- Calvin's Quiz #557 - 3 Updates
- QFTCICR19 Game 6, Rounds 2-3: "twin" cities, DPRK - 6 Updates
- Calvin's Quiz #556 - ANSWERS & SCORES - 1 Update
| Calvin <334152@gmail.com>: Mar 28 08:49PM -0700 1 Which fictional character created by James Thurber has been portrayed on film by Danny Kaye and Ben Stiller? 2 Which 18th century poet was known as 'The Bard of Ayrshire'? 3 What should a person suffering from coeliac disease avoid eating? 4 In relation to a series of treaties, what four words does the acronym SALT stand for? 5 Motown music originated in which US city? 6 What naturally occurring objects might be pectoral, pelvic, or caudal (among others)? 7 Aragon and Andalusia are regions in which European country? 8 Associated with Kylie Minogue, Rick Astley and Bananarama among others, which English songwriting and record producing trio had great success from the mid 1980s to early 1990s? All 3 surnames required. 9 Which sport is also known as pugilism? 10 A 1962 non-fiction bestseller by Helen Gurley Brown was titled "Sex and the … what"? Please supply the TWO missing words. cheers, calvin |
| msb@vex.net (Mark Brader): Mar 28 11:18PM -0500 "Calvin": > 1 Which fictional character created by James Thurber has been > portrayed on film by Danny Kaye and Ben Stiller? Mitty. Walter Mitty. > 2 Which 18th century poet was known as 'The Bard of Ayrshire'? Burns. > 3 What should a person suffering from coeliac disease avoid eating? Gluten. > 4 In relation to a series of treaties, what four words does the > acronym SALT stand for? Strategic Arms Limitation Talks. > 5 Motown music originated in which US city? Detroit. > 6 What naturally occurring objects might be pectoral, pelvic, or > caudal (among others)? Fins? > 7 Aragon and Andalusia are regions in which European country? Spain. > others, which English songwriting and record producing trio had > great success from the mid 1980s to early 1990s? All 3 surnames > required. Johnson, Johnson, and Johnson. Was I close? :-) > 9 Which sport is also known as pugilism? Boxing. If we must describe it as a sport. > 10 A 1962 non-fiction bestseller by Helen Gurley Brown was titled > "Sex and the ... what"? Please supply the TWO missing words. Single Girl. -- Mark Brader | ...politicians are forever seeking a "level playing field": Toronto | it lets them talk out of both sides of their mouth. msb@vex.net | --Roland Hutchinson My text in this article is in the public domain. |
| Erland Sommarskog <esquel@sommarskog.se>: Mar 29 08:41AM +0100 > 2 Which 18th century poet was known as 'The Bard of Ayrshire'? Lord Byron > 5 Motown music originated in which US city? Memphis > 7 Aragon and Andalusia are regions in which European country? Spain > 9 Which sport is also known as pugilism? Boxing |
| tool@panix.com (Dan Blum): Mar 28 01:51PM > * Game 6, Round 2 - Geography - "Twin" Cities > 1. Large Greek city and a city in northeastern Georgia (home to > the University of Georgia). Athens > 2. Second-largest city in Florida, and second-largest city in > Russia. St. Petersburg > 3. Large Italian city in Lazio region (located on the river Tiber), > and a city in upstate New York (near Utica). Rome > 4. University city in Southern Ontario, Canada, and a municipality > in Belgium known for its association with a famous battle. Waterloo > 5. City in central Scotland, located on the river Tay; a town > outside of Ottawa, located on the Tay River; and the largest > city in Western Australia. Perth > 6. One of the largest cities in Illinois, near Chicago; one of > the largest cities in Colorado, near Denver; and a town just > north of Toronto. Rockford > 7. Most populous city in Maine, and the most populous city in > Oregon. Portland > 8. Third-largest city in Italy, and a city that is one of the > wealthiest in southern Florida. Naples > 9. Large city in Ohio near the Michigan border, and a UN World > Heritage city and province (near Madrid, Spain) known for its > sword craftsmanship. Toledo > 10. An industrial city which is the second-most-populous in the > United Kingdom, and the most populous city in Alabama. Birmingham > * Game 6, Round 3 - History - North Korea > 1. Which three countries border North Korea? South Korea, China, and Russia > 2. North Korea prefers to be known in English as the DPRK. > What's that stand for? Democratic People's Republic of Korea > 3. Since the founding of North Korea in 1949, how many leaders > (including the current one) have ruled over it? 3 > 4. In 1968 the North Koreans captured a US naval spy ship and > held its crew for almost a year. The ship was named after > which Indian tribe? Pueblo > 5. What is the currency of North Korea? won > 7. During the Korean War, the son of which famous leader was killed > in combat while fighting for the North Koreans? Mao > 8. In 1983 the North Koreans unsuccessfully attempted to assassinate > the president of South Korea by using an explosive device -- > while he was on a state visit to which third country? Japan; Indonesia > 9. In 1994, which former US president visited North Korea to > discuss a nuclear agreement with its then leader Kim Il-Sung? Carter > 10. Canada does not have an embassy in North Korea. Which other > country's embassy represents Canadians there? Australia -- _______________________________________________________________________ Dan Blum tool@panix.com "I wouldn't have believed it myself if I hadn't just made it up." |
