+Simply Paul Posted March 20, 2013 Author Share Posted March 20, 2013 OK, a nice simple one: What was the name of Blackbeard's ship?Bit of a guess. Was it Queen Anne's Revenge? Quote Link to comment
+Capt. Grimbeard Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 It was indeed. Over to you. Quote Link to comment
+Simply Paul Posted March 21, 2013 Author Share Posted March 21, 2013 I have applied to be on the next series of Pointless. Thanks very much. With a recorded fatality rate of around 85% (since 1940), what's probably the world's most hazardous competition? Quote Link to comment
+Simply Paul Posted March 21, 2013 Author Share Posted March 21, 2013 Becoming pope?That's only (usually) fatal to the winners, not the other contenders... Quote Link to comment
+martin&lindabryn Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 (edited) a friedfrende of mine films the Dakar Rally and he suggest that this is the most dangerous, legitimate sport Edited March 21, 2013 by martin&lindabryn Quote Link to comment
+TheOldfields Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 If 'hazardous' includes broken bones and not just death in blazing fireballs, then I'll have a guess at Gloucester cheese rolling. Quote Link to comment
+Simply Paul Posted March 21, 2013 Author Share Posted March 21, 2013 It's not exactly a sport as such, although it was a competition born of a sport. There's no prize for winning except a place in the history books. A man who owned a bear has won it. Not on sand or Cooper's Hill though. Quote Link to comment
+TheOldfields Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Have to admit that I completely missed the bit about 85% fatality rate. That would have to be some nasty gruyere. With the cheese excluded, how about trying for the land speed record? Quote Link to comment
+martin&lindabryn Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 How about speed boat racing, they always have big crashes Quote Link to comment
+MartyBartfast Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 I'll have a guess at some sort of free diving record. Quote Link to comment
+Simply Paul Posted March 22, 2013 Author Share Posted March 22, 2013 Two very close suggestions, but no Ding yet. The bear had a name. Indeed, it still does. Quote Link to comment
+martin&lindabryn Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 (edited) Two very close suggestions, but no Ding yet. The bear had a name. Indeed, it still does. taking a hint from you last comment I will try water speed record, don't know the bears name though Edited March 22, 2013 by martin&lindabryn Quote Link to comment
+Simply Paul Posted March 22, 2013 Author Share Posted March 22, 2013 Two very close suggestions, but no Ding yet. The bear had a name. Indeed, it still does.taking a hint from you last comment I will try water speed record,don't know the bears name though A Ding for the water speed record (inspired by the previous boat question), but a small raspberry for not knowing Mr Whoppit, a rare stuffed toy with its own Wiki page Quote Link to comment
+martin&lindabryn Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 thanks for the Ding hears one to get you thinking As the last question was about boats, hears a two part question about launches. Part 1. what was launched on 5 September 1977? As Elvis was topping the UK chart with Way Down. Part 2. On the 25 August last year it left the influence of what object? Quote Link to comment
+Betelgeuse Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 That would be Voyager 1 and it's said to have left the influence of the Sun although that's a statement that's being argued at present. The evidence for this is a sudden decrease in solar particles and a corresponding increase in cosmic rays. If it hasn't already, then it'll exit the region of the heliopause some time soon. Voyager 2 is still within the influence of the Sun but is also at the heliopause. The missions of both are expected to last until around 2025 when the radiothermal generators that power them will finally stop producing sufficient power to maintain operation of the transmitters. Fantastic stuff really. Quote Link to comment
+martin&lindabryn Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 That would be Voyager 1 and it's said to have left the influence of the Sun although that's a statement that's being argued at present. The evidence for this is a sudden decrease in solar particles and a corresponding increase in cosmic rays. If it hasn't already, then it'll exit the region of the heliopause some time soon. Voyager 2 is still within the influence of the Sun but is also at the heliopause. The missions of both are expected to last until around 2025 when the radiothermal generators that power them will finally stop producing sufficient power to maintain operation of the transmitters. Fantastic stuff really. That’s a ding. Thought that may have lasted longer than that Quote Link to comment
