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Through Credo, we have access to 583 reference books in a variety of subjects. I couldn't think of the fancy word for the fear of 13. I was close with triskaphobia. Credo, offered me triskaidekaphobia as an option for search. I clicked on their suggestion. Credo pulled up 12 references ranging from a regular dictionary to a medical dictionary to Brewer's Phrase and Fable. The breadth of resources and the speed of results makes this an invaluable resource, which leads me right to this Friday's brainteaser.

This week's brainteaser tests the breadth as well as the depth of your knowledge.

1. In "Sesame Street" and the "Muppet Show", what sort of animal was Kermit?
2. Which rock group released albums called "Their Satanic Majesties Request" and "Sticky Fingers"?
3. The word "Hock" is used to refer to wine from which country?
4. Which animal is usually associated with Capricorn, the tenth sign of the zodiac?
5. Monza is well known for its motor-racing circuit. In which country is Monza?
6. "Zn" is the symbol for which chemical element?
7. Was the film "Casablanca" made before, during, or after the Second World War?
8. Who was the predecessor of John F. Kennedy as president of the United States?
9. What shape is the pitch in Australian Rules football?
10. What name is usually given to Beethoven's 3rd Symphony?
Questions set by Tony Augarde (www.augardebooks.co.uk)

Find out the answers here, or copy and paste this link into your browser address bar: http://blog.credoreference.com/2012/01/credo-reference-friday-brainteaser-general-knowledge-2/

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