| Erland Sommarskog <esquel@sommarskog.se>: Mar 28 08:23PM +0100 > name in English. Give it. > 1. Large Greek city and a city in northeastern Georgia (home to > the University of Georgia). Athens > 2. Second-largest city in Florida, and second-largest city in > Russia. St Petersburg > 3. Large Italian city in Lazio region (located on the river Tiber), > and a city in upstate New York (near Utica). Rome > 4. University city in Southern Ontario, Canada, and a municipality > in Belgium known for its association with a famous battle. Waterloo > 5. City in central Scotland, located on the river Tay; a town > outside of Ottawa, located on the Tay River; and the largest > city in Western Australia. Perth > 7. Most populous city in Maine, and the most populous city in > Oregon. Portland > 8. Third-largest city in Italy, and a city that is one of the > wealthiest in southern Florida. Naples > 9. Large city in Ohio near the Michigan border, and a UN World > Heritage city and province (near Madrid, Spain) known for its > sword craftsmanship. Toledo > 10. An industrial city which is the second-most-populous in the > United Kingdom, and the most populous city in Alabama. Birmingham > * Game 6, Round 3 - History - North Korea > 1. Which three countries border North Korea? Russia, China and South Korea > 2. North Korea prefers to be known in English as the DPRK. > What's that stand for? Democratic People's Republic of Korea > 3. Since the founding of North Korea in 1949, how many leaders > (including the current one) have ruled over it? Three. > 4. In 1968 the North Koreans captured a US naval spy ship and > held its crew for almost a year. The ship was named after > which Indian tribe? Cherokee > 5. What is the currency of North Korea? Gulp! Won? > the soccer World Cup, they surprisingly beat Italy to proceed > to the second round. Name either the year or the host country > for that year's event. It happened in England 1966. And when South Korea played against Italy in the World Cup 2002 (in South Korea), you could see banners in the audience remembering the Italians of this event. > 7. During the Korean War, the son of which famous leader was killed > in combat while fighting for the North Koreans? Mao > 8. In 1983 the North Koreans unsuccessfully attempted to assassinate > the president of South Korea by using an explosive device -- > while he was on a state visit to which third country? Japan > 9. In 1994, which former US president visited North Korea to > discuss a nuclear agreement with its then leader Kim Il-Sung? Jimmy Carter > 10. Canada does not have an embassy in North Korea. Which other > country's embassy represents Canadians there? Sweden |
| msb@vex.net (Mark Brader): Mar 28 03:23PM -0500 Erland Sommarskog: > Gulp! Won? Is that won guess or two? :-) -- Mark Brader, Toronto, msb@vex.net "Insecurity is the norm. If any ... voting machine, operating system, [or] database ... is ever built completely vulnerability-free, it'll be the first time in the history of mankind." --Bruce Schneier |
| Joshua Kreitzer <gromit82@hotmail.com>: Mar 29 12:45AM msb@vex.net (Mark Brader) wrote in news:xLudnXj5xIQV5wHBnZ2dnUU7- > name in English. Give it. > 1. Large Greek city and a city in northeastern Georgia (home to > the University of Georgia). Athens > 2. Second-largest city in Florida, and second-largest city in > Russia. St. Petersburg > 3. Large Italian city in Lazio region (located on the river Tiber), > and a city in upstate New York (near Utica). Rome > 4. University city in Southern Ontario, Canada, and a municipality > in Belgium known for its association with a famous battle. Waterloo > 5. City in central Scotland, located on the river Tay; a town > outside of Ottawa, located on the Tay River; and the largest > city in Western Australia. Perth > 6. One of the largest cities in Illinois, near Chicago; one of > the largest cities in Colorado, near Denver; and a town just > north of Toronto. Aurora > 7. Most populous city in Maine, and the most populous city in > Oregon. Portland > 8. Third-largest city in Italy, and a city that is one of the > wealthiest in southern Florida. Venice; Naples > 9. Large city in Ohio near the Michigan border, and a UN World > Heritage city and province (near Madrid, Spain) known for its > sword craftsmanship. Toledo > 10. An industrial city which is the second-most-populous in the > United Kingdom, and the most populous city in Alabama. Birmingham > * Game 6, Round 3 - History - North Korea > 1. Which three countries border North Korea? China, Russia, South Korea > 2. North Korea prefers to be known in English as the DPRK. > What's that stand for? Democratic People's Republic of Korea > 3. Since the founding of North Korea in 1949, how many leaders > (including the current one) have ruled over it? 3 > 4. In 1968 the North Koreans captured a US naval spy ship and > held its crew for almost a year. The ship was named after > which Indian tribe? Pueblo > 5. What is the currency of North Korea? won > the soccer World Cup, they surprisingly beat Italy to proceed > to the second round. Name either the year or the host country > for that year's event. 