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| Pete <pagrsg@wowway.com>: Feb 04 01:20PM msb@vex.net (Mark Brader) wrote in news:97udnRoyUozKa0zJnZ2dnUU7- > 1. At 828 m (2,717 feet), the Burj Khalifa stands about 250 m > higher than the CN Tower. It's the reigning champion tallest > free-standing structure. What city is it in? Dubai > 2. Two towers taller than the CN Tower are found in the same > country. Which one? Malaysia > 3. Last year, a new tower stopped just short of the CN Tower, > but still became the tallest free-standing structure in the US. > Give its auspicious New York City address. 1 World Trade Center > 4. One of the largest World Heritage Sites is the most famous > coral reef system on Earth, covering more than 500,000 km² > (200,000 square miles) in the southern hemisphere. Great Barrier Reef > 5. This ancient Greek citadel is home to the Parthenon. Acropolis > 6. It was created by the Incas as a home for the emperor, but > abandoned before the Spanish conquest. Rediscovered in 1911, > it's a popular tourist attraction today. Macchu Picchu > about 1,100 km (700 miles) southeast of Hong Kong. It was once > called the "Pearl of the Orient", as it was central to vital > Pacific trade routes. Manila > 8. With over 16,000,000 people, it's 12th largest. Located on > the Arabian Sea immediately northwest of the Indus River delta, > it's known as the "City of Lights". Karachi > 9. This megacity near the Mediterranean, with about 14,000,000 > people, ranks 15th. It has had several names in its 2,500-year > history; in 330 it was known as New Rome. Cairo > to be the oldest too. Founded by its namesake Christian saint > in the 4th century, it "hosted" Formula 1 races from 1981 to > 2006, but they were actually held in nearby Imola, Italy. San Marino > 11. This principality is about the size of New York's Central Park. > It is the world's second-smallest independent state (after the > Vatican), and the most densely populated. Monaco > dependency. A Celtic nation with its own language, it suffered > Viking invasions and came under the power of Norway until 1266, > when it was ceded to Scotland. Skye; Orkney > monkeys and apes. > 13. Name any of the three countries that are home to the mountain > gorilla. Kenya; Tanzania > a favorite with research scientists, the capuchin monkey ranges > through 14 different countries or other places. Name any one > of them. Vietnam > 15. Orangutans can now be found in the wild on only two islands > on Earth. Name either island. Borneo > After completing this triple, please decode the rot13: vs lbh fnvq > Pbatb sbe nal nafjre, lbh zhfg fcrpvsl juvpu bar. Cyrnfr tb onpx > naq qb gung. Pete |
| tool@panix.com (Dan Blum): Feb 04 03:54PM > 1. At 828 m (2,717 feet), the Burj Khalifa stands about 250 m > higher than the CN Tower. It's the reigning champion tallest > free-standing structure. What city is it in? Dubai > 2. Two towers taller than the CN Tower are found in the same > country. Which one? Malaysia > 3. Last year, a new tower stopped just short of the CN Tower, > but still became the tallest free-standing structure in the US. > Give its auspicious New York City address. One Freedom Center > 4. One of the largest World Heritage Sites is the most famous > coral reef system on Earth, covering more than 500,000 km? > (200,000 square miles) in the southern hemisphere. Great Barrier Reef > 5. This ancient Greek citadel is home to the Parthenon. Acropolis > 6. It was created by the Incas as a home for the emperor, but > abandoned before the Spanish conquest. Rediscovered in 1911, > it's a popular tourist attraction today. Machu Picchu > about 1,100 km (700 miles) southeast of Hong Kong. It was once > called the "Pearl of the Orient", as it was central to vital > Pacific trade routes. Singapore > 8. With over 16,000,000 people, it's 12th largest. Located on > the Arabian Sea immediately northwest of the Indus River delta, > it's known as the "City of Lights". Karachi > 9. This megacity near the Mediterranean, with about 14,000,000 > people, ranks 15th. It has had several names in its 2,500-year > history; in 330 it was known as New Rome. Istanbul > to be the oldest