Testing times

By Katharine MacColl

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IT'S that time of the week when we review the good, the bad and the downright tricky.�

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The experts at The Answebank have really had their old grey matter tested with some of this week's questions.

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Congratulations to JackSpratt who correctly knew it took about 12 hours to fly betwen London to Bangkok.

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What we really need to know, however, is how many of you have flown Continental Airlines - and what was it like Share your experiences and advice with us.

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MurdoMac correctly answered the question about the Pearl of the Orient. How many of you knew it was Penang

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And Smartboy wanted to know if Christopher Columbus discovered America, why the continent didn't take his name Thanks to SRayn1 who gave a great - and detailed- answer highlighting the PR-skills of Amerigo Vespucci who arrived seven years later, but was a bit better at blowing his own trumpet!

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But the most difficult question of the week was the one posed by Rockvale. Just how heavy are size 9 ski boots If you know, let us know.