Questing with Questions #6

illustrated by Dominique Liongson

Here are some little known facts to feast your minds, my fellow fact junkies! 

Quite interesting to come up with your own answers to compare it to the articles as linked after each question.

1) Did "doll" come from the word "idol"?
http://www.thedqtimes.com/pages/castpages/other/Victorian http://www.dictionary.com/browse/idol?s=t


2) Is the word "mushroom" come from "mush" and "room"?
http://www.dictionary.com/browse/mushroom?s=t

3) How different is a knapsack from a backpack?
http://www.dictionary.com/browse/knapsack?s=t
http://www.dictionary.com/browse/backpack?s=t

Although the answers may not give you rip roaring belly laughs, at least they may put a smile on your face. 



:-( -> :-| -> :-)

DL

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I am thankful for laughter, except when milk comes out of my nose.
--Woody Allen