- QFTCICR19 Game 2, Rounds 7-8: titles with names, mercenaries - 1 Update
- QFTCICR19 Current Events 1-2 - 2 Updates
- QFTCICR19 Game 2, Rounds 4,6: Gould, literature - 2 Updates
- QFTCICR19 Game 2, Rounds 2-3: colorful place names and elements - 6 Updates
| msb@vex.net (Mark Brader): Feb 12 12:52AM -0600 These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2019-02-04, 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 3 days. All questions were written by members of the Cellar Rats 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 2019-01-22 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian Inquisition (QFTCI*)". * Game 2, Round 7 - Entertainment - A Name in the Title In each case we give you the year and one cast member -- not necessarily the star, and possibly a voice performer -- and sometimes a bit more. For questions #1-9, you must name the movie indicated, which in each case will have a name in its title. 1. 1975, Ann-Margret. 2. 2014, Keanu Reeves. 3. 2001, Jake Gyllenhaal. 4. 1982, Julie Andrews. 5. 1974, Dustin Hoffman in a biography of a comedian. 6. 1993, Kevin Kline in a political comedy. 7. 2014, Scarlett Johansson in science fiction. 8. 1992, Tim Robbins in a political satire. 9. 2012, Daniel Day-Lewis in a historical biography. 10. This question is about a franchise with Brad Dourif, which began in 1988 and is up to 7 movies so far. The first movie did not have a name in the title. Either name the first movie or give the name that has appeared in the titles since 1998. * Game 2, Round 8 - History - Fighting for Other Countries These people or groups were famous soldiers who fought for countries other than their own. Except as indicated, in each case name them. (Note: For the purpose of writing questions, countries that have changed their name still count as the same country.) 1. This man became famous for leading the Red Shirts in the fight for the unification of Italy. He also organized revolutions or civil wars in Uruguay and Brazil. Active roughly 1848 to 1870. 2. This group of mercenaries provided security at the courts of France, Spain, and Naples, among others. Established in 1506, it is one of the oldest military units in the world. 3. Living 1783 to 1830, this man was a military and political leader who led campaigns for independence in a number of countries in South America. 4. This group became known as one of the most elite mercenary armies in Italy in the late 1300s. The troops were English, German, Breton, and Hungarian, led by Englishman Sir John Harkwood. Name the group. 5. In 1941-42, the Chinese Air Force included the First American Volunteer Group, composed of pilots from the US Army Air Corps, Navy, and Marines. What was their *nickname*? 6. Because of his Austrian citizenship, this German leader had to request permission to serve in the Bavarian Army in World War I. 7. Tadeuzs Kosciusko ["Koss-CHOO-sko"] was a statesman, military leader, and national hero in Poland and Lithuania. Then he moved to a new country and joined an army that was fighting a major revolution, rising to become a general. Which country was that? 8. This Argentinian took part in revolutions and uprisings in Cuba, Guatemala, Congo -- and then Bolivia, where he was captured and executed. 9. This Frenchman was a pirate and privateer in the Gulf of Mexico. He helped the US defend New Orleans from the British in the War of 1812. He also spied for the Spanish in the Mexican War of Independence. 10. This French aristocrat and military officer fought in the American Revolution, commanding American troops in several major battles. After returning to France, he was a key figure in the French Revolution of 1789 and the July Revolution of 1830. -- Mark Brader, Toronto "As for Canada's lack of mystique, msb@vex.net it is not unique." -- Mark Leeper My text in this article is in the public domain. |
