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* Calvin's Quiz #140 - 11 messages, 8 authors
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* Calvin's Quiz #139 - ANSWERS & SCORES - 1 messages, 1 author
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* QFTCIMM Current Events 5-6 - 6 messages, 6 authors
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TOPIC: Calvin's Quiz #140
http://groups.google.com/group/rec.games.trivia/t/2aca0c18b9d9bb70?hl=en
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== 1 of 11 ==
Date: Thurs, Jun 23 2011 1:11 am
From: "David"
> 1 What substance do sumo wrestlers spread on the ring before a bout?
Rice
> 2 Which team has won the most major league baseball titles?
Africa
> 3 Who did Billie Jean King beat in the famous 1973 battle of the sexes
> tennis match?
Martina Navratilova
> 4 Which colourful implement limits the amount of fraying from a cut
> cloth?
Pinking Shears
> 5 Who wrote and starred in the Austin Powers movies?
Mike Myers
> 6 Larry Tate was a character in which 1960s TV sitcom?
Bewitched
> 7 Which rock star is known as The Boss?
Bruce Springsteen
> 8 Which former heavyweight boxer promotes his own line of health
> grills?
Frank Bruno
> 9 Which cartoon character's wings were like a shield of steel?
Batfink
> 10 The Whalers were a backing group for which singer?
Bob Marley
== 2 of 11 ==
Date: Thurs, Jun 23 2011 2:07 am
From: björn lundin
On Jun 23, 3:11 am, Calvin <cal...@phlegm.com> wrote:
> 1 What substance do sumo wrestlers spread on the ring before a bout?
rice
> 3 Who did Billie Jean King beat in the famous 1973 battle of the sexes tennis match?
Jimmie Connors
> 5 Who wrote and starred in the Austin Powers movies?
Mike Myers
> 7 Which rock star is known as The Boss?
Bruce Springsteen
> 8 Which former heavyweight boxer promotes his own line of health grills?
George Foreman
> 10 The Whalers were a backing group for which singer?
Bob Marley
>
> --
>
> cheers,
> calvin
== 3 of 11 ==
Date: Thurs, Jun 23 2011 2:45 am
From: "David"
"David" wrote in message news:itusgc$fq4$1@dont-email.me...
> > 3 Who did Billie Jean King beat in the famous 1973 battle of the
> > sexes tennis match?
>
> Martina Navratilova
>
Whoops, looking at other peoples answers, I've now realised (and the clue
was in the title) that the battle of the sexes is a battle of the
sexes......... Doh!
== 4 of 11 ==
Date: Thurs, Jun 23 2011 2:58 am
From: Dan Tilque
Calvin wrote:
>
>
> 1 What substance do sumo wrestlers spread on the ring before a bout?
salt
> 2 Which team has won the most major league baseball titles?
NY Yankees
> 3 Who did Billie Jean King beat in the famous 1973 battle of the
> sexes tennis match?
Bobby Riggs
> 4 Which colourful implement limits the amount of fraying from a cut
> cloth?
> 5 Who wrote and starred in the Austin Powers movies?
Mike Myers
> 6 Larry Tate was a character in which 1960s TV sitcom?
I Dream of Jeannie
> 7 Which rock star is known as The Boss?
Bruce Springsteen
> 8 Which former heavyweight boxer promotes his own line of health grills?
George Foreman
> 9 Which cartoon character's wings were like a shield of steel?
> 10 The Whalers were a backing group for which singer?
>
Eric Clapton
--
Dan Tilque
== 5 of 11 ==
Date: Thurs, Jun 23 2011 3:03 am
From: "David"
"Dan Tilque" wrote in message news:itv2dt$g0l$1@dont-email.me...
> > 1 What substance do sumo wrestlers spread on the ring before a bout?
>
> salt
Doh! I was sure is wasn't rice but couldn't remember what it was.
> > 10 The Whalers were a backing group for which singer?
> >
>
> Eric Clapton
Ah, I assumed this was a typo in the question.
I knew Clapton was in Cream but have never heard of 'The Whalers'
D
== 6 of 11 ==
Date: Thurs, Jun 23 2011 5:51 am
From: "Rob Parker"
> 1 What substance do sumo wrestlers spread on the ring before a bout?
Rice
> 2 Which team has won the most major league baseball titles?
Who cares?
> 3 Who did Billie Jean King beat in the famous 1973 battle of the sexes
> tennis match?
Bobby Riggs
> 4 Which colourful implement limits the amount of fraying from a cut cloth?
