- Rotating Quiz #239 RESULTS - 2 Updates
- QFTCI16 Final, Round 8: Science - 6 Updates
- Calvin's Quiz #463 - 3 Updates
| tool@panix.com (Dan Blum): Nov 18 04:10AM Sorry for not posting results earlier - I have been sick and I lost track of a few things. The winner of RQ #239 is Chris F. A. Johnson on the first tiebreaker. He may now set RQ #240. > the MGM Grand, the latter of which he built after purchasing the MGM > movie studio. He also invested heavily in the auto industry and tried > to take over Chrysler in the mid-90s. Kirk Kerkorian > changed over time but I am pretty sure she has always been a childhood > friend of Clark Kent and/or Superboy in Smallville. Sometimes she has > still been his friend as an adult. Lana Lang > and associates were doing; since she was married to a prominent member > of Nixon's Cabinet, many of these things turned out to be true. In > particular her husband served 19 minths in prison. Martha Mitchell > to concentrate on his One Laptop Per Child organization. He has > invested in many startups including Wired magazine, in which he was > the first investor. Nicholas Negroponte > were published under pseudonyms, by far the most common of which was > <answer 5>. He also edited his own magazine, <answer 5>'s Magazine: > Our Boys and Girls, which was extremely popular. Oliver Optic I thought about using Oliver Onions but that probably wouldn't have been any easier. > she shifted somewhat from traditional pop to country over the > years. Her signature song was "Tennessee Waltz." She is much better > known by her professional name, which is <answer 6>. Patti Page I am somewhat arbitrarily giving "Patty Page" as 2 points. > Inspector Wexford, plus many other non-series novels, primarily also > about crime. Some of the latter were published under the pseudonym > Barbara Vine. Ruth Rendell > early 19th centuries. She primarily played in tragedies; her signature > role was Lady Macbeth. A portrait of her by Sir Joshua Reynolds is > featured in the movie All About Eve. Sarah Siddons > roads, leading to his being nicknamed "Colossus of Roads" by Robert > Southey. He was the first president of he Institution of Civil > Engineers. Thomas Telford > 2000s became best-known for his roles in comedies, which include Old > School, Dodgeball, and The Wedding Crashers. He appeared on the second > season of True Detective on HBO. Vince Vaughn I am also arbitrarily giving "Vince Vaughan" 2 points. I suppose I should have had a rule about almost-correct spellings. Scores: 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 12 Total ---------------------------------- Chris 0 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 0 0 21 Mark 0 3 3 0 0 3 3 3 3 3 21 Stephen 3 3 3 0 0 3 0 0 3 3 18 Marc 0 3 3 3 0 3 0 0 0 3 15 Gareth 0 3 0 0 0 2 3 0 0 2 10 Peter 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 3 2 8 Dan 0 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 Pete 0 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 -- _______________________________________________________________________ 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>: Nov 17 09:30PM -0800 Dan Blum wrote: > 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 12 Total > ---------------------------------- > Dan 0 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 I said Margaret Mitchell, not Martha, for #3, so I should only get one or two points, at most. Not that it makes the slightest difference in the results, so frankly, who gives a damn. -- Dan Tilque |
| bbowler <bbowler@bigelow.org>: Nov 17 02:05PM On Wed, 16 Nov 2016 20:02:28 -0600, Mark Brader wrote: > ** Final, Round 8 -- Science > * A. Tough Conversion Factors (Non-Metric) > A1. There are 86,400 *what* in a *what*? seconds in a day > A2. There are 43,560 *what* in a *what*? square feet in an acre > A3. There are 63,360 *what* in a *what*? inches in a (statute) mile > Thomas Newcomen made a usable one. But Newcomen's design had a > major inefficiency and it was another man who changed the world > by eliminating this flaw. What did they invent? Stream Engine > machine and prove it, > as the inventors you've no doubt heard of did. What, allegedly, > did they all invent? Airplane > Elisha Gray in Ohio, whose filing at the patent office in 1876 > was just hours after the man whose name is still remembered. > What did they invent? Telephone > In each case we'll give you a bird name with a word missing; > you fill it in. Each answer refers to a body part. > C1. Rose-____ grosbeak C2. Red-____ hawk C3. Yellow-____ sapsucker C1 - breasted C2 - tail C3 - bellied > D1. See: http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-8/scat/d1.jpg > One picture has an American penny for scale, and another has a > Canadian toonie. Deer > D2. See: http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-8/scat/d2.jpg > There are scales in inches and centimeters. Bear > D3. See: http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-8/scat/d3.jpg > One picture has a US penny. Raccoon > E1. Xylophagia is an eating disorder revolving around the > consumption of a certain substance or its related products. The > condition is mostly seen in children. Name the substance. musical instruments (as in xylophones :-) > E2. Anthropophagy, a form of which is autosarcophagy, refers > to the eating of what? Human (autosarcophagy is eating yourself) > E3. Trichophagia is the compulsive desire to eat what? > The substance in question does not provide any nutrition, but can > remain in your stomach for months or even years. Hair > * F. Oxides > F1. Corundum is an oxide of what element? Aluminum > F2. Magnetite is an oxide of what element? Iron > F3. Quicklime is an oxide of what element? Calcium |
