+Fianccetto Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Right, here goes: Marie Curie won 2 Nobel prizes, what were they for and in which years was she awarded them? ????? Deja Vu (I thought April pranks stopped at noon) Right, I'm going for it... 1903 for Physics and 1911 for Chemistry. (Have I remembered that right?!) Quote Link to comment
+Cash-in Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Sorry folks, thought I'd join in without having read through the thread! Well remembered though Fianccetto!!!! Quote Link to comment
+Fianccetto Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 We don't have a question to hand, so you want to go again? Quote Link to comment
+Cash-in Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Right, I'll try again! What does golf stand for? Quote Link to comment
Pajaholic Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Right, I'll try again! What does golf stand for? Widely circulated on the Internet is that it stands for "Gentlemen only, ladies forbidden". Snopes has an article on this, which suggests that "golf" isn't an acronym, and hence doesn't stand for anything (other than, perhaps, a good caching opportunity ruined!) Geoff Quote Link to comment
+Cash-in Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Right, I'll try again! What does golf stand for? Widely circulated on the Internet is that it stands for "Gentlemen only, ladies forbidden". Snopes has an article on this, which suggests that "golf" isn't an acronym, and hence doesn't stand for anything (other than, perhaps, a good caching opportunity ruined!) Geoff ding ding, spot on! Quote Link to comment
Pajaholic Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Thanks. In February 2000, Frodo Baggins was the first to enter Britain under a scheme that had originally been suggested by the Monster Raving Loony Party; but who or what was Frodo Baggins? Quote Link to comment
+MartyBartfast Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 Thanks. In February 2000, Frodo Baggins was the first to enter Britain under a scheme that had originally been suggested by the Monster Raving Loony Party; but who or what was Frodo Baggins? He was a dog that received the first passport for dogs. Quote Link to comment
Pajaholic Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 DING to MartyBartfast. Not only the first dog, he was the first pet of any species to enter Britain under the PETS scheme (aka "pet passport"). (clicky link) Quote Link to comment
+MartyBartfast Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 DING to MartyBartfast. Not only the first dog, he was the first pet of any species to enter Britain under the PETS scheme (aka "pet passport"). (clicky link) I don't think it's the only MRLP proposal that's been stolen by other political parties. Below are a few more from their current manifesto, but one isn't. Which one did I make up? Bon Voyage We will pass a law ordering British Airways flight attendants to CHEER UP! GCSE Lottery It is proposed that, before the beginning of exams, the exam board will select a certain obscure phrase which will be kept secret. If any pupil inadvertently writes this phrase in any exam,he/she will automaticaly receive straight A* grades, and a free teddy. Commas with dots Semicolons should be banned; No-one knows when to use one anyway. Founders Day It will be compulsory for everyone to wear a top hat to work on the birthday of Screaming Lord Sutch, this will serve to unify the population and create much needed jobs in the flagging hatters industry. Cool on the outside: To combat global warming and climate change all buildings should be fitted with air conditioning units on the outside. Put a Sock in it All socks to be sold in packs of 3 as a precaution against losing one. Olympics Supermarket Trolley Formation Dancing to be made an Olimpick event. Education. Ban the teaching of foreign languages. Instead, invest in other countries learning of English. Politicians are Shocked Politicians to be fitted with electric shock collars, the type used to stop dogs barking, and shocked every time they lie. English. Anyone using American spelling should be made to carry a very large copy of the Oxford English Dictionary around with them for a week. Quote Link to comment
Pajaholic Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 Oh my! I'm torn between three; and I suspect they're all incorrect! But now for something completely different: When Alan Hope got the first Monster Raving Loony Party seat on Ashburton Council the local TV news gave him a proper hard time. Apparently, his policies were far too sensible and they accused him of cheating Oh ... my guess: Commas with dots. Geoff Quote Link to comment
+The Duckers Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 My guess would be the "Cool On The Outside" Quote Link to comment
+MartyBartfast Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 Sorry Chaps both "Cool On The Outside" & "Commas with dots" are in the MRLP manifesto! The more astute among you will have deduced that there are only 8 left, and by a process of elimination you're bound to get the right one sooner or later. Quote Link to comment
Pajaholic Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 2nd guess: Founders day. Quote Link to comment
+The Blorenges Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 I'll go for the BA flight attendants cheering up - because it seems nicely topical! MrsB Quote Link to comment
