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1. Ireland is known as 'The Emerald Isle', probably because of its lush and verdant scenery. This was immortalised in the song "40 Shades of Green". Who wrote that song?
2. Emeralds have been prized for their beauty and value for thousands of years. In which of these countries (modern name) were the earliest emerald mines located?
3. Which of these Irish bands recorded a song called "Emerald"?
4. Emeralds are OK, but diamonds are a girl's best friend - and they are more valuable.
5. To which of these philosophers was the first reference to emeralds in western literature attributed?
6. Which of these stars wore her own emerald jewelry in some of her movies?
7. In which of these European cities was the movie "Code Name: Emerald" set?
8. In 2001, one of the largest emeralds ever found was auctioned by Christie's of London for $2.2m. How tall was the 'Mogul Emerald'?
9. Which of these goddesses was associated with the colour emerald?
10. In 1879 a town called Emerald was established as a base for railway expansion. Where in the world was that?
11. If you had celebrated your Emerald wedding anniversary, how long would you have been married?
12. What route did travellers follow to arrive at the Emerald City?
13. In which of these TV dramas did the main characters drink in 'The Emerald City Bar'?
14. Of which part of the world were birds known as Emerald Toucanet native?
15. The Bahia Emerald was one of the largest ever found. In which of these countries was it discovered?
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