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"Tempus Fugit"
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on 08/12/2006 at 10:19:37PM
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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 people, 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 whether 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 = 33 Points
Garin = 3 Points
Dana Scully = 2 Points
Hippyman = 4 Points
pete_21 = 21 Points
theweirdo666 = 3 Points
ButchML = 1 Point
Sonic Chris = 17 Points
Numnut = 4 Points
Leader Board
#1 = Dragonlance = 33 Points
#2 = Nin = 27 Points
#3 = tnc = 23 Points
#4 = pete_21 = 21 Points
#5 = Sonic Chris = 17 Points
#6 = Kawada = 12 Points
#6 = Vampyr = 12 Points
#7 = Alfonse = 11 Points
#8 = Der Nazi = 10 Points
#9 = Sunflower = 8 Points
#10 = Chaos = 6 Points
#11 = Timmargh = 5 Points
#12 = Smedlos = 4 Points
#12 = Hippyman = 4 Points
#12 = schummi = 4 Points
#12 = Numnut = 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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Dragonlance
"Bordo della verita"
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on 02/11/2009 at 7:16:31PM
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Sonic Chris wrote:
> Indeed! The largest known star is VY Canis Majoris
Nice one SC.
Next question:
Boston, Mass is home to four major sporting clubs - Boston Bruins (NHL), New England Patriots (American Football), Boston Red Sox (Baseball) and one other - name the team and their sport.
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pete_21
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on 02/11/2009 at 9:50:17PM
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Is it The Boston Celtics (Basketball) ?.
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Sonic Chris
"It's Spelt Jersalem"
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on 02/11/2009 at 9:51:06PM
Edited: 2/11/09 21:52 Total Posts: 991
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Or it could be New England Revolution (football-or soccer as they say)
*EDIT* then again, that's not a specific Boston team, it's a Mass. team. Probably is the Celtics.
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pete_21
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on 02/11/2009 at 9:59:35PM
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Be interesting to see which of us is right Chris.Although don't most Americans pretty much ignore soccer ?.
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Dragonlance
"Bordo della verita"
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on 02/11/2009 at 10:47:35PM
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pete_21 wrote:
> Is it The Boston Celtics (Basketball) ?.
It most certainly is - they play in a very fetching green kit - what else :-D They share the same stadium as The Bruins, which in turn is part of North Station - yes, as it sounds - a rail terminus!
Well done Pete, bad luck SC - but not by much:-)
With you sir.....
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pete_21
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on 03/11/2009 at 12:03:20AM
Edited: 3/11/09 0:07 Total Posts: 1919
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Cool,thanks DL.
Quentin Tarantino directed a single scene which was included in the film Sin City.How much was QT reportedly paid for directing this one scene ?.
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Numnut
"Look! There's a cow"
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on 03/11/2009 at 2:11:44PM
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pete_21 wrote:
> Cool,thanks DL.
>
> Quentin Tarantino directed a single scene which was included in
> the film Sin City.How much was QT reportedly paid for directing
> this one scene ?.
.....in a fairly Dr Evil kind of way..........One MILLION DOLLARS!
>Cue evil laughing.......
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Sonic Chris
"It's Spelt Jersalem"
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on 03/11/2009 at 3:56:03PM
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Haha heard this story, wasn't it something stupid like a dollar? Good film though.
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pete_21
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on 03/11/2009 at 5:02:39PM
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Numnut you are out by almost a million dollars mate ! :)
Chris,you however are spot on sir.QT did indeed earn just a single US dollar for the scene he directed in the film Sin City.Very well done.
Your turn mate.
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Sonic Chris
"It's Spelt Jersalem"
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on 03/11/2009 at 5:09:44PM
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Thanks pete :D I wasn't completely certain it was a dollar, but i knew it was a ridiculously low amount, it was part of some deal he had with thingy who did Kill Bill 2.
Anyway, next question.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is one of the most famous composers from the classical period. What is his full baptismal name?
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Numnut
"Look! There's a cow"
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on 03/11/2009 at 5:40:04PM
Total Posts: 69
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Sonic Chris wrote:
> Thanks pete :D I wasn't completely certain it was a dollar, but i
> knew it was a ridiculously low amount, it was part of some deal
> he had with thingy who did Kill Bill 2.
>
> Anyway, next question.
>
> Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is one of the most famous composers from
> the classical period. What is his full baptismal name?
"Johannes Chrysostomus Wolfgangus Theophilus Mozart"
I wish my name was that impressive!
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Sonic Chris
"It's Spelt Jersalem"
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on 03/11/2009 at 5:49:41PM
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Is that from memory? :P Indeed it is. Alot of people believe Amadeus was actually in his name, when it wasn't at all. Even the film is called Amadeus. Your go Numnut (s) :P
Can i call you Numnuts from now on? It just sounds better :D And it implies your a plural entity :D
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Numnut
"Look! There's a cow"
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on 03/11/2009 at 6:06:42PM
Total Posts: 69
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Sonic Chris wrote:
> Is that from memory? :P Indeed it is. Alot of people believe
> Amadeus was actually in his name, when it wasn't at all. Even the
> film is called Amadeus. Your go Numnut (s) :P
Kawasaki celebrated a significant aniversary of one of their motorbike models this year - which bike model and how old is it?
