- QFTCIBSI Game 5, Rounds 4,6: cars and board games - 11 Updates
| bbowler <bbowler@bigelow.org>: Mar 08 02:15PM On Mon, 07 Mar 2016 23:04:26 -0600, Mark Brader wrote: > Ferrari, who suffered from ill-health and died in 1956 at age 24. > In 1968, Ferrari launched a lower-priced, "affordable" sports car > named in his honor. What was the new car called? Dino > 2. Henry Ford's only son died in 1943 at age 46. In 1958, Ford > introduced a car named in his honor. It was a huge failure and was > sold for just 3 years. What was the name of the son and the car? Edsel > 1950s. His original company was eventually acquired by General > Motors, which discontinued the brand in 2004. > What was the his name? Ransom E. Olds > 4. The British Mini was first marketed in 1959 under *both* of > BMC's main brands. One version was sold as the Austin Seven; the > other was the Mini Minor -- sold under what brand name? Morris > government in 1944, accused of collaborating with the Germans. He was > incarcerated at Fresnes Prison, where he died under unclear > circumstances on October 24 that year. What was his name? Citroen > in 1900. In 1926 their two companies merged, and so their names are > joined to this day -- even though the two of them never met. What > are their names? Daimler and Benz > 7. This Japanese motor company was founded by a man with whose > name differs from the company's by one letter. Give either name. Suzuki > aircraft, when the tail of his Wright Flyer broke off during a flying > display in the Southbourne district of Bournemouth, England. He was > 32. What was his name, now synonymous with luxury? Bentley > 10. Which American auto brand is named for a Swiss-born American > race car driver of French descent? Chevrolet > I've rearranged the round in picture order; there were 4 decoys, which > you can name if you like for fun, but for no points. > 1. Name it. Operation! > 4. (decoy) > 5. (decoy) > 6. Name it. Life > 7. Name it. Clue > 8. Name it. > 9. Name it. Mousetrap > 10. Name it. > 11. Name it. Stratego > 12. Name it. > 13. Name it. Trouble > 14. Name it. Booby trap |
| tool@panix.com (Dan Blum): Mar 08 02:44PM > Dan Blum: > > Not that it matters, but wasn't the Speedwagon a bus? > http://file.vintageadbrowser.com/w2gu9ygvd4yogk.jpg Ah, I see - it had a number of different configurations including a bus. -- _______________________________________________________________________ Dan Blum tool@panix.com "I wouldn't have believed it myself if I hadn't just made it up." |
| Dan Tilque <dtilque@frontier.com>: Mar 08 08:09AM -0800 Mark Brader wrote: > introduced a car named in his honor. It was a huge failure > and was sold for just 3 years. What was the name of the son > and the car? Edsel > until the 1950s. His original company was eventually acquired > by General Motors, which discontinued the brand in 2004. > What was the his name? Olds > 4. The British Mini was first marketed in 1959 under *both* of > BMC's main brands. One version was sold as the Austin Seven; > the other was the Mini Minor -- sold under what brand name? Cooper > He was incarcerated at Fresnes Prison, where he died under > unclear circumstances on October 24 that year. What was > his name? Peugeot; Citroen > men died in 1900. In 1926 their two companies merged, and so > their names are joined to this day -- even though the two of > them never met. What are their names? Daimler and Benz > 7. This Japanese motor company was founded by a man with whose > name differs from the company's by one letter. Give either name. Toyoda > a flying display in the Southbourne district of Bournemouth, > England. He was 32. What was his name, now synonymous with > luxury? Bentley > 10. Which American auto brand is named for a Swiss-born American > race car driver of French descent? Chevrolet > 4. (decoy) > 5. (decoy) > 6. Name it. Life > 7. Name it. Clue > 8. Name it. > 9. Name it. > 10. Name it. Catan > 11. Name it. Stratego -- Dan Tilque |
