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"Tempus Fugit"
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on 08/12/2006 at 10:19:37PM
Edited: 11/8/08 23:37 Total Posts: 376 |
What General forum doesn't have a General Knowledge quiz, well, now this one does.
In this thread General Knowledge questions will be asked and you, the ppl, must give answers. After this first question, the winner will be stated here and then will have to give a question; and so on and so forth. Please don't use the internet, cause where's the fun in that.
The author of the question has to tell people who guess whetehr they are correct or wrong.
Rules
1)If no-one gets the answer within 24 hours of it being posted then the person who set it must ask a new one.
2)If no new question is set within 5 hours someone else will have to set a new question.
3)If you find out the answer on the internet(i.e.Google,Wikipedia) then you can't enter.
4)If you answer a question, you will get a point, providing that you also set a question.
5)No points will be added to the setter's total if no-one answers their question (Because than you could just set a really hard question that no-one would get)
Scoreboard
Machie = 2 Points
Kawada = 12 Points
Grandprix = 3 Points
tnc = 23 Points
schummi = 4 Points
Sunflower = 8 Points
Nin = 27 Points
Der Nazi = 10 Points
Smedlos = 4 Points
Very_Metal = 2 Points
Alfonse = 11 Points
Vampyr = 12 Points
Coo Coo = 3 Points
Chaos = 6 Points
Timmargh = 5 Points
Hedfix = 3 Points
gr13ve = 3 Points
Revolver Ocelot = 3 Points
Dragonlance = 18 Points
Garin = 3 Points
Dana Scully = 2 Points
Hippyman = 4 Points
pete_21 = 5 Points
Leader Board
#1 = Nin = 27 Points
#2 = tnc = 23 Points
#3 = Dragonlance = 18 Points
#4 = Kawada = 12 Points
#4 = Vampyr = 12 Points
#5 = Alfonse = 11 Points
#6 = Der Nazi = 10 Points
#7 = Sunflower = 8 Points
#8 = Chaos = 6 Points
#9 = Timmargh = 5 Points
#9 = pete_21 = 5 Points
#10 = Smedlos = 4 Points
#10 = Hippyman = 4 Points
#10 = schummi = 4 Points
please be patient as i will get round to updating the leauge table + the Leader board.
In order to get on the leader board, you must be on the Scorebord with more than 3 points
Also to note: Ridiculous/non general knowlegde questions will not be accepted as proper questions (e.g."do i have to set a question now" or "what is my favourite colour").
I Reserve the Right to award, take away points and to alter or add new rules.
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Shepps 123
"Tempus Fugit"
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on 25/06/2008 at 12:42:48PM
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jubbachainsaw wrote:
> A sporadic but natural reversing of the surface air pressure
> pattern, normally with the South Pacific Ocean
Correct, also known as El Nino Southern Oscillation
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jubbachainsaw
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on 25/06/2008 at 12:36:10PM
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A sporadic but natural reversing of the surface air pressure pattern, normally with the South Pacific Ocean
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Shepps 123
"Tempus Fugit"
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on 25/06/2008 at 12:23:22PM
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in geography, what is ENSO?
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Dragonlance
"I don't believe it"
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on 08/06/2008 at 10:07:47AM
Edited: 8/6/08 10:09 Total Posts: 913
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Vampyr wrote:
> something makes me think its blue
And blue it is....correct Vampyr, over to you :-)
Mind you Shepps, blue could look grey in a certain light
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Shepps 123
"Tempus Fugit"
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on 07/06/2008 at 1:48:57PM
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i think its grey, im sure i remeber seeing at a zoo once.
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Vampyr
"Previously Vampyr"
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on 07/06/2008 at 9:27:26AM
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something makes me think its blue
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Dragonlance
"I don't believe it"
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on 06/06/2008 at 6:48:42PM
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Shepps 123 wrote:
> correct!
So, next question - not really that topical:)
What colour is a giraffe's tongue?
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Dragonlance
"I don't believe it"
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on 05/06/2008 at 8:40:57PM
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Shepps 123 wrote:
> Fine ill set a new question
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> What are the names of Britains 2 new supercarriers?
Proposed names for these new 'class' of carriers will be HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales
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Shepps 123
"Tempus Fugit"
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on 04/06/2008 at 8:51:08PM
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Fine ill set a new question
What are the names of Britains 2 new supercarriers?
