Just realised, my answer refers to the Canary Islands in the Atlantic!
Not sure about the Pacific.

Regards
Grant



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From: TechNet [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Grant Emandien
Sent: 08 September 2006 03:28 PM
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The Canary Islands is actually 'Dog' island in Spanish, canary being the
Spanish term referring to canines/dogs.

Regards
Grant



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From: TechNet [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Franklin D Asbell
Sent: 08 September 2006 03:22 PM
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Subject: Re: [TN] Friday frivolity (NTC)


Easy quiz, how many can you get right?



1) How long did the Hundred Years' War last?

100 years of course

2) Which country makes Panama hats?

Taiwan, ROC

3) From which animal do we get catgut?

Cat, which reminds me of a weird incident in a market while on vacation
in Greece...

4) In which month do Russians celebrate the October Revolution?

October

5) What is a camel's hair brush made of?

Polyester nylon blend

6) The Canary Islands in the Pacific are named after what animal?

The canary

7) What was King George VI's first name?

Your (as in your highness???)

8) What colour is a purple finch?

Fused red/blue

9) Where are Chinese gooseberries from?

Produce aisle, Super Walmart

10) What is the colour of the black box in a commercial airplane?

Depends on which commercial, Fedex commercials they're black, UPS
commercials they're brown, American Airlines commercials they're orange



Franklin

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