+Carlos & The Birdie Crew Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 FAB - Norwegian Blue Question correct and over to you. Carlos Link to comment
+Norwegian Blue Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 Right then, My question... The movie GET CARTER, starring Micheal Caine was set in the North East of England and is the subject of a number of themed caches which take you to the various places around the city where the film was shot. I would like to know what are the christian names of the two Carter brothers? Link to comment
+Carlos & The Birdie Crew Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 (edited) Righto, in from my very good friends buffday (plus some beer) I find the subject turning to "My Name is Michael Caine". Answer = Jack and Frank Let me know? Carlos PS michael caine and noocassle questions awaitin'!!! Edited December 28, 2006 by Carlos & The Birdie Crew Link to comment
+Norwegian Blue Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 That's a big, geordie DING to you Carlos. Fire Away! Link to comment
+Carlos & The Birdie Crew Posted December 31, 2006 Share Posted December 31, 2006 Sorry for the delay in setting a new question? Too many parties at this time of year. An easy one for this New Years Eve but don't try and get me to confirm the answer 'cos, you guessed it, another party. A favorite film of mine (and starring Michael Caine) is the Ipcress File. In the story there is a frequently repeated phrase that's used during the brainwashing of agents/spys. I want the phrase. Good Luck and a Very Happy New Year to All............... from - Carlos and the Birdie Crew Link to comment
+The Mars Bars Posted December 31, 2006 Share Posted December 31, 2006 Sorry for the delay in setting a new question? Too many parties at this time of year. An easy one for this New Years Eve but don't try and get me to confirm the answer 'cos, you guessed it, another party. A favorite film of mine (and starring Michael Caine) is the Ipcress File. In the story there is a frequently repeated phrase that's used during the brainwashing of agents/spys. I want the phrase. Good Luck and a Very Happy New Year to All............... from - Carlos and the Birdie Crew Just a guess... Could it be...... "You-are-getting-sleepy" Cheers Dave Link to comment
+The Blorenges Posted December 31, 2006 Share Posted December 31, 2006 Another guess: "We have ways of making you talk". (Said in a terrible German accent, with hints of Welsh and Cornish thrown in: "Ve af vays of makin you tok, me 'ansome" ) MrsB Link to comment
+Jango & Boba Fett Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 My names not Harry Link to comment
+Jango & Boba Fett Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 My names not Harry , its the only bit I remember Link to comment
+Carlos & The Birdie Crew Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 errrmmmmmmm?? Could this run and run or shall I set an easier one? HeHehe Link to comment
+Carlos & The Birdie Crew Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 OK a couple of clues. Actor who quoted the phrase is Nigel Green. Phrase has four words. Three of the words (mixed up) are; To Me Now Find one word and the correct order and you win, yay! Carlos Link to comment
+Simply Paul Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 "To me" "To you" - Oh no, that was the Chuckle Brothers. I'll try "Now You To Me" instead, as it sounds about right. Link to comment
+MartyBartfast Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 OK a couple of clues. Actor who quoted the phrase is Nigel Green. Phrase has four words. Three of the words (mixed up) are; To Me Now Find one word and the correct order and you win, yay! Carlos Well if the three words are mixed up I would guess they should read Now ????? to me so I'll have a guess at one of: Now listen to me Now speak to me Now come to me Now give it to me Matron oops sorry that must be a Carry On film. Link to comment
+Carlos & The Birdie Crew Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 Marty gets it with his first suggestion. Now Listen To Me was the phrase required. Over to you Marty Link to comment
+MartyBartfast Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 A 2 part question: Who is/was Monty Hall Describe "his problem" Link to comment
+Carlos & The Birdie Crew Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 I've just found out the answer by unfair means so I'll sit this one out but it sure made interesting reading. Carlos Link to comment
+MartyBartfast Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 A 2 part question: Who is/was Monty Hall Describe "his problem" First clue: His problem involves 2 goats Link to comment
+Dobunnis Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 (edited) I know this one... Monty Hall is a game show host and the problem involves a game show with a yacht and two goats hidden behind three doors. You choose a door but before it is openned Monty opens one of the other doors to show you a goat. The question... to have the best chance of winning the yacht, should you stick with the door you chose or change to the other door that is closed? I think the problem may become the next question Helen Edited January 4, 2007 by T-girls Link to comment
NickPick Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 yacht and two goats hidden behind three doors. You choose a door but before it is openned Monty opens one of the another doors to show you a goat. The question... to have the best chance of winning the yacht should you stick with the door you chose or change to the other door that is closed? You stand a 50:50 chance whichever you choose. Link to comment