| "Peter Smyth" <smythp@gmail.com>: Mar 08 06:35PM Mark Brader wrote: > Ferrari, who suffered from ill-health and died in 1956 at age 24. > In 1968, Ferrari launched a lower-priced, "affordable" sports > car named in his honor. What was the new car called? Alfa Romeo > introduced a car named in his honor. It was a huge failure > and was sold for just 3 years. What was the name of the son > and the car? Edsel (which seems to come up in this group fairly frequently) > 4. The British Mini was first marketed in 1959 under both of > BMC's main brands. One version was sold as the Austin Seven; > the other was the Mini Minor -- sold under what brand name? Morris > He was incarcerated at Fresnes Prison, where he died under > unclear circumstances on October 24 that year. What was > his name? Renault, Peugeot > men died in 1900. In 1926 their two companies merged, and so > their names are joined to this day -- even though the two of > them never met. What are their names? Mercedes Benz > 7. This Japanese motor company was founded by a man with whose > name differs from the company's by one letter. Give either name. Nissan, Honda > a flying display in the Southbourne district of Bournemouth, > England. He was 32. What was his name, now synonymous with > luxury? Rolls, Royce > I've rearranged the round in picture order; there were 4 decoys, > which you can name if you like for fun, but for no points. > 1. Name it. Operation > 2. (decoy) > 3. (decoy) Mastermind > 4. (decoy) Chinese Chess > 5. (decoy) > 6. Name it. Game of Life > 7. Name it. Cluedo > 8. Name it. > 9. Name it. Mouse Trap > 11. Name it. > 12. Name it. > 13. Name it. Sorry > 14. Name it. Peter Smyth |
| Joe <joe@oxtedonline.com>: Mar 08 07:54PM On 2016-03-08 05:04:26 +0000, Mark Brader said: > introduced a car named in his honor. It was a huge failure > and was sold for just 3 years. What was the name of the son > and the car? Edsel > 4. The British Mini was first marketed in 1959 under *both* of > BMC's main brands. One version was sold as the Austin Seven; > the other was the Mini Minor -- sold under what brand name? Morris > He was incarcerated at Fresnes Prison, where he died under > unclear circumstances on October 24 that year. What was > his name? Renault > men died in 1900. In 1926 their two companies merged, and so > their names are joined to this day -- even though the two of > them never met. What are their names? Medcedes Benz > 7. This Japanese motor company was founded by a man with whose > name differs from the company's by one letter. Give either name. Honda > 8. Which Italian car company incorporates its city, Turin, in > its name? Fiat > a flying display in the Southbourne district of Bournemouth, > England. He was 32. What was his name, now synonymous with > luxury? Bentley > I've rearranged the round in picture order; there were 4 decoys, > which you can name if you like for fun, but for no points. > 1. Name it. Monopoly > 2. (decoy) Halma > 3. (decoy) Mastermind > 4. (decoy) Mah Jong > 5. (decoy) > 6. Name it. > 7. Name it. Cluedo > 8. Name it. Carcassonne > 9. Name it. > 10. Name it. Settlers of Catan > 11. Name it. > 12. Name it. Ticket to Ride -- "To err, as they say, is human. To forgive is divine. To err by withholding your forgiveness until it's too late is to become divinely fucked up." ― Jonathan Tropper, The Book of Joe |
| Erland Sommarskog <esquel@sommarskog.se>: Mar 08 09:16PM +0100 > Ferrari, who suffered from ill-health and died in 1956 at age 24. > In 1968, Ferrari launched a lower-priced, "affordable" sports > car named in his honor. What was the new car called? Alfa Romeo > 4. The British Mini was first marketed in 1959 under *both* of > BMC's main brands. One version was sold as the Austin Seven; > the other was the Mini Minor -- sold under what brand name? Morris > He was incarcerated at Fresnes Prison, where he died under > unclear circumstances on October 24 that year. What was > his name? Renault > men died in 1900. In 1926 their two companies merged, and so > their names are joined to this day -- even though the two of > them never met. What are their names? Daimler and Benz > 7. This Japanese motor company was founded by a man with whose > name differs from the company's by one letter. Give either name. Toyota. > 8. Which Italian car company incorporates its city, Turin, in > its name? Fiat > 10. Which American auto brand is named for a Swiss-born American > race car driver of French descent? Chevrolet > * Game 5, Round 6 - Leisure - Board Games > 7. Name it. Cluedo -- Erland Sommarskog, Stockholm, esquel@sommarskog.se |
