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| msb@vex.net (Mark Brader): Nov 17 05:12AM -0600 Chris Johnson: > 1. Princeton's Yakov Sinai won what Norwegian prize for mathematics in > 2014? Abel? (Only name I can think of with a math connection that might be Norwegian.) > 2. Stanford's Maryam Mirzakhani is the first woman to win what medal - > known as the "Nobel Prize of mathematics"? Fields. > 3. The movie, "A Beautiful Mind" deals with the life of which > mathematician? Nash. > 4. President Nixon called this mathematician, who worked for the RAND > Corporation, "the most dangerous man in America". Von Neumann? (I doubt it; I don't think he lived into Nixon's era. See signature quote.) > 5. This Harvard math professor wrote and performed satirical songs, > including "The Vatican Rag", "National Brotherhood Week" and "New > Math". Lehrer. > 6. A mathematician, concert pianist, logician, Taoist philosopher, and > magician, his books include "What Is the Name of This Book?" and > "The Chess Mysteries of Sherlock Holmes". Smullyan. > that the Earth rotates around the Sun. He wrote "Treatise on > Demonstration of Problems of Algebra", but is best known today for > his poetry. Khayyam. > 8. This mathematician is famous for co-authoring the historical > "Principia Mathematica" with Bertrand Russell. Whitestead. > 9. This 17th century British mathematician invented what he called > "the science of fluxions". Newton... speaking of Principia Mathematica! > 10. This 18th/19th century French mathematician redeveloped and > improved Newton's work on planetary motions using calculus. Laplace. > 11. Which writer did I forget to ask about? Martin Gardner. -- Mark Brader | "You wake me up early in the morning to tell me Toronto | I am right? Please wait until I am wrong." msb@vex.net | -- John von Neumann, on being phoned at 10 am My text in this article is in the public domain. |
| Marc Dashevsky <usenet@MarcDashevsky.com>: Nov 17 09:49AM -0600 In article <cksojb-tku.ln1@chris.tor>, cfajohnson@gmail.com says... > 1. Princeton's Yakov Sinai won what Norwegian prize for mathematics in > 2014? Nobel > 5. This Harvard math professor wrote and performed satirical songs, > including "The Vatican Rag", "National Brotherhood Week" and "New > Math". Tom Lehrer > "Principia Mathematica" with Bertrand Russell. > 9. This 17th century British mathematician invented what he called > "the science of fluxions". Isaac Newton > 10. This 18th/19th century French mathematician redeveloped and > improved Newton's work on planetary motions using calculus. Laplace |
| tool@panix.com (Dan Blum): Nov 17 05:26PM > 2. Stanford's Maryam Mirzakhani is the first woman to win what medal - > known as the "Nobel Prize of mathematics"? Field Medal > 3. The movie, "A Beautiful Mind" deals with the life of which > mathematician? John Nash > 4. President Nixon called this mathematician, who worked for the RAND > Corporation, "the most dangerous man in America". Daniel Ellsberg > 5. This Harvard math professor wrote and performed satirical songs, > including "The Vatican Rag", "National Brotherhood Week" and "New > Math". Tom Lehrer > 6. A mathematician, concert pianist, logician, Taoist philosopher, and > magician, his books include "What Is the Name of This Book?" and > "The Chess Mysteries of Sherlock Holmes". Raymond Smullyan > that the Earth rotates around the Sun. He wrote "Treatise on > Demonstration of Problems of Algebra", but is best known today for > his poetry. Omar Khayyam > 8. This mathematician is famous for co-authoring the historical > "Principia Mathematica" with Bertrand Russell. Alfred Whitehead > 9. This 17th century British mathematician invented what he called > "the science of fluxions". Isaac Newton > 10. This 18th/19th century French mathematician redeveloped and > improved Newton's work on planetary motions using calculus. Lagrange -- _______________________________________________________________________ Dan Blum tool@panix.com "I wouldn't have believed it myself if I hadn't just made it up." |
| "Chris F.A. Johnson" <cfajohnson@gmail.com>: Nov 17 06:11PM -0500 On 2014-11-17, Mark Brader wrote: ... >> 11. Which writer did I forget to ask about? > Martin Gardner. I considered including Gardner ... along with many others. -- Chris F.A. Johnson |
