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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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tnc
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on 11/04/2008 at 12:49:49AM
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Does that make it Goodison Park?
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Garin
"Devil in disguise"
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on 11/04/2008 at 12:43:02AM
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If only I'd asked for the name of the club... :-)
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Dragonlance
"I don't believe it"
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on 10/04/2008 at 10:41:04PM
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Garin wrote:
> Nope
Ok Everton
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Garin
"Devil in disguise"
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on 10/04/2008 at 10:13:21PM
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Garin
"Devil in disguise"
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on 10/04/2008 at 8:38:45PM
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Dragonlance wrote:
> Garin wrote:
> Actually the world's oldest club was on the news the other day
> (which inspired me to the question), but it wasnt Notts County.
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> Oldest club was Sheffield FC, Nin.
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> I'll go with two...either Everton or Queen's Park
Hey, pick one. ;)
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Dragonlance
"I don't believe it"
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on 10/04/2008 at 8:38:14PM
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Garin wrote:
> Actually the world's oldest club was on the news the other day
> (which inspired me to the question), but it wasnt Notts County.
Oldest club was Sheffield FC, Nin.
I'll go with two...either Everton or Queen's Park
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Garin
"Devil in disguise"
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on 10/04/2008 at 8:36:31PM
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Actually the world's oldest club was on the news the other day (which inspired me to the question), but it wasnt Notts County.
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Nin
"Karma Drama"
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on 10/04/2008 at 8:18:47PM
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On the basis that they're the oldest club in the world, Nott's County's ground, which is.... Meadow Lane.
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Garin
"Devil in disguise"
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on 10/04/2008 at 8:13:58PM
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Ok, easy one I think.
What is the oldest purpose built football stadium in the UK?
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hippyman
"Proud Gashead!"
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on 09/04/2008 at 9:19:36PM
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Well done Garin. I had no idea how to answer the second part as I didn't really have a clue on how much bigger.
I need to shape up my general knowledge...
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Dragonlance
"I don't believe it"
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on 09/04/2008 at 9:17:47PM
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Garin wrote:
> Pacific is about a 3rd of the earth's surface and the atlantic is
> about a 5th. So I'd guess its about 1.5-1.75 times bigger.
Ok, it's been long enough and Garin is the nearest. The Pacific is the largest ocean and is about twice as big as the Atlantic -
Pacific Ocean 60,050,000 sq miles
Atlantic Ocean 29,600,000 sq miles
Over to you Garin...
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Dragonlance
"I don't believe it"
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on 09/04/2008 at 7:12:31PM
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Garin wrote:
> Pacific is about a 3rd of the earth's surface and the atlantic is
> about a 5th. So I'd guess its about 1.5-1.75 times bigger.
See Hippyman, Garin used the old '....' times bigger method of sizing, try that and not % :) Good luck
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Garin
"Devil in disguise"
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on 08/04/2008 at 10:28:05PM
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Pacific is about a 3rd of the earth's surface and the atlantic is about a 5th. So I'd guess its about 1.5-1.75 times bigger.
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hippyman
"Proud Gashead!"
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on 08/04/2008 at 9:10:19PM
Total Posts: 1993
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Very tricky.
Pacific Ocean by 35% then?
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Dragonlance
"I don't believe it"
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on 08/04/2008 at 9:05:12PM
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A tricky two parter, hey :)
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hippyman
"Proud Gashead!"
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on 08/04/2008 at 8:25:59PM
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Dragonlance wrote:
> Which is larger and by how much The Atlantic or the Pacific
> Ocean?
The Pacific
Have no idea for the second part or how to answer it - by an extra 34%?
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Dragonlance
"I don't believe it"
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on 08/04/2008 at 6:36:22PM
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Garin wrote:
> I miss the good old days when the general knowledge quiz had
> questions about facts and/or answers that are generally held to
> be true by the majority.
Thank you Timmargh and while I'm still basking in all this 'adulation' :) (thanks Hippyman) I do agree with Garin, so for Garin and the 'good old days' - the next question:
Which is larger and by how much The Atlantic or the Pacific Ocean?
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Garin
"Devil in disguise"
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on 07/04/2008 at 11:09:08PM
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I miss the good old days when the general knowledge quiz had questions about facts and/or answers that are generally held to be true by the majority.
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hippyman
"Proud Gashead!"
