[santiago]

Some more..hope for a better respone.....

1. In 1865, the 1st edition of which book by an English mathematician was withdrawn because of bad printing?

2. I was born on the 30th of November 1835 and the most auspicious element in my birth was the presence of Hailey s comet in the sky. Before I put pen down to paper, I had stints as a printer, a steamboat pilot, a gold prospector and a journalist. I was well known for my storytelling and stage presence. Who am i?

3. When first introduced in England it was described as a versatile medicine which purged superflous phlegm and other gross humors, and opened all the pores and passages of the body. What?

4. It was inspired by the French, but formulated in Edinburgh in 1768. It is now published by the university of Chicago but still calls itself English. It was first named as ‘dictionary of arts and sciences’. What is it called now?

5. The 25 windows in this monument is said to symbolize 25 different gem stones found on earth. Which monument?

[raka_21]

Originally Posted by santiago

Some more..hope for a better respone.....

1. In 1865, the 1st edition of which book by an English mathematician was withdrawn because of bad printing?

2. I was born on the 30th of November 1835 and the most auspicious element in my birth was the presence of Hailey s comet in the sky. Before I put pen down to paper, I had stints as a printer, a steamboat pilot, a gold prospector and a journalist. I was well known for my storytelling and stage presence. Who am i?

3. When first introduced in England it was described as a versatile medicine which purged superflous phlegm and other gross humors, and opened all the pores and passages of the body. What?

4. It was inspired by the French, but formulated in Edinburgh in 1768. It is now published by the university of Chicago but still calls itself English. It was first named as ‘dictionary of arts and sciences’. What is it called now?

5. The 25 windows in this monument is said to symbolize 25 different gem stones found on earth. Which monument?

2. Mark Twain
5. Statue of Liberty's crown

[sid_dharth]

Hi Santiago

Pls find my answers

1) Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
2) Mark Twain
3) Cigarette
4) Cyclopaedia
5) Taj Mahal

I hope these are correct!!!

BTW when u wud be posting the answers???

[santiago]

Originally Posted by santiago

Some more..hope for a better respone.....

1. In 1865, the 1st edition of which book by an English mathematician was withdrawn because of bad printing?

2. I was born on the 30th of November 1835 and the most auspicious element in my birth was the presence of Hailey s comet in the sky. Before I put pen down to paper, I had stints as a printer, a steamboat pilot, a gold prospector and a journalist. I was well known for my storytelling and stage presence. Who am i?

3. When first introduced in England it was described as a versatile medicine which purged superflous phlegm and other gross humors, and opened all the pores and passages of the body. What?

4. It was inspired by the French, but formulated in Edinburgh in 1768. It is now published by the university of Chicago but still calls itself English. It was first named as ‘dictionary of arts and sciences’. What is it called now?

5. The 25 windows in this monument is said to symbolize 25 different gem stones found on earth. Which monument?

Got the ans quickly..........

1. Alice in Wonderland by Lewis CAroll

2. mark twain

3. Tobacco

4. Encyclopaedia Britannica

5. The Statue Of Liberty

[santiago]

1. While composing the 9th symphony, Beethoven is supposed to have sawed off the legs of his piano. Why?

2. 3 measures of Gordon Gin + 1 measure of Vodka + ½ measure of Kina Lillet Vermouth, Garnished with a thin slice of lime. What is being described?

3. The term `Leap Ahead' is to replace a phrase which had become trademark of the company using it.. What phrase is `Leap Ahead' going to replace?

4. ‘God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference’ Daily prayer of which organization?

5. Which movie is said to have had the largest no. of extras?

Enjoy.... Btw someone else also please post some qns......

[amanonArun]

Originally Posted by santiago

1. While composing the 9th symphony, Beethoven is supposed to have sawed off the legs of his piano. Why?

2. 3 measures of Gordon Gin + 1 measure of Vodka + ½ measure of Kina Lillet Vermouth, Garnished with a thin slice of lime. What is being described?

3. The term `Leap Ahead' is to replace a phrase which had become trademark of the company using it.. What phrase is `Leap Ahead' going to replace?

4. ‘God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference’ Daily prayer of which organization?

5. Which movie is said to have had the largest no. of extras?

Enjoy.... Btw someone else also please post some qns......

My answers

3. Intel Inside
4. Alcoholic Anonymous

[amitnsitian]

Originally Posted by santiago

5. Which movie is said to have had the largest no. of extras?

the movie 'Gandhi' which used to be shown on Doordarshan on 2nd october evry year.

Q. how much money Nike paid to buy 'Swoosh'?

[crazyfootballer]

2. 3 measures of Gordon Gin + 1 measure of Vodka + ½ measure of Kina Lillet Vermouth, Garnished with a thin slice of lime. What is being described?

My answer is MArtini cocktail

[amanonArun]

Originally Posted by amitnsitian

Q. how much money Nike paid to buy 'Swoosh'?

Remember reading abt it somewhere.... must be around $30 or $40

[amitnsitian]

Originally Posted by amanonArun

Remember reading abt it somewhere.... must be around $30 or $40

less than that....