too. Founded by its namesake Christian saint > in the 4th century, it "hosted" Formula 1 races from 1981 to > 2006, but they were actually held in nearby Imola, Italy. San Marino > 11. This principality is about the size of New York's Central Park. > It is the world's second-smallest independent state (after the > Vatican), and the most densely populated. Monaco > dependency. A Celtic nation with its own language, it suffered > Viking invasions and came under the power of Norway until 1266, > when it was ceded to Scotland. Isle of Man > monkeys and apes. > 13. Name any of the three countries that are home to the mountain > gorilla. Kenya > a favorite with research scientists, the capuchin monkey ranges > through 14 different countries or other places. Name any one > of them. Brazil > 15. Orangutans can now be found in the wild on only two islands > on Earth. Name either island. Java -- _______________________________________________________________________ Dan Blum tool@panix.com "I wouldn't have believed it myself if I hadn't just made it up." |
| Marc Dashevsky <usenet@MarcDashevsky.com>: Feb 04 11:12AM -0600 In article <97udnRoyUozKa0zJnZ2dnUU7-f2dnZ2d@vex.net>, msb@vex.net says... > 1. At 828 m (2,717 feet), the Burj Khalifa stands about 250 m > higher than the CN Tower. It's the reigning champion tallest > free-standing structure. What city is it in? Dubai > 2. Two towers taller than the CN Tower are found in the same > country. Which one? China > 4. One of the largest World Heritage Sites is the most famous > coral reef system on Earth, covering more than 500,000 km² > (200,000 square miles) in the southern hemisphere. Great Barrier Reef > 5. This ancient Greek citadel is home to the Parthenon. Acropolis > 6. It was created by the Incas as a home for the emperor, but > abandoned before the Spanish conquest. Rediscovered in 1911, > it's a popular tourist attraction today. Macchu Picchu > about 1,100 km (700 miles) southeast of Hong Kong. It was once > called the "Pearl of the Orient", as it was central to vital > Pacific trade routes. Manilla > 9. This megacity near the Mediterranean, with about 14,000,000 > people, ranks 15th. It has had several names in its 2,500-year > history; in 330 it was known as New Rome. Istanbul > to be the oldest too. Founded by its namesake Christian saint > in the 4th century, it "hosted" Formula 1 races from 1981 to > 2006, but they were actually held in nearby Imola, Italy. San Marino > 11. This principality is about the size of New York's Central Park. > It is the world's second-smallest independent state (after the > Vatican), and the most densely populated. Monaco > dependency. A Celtic nation with its own language, it suffered > Viking invasions and came under the power of Norway until 1266, > when it was ceded to Scotland. Isle of Mann > monkeys and apes. > 13. Name any of the three countries that are home to the mountain > gorilla. Uganda > a favorite with research scientists, the capuchin monkey ranges > through 14 different countries or other places. Name any one > of them. Costa Rica > 15. Orangutans can now be found in the wild on only two islands > on Earth. Name either island. Borneo -- Replace "usenet" with "marc" in the e-mail address. |
| "Björn Lundin" <b.f.lundin@gmail.com>: Feb 04 07:01PM +0100 On 2015-02-04 11:37, Mark Brader wrote: > 1. At 828 m (2,717 feet), the Burj Khalifa stands about 250 m > higher than the CN Tower. It's the reigning champion tallest > free-standing structure. What city is it in? Dubai city > 2. Two towers taller than the CN Tower are found in the same > country. Which one? Malaysia > 3. Last year, a new tower stopped just short of the CN Tower, > but still became the tallest free-standing structure in the US. > Give its auspicious New York City address. Ground Zero ? > 4. One of the largest World Heritage Sites is the most famous > coral reef system on Earth, covering more than 500,000 km² > (200,000 square miles) in the southern hemisphere. The Great Barrier reef > 5. This ancient Greek citadel is home to the Parthenon. Acropolis > 6. It was created by the Incas as a home for the emperor, but > abandoned before the