14-Mar-2024 Theme: 'Swift'

(1) Where, according to Jonathan Swift, is Lilliput?

Answer: Near Tasmania ("northwest of Van Diemen's Land").

(2) The critically endangered Swift parrot (Lathamus discolor) has been recorded in all Australian States except one – which?

Answer: Western Australia.

(3) What product is harvested from the South East Asian swiftlet (Aerodramus fuciphagus) to produce a Chinese cuisine delicacy?

Answer: Nest (bird’s nest soup).

(4) What does “to pull a swifty” mean in Australian slang?

Answer: To deceive.

(5) How many concerts did Taylor Swift stage in her 2024 tour of Australia?

Answer: Seven.

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