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Anorak Quiz

1. What was the origin of the word “anorak”?

From the Inuits (Eskimos) in Greenland

2. How many Scrabble points do you get for the word anorak on a double word score?

206

3. What are synonyms for anorak?

Parka, windbreaker, jacket

4. Who was Whitcome L Judson and what role did he play in the evolution of the anorak?

Whitcombe L Judson invented the zipper. He invented it in 1892.

5. Who was LL Bean, did he have to do with anoraks?

LL Bean was the founder of the LL Bean store in Main. The store, founded in 1912 was named after him. The store is famous for outdoor gear. Here is their Mountain Classic Anorak in an exciting color, carbon:

6. Name a UK cabinet minister that got married wearing an anorak.

Robin Cook. This was when he married his secretary, Gaynoe Regan. They were married in Tumbridge Wells in 1998. The wedding venue was perfect for a dull man: the local Register Office. The color of Robin’s wedding anorak was green.