- Calvin's Quiz #549 - ANSWERS & SCORES V2 - 1 Update
- QFTCIWSS Final, Round 10: Challenge - 3 Updates
- QFTCIWSS Final, Round 9: Science - 2 Updates
- Calvin's Quiz #550 - 6 Updates
| msb@vex.net (Mark Brader): Jan 14 11:34PM -0600 Mark Brader: >> Boulevard de Clichy, which puts the Moulin Rouge in it. For example, >> this official tourist site... Google Maps... And for what it's >> worth, Wikipedia... And just to pile on now that it's been decided, a few hours ago on "Jeopardy!", they had a category WINDMILLS and this was the $800 question: PARIS' MONTMARTRE AREA ONCE HAD 30 WINDMILLS; TODAY THE BEST-KNOWN ONE IS THE MOULIN OUTSIDE THIS NIGHTSPOT (It was answered correctly.) -- Mark Brader "How can we believe that?" Toronto "Because this time it's true!" msb@vex.net -- Lynn & Jay: YES, PRIME MINISTER |
| msb@vex.net (Mark Brader): Jan 14 09:49PM -0600 These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2018-08-07, and should be interpreted accordingly. 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 to the newsgroup in a single followup, 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 4 days, after which there will be a few days' hiatus before I begin QFTCICR19. All questions were written by members of What She Said and are used here by permission, but have been reformatted and may have been retyped and/or edited by me. For further information see my 2018-07-16 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian Inquisition (QFTCI*)". ** Final, Round 10 - Challenge Round ("Chall" we? Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha.) http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-10/r.jpg Throughout the Final game, in all cases name the person or thing *emphasized*, whether it is asked for in the form of a question or not. Your categories are: A. Entertainment: TV Adaptations of Movies B. Science: SHARK ROUND! C. History: Born the Same Year D. Miscellaneous: A Day at the Spa E. Canadiana Geography: Toronto Libraries F. Sports: Athletes from Unexpected Countries * A. TV Adaptations of Movies A1. The 1983 movie, about a top-secret helicopter and a government conspiracy, starred Roy Scheider, Warren Oates, and Malcolm McDowell. The 1984 TV show was about a police helicopter crew armed with a high-tech helicopter, and starred Dana Carvey, Bubba Smith, and Dick Butkus -- and re-used many helicopter shots from the movie, because they couldn't afford to actually, y'know, run the helicopter. The movie and TV show share the *same title -- what was it?* A2. The 1978 TV series about law school students ran for 4 seasons, and although the producers were able to hire John Houseman to reprise his role from the 1973 movie, they could not afford to film on the grounds of Harvard University, where the movie was set. Instead, the series was set at a fictional school akin to Harvard, and filmed on the campus of the University of Southern California -- which doesn't have a law school. The movie and TV show share the *same title -- what was it?* A3. The 1989 movie about a large family starred Steve Martin, Dianne Wiest, and Rick Moranis; the 1990 TV show starred Ed Begley Jr., David Arquette, Jayne Atkinson, and a very young Leonardo DiCaprio, but was canceled after one season. However, the movie would be adapted again in 2010, this time starring Peter Krause, Lauren Graham, Dax Shepard, and Craig T. Nelson, and this version ran 6 seasons and received much critical acclaim. The movie and both TV versions all share the *same title -- what was it?* * B. SHARK ROUND! B1. See: http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-10/shark/b1.jpg *This species of shark* is found primarily around the central Pacific islands and is second only to the great white for most recorded attacks on humans. B2. See: http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-10/shark/b2.jpg *This largest species of shark*, typically weighing about 21 tons, feeds (unlike most sharks) on plankton and other small organisms. B3. See: http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-10/shark/b3.jpg This shark is sometimes called the bonito shark, and has the top recorded swimming speed of any shark, able to reach sprints of 70 km/h (45 mph). *Give its other name.