| Pete <pagrsg@wowway.com>: Mar 08 08:26PM msb@vex.net (Mark Brader) wrote in news:YuudnSzt6u7HwEPLnZ2dnUU7- > Ferrari, who suffered from ill-health and died in 1956 at age 24. > In 1968, Ferrari launched a lower-priced, "affordable" sports > car named in his honor. What was the new car called? Alfa Romeo > introduced a car named in his honor. It was a huge failure > and was sold for just 3 years. What was the name of the son > and the car? Edsel > until the 1950s. His original company was eventually acquired > by General Motors, which discontinued the brand in 2004. > What was the his name? Olds > 4. The British Mini was first marketed in 1959 under *both* of > BMC's main brands. One version was sold as the Austin Seven; > the other was the Mini Minor -- sold under what brand name? Cooper > He was incarcerated at Fresnes Prison, where he died under > unclear circumstances on October 24 that year. What was > his name? Renault > men died in 1900. In 1926 their two companies merged, and so > their names are joined to this day -- even though the two of > them never met. What are their names? Daimler and Benz > 7. This Japanese motor company was founded by a man with whose > name differs from the company's by one letter. Give either name. Toyota > 8. Which Italian car company incorporates its city, Turin, in > its name? Fiat > a flying display in the Southbourne district of Bournemouth, > England. He was 32. What was his name, now synonymous with > luxury? Royce > 10. Which American auto brand is named for a Swiss-born American > race car driver of French descent? Chevrolet > I've rearranged the round in picture order; there were 4 decoys, > which you can name if you like for fun, but for no points. > 1. Name it. Operation > 2. (decoy) > 3. (decoy) Mastermind > 4. (decoy) Mah Jhong > 5. (decoy) Candyland > 6. Name it. Game of Life > 7. Name it. Clue > 8. Name it. > 9. Name it. Mousetrap > 10. Name it. > 11. Name it. Rook > 12. Name it. > 13. Name it. Sorry > 14. Name it. Pete Gayde |
| "Björn Lundin" <b.f.lundin@gmail.com>: Mar 08 10:35PM +0100 On 2016-03-08 06:04, Mark Brader wrote: > Ferrari, who suffered from ill-health and died in 1956 at age 24. > In 1968, Ferrari launched a lower-priced, "affordable" sports > car named in his honor. What was the new car called? Diablo ? Contach ? (The only ones I know of, and I sure hope it's not the first one ...) > until the 1950s. His original company was eventually acquired > by General Motors, which discontinued the brand in 2004. > What was the his name? Dodge? > 4. The British Mini was first marketed in 1959 under *both* of > BMC's main brands. One version was sold as the Austin Seven; > the other was the Mini Minor -- sold under what brand name? Morris > He was incarcerated at Fresnes Prison, where he died under > unclear circumstances on October 24 that year. What was > his name? Renault > men died in 1900. In 1926 their two companies merged, and so > their names are joined to this day -- even though the two of > them never met. What are their names? Daimler and Benz > 7. This Japanese motor company was founded by a man with whose > name differs from the company's by one letter. Give either name. Nissan > 8. Which Italian car company incorporates its city, Turin, in > its name? Fiat > 10. Which American auto brand is named for a Swiss-born American > race car driver of French descent? Chevrolet? > 1. Name it. > 2. (decoy) > 3. (decoy) Master Mind > 5. (decoy) > 6. Name it. > 7. Name it. Cluedo > 8. Name it. Carcassone > 10. Name it. > 11. Name it. > 12. Name it. Ticket to Ride -- -- Björn |
| Jason Kreitzer <jk71875@gmail.com>: Mar 08 05:20PM -0800 On Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at 12:04:27 AM UTC-5, Mark Brader wrote: > Ferrari, who suffered from ill-health and died in 1956 at age 24. > In 1968, Ferrari launched a lower-priced, "affordable" sports > car named in his honor. What was the new car called? Testarossa > introduced a car named in his honor. It was a huge failure > and was sold for just 3 years. What was the name of the son > and the car? Edsel > until the 1950s. His original company was eventually acquired > by General Motors, which discontinued the brand in 2004. > What was the his name? Pontiac > 4. The British Mini was first marketed in 1959 under *both* of > BMC's main brands. One version was sold as the Austin Seven; > the other was the Mini Minor -- sold under what brand name? Cooper > I've rearranged the round in picture order; there were 4 decoys, > which you can name if you like for fun, but for no points. > 1. Name it. Operation > 4. (decoy) > 5. (decoy) > 6. Name it. The Game of Life > 7. Name it. Clue |
