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1. Which invention was the result of a chance finding that mixing the dangerous explosive Nitroglycerine with Kieselguhr, a siliceous material, made it easier and safer to handle?
2. In Greek mythology, what was left in the box after Pandora opened it letting out all misfortunes?
3. What is Vexillology the study of?
4. Name the company founded by David Filo and Jerry Yang that has a major presence on the Internet?
5. By what name is Vladimir Ilich Ulyanov better known?
6. To whom is the US secret service referring to, if it uses the term POTUS?
7. Which technology, commonly in use, derives its name from the Greek word for "dry writing"?
8. In which city did Sir Ronald Ross conduct research that led to the discovery of the cause of malaria?
9. What is the name of the comic character Jughead Jones' dog?
10. On the bank of which river is Jammu situated?
Answers
1. Dynamite
2. Hope
3. Flags
4. Yahoo
5. Lenin
6. President Of The United States
7. Xerography
8. Secunderabad
9. Hot Dog
10. Tawi
Question of the Day (QOD Contest) - For School Students Only
Which famous scientific genius won a Nobel Prize for his work on the photoelectric effect?
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Answer to QOD (July 29, 2006)
Aibohphobia is the fear of palindromes. Aibohphobia spells the same backwards too!
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