Questions and Answers Game (A General Knowlegde quiz)

[hpooch]

A. POLAND

Q. PEOPLE SUFFERING FROM "HIPPOPHOBIA" ARE AFRAID OF WHAT ANIMAL??

[mariana44]

Obviously t sounds like Hippos--but I think it may be Elephants.

[hpooch]

Marian, I'm sorry but neither is correct....Hint: The animal has four legs & is human friendly

[ROBERT M.]

A. Horses

[ROBERT M.]

Q. Name the person who set a Sky Dive world record today...................I couldn't look when he was stood waiting to jump, as I feared something dreadful would happen, my palms were sweating

[Marian]

A. Felix Baumgartner

Q. What are Agrizoophobias afraid of?

[hpooch]

A. FEAR OF WILD ANIMALS

Q. WHAT IS THE HIGHEST MOUNTAIN IN THE WESTERN HEMISPHERE AT 23,000 FT & IN WHAT COUNTRY?

[ROBERT M.]

A. Is it Nevado Ojos del Salado ?

[Marian]

A. I believe it is Mt. Aconcagua in Argentina Henry.

[hpooch]

Marian has the correct answer.....Sorry, Robert!
It's Your Turn, Marian

[Marian]

Thanks Henry.
Q. What anniversary is celebrated in England today, and how many years is it since it took place?

[Lena & Harry Smith]

A. I think this Anniversary is the Battle Of Trafalgar that took place 208 years ago Marian.

[Marian]

Close enough Lena and Harry. it was actually in 1805 which makes it 207 years ago. Your turn..

[Lena & Harry Smith]

Oh of course Marian. I've got 2013 on my mind already.
Q, How did the group ABBA get it's name.

[ROBERT M.]

A. ABBA is an acronym of the first letters of the band members' first names