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On Mar 15, 11:38*am, "Marion" > wrote:
# *What is polenta?
b) * * *An Italian dish of cornmeal and water

# Where was mayonnaise invented?
a) * * *France

# Which city is famous for its oranges?
a) * * *Seville

# The word "sandwich" originates from where?
c) * * *The Earl of Sandwich

# How much wine does the average French adult drink in a year?
c) * * *138 litres

# In a Mexican restaurant, what are frijoles refritos?
a) * * *Refried beans

# A courgette is known as what in the US?
c) * * *Zucchini

# How many bottles of champagne are there in a magnum?
b) * * *3

# What spirit is the main ingredient for the cocktails Tom Collins,
Pink Lady and Sloe Screw?
a) * * *Vodka

# What is vodka made from?
a) * * *Potatoes

# A cluster of bananas is properly known as what?
d) * * *Hand

# Chop suey was invented where?
b) * * *USA

# What, in India, is a tandoori?
c) * * *An oven

# Fettucini is the Italian translation for which word?

d) * * *Ribbons

# What plant does gin take its flavour from?
d) * * *Juniper

# What flavouring is used in the liqueur amaretto?
d) * * *Almonds

# Which is the mildest mustard?
c) * * *American

# "Pepsi gives you life", was mistranslated how into Chinese?
d) * * *Pepsi brings your ancestors back from the grave

# King Edwards are a popular type of which vegetable?
a) * * *Potato