+Dobunnis Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 You stand a 50:50 chance whichever you choose. We should probably wait until MartyBartfast says that the answer is correct but I can tell you that is the wrong answer to the Monty Hall problem. It is the intuative answer but then probabilities are not always intuative To expand on the question... you need to answer the problem and explain why it is so, Helen Link to comment
+MartyBartfast Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 You stand a 50:50 chance whichever you choose. We should probably wait until MartyBartfast says that the answer is correct but I can tell you that is the wrong answer to the Monty Hall problem. It is the intuative answer but then probabilities are not always intuative To expand on the question... you need to answer the problem and explain why it is so, Helen DING to T- Girls, although I think it was a car & not a yacht. DONG to NickPick, if you stick you have a %33.3 chance of winning, if you swap you have a %66.6 chance of winning (i.e. you double your chances by swapping). For an explaination and examples do a google for Monty.Hall.Problem T-Girls - your go. Link to comment
+Dobunnis Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 T-Girls - your go. We shall have a little think tonight and post tomorrow morning Link to comment
+Dobunnis Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 After some quick discussions we have come up with another probability question to keep the theme going... What is the minimum number of people required in a group for the probability of two people sharing the same birthday to be greater than 1 in 2? The answer may or may not surprise you Helen and Carolyn Link to comment
+purple_pineapple Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 After some quick discussions we have come up with another probability question to keep the theme going... What is the minimum number of people required in a group for the probability of two people sharing the same birthday to be greater than 1 in 2? The answer may or may not surprise you Helen and Carolyn random guess.... 17! Link to comment
+Dorsetgal & GeoDog Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 Aaaah, the Birthday Problem! Answer is 23 people needed to have a probability greater than 50% Link to comment
+Dobunnis Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Aaaah, the Birthday Problem! Answer is 23 people needed to have a probability greater than 50% Well done Dorsetgal & GeoDog... We thought it may have lasted a bit longer. Most people expect it to be higher. It is a standard question in schools since the average class size is sufficient so if the teacher asked it as a bet it would be in his favour. Next question please Link to comment
+Dorsetgal & GeoDog Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Well done Dorsetgal & GeoDog... We thought it may have lasted a bit longer. Most people expect it to be higher. It is a standard question in schools since the average class size is sufficient so if the teacher asked it as a bet it would be in his favour. Aye, but I AM a retired maths teacher Ok next question. Who died in a mysterious accident over the Thames estuary on this day in history. I'd like the year and the persons name please. Link to comment
+t.a.folk Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Ahh that will be Amy Johnson in 1941 then. Link to comment
+Dorsetgal & GeoDog Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 (edited) Ding! Edit to add: You must be reading the same newspaper as my elderly father then, I asked him to set the question as a bit of a distraction! NOW he tells mehe got it from todays paper! Edited January 6, 2007 by Dorsetgal & GeoDog Link to comment
+t.a.folk Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 Nay we don't have a daily newspaper .. it's just one of those things I remember from too many management course trivia quizes . Do I now need to set a question ? Link to comment
+t.a.folk Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 (edited) Nay we don't have a daily newspaper .. it's just one of those things I remember from too many management course trivia quizes . Do I now need to set a question ? Well here goes: Who owned the Trucking Company that Elvis Presley once work for? Bill Edited January 6, 2007 by t.a.folk Link to comment
+MartyBartfast Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 Nay we don't have a daily newspaper .. it's just one of those things I remember from too many management course trivia quizes . Do I now need to set a question ? Well he goes: Who owned the Trucking Company that Elvis Presley once work for? Bill A complete guess: 'Colonel' Tom Parker Link to comment
+t.a.folk Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 "A complete guess: 'Colonel' Tom Parker" Good try, but Nop!! Link to comment
+Dorsetgal & GeoDog Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 Crowne Electric Company Link to comment
+Archer4 Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 Nay we don't have a daily newspaper .. it's just one of those things I remember from too many management course trivia quizes . Do I now need to set a question ? Well here goes: Who owned the Trucking Company that Elvis Presley once work for? Bill McDonalds? Link to comment
+Simply Paul Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 His dad/uncle? (The / means they might have been the same person ) Link to comment
+t.a.folk Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 (edited) Sorry not right yet The answer is the name of a person . Edited January 7, 2007 by t.a.folk Link to comment
+t.a.folk Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 Joseph Barry? Sorry ,no. Link to comment