Spanish conquest. Rediscovered in 1911, > it's a popular tourist attraction today. Teguzigalpa? > about 1,100 km (700 miles) southeast of Hong Kong. It was once > called the "Pearl of the Orient", as it was central to vital > Pacific trade routes. Shang-Hai > > 8. With over 16,000,000 people, it's 12th largest. Located on > the Arabian Sea immediately northwest of the Indus River delta, > it's known as the "City of Lights". Calcutta > 9. This megacity near the Mediterranean, with about 14,000,000 > people, ranks 15th. It has had several names in its 2,500-year > history; in 330 it was known as New Rome. Istanbul > to be the oldest too. Founded by its namesake Christian saint > in the 4th century, it "hosted" Formula 1 races from 1981 to > 2006, but they were actually held in nearby Imola, Italy. San Marino > 11. This principality is about the size of New York's Central Park. > It is the world's second-smallest independent state (after the > Vatican), and the most densely populated. Lichtenstein > dependency. A Celtic nation with its own language, it suffered > Viking invasions and came under the power of Norway until 1266, > when it was ceded to Scotland. Outer Hebrids? > monkeys and apes. > 13. Name any of the three countries that are home to the mountain > gorilla. Rwanda > a favorite with research scientists, the capuchin monkey ranges > through 14 different countries or other places. Name any one > of them. Brazil > 15. Orangutans can now be found in the wild on only two islands > on Earth. Name either island. Sumatra -- -- Björn |
| Erland Sommarskog <esquel@sommarskog.se>: Feb 04 08:36PM +0100 > 1. At 828 m (2,717 feet), the Burj Khalifa stands about 250 m > higher than the CN Tower. It's the reigning champion tallest > free-standing structure. What city is it in? Dubai > 2. Two towers taller than the CN Tower are found in the same > country. Which one? Malaysia > 3. Last year, a new tower stopped just short of the CN Tower, > but still became the tallest free-standing structure in the US. > Give its auspicious New York City address. Ground Zero > 4. One of the largest World Heritage Sites is the most famous > coral reef system on Earth, covering more than 500,000 km² > (200,000 square miles) in the southern hemisphere. Grand Barrier Reef > 5. This ancient Greek citadel is home to the Parthenon. Akropolis > 6. It was created by the Incas as a home for the emperor, but > abandoned before the Spanish conquest. Rediscovered in 1911, > it's a popular tourist attraction today. Macchu Picchu > about 1,100 km (700 miles) southeast of Hong Kong. It was once > called the "Pearl of the Orient", as it was central to vital > Pacific trade routes. Manilla > 8. With over 16,000,000 people, it's 12th largest. Located on > the Arabian Sea immediately northwest of the Indus River delta, > it's known as the "City of Lights". Karachi > 9. This megacity near the Mediterranean, with about 14,000,000 > people, ranks 15th. It has had several names in its 2,500-year > history; in 330 it was known as New Rome. Istanbul > to be the oldest too. Founded by its namesake Christian saint > in the 4th century, it "hosted" Formula 1 races from 1981 to > 2006, but they were actually held in nearby Imola, Italy. San Marino > 11. This principality is about the size of New York's Central Park. > It is the world's second-smallest independent state (after the > Vatican), and the most densely populated. Monaco > dependency. A Celtic nation with its own language, it suffered > Viking invasions and came under the power of Norway until 1266, > when it was ceded to Scotland. Isle of Man > 13. Name any of the three countries that are home to the mountain > gorilla. Rwanda > a favorite with research scientists, the capuchin monkey ranges > through 14 different countries or other places. Name any one > of them. Kongo-Kinshasa is big, so it seems like a good bet. > 15. Orangutans can now be found in the wild on only two islands > on Earth. Name either island. Borneo > After completing this triple, please decode the rot13: vs lbh fnvq > Pbatb sbe nal nafjre, lbh zhfg fcrpvsl juvpu bar. Cyrnfr tb onpx > naq qb gung. Indeed it was. Or it wasn't, since if both had been correct, you would have no reason to make the comment. We'll see. -- Erland Sommarskog, Stockholm, esquel@sommarskog.se |