* * C. Born the Same Year C1. See: http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-10/when/c1.jpg John F. Kennedy, Ella Fitzgerald, Desi Arnaz. *All born in what year*, within 1? C2. See: http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-10/when/c2.jpg Alfred Hitchcock, Ernest Hemingway, Humphrey Bogart. *All born in what year*, within 2? C3. See: http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-10/when/c3.jpg Seth McFarlane, Pharrell Williams, Heidi Klum. *All born in what year*, within 1? * D. A Day at the Spa D1. *This nail treatment*, introduced by Creative Nail Design in 2010 and patented, is a hybrid of traditional nail polish and gel treatments. It is cured using UV light, after which no drying time is required. The main downside is that it cannot be removed at home. D2. *This hair-removal technique* originated in India and Central Asia as a popular alternative to plucking and waxing. Thin strands of cotton or polyester are doubled and twisted, then rolled over areas of unwanted hair, removing it at the follicle level. Unlike tweezing, it can remove rows of hair at a time. D3. *This non-invasive exfoliating skin treatment* is gentler than its big sister, and doesn't need to be performed by a dermatologist or plastic surgeon. As it is mechanical rather than surgical, it can even be done at home. * E. Toronto Public Library Branches E1. See: http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-10/lib/e1.jpg *This branch* near Bloor and Yonge houses an extensive collection of LGBT materials. E2. See: http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-10/lib/e2.jpg *This branch* has one of the most distinctive library buildings in the city, so the picture is your only clue. E3. See: http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-10/lib/e3.jpg *This branch* on Orchard View Blvd. used to have one of our trivia league's pubs in its basement. * F. Athletes from Unexpected Countries F1. See: http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-10/where/f1.jpg In *what country* was NBA player Steven Adams born? F2. See: http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-10/where/f2.jpg In *what country* was former Toronto Blue Jays catcher Yan Gomes born? F3. See: http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-10/where/f3.jpg In *what country* was golfer Vijay Singh born? -- Mark Brader "I am Sam. Sam I am. Toronto I do not like trolls, flames, or spam." msb@vex.net --Forrest Cameranesi (after Dr. Seuss) My text in this article is in the public domain. |
| tool@panix.com (Dan Blum): Jan 15 05:16AM > re-used many helicopter shots from the movie, because they > couldn't afford to actually, y'know, run the helicopter. > The movie and TV show share the *same title -- what was it?* Blue Thunder > on the campus of the University of Southern California -- > which doesn't have a law school. The movie and TV show > share the *same title -- what was it?* The Paper Chase > and Craig T. Nelson, and this version ran 6 seasons and > received much critical acclaim. The movie and both TV > versions all share the *same title -- what was it?* Parenthood > *This species of shark* is found primarily around the central > Pacific islands and is second only to the great white for > most recorded attacks on humans. tiger shark > *This largest species of shark*, typically weighing about > 21 tons, feeds (unlike most sharks) on plankton and other > small organisms. whale shark > C1. See: http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-10/when/c1.jpg > John F. Kennedy, Ella Fitzgerald, Desi Arnaz. *All born > in what year*, within 1? 1919 > C2. See: http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-10/when/c2.jpg > Alfred Hitchcock, Ernest Hemingway, Humphrey Bogart. > *All born in what year*, within 2? 1898 > C3. See: http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-10/when/c3.jpg > Seth McFarlane, Pharrell Williams, Heidi Klum. *All born > in what year*, within 1? 1976 > then rolled over areas of unwanted hair, removing it at > the follicle level. Unlike tweezing, it can remove rows > of hair at a time. threading > * F. Athletes from Unexpected Countries > F1. See: http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-10/where/f1.jpg > In *what country* was NBA player Steven Adams born? New Zealand > F2. See: http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-10/where/f2.jpg > In *what country* was former Toronto Blue Jays catcher Yan > Gomes born? Dominican Republic > F3. See: http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-10/where/f3.jpg > In *what country* was golfer Vijay Singh born? Trinidad and Tobago -- _______________________________________________________________________ Dan Blum tool@panix.com "I wouldn't have believed it myself if I hadn't just made it up." |
