3 July 2013

Question Of The Day #109: Precious commodity!

Weekly Theme: WIMBLEDON

The reason for this is not very certain, but the Wimbledon museum sources say that there is a myth that this could probably have had its origins from a particular practice of the captains in British Navy back in the 17th century when they came back from sea to their homes. What is being referred here, and how is it related to the weekly theme? 

Answer: (Please highlight the text below)

Pineapple on top of the Wimbledon men's champion trophy. The pineapple design adorns the top of the lid. The explanation that it could date back to the tradition where captains in the British navy coming back from sea put a pineapple on the gateposts of their home.

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  1. Pineapple on top OF THE WIMBLEDON MEN'S CUP
    The trophy for the men's singles at Wimbledon is one of the most recognizable in sport and dates back to 1887. The magnificent gold cup stands 18 1/2 inches high and has a diameter of 7 1/2 inches, notice the pineapple design which adorns the top of the lid. Information remains scarce about the origins of the actual cup. The explanation that it could date back to the tradition where captains in the British navy coming back from sea put a pineapple on the gateposts of their home.

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