The 'Useless Facts' thread on h2g2 is a mine of fascinating, though useless, information. Match wits with our nitwit posters.

All of this useless information comes from h2g2ers. Aren't you glad you know them?

Short answers. (Please.)

1. The word 'guacamole' is derived from two Nahuatl words, 'ahuacatl' and 'molli'. What does 'guacamole' mean, according to its original etymology?
2. What is a single strand of spaghetti called?
3. What part of the United States has the area code 321?
4. What useful office supply was invented by Monkee Mike Nesmith's mother?
5. What interesting feature did Dr Schrödinger's door in Vienna have?
6. What king of England had Uranus named after him in 1781?
7. What 'medicine' sold in the 1830s was known as 'Dr. Miles' Compound Extract of Tomato'?
8. According to the Useless Facts geniuses, what is the meaning of the word 'gambrinus'?
9. According to medical historians, why did Ivan the Terrible have such a terrible attitude?
10. Where does German Chocolate Cake get its name?

All right, we are aware that, even if you know the answers to these questions, you may not wish to admit it. So pretend you don't, and click on the picture for the correct responses.

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