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In the world of music, what is a luthier?
Someone who builds or repairs stringed instruments. Smile
ditto Dudette
dudette Wrote:Someone who builds or repairs stringed instruments. Smile

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During World War II, what was the official military code name for Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower?
The Big Cheese? Wink
dudette Wrote:The Big Cheese? Wink

Nope :haha:

So I get to do a :cheer: Big Grin

The answer is Duckpin.

What prompted rock and roll great Chuck Berry to walk around onstage with his knees bent in what became known as his duck walk?
Seems as if you lot don't like duck questions... :haha:

:cheer: I'm really on a roll Big Grin

Answer:

The wrinkles in his rayon suit. He thought the walk would hide the wrinkles during a 1956 appearance in New York City.

What is the difference between the epicenter and the hypocenter of an earthquake?
Hypocenter is the point where the rupture begins...usually deep below the surface. The Epicenter is the point on the surface directly above the hypocenter.
penelope Wrote:Hypocenter is the point where the rupture begins...usually deep below the surface. The Epicenter is the point on the surface directly above the hypocenter.

Spot on :thumbs:

What has replaced sperm whale oil in many perfumes, shampoos, and cosmetics?
I guess no-one's heard of jojoba oil, which is chemically similar to sperm whale oil Smile

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The Eiffel Tower is in Paris; where are the Eifel Mountains?