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29 Apr 2003, 16:08
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QuizTime
Initially, this idea will be piloted and if successful I may carry it on.
Over the next day or so I am gonna run a quiz. Anyone can participate and you may use any method you like to arrive at your answer.
The rules are simple;
1) Each correct answer is worth one point. After the question is posted the first person to correctly answer is awarded the point - further correct answers do not win a point, it is fastest correct answer only. In the event of multiple people posting the correct answer at the same time, I will award a point each.
2) First answer will be taken only - but a player may post as many answers as they like.
3) No editing of original posts are allowed. If this rule is broken I may consider deducting points.
4) My decision is final.
5) DO NOT SEND PM's - THEY WILL BE IGNORED!
6) The quiz lasts as long as it takes for me to ask and receive answers on 50 questions. I estimate this initially to take around 3 days.
7) There are no prizes at the moment. You will be informed if this changes.
8) Should a question remain unanswered for longer than four hours from when it was originally posted, then the quizmaster may void that question (remove it from play) and add another. Correctly answering a voided question does not earn a point.
9) I reserve the right to amend these rules should it become necessary.
Once a question is answered correctly check regularly for a new one to be shown (at the bottom of this post) and so on until all questions have been asked.
I will aim to do 50 questions which will consist of the following categories;
General Knowledge (10 questions)
Sport (5 questions)
Music (10 questions)
TV and Films (5 questions)
History (5 questions)
Geography (5 questions)
Science and Nature (5 questions)
Art and Literature (5 questions)
Questions & Answers so far:
1) Occuring once a year in Britain, what is the modern day equivalent of the ancient Roman festival of Hilaria? April Fools Day Judge
2) In which city did the first recorded car accident occur? New York Toccata & Fugue | SYMM
3) What is the most common colour that appears in the flags of the world? Red Snurx
4) In a standard pack of playing cards what do the queens hold in their hands? Flowers SYMM
5) What is the smallest quantity of draught beer that can be legally sold in Britain? One half, one third or one quarter of a pint? One third of a pint SYMM
6) How did the inventors of the dice game Yahtzee come up with it's name? They invented it on a yacht Gayle29UK
7) What four words in the English language end with the letters "dous"? Tremendous, Hazardous, Horrendous, Stupendous SYMM
8) What is Britains oldest Sunday newspaper? The Observer SYMM
9) In the Dilbert comic strips, what is the name of the management consultant? Dogbert SYMM
10) On the London Underground, which two stations are closest together? Leicester Square and Covent Garden Proteus
11) In the entire English league, which football team has the shortest name? Bury [GAP]Obiwan
12) In cricket, how many runs is a double nelson? 222 Proteus
Scoreboard:
06 Point - SYMM
02 Point - Proteus
01 Point - Judge
01 Point - Toccata & Fugue
01 Point - Snurx
01 Point - Gayle29UK
01 Point - [GAP]Obiwan
Current Question:
In dog racing, the dog in trap 3 wears what colour?
GOOD LUCK!
Last edited by CrashTester; 2 May 2003 at 14:23.
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29 Apr 2003, 16:19
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Doh!
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Re: QuizTime
Quote:
Originally posted by CrashTester
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Current Question:
Occuring once a year in Britain, what is the modern day equivalent of the ancient Roman festival of Hilaria?
GOOD LUCK!
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April Fools Day
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29 Apr 2003, 16:32
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Love's Sweet Exile
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New York (in 1896)
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29 Apr 2003, 16:39
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Re: QuizTime
Quote:
Originally posted by CrashTester
Current Question:
What is the most common colour that appears in the flags of the world?
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Red
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"Freedom, morality, and the human dignity of the individual consists precisely in this; that he makes waffles not because he is forced to do so, but because he freely conceives it, wants it, and loves it."
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29 Apr 2003, 16:44
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Love's Sweet Exile
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Flower
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29 Apr 2003, 16:55
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Re: QuizTime
Quote:
Originally posted by CrashTester
In a standard pack of playing cards what do the queens hold in their hands?
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All hold flowers but the QC also holds a sceptre.
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ACHTUNG!!!
Das machine is nicht fur gefingerpoken und mittengrabben. Ist easy
schnappen der springenwerk, blowenfusen und corkenpoppen mit
spitzensparken. Ist nicht fur gewerken by das dummkopfen. Das
rubbernecken sightseeren keepen hands in das pockets. Relaxen und vatch
das blinkenlights!!!
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29 Apr 2003, 16:57
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I am an idiot
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Re: Re: QuizTime
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Originally posted by Gayle29uk
All hold flowers but the QC also holds a sceptre.
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Thank You. The answer I was looking for and have accepted was Flower or Flowers.
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29 Apr 2003, 16:58
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Love's Sweet Exile
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1/3 pint
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29 Apr 2003, 17:01
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Bitch
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Quote:
Originally posted by SYMM
1/3 pint
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Git! I was going to show off there. I have my NLC ffs 
[edit] Not that it's hard, I did get 100% though  [/edit]
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ACHTUNG!!!
Das machine is nicht fur gefingerpoken und mittengrabben. Ist easy
schnappen der springenwerk, blowenfusen und corkenpoppen mit
spitzensparken. Ist nicht fur gewerken by das dummkopfen. Das
rubbernecken sightseeren keepen hands in das pockets. Relaxen und vatch
das blinkenlights!!!
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29 Apr 2003, 17:10
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Love's Sweet Exile
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It means "great" in one of the Sioux languages
[edit] No it doesn't, i missed the ... in the entry
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29 Apr 2003, 17:12
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I am an idiot
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Quote:
Originally posted by SYMM
It means "great" in one of the Sioux languages
[edit] No it doesn't, i missed the ... in the entry
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Its not the answer I have Im afraid
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29 Apr 2003, 17:18
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Bitch
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That would be the Yacht Game then.
