Quiz - Wed 1st September '10

[Shelley123]

Years ago when i was a youngster going out and about at the weekend a Pub reopened in Chorley called The Swan with two necks.Apparently though the original name was The Swan with two nicks, Swans beaks were nicked to show ownership.

[angieh]

Originally Posted by calismum

q7 - What is the correct name for a rabbit's tail

Sorry CM - missed that whilst frolicking - scutt?

[calismum]

known as a 'scut' the rabbit's tail is more than decoration! In wild rabbits the underside is pale and is used as a danger signal and for communication when several rabbits are feeding over a big area.

[angieh]

Originally Posted by Shelley123

Years ago when i was a youngster going out and about at the weekend a Pub reopened in Chorley called The Swan with two necks.Apparently though the original name was The Swan with two nicks, Swans beaks were nicked to show ownership.

I thought all swans belonged to Her Maj???

[calismum]

Originally Posted by angieh

Sorry CM - missed that whilst frolicking - scutt?

[Shelley123]

Originally Posted by angieh

I thought all swans belonged to Her Maj???

Yes your right i think they do, maybe the nicks were to show what area they came from. Will have to research it , if i remember.

[calismum]

q8 - How many teeth does an elephant have?

[Shelley123]

In the United Kingdom, swans have traditionally been the property of the reigning Monarch. However, in the 16th century, Queen Elizabeth I granted the right to ownership of some swans to the Worshipful Company of Vintners. In order to be able to tell which Swan belonged to whom, it was decided that Vintners' swans should have their beaks marked with two notches, or nicks. In those days, 'neck' was another form of 'nick' and so the Vintners spotted that a Swan With Two Necks could afford them a rather clever pun, and a striking pub sign.

[dandysmom]

Good heavens! No idea, will guess 32........

[Shelley123]

wild guess 25 ??????