More than a Trunkful
There are a couple of terms used for a group or herd of elephants. One is a “memory”, what is the other? Answer: Parade
Classical Graffiti
“The Last Supper” by Leonardo da Vinci was painted on a wall in the refectory of the Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie in what Italy city between 1495 and …
Empire Building
In the field of economics, who is the author of the influential book “The Wealth of Nations,” which is considered a foundational work in classical economics? Answer: Adam Smith
Body at Work
Diaphoresis is the medical term for when what essential bodily function exceeds what is normal due to an underlying medical condition? Answer: excessive sweating or perspiration
Such a Romantic
What Scottish novelist and playwright, wrote the 19th century novels “Rob Roy” and “Ivanhoe”? Answer: Sir Walter Scott
A Naval Victory?
In at least one of her origin stories, what Greek goddess of victory was the offspring of the titan Pallas and the river Styx? Answer: Nike
Sounds Serious
The phrase “I spy seven serious snakes” has a lot of S’s in it. What figure of speech is it when a hissing or “S” sound is repeated in a …