| Pete Gayde <pagrsg@wowway.com>: Feb 11 09:20PM msb@vex.net (Mark Brader) wrote in news:NN-dnfAZiNF8m8PBnZ2dnUU7- > * Game 1 (2019-01-21), Round 1 - Current Events > 1. There was a lunar eclipse starting yesterday which is being > described as a super blood moon -- associated with what animal? Wolf > 2. There was an earthquake in Chile on Saturday night. Within 0.3, > what was its magnitude on the Richter scale? 6.5; 7.2 > 3. A Broadway legend died on Tuesday at the age of 97. Who? Carol Channing > 4. The World Happiness Report listed Canada among the top 10 > happiest countries in the world. What was its rank, exactly? 7; 8 > 5. Two-time Olympic gold medalist Kaillie Humphries is not racing > for Bobsleigh Canada this year. Why not? Pregnancy > efficiencies", as they put it, in what? > 8. A study was reported this week that linked traumatic events > early in life with what condition in teenagers? ADHD > when her plan for an agreement governing Britain's departure > from the EU was voted down in the House of Commons -- by a > margin of 432 votes to how many, within 5? 230; 241 > 1. Tom Brady is widely considered to be the best quarterback ever, > but he is not as good as he used to be. Within 1 year, how > old is he? 42 > Name *either* of the two major-league teams this 7-year veteran > and Venezuelan native has already played for. (City or team > name will do, unless it would be ambiguous.) Cardinals > catastrophic collisions. Why? > 5. The capital city of *what Caribbean island* was hit with a > tornado last week, resulting in 3 deaths? Puerto Rico; Jamaica > What is the name of the brewery that makes this beer? > 8. Juno award nominations were announced on Tuesday. For the second > year in a row, which Canadian rap superstar was not on the list? Drake > On what subject was she going to be special advisor? > 10. The US announced a deal for the withdrawal of troops, after > 17 years, from what country? Afghanistan Pete Gayde |
| msb@vex.net (Mark Brader): Feb 12 12:49AM -0600 Mark Brader: > * Game 1 (2019-01-21), Round 1 - Current Events > 1. There was a lunar eclipse starting yesterday which is being > described as a super blood moon -- associated with what animal? Wolf. 4 for Dan Blum, Dan Tilque, Joshua, and Pete. > 2. There was an earthquake in Chile on Saturday night. Within 0.3, > what was its magnitude on the Richter scale? 6.7 (accepting 6.4-7). 4 for Dan Tilque and Joshua. 3 for Pete. 2 for Dan Blum. It was near Coquimbo: http://static.temblor.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/DYFI_map_temblor_stein_20190120_m67.jpg > 3. A Broadway legend died on Tuesday at the age of 97. Who? Carol Channing. 4 for Dan Blum, Joshua, and Pete. > 4. The World Happiness Report listed Canada among the top 10 > happiest countries in the world. What was its rank, exactly? 7th. 3 for Pete. This is based on data for the period 2015-17. Full report at: http://s3.amazonaws.com/happiness-report/2018/WHR_web.pdf The top 20 for "overall happiness" are given as: 1. Finland 2. Norway 3. Denmark 4. Iceland 5. Switzerland 6. Netherlands 7. Canada 8. New Zealand 9. Sweden 10. Australia 11. Israel 12. Austria 13. Costa Rica 14. Ireland 15. Germany 16. Belgium 17. Luxembourg 18. US 19. UK 20. UAE > 5. Two-time Olympic gold medalist Kaillie Humphries is not racing > for Bobsleigh Canada this year. Why not? She is charging them with harrassment. > 6. Damien Lewis, [star] of TV's "Billions" and "Heartland", will > also be starring as what well-known Torontonian in a movie to > debut at South by Southwest? Rob Ford. (Both names required. The movie is to be called "Run This Town".) 4 for Dan Blum. > 7. On Tuesday, Doug Ford's Tories announced plans to "find > efficiencies", as they put it, in what? Regional and municipal governments. (So presumably "efficiencies" means forced amalgamations and/or forced redistricting.) > 8. A study was reported this week that linked traumatic events > early in life with what condition in teenagers? Obesity. > when her plan for an agreement governing Britain's departure > from the EU was voted down in the House of Commons -- by a > margin of 432 votes to how many, within 5? 202 (accepting 197-207). 4 for Dan Blum, Dan Tilque, Joshua, and Erland. It was the largest defeat *ever* in the Commons for a government bill. The opposition then moved no confidence, and May's government survived that vote by only 325-306. > 10. Justin Trudeau's cabinet shuffle this week was the result of > whose unexpected resignation? Scott Brison (who was president of the Treasury Board). At the time he only resigned from cabinet, but he has subsequently resigned his seat in Parliament as well. > 1. This man who played for 12 years with the Blue Jays, and died > at age 40 in a plane crash, was voted into the Baseball Hall > of Fame this week. Who was he? Roy Halladay. (Player for