+Betelgeuse Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Too many space geeks in here for a question like that to last. Staying with Voyager 1 for a while longer, it's mission trajectory was altered to take it out of the plane of the ecliptic and it's 'grand tour' of the solar system terminated leaving Voyager 2 to complete that part of the mission. Why was the trajectory altered? Quote Link to comment
+Capt. Grimbeard Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 To investigate a comet or meteor? Quote Link to comment
+Betelgeuse Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 Good guess, but I'm afraid not. Quote Link to comment
+Betelgeuse Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 To visit Titan? That will get you the DING! A year before Voyager's encounter with Saturn, Pioneer 11 had detected a thick atmosphere around Titan and the mission controllers decided that it was too good an opportunity to miss - they were in the unusual position of having two craft and being able to 'sacrifice' one to perform some important science on this strange moon. They knew that the encounter would impart a gravitational slingshot effect and propel it out of the plane of the ecliptic effectively ending its planetary mission. Quote Link to comment
+MTH Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Thanks. It's nice to know an answer for once! Time for a change if subject. The ship "Mi Amigo"" is better known by what name? Quote Link to comment
+martin&lindabryn Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 I remember listening to the last broad cast from radio Caroline as she was sinking on 20 March 1980. I had to Google the next bit. The last broadcast from the Mi Amigo was by Stevie Gordon and Tom Anderson, as follows Well, we're sorry to tell you that due to the severe weather conditions and the fact that we are shipping quite a lot of water, we are closing down, and the crew are at this stage leaving the ship. Obviously, we hope to be back with you as soon as possible, but just for the moment we would like to say goodbye. "It's not a very good occasion really, we have to hurry this because the lifeboat is standing by. We're not leaving and disappearing, we're going onto the lifeboat hoping that the pumps can take it, if they can, we'll be back, if not, well we really don't like to say it. I'm sure we'll be back one way or another. For the moment from all of us, goodbye and God Bless." Quote Link to comment
+MTH Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Radio Caroline get you the ding - assuming you didn't have to look that bit up Quote Link to comment
+martin&lindabryn Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Thanks for the Ding. The only bit I looked up was the quote, and that was to get it right. Now the question I have is. Can you give the location of the first cattle grid in Wales? There is a geocache of mine there that gives its history. Quote Link to comment
+Simply Paul Posted March 24, 2013 Author Share Posted March 24, 2013 (edited) ...There is a geocache of mine there that gives its history.This rather gave the game away as while web-searching is banned, looking at profiles isn't. The cache is GC3DE7V and because I'm not a premium member at the moment, I can confirm it's... in Wales. Edited March 24, 2013 by Simply Paul Quote Link to comment
+martin&lindabryn Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 ...There is a geocache of mine there that gives its history.This rather gave the game away as while web-searching is banned, looking at profiles isn't. The cache is GC3DE7V and because I'm not a premium member at the moment, I can confirm it's... in Wales. That answer confirms the cache is in Wales, but it doesn’t give the cattle grid’s location. No Ding yet Quote Link to comment
BOBBLES WORLD TOUR Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Cattle in Wales? Well that's me educated. Quote Link to comment
+Simply Paul Posted March 24, 2013 Author Share Posted March 24, 2013 That answer confirms the cache is in Wales, but it doesn’t give the cattle grid’s location. No Ding yetI can also confirm the cattle grid is located at ground level, on a road, between fences, walls or hedges. If that's not good enough then someone else clicking that link will get the Ding. Which is perfectly fair Quote Link to comment
+Betelgeuse Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Cattle in Wales? Well that's me educated. Ah but it was apparently put there to prevent sheep from straying... Quote Link to comment
