History
In welk jaar 'ontdekte' Columbus Amerika? (marge van 40 jaar)
1492
What does UN stand for?
United Nations
BC
Before Christ
What does 'grog' mean?
alcohol
Theatre
British
In welke eeuw werd Australië ontdekt?
17de eeuw. -> 1606 legde het Holladse schip 'Duyfken' aan.
What does SOP stand for?
Standard Operating Procedure
mph
miles per hour
What does 'ace' mean?
excellent
Liquor store
American
British -> off-licence
In which years did WWI take place?
1914-1918
What does MAW stand for?
Medium Anti-tank Weapon
ft.
feet (= 30,48 cm)
What is a 'Roo'?
A kangaroo
Zip code
American
British -> postcode
Who is the current longest reigning king / queen in the world?
Queen Elizabeth II.
She is queen for 69,5 years now.
The longest reigning monarch was King Lodewijk XIV of France, with 72 years and 110 days, who became king when he was just 4 years old
What does CAP stand for?
Combat Air Patrol
e.g.
Exempli gratia, which means: for example
Wherefor is the term 'kiwi'?
A New Zealander
Holiday
British
American -> vacation
How many Presidents has The United States have had?
45. Joe Biden is number 46
What does TEWT stand for?
Tactical Exercise Without Troops
i.e.
id est, which means: 'That is to say' or 'in other words'.
What are 'jocks'?
underpants for men
Pushchair
British
American -> stroller (kinderwagen)