Toronto 1998-2009, Philadelphia 2010-2013.) > 2. For the third time in 4 years, which Raptors forward was > selected as a starter in next month's All-Star Game in Charlotte, > North Carolina? Kawhi Leonard. > 3. Union Station this week opened a gigantic pergola / art exhibit > called "The Transformation". Its floral-themed art was created > by Canadian students and instructors from what university? OCAD University. Apparently that's its full name these days. Before it decided to be a university, it was the Ontario College of Art & Design, hence the acronym. > a controversial cosmetic company. Calling itself the "abnormal > beauty company", it produced the Ordinary Beauty brand. What is > the short name of the company? Deciem. > 5. The 2019 Canada Food Guide was announced this week, suggesting > that Canadians consume more brightly-colored vegetables and > less of two food groups. Name *either one* of those two groups. Dairy, meat. 4 for Dan Tilque and Joshua. > 6. Three Canadian films -- "Bao", "Weekends", and "Animal Behaviour" > -- are among the five nominees for which Oscar category? Best Animated Short Film. 4 for Dan Blum and Joshua. > 7. Which Omaha First Nations elder (whose name should be familiar > to Torontonians) was involved in a highly publicized incident > with a Covington Catholic high school student in Washington DC? Nathan Phillips. (Namesake of Toronto's mayor from 1955 to 1962.) 4 for Joshua. > 8. Venezuela has erupted into state of a near civil war. The leader > of the opposition is claiming to be the rightful leader due to > what his side calls an illegitimate election. What is his name? Juan Guaidó. (Juan Gerardo Guaidó Márquez.) 4 for Joshua. 3 for Dan Blum and Erland. > 9. Which long-time Trump associate and supporter was arrested this > week at his Florida home at gunpoint at 6 AM? Roger Stone. 4 for Dan Blum, Joshua, and Erland. > 10. Within 1 day, for how many days was the American government > shut down? 35 (accepting 34-36). 4 for Dan Tilque, Joshua, and Erland. > 1. Tom Brady is widely considered to be the best quarterback ever, > but he is not as good as he used to be. Within 1 year, how > old is he? 41 (accepting 40-42). 4 for Dan Blum, Joshua, Erland, and Pete. > Name *either* of the two major-league teams this 7-year veteran > and Venezuelan native has already played for. (City or team > name will do, unless it would be ambiguous.) Philadelphia Phillies, San Diego Padres. > Many of them had ties to the "gay village" and were of descent > from one of two geographical areas. Name *either one* of > these areas. South Asian, Middle Eastern. > 4. The Transportation Safety Board of Canada says that airplanes > using Toronto Pearson Airport are at risk of potentially > catastrophic collisions. Why? An unusual layout with two parallel runways connected by short taxiways. (Any reference to the runway or taxiway layout was sufficient.) > 5. The capital city of *what Caribbean island* was hit with a > tornado last week, resulting in 3 deaths? Cuba. > 6. Toronto's heavy snowstorm last Monday was attributed to what > weather system named for the province where it most often occurs? Alberta clipper. > 7. The sole remaining brewery offering buck-a-beer announced it > will be available only on holiday long weekends in 2019. > What is the name of the brewery that makes this beer? Cool Brewing Co. > 8. Juno award nominations were announced on Tuesday. For the second > year in a row, which Canadian rap superstar was not on the list? Drake (or his real name, Aubrey Graham). 4 for Pete. 3 for Joshua. > 9. Hazel McCallion has turned down an appointment as special advisor > to Doug Ford, originally announced with a salary of $150,000. > On what subject was she going to be special advisor? Housing supply. > 10. The US announced a deal for the withdrawal of troops, after > 17 years, from what country? Afghanistan. 4 for everyone -- Dan Blum, Dan Tilque, Joshua, Erland, and Pete. Scores, if there are no errors: GAMES-> 1 1½ 2 TOTALS Joshua Kreitzer 16 24 11 51 Dan Blum 18 11 8 37 Pete Gayde 14 0 12 26 Dan Tilque 12 8 4 24 Erland Sommarskog 4 11 8 23 -- Mark Brader "I would love to make it, more than Toronto anything else I've not written." msb@vex.net --William Goldman My text in this article is in the public domain. |