| Joshua Kreitzer <gromit82@hotmail.com>: Jan 15 05:34AM msb@vex.net (Mark Brader) wrote in news:yredndqA6YCtxaDBnZ2dnUU7- > re-used many helicopter shots from the movie, because they > couldn't afford to actually, y'know, run the helicopter. > The movie and TV show share the *same title -- what was it?* "Blue Thunder" > on the campus of the University of Southern California -- > which doesn't have a law school. The movie and TV show > share the *same title -- what was it?* "The Paper Chase" (I'm pretty sure that USC *does* have a law school, though) > and Craig T. Nelson, and this version ran 6 seasons and > received much critical acclaim. The movie and both TV > versions all share the *same title -- what was it?* "Parenthood" > *This largest species of shark*, typically weighing about > 21 tons, feeds (unlike most sharks) on plankton and other > small organisms. whale shark > C1. See: http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-10/when/c1.jpg > John F. Kennedy, Ella Fitzgerald, Desi Arnaz. *All born > in what year*, within 1? 1917 > C2. See: http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-10/when/c2.jpg > Alfred Hitchcock, Ernest Hemingway, Humphrey Bogart. > *All born in what year*, within 2? 1899 > C3. See: http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-10/when/c3.jpg > Seth McFarlane, Pharrell Williams, Heidi Klum. *All born > in what year*, within 1? 1973 > * F. Athletes from Unexpected Countries > F3. See: http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/f-10/where/f3.jpg > In *what country* was golfer Vijay Singh born? Fiji -- Joshua Kreitzer gromit82@hotmail.com |
| Pete Gayde <pagrsg@wowway.com>: Jan 14 03:16PM msb@vex.net (Mark Brader) wrote in news:S6SdnUPVQrJEcKrBnZ2dnUU7- > 2. *This popular method of cooking* induces polar molecules in > food to rotate, which produces thermal energy in a process > known as dielectric heating. Microwave > placed in an oven. This allows food to cook more evenly in > less time (and potentially at a lower temperature) than in a > conventional oven. Convection > children of all ages. > 7. Mothballs destroy red blood cells in humans. What's *the active > ingredient* that causes this to happen? Naphthalene > 8. Name *this carcinogen* that is banned in the European Union, > but is used in North America in bath soaks, hair dyes, and > anti-dandruff shampoos. Pyrithione zinc > 10. *This igneous rock* is a hard, dark, glasslike volcanic rock > formed by the rapid solidification of lava. It cools so rapidly > that crystals do not form. Obsidian > 11. *This igneous rock* is light-colored and extremely porous. > It is used as aggregate in lightweight concrete, in landscaping, > and as an industrial and household abrasive. Pumice > Pachira aquatica is a wetland mallow plant, native to Central > and South America. As a houseplant, it usually features a > braided trunk. It is also better known by *this "lucky" name*. Pete Gayde |
| msb@vex.net (Mark Brader): Jan 14 09:44PM -0600 Mark Brader: > pot, treating it like the lossy magnetic core of a transformer. > This produces large eddy currents in the pot, which because of > the resistance of the pot, heats it. Induction. 4 for Dan Tilque and Bruce. > 2. *This popular method of cooking* induces polar molecules in > food to rotate, which produces thermal energy in a process > known as dielectric heating. Microwave. 4 for Dan Blum, Calvin, Dan Tilque, Bruce, and Pete. > placed in an oven. This allows food to cook more evenly in > less time (and potentially at a lower temperature) than in a > conventional oven. Convection. 