Two general quizzes

Recently, I had posted two quizzes on some quizzing groups like quiznet, qfi, quizkreig, ibq and greycells. Below are the questions and answers from them. The answers can be found out by hovering the mouse over the "Ans" at the end.

• If you logged on to circuitcity, bestbuy, frys, compusa ..you would see the acronym MIR being used ..what does it stand for ? Ans
• If you were eating a 'musa sapientum' which fruit would you be eating? Clue: A "Musa Sapientum" has also appeared on the cover of a Penthouse magazine. Ans
• _____ is a Hebrew word which means "tradition". It is derived from the root word qibel, meaning "to receive". This refers to the ancient custom of handing down knowledge orally from generation to generation. Ans
• Every single match ball used at EURO 2004 was inscribed with the name of the teams, the date, the name of the stadium and something very specific to the stadium. What ? Ans
• The drug MDMA (3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine) is a synthetic drug with both psychedelic and stimulant effects. It was first developed in 1912 as an appetite suppressant by the German pharmaceutical company Merck. It comes as a tablet, capsule or in powder form and is usually taken orally. This is one of the most popular illegal drugs available. What is it ? Ans
• What are these statements part of
  "If your balls be found anywhere touching one another you are to lift the first ball till you play the last."
  "The weight of the ball must not be greater than 1.62oz., and the size not less than 1.68 inches in diameter"
  "He who whose ball lies farthest from the hole is obliged to play first". Ans
• Which famous phrase (clue: linked to creativity) originated from a puzzle where one has to connect 9 dots arranged in a square grid with 4 straight lines drawn continuously, without your pen leaving the paper? Ans
• What do the two olive branches on the flag of Cyprus represent? Ans
• The Architecture of the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Dubai is unique in a way, i.e the structure/layout of the building represents something. What ? Ans
• Irene Esther from Venezuela came third, Basetsana Julia from South Africa came second. Who was the first? Ans
• If it happens, who will be the youngest ever to undergo a Dope Test (related to Athletics) ? Ans
• In Dubai, a new residential city is being planned. It consists of 32 blocks painted in white and 32 painted in black. What is the name of the city ? Ans
• In Dubai, an underwater hotel is being constructed. What is its planned name ? Ans
• What is the claim to fame of the line below (along with many other dialogues)
  "Bridget is my age and lives across the street. For the first twelve years of my life, these qualifications were all I needed in a best friend. But that was before Bridget's braces came off and her boyfriend Burke got on, before Hope and I met in our seventh grade Honors classes" Ans