| Pete Gayde <pagrsg@wowway.com>: Feb 11 09:15PM msb@vex.net (Mark Brader) wrote in news:fZSdnbLI_aC6mMPBnZ2dnUU7- > * Game 2, Round 4 - Canadian - Glenn Gould, Cultural Icon > 1. The house where Gould grew up was named a City of Toronto > historic site. In what area of Toronto is it located? Missisauga > 2. A young Gould scored a huge (well, huge by classical music > standards) hit with his landmark first recording of the Goldberg > Variations. In what year was it recorded, within 3? 1955; 1962 > 3. What country did Gould tour two years later, with great success? Germany; Russia > 4. Of what 1960s British pop singer was Gould a big fan? Tom Jones; Petula Clark > concert with Gould as soloist, essentially saying "if you don't > like this interpretation of this concerto, don't blame me, > blame Gould" Bernstein > 6. By the way, who originally commissioned the Goldberg variations? > 7. And who was Goldberg? Patron of J. S. Bach > was a favorite hangout of his? > 10. Gould's many fans have included which tech titan? This person's > company even uses Gould's work in a course for its executives. Musk; Bezos > * Game 2, Round 6 - Literature > 1. According to some sources, the best-selling novel of all time > has sold over 500,000,000 copies. What is it? Gone With the Wind; Moby Dick > 2. Which one of her own characters did Agatha Christie call "a > detestable, bombastic, tiresome, egocentric little creep"? Poirot > a descendant of one of the Salem witches? > 6. For what offense were writers Joe Orton and Kenneth Halliwell > sent to prison in 1962? Blasphemy; Sedition > 7. What writer coined the phrase "ships that pass in the night"? Shakespeare > 8. In 2000, for the first time, the Nobel Prize for Literature > was given to an author who wrote primarily in *what language*? Japanese; Chinese > British public school Rugby? > 10. Which country's authors have won more Nobel literature prizes > than any other, even the US? Germany; France > (And apparently someone had trouble counting to 10 questions, so...) > 11. Which English baron held the position of Poet Laureate longer > than anyone else, from 1850 to 1892? Tennyson Pete Gayde |
| msb@vex.net (Mark Brader): Feb 12 12:39AM -0600 Mark Brader: > * Game 2, Round 4 - Canadian - Glenn Gould, Cultural Icon > 1. The house where Gould grew up was named a City of Toronto > historic site. In what area of Toronto is it located? The Beach (accepting Beaches). It's at 32 Southwood Dr. > 2. A young Gould scored a huge (well, huge by classical music > standards) hit with his landmark first recording of the Goldberg > Variations. In what year was it recorded, within 3? 1955 (accepting 1952-58). 3 for Pete. > 3. What country did Gould tour two years later, with great success? USSR. (Accepting Russia as almost correct; not a country then, but all the concerts were in fact in Russia.) 4 for Joshua. 1 for Pete. > 4. Of what 1960s British pop singer was Gould a big fan? Petula Clark. 2 for Pete. > concert with Gould as soloist, essentially saying "if you don't > like this interpretation of this concerto, don't blame me, > blame Gould" Leonard Bernstein. 4 for Pete. > 6. By the way, who originally commissioned the Goldberg variations? Count Hermann Karl von Keyserling. > 7. And who was Goldberg? Count Keyserling's harpsichordist. Any reference to a musician was acceptable. > 8. Okay, now back to actual Canadiana. About *what region of > Canada* did Gould make a well-received radio documentary in 1967, > using a technique he called contrapuntal radio? The North. (It was titled "The Idea of North".) > 9. Gould was a notorious night owl. What iconic Toronto restaurant > was a favorite hangout of his? Fran's. > 10. Gould's many fans have included which tech titan? This person's > company even uses Gould's work in a course for its executives. Steve Jobs. > * Game 2, Round 6 - Literature This was the hardest round in the original game. > 1. According to some sources, the best-selling novel of all time > has sold over 500,000,000 copies. What is it? "Don Quixote". > 2. Which one of her own characters did Agatha Christie call "a > detestable, bombastic, tiresome, egocentric little creep"? Hercule Poirot. 