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Nemesis
23-10-2003, 13:03
:wavey:

Hi there people ....

I know I know, It's Thursday, but I'm not around tomorrow .. :( Funeral to attend.

So here we go folks ....

Friday Fun Quiz No.8

1. "This is Ripley, last survivor of The Nostromo, signing off." Is a quote from what movie?

2. Which country celebrates "The Day of the Dead" instead of Halloween?

3. Halloween is celebrated on the eve of what Christian holiday?

4. What are male witches called?

5. What gland in the human body produces the hormone Insulin?

6. What is the correct technical term for the art of making and the display of fireworks?

7. In which children's television programme did viewers see the firemen Hugh, Pugh, Barney McGrew, Cuthbert, Dibble and Grub?

8. Producing about 600 metric tons annually, which country is the world's leading supplier of gold?

9. Which 1980 novelty ska group was fronted by Buster Bloodvessel?

10. What alloy, which usually consists of tin and lead, will melt easily at a moderate temperature, and so provide a bond between two metal surfaces?

11. How much does it cost to buy both utilities in the Monopoly board game?

12. Name the country singer who had a 1970's hit "The Most Beautiful Girl in the World"?

13. Which British structure was dismantled in 1968 and sold to Lake Havasu City, Arizona?

14. Identify the common denominator in these films - 'The Elephant Man', 'Magic' and 'Shadowlands'?

15. What animal can be found surrounded by trees on every jar of Lyles Golden Syrup?

16. What is the name given to the husked coarse oatmeal that, when boiled, is served with breakfast in some regions of the U.S.A.?

17. Why were 26 people killed per day in British road accidents in 1941?

18. What part of the human body has cones and rods?

19. English physicist Sir Joseph John Thomson is best known for an important discovery that he announced in 1896.

20. I have "Daltonism", what is it ?

Good Luck ... :D

Paul K
23-10-2003, 13:04
6. Pyrotechnics?

Nemesis
23-10-2003, 13:05
6. Pyrotechnics?
Morning Paul :D, thought you'd be lurking

Correct :D

Paul K
23-10-2003, 13:06
Busy but here ;)

handyman
23-10-2003, 13:07
1- Alien (1979)

Ripleys's last words from the escape shuttle:
Ash and Captain Dallas are dead. Cargo and ship destroyed. I should reach the frontier in about 6 weeks. With a little luck, the network will pick me up. This is Ripley - last survivor of The Nostromo - signing off.

2.Mexico

3.All hallows eve

Nemesis
23-10-2003, 13:09
1- Alien (1979)

Ripleys's last words from the escape shuttle:
Ash and Captain Dallas are dead. Cargo and ship destroyed. I should reach the frontier in about 6 weeks. With a little luck, the network will pick me up. This is Ripley - last survivor of The Nostromo - signing off.

2.Mexico

3.All hallows eve
Morning HM, sort of expected you :D

1 Correct - Show off
2 Correct
3 Wrong Sorry!!!

Chris
23-10-2003, 13:10
1. "This is Ripley, last survivor of The Nostromo, signing off." Is a quote from what movie?
Alien

3. Halloween is celebrated on the eve of what Christian holiday?
All Saints' Day

4. What are male witches called?
Warlocks

5. What gland in the human body produces the hormone Insulin?
Pancreas

6. What is the correct technical term for the art of making and the display of fireworks?
Pyrotechnics

7. In which children's television programme did viewers see the firemen Hugh, Pugh, Barney McGrew, Cuthbert, Dibble and Grub?
Trumpton


10. What alloy, which usually consists of tin and lead, will melt easily at a moderate temperature, and so provide a bond between two metal surfaces?
Solder

11. How much does it cost to buy both utilities in the Monopoly board game?
£400


13. Which British structure was dismantled in 1968 and sold to Lake Havasu City, Arizona?
London Bridge

14. Identify the common denominator in these films - 'The Elephant Man', 'Magic' and 'Shadowlands'?
Anthony Hopkins (a guess!)