Pinking shears
> 5 Who wrote and starred in the Austin Powers movies?
Mike Myers
> 6 Larry Tate was a character in which 1960s TV sitcom?
Happy Days (?)
> 7 Which rock star is known as The Boss?
Bruce Springsteen
> 8 Which former heavyweight boxer promotes his own line of health grills?
no idea
> 9 Which cartoon character's wings were like a shield of steel?
no idea
> 10 The Whalers were a backing group for which singer?
no idea. But if you mean "The Wailers", the answer is Bob Marley - and it's
a common mis-spelling of that band's name.
Rob
== 7 of 11 ==
Date: Thurs, Jun 23 2011 8:24 am
From: Russ
On Thu, 23 Jun 2011 11:11:43 +1000, Calvin <calvin@phlegm.com> wrote:
>
>
>1 What substance do sumo wrestlers spread on the ring before a bout?
Salt (to purify the ring!)
>2 Which team has won the most major league baseball titles?
NY Yankees
>3 Who did Billie Jean King beat in the famous 1973 battle of the sexes
>tennis match?
Bobby Riggs
>4 Which colourful implement limits the amount of fraying from a cut cloth?
Pinking Shears
>5 Who wrote and starred in the Austin Powers movies?
Mike Myers
>6 Larry Tate was a character in which 1960s TV sitcom?
Bewitched (Darrin's boss)
>7 Which rock star is known as The Boss?
Bruce Springsteen
>8 Which former heavyweight boxer promotes his own line of health grills?
George Foreman
>9 Which cartoon character's wings were like a shield of steel?
Batfink
>10 The Whalers were a backing group for which singer?
Bob Marley (if you meant the Wailers).
Russ
== 8 of 11 ==
Date: Thurs, Jun 23 2011 9:56 am
From: "Peter Smyth"
"Calvin" wrote in message
news:op.vxh79tsdyr33d7@04233-jyhzp1s.staff.ad.bond.edu.au...
>
>
>
>1 What substance do sumo wrestlers spread on the ring before a bout?
rice
>2 Which team has won the most major league baseball titles?
Yankees
>3 Who did Billie Jean King beat in the famous 1973 battle of the sexes
>tennis match?
Bobby Riggs
>4 Which colourful implement limits the amount of fraying from a cut cloth?
>5 Who wrote and starred in the Austin Powers movies?
Mike Myers
>6 Larry Tate was a character in which 1960s TV sitcom?
>7 Which rock star is known as The Boss?
Bruce Springsteen
>8 Which former heavyweight boxer promotes his own line of health grills?
George Foreman
>9 Which cartoon character's wings were like a shield of steel?
>10 The Whalers were a backing group for which singer?
Bob Marley (if you mean the Wailers?)
Peter Smyth
== 9 of 11 ==
Date: Thurs, Jun 23 2011 5:45 pm
From: Dan Tilque
David wrote:
> "Dan Tilque" wrote in message news:itv2dt$g0l$1@dont-email.me...
>> > 1 What substance do sumo wrestlers spread on the ring before a bout?
>>
>> salt
>
> Doh! I was sure is wasn't rice but couldn't remember what it was.
>
>> > 10 The Whalers were a backing group for which singer?
>> >
>> Eric Clapton
>
> Ah, I assumed this was a typo in the question.
> I knew Clapton was in Cream but have never heard of 'The Whalers'
Clapton was a guess on my part and is wrong. Everyone else seems to know
it was Bob Marley and the Wailers, although there's quite a few Google
hits for Bob Marley and the Whalers. Music is not my strongest trivia
subject.
--
Dan Tilque
== 10 of 11 ==
Date: Thurs, Jun 23 2011 7:04 pm
From: Pete
Calvin <calvin@phlegm.com> wrote in
news:op.vxh79tsdyr33d7@04233-jyhzp1s.staff.ad.bond.edu.au:
>
>
> 1 What substance do sumo wrestlers spread on the ring before a
bout?
Salt
> 2 Which team has won the most major league baseball titles?
New York Yankees
> 3 Who did Billie Jean King beat in the famous 1973 battle of the
> sexes tennis match?
Bobby Riggs
> 4 Which colourful implement limits the amount of fraying from a
> cut cloth?
Pinking shears
> 5 Who wrote and starred in the Austin Powers movies?
Myers
> 6 Larry Tate was a character in which 1960s TV sitcom?
Bewitched
> 7 Which rock star is known as The Boss?
Bruce Springsteen
> 8 Which former heavyweight boxer promotes his own line of health
> grills?