4 for everyone -- Dan Blum, Joshua, Dan Tilque, Calvin, and Pete. > 3. What word did Robert A. Heinlein introduce into the English > language in "Stranger in a Strange Land"? Grok. 4 for Dan Blum, Joshua, and Dan Tilque. > 4. The U2 song "Shadows and Tall Trees" is taken from a chapter > title in what famous book? "Lord of the Flies" (by William Golding). No, no points for "Lord of the Rings"! > 5. What American author, who lived 1920-2012, was purported to be > a descendant of one of the Salem witches? Ray Bradbury. > 6. For what offense were writers Joe Orton and Kenneth Halliwell > sent to prison in 1962? Defacing library books. (Also theft. Anything along these lines was acceptable. The defaced covers are now on display in the Joe Orton Collection.) > 7. What writer coined the phrase "ships that pass in the night"? Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (in "The Theologian's Tale"). > 8. In 2000, for the first time, the Nobel Prize for Literature > was given to an author who wrote primarily in *what language*? Chinese. (Gao Xingjian. Accepting Mandarin.) 3 for Dan Blum. 2 for Pete. > 9. In 1857, Thomas Hughes published what novel about life at the > British public school Rugby? "Tom Brown's School Days". 4 for Dan Blum, Joshua, Dan Tilque, and Calvin. > 10. Which country's authors have won more Nobel literature prizes > than any other, even the US? France. 4 for Dan Blum. 3 for Joshua. 2 for Pete. > (And apparently someone had trouble counting to 10 questions, so...) > 11. Which English baron held the position of Poet Laureate longer > than anyone else, from 1850 to 1892? Alfred Lord Tennyson. 4 for everyone. The day after the original game, "Jeopardy!" asked for the name of the literary post where Tennyson was succeeded in 1896 by "the perhaps less skilled Alfred Austin". And yes, the position really was left vacant for 4 years after Tennyson died. Scores, if there are no errors: GAME 2 ROUNDS-> 2 3 4 6 TOTALS TOPICS-> Geo Sci Can Lit Dan Blum 24 40 0 23 87 Joshua Kreitzer 24 36 4 19 83 Pete Gayde 32 20 10 12 74 Bruce Bowler 32 40 -- -- 72 Dan Tilque 24 32 0 16 72 Don Piven 20 40 -- -- 60 Erland Sommarskog 20 39 -- -- 59 "Calvin" 20 23 0 12 55 -- Mark Brader, Toronto | Thus, "plain english" is the same as msb@vex.net | "near-field spin". --Carl Ginnow My text in this article is in the public domain. |
| Bruce Bowler <bruce.bowler@gmail.com>: Feb 06 02:30PM On Tue, 05 Feb 2019 16:43:01 -0600, Mark Brader wrote: > colors may. > 1. This geographical feature in the southern UK is visible from > France. White cliffs of Dover > 3. This feature in Colorado is a large rock outcropping that > has been turned into an amphitheatre, and used for concerts, for > example one featuring U2. Redrocks > 4. This salt-water arm of the Indian Ocean gets its name from > frequent algae blooms, which turn a certain color after die-off. Red Sea > 5. This region in South Dakota and Wyoming was given by treaty > to the Lakota people. After gold was discovered, the government > appropriated much of the land, including Deadwood. Black hills > 6. In Provence, France, is a region known for growing what colorful > plant? There is a color named after the plant, which is used for its > scent and perhaps medicinal purposes. Lavender > 7. This name applies to a coastal region of Ghana, Africa, and > also to a region in France known for wine. Gold coast > 8. Le Puy lentils from Auvergne, France, derive their color from > the volcanic soil there. What color are they? Dark green > 10. A country in Africa is now the world's largest exporter of > cocoa (or cacao) beans. But its name comes from its original trade > product, which is also the name of a color. Name that country. Ivory Coast > In each case name the element. > 1. This element, #2 in the periodic table, was first discovered > in the Sun. Helium > 2. Named after a planet and at #93 in the periodic table, it is > the first transuranic element. Neptunium > 3. Named after the Greek word for "stench", this element is a > reddish-brown liquid at room temperature. Bromine > 4. Referred to as "brimstone" in the Bible, this element is a > bright yellow crystalline solid at room temperature. Sulfur > 5. With chemical symbol Cs, this is a highly reactive metal, > exploding when it comes in contact with water. It is used in atomic > clocks. Cesium > 6. This element with chemical symbol W has the highest melting > point and highest boiling point of any element. Tungsten > 7. Marie and Pierre Curie discovered the highly radioactive element > radium -- and which other highly radioactive element, named after a > country? Polonium > 8. Named after a European country, this semiconductor is used > with silicon to produce an alloy which is used in high-speed > electronic circuits. Germanium > 9. This gas at #10 in the periodic table is used in combination > with other gases in lighted signs, where it produces a distinctive > reddish color. Neon > 10. At atomic #23, this metal is used with iron, nickel, and small > amounts of carbon to make stainless steel. Vanadium |
