Al - Trivia Contest Questions

[Scott]

Al, post your Trivia questions here.

Scott.

 

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Built in 1931, what American hotel used a half-acre of rare Brazilian rosewood trees for paneling throughout its main lobby and mezzanine?

Answer: Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza

 

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What part of a tree is waterproof?

answer: the bark

 

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A recent Woodturning Design article published an article on "Pens Made with a Bite". What material was used for the blanks?

answer: Poison Ivy

 

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Where is the Museum of Sandpaper located?

answer: Two Harbors, Minnesota

 

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One of our suppliers is celebrating it's 25th year of being in business. What company is it?

answer: Craft Supply USA

 

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What Japanese religion professes that almost every living thing, including trees, possesses a spirit?

answer: Shinto

 

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An ebay seller recently listed 5 tons of snakewood for sale. How much was the asking price and in what country was the seller located?

answer: $54,000 Suriname

 

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What Pacific Northwest wood contains a powerful anti-tumor agent that is useful in fighting ovarian cancer?

answer: Pacific Yew

 

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Who was the author of the article entitled "Laminated Pen Clips" that appeared in the Summer, 2005, issue of Woodturning Design?

answer: David Reed Smith

 

[Scott]

Hi Al!

These look great! You will need one more - you have ten days. You have the period of January 22nd through the 31st. A couple of these are pretty hard - I like that! The one about the hotel got me, but it's a good one! Thanks!

Scott.

 

[DocStram]

Thanks for your feedback. I'll come up with another one or two later today.

 

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"Some woods, such as Cocobolo, *** *****, and Teak can produce severe allergic reactions in some people from inhalation of sanding dust or skin contact."

What wood is left out of the above quote from the IAP Safety Information page?

Answer: Red Cedar
http://www.penturners.org/policies/safety.asp