07-Nov-2024 Theme: 'Born'

(1) What soil-borne water mould, which infects plant roots and is widespread in Australia, is recognised as one of the world’s worst invasive species?

Answer: Phytophthora cinnamomi (aka dieback or cinnamon fungus).

(2) Which of the two Bs in ABBA’s name is Bjorn? (bonus: what is Bjorn’s surname?)

Answer: First B (bonus: Bjorn Ulvaeus).

(3) Who was the author of Born Free, published in 1960, which told the story of the first recorded successful release of a captive-bred lion called Elsa into the wild?

Answer: Joy Adamson.

(4) Sometimes called “one of the most misunderstood songs in history”, what is Bruce Springsteen’s song Born in the USA actually about?

Answer: The plight of Vietnam veterans.

(5) Who was the author of the original three ‘Bourne novels', beginning with The Bourne Identity (1980)?

Answer: Robert Ludlum.

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