From: tool@panix.com
Mark Brader wrote:
> * Game 7, Round 2 - Geography - Waterfalls of the World
> 1. Which notable waterfall in the world can be found in the Canaima
> National park in South America?
Angel Falls
> 2. What is the tallest waterfall in United States? Over 3 plunges,
> it has a total drop of 739 m or 2,425 feet. The name of the
> waterfall is the same as the national park that surrounds it.
Glacier Falls
> 7. This very voluminous waterfall, located on the border of Brazil
> and Argentina, is listed as one the Seven New Wonders of the
> World, whatever that means. What is the name of this waterfall?
Iquazu
> 9. Reichenbach Falls was made famous by Sir Arthur Doyle when he
> wrote "The Final Problem", where Sherlock Holmes and professor
> Moriarty had their final fight. Holmes and Moriarty are
> fictional, but the Reichenbach Falls are real. In what
> country are they?
Switzerland
> 10. According to the World Waterfall Database, all 18 of the tallest
> waterfalls in Europe are in one country. Which country is that?
Russia; Austria
> * Game 7, Round 3 - Arts - Portraits
> 4. Who painted it?
van Dyck
> 5. Who painted it?
Holbein
> 6. Who painted it?
Kahlo; Rivera
> 8. Who painted it?
Hopper
> 9. Who painted it?
Picasso
> 11. Who painted it?
Cassatt
> 12. Who painted it?
van Gogh
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