Multiple choice general knowledge history

Where did Sherlock Holmes keep his tobacco?

  1. In his pocket

  2. In his slippers

  3. Under his pillow

  4. In his wallet
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B Correct answer
Explanation

In the original Arthur Conan Doyle stories, Sherlock Holmes kept his tobacco in a Persian slipper on the mantelpiece at 221B Baker Street. This quirky detail is mentioned in several stories including 'The Adventure of the Speckled Band' and 'The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle'. The other options are modern inventions not found in the original canon.

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