| Dan Tilque <dtilque@frontier.com>: Nov 17 05:10AM -0800 Mark Brader wrote: > * Game 6, Round 2 - Science - Just Call Sol > A round on our solar system. Answers may repeat. > 1. How many planets have rings? 4 > 2. Which is the only planet "tilted on its side" with relation to > the Sun? Uranus > 3. Which planet has both the highest mountain and the deepest > valley of any in the Solar System? Mars > 4. Which planet has the shortest day, at 9 hours and about 55 > minutes? Saturn > 5. Which planet's moon is Callisto? Jupiter > Pluto was demoted to a dwarf planet, and what had been the > largest asteroid was promoted to a dwarf planet. Name that > former asteroid. Ceres > 7. Consequently, which planet now has the longest year, nearly > 165 Earth years? Neptune > orbits of less than 200 years) and long-period comets. > They're thought to originate in two different regions of the > solar system. Name either region. Oort Cloud > 9. In 2005, the atmospheric-entry probe Huygens landed on Saturn's > largest moon. Name that moon. Titan > 10. In 1986, in a multi-country effort, five space probes -- Giotto, > Vega 1, Vega 2, Suisei, and Sakigake -- shared a single mission. > What was it? study Comet Halley > 1. The Cookie Monster hosted some "Masterpiece Theatre" parodies on > "Sesame Street". What was the title of the spoofs that he did > as his alter ego "Alistair Cookie"? Muppetpiece Theatre > 2. This founding "Saturday Night Live" not-ready-for-prime-time > player hosted skits called "Bad Theatre" as Leonard > Pinth-Garnell. Who? Chevy Chase > 4. English actor Malcolm McDowell did an Alistair-Cooke-like turn > in an episode called "Pip" (based on "Great Expectations") > of which American adult cartoon series? The Simpsons > 6. During the first two seasons of this NBC comedy series, > actor/funnyman Harvey Korman appeared as "Alistair Quince" > to soberly introduce the episode. What series? Carol Burnett Show ?? > in the 1986 film "Heartburn". During the film she watches a > "Masterpiece-Theatre"-like program narrating the story of her > own life. Name her. Hepburn > cult/supernatural/fantasy TV series starring Sarah Michelle > Gellar, a character named Andrew Wells introduces the episode > in the style of "Masterpiece Theatre". Name the series. Buffy the Vampire Slayer -- Dan Tilque |
| Bruce Bowler <bbowler@bigelow.org>: Nov 17 03:41PM On Sun, 16 Nov 2014 23:34:06 -0600, Mark Brader wrote: > * Game 6, Round 2 - Science - Just Call Sol > A round on our solar system. Answers may repeat. > 1. How many planets have rings? 2 > 2. Which is the only planet "tilted on its side" with relation to > the Sun? Uranus > 3. Which planet has both the highest mountain and the deepest > valley of any in the Solar System? Mars > 4. Which planet has the shortest day, at 9 hours and about 55 > minutes? Mercury? > 5. Which planet's moon is Callisto? Jupiter > asteroid was promoted to a dwarf planet. Name that former asteroid. > 7. Consequently, which planet now has the longest year, nearly > 165 Earth years? Neptune > orbits of less than 200 years) and long-period comets. > They're thought to originate in two different regions of the solar > system. Name either region. Oort cloud > amateur sportsman, well known for participatory journalism, > who hosted a cartoon show on the Disney Channel called "Mousterpiece > Theatre". Alan Alda > 4. English actor Malcolm McDowell did an Alistair-Cooke-like turn > in an episode called "Pip" (based on "Great Expectations") > of which American adult cartoon series? The Simpsons? > 6. During the first two seasons of this NBC comedy series, > actor/funnyman Harvey Korman appeared as "Alistair Quince" > to soberly introduce the episode. What series? Mama's Family > 7. Actor Jason Lee starred in what comedy TV series where he > introduced an alternative reality episode called "Bad Karma" > on a set made to resemble "Masterpiece Theatre"? My Name Is Earl > cult/supernatural/fantasy TV series starring Sarah Michelle Gellar, a > character named Andrew Wells introduces the episode in the style of > "Masterpiece Theatre". Name the series. Buffy the Vampire Slayer |
| Jason Kreitzer <krei513@aol.com>: Nov 17 08:10AM -0800 On Monday, November 17, 2014 12:34:06 AM UTC-5, Mark Brader wrote: > * Game 6, Round 2 - Science - Just Call Sol > A round on our solar system. Answers may repeat. > 1. How many planets have rings? 1 > valley of any in the Solar System? > 4. Which planet has the shortest day, at 9 hours and about 55 > minutes? Mercury > former asteroid. > 7. Consequently, which planet now has the longest year, nearly > 165 Earth years? Uranus > 1. The Cookie Monster hosted some "Masterpiece Theatre" parodies on > "Sesame Street". What was the title of the spoofs that he did > as his alter ego "Alistair Cookie"? Monsterpiece Theatre > 4. English actor Malcolm McDowell did an Alistair-Cooke-like turn > in an episode called "Pip" (based on "Great Expectations") > of which American adult cartoon series? South Park > 7. Actor Jason Lee starred in what comedy TV series where he > introduced an alternative reality episode called "Bad Karma" > on a set made to resemble "Masterpiece Theatre"? My Name Is Earl > of Masterpiece", where they recited the lyrics to early '90s > gangster rap, in a Season 5 sketch of which popular comedy > series? In Living Colour > cult/supernatural/fantasy TV series starring Sarah Michelle > Gellar, a character named Andrew Wells introduces the episode > in the style of "Masterpiece Theatre". Name the series. Buffy the Vampire Slayer |
