some questions i do not know the answers 2 plz help (10)

[arsenal1962]

1. name the award given for the fastest crossing of the atlantic by a ship on its maiden voyage?


2. what "G" is the lead in lead pencils made of?


3. what japanse word describes the art of growing miniature trees?


4. from which country did the USA purchase Alaska in 1867?


5. in the "V for Victor" communtications alphabet, which is the only letter represaented by the name of a sport?


6. what is the name of the original american project to put a man on the moon?


7. what is the symptom of the medical condition, Tinnitus?


8. what type of fruit is clementine?


9. how carats are there in pure gold?


10. if mondays child is fair of face whats wednesdays child?

thx plz answer

[jogill]

blue ribbon

graphite

bonsai

g for golf

tinnitus is ringing in the ears

clemantine is a type of orange

weds full of woe

[ugly_bob]

4 - Russia

6 - Apollo - not 100% sure on this one

7 - I thought it was tinnititus ringing in the ear

8 - Type of orange, so maybe the answer they want is citrus

9 - 24 carat is pure gold

[shammydodger]

1. The Blue Riband (or Ribband) is the award.

[ugly_bob]

1 - Actually, isn't it the 'cordon blue'? French award?