4 for Dan Blum, Dan Tilque, Bruce, and Pete. > member of Parliament, was appointed Ryerson's first chancellor > when the polytechnic was granted university status in 1994. > A downtown neighborhood and park are named after him. David Crombie (mayor 1973-78, MP for Rosedale 1979-88). > science, and is currently a Fellow in the School of Policy > Studies at Queen's University. He chairs a policy research > institute that bears his name. Ed Broadbent (NDP leader 1975-89). > died in 2016. Most people know of him because his ex-wife, who > was a journalist when he married her, became Canada's governor > general in 1999. Give *his first and last name*, please. Stephen Clarkson (married 1963-75 to Adrienne Clarkson, who was GG 1999-2005). > children of all ages. > 7. Mothballs destroy red blood cells in humans. What's *the active > ingredient* that causes this to happen? Napthalene. 4 for Calvin, Dan Tilque, and Pete. > 8. Name *this carcinogen* that is banned in the European Union, > but is used in North America in bath soaks, hair dyes, and > anti-dandruff shampoos. Coal tar. 4 for Bruce. > that is addictive when inhaled, another that is toxic when > inhaled, and a third that is toxic when ingested in small > quantities. Correction fluid (accepting brand names also). > 10. *This igneous rock* is a hard, dark, glasslike volcanic rock > formed by the rapid solidification of lava. It cools so rapidly > that crystals do not form. Obsidian. 4 for Dan Blum, Dan Tilque, Bruce, and Pete. > 11. *This igneous rock* is light-colored and extremely porous. > It is used as aggregate in lightweight concrete, in landscaping, > and as an industrial and household abrasive. Pumice. 4 for everyone -- Dan Blum, Calvin, Joshua, Dan Tilque, Bruce, and Pete. > 12. Earth's most abundant bedrock, which is also common on the > Moon, is *this igneous rock*. Dark-colored and fine-grained, > it is rich in magnesium and iron. Basalt. 4 for Dan Blum, Calvin, and Joshua. > shape is perhaps the reason behind it's two most common aliases. > *Name either of the names* by which Sansevieria trifasciata is > better known. "Snake plant", "mother-in-law's tongue". 4 for Bruce. 2 for Calvin. > This popular house plant, sometimes called "dumb cane", > is native to Mexico and the West Indies. Properly, it is > known by its genus. *What is that name?* Dieffenbachia. 4 for Bruce. > Pachira aquatica is a wetland mallow plant, native to Central > and South America. As a houseplant, it usually features a > braided trunk. It is also better known by *this "lucky" name*. "Money tree". 4 for Bruce. Scores, if there are no errors: FINAL ROUNDS-> 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 BEST TOPICS-> His Ent Spo A&L Geo Mis Sci FIVE Dan Blum 38 22 16 17 18 10 20 115 Joshua Kreitzer 23 20 18 27 24 12 8 112 Bruce Bowler 20 8 8 -- -- 32 36 104 Pete Gayde 13 17 27 4 24 8 20 101 Dan Tilque -- 4 12 -- 27 12 24 79 "Calvin" 11 14 -- -- 14 8 18 65 Erland Sommarskog 0 0 8 -- 20 4 -- 32 -- Mark Brader, Toronto, msb@vex.net The time-sharing system was designed very much for the convenience of its first users, who happened also to be its designers and im- plementers. In practice it has proved to be convenient and effective for all its users, be they novice or expert. --John Lions My text in this article is in the public domain. |
| Dan Tilque <dtilque@frontier.com>: Jan 13 11:08PM -0800 Calvin wrote: > 1 Which sweet, known as lokum in its native language, is typically flavoured with rosewater and eaten in cubes? > 2 What is the westernmost capital city in mainland Europe? Lisbon > 3 Sun City is a premium resort located in which country? South Africa > 4 The Hallelujah Chorus is part of which work, often performed at Christmas? The Messiah > 5 Which US president served the most terms? Franklin Roosevelt > 6 What is the occupation of Silas Marner, title character of the 1861 George Eliot novel? farmer > 7 Which B vitamin is also known as thiamine? B6 > 8 'Killing Me Softly' was a 1973 hit for which singer? > 9 What is the southernmost South American capital? Santiago > 10 In July 1994 the comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 collided with which planet? Jupiter -- Dan Tilque |