| "Peter Smyth" <psmyth@ukf.net>: Feb 04 08:51PM Mark Brader wrote: > 1. At 828 m (2,717 feet), the Burj Khalifa stands about 250 m > higher than the CN Tower. It's the reigning champion tallest > free-standing structure. What city is it in? Dubai > 2. Two towers taller than the CN Tower are found in the same > country. Which one? Malaysia > 3. Last year, a new tower stopped just short of the CN Tower, > but still became the tallest free-standing structure in the US. > Give its auspicious New York City address. One World Trade Center > 4. One of the largest World Heritage Sites is the most famous > coral reef system on Earth, covering more than 500,000 km² > (200,000 square miles) in the southern hemisphere. Great Barrier Reef > 5. This ancient Greek citadel is home to the Parthenon. Acropolis > 6. It was created by the Incas as a home for the emperor, but > abandoned before the Spanish conquest. Rediscovered in 1911, > it's a popular tourist attraction today. Macchu Picchu > about 1,100 km (700 miles) southeast of Hong Kong. It was once > called the "Pearl of the Orient", as it was central to vital > Pacific trade routes. Singapore > 8. With over 16,000,000 people, it's 12th largest. Located on > the Arabian Sea immediately northwest of the Indus River delta, > it's known as the "City of Lights". Karachi > 9. This megacity near the Mediterranean, with about 14,000,000 > people, ranks 15th. It has had several names in its 2,500-year > history; in 330 it was known as New Rome. Istanbul > to be the oldest too. Founded by its namesake Christian saint > in the 4th century, it "hosted" Formula 1 races from 1981 to > 2006, but they were actually held in nearby Imola, Italy. San Marino > 11. This principality is about the size of New York's Central Park. > It is the world's second-smallest independent state (after the > Vatican), and the most densely populated. Monaco > dependency. A Celtic nation with its own language, it suffered > Viking invasions and came under the power of Norway until 1266, > when it was ceded to Scotland. Isle of Man > monkeys and apes. > 13. Name any of the three countries that are home to the mountain > gorilla. Kenya > a favorite with research scientists, the capuchin monkey ranges > through 14 different countries or other places. Name any one > of them. Brazil > 15. Orangutans can now be found in the wild on only two islands > on Earth. Name either island. Madagascar Peter Smyth |
| Calvin <334152@gmail.com>: Feb 04 04:45PM -0800 On Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at 8:37:12 PM UTC+10, Mark Brader wrote: > 1. At 828 m (2,717 feet), the Burj Khalifa stands about 250 m > higher than the CN Tower. It's the reigning champion tallest > free-standing structure. What city is it in? Dubai > 2. Two towers taller than the CN Tower are found in the same > country. Which one? Malaysia, China > 4. One of the largest World Heritage Sites is the most famous > coral reef system on Earth, covering more than 500,000 km² > (200,000 square miles) in the southern hemisphere. Great Barrier Reef > 5. This ancient Greek citadel is home to the Parthenon. Delphi? > 6. It was created by the Incas as a home for the emperor, but > abandoned before the Spanish conquest. Rediscovered in 1911, > it's a popular tourist attraction today. Machu Pichu > about 1,100 km (700 miles) southeast of Hong Kong. It was once > called the "Pearl of the Orient", as it was central to vital > Pacific trade routes. Guangzhou > 8. With over 16,000,000 people, it's 12th largest. Located on > the Arabian Sea immediately northwest of the Indus River delta, > it's known as the "City of Lights". Bombay, Karachi > 9. This megacity near the Mediterranean, with about 14,000,000 > people, ranks 15th. It has had several names in its 2,500-year > history; in 330 it was known as New Rome. Istanbul > to be the oldest too. Founded by its namesake Christian saint > in the 4th century, it "hosted" Formula 1 races from 1981 to > 2006, but they were actually held in nearby Imola, Italy. San