15. What animal can be found surrounded by trees on every jar of Lyles Golden Syrup?
Lion

17. Why were 26 people killed per day in British road accidents in 1941?
Headlights were blacked out

18. What part of the human body has cones and rods?
Retina (eye)


Guaranteed 100% Google free ...

Marge
23-10-2003, 13:12
Only just got in from work, damm you Hm :cry:

handyman
23-10-2003, 13:12
8. Bad Manners

Marge
23-10-2003, 13:14
20 = Colour Blindness ??

Nemesis
23-10-2003, 13:14
1. "This is Ripley, last survivor of The Nostromo, signing off." Is a quote from what movie?
Alien

3. Halloween is celebrated on the eve of what Christian holiday?
All Saints' Day

4. What are male witches called?
Warlocks

5. What gland in the human body produces the hormone Insulin?
Pancreas

6. What is the correct technical term for the art of making and the display of fireworks?
Pyrotechnics

7. In which children's television programme did viewers see the firemen Hugh, Pugh, Barney McGrew, Cuthbert, Dibble and Grub?
Trumpton


10. What alloy, which usually consists of tin and lead, will melt easily at a moderate temperature, and so provide a bond between two metal surfaces?
Solder

11. How much does it cost to buy both utilities in the Monopoly board game?
£400


13. Which British structure was dismantled in 1968 and sold to Lake Havasu City, Arizona?
London Bridge

14. Identify the common denominator in these films - 'The Elephant Man', 'Magic' and 'Shadowlands'?
Anthony Hopkins (a guess!)

15. What animal can be found surrounded by trees on every jar of Lyles Golden Syrup?
Lion

17. Why were 26 people killed per day in British road accidents in 1941?
Headlights were blacked out

18. What part of the human body has cones and rods?
Retina (eye)


Guaranteed 100% Google free ...
Morning Towny, impressive but ...

1. Yep, but already answered
3. Yep Well Done
4. Yep Well Done
5. Yep Well Done
6. Yep, but already answered
7. Yep Well Done
10. Yep Well Done
11. Wrong ... Sorry
13. Yep Well Done
14. Yep Well Done
15. Yep Well Done
17. Yep Well Done
18. Yep Well Done


..... pretty Damn good

handyman
23-10-2003, 13:15
Only just got in from work, damm you Hm :cry:
:blah:

12. Charlie Rich

Nemesis
23-10-2003, 13:15
8. Bad Manners
Correct

handyman
23-10-2003, 13:15
11. £300

Nemesis
23-10-2003, 13:16
20 = Colour Blindness ??
Yep, but what colours ...

handyman
23-10-2003, 13:16
16. Grits

Nemesis
23-10-2003, 13:17
:blah:

12. Charlie Rich
Yep :D, youre winning HM :D

handyman
23-10-2003, 13:17
20. You are colourblind

Nemesis
23-10-2003, 13:17
11. £300
Yep again .... :D

Nemesis
23-10-2003, 13:18
16. Grits
Yep ..... oh dear Debsy ... :(

Marge
23-10-2003, 13:18
Green and Red of the top of my head :spin:


Yep, but what colours ...

Nemesis
23-10-2003, 13:18
20. You are colourblind
as before, what colours ...

handyman
23-10-2003, 13:19
19. The electron

Nemesis
23-10-2003, 13:19
Green and Red of the top of my head :spin:
Yay ... well done


Quaestions 8 and 19 remain

Marge
23-10-2003, 13:19
19 - He was a physics type blokey I think who did something with electrons :erm:

Nemesis
23-10-2003, 13:20
19. The electron
Correct ... HM Storms ahead ... :D

Nemesis
23-10-2003, 13:23
One left Question 8, the one about Gold production ....

Chris
23-10-2003, 13:24
Correct ... HM Storms ahead ... :D
Hang on, I got 10 right in one go ... :( ;)

Chris
23-10-2003, 13:25
8. Gold - South Africa.

handyman
23-10-2003, 13:25
8 . South africa

Nemesis
23-10-2003, 13:26
8. Gold - South Africa.
Spot on ...
:D

Chris
23-10-2003, 13:26
8 . South africa
naa naa nana naaaa .... :p

Nemesis
23-10-2003, 13:27
Well the award for most answered goes to Towny :D, all without the help of Google ..... Hmmm.


