some more: (hope I haven't posted these here yet)

1. Theirs was the most celebrated romance in English literary history. At 15, an injury to her spine initiated a period of semi-invalidism, during which she studied Greek and Hebrew, read widely, wrote and published verse. When her future husband met her in 1845, her reputation was far greater than his. He wrote, "I love your verses with all my heart, dear Miss ______, " and later, in the same letter, added, "I love you too." Which famous couple?

2. His first work of long fiction was written for his stepson. He is better known for his prose, but his poetry, "A Child's Garden of Verses," also written for his stepson, is still popular. Who?

3. Construction began on Jan 5, 1933. It was constructed well under the budget, and opened ahead of schedule. It has always been painted an orange-vermilion, called "International Orange". What?

[raka_21]

Originally Posted by Ranjitha

That's right. North by Northwest it is

Some more: (hope I haven't posted these here yet)

1. Theirs was the most celebrated romance in English literary history. At 15, an injury to her spine initiated a period of semi-invalidism, during which she studied Greek and Hebrew, read widely, wrote and published verse. When her future husband met her in 1845, her reputation was far greater than his. He wrote, "I love your verses with all my heart, dear Miss ______, " and later, in the same letter, added, "I love you too." Which famous couple?

2. His first work of long fiction was written for his stepson. He is better known for his prose, but his poetry, "A Child's Garden of Verses," also written for his stepson, is still popular. Who?

3. Construction began on Jan 5, 1933. It was constructed well under the budget, and opened ahead of schedule. It has always been painted an orange-vermilion, called "International Orange". What?

3. Golden gate bridge

[LongShot]

Originally Posted by Ranjitha

That's right. North by Northwest it is

Some more: (hope I haven't posted these here yet)

1. Theirs was the most celebrated romance in English literary history. At 15, an injury to her spine initiated a period of semi-invalidism, during which she studied Greek and Hebrew, read widely, wrote and published verse. When her future husband met her in 1845, her reputation was far greater than his. He wrote, "I love your verses with all my heart, dear Miss ______, " and later, in the same letter, added, "I love you too." Which famous couple?

2. His first work of long fiction was written for his stepson. He is better known for his prose, but his poetry, "A Child's Garden of Verses," also written for his stepson, is still popular. Who?

3. Construction began on Jan 5, 1933. It was constructed well under the budget, and opened ahead of schedule. It has always been painted an orange-vermilion, called "International Orange". What?

Wow this is one of the very few times that i think i know the answers to the questions on this thread.... hope they are correct...

1. Robert Browning and Elisabeth Barret Browning

2. R. L. Stevenson

3. Golden Gate Bridge

[Ranjitha]

Originally Posted by LongShot

Wow this is one of the very few times that i think i know the answers to the questions on this thread.... hope they are correct...

1. Robert Browning and Elisabeth Barret Browning

2. R. L. Stevenson

3. Golden Gate Bridge

Bingo! You got all three right there

[ketanm]

Quiz on our own "Young Turk" a.ka. Allwin

1) At which age PG started driving his first car?
2) Which computer did PG bought for the first time?
3) In which profession did PG earned his first money?
4) What is PG's favourite dessert?
5) He did not told about one of his activity to his parents for almost 1.5 years... and now his parents are happy about it. What is that activity?

To know the answers and more about The PaGaL visit here.

Ketan