Marino > 11. This principality is about the size of New York's Central Park. > It is the world's second-smallest independent state (after the > Vatican), and the most densely populated. Monaco > dependency. A Celtic nation with its own language, it suffered > Viking invasions and came under the power of Norway until 1266, > when it was ceded to Scotland. Isle of Man > monkeys and apes. > 13. Name any of the three countries that are home to the mountain > gorilla. DR Congo, Indonesia > a favorite with research scientists, the capuchin monkey ranges > through 14 different countries or other places. Name any one > of them. Spain, India > 15. Orangutans can now be found in the wild on only two islands > on Earth. Name either island. Borneo cheers, calvin |
| Joshua Kreitzer <gromit82@hotmail.com>: Feb 05 02:36AM msb@vex.net (Mark Brader) wrote in news:97udnRoyUozKa0zJnZ2dnUU7- > 1. At 828 m (2,717 feet), the Burj Khalifa stands about 250 m > higher than the CN Tower. It's the reigning champion tallest > free-standing structure. What city is it in? Dubai > 2. Two towers taller than the CN Tower are found in the same > country. Which one? Taiwan > 3. Last year, a new tower stopped just short of the CN Tower, > but still became the tallest free-standing structure in the US. > Give its auspicious New York City address. 1 World Trade Center > 4. One of the largest World Heritage Sites is the most famous > coral reef system on Earth, covering more than 500,000 km² > (200,000 square miles) in the southern hemisphere. Great Barrier Reef > 5. This ancient Greek citadel is home to the Parthenon. Acropolis > 6. It was created by the Incas as a home for the emperor, but > abandoned before the Spanish conquest. Rediscovered in 1911, > it's a popular tourist attraction today. Machu Picchu > about 1,100 km (700 miles) southeast of Hong Kong. It was once > called the "Pearl of the Orient", as it was central to vital > Pacific trade routes. Manila > 8. With over 16,000,000 people, it's 12th largest. Located on > the Arabian Sea immediately northwest of the Indus River delta, > it's known as the "City of Lights". Mumbai; Kolkata > 9. This megacity near the Mediterranean, with about 14,000,000 > people, ranks 15th. It has had several names in its 2,500-year > history; in 330 it was known as New Rome. Istanbul > to be the oldest too. Founded by its namesake Christian saint > in the 4th century, it "hosted" Formula 1 races from 1981 to > 2006, but they were actually held in nearby Imola, Italy. San Marino > 11. This principality is about the size of New York's Central Park. > It is the world's second-smallest independent state (after the > Vatican), and the most densely populated. Monaco > dependency. A Celtic nation with its own language, it suffered > Viking invasions and came under the power of Norway until 1266, > when it was ceded to Scotland. Isle of Man > * International Monkey Day > 13. Name any of the three countries that are home to the mountain > gorilla. Democratic Republic of the Congo > a favorite with research scientists, the capuchin monkey ranges > through 14 different countries or other places. Name any one > of them. Brazil > 15. Orangutans can now be found in the wild on only two islands > on Earth. Name either island. Sumatra -- Joshua Kreitzer gromit82@hotmail.com |
| Jason Kreitzer <krei513@aol.com>: Feb 04 07:52PM -0800 On Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at 5:37:12 AM UTC-5, Mark Brader wrote: > 3. Last year, a new tower stopped just short of the CN Tower, > but still became the tallest free-standing structure in the US. > Give its auspicious New York City address. 1 World Trade Center > about 1,100 km (700 miles) southeast of Hong Kong. It was once > called the "Pearl of the Orient", as it was central to vital > Pacific trade routes. The Philippines? > to be the oldest too. Founded by its namesake Christian saint > in the 4th century, it "hosted" Formula 1 races from 1981 to > 2006, but they were actually held in nearby Imola, Italy. San Marino > 11. This principality is about the size of New York's Central Park. > It is the world's second-smallest independent state (after the > Vatican), and the most densely populated. Andorra > monkeys and apes. > 13. Name any of the three countries that are home to the mountain > gorilla. Rwanda? > of them. > 15. Orangutans can now be found in the wild on only two islands > on Earth. Name either island. Borneo |
