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Wednesday, August 6, 2008

136. Monkey Business

In the Ramayana, the monkey kings Vali and Sugreeva ruled from Kishkinda. Which modern Indian city is believed to be the site at which Kishkinda was located?

Tuesday, August 5, 2008

135. Arabic Sweet?

This word originally derived from the Arabic word for sweet describes many distinct types of sweet confection, across the Middle East, Central Asia, South Asia, and the Balkans.

Which word ?

Monday, August 4, 2008

134. The lobster, the crab, the parrots or the ant?

Theories as to the origin of this name include:

  • From Sanskrit for "lobster" or "crab"
  • Onomatopoeia: imitating the noise made by parrots which used to inhabit the island.
  • From Malay for "white-winged ant"

Which name?