| tool@panix.com (Dan Blum): Nov 17 05:14PM > * Game 6, Round 2 - Science - Just Call Sol > 1. How many planets have rings? 3; 4 > 2. Which is the only planet "tilted on its side" with relation to > the Sun? Uranus > 3. Which planet has both the highest mountain and the deepest > valley of any in the Solar System? Mars > 4. Which planet has the shortest day, at 9 hours and about 55 > minutes? Jupiter > 5. Which planet's moon is Callisto? Jupiter; Saturn > Pluto was demoted to a dwarf planet, and what had been the > largest asteroid was promoted to a dwarf planet. Name that > former asteroid. Ceres > 7. Consequently, which planet now has the longest year, nearly > 165 Earth years? Neptune > orbits of less than 200 years) and long-period comets. > They're thought to originate in two different regions of the > solar system. Name either region. Oort Cloud > 9. In 2005, the atmospheric-entry probe Huygens landed on Saturn's > largest moon. Name that moon. Titan > 10. In 1986, in a multi-country effort, five space probes -- Giotto, > Vega 1, Vega 2, Suisei, and Sakigake -- shared a single mission. > What was it? flyby of Halley's Comet > 1. The Cookie Monster hosted some "Masterpiece Theatre" parodies on > "Sesame Street". What was the title of the spoofs that he did > as his alter ego "Alistair Cookie"? Monsterpiece Theatre > 2. This founding "Saturday Night Live" not-ready-for-prime-time > player hosted skits called "Bad Theatre" as Leonard > Pinth-Garnell. Who? Bill Murray; Garret Morris > amateur sportsman, well known for participatory journalism, > who hosted a cartoon show on the Disney Channel called > "Mousterpiece Theatre". George Plimpton > 4. English actor Malcolm McDowell did an Alistair-Cooke-like turn > in an episode called "Pip" (based on "Great Expectations") > of which American adult cartoon series? South Park > skits called "Masterjoke Theatre", hosted by "Allistar Banister" > (who was played each time by a different celebrity in a Groucho > Marx disguise). Name the duo. Smothers Brothers > 6. During the first two seasons of this NBC comedy series, > actor/funnyman Harvey Korman appeared as "Alistair Quince" > to soberly introduce the episode. What series? The Carol Burnett Show > of Masterpiece", where they recited the lyrics to early '90s > gangster rap, in a Season 5 sketch of which popular comedy > series? In Living Color > in the 1986 film "Heartburn". During the film she watches a > "Masterpiece-Theatre"-like program narrating the story of her > own life. Name her. Meryl Streep > cult/supernatural/fantasy TV series starring Sarah Michelle > Gellar, a character named Andrew Wells introduces the episode > in the style of "Masterpiece Theatre". Name the series. Buffy the Vampire Slayer -- _______________________________________________________________________ Dan Blum tool@panix.com "I wouldn't have believed it myself if I hadn't just made it up." |
| "Björn Lundin" <b.f.lundin@gmail.com>: Nov 17 10:05PM +0100 On 2014-11-17 06:34, Mark Brader wrote: > 1. How many planets have rings? 2 > 2. Which is the only planet "tilted on its side" with relation to > the Sun? Earth > 3. Which planet has both the highest mountain and the deepest > valley of any in the Solar System? Earth > 4. Which planet has the shortest day, at 9 hours and about 55 > minutes? venus > 5. Which planet's moon is Callisto? Saturnus > 7. Consequently, which planet now has the longest year, nearly > 165 Earth years? Neptunus; Uranus > 9. In 2005, the atmospheric-entry probe Huygens landed on Saturn's > largest moon. Name that moon. Europa -- -- Björn |
| Erland Sommarskog <esquel@sommarskog.se>: Nov 17 11:14PM +0100 > * Game 6, Round 2 - Science - Just Call Sol > A round on our solar system. Answers may repeat. > 1. How many planets have rings? 3 > 2. Which is the only planet "tilted on its side" with relation to > the Sun? Neptune > 3. Which planet has both the highest mountain and the deepest > valley of any in the Solar System? Mars > 4. Which planet has the shortest day, at 9 hours and about 55 > minutes? Mercury > 5. Which planet's moon is Callisto? Neptune > Pluto was demoted to a dwarf planet, and what had been the > largest asteroid was promoted to a dwarf planet. Name that > former asteroid. Ceres > 7. Consequently, which planet now has the longest year, nearly > 165 Earth years? Neptune > 9. In 2005, the atmospheric-entry probe Huygens landed on Saturn's > largest moon. Name that moon. Titan -- Erland Sommarskog, Stockholm, esquel@sommarskog.se |
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