+MartyBartfast Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 2nd guess: Founders day. DING to Pajaholic! All the others are on the manifesto, althought as a party they're very receptive to suggestions so I might propose Founders Day as a new policy. Quote Link to comment
Pajaholic Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 DING to Pajaholic! All the others are on the manifesto, althought as a party they're very receptive to suggestions so I might propose Founders Day as a new policy. Thanks. Apologies for the late reply - I didn't expect to be right and didn't have a question ready Next question: Challenger, Tornado, Typhoon, Mustang, Laser, Marauder, Europa, Hurricane, Buccaneer, Jetstream, Superstorm, and Crusader are all types of what? Geoff Quote Link to comment
norsch Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 DING to Pajaholic! All the others are on the manifesto, althought as a party they're very receptive to suggestions so I might propose Founders Day as a new policy. Thanks. Apologies for the late reply - I didn't expect to be right and didn't have a question ready Next question: Challenger, Tornado, Typhoon, Mustang, Laser, Marauder, Europa, Hurricane, Buccaneer, Jetstream, Superstorm, and Crusader are all types of what? Geoff Caravans Quote Link to comment
+The Blorenges Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 Airplanes is the obvious answer although I've not come across the Superstorm before! Chris (MrB) Quote Link to comment
Pajaholic Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 DING to norsch. FWIW, this is a revision of one of the General Ignorance questions from QI (the original included motorhomes while all that I've listed are trailer caravans). In that, forfeits were awarded for answers of tanks and airplanes! Over to norsch. Geoff Quote Link to comment
norsch Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 How is guitarist Brian Robson Rankin better known? Quote Link to comment
+Unobtainium Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 Guessing Brian May? Quote Link to comment
+MartyBartfast Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 Another guess: Slash (Guns n Roses) Quote Link to comment
norsch Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 Another guess: Slash (Guns n Roses) No. Quote Link to comment
norsch Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 Hank Marvin DING to Madam Cholet Quote Link to comment
+Madam Cholet Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 Which was the first country to give women the right to vote and in which year? Quote Link to comment
+Simply Paul Posted April 5, 2010 Author Share Posted April 5, 2010 Is that any women, or all women? Quote Link to comment
+chizu Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 I have a funny feeling that it's Sweden but on idea of the year so I'll go for 1902. Quote Link to comment
norsch Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 I seem to remember New Zealand possibly around 1890 Quote Link to comment
+Madam Cholet Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 I meant all women. Conditional female suffrage was granted in Sweden during the age of liberty (1718–1771), but this right was restricted and did not apply to women in general. Unrestricted women's suffrage in terms of voting rights was granted in New Zealand in the early 1893. I'll give a DING to Norsch for being close enough as this will be my last visit for a few weeks. (Watch the caches on Easter Island to watch my progress!) Quote Link to comment
norsch Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 Drat, but thanks Madam Cholet OK. All States of the USA except Arizona and California have a statutory minimum age for what? Quote Link to comment
+rob.marsh Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 I'll go with a slightly more sensible thought now, having run through what might normal have a min age. Marriage? Quote Link to comment
norsch Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 I'll go with a slightly more sensible thought now, having run through what might normal have a min age. Marriage? DING to rob.marsh Quote Link to comment
Mutton Geoff Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 California most certain does have a legal minimum age for marriage. It's 18. Any younger than that would require a Superior Court Order, which would be extremely unlikely in almost any case. Quote Link to comment
norsch Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 (edited) California most certain does have a legal minimum age for marriage. It's 18. Any younger than that would require a Superior Court Order, which would be extremely unlikely in almost any case. Quote "California no statutory minimum, those under 18 must receive approval of a superior court judge, or parental consent". Edited April 5, 2010 by norsch Quote Link to comment
+rob.marsh Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 Do I still have the ding then? Quote Link to comment
norsch Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 Do I still have the ding then? Of course Quote Link to comment
+rob.marsh Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 in that case Who said "What is history but a fable agreed upon? " Quote Link to comment
+Cash-in Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 During his lifetime Shakespeare wrote over 37 plays, but how many sonnets did he write? Quote Link to comment
+Team Noodles Posted April 10, 2010 Share Posted April 10, 2010 uhm, I think 152, its been a while. Quote Link to comment
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