George Foreman
> 9 Which cartoon character's wings were like a shield of steel?
Hawkman
> 10 The Whalers were a backing group for which singer?
>
>
Pete
== 11 of 11 ==
Date: Thurs, Jun 23 2011 7:34 pm
From: "Chris F.A. Johnson"
On 2011-06-23, Calvin wrote:
>
>
> 1 What substance do sumo wrestlers spread on the ring before a bout?
> 2 Which team has won the most major league baseball titles?
NY Yankees
> 3 Who did Billie Jean King beat in the famous 1973 battle of the sexes
> tennis match?
Riggs
> 4 Which colourful implement limits the amount of fraying from a cut cloth?
> 5 Who wrote and starred in the Austin Powers movies?
Mike Myers
> 6 Larry Tate was a character in which 1960s TV sitcom?
Bewitched
> 7 Which rock star is known as The Boss?
Springsteen
> 8 Which former heavyweight boxer promotes his own line of health
grills?
Foreman
> 9 Which cartoon character's wings were like a shield of steel?
Batfink
> 10 The Whalers were a backing group for which singer?
New England? no...
Bob Marley? no, that was The Wailers ...
Ahab? yes
Jonah? yes
Moby Dick? yes
... and various others
--
Chris F.A. Johnson <http://cfajohnson.com>
Author: =======================
Pro Bash Programming: Scripting the GNU/Linux Shell (2009, Apress)
Shell Scripting Recipes: A Problem-Solution Approach (2005, Apress)
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TOPIC: Calvin's Quiz #139 - ANSWERS & SCORES
http://groups.google.com/group/rec.games.trivia/t/c40316177e867d9f?hl=en
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== 1 of 1 ==
Date: Thurs, Jun 23 2011 1:17 am
From: "David"
"Calvin" wrote in message
news:op.vxh750dbyr33d7@04233-jyhzp1s.staff.ad.bond.edu.au...
>
> 7 Which day of the year is All Saints Day?
>
> 1 November
> 4/9
> 31 September???
:o)
Well, a 1/366 guess seemed a bit pointless.
D
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TOPIC: QFTCIMM Current Events 5-6
http://groups.google.com/group/rec.games.trivia/t/5e6d8cd4bffc2221?hl=en
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== 1 of 6 ==
Date: Thurs, Jun 23 2011 3:16 am
From: Dan Tilque
Mark Brader wrote:
>
>
> * Game 5 (2011-06-13), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 1. At the French Open, the interesting news was on the women's
> side: the winner is the first person from her country to
> win a Grand Slam Tournament. What country is that?
>
> 2. A team of international scientists has discovered a way to
> store this elusive stuff for up to 1,000 seconds. Normally,
> it disappears almost instantly. Now it can be studied.
> What substance have they captured?
antimatter
>
> 3. He has become the oldest player to score a goal in a Stanley
> Cup final -- in fact, 3 in the first 4 games. Who is he?
>
> 4. What famous Canada-loving political activist has supported
> Brigette DePape by posting on his website a picture of her
> holding up the "Stop Harper" sign?
>
> 5. What local park has been elevated to National Park status?
>
> 6. What New York Congressman tweeted pictures of himself in
> his underwear last week?
>
> 7. What country has banned any reference to the names Twitter
> and Facebook on public broadcasting because it constitutes
> advertising?
>
> 8. Steve Jobs came out of his medical leave of absence to
> introduce this new Apple service, which, among other things,
> will allow users to sync their devices. The service is to
> be released in full this fall. What is its name?
>
> 9. The Gemlich letter, written in 1919 and named after
> its recipient, went on display last week in Los Angeles.
> Who wrote it?
Hitler
>
> 10. It was his birthday last Friday. The Queen made him Lord
> High Admiral of the British Navy. Canada made him Admiral
> in Maritime Command and a General in Land Forces Command and
> Air Command. A gift certificate might have been safer -- but
> whose birthday was it?
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
>
>
> * Game 6 (2011-06-20), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 1. She would have been his third wife, but last week, after "deep
> reflection", 25-year-old Crystal Harris called off her wedding
> to this 85-year-old American publishing magnate. Name him.
Hugh Hefner
>
> 2. Qantas was forced to cancel flights last week due to volcanic
> ash from the eruption of a volcano in which country?
Chile
>
> 3. The TTC last week announced plans to install 141
> specially-equipped payphones in 69 stations. Specially
> equipped with what?
cameras
>
> 4. Last week Dr. Ayman al-Zawahri was officially named leader
> of which international organization?