However the ongoing battle between HM and Debsy .... sorry Debsy, but HM beat you hands down this week :D


Thanks for joining in everyone ... were they too easy this week ??

:D

Marge
23-10-2003, 13:29
Well, due to unforeseen circumstances :erm: I was late in from work and whatever other excuses come to mind :cry:

Nemesis
23-10-2003, 13:31
Well, due to unforeseen circumstances :erm: I was late in from work and whatever other excuses come to mind :cry:
Unforseen circumstances :rofl:

Face it, you weren't up to the challenge :D :wavey:

Bex
23-10-2003, 13:32
give the lass a break she tried ;):p

Nemesis
23-10-2003, 13:33
give the lass a break she tried ;):p
Oh here come the girlies to beat up the quizmaster .... :D

Marge
23-10-2003, 13:35
Thanks Bex :wavey:

Bex
23-10-2003, 13:35
Oh here come the girlies to beat up the quizmaster .... :D
indeedy <smacks nemmy round the head with her hand bag> :rofl:


Edit: to debs anytime mate

Nemesis
23-10-2003, 13:38
indeedy <smacks nemmy round the head with her hand bag> :rofl:


Edit: to debs anytime mate

OUCH !!! thanks for that .... just face it, you lost

/* Now ducks to avoid second swipe */

Bex
23-10-2003, 13:39
OUCH !!! thanks for that .... just face it, you lost

/* Now ducks to avoid second swipe */

Debs i'll hold him you hit him :rofl:

Chris
23-10-2003, 13:40
Well the award for most answered goes to Towny :D, all without the help of Google ..... Hmmm.:DWhat can I say ... missus would tell you the same, I am a mine of useless information.

But life's more fun that way!

TBH I did get the answer to the Gold question off Google (well I never said I didn't, did I?! :D :angel: )

The first 10 were all my own work tho'.

Marge
23-10-2003, 13:41
Ok, praise where it's due, well done Towny and Handyman :rolleyes:

but we will get you back next week lol

Nemesis
23-10-2003, 13:43
What can I say ... missus would tell you the same, I am a mine of useless information.

But life's more fun that way!

TBH I did get the answer to the Gold question off Google (well I never said I didn't, did I?! :D :angel: )

The first 10 were all my own work tho'.
Well well Done all the same, see you next week ..:smokin:

Nemesis
23-10-2003, 13:43
Well well Done all the same, see you next week ..:smokin:
Debsy/Bex,

I'm ready for ya ... :ninja:

Chris
23-10-2003, 13:45
Well well Done all the same, see you next week ..:smokin:
I'll be here...
...hope all goes as well as can be expected for you and your folks tomorow. Thinking of you, praying too. :)

Bex
23-10-2003, 13:46
Debsy/Bex,

I'm ready for ya ... :ninja:

:ninja: fight till the death :D

p.s can u tell im in a good mood;)

Nemesis
23-10-2003, 13:46
I'll be here...
...hope all goes as well as can be expected for you and your folks tomorow. Thinking of you, praying too. :)
Thank you :)

handyman
23-10-2003, 13:49
naa naa nana naaaa .... :p

Bahh, Stopped to confirm that with bopdude as he worked on the mines.

dieselking
23-10-2003, 13:50
Which country celebrates "The Day of the Dead" instead of Halloween?[/font][/i]
Japan

What are male witches called?[/font][/i]
Warlocks

]What gland in the human body produces the hormone Insulin?[/font][/color][/i]
Panicous (probably spelled wrong:))

]In which children's television programme did viewers see the firemen Hugh, Pugh, Barney McGrew, Cuthbert, Dibble and Grub?[/font][/color][/i
Trumtron


i]18. [font=Verdana]What part of the human body has cones and rods?[/i]
the back

Nemesis
23-10-2003, 13:55
Which country celebrates "The Day of the Dead" instead of Halloween?[/font][/i]
Japan

What are male witches called?[/font][/i]
Warlocks

]What gland in the human body produces the hormone Insulin?[/font][/color][/i]
Panicous (probably spelled wrong:))

