1. What was the name of the commercial supersonic transport that was introduced in 1976 and retired in 2003? The Aerospatiale-BAC Concorde
2. In 2006, UPS implemented a new policy that would save them approximately three million gallons of gas a year by minimizing what? Left hand turns
3. In 2002 what eco friendly organization wrestled the initials WWF from the world wrestling federation? World Wildlife Fund
4. In military jargon, what does G.I. stand for? Government Issue (or galvanized iron)
5. Also known as pignoli, what nut is most commonly combined with basil, garlic, olive oil, and parmesan to make traditional pesto? Pine nut
6. Latin for "you may have the body" what writ does a judge issue for a prisoner to appear in court? Habeas Corpus
7. Although never married herself. Copywriter Frances Gerety coined which famous tag line for Da Beers diamonds? A Diamond is forever
8. Launched in 1931 as Apparel Arts, what magazine is usually referred to as GQ? Gentelman's Quarterly
9. From the french word for revolt, which insubordinate action occurred on the Battleship Potemkin and on the HMS Hermoione (her-my-a-knee)? Mutiny
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