| Dan Tilque <dtilque@frontier.com>: Feb 05 10:53PM -0800 Mark Brader wrote: > repeat, but colors may. > 1. This geographical feature in the southern UK is visible from > France. White Cliffs of Dover > 3. This feature in Colorado is a large rock outcropping that > has been turned into an amphitheatre, and used for concerts, > for example one featuring U2. Red Rocks > 4. This salt-water arm of the Indian Ocean gets its name from > frequent algae blooms, which turn a certain color after die-off. Red Sea > 5. This region in South Dakota and Wyoming was given by treaty > to the Lakota people. After gold was discovered, the government > appropriated much of the land, including Deadwood. Black Hills > for its scent and perhaps medicinal purposes. > 7. This name applies to a coastal region of Ghana, Africa, and > also to a region in France known for wine. Gold Coast > 8. Le Puy lentils from Auvergne, France, derive their color from > the volcanic soil there. What color are they? pink > 9. Again in France, name the Mediterranean coastal region that is > home to Cannes and Nice. Cote d'Azur > cocoa (or cacao) beans. But its name comes from its original > trade product, which is also the name of a color. Name that > country. Nigeria > In each case name the element. > 1. This element, #2 in the periodic table, was first discovered > in the Sun. helium > 2. Named after a planet and at #93 in the periodic table, it is > the first transuranic element. plutonium > 3. Named after the Greek word for "stench", this element is a > reddish-brown liquid at room temperature. iodine > 4. Referred to as "brimstone" in the Bible, this element is a > bright yellow crystalline solid at room temperature. sulfur > 5. With chemical symbol Cs, this is a highly reactive metal, > exploding when it comes in contact with water. It is used in > atomic clocks. cesium > 6. This element with chemical symbol W has the highest melting > point and highest boiling point of any element. tungsten > 7. Marie and Pierre Curie discovered the highly radioactive element > radium -- and which other highly radioactive element, named > after a country? polonium > 8. Named after a European country, this semiconductor is used > with silicon to produce an alloy which is used in high-speed > electronic circuits. germanium > 9. This gas at #10 in the periodic table is used in combination > with other gases in lighted signs, where it produces a > distinctive reddish color. neon > 10. At atomic #23, this metal is used with iron, nickel, and small > amounts of carbon to make stainless steel. chromium -- Dan Tilque |
| Erland Sommarskog <esquel@sommarskog.se>: Feb 06 09:15PM +0100 > 1. This geographical feature in the southern UK is visible from > France. White Cliffs of Dover > 3. This feature in Colorado is a large rock outcropping that > has been turned into an amphitheatre, and used for concerts, > for example one featuring U2. Yellowstone > 4. This salt-water arm of the Indian Ocean gets its name from > frequent algae blooms, which turn a certain color after die-off. Red Sea > 5. This region in South Dakota and Wyoming was given by treaty > to the Lakota people. After gold was discovered, the government > appropriated much of the land, including Deadwood. Yellowstone > 7. This name applies to a coastal region of Ghana, Africa, and > also to a region in France known for wine. Gold Coast > 9. Again in France, name the Mediterranean coastal region that is > home to Cannes and Nice. Côte d'Azur > cocoa (or cacao) beans. But its name comes from its original > trade product, which is also the name of a color. Name that > country. Ivory Coast > In each case name the element. > 1. This element, #2 in the periodic table, was first discovered > in the Sun. Helium > 2. Named after a planet and at #93 in the periodic table, it is > the first transuranic element. Neptunium > 3. Named after the Greek word