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for Thursday, December 25, 2003

Day 1: In a Pear Tree

By Sandy Wood & Kara Kovalchik
1)Which of these words means "pear-shaped"?




2)A "prickly pear" or "cactus pear" is also known by what rather fishy name?




3)British businessman Andrew Pears relied on heavy advertising to popularize the use of what product in the 19th century?




4)What type of pear is known in England and France as the bon chrétien ("good Christian")?




5)Jon Lovitz and Kathy Najimy portrayed the roles of Randy and Bev Pear in what 2001 motion picture?






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