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Misnomers Quiz

Can you guess the answers to these common misconceptions?
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Bombay duck is which type of animal?
Fish
The black box on an aeroplane is which colour?
Orange
How long was the 100 years war?
116 years
Panama hats are from which country?
Ecuador
Lead pencils are made of what?
Graphite
Chinese chequers was invented in which country?
Germany
Koala bears are what type of animal?
Marsupials
Cat gut is made from the gut of which animal?
Sheep
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What is tin foil made from?
Aluminium
How many continents have countries in the EU?
5
How many toes does a two-toed sloth have?
3
What is the main fruit ingredient in a jaffa cake?
Apricot
what is lava bread?
Seaweed
What animal are the Canary Islands named after?
Dogs
Arabic numerals originated in which country?
India
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Level 44
Jun 25, 2021
What about the Asian pear (it's an apple).