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Grandprix
"Too Orangy For Crow"
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on 28/05/2008 at 8:54:16PM
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Yeah, I know Vampyr was first. I was just confirming it. :)
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Dragonlance
"I don't believe it"
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on 28/05/2008 at 8:53:27PM
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Vampyr wrote:
> yeah, that one was lance's
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> and ill go with no.
Soz to Grandprix but Vampyr crossed the line first - magnum of champagne on its way:)
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Grandprix
"Too Orangy For Crow"
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on 28/05/2008 at 7:37:43PM
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The answer is no. He is widely considered as one of the greatest drivers never to win the World Championship.
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Vampyr
"Previously Vampyr"
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on 28/05/2008 at 7:16:14PM
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yeah, that one was lance's
and ill go with no.
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Dragonlance
"I don't believe it"
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on 28/05/2008 at 6:30:18PM
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Shepps 123 wrote:
> Vampyr wrote:
> Well if Dragonlance is wrong and its not Blue Whale, it must be
> the Elephant (African ones are bigger than Asian ones? or is it
> the other way around?)
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> Either way, theres an Elephant in the room. *holds up his sign*
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> ill give u that cos it is the blue whale and i didn't give it to
> hippyman because he went with the whale shark.
I guess that's me then, so here's a topical one at the moment...
Did Stirling Moss ever win the F1 World Championship?
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Shepps 123
"Tempus Fugit"
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on 27/05/2008 at 11:01:14PM
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Vampyr wrote:
> Well if Dragonlance is wrong and its not Blue Whale, it must be
> the Elephant (African ones are bigger than Asian ones? or is it
> the other way around?)
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> Either way, theres an Elephant in the room. *holds up his sign*
ill give u that cos it is the blue whale and i didn't give it to hippyman because he went with the whale shark.
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Vampyr
"Previously Vampyr"
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on 27/05/2008 at 12:00:53AM
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Well if Dragonlance is wrong and its not Blue Whale, it must be the Elephant (African ones are bigger than Asian ones? or is it the other way around?)
Either way, theres an Elephant in the room. *holds up his sign*
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Shepps 123
"Tempus Fugit"
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on 26/05/2008 at 11:18:06PM
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hippyman wrote:
> I can't remember if it is a mammal or a fish, but if it is a
> mammal, the whale shark.
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> Thing thats confusing me, whales are mammals and sharks are
> fish, sadly my answer is made up of both so just praying that the
> whale shark is a mammal, although now thinking of it... it's
> going to be a fish :S
No thats the wrong answer. However the whale shark is the largest living fish species.
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hippyman
"Proud Gashead!"
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on 26/05/2008 at 7:26:32PM
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I can't remember if it is a mammal or a fish, but if it is a mammal, the whale shark.
Thing thats confusing me, whales are mammals and sharks are fish, sadly my answer is made up of both so just praying that the whale shark is a mammal, although now thinking of it... it's going to be a fish :S
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Dragonlance
"I don't believe it"
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on 26/05/2008 at 1:57:17PM
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Shepps 123 wrote:
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> What is the largest mammal in the world currently?
Go for the Blue Whale
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Shepps 123
"Tempus Fugit"
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on 26/05/2008 at 1:05:30PM
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nothing has been done 4 a while, so:
What is the largest mammal in the world currently?
i had this in a general knowledge quiz the other day.
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Dragonlance
"I don't believe it"
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on 15/05/2008 at 9:09:33PM
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tnc wrote:
> Considering it's always banded round in the media to do with
> asylum seekers and I think I've heard the word defined before -
> the fear of 'foreigners' ?
Well done tnc, I'll accept the answer but strictly speaking it's the fear of strangers - which could include foreigners or infact anybody you don't know really ie a stranger:) but whatever, you have the 'point'.
Correct, but just missed it Hippyman.
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hippyman
"Proud Gashead!"
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on 15/05/2008 at 8:51:15PM
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Dragonlance wrote:
> They beat Shrewsbury, 3-1 right?
Correct!
> What is Xenophobia the fear of?
Foreigners, but tnc beat me to it! Well done!
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tnc
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on 15/05/2008 at 8:21:27PM
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Considering it's always banded round in the media to do with asylum seekers and I think I've heard the word defined before - the fear of 'foreigners' ?