> Can i call you Numnuts from now on? It just sounds better :D
> And it implies your a plural entity :D
Yep thats fine, I most likely wont notice the extra letter anyway!
I hope I now wont be expected to do the work of two people. If thats the case, the s will have to go!
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Sonic Chris
"It's Spelt Jersalem"
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on 03/11/2009 at 6:20:36PM
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One thing i don't really know anything about is bikes. That failed drugs test answer i gave was just a fluke. Couldn't even name you a model to best honest lol...
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pete_21
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on 03/11/2009 at 6:34:11PM
Edited: 3/11/09 18:34 Total Posts: 1919
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25 years of the Ninja (sounds like some crappy video from the 80's!)
I'm sulking now as they have been out around for quarter of a century and I'm still not allowed one :(
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Numnut
"Look! There's a cow"
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on 03/11/2009 at 6:42:08PM
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pete_21 wrote:
> 25 years of the Ninja (sounds like some crappy video from the
> 80's!)
>
Exactly! All yours.......
> I'm sulking now as they have been out around for quarter of a
> century and I'm still not allowed one :(
Me neither, they do cost more than our current car though!
Did have a test ride on one earlier in the year tho' and it was like a rocket ship, cruising nicely at 50, thought I'll overtake this car, little bit of throttle in top gear, and 90mph in a couple of seconds and what with the fairing I didn't have a clue - kept a better eye on the speed after that! I'd be fine on one, don't think my license would though!
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pete_21
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on 03/11/2009 at 6:59:52PM
Edited: 3/11/09 19:00 Total Posts: 1919
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Cool,Cheers Numnut.
What is the 'para' in the word paralympics short for ?.
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Sonic Chris
"It's Spelt Jersalem"
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on 03/11/2009 at 7:04:33PM
Edited: 3/11/09 19:05 Total Posts: 991
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This is a trick question ;) It's not the obvious word, paraplegic, but i believe it stands for parallel?
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pete_21
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on 03/11/2009 at 7:08:39PM
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DAMN !!!!,knew I should have picked another bike question ! :D
Excellent work there Chris,have to say I am impressed.
All yours mate.
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Dragonlance
"Bordo della verita"
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on 03/11/2009 at 7:09:46PM
Edited: 3/11/09 19:11 Total Posts: 1486
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Sonic Chris wrote:
> This is a trick question ;) It's not the obvious word,
> paraplegic, but i believe it stands for parallel?
Acutally, literally speaking it refered to being ' beside or alongside' the 'normal' olympics but think you got it SC:-)
Notice, Pete got in first:-)
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Sonic Chris
"It's Spelt Jersalem"
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on 03/11/2009 at 7:15:59PM
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Haha, originally they were named due to the fact the games happened alongside the Olympics; paraplegic is just a coincidence, but i'm sure the majority of people would go for the obvious. And yes, if you want to catch me out, just give me a bike question :P Speaking of 'catching', here's a fishing question (this is a very random question)
According to the FAO (Food and Agricultural Organisation), the fishing industry includes three sectors. The commercial sector, the recreational sector and which other sector?
Hats off to whoever can get this one ;)
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Dragonlance
"Bordo della verita"
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on 03/11/2009 at 7:58:15PM
Edited: 3/11/09 20:02 Total Posts: 1486
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Sonic Chris wrote:
> Haha, originally they were named due to the fact the games
> happened alongside the Olympics; paraplegic is just a
> coincidence, but i'm sure the majority of people would go for the
> obvious. And yes, if you want to catch me out, just give me a
> bike question :P Speaking of 'catching', here's a fishing
> question (this is a very random question)
>
> According to the FAO (Food and Agricultural Organisation), the
> fishing industry includes three sectors. The commercial sector,
> the recreational sector and which other sector?
>
> Hats off to whoever can get this one ;)
Had thought about the 'markets' side of fishing first, but then what about factory-fishing or as I think they call it 'aquaculture'.....but then I would have initially put this within the commercial sector..but no, I'll go with the factory-side of things:-)
PS There is always the scientific side of fishing - you know, catching things for research etc.
PPS Your 'G K Q score tagline' may have to be verified by Shepps:-)
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Sonic Chris
"It's Spelt Jersalem"
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on 03/11/2009 at 8:58:40PM
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Sorry Dragonlance, that's not the right answer :( Your chewing on the wrong bait :P
And i decided to keep a record of my score, as this thread doesn't appear to be updated.