IMF
>
> 5. The Dallas Mavericks won the NBA championship last week,
> despite Miami's amazing lineup that included LeBron James,
> Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosch. Who won the award for most
> valuable player in the playoffs?
Nowitzki
>
> 6. City of Toronto Budget Chief Mike Del Grande carried it
> around and shook it at opponents, using it as a prop to urge
> fiscal austerity, but someone stole it last week. It was
> later returned, and Adam Vaughan admitted to the theft.
> The Toronto Police are definitely NOT investigating.
> What was it?
>
> 7. Last week the government of Canada officially recognized the
> NTC as the "legitimate representative of the Libyan people".
> What does NTC stand for?
>
> 8. You may have heard that the Boston Bruins won the Stanley
> Cup last week. Who won the Conn Smythe trophy for most
> valuable player in the playoffs?
>
> 9. This foul-mouthed illustrated nursery rhyme for sleep-deprived
> parents debuted at number one on the New York Times
> bestseller list of advice books, and the video of Samuel L.
> Jackson reading it went viral (as the kids say) on youtube.
> What is the title?
>
> 10. This Broadway production, the most expensive in history,
> finally opened last week after a record 183 preview
> performances. Name it. Full name not required.
>
--
Dan Tilque
== 2 of 6 ==
Date: Thurs, Jun 23 2011 9:58 am
From: "Peter Smyth"
"Mark Brader" wrote in message
news:pemdnZdPFOZyxZ_TnZ2dnUVZ_jOdnZ2d@vex.net...
>* Game 5 (2011-06-13), Round 1 - Current Events
>
>1. At the French Open, the interesting news was on the women's
> side: the winner is the first person from her country to
> win a Grand Slam Tournament. What country is that?
China
>2. A team of international scientists has discovered a way to
> store this elusive stuff for up to 1,000 seconds. Normally,
> it disappears almost instantly. Now it can be studied.
> What substance have they captured?
antimatter
>3. He has become the oldest player to score a goal in a Stanley
> Cup final -- in fact, 3 in the first 4 games. Who is he?
>
>4. What famous Canada-loving political activist has supported
> Brigette DePape by posting on his website a picture of her
> holding up the "Stop Harper" sign?
>
>5. What local park has been elevated to National Park status?
>
>6. What New York Congressman tweeted pictures of himself in
> his underwear last week?
Weiner
>7. What country has banned any reference to the names Twitter
> and Facebook on public broadcasting because it constitutes
> advertising?
France
>8. Steve Jobs came out of his medical leave of absence to
> introduce this new Apple service, which, among other things,
> will allow users to sync their devices. The service is to
> be released in full this fall. What is its name?
>
>9. The Gemlich letter, written in 1919 and named after
> its recipient, went on display last week in Los Angeles.
> Who wrote it?
>
>10. It was his birthday last Friday. The Queen made him Lord
> High Admiral of the British Navy. Canada made him Admiral
> in Maritime Command and a General in Land Forces Command and
> Air Command. A gift certificate might have been safer -- but
> whose birthday was it?
Duke of Edinburgh
>
>* Game 6 (2011-06-20), Round 1 - Current Events
>
>1. She would have been his third wife, but last week, after "deep
> reflection", 25-year-old Crystal Harris called off her wedding
> to this 85-year-old American publishing magnate. Name him.
the Playboy guy
>2. Qantas was forced to cancel flights last week due to volcanic
> ash from the eruption of a volcano in which country?
Iceland
>3. The TTC last week announced plans to install 141
> specially-equipped payphones in 69 stations. Specially
> equipped with what?
>
>4. Last week Dr. Ayman al-Zawahri was officially named leader
> of which international organization?
al-Qaeda
>5. The Dallas Mavericks won the NBA championship last week,
> despite Miami's amazing lineup that included LeBron James,
> Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosch. Who won the award for most
> valuable player in the playoffs?
>
>6. City of Toronto Budget Chief Mike Del Grande carried it
> around and shook it at opponents, using it as a prop to urge
> fiscal austerity, but someone stole it last week. It was
> later returned, and Adam Vaughan admitted to the theft.
> The Toronto Police are definitely NOT investigating.
> What was it?
>
>7. Last week the government of Canada officially recognized the
> NTC as the "legitimate representative of the Libyan people".
> What does NTC stand for?
>
>8. You may have heard that the Boston Bruins won the Stanley
> Cup last week. Who won the Conn Smythe trophy for most
> valuable player in the playoffs?