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ACHTUNG!!!
Das machine is nicht fur gefingerpoken und mittengrabben. Ist easy
schnappen der springenwerk, blowenfusen und corkenpoppen mit
spitzensparken. Ist nicht fur gewerken by das dummkopfen. Das
rubbernecken sightseeren keepen hands in das pockets. Relaxen und vatch
das blinkenlights!!!
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29 Apr 2003, 17:25
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Love's Sweet Exile
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Tremendous, horrendous, stupendous, and hazardous.
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29 Apr 2003, 17:25
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I was hoping to leave you with something a bit trickier
Unfortunately this will be it from me today. I am unable to get to my PC tonight but will resume this sometime tomorrow - keep checking for new answers 
Out of interest, are we liking this? Or should I give up?
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29 Apr 2003, 17:36
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Love's Sweet Exile
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The Observer
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30 Apr 2003, 02:37
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The Twilight of the Gods
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12, for the interests of keeping the thread alive.
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30 Apr 2003, 03:11
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Quote:
Originally posted by MrL_JaKiri
12, for the interests of keeping the thread alive.
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Not if it's across 2 triple word scores!
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ACHTUNG!!!
Das machine is nicht fur gefingerpoken und mittengrabben. Ist easy
schnappen der springenwerk, blowenfusen und corkenpoppen mit
spitzensparken. Ist nicht fur gewerken by das dummkopfen. Das
rubbernecken sightseeren keepen hands in das pockets. Relaxen und vatch
das blinkenlights!!!
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30 Apr 2003, 07:55
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Dodgy question , as theres about 6 possible answers based on which squares you place the tiles on.
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And the Banker, inspired with a courage so new
It was matter for general remark,
Rushed madly ahead and was lost to their view
In his zeal to discover the Snark
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30 Apr 2003, 11:16
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I am an idiot
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OK, I have voided the last question: How many points would you get for the word "Scrabble" in a game of Scrabble?
The answer I had was 11 - which no-one chad orrectly answered, plus there was some confusion over what tiles the letters were placed.
The new question is added, let the quiz continue
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30 Apr 2003, 11:22
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Love's Sweet Exile
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Dogbert
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30 Apr 2003, 11:40
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The Twilight of the Gods
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Quote:
Originally posted by CrashTester
The answer I had was 11 - which no-one chad orrectly answered, plus there was some confusion over what tiles the letters were placed.
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adds up to 11 now does it?
ps.
There is no 'the management consultant' in Dilbert. It's generally Dogbert putting on a silly hat and screaming 'OUT DEMONS OF STUPIDITY!' or the like.
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30 Apr 2003, 11:48
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Quote:
Originally posted by MrL_JaKiri
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adds up to 11 now does it?
ps.
There is no 'the management consultant' in Dilbert. It's generally Dogbert putting on a silly hat and screaming 'OUT DEMONS OF STUPIDITY!' or the like.
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Well Im not making the questions up personally they are all taken from source on the assumption that answers are correct.
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30 Apr 2003, 11:50
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The Twilight of the Gods
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Quote:
Originally posted by CrashTester
Well Im not making the questions up personally they are all taken from source on the assumption that answers are correct.
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I REFUSE TO TAKE PART IN THIS QUIZ FOR MORAL REASONS!
GET SOMEONE ELSE TO BUMP IT!
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30 Apr 2003, 11:55
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Quote:
Originally posted by MrL_JaKiri
I REFUSE TO TAKE PART IN THIS QUIZ FOR MORAL REASONS!
GET SOMEONE ELSE TO BUMP IT!
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Your bumping services were noted and you will be looked upon favourably throughout this quiz
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30 Apr 2003, 12:02
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Leicester Square and Covent Garden
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Originally Posted by Marilyn Manson
He was crowned in York Cathedral as 'Expert in the West' by Pope Urban III in 1186.
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30 Apr 2003, 14:28
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The Twilight of the Gods
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Rum and Coke
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30 Apr 2003, 14:30
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I raise my voice in protest against these British-oriented questions.
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30 Apr 2003, 14:36
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embankment/ charring cross
i've literally just came back from there so ............... surely it must be, there literally on top of each other???
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30 Apr 2003, 19:02
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Covent Garden and Leicester Square
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30 Apr 2003, 21:54
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sorry, I didnt get much free time today. I'll try and continue again tomorrow. You'll have to wait until then to see if anyone has the correct answer to the current question
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30 Apr 2003, 22:26
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woodgreen and tunpike lane
had to be different
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1 May 2003, 16:48
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I would just like to point out that I am right.
(Well, if I'm not, the London Underground website needs to be slapped)
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Originally Posted by Marilyn Manson
He was crowned in York Cathedral as 'Expert in the West' by Pope Urban III in 1186.
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2 May 2003, 11:18
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Quote:
Originally posted by Proteus
I would just like to point out that I am right.
(Well, if I'm not, the London Underground website needs to be slapped)
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Yes you were
Next question is up - I'll try and get a few more in today but I am busy at work
Its time for some sport questions now..
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2 May 2003, 11:48
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Hull?
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2 May 2003, 11:49
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no Bury!
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there will be no roleplaying
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2 May 2003, 13:35
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Originally Posted by Marilyn Manson
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2 May 2003, 14:03
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Quote:
Originally posted by Proteus
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Winnar!
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2 May 2003, 14:56
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White
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Please bear in mind when reading the above post that I am always right.
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Originally Posted by Marilyn Manson
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2 May 2003, 15:02
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Quote:
Originally posted by Proteus
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Winnar!
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