| "Peter Smyth" <smythp@gmail.com>: Nov 17 03:52PM Mark Brader wrote: > ** Final, Round 8 -- Science > * A. Tough Conversion Factors (Non-Metric) > A1. There are 86,400 what in a what? Seconds in a Day > A2. There are 43,560 what in a what? Seconds in 12 Hours 6 Minutes > A3. There are 63,360 what in a what? Inches in a Mile > Thomas Newcomen made a usable one. But Newcomen's design > had a major inefficiency and it was another man who changed > the world by eliminating this flaw. What did they invent? Steam Engine > them was able to make a practical machine and prove it, > as the inventors you've no doubt heard of did. What, > allegedly, did they all invent? Aeroplane > substance. > E2. Anthropophagy, a form of which is autosarcophagy, refers > to the eating of what? Human flesh > E3. Trichophagia is the compulsive desire to eat what? > The substance in question does not provide any nutrition, > but can remain in your stomach for months or even years. Hair > * F. Oxides > F1. Corundum is an oxide of what element? Beryllium > F2. Magnetite is an oxide of what element? Iron > F3. Quicklime is an oxide of what element? Calcium Peter Smyth |
| "Björn Lundin" <b.f.lundin@gmail.com>: Nov 17 05:39PM +0100 On 2016-11-17 03:02, Mark Brader wrote: > ** Final, Round 8 -- Science > * A. Tough Conversion Factors (Non-Metric) > A1. There are 86,400 *what* in a *what*? seconds in a day (24 hours) > A2. There are 43,560 *what* in a *what*? inches in a mile ? > A3. There are 63,360 *what* in a *what*? inches in a mile ? > Thomas Newcomen made a usable one. But Newcomen's design > had a major inefficiency and it was another man who changed > the world by eliminating this flaw. What did they invent? Steam engine > by Elisha Gray in Ohio, whose filing at the patent office > in 1876 was just hours after the man whose name is still > remembered. What did they invent? Telephone > D1. See: http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-8/scat/d1.jpg > One picture has an American penny for scale, and another > has a Canadian toonie. rabbit > D2. See: http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-8/scat/d2.jpg > There are scales in inches and centimeters. sheep > D3. See: http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-8/scat/d3.jpg > One picture has a US penny. fox > consumption of a certain substance or its related products. > The condition is mostly seen in children. Name the > substance. Sugar > * F. Oxides > F1. Corundum is an oxide of what element? > F2. Magnetite is an oxide of what element? magnesium -- -- Björn |
| Marc Dashevsky <usenet@MarcDashevsky.com>: Nov 17 11:04AM -0600 In article <8ICdnTdJto4pkrDFnZ2dnUU7-RfNnZ2d@giganews.com>, msb@vex.net says... > ** Final, Round 8 -- Science > * A. Tough Conversion Factors (Non-Metric) > A1. There are 86,400 *what* in a *what*? seconds/day > A2. There are 43,560 *what* in a *what*? > A3. There are 63,360 *what* in a *what*? inches/mile > them was able to make a practical machine and prove it, > as the inventors you've no doubt heard of did. What, > allegedly, did they all invent? heavier-than-air flight > by Elisha Gray in Ohio, whose filing at the patent office > in 1876 was just hours after the man whose name is still > remembered. What did they invent? elevator > In each case we'll give you a bird name with a word missing; > you fill it in. Each answer refers to a body part. > C1. Rose-____ grosbeak breasted > C2. Red-____ hawk tailed > C3. Yellow-____ sapsucker bellied > D1. See: http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-8/scat/d1.jpg > One picture has an American penny for scale, and another > has a Canadian toonie. rabbit > D2. See: http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-8/scat/d2.jpg > There are scales in inches and centimeters. bear > D3. See: http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-8/scat/d3.jpg > One picture has a US penny. raccoon > consumption of a certain substance or its related products. > The condition is mostly seen in children. Name the > substance. wood > E2. Anthropophagy, a form of which is autosarcophagy, refers > to the eating of what? oneself > E3. Trichophagia is the compulsive desire to eat what? > The substance in question does not provide any nutrition, > but can remain in your stomach for months or even years. hair > * F. Oxides > F1. Corundum is an oxide of what element? aluminum > F2. Magnetite is an oxide of what element? iron > F3. Quicklime is an oxide of what element? calcium -- Replace "usenet" with "marc" in the e-mail address. |