| Erland Sommarskog <esquel@sommarskog.se>: Jan 14 08:35AM +0100 > 2 What is the westernmost capital city in mainland Europe? Lisbon > 3 Sun City is a premium resort located in which country? South Africa > 5 Which US president served the most terms? FDR > 7 Which B vitamin is also known as thiamine? B12 > 8 'Killing Me Softly' was a 1973 hit for which singer? Roberta Flack > 9 What is the southernmost South American capital? Santiago > 10 In July 1994 the comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 collided with which planet? Mercury |
| tool@panix.com (Dan Blum): Jan 14 02:22AM > 1 Which sweet, known as lokum in its native language, is typically flavoured with rosewater and eaten in cubes? Turkish delight > 2 What is the westernmost capital city in mainland Europe? Lisbon > 3 Sun City is a premium resort located in which country? South Africa > 4 The Hallelujah Chorus is part of which work, often performed at Christmas? Messiah > 5 Which US president served the most terms? Franklin Delano Roosevelt > 7 Which B vitamin is also known as thiamine? B2 > 9 What is the southernmost South American capital? Montevideo > 10 In July 1994 the comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 collided with which planet? Jupiter -- _______________________________________________________________________ Dan Blum tool@panix.com "I wouldn't have believed it myself if I hadn't just made it up." |
| Pete Gayde <pagrsg@wowway.com>: Jan 14 03:27PM Calvin <334152@gmail.com> wrote in > 1 Which sweet, known as lokum in its native language, is typically > flavoured with rosewater and eaten in cubes? Marron glace > 2 What is the > westernmost capital city in mainland Europe? Lisbon > 3 Sun City is a > premium resort located in which country? South Africa > 4 The Hallelujah Chorus > is part of which work, often performed at Christmas? Handel's Messiah > 5 Which US president served the most terms? Franklin Roosevelt > 6 What is the occupation of Silas > Marner, title character of the 1861 George Eliot novel? Preacher > 7 Which B vitamin is also known as thiamine? B12 > 8 'Killing Me Softly' was a 1973 hit for which singer? Roberta Flack > 9 What is the southernmost South American capital? Santiago > 10 In July 1994 the comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 > collided with which planet? Jupiter > cheers, > calvin Pete Gayde |
| Bruce Bowler <bruce.bowler@gmail.com>: Jan 14 09:18PM On Sun, 13 Jan 2019 15:39:30 -0800, Calvin wrote: > 1 Which sweet, known as lokum in its native language, is typically > flavoured with rosewater and eaten in cubes? Turkish Delight > 2 What is the westernmost capital city in mainland Europe? Lisbon > 3 Sun City is a premium resort located in which country? > 4 The Hallelujah Chorus is part of which work, often performed at > Christmas? The Messiah > 5 Which US president served the most terms? FDR > 6 What is the occupation of Silas Marner, title character of the 1861 > George Eliot novel? > 7 Which B vitamin is also known as thiamine? B1 > 8 'Killing Me Softly' was a 1973 hit for which singer? Roberta Flack > 9 What is the southernmost South American capital? Buenos Aires > 10 In July 1994 the comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 collided with which planet? Jupiter |
| ArenEss <areness1@yahoo.com>: Jan 14 04:35PM -0600 On Sun, 13 Jan 2019 15:39:30 -0800 (PST), Calvin <334152@gmail.com> wrote: >1 Which sweet, known as lokum in its native language, is typically flavoured with rosewater and eaten in cubes? Turkish Delight >2 What is the westernmost capital city in mainland Europe? Lisbon >3 Sun City is a premium resort located in which country? South Africa >4 The Hallelujah Chorus is part of which work, often performed at Christmas? Handel's "Messiah" >5 Which US president served the most terms? Franklin D. Roosevelt >6 What is the occupation of Silas Marner, title character of the 1861 George Eliot novel? Linen Weaver >7 Which B vitamin is also known as thiamine? B1 >8 'Killing Me Softly' was a 1973 hit for which singer? Roberta Flack >9 What is the southernmost South American capital? Montevideo >10 In July 1994 the comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 collided with which planet? Jupiter ArenEss |
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