Saturday, December 16, 2006

Australia!

1 Which nation holds the world records for women's surfing, one-legged skiing, fastest boat speed on water, and 200, 400 and 800 metres swimming?

2 Apart from Sweden, which nation bought, per capita, the greatest number of Abba albums?

3 Which nation has the most poker machines?

4 Which nation, classified as "mega-diverse" in its fauna, has the world's highest percentage of mammals unique to one continent?

5 Which nation used to own Vegemite, Arnott's biscuits and Speedos, but now doesn't?

6 In what country was the world's first call girl service (ie prostitutes ordered by phone) established, in 1891?

7 Among OECD countries, which has "the highest net per capita level of greenhouse gas emissions"?

8 Which nation has the world's highest rate of DVD usage?

9 Which nation gave the world the Ugg boot, the Wiggles, the Splayd, the Paddle Pop, lithium as treatment for bipolar disorder, and Puppetry of the Penis?

10 Which nation did not invent thongs, pavlova, bikinis, or Nutella - but made the best use of them?

11 Which nation has won more Nobel Prizes, per capita, than any other?

12 Apart from Sweden, which nation bought, per capita, the most Phantom comics?

13 Which nation has the longest continuously operating circus (Ashton's, founded in 1852)?

14 Which nation invented Ultrasound testing, the dual flush toilet, prepaid mail, the notepad, controlled crying, freestyle swimming, and Kiwi boot polish?

15 In what nation do 12 per cent of adults say they are "delighted" with their lives, 31 per cent say they are "pleased" and 33 per cent say they are "mostly satisfied"?


Borrowed from the Sydney Morning Herald

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