]In which children's television programme did viewers see the firemen Hugh, Pugh, Barney McGrew, Cuthbert, Dibble and Grub?[/font][/color][/i
Trumtron


i]18. [font=Verdana]What part of the human body has cones and rods?[/i]
the back
Sorry diesel, but it's all over now :(

dieselking
23-10-2003, 13:58
Opps I'm sorry, just read the rest of this thread & discovered the quiz waas over hours ago:( Next week I'll get here earlier :) LOL

Bex
23-10-2003, 14:01
Opps I'm sorry, just read the rest of this thread & discovered the quiz waas over hours ago:( Next week I'll get here earlier :) LOL
good effort though huni :D

Nemesis
23-10-2003, 14:18
Opps I'm sorry, just read the rest of this thread & discovered the quiz waas over hours ago:( Next week I'll get here earlier :) LOL
np diesel, see you next week :D

Atomic22
23-10-2003, 19:55
gawd i know i got here late but im sure its not friday yet

Bex
23-10-2003, 20:58
gawd i know i got here late but im sure its not friday yet
as nemmy said, per his first post in this thread, he isnt around tomorrow....so he bought it forward a day

handyman
23-10-2003, 21:09
Well the award for most answered goes to Towny :D, all without the help of Google ..... Hmmm.


However the ongoing battle between HM and Debsy .... sorry Debsy, but HM beat you hands down this week :D


Thanks for joining in everyone ... were they too easy this week ??

:D

Personally I think that you should re-word the questions to make it harder to google them. Also since we are getting this down in under 25 mins now, might be good to double up on the questions (40) Make it last a bit longer.

But as it is I do like friday (or even thursday) fun quiz. :)

Bex
23-10-2003, 21:12
Personally I think that you should re-word the questions to make it harder to google them. Also since we are getting this down in under 25 mins now, might be good to double up on the questions (40) Make it last a bit longer.

But as it is I do like friday (or even thursday) fun quiz. :)

but u need to remember that nemmy is generally at work when he is playing "quiz master"

Atomic22
24-10-2003, 19:38
yes many of us work but are unable to get on the net at work....i have to wait until after tea at about 6 before i hit the forum and generally all the questions have been answered already so.........if nemmy increases the quiz to 40 questions how about 20 in the afternoon and 20 at night so we can all have a go?

Dooby
24-10-2003, 20:01
urm...just one minor point...
A male witch is called a witch, not a warlock...

Ramrod
24-10-2003, 20:14
urm...just one minor point...
A male witch is called a witch, not a warlock...I thought it was a warlock:confused:

Atomic22
24-10-2003, 20:18
it is a warlock i think

homealone
24-10-2003, 20:18
I thought it was a warlock:confused:

they are called warlocks in 'Charmed' - that's good enough for me.;)

Dooby
24-10-2003, 20:35
no, a 'Warlock' is a derogatory term, apparantly it means 'oath breaker'
a male witch is a witch

homealone
24-10-2003, 20:47
no, a 'Warlock' is a derogatory term, apparantly it means 'oath breaker'
a male witch is a witch

actually there is some evidence for what you say in this link

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warlock

:)

Maggy
24-10-2003, 22:32
Oh poo! I missed it.
And I knew most of them too.

Just as well it's half term next week.;)

Incog. :)

Nemesis
25-10-2003, 10:36
:wavey: Dooby, I bow to your superior knowledge .... you seem to knaw a fair bit about this ... want to tell us something :D

Anyway Handyman, you want 40 !!!!! questions :eek:

Bexy's right, I generally research questions during the week and then post on Friday Lunchtime as I'm at work. I'll have a go at 40, but we'll have to see.

As for posting 20 Lunchtime and 20 Evening, this could be difficult, as I'm not around that much during the evening.

Now, I could post 20, but not answer until the next Morning, but all contestants have to answer ALL questions before posting the answers ?!?!?!

Glad you enjoy it, does anyone want to become a joint quizmaster, that way if the other quizmaster was around during the evening ..... well you see .. PM Me.

