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Q: How long did the Hundred Years War last?

Q: In what country did Panama hats originate?

Q: What type of animal is a Bombay Duck?

Q: Kiwifruit is native to what country?

Q: In what month is most of Oktoberfest celebrated in Bavaria?

Q: “Puffinus puffinus” is the Latin name for which seabird?

Q: What colour is the “black box” in a commercial aeroplane?

Q: In what US state was Tennessee Williams born?

Q: From which animal do we get catgut?

Q: Which animal is featured on the flag of the Canary Islands?

Q: In what US state are the Kansas City Chiefs based?

Q: In what month do Russians commemorate the October Revolution of 1917?

Q: Holst’s orchestral suite “The Planets” consists of how many movements?

Q: Which famous English writer coined the phrase “What the dickens?”

Q: Hippomania is a passion for which animal?

Q: Limerick Junction is in which Irish county?