| Pete <pagrsg@wowway.com>: Feb 04 01:12PM msb@vex.net (Mark Brader) wrote in news:scKdnZzr1v7k903JnZ2dnUU7- > * Game 3 (2015-01-26), Round 1 - Current Events > 1. King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia died last week at the age of 90. > Who is the new king, a relative youth of 79? Salaman > 2. What is the name given to the controversy that has begun to > swirl around the New England Patriots following their playoff > win a week ago? Deflategate > factual ignorance that undermines support of the 2nd Amendment > and American liberties" and that their products can no longer > be used in his movies. Seth Rogen > personality propelled him to the Hall of Fame in his first year > of eligibility. Name this former Chicago Cub, who died last > week aged 83. Ernie Banks > outbreak has been traced back to one California site. Where was > the contagious disease able to spread among a young unvaccinated > population and older people who had never had their shots? Disneyland > repair job. Unprofessional and uncuratorial use of epoxy as > a restorative agent has resulted in permanent damage to what > symbol of ancient Egypt? King Tutankhamen's headpiece > 1. Why does Quebec resident Joel Ifergan consider himself > $13,500,000 out of pocket thanks to a recent decision by the > Supreme Court of Canada? They overturned a lottery win > provincial pressure to unload underutilized school space. > Within 10% of the true number, how many of its schools are at > less than 65% of capacity? (Give the number, not a percentage.) 400; 500 > Name him. > 9. What feat did daredevil Will Gadd become the first to accomplish > this week? Climb Niagara Falls > 10. Name the consummate goaltender who has finally retired at age 42 > but will stay associated with professional hockey by working > in management with the St. Louis Blues. Brodeur Pete |
| Dan Tilque <dtilque@frontier.com>: Feb 04 07:21PM -0800 Mark Brader wrote: > 2. What is the name given to the controversy that has begun to > swirl around the New England Patriots following their playoff > win a week ago? Deflategate > personality propelled him to the Hall of Fame in his first year > of eligibility. Name this former Chicago Cub, who died last > week aged 83. Ernie Banks > outbreak has been traced back to one California site. Where was > the contagious disease able to spread among a young unvaccinated > population and older people who had never had their shots? Disneyland > repair job. Unprofessional and uncuratorial use of epoxy as > a restorative agent has resulted in permanent damage to what > symbol of ancient Egypt? King Tut's statue -- Dan Tilque |
| Joshua Kreitzer <gromit82@hotmail.com>: Feb 01 11:27AM =?UTF-8?B?QmrDtnJuIEx1bmRpbg==?= <b.f.lundin@gmail.com> wrote in > Since it is knock-out we start with Boxing > What date did Mike Tyson win his first WBC belt ? I will just give a guess in order to get started: June 1 -- Joshua Kreitzer gromit82@hotmail.com |
| "David B" <askforemail@gmail.com>: Feb 02 10:50AM 20th June -- David |
| Bruce Bowler <bbowler@bigelow.org>: Feb 04 04:32PM On Wed, 04 Feb 2015 04:33:08 -0600, Mark Brader wrote: >> individuals.) > The pilgrims in Chaucer's "Canterbury Tales". 4 for Peter, Joshua, Dan > Blum, Dan Tilque, Marc, and Rob. 2 for Bruce. Scoring question (as in I can't remember all of the scoring rules). Not that 1 point makes a lot of difference but Canterbury tales was my first of 2 answers. Shouldn't I get 3? Or is it because I said "folks in" rather than "pilgrims in" Bruce |
| msb@vex.net (Mark Brader): Feb 04 12:41PM -0600 Bruce Bowler: > Or is it because I said "folks in" rather than "pilgrims in"[?] Yes. -- Mark Brader | There is no rule that relates [these behaviors]... Toronto | In general, they do what you want, unless you want msb@vex.net | consistency. -- Wall, Christiansen, and Orwant |
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