NSIT has a rich quizzing tradition. This blog aims to document the happenings at the NSIT Quiz Club. Also, we will preview and review quizzes in the Delhi Circle. Quizzers Rejoice!
Search This Blog
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Connect
And I want the complete funda.
Answer : The Tarantula and the Tarantella dance both get their name from the province of Taranto in Italy.
The dance was used as a means to cure people bitten by wolf-spiders by making them dance vigorously to get rid of their frenzied excitement, till they tired out.
More here.
Cracked by incognito. Navin Pai identified, but didnt give any fundas.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Connect
And I want the complete funda.
Answer : The Tarantula and the Tarantella dance both get their name from the province of Taranto in Italy.
The dance was used as a means to cure people bitten by wolf-spiders by making them dance vigorously to get rid of their frenzied excitement, till they tired out.
More here.
Cracked by incognito. Navin Pai identified, but didnt give any fundas.
2 comments:
- navinpai said...
-
Is it the Tarantella Dance?
I Think The Pic pic is Of A Tarantula!! - Wednesday, June 24, 2009 9:50:00 AM
- incognito said...
-
to quote wikipedia: "The supposedly curative or symptomatic tarantella is danced solo by a supposed victim of a 'tarantula' bite."
- Wednesday, June 24, 2009 6:40:00 PM
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
2 comments:
Is it the Tarantella Dance?
I Think The Pic pic is Of A Tarantula!!
to quote wikipedia: "The supposedly curative or symptomatic tarantella is danced solo by a supposed victim of a 'tarantula' bite."
Post a Comment