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on 07/04/2008 at 10:45:40PM
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Timmargh wrote:
> I'll give it to Dragonlance -- the actual answer was reindeer.
Looks like santa got to work early domesticating animals! Honestly wouldnt have gotten that - but well done Dragonlance!
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Timmargh
"Woof. Menacingly."
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on 07/04/2008 at 8:41:56PM
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I'll give it to Dragonlance -- the actual answer was reindeer.
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hippyman
"Proud Gashead!"
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on 07/04/2008 at 7:12:50PM
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I can't think of anymore ruminants that the ones that have been said!
Still going with either a Buffalo or camel (although Camel has been ruled out)
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Dragonlance
"I don't believe it"
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on 07/04/2008 at 7:03:49PM
Edited: 7/4/08 19:42 Total Posts: 913
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Having read the clue, it needs to be a ruminant ie has four stomachs etc,
So it's not a cow, sheep, pig or goat then what about a deer or a donkey?
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hippyman
"Proud Gashead!"
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on 07/04/2008 at 10:34:51AM
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Trying to think back as far as humans have existed and gather (using the clue) that it was some sort of buffalo, but I'm not sure if they were domesticated. But they did do what was said in the clue.
Wolf would be another answer but I can't fit it in with the clue (although thinking of it, it may make better sense than dog :/)
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Suni
"Whats all this then"
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on 07/04/2008 at 2:13:55AM
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I was gonna say cats... But the clue has just confused me.... Oh, erm, cars? Or something :S
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Timmargh
"Woof. Menacingly."
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on 07/04/2008 at 2:01:25AM
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Need a clue? Formatted as a link, so click "Reply quoting this message" to read it.
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Dragonlance
"I don't believe it"
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on 06/04/2008 at 11:03:36PM
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Timmargh wrote:
> All wrong so far.
Ok, if not sheep, pig or goat then a cow...
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Timmargh
"Woof. Menacingly."
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on 06/04/2008 at 10:19:04PM
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hippyman
"Proud Gashead!"
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on 06/04/2008 at 8:38:46PM
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Camel? I don't have a clue really. Just we used them. Horse or Camel would make sense.
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Dragonlance
"I don't believe it"
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on 06/04/2008 at 8:34:23PM
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Timmargh wrote:
> Oops, sorry -- forgot I had to ask one!
>
> What was the second animal ever to be
> domesticated?
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> (P.S. Did I get a point for the last one ... ?)
Animal? Would have to be a sheep, goat or pig as 'second' domestication!
You did get a point for the last question if someone is keeping a score
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Timmargh
"Woof. Menacingly."
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on 06/04/2008 at 8:13:46PM
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Nin
"Karma Drama"
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on 06/04/2008 at 7:37:43PM
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Woman. The first was a dog, they're easier to train
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Timmargh
"Woof. Menacingly."
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on 06/04/2008 at 7:32:52PM
Edited: 6/4/08 19:33 Total Posts: 1038
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Oops, sorry -- forgot I had to ask one!
What was the second animal ever to be domesticated?
(P.S. Did I get a point for the last one ... ?)
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Dragonlance
"I don't believe it"
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on 06/04/2008 at 6:54:27PM
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hippyman wrote:
> Your question Tim.
Have we got a question yet?
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hippyman
"Proud Gashead!"
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on 06/04/2008 at 11:17:58AM
Total Posts: 1993
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Your question Tim.
I would have gone with Lion somewhere, bu more of the White Lion as thats one of my locals. But thinking of it there is a Red Lion nearby...
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Timmargh
"Woof. Menacingly."
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on 05/04/2008 at 8:47:47PM
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Vexxxed wrote:
> The White Hart
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> Even though Tim's already pretty sure of his :p
It's difficult not to be confident when you're this fantastic.
*ahem*
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Dragonlance
"I don't believe it"
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on 05/04/2008 at 4:00:13PM
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Timmargh wrote:
> The Red Lion.
>
> We had that in a quiz I went to last night, but I already knew
> it anyway.
Pints away, correct...well done Timmargh
How long this will last I don't, most of the pubs I can remember over the last 30 years all seem to have suffered horrific name changes!
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Chaos
"Addicted to WoW atm"
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on 05/04/2008 at 3:35:51PM
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Vexxxed
"i b here!"
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on 05/04/2008 at 3:16:30PM
Edited: 5/4/08 15:16 Total Posts: 1186
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The White Hart
Even though Tim's already pretty sure of his :p
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