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pete_21
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on 03/11/2009 at 9:46:17PM
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Is it poaching ! or is it like in China where a 90 year old bloke goes out on a hand built raft and catches a few fish a day for his own (or families) consumption ? :S
If I'm right Chris expect a question about the suspension configuration of a Honda Fireblade ! :D
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Sonic Chris
"It's Spelt Jersalem"
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on 03/11/2009 at 10:04:05PM
Edited: 3/11/09 22:05 Total Posts: 991
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Lucky for me you're wrong, but you're on the right lines! *nudge nudge, wink wink* Just come up with a name for that type of fishing and you might get it (somebody's probably going to end up googling this, because it's probably the only thing i know about fishing, and it's extremely obscure lol)
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pete_21
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on 03/11/2009 at 10:12:41PM
Total Posts: 1919
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Is it called Artisan fishing Chris ?.If not then I've just totally looked up the wrong thing !.
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Dragonlance
"Bordo della verita"
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on 03/11/2009 at 10:16:17PM
Total Posts: 1486
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pete_21 wrote:
> Is it poaching ! or is it like in China where a 90 year old bloke
> goes out on a hand built raft and catches a few fish a day for
> his own (or families) consumption ? :S
>
> If I'm right Chris expect a question about the suspension
> configuration of a Honda Fireblade ! :D
Think you ought to give it to Pete - he has just described traditional fishing - that's got to be it:-)
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Shepps 123
"Tempus Fugit"
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on 03/11/2009 at 10:16:39PM
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Dragonlance wrote:
> PPS Your 'G K Q score tagline' may have to be verified by
> Shepps:-)
I've updated the scores, unfortunately, SC does indeed have 5 points. ;-)
btw, i saw that para question on Jimmy Carr in concert, some one thought it was pissed! how cool would those Olympics be!
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Sonic Chris
"It's Spelt Jersalem"
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on 03/11/2009 at 10:19:51PM
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I will give it to pete as he pretty much described exactly what it is, but Dragonlance got the exact name. The 3 sectors, according to FAO, are the Commercial Sector, the Recreational Sector and the Traditional Sector.
Only problem is, pete's going to post a question about bikes now
;(
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Dragonlance
"Bordo della verita"
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on 03/11/2009 at 10:38:18PM
Total Posts: 1486
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Sonic Chris wrote:
> I will give it to pete as he pretty much described exactly what
> it is, but Dragonlance got the exact name. The 3 sectors,
> according to FAO, are the Commercial Sector, the Recreational
> Sector and the Traditional Sector.
>
> Only problem is, pete's going to post a question about bikes now
>
> ;(
He he ... go for it pete:-D
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pete_21
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on 03/11/2009 at 10:56:57PM
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Thanks for letting me have it guys,even though I didn't get the question exactly right.
I was only joking about setting another bike question Chris ! :)
Anyway,here it is:
Which Japanese company produced the worlds first CD-R ?.
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Sonic Chris
"It's Spelt Jersalem"
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on 03/11/2009 at 11:18:50PM
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I'd have to go for Sony, seeing as i can only relate Yamaha and Sony to japanese electronics, and i don't think Yamaha would be focused on developing a "then new disc", more likely to be Sony.
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pete_21
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on 04/11/2009 at 7:01:52AM
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Afraid its neither of those companies Chris.
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Sonic Chris
"It's Spelt Jersalem"
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on 04/11/2009 at 4:05:44PM
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Can't think of any other japanese companies associated with the production of CDs. Toshiba? (i know they make the drives)
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pete_21
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on 04/11/2009 at 6:12:42PM
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Nope,its a company that makes (now very expensive) media not an electronics company.Their initials are the same as a company that is famous for making beanies (toys not the hats).
Come on guys,someone must know it.
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Sonic Chris
"It's Spelt Jersalem"
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on 04/11/2009 at 6:34:00PM
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Ahhhhhh i've got it now. I'll admit, it was after a bit of research, so i won't cheat.
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pete_21
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on 04/11/2009 at 6:39:12PM
Total Posts: 1919
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Sonic Chris wrote:
Ahhhhhh i've got it now. I'll admit, it was after a bit of research, so i won't cheat.
Chris,you can cheat or risk me changing it for another bike question ! :D
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Sonic Chris
"It's Spelt Jersalem"
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on 04/11/2009 at 6:42:07PM
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I don't even know if it's the right answer.
Is it Taiyo Yuden? (never heard of them to be honest, but i've just spent the past hour looking for them lol.)
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pete_21
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on 04/11/2009 at 6:47:15PM
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Sonic Chris wrote:
I don't even know if it's the right answer.
Is it Taiyo Yuden? (never heard of them to be honest, but i've just spent the past hour looking for them lol.)
An hour ?,that's pretty funny ! :)
Yes mate that is the correct answer,well done !.Taiyo Yuden do still make very high quality media.Unfortunately its probably cheaper to buy an original CD/DVD than to use one of their blanks ! :D
GK score up to 6 now Chris,you seem to be on a roll mate.
Over to you.
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