+martin&lindabryn Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 (edited) That answer confirms the cache is in Wales, but it doesn’t give the cattle grid’s location. No Ding yetI can also confirm the cattle grid is located at ground level, on a road, between fences, walls or hedges. If that's not good enough then someone else clicking that link will get the Ding. Which is perfectly fair For your persistence I will give you the Ding.<P></P> The First Cattle Grid In Wales GC3DE7V In the 1940’s the first cattle grid in England and Wales was installed on the B4391 over the Berwyn from Llangynog to Bala, to deter sheep from wandering. At that time cattle grids were not permitted on the public highways, but the land owner was influential in political circles. Eventually legislation was passed in 1950 which permitted the placing of cattle grids on the public highway The first official 'Cattle Grid' sign in the country was placed here on the 27 June 1952 <P></P>Images of the new cattle grid on the B4391 over the Berwyn from Llangynog to Bala, to deter sheep from wandering, showing the grid itself and the first official 'Cattle Grid' sign in the country, next to which (left to right) R E Davies (Llandderfel), R R Davies (Cynwyd), J J Evans (County Council Regional Surveyor), Huw Edwards (Supervisor to the Duke of Westminster Estates) and I D Conacher (Pale Estate) are standing. Edited March 25, 2013 by martin&lindabryn Quote Link to comment
+Simply Paul Posted March 25, 2013 Author Share Posted March 25, 2013 What a great story for something you take for granted and never really think about until you have to walk over one. I always check for stuck hedgehogs when I do; not every grid has a route out if they fall in. Thanks too for the Ding. I feel a little guilty... but not enough to stop me setting another question. On the subjects of firsts and things we take for granted, what exploded on the 2nd of January 1869, injuring or even killing (reports differ) a policeman? Quote Link to comment
+martin&lindabryn Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 I had no idea about this question till I Googled it. So I am disqualifying myself from this one Quote Link to comment
+maxkim Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Traffic lights... may be in London.. MaxKim Quote Link to comment
+Simply Paul Posted March 25, 2013 Author Share Posted March 25, 2013 (edited) Traffic lights... may be in London.. MaxKimGets you a green-lit Ding. There's a plaque on the wall close to Big Ben on the corner of Parliament Square to commemorate this unlikely incident. Gas-powered traffic-signals quickly fell out of style. Over to maxkim. Edit to add a photo of the plaque: Edited March 25, 2013 by Simply Paul Quote Link to comment
+maxkim Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Thanks for that.... on a slightly different tack... What is measured using the ‘Scoville’ scale? Quote Link to comment
dodgydaved Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Thanks for that.... on a slightly different tack... What is measured using the ‘Scoville’ scale? Chilli heat! (the original dodgyda geezer [] ) Quote Link to comment
+maxkim Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Very quick DING to Dave.... over to you... M Quote Link to comment
dodgydaved Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Very quick DING to Dave.... over to you... M From my quiz for this Friday at the Sunninghill Comrades Club: "You're a better man than I am, Gunga Din!" Whose creation was Gunga Din? Quote Link to comment
+Simply Paul Posted March 26, 2013 Author Share Posted March 26, 2013 I'll take a guess at Kipling Quote Link to comment
dodgydaved Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 I'll take a guess at Kipling .... a big Gunga DING for SP!! Quote Link to comment
+Simply Paul Posted March 26, 2013 Author Share Posted March 26, 2013 I'll take a guess at Kipling.... a big Gunga DING for SP!!And to think, I've never even Kippled. Thanks dodgydaved. Staying on this theme, "Do you like Dorking?" "I don't know. I've never Dorked" - which lead me to this headline from October 2009: "Dorking's famous _______ _______ is dead." Please fill in the blanks for me for the Ding. Quote Link to comment
+MTH Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 If it's on the theme then I'd guess at "Door King". Quote Link to comment
+Simply Paul Posted March 28, 2013 Author Share Posted March 28, 2013 A nice try, but no. The story got talked about on Have I Got News For You, if that helps? Quote Link to comment
+Pharisee Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 Having spent quite a few Sunday mornings at Ryker's Cafe on the A24 and been around the round-a-bout at Dorking... How about 'Giant Chicken'? Quote Link to comment
+Simply Paul Posted March 29, 2013 Author Share Posted March 29, 2013 We are getting closer. No Easter connection but it was an animal. Famous in the town in its day. Quote Link to comment
+Simply Paul Posted April 1, 2013 Author Share Posted April 1, 2013 Usually grey, sometimes not...? Quote Link to comment
+TheOldfields Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Squirrel? Now, what adjective? Hmmm. Tap-dancing squirrel. That must be correct. Quote Link to comment
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