General Knowledge Quiz - Unusual Questions

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What creature in ancient times was called a Sea Hog by sailors?

a) Porpoise
b) Manatee
c) Walrus

Rules
Post a question whenever you like. There is no need to answer first. Amaze us with your Question. Multiple choice is optional.

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Let's have some fun and see what we how much we can astonish each other with facts.

Who is the only non-human to testify in Congress?

How many time zones are there is Russia?

What is the summer equivalent of hibernate?

Which is furthest west - Bristol or Edinburgh?

I only know the answer to one of the above…can I post ( have a glass of bubbles in my hand so I can’t interpret the rules 🤣)

What are the two loudest animals in the world?

There are 11 times zones in Russia.
The equivalent of hibernation in summer is estivate.
The two loudest animals are the Blue Whale and the Tiger Snapping Shrimp.

I love quizzes and miss cruises because DH like to find a good team and play for fun.

My answer is (a) the Porpoise.

@MrsMoastyToasty Edinburgh is West of Bristol. Although I know this I always have to Google Earth it because it is amazing.

@Katshouldnotswim Post when you can. No rules.

A Cubit is a measure of length but what is it exactly?

a) The length of a cedar plank described in the Bible to build Noah's Ark
b) An Egyptian measure from the elbow to the end of the middle finger
c) The width an height of a bale of jute from the Germanic middle ages

What is the only sport you have to play right handed?

Ooh I know some of these! A cubit is (b) the Egyptian one. And is the right handed sport polo??

This only works out when you say it out loud like in an actual quiz:

What four letter sport starts with a tee?

Obviously sounds like T.

Which British sitcom actress of the 70s provided Ursula Andress' singing voice in 'Dr No'?

What was the first product to have its barcode scanned at a Marsh supermarket in Troy, Ohio in 1974?

Who was the last US president to have been neither Democrat nor Republican?

Which actress secured a 'Best Supporting Actress' Oscar for 302 seconds of screen time in 'Network'?

What name is shared by the state capital of Delaware, and one of the UK's 'Cinque Ports'?

Within three years, in what year was the last convicted murderer executed by guillotine in France?

In which war did an English soldier last use a longbow?

Where is Saint Edmonds buried?

What year did 999 come into existence as the number to call for the emergency services?

What animal in your average farmyard is most closely related to dinosaurs 🦖

@Betsythecheshirecat

This only works out when you say it out loud like in an actual quiz:

What four letter sport starts with a tee?

Obviously sounds like T.

Golf

@Slub

What animal in your average farmyard is most closely related to dinosaurs 🦖

I’m guessing at chicken?

My question is:
Which 4th division footballer captained England on multiple occasions?

@stillcrazyafterall

What is the only sport you have to play right handed?

Polo?

@WhatsErFace2020

Where is Saint Edmonds buried?

Bury St Edmonds?

Are zebras black with white stripes or white with black stripes?