:D

Dooby
25-10-2003, 17:35
:wavey: Dooby, I bow to your superior knowledge .... you seem to knaw a fair bit about this ... want to tell us something :D


um... i used to know a few ... male witches i mean ... actually i used to know quite a few people who 'studied' wicca and similar things when i was at 6th form ( then again, i was in cornwall :erm: ).

the whole 'male witch = warlock' thing used to get on their nerves quite a bit apparantly :blah:

albone
25-10-2003, 17:52
just by way of a suggestion! why not make the answers unreadable by having them pm'd to you? I run a simular set up on another forum and that way the whole thing is fairer as no one can cheat by copying! :smokin:

Nemesis
30-10-2003, 15:25
Ok, question gathering for tomorrow .... and NO I'm not asking for questions :D


Just ... are you sure ... you want 40 questions ....????

Marge
30-10-2003, 15:31
Nem, you lovely, sweet, gorgeous person you :romance:

Any chance of the time being changed to say 1pm cos I'm due to start work at 12 and I really don't want Handyman coming first again this week :erm:

handyman
30-10-2003, 15:48
Nem, you lovely, sweet, gorgeous person you :romance:

Any chance of the time being changed to say 1pm cos I'm due to start work at 12 and I really don't want Handyman coming first again this week :erm:

Handyman is a gent Debs, I always let the girlys come first :naughty:

Nemesis
30-10-2003, 15:51
Nem, you lovely, sweet, gorgeous person you :romance:

Any chance of the time being changed to say 1pm cos I'm due to start work at 12 and I really don't want Handyman coming first again this week :erm:
Hmmm, trying to butter me up - huh :D


I have no problem doing it at 1pm, but what about the others ... :eek:

But as I said, are you sure you want 40 ???

handyman
30-10-2003, 16:20
Hmmm, trying to butter me up - huh :D


I have no problem doing it at 1pm, but what about the others ... :eek:

But as I said, are you sure you want 40 ???

40 does me, will make it last a bit longer, but if thats a problem for you nemmy then just do 20.

1pm is also fine for me although it will be a push as I start at 2.30. Guess i'll just have to answer a bit quicker :)

Nemesis
30-10-2003, 16:24
40 does me, will make it last a bit longer, but if thats a problem for you nemmy then just do 20.

1pm is also fine for me although it will be a push as I start at 2.30. Guess i'll just have to answer a bit quicker :)
No, 40 is no problem for me, just thinking of you lot ...

1pm it shall be then, google at the ready :ninja:

handyman
30-10-2003, 16:44
No, 40 is no problem for me, just thinking of you lot ...

1pm it shall be then, google at the ready :ninja:

I will be better prepared this week, was still in the bath 5 mins before the last one.

Nemesis
30-10-2003, 16:48
I will be better prepared this week, was still in the bath 5 mins before the last one.
Please remember that this is supposed to be a Friday FUN Quiz. No puching, kicking, biting, or striking below the belt ...


"Now play nice" ...

:D

MetaWraith
30-10-2003, 16:49
If anybodies interested i can reccommend a live interactive trivia game, hosted in a 3D VR chat (www.outerworlds.com) world in question = Beyond, time = 10pm GMT, Days = Tuesdays. Questions of varying difficulty, wide range of subjects. Music too for those with streaming mp3 players like winamp. I like it, but then again I write the questions, tho I dont actually host the game.

Nemesis
30-10-2003, 16:51
If anybodies interested i can reccommend a live interactive trivia game, hosted in a 3D VR chat (www.outerworlds.com (http://www.outerworlds.com/)) world in question = Beyond, time = 10pm GMT, Days = Tuesdays. Questions of varying difficulty, wide range of subjects. Music too for those with streaming mp3 players like winamp. I like it, but then again I write the questions, tho I dont actually host the game.
Wanna be a secondary quizmaster on here ????

Bex
30-10-2003, 16:54
<sets her alarm so she remembers to get out of bed in time>

Marge
30-10-2003, 17:35
I know you do Handyman lol

however no throwing your dummy this friday please :erm:


Handyman is a gent Debs, I always let the girlys come first :naughty:

Maggy
30-10-2003, 20:06
right must set my watch.
now which button was it............

incog. :)