Whoever was the answer to Q3 in the first round
>9. This foul-mouthed illustrated nursery rhyme for sleep-deprived
> parents debuted at number one on the New York Times
> bestseller list of advice books, and the video of Samuel L.
> Jackson reading it went viral (as the kids say) on youtube.
> What is the title?
>
>10. This Broadway production, the most expensive in history,
> finally opened last week after a record 183 preview
> performances. Name it. Full name not required.
Spiderman
Peter Smyth
== 3 of 6 ==
Date: Thurs, Jun 23 2011 2:07 pm
From: Erland Sommarskog
Mark Brader (msb@vex.net) writes:
> 1. At the French Open, the interesting news was on the women's
> side: the winner is the first person from her country to
> win a Grand Slam Tournament. What country is that?
China
> 2. A team of international scientists has discovered a way to
> store this elusive stuff for up to 1,000 seconds. Normally,
> it disappears almost instantly. Now it can be studied.
> What substance have they captured?
Neutrinos
> 6. What New York Congressman tweeted pictures of himself in
> his underwear last week?
Anthony Wiener
> 7. What country has banned any reference to the names Twitter
> and Facebook on public broadcasting because it constitutes
> advertising?
Venezuela
> 8. Steve Jobs came out of his medical leave of absence to
> introduce this new Apple service, which, among other things,
> will allow users to sync their devices. The service is to
> be released in full this fall. What is its name?
iSync
> 2. Qantas was forced to cancel flights last week due to volcanic
> ash from the eruption of a volcano in which country?
Chile
> 3. The TTC last week announced plans to install 141
> specially-equipped payphones in 69 stations. Specially
> equipped with what?
They actually accept coins?
> 4. Last week Dr. Ayman al-Zawahri was officially named leader
> of which international organization?
Al Qaeda
> 8. You may have heard that the Boston Bruins won the Stanley
> Cup last week. Who won the Conn Smythe trophy for most
> valuable player in the playoffs?
Tim Thomas
> 10. This Broadway production, the most expensive in history,
> finally opened last week after a record 183 preview
> performances. Name it. Full name not required.
The Mormons
--
Erland Sommarskog, Stockholm, esquel@sommarskog.se
== 4 of 6 ==
Date: Thurs, Jun 23 2011 3:44 pm
From: Marc Dashevsky
In article <Xns9F0DEB29D99E6Yazorman@127.0.0.1>, esquel@sommarskog.se says...
> > 8. You may have heard that the Boston Bruins won the Stanley
> > Cup last week. Who won the Conn Smythe trophy for most
> > valuable player in the playoffs?
>
> Tim Thomas
Were you aware of him when he was playing in Finland and Sweden?
--
Go to http://MarcDashevsky.com to send me e-mail.
== 5 of 6 ==
Date: Thurs, Jun 23 2011 5:20 pm
From: Pete
msb@vex.net (Mark Brader) wrote in
news:pemdnZdPFOZyxZ_TnZ2dnUVZ_jOdnZ2d@vex.net:
> Now it's time for another Current Events set, before we continue
> with Game 1 from the previous season.
>
> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on the dates
> indicated below, and should be interpreted accordingly. If any
> answers have changed due to newer news, you are still expected
> to give the answers that were correct on those dates.
>
> On each question you may give up to two answers, but if you give
> both a right answer and a wrong answer, there is a small penalty.
> Please post all your answers in a single followup to the newsgroup,
> based only on your own knowledge. (In your answer posting,
> quote the questions and place your answer below each one.)
> I will reveal the correct answers in about 3 days. For further
> information see my 2011-05-23 companion posting on "Questions
> from the Canadian Inquisition (QFTCI5GNM, QFTCI11, QFTCIMM)".
>
> All questions were written by members of the Misplaced Modifiers,
> and are used here by permission, but have been reformatted and
> may have been retyped and/or edited by me.
>
>
> * Game 5 (2011-06-13), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 1. At the French Open, the interesting news was on the women's
> side: the winner is the first person from her country to
> win a Grand Slam Tournament. What country is that?
China
>
> 2. A team of international scientists has discovered a way to
> store this elusive stuff for up to 1,000 seconds. Normally,
> it disappears almost instantly. Now it can be studied.
> What substance have they captured?
Anti matter
>
> 3. He has become the oldest player to score a goal in a Stanley
> Cup final -- in fact, 3 in the first 4 games. Who is he?
Recchi
>
> 4. What famous Canada-loving political activist has supported
> Brigette DePape by posting on his website a picture of her
> holding up the "Stop Harper" sign?