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Dragonlance
"I don't believe it"
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on 15/05/2008 at 7:38:44PM
Edited: 15/5/08 19:42 Total Posts: 913
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They beat Shrewsbury, 3-1 right?
Next question:
What is Xenophobia the fear of?
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hippyman
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on 15/05/2008 at 12:10:56AM
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Well done! Pretty obvious knowing me. Your question Dragonlance
*or if you want extra credit, who did they beat and what was the score?*
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Dragonlance
"I don't believe it"
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on 14/05/2008 at 9:00:53PM
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hippyman wrote:
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> Ok, question time. Who won the Coca-Cola League 2 Play-off
> Finals in the 2006/2007 football season?
Knowing your footballing associations, and this is just pure guess work, I'll go with Bristol Rovers:)
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hippyman
"Proud Gashead!"
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on 14/05/2008 at 7:33:59PM
Edited: 14/5/08 19:34 Total Posts: 1993
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Bit of a shock that i got this right, although did manage to check my photos and indeed they were dark blue (weirdly, they aren't baby blue - just like a saphire blue, only lightening after a few weeks).
Ok, question time. Who won the Coca-Cola League 2 Play-off Finals in the 2006/2007 football season?
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Dragonlance
"I don't believe it"
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on 14/05/2008 at 6:44:10PM
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hippyman wrote:
> Blue? Hence "baby blue"?
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> I can't be bothered to find my baby pics to see what coloured
> eyes I had at birth.
You got it in one Hippyman - good ole baby blue:) Over to you...
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hippyman
"Proud Gashead!"
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on 14/05/2008 at 1:45:36PM
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Blue? Hence "baby blue"?
I can't be bothered to find my baby pics to see what coloured eyes I had at birth.
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Dragonlance
"I don't believe it"
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on 13/05/2008 at 7:21:26PM
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Very_Metal wrote:
> white. i saw stevie wonder.
> points please.
Ha ha, sorry nil points:(
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Very_Metal
"you've got a beard"
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on 13/05/2008 at 7:06:58PM
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white. i saw stevie wonder.
points please.
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Dragonlance
"I don't believe it"
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on 13/05/2008 at 7:04:53PM
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Dragonlance wrote:
> tnc wrote:
> The Volkswagen, offered by the Nazis as an incentive with
> Strength through Joy
>
> OK tnc, but which People's Car (VW)?:)
So no tnc and no answer: The answer was the Beetle.
Another teaser:
What colour are a babies eyes at birth?
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Dragonlance
"I don't believe it"
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on 07/05/2008 at 7:07:40PM
Total Posts: 913
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hippyman wrote:
> Actually surprised I answered that question correctly though :s
Well you did and it was correct, so feel elated:)
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Dragonlance
"I don't believe it"
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on 07/05/2008 at 7:04:38PM
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tnc wrote:
> The Volkswagen, offered by the Nazis as an incentive with
> Strength through Joy
OK tnc, but which People's Car (VW)?:)
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hippyman
"Proud Gashead!"
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on 06/05/2008 at 9:19:53PM
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Dragonlance wrote:
> Probably too busy decorating or watching 'cinemascope' Hippyman,
> so I'll set the next question:)
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> Which car was originally made as the People's car?
whoops...ah well, Don't mind handing the questioning over to you. You were right, too busy decorating. I could have asked the question how many shades of Dulux are in my room, but that would be too hard!
Actually surprised I answered that question correctly though :s
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tnc
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on 06/05/2008 at 7:37:57PM
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The Volkswagen, offered by the Nazis as an incentive with Strength through Joy
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Dragonlance
"I don't believe it"
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on 06/05/2008 at 7:36:23PM
Total Posts: 913
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Probably too busy decorating or watching 'cinemascope' Hippyman, so I'll set the next question:)
Which car was originally made as the People's car?
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Dragonlance
"I don't believe it"
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on 02/05/2008 at 10:22:37PM
Total Posts: 913
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hippyman wrote:
> Looking at my old GameBoy games the word that sounds remotely
> Russian is "Pajitnov". But don't know if that's the
> name of the producer or manufacturer - or the inventer.
Well done, Hippyman ...
Alexey Pajitnov, a mathematician invented Tetris in 1985...
over to you:)
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