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Brain Teaser : Technobabble III
Trivia Quiz: Who Said It? - "Cinderella" Version
Word of the Day : Desiccant

Posted: 09 Jul 2021 05:00 PM PDT

Braingle's Daily Brain Teaser for Jul 10, 2021

The following are colloquialisms/idioms written in their literal form. This time though, there are only three that you need to find.

Example: A Panthera Pardus is incapable of altering its texture. (A leopard can't change its spots)

1. In the general area, but failing to acquire the roll of tobacco.

2. Please pardon my accidental use of a romance language derived from Latin.

3. Direct your attention to the melodic tones currently occurring.

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Trivia Quiz: Who Said It? - "Cinderella" Version

Posted: 09 Jul 2021 05:00 PM PDT

Braingle's Daily Trivia Quiz for Jul 10, 2021

A Movies > Quotes Quiz : How much do you know about the Disney animated movie, "Cinderella"? In this quiz, you will try to match a quote from the movie with the character who said it.

1. Who said, "Duh, duh, duh... Happy Birthday"?
2. Who said, "Your Majesty, I see no point in beating about the bush. I regret to inform you, Sire, that the young lady has disappeared, leaving behind only this glass slipper"?
3. Who said, "Oh, sing sweet nightingale, sing sweet nightingale, hi-i-i-i-i..."?
4. Who said, "Ah. The boy isn't cooperating. I can't understand it. There must be at least one who'd make a suitable mother..."?
5. Who said, "Oh, well. What's a royal ball? After all, I suppose it would be frightfully dull, and... and boring, and completely..."?
6. Who said, "Lucifee meany, sneaky, jump at you, bite at you"?
7. Who said, "I'd be honored, Your Highness. Would you mind holding my broom. Ha Ha"?
8. Who said, "Goodbye? But you can't go now"?
9. Who said, "Salaga-doola, menchika-boola, Bibbidi-bobbidi-boo"?
10. Who said, "Girls, girls. That's quite enough now. Hurry along, now, both of you. I won't have you upsetting yourselves"?

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Word of the Day : Desiccant

Posted: 09 Jul 2021 05:00 PM PDT

des-ic-cant

noun :: Substance used to absorb moisture.

"A little desiccant packet in the shipping container helps prevent mildew."

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