>
> 5. What local park has been elevated to National Park status?
>
> 6. What New York Congressman tweeted pictures of himself in
> his underwear last week?
Weiner
>
> 7. What country has banned any reference to the names Twitter
> and Facebook on public broadcasting because it constitutes
> advertising?
United Kingdom
>
> 8. Steve Jobs came out of his medical leave of absence to
> introduce this new Apple service, which, among other things,
> will allow users to sync their devices. The service is to
> be released in full this fall. What is its name?
iCloud
>
> 9. The Gemlich letter, written in 1919 and named after
> its recipient, went on display last week in Los Angeles.
> Who wrote it?
>
> 10. It was his birthday last Friday. The Queen made him Lord
> High Admiral of the British Navy. Canada made him Admiral
> in Maritime Command and a General in Land Forces Command and
> Air Command. A gift certificate might have been safer -- but
> whose birthday was it?
>
>
> * Game 6 (2011-06-20), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 1. She would have been his third wife, but last week, after "deep
> reflection", 25-year-old Crystal Harris called off her wedding
> to this 85-year-old American publishing magnate. Name him.
Hugh Hefner
>
> 2. Qantas was forced to cancel flights last week due to volcanic
> ash from the eruption of a volcano in which country?
Papua New Guinea
>
> 3. The TTC last week announced plans to install 141
> specially-equipped payphones in 69 stations. Specially
> equipped with what?
>
> 4. Last week Dr. Ayman al-Zawahri was officially named leader
> of which international organization?
Al Qaeda
>
> 5. The Dallas Mavericks won the NBA championship last week,
> despite Miami's amazing lineup that included LeBron James,
> Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosch. Who won the award for most
> valuable player in the playoffs?
Dirk Nowitzki
>
> 6. City of Toronto Budget Chief Mike Del Grande carried it
> around and shook it at opponents, using it as a prop to urge
> fiscal austerity, but someone stole it last week. It was
> later returned, and Adam Vaughan admitted to the theft.
> The Toronto Police are definitely NOT investigating.
> What was it?
>
> 7. Last week the government of Canada officially recognized the
> NTC as the "legitimate representative of the Libyan people".
> What does NTC stand for?
>
> 8. You may have heard that the Boston Bruins won the Stanley
> Cup last week. Who won the Conn Smythe trophy for most
> valuable player in the playoffs?
Thomas
>
> 9. This foul-mouthed illustrated nursery rhyme for sleep-deprived
> parents debuted at number one on the New York Times
> bestseller list of advice books, and the video of Samuel L.
> Jackson reading it went viral (as the kids say) on youtube.
> What is the title?
Go the F*ck to Sleep
>
> 10. This Broadway production, the most expensive in history,
> finally opened last week after a record 183 preview
> performances. Name it. Full name not required.
Spiderman
>
Pete
== 6 of 6 ==
Date: Thurs, Jun 23 2011 5:25 pm
From: "Rob Parker"
> * Game 5 (2011-06-13), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 1. At the French Open, the interesting news was on the women's
> side: the winner is the first person from her country to
> win a Grand Slam Tournament. What country is that?
China
> 2. A team of international scientists has discovered a way to
> store this elusive stuff for up to 1,000 seconds. Normally,
> it disappears almost instantly. Now it can be studied.
> What substance have they captured?
antimatter
> 6. What New York Congressman tweeted pictures of himself in
> his underwear last week?
Weiner
> 10. It was his birthday last Friday. The Queen made him Lord
> High Admiral of the British Navy. Canada made him Admiral
> in Maritime Command and a General in Land Forces Command and
> Air Command. A gift certificate might have been safer -- but
> whose birthday was it?
Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh
> * Game 6 (2011-06-20), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 1. She would have been his third wife, but last week, after "deep
> reflection", 25-year-old Crystal Harris called off her wedding
> to this 85-year-old American publishing magnate. Name him.
Ted Turner
> 2. Qantas was forced to cancel flights last week due to volcanic
> ash from the eruption of a volcano in which country?
Chile
> 4. Last week Dr. Ayman al-Zawahri was officially named leader
> of which international organization?
Al-Qaeda
> 5. The Dallas Mavericks won the NBA championship last week,
> despite Miami's amazing lineup that included LeBron James,
> Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosch. Who won the award for most
> valuable player in the playoffs?
LeBron James; Dwyane Wade
> 10. This Broadway production, the most expensive in history,
> finally opened last week after a record 183 preview
> performances. Name it. Full name not required.
Spiderman
Rob
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