Saturday, July 16, 2011

Far East Envelope -- Quiz Quilt 235 Solution

Category Answers:
Math
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Science
GYPSUMGeorge Hull created the hoax for $2,600 and cashed its fame in for $37,500 from a group that wanted to exhibit it.
Sports
&
Games
COCHRANEHall of Fame catcher Mickey Cochrane batted .320 with the Philadelphia Athletics and Detroit Tigers from 1925 to 1937.
Entertainment
&
Food
COLLINSPhil Collins sang the theme song for Against All Odds, which was a remake of the 1947 movie Out of the Past.
Literature
&
Arts
HINDUISMJanmashtami, honoring the birthday of Lord Krishna, is the most important Hindu festival.
History
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Government
SANDALSOne of her feet is standing on top of chains.
Geography
&
Nature
KAMCHATKAThe 180,000-square-mile peninsula is home to 400,000 people.

Quiz Quilt Answer: MANILA (Sixth letters)

Manila is the capital of the Philippines, and manila envelopes were named for the beige-colored hemp originally made from the abaca plant there.

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