| swp <Stephen.W.Perry@gmail.com>: Mar 08 06:45PM -0800 On Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at 12:04:27 AM UTC-5, Mark Brader wrote: > These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2015-10-26, > and should be interpreted accordingly. noted. > Ferrari, who suffered from ill-health and died in 1956 at age 24. > In 1968, Ferrari launched a lower-priced, "affordable" sports > car named in his honor. What was the new car called? dino > introduced a car named in his honor. It was a huge failure > and was sold for just 3 years. What was the name of the son > and the car? edsel > until the 1950s. His original company was eventually acquired > by General Motors, which discontinued the brand in 2004. > What was the his name? ransom olds > 4. The British Mini was first marketed in 1959 under *both* of > BMC's main brands. One version was sold as the Austin Seven; > the other was the Mini Minor -- sold under what brand name? morris? > He was incarcerated at Fresnes Prison, where he died under > unclear circumstances on October 24 that year. What was > his name? louis renault > men died in 1900. In 1926 their two companies merged, and so > their names are joined to this day -- even though the two of > them never met. What are their names? daimler benz > 7. This Japanese motor company was founded by a man with whose > name differs from the company's by one letter. Give either name. toyota? > 8. Which Italian car company incorporates its city, Turin, in > its name? turinelli? > a flying display in the Southbourne district of Bournemouth, > England. He was 32. What was his name, now synonymous with > luxury? charles rolls > 10. Which American auto brand is named for a Swiss-born American > race car driver of French descent? chevrolet > I've rearranged the round in picture order; there were 4 decoys, > which you can name if you like for fun, but for no points. > 1. Name it. operation > 2. (decoy) sorry > 3. (decoy) cribbage > 4. (decoy) mahjong > 5. (decoy) candyland > 6. Name it. life > 7. Name it. clue > 8. Name it. risk > 9. Name it. mousetrap > 10. Name it. settlers of catan > 11. Name it. stratego > 12. Name it. ticket to ride > 13. Name it. trouble > 14. Name it. perfection swp |
| Calvin <334152@gmail.com>: Mar 08 09:37PM -0800 On Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at 3:04:27 PM UTC+10, Mark Brader wrote: > Ferrari, who suffered from ill-health and died in 1956 at age 24. > In 1968, Ferrari launched a lower-priced, "affordable" sports > car named in his honor. What was the new car called? Alfie, Freydo > introduced a car named in his honor. It was a huge failure > and was sold for just 3 years. What was the name of the son > and the car? Edsel > until the 1950s. His original company was eventually acquired > by General Motors, which discontinued the brand in 2004. > What was the his name? Opel, Chevrolet > 4. The British Mini was first marketed in 1959 under *both* of > BMC's main brands. One version was sold as the Austin Seven; > the other was the Mini Minor -- sold under what brand name? Morris > He was incarcerated at Fresnes Prison, where he died under > unclear circumstances on October 24 that year. What was > his name? Renault, Peugeot > men died in 1900. In 1926 their two companies merged, and so > their names are joined to this day -- even though the two of > them never met. What are their names? Mercedes and Benz > 7. This Japanese motor company was founded by a man with whose > name differs from the company's by one letter. Give either name. Honda, Mazda > 8. Which Italian car company incorporates its city, Turin, in > its name? FIAT > a flying display in the Southbourne district of Bournemouth, > England. He was 32. What was his name, now synonymous with > luxury? Daimler, Rolls > 10. Which American auto brand is named for a Swiss-born American > race car driver of French descent? Chevrolet, Chrysler > * Game 5, Round 6 - Leisure - Board Games > 1. Name it. Operation > 2. (decoy) > 3. (decoy) Mastermind > 4. (decoy) Japanese Chess? > 5. (decoy) > 6. Name it. > 7. Name it. Cluedo > 8. Name it. > 9. Name it. Mousetrap? > 10. Name it. > 11. Name it. Chess? > 12. Name it. Railroad Tycoon > 13. Name it. Ludo > 14. Name it. Dunno cheers, calvin |
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