1966 > 7. During the Korean War, the son of which famous leader was killed > in combat while fighting for the North Koreans? Mao Zedong > 8. In 1983 the North Koreans unsuccessfully attempted to assassinate > the president of South Korea by using an explosive device -- > while he was on a state visit to which third country? Japan > 9. In 1994, which former US president visited North Korea to > discuss a nuclear agreement with its then leader Kim Il-Sung? Jimmy Carter > 10. Canada does not have an embassy in North Korea. Which other > country's embassy represents Canadians there? Sweden -- Joshua Kreitzer gromit82@hotmail.com |
| Calvin <334152@gmail.com>: Mar 28 06:08PM -0700 On Thursday, March 28, 2019 at 5:41:01 PM UTC+10, Mark Brader wrote: > name in English. Give it. > 1. Large Greek city and a city in northeastern Georgia (home to > the University of Georgia). Athens > 2. Second-largest city in Florida, and second-largest city in > Russia. St Petersburg > 3. Large Italian city in Lazio region (located on the river Tiber), > and a city in upstate New York (near Utica). Rome I'm from Utica :-) > 4. University city in Southern Ontario, Canada, and a municipality > in Belgium known for its association with a famous battle. Waterloo > 5. City in central Scotland, located on the river Tay; a town > outside of Ottawa, located on the Tay River; and the largest > city in Western Australia. Perth > north of Toronto. > 7. Most populous city in Maine, and the most populous city in > Oregon. Portland > 8. Third-largest city in Italy, and a city that is one of the > wealthiest in southern Florida. Milan, Turin > 9. Large city in Ohio near the Michigan border, and a UN World > Heritage city and province (near Madrid, Spain) known for its > sword craftsmanship. Toledo > 10. An industrial city which is the second-most-populous in the > United Kingdom, and the most populous city in Alabama. Birmingham They were good fun :-) > * Game 6, Round 3 - History - North Korea > 1. Which three countries border North Korea? China, Russia, South Korea > 2. North Korea prefers to be known in English as the DPRK. > What's that stand for? Democratic People's Republic of Korea > 3. Since the founding of North Korea in 1949, how many leaders > (including the current one) have ruled over it? 3 > held its crew for almost a year. The ship was named after > which Indian tribe? > 5. What is the currency of North Korea? Won > the soccer World Cup, they surprisingly beat Italy to proceed > to the second round. Name either the year or the host country > for that year's event. 1966 > 7. During the Korean War, the son of which famous leader was killed > in combat while fighting for the North Koreans? Kim, Park > while he was on a state visit to which third country? > 9. In 1994, which former US president visited North Korea to > discuss a nuclear agreement with its then leader Kim Il-Sung? Clinton > 10. Canada does not have an embassy in North Korea. Which other > country's embassy represents Canadians there? cheers, calvin |
| Erland Sommarskog <esquel@sommarskog.se>: Mar 29 08:37AM +0100 > Erland Sommarskog: >> Gulp! Won? > Is that won guess or two? :-) I suspect it is a lost guess. :-( |
| Calvin <334152@gmail.com>: Mar 28 08:47PM -0700 On Monday, March 25, 2019 at 9:09:00 AM UTC+10, Calvin wrote: > My stocks have been replenished :-) > 1 Which 2009 Todd Phillips movie featured a cameo from Mike Tyson? The Hangover No-one got this > 2 In the novel '20,000 Leagues Under The Sea' what was the name of the captain of the submarine Nautilus? [Captain] Nemo > 3 From which European country is Stella Artois beer traditionally brewed? Belgium > 4 Along with English, what is the official language of Pakistan? Urdu > 5 Which British group has a 1994 hit with 'Parklife'? Blur No-one got this > 6 Crucial to the plot, the action in the 1982 film "E.T the Extra-Terrestrial" takes place in and around which celebration? Halloween > 7 In mathematics, what is the value of the base of the natural logarithm, to one decimal place? 2.7 > 8 What physical handicap does a myopic person suffer from? Short / Near Sighted > 9 Coal is predominantly composed of which element? Carbon > 10 The late rapper Tupac Shukar was named after Tupac Amaru II, a revolutionary leader in which South American country? Peru Singleton for Dan T. And it should be "Shakur" as Mark pointed out. Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q5 Q6 Q7 Q8 Q9 Q10 TOTAL TB Quiz 556 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 7 28 Mark Brader 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 7 28 Dan Blum 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 6 23 Dan Tilque 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 5 22 Erland S 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 4 18 Pete Gayde - - - - - - - - - - --- ---------- 0 5 4 4 0 2 4 4 5 1 29 58% Congratulations Mark and Dan B. cheers, calvin |
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