for "stench", this element is a > reddish-brown liquid at room temperature. Bromine > 4. Referred to as "brimstone" in the Bible, this element is a > bright yellow crystalline solid at room temperature. Sulphur > 5. With chemical symbol Cs, this is a highly reactive metal, > exploding when it comes in contact with water. It is used in > atomic clocks. Cesium > 6. This element with chemical symbol W has the highest melting > point and highest boiling point of any element. Wolfram, eh, I mean Tungsten. > 7. Marie and Pierre Curie discovered the highly radioactive element > radium -- and which other highly radioactive element, named > after a country? Polonium > 8. Named after a European country, this semiconductor is used > with silicon to produce an alloy which is used in high-speed > electronic circuits. Germanium > 9. This gas at #10 in the periodic table is used in combination > with other gases in lighted signs, where it produces a > distinctive reddish color. Neon > 10. At atomic #23, this metal is used with iron, nickel, and small > amounts of carbon to make stainless steel. Vanadine |
| Don Piven <don@piven.net>: Feb 05 08:02PM -0600 On 2/5/19 16:43, Mark Brader wrote: > repeat, but colors may. > 1. This geographical feature in the southern UK is visible from > France. White Cliffs of Dover. > 3. This feature in Colorado is a large rock outcropping that > has been turned into an amphitheatre, and used for concerts, > for example one featuring U2. Red Rocks. > 4. This salt-water arm of the Indian Ocean gets its name from > frequent algae blooms, which turn a certain color after die-off. Red Sea. > 5. This region in South Dakota and Wyoming was given by treaty > to the Lakota people. After gold was discovered, the government > appropriated much of the land, including Deadwood. Black Hills. > 6. In Provence, France, is a region known for growing what colorful > plant? There is a color named after the plant, which is used > for its scent and perhaps medicinal purposes. Violet. > 7. This name applies to a coastal region of Ghana, Africa, and > also to a region in France known for wine. Burgundy. > 8. Le Puy lentils from Auvergne, France, derive their color from > the volcanic soil there. What color are they? Black. > cocoa (or cacao) beans. But its name comes from its original > trade product, which is also the name of a color. Name that > country. Ivory Coast. > In each case name the element. > 1. This element, #2 in the periodic table, was first discovered > in the Sun. Helium. > 2. Named after a planet and at #93 in the periodic table, it is > the first transuranic element. Neptunium. > 3. Named after the Greek word for "stench", this element is a > reddish-brown liquid at room temperature. Bromine. > 4. Referred to as "brimstone" in the Bible, this element is a > bright yellow crystalline solid at room temperature. Sulfur. > 5. With chemical symbol Cs, this is a highly reactive metal, > exploding when it comes in contact with water. It is used in > atomic clocks. Cesium. > 6. This element with chemical symbol W has the highest melting > point and highest boiling point of any element. Tungsten. > 7. Marie and Pierre Curie discovered the highly radioactive element > radium -- and which other highly radioactive element, named > after a country? Polonium. > 8. Named after a European country, this semiconductor is used > with silicon to produce an alloy which is used in high-speed > electronic circuits. Germanium. > 9. This gas at #10 in the periodic table is used in combination > with other gases in lighted signs, where it produces a > distinctive reddish color. Neon. > 10. At atomic #23, this metal is used with iron, nickel, and small > amounts of carbon to make stainless steel. Vanadium. |
