February 2025 newsletter part three

February Newsletter 2025 quiz.

1. There are 27 bones in the human hand, classified in to three groups. Name the groups.

2. Name the last surviving player from the 1966 England World Cup team.

3. Name one Scottish county beginning with the letter ‘O’

4. George Stubbs is best remembered for his paintings of what animal?

5. What is said to be the oldest sport still in existence?

6. In what year was the first email sent?

7. Which carbonated beverage was originally marketed as a medicine?

8. Which language has the most words?

9. What is it telling you if you were driving in Denmark and saw a sign saying “Fartkontrol”? Is it a. Wind up the windows, b. Bridge ahead, c. Speed warning or d. Deer warning?

10. What is the only London Underground station with a ‘z’ in its’ name?

January 2025 Newsletter Quiz Answers

1. What does "Auld Lang Syne" mean?

a. Times gone by. An extremely old Scottish song, that was first written down in the 1700s.

2. During fireworks shows at New Year's Eve, what determines the pattern of a firework explosion?

a. The arrangement of star pellets inside the shell.

3. Which place is the last to celebrate the New Year?

a. Hawaii.

4. During the Chinese New Year, what activity should you avoid to ward off bad luck?

a. Avoid using scissors or knives, or else you may cut your

chance’s for a lucky New Year.

5. What year did the New Year's Eve celebration in Times Square begin?

a. 1904, The Times Square celebration started in 1904 to commemorate the opening of the new headquarters of the New York Times.

6. What fruit do New Year's revellers in Spain eat at the stroke of midnight?

a. Grapes. Spaniards traditionally eat 12 grapes at midnight – one for each month of the New Year. The tradition began in the Alicante region in 1909 as a way to consume the grape surplus.

7.Which of the following is not eaten to symbolize a financially prosperous new year?

a. Pork. Some people eat cabbage and other greens, as well as lentils and peas, to bring good financial luck; pork on the other hand, symbolises progress.

8.If you were superstitious, which of the following would you avoid eating on New Year's day?

a. Lobster, because lobsters walk backwards, they symbolise regression to some people.

9.Which country rings in New Year's Eve by burning effigies called Jack Straw?

a. Hungary. Hungarians burn effigies of Jack Straw, an imaginary man meant to symbolise evil

10. Which country refers to New Year's Eve as Hogmanay?

a. Scotland. Scots welcome the New Year with celebrations they call Hogmanay that begin on New Year’s Eve.

Finally: As you may know by now we have a number of members who are really struggling with their health at the moment. Our thoughts and prayers go out to them and their families during this difficult time. They know they can depend on WMS support when and if needed.

And very finally:- “Nothing is impossible. The word itself says 'I'm possible!"

Until next month, keep the articles coming…

Dave (WMS Secretary)