| Gareth Owen <gwowen@gmail.com>: Nov 17 07:52PM > A1. There are 86,400 *what* in a *what*? Seconds in a day > A2. There are 43,560 *what* in a *what*? Square feet in an acre > A3. There are 63,360 *what* in a *what*? Inches in a mile > Thomas Newcomen made a usable one. But Newcomen's design > had a major inefficiency and it was another man who changed > the world by eliminating this flaw. What did they invent? Steam power > them was able to make a practical machine and prove it, > as the inventors you've no doubt heard of did. What, > allegedly, did they all invent? Aeroplanes > by Elisha Gray in Ohio, whose filing at the patent office > in 1876 was just hours after the man whose name is still > remembered. What did they invent? Telephone > In each case we'll give you a bird name with a word missing; > you fill it in. Each answer refers to a body part. > C1. Rose-____ grosbeak Wing, Claw > C2. Red-____ hawk Tail > C3. Yellow-____ sapsucker Beak, Claw > consumption of a certain substance or its related products. > The condition is mostly seen in children. Name the > substance. Dirt > E2. Anthropophagy, a form of which is autosarcophagy, refers > to the eating of what? Human Flesh > E3. Trichophagia is the compulsive desire to eat what? > The substance in question does not provide any nutrition, > but can remain in your stomach for months or even years. Metal, Stone > * F. Oxides > F1. Corundum is an oxide of what element? Alumin[i]um > F2. Magnetite is an oxide of what element? Iron > F3. Quicklime is an oxide of what element? Calcium |
| Calvin <334152@gmail.com>: Nov 17 03:40PM -0800 On Thursday, November 17, 2016 at 12:02:33 PM UTC+10, Mark Brader wrote: B, E and F, I reckon. > them was able to make a practical machine and prove it, > as the inventors you've no doubt heard of did. What, > allegedly, did they all invent? Telephone > In each case we'll give you a bird name with a word missing; > you fill it in. Each answer refers to a body part. > C1. Rose-____ grosbeak Bellied, beaked > C2. Red-____ hawk Bellied, beaked > C3. Yellow-____ sapsucker Bellied, beaked > consumption of a certain substance or its related products. > The condition is mostly seen in children. Name the > substance. Dirt, wod > E3. Trichophagia is the compulsive desire to eat what? > The substance in question does not provide any nutrition, > but can remain in your stomach for months or even years. Hair? > * F. Oxides > F1. Corundum is an oxide of what element? Cobalt? > F2. Magnetite is an oxide of what element? Magnesium > F3. Quicklime is an oxide of what element? Calcium cheers, calvin |
| Marc Dashevsky <usenet@MarcDashevsky.com>: Nov 17 11:18AM -0600 In article <76dbd2f4-946d-4624-bb25-fd02b68df8b0@googlegroups.com>, 334152@gmail.com says... > 1 What is easily the largest and most populous Japanese island? Honshu > 2 In which Irish county can one kiss the Blarney Stone? Cork > 3 In which sport do teams compete for the Currie Cup and Ranfurly Shield? > 4 Which TWO South American countries share a land border AND begin with the same letter? Bolivia Brazil > 5 What is the main ingredient of the Middle Eastern sauce/paste tahini? sesame > 6 In which city is Europe?s largest port located? France -- Replace "usenet" with "marc" in the e-mail address. |
| Gareth Owen <gwowen@gmail.com>: Nov 17 07:44PM > 1 What is easily the largest and most populous Japanese island? Honshu > 2 In which Irish county can one kiss the Blarney Stone? Kerry > 3 In which sport do teams compete for the Currie Cup and Ranfurly > Shield? Cricket > 4 Which TWO South American countries share a land border AND begin > with the same letter? Brazil & Bolivia? > 5 What is the main ingredient of the Middle Eastern sauce/paste > tahini? Chick peas? > 6 In which city is Europe's largest port located? Rotterdam > 7 Which New Zealander bungy jumped from the Eiffel Tower in 1987 and > founded the first commercial bungy site in 1988? Edmund Hillary (default answer to any question which starts "Which New Zealander..." unless you're sure its Ernest Rutherford or Richie McCaw) > 8 Founded in the 10th century and now one of Islam's most prestigious > universities, Al- Azhar University is located in which country? Saudi Arabia > 9 Which Russian word describes three horses harnessed side-by-side > drawing a carriage? Troika > 10 Which actress starred in both "Beverly Hills 90210" and "Charmed"? Shannon Doherty? |
| "Chris F.A. Johnson" <cfajohnson@cfaj.ca>: Nov 17 05:50PM -0500 On 2016-11-16, Calvin wrote: > 1 What is easily the largest and most populous Japanese island? Honshu > 2 In which Irish county can one kiss the Blarney Stone? Cork > 3 In which sport do teams compete for the Currie Cup and Ranfurly Shield? Cricket > 4 Which TWO South American countries share a land border AND begin with the same letter? Bolivia, Brazil > 5 What is the main ingredient of the Middle Eastern sauce/paste tahini? Sesame seeds > 6 In which city is Europe's largest port located? Rotterdam > 7 Which New Zealander bungy jumped from the Eiffel Tower in 1987 and founded the first commercial bungy site in 1988? > 8 Founded in the 10th century and now one of Islam???s most prestigious universities, Al- Azhar University is located in which country? Egypt > 9 Which Russian word describes three horses harnessed side-by-side drawing a carriage? Troika -- Chris F.A. Johnson |
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