| tool@panix.com (Dan Blum): Feb 05 11:08PM > * Game 2, Round 2 - Geography - Colorful Locations > 1. This geographical feature in the southern UK is visible from > France. White Cliffs of Dover > 4. This salt-water arm of the Indian Ocean gets its name from > frequent algae blooms, which turn a certain color after die-off. Red Sea > 5. This region in South Dakota and Wyoming was given by treaty > to the Lakota people. After gold was discovered, the government > appropriated much of the land, including Deadwood. Black Hills > 6. In Provence, France, is a region known for growing what colorful > plant? There is a color named after the plant, which is used > for its scent and perhaps medicinal purposes. lavender > 7. This name applies to a coastal region of Ghana, Africa, and > also to a region in France known for wine. Gold Coast > 8. Le Puy lentils from Auvergne, France, derive their color from > the volcanic soil there. What color are they? black > 9. Again in France, name the Mediterranean coastal region that is > home to Cannes and Nice. Blue Riviera > cocoa (or cacao) beans. But its name comes from its original > trade product, which is also the name of a color. Name that > country. Cote d'Ivoire > * Game 2, Round 3 - Science - Elementary, My Dear Watson > 1. This element, #2 in the periodic table, was first discovered > in the Sun. helium > 2. Named after a planet and at #93 in the periodic table, it is > the first transuranic element. neptunium > 3. Named after the Greek word for "stench", this element is a > reddish-brown liquid at room temperature. bromine > 4. Referred to as "brimstone" in the Bible, this element is a > bright yellow crystalline solid at room temperature. sulfur > 5. With chemical symbol Cs, this is a highly reactive metal, > exploding when it comes in contact with water. It is used in > atomic clocks. cesium > 6. This element with chemical symbol W has the highest melting > point and highest boiling point of any element. tungsten > 7. Marie and Pierre Curie discovered the highly radioactive element > radium -- and which other highly radioactive element, named > after a country? polonium > 8. Named after a European country, this semiconductor is used > with silicon to produce an alloy which is used in high-speed > electronic circuits. germanium > 9. This gas at #10 in the periodic table is used in combination > with other gases in lighted signs, where it produces a > distinctive reddish color. neon > 10. At atomic #23, this metal is used with iron, nickel, and small > amounts of carbon to make stainless steel. chromium -- _______________________________________________________________________ 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>: Feb 06 01:27AM msb@vex.net (Mark Brader) wrote in news:zMednRTSYMXojMfBnZ2dnUU7- > repeat, but colors may. > 1. This geographical feature in the southern UK is visible from > France. The White Cliffs of Dover > 3. This feature in Colorado is a large rock outcropping that > has been turned into an amphitheatre, and used for concerts, > for example one featuring U2. Red Rocks > 5. This region in South Dakota and Wyoming was given by treaty > to the Lakota people. After gold was discovered, the government > appropriated much of the land, including Deadwood. Black Hills > 7. This name applies to a coastal region of Ghana, Africa, and > also to a region in France known for wine. Gold Coast > 9. Again in France, name the Mediterranean coastal region that is > home to Cannes and Nice. Cote d'Azur > cocoa (or cacao) beans. But its name comes from its original > trade product, which is also the name of a color. Name that > country. Ivory Coast > In each case name the element. > 1. This element, #2 in the periodic table, was first discovered > in the Sun. helium > 2. Named after a planet and at #93 in the periodic table, it is > the first transuranic element. neptunium > 3. Named after the Greek word for "stench", this element is a > reddish-brown liquid at room temperature. bromine > 4. Referred to as "brimstone" in the Bible, this element is a > bright yellow crystalline solid at room temperature. sulfur > 5. With chemical symbol Cs, this is a highly reactive metal, > exploding when it comes in contact with water. It is used in > atomic clocks. cesium > 6. This element with chemical symbol W has the highest melting > point and highest boiling point of any element. tungsten > 7. Marie and Pierre Curie discovered the highly radioactive element > radium -- and which other highly radioactive element, named > after a country? polonium > 8. Named after a European country, this semiconductor is used > with silicon to produce an alloy which is used in high-speed > electronic circuits. germanium > 9. This gas at #10 in the periodic table is used in combination > with other gases in lighted signs, where it produces a > distinctive reddish color. neon -- Joshua Kreitzer gromit82@hotmail.com |
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