Tarvin Imp Brainteasers 273

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Tarvin Imp Brainteasers for Saturday 8th February (Published Sunday 9th)

1. What nationality is Pope Francis?

2. Which is the first tennis Grand Slam tournament of the calendar year?

3. Sir Simon Rattle was born in which British city?

4. What name is given to the crisped and salted skin of a joint of pork?

5. Which national capital stands on the Potomac River?

The Questions and Answers for Saturday, 1st February

1 The year 2025 is the year of which animal? – Tiger

2 What do Chinese families do before New Year to get rid of bad luck of the previous year? – Clean the house

3 What fruits are traded at Chinese New Year to symbolise wealth and luck? – Mandarin oranges

4 What do older people traditionally give to younger people at Chinese New Year? – Red envelopes with money inside

5 Which food is an important part of Chinese New Year symbolising abundance? – Fish