Nediam Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 Joseph Barry? Sorry ,no. Jim / Glady's Tipler? Link to comment
+Dorsetgal & GeoDog Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 (edited) Jim & Gladys Tipler owned the Crown Electric Company which Elvis worked for (driving a truck) after leaving school. Edited January 7, 2007 by Dorsetgal & GeoDog Link to comment
+t.a.folk Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 (edited) Apologies if we have posed a question with more than one answer . We used two sources of reference when posing the question . ( 1) " The trucking company that Elvis worked for as a young man was owned by ? " (2) "Elvis Presley once worked at a trucking company that was owned by ?" Each source had the same famous entertainer as being the owner "?" Sum total of our knowledge , Should we retract the question ? Edited January 7, 2007 by t.a.folk Link to comment
Nediam Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 (edited) Apologies if we have posed a question with more than one answer . We used two sources of reference when posing the question . ( 1) " The trucking company that Elvis worked for as a young man was owned by ? " (2) "Elvis Presley once worked at a trucking company that was owned by ?" Each source had the same famous entertainer as being the owner "?" Sum total of our knowledge , Should we retract the question ? Tell us who you think is the owner... DorsetGal came up with the answer that he drove for Crown Electric, My mum said it was owned by Joseph Barry, after getting a no,no from T.A. Folks I found the answer of "Jim / Glady's Tipler" If you have a definite answer then let the quiz continue (with a hint ), but if you're not sure, then............... Edited January 8, 2007 by Nediam Link to comment
SlytherinAlex Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 Tell us who you think is the owner... DorsetGal came up with the answer that he drove for Crown Electric, My mum said it was owned by Joseph Barry, after getting a no,no from T.A. Folks I found the answer of "Jim / Glady's Tipler" If you have a definite answer then let the quiz continue (with a hint ), but if you're not sure, then............... It looks to me that the spirit of the quiz is being lost. The original post set the ground rules of no googling and the level of questions to be "pub quiz" level. It seems that recently neither of these guidelines are being followed. a. Link to comment
+t.a.folk Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 Apologies if we have posed a question with more than one answer . We used two sources of reference when posing the question . ( 1) " The trucking company that Elvis worked for as a young man was owned by ? " (2) "Elvis Presley once worked at a trucking company that was owned by ?" Each source had the same famous entertainer as being the owner "?" Sum total of our knowledge , Should we retract the question ? Tell us who you think is the owner... DorsetGal came up with the answer that he drove for Crown Electric, My mum said it was owned by Joseph Barry, after getting a no,no from T.A. Folks I found the answer of "Jim / Glady's Tipler" If you have a definite answer then let the quiz continue (with a hint ), but if you're not sure, then............... Happy to and for someone else to set a different answer ..please !!! Origin of our question was we saw "(2) quote in a book book "A year with YOURS 2007 your essential handbook " (aimed at oldies !) We then double checked answer by googling and found quote "(1)" Answer = Frank Sinatra both times Link to comment
Nediam Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 (edited) Happy to and for someone else to set a different answer ..please !!! Origin of our question was we saw "(2) quote in a book book "A year with YOURS 2007 your essential handbook " (aimed at oldies !) We then double checked answer by googling and found quote "(1)" Answer = Frank Sinatra both times Just Googled the "The trucking company that Elvis worked for as a young man was owned by" phrase and the two top hits fitted it best. First hit was "Sixty Amazing-but-True Facts!" - Claims it to be true....but some of their other facts seem too bizarre e.g. "Every Labrador retriever dreams about bananas." Second hit was "Are These True Facts? These are NOT true facts, but they sound good!" - Claims it to be made up.... Looks like it may have been a made up "fact" Edited January 8, 2007 by Nediam Link to comment
Nediam Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 (edited) I'll be cheeky and nip in with a picture round question Below are 10 partial images taken from classic rock albums. I want the artists name and the album title for each picture. The "winner" will be whoever posts the last missing answer (I have blatantly ripped off another quiz I've been "working on" recently and will post a link to the full on-line quiz once all the answers are revealed ) Edited January 8, 2007 by Nediam Link to comment
+t.a.folk Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 (edited) Thankyou for new question . We own one of them ,no 9 . Edited January 8, 2007 by t.a.folk Link to comment
+MartyBartfast Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 Thankyou for new question . We own one of them ,no 9 . Go on then, what is it? Unless you're waiting for the other 9 answers and so you can nip in at the end Anyway, No. 1 - Dark Side Of The Moon, Pink Floyd Link to comment
+MartyBartfast Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 (edited) <SNIP> Double Post, useless cr@ppy internet thingy..... Edited January 8, 2007 by MartyBartfast Link to comment
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