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24-06-2009, 08:50 PM   #51

Re: Quiz - Wednesday 24th June


Yeeeeaaah! The Cheetah is correct! How lucky we are that our smaller cats can purr and make us feel comforted!

Q. 6 What is a Rat King?

[this answer may not suit squeamish people!]



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24-06-2009, 08:51 PM   #52

Re: Quiz - Wednesday 24th June


A tail tangle



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24-06-2009, 08:53 PM   #53

Re: Quiz - Wednesday 24th June


It is a large number of rats which get joined together when their tails all stick due to dirt or pooh or rotton food etc.

There is a mummy of one in a museum somewhere I believe.

Yuk



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24-06-2009, 08:54 PM   #54

Re: Quiz - Wednesday 24th June


Haven't a clue........ (not squeamish, by the way!)



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24-06-2009, 08:57 PM   #55

Re: Quiz - Wednesday 24th June


Steph and CM are right. I'll post my answer, but CM's reply has got the gist of it anyway. Not absolutely sure that it's not a fable. There seem to be quite a few photos!

"Rat kings are phenomena said to arise when a number of rats become intertwined at their tails, which become stuck together with blood, dirt, ice, excrement or simply knotted. The animals reputedly grow together while joined at the tails."

As you say, YUK - how the poor things don't go mad I don't know.

Q7. What is a Tarte Tatin?

[this answer may not suit people who are hungry or on diets!]



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24-06-2009, 08:58 PM   #56

Re: Quiz - Wednesday 24th June


Apple on a short crust pastry???



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24-06-2009, 08:59 PM   #57

Re: Quiz - Wednesday 24th June


Obviously some scrummy yummy pudding - but other than that, I haven't a clue.



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24-06-2009, 08:59 PM   #58

Re: Quiz - Wednesday 24th June


Have no idea, but if it's one of those yummy things you and OH bake, I want some!



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24-06-2009, 09:00 PM   #59

Re: Quiz - Wednesday 24th June


I need a particular phrase to say OK to this answer!



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24-06-2009, 09:01 PM   #60

Re: Quiz - Wednesday 24th June


A tart of some type. (stating the obvious!!!)



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