+careygang Posted June 10, 2009 Posted June 10, 2009 I've pm'd Tarmac, if he doesn't post this evening, then I have a question ready which I'll post around 1am UK time Quote
+tarmacjohn Posted June 10, 2009 Posted June 10, 2009 Sorry guys, I forgot I answered the question. As we are on television programmes. Here's one that may cause some disagreement Who invented the television set? Quote
+keehotee Posted June 10, 2009 Posted June 10, 2009 Sorry guys, I forgot I answered the question. As we are on television programmes. Here's one that may cause some disagreement Who invented the television set? The principle? Or first working model? Nipkow if it's the principle. Not sure who's recognised as being first with a working model - there were so many of them...... Quote
+talkytoaster Posted June 10, 2009 Posted June 10, 2009 Sorry guys, I forgot I answered the question. As we are on television programmes. Here's one that may cause some disagreement Who invented the television set? The principle? Or first working model? Nipkow if it's the principle. Not sure who's recognised as being first with a working model - there were so many of them...... I was always led to believe it was John Logie Baird in 1926. But, as keehotee said this is an area of hot debate. Quote
+on4bam Posted June 10, 2009 Posted June 10, 2009 Sorry guys, I forgot I answered the question. As we are on television programmes. Here's one that may cause some disagreement Who invented the television set? I guess that's Baird. At 30 lines resolution coud have been better though Quote
+tarmacjohn Posted June 10, 2009 Posted June 10, 2009 Told you it would cause some discussion. I would have accepted Baird, Nipkov or Philo Farnsworth. So the DING goes to Keehotee. Quote
+keehotee Posted June 15, 2009 Posted June 15, 2009 Sorry all - bit behind, and can't think of a question - but these have just popped up in another quiz - all from Futurama... 1. What is the name of Dr. Farnsworth's invention he introduces at the start of "Anthology of Interest I"? 2. What mail-order degrees does Dr. Zoidberg have? 3. How can Fry and Leela win back Bender's soul from the robot devil? Quote
+Simply Paul Posted June 15, 2009 Author Posted June 15, 2009 I've all four series (a new 26 episode package has been ordered by Fox!) but I'm doing this off the top of my head: 1. What is the name of Dr. Farnsworth's invention he introduces at the start of "Anthology of Interest I"? The What-If Machine? 2. What mail-order degrees does Dr. Zoidberg have? Not sure on this one... Humanology? 3. How can Fry and Leela win back Bender's soul from the robot devil? A good song on this episode. Isn't it as simple as besting the Robot Devil in a musical duel? Quote
+keehotee Posted June 22, 2009 Posted June 22, 2009 I've all four series (a new 26 episode package has been ordered by Fox!) but I'm doing this off the top of my head: 1. What is the name of Dr. Farnsworth's invention he introduces at the start of "Anthology of Interest I"? The What-If Machine? 2. What mail-order degrees does Dr. Zoidberg have? Not sure on this one... Humanology? 3. How can Fry and Leela win back Bender's soul from the robot devil? A good song on this episode. Isn't it as simple as besting the Robot Devil in a musical duel? 1.no. even more practical than that. 2.hmmm.... no! 3. You can have this one - it was a fiddle contest - so practically there.... Quote
+drdick&vick Posted June 22, 2009 Posted June 22, 2009 1) Something to do with fishing 2) Human anatomy Quote
+Guanajuato Posted June 22, 2009 Posted June 22, 2009 name of Dr. Farnsworth's invention he introduces at the start of "Anthology of Interest I"? Completely unrelated to futurama, but wasn't Farnsworth the mechanic/co-driver for the baddie in Herbie goes to Monte Carlo? Is it coincidence? Quote
+drdick&vick Posted June 25, 2009 Posted June 25, 2009 Quick Bump Are we going to get a decision Quote
+keehotee Posted June 25, 2009 Posted June 25, 2009 Quick Bump Are we going to get a decision OK--- to keep things moving, the answers were 1. What is the name of Dr. Farnsworth's invention he introduces at the start of "Anthology of Interest I"? The Fin-longer (of course) 2. What mail-order degrees does Dr. Zoidberg have? Murderology and Murderonomy 3. How can Fry and Leela win back Bender's soul from the robot devil? By winning a fiddle contest As SP was the only person to get one right, he can have the ding..... Quote
+Guanajuato Posted June 29, 2009 Posted June 29, 2009 Have we turned the quiz round? If Bump is the answer, what is the question? I'd say, who's round, blue and covered in bandages. [] Quote
+drdick&vick Posted June 29, 2009 Posted June 29, 2009 or maybe it has just run it's course and the interest has died. Quote
+rutson Posted June 29, 2009 Posted June 29, 2009 Or maybe SP is away from his PC somewhere between Unst and Ben Nevis! Quote
+MartyBartfast Posted June 29, 2009 Posted June 29, 2009 Or maybe SP is away from his PC somewhere between Unst and Ben Nevis! Or maybe he's been naughty again and got a ban and we all missed it. Quote
+rutson Posted June 29, 2009 Posted June 29, 2009 OK let's get it moving: What is DTMF and what does it stand for? (In the event of any answer other than the one I mean, I'm thinking of the application which most of utilise daily) Quote
+on4bam Posted June 29, 2009 Posted June 29, 2009 OK let's get it moving: What is DTMF and what does it stand for? (In the event of any answer other than the one I mean, I'm thinking of the application which most of utilise daily) Easy one... Dual Tone Multi Frequency. The tones a telephone generates when a number is dialed opposed to pulse dialing (as in the round dials in earlier days). I know DTMF as the tones I use on my handheld radio to send commands to amateur radio repeaters. Quote
+on4bam Posted June 29, 2009 Posted June 29, 2009 DING to ob4bam :-) Who??? AC/DC, Metallica, Iron Maiden and the Stereophonics performed here, next year more noise will be made by an "un-musical" (is this a word?) event that was not held there for 17 years. What, where??? Quote
+on4bam Posted June 29, 2009 Posted June 29, 2009 .... next year ... You sure?? Since 2010 is next year and the event is scheduled .... they better keep their promise. Quote
+Lost in Space Posted June 29, 2009 Posted June 29, 2009 Since 2010 is next year and the event is scheduled .... they better keep their promise. Recent statements suggest otherwise.......... Quote
+on4bam Posted June 30, 2009 Posted June 30, 2009 Is it castle Donnington? Don't know the event but i guess it's some sort of motor racing - I think they do bikes there. My guess is the British Grand prix as that's the the sport that seems up in the air atm. Correct. Next year's F1 Grand prix is scheduled for Donnington. Ding to you. Quote
+rutson Posted June 30, 2009 Posted June 30, 2009 Eeek, I didn't have a question so this will be a quick one. Which game has many different variations, the most common being the use of Armitage rules. I'm sorry, I haven't a clue! Quote
+Lost in Space Posted June 30, 2009 Posted June 30, 2009 .... Next year's F1 Grand prix is scheduled for Donnington. Glad you said "scheduled" Quote
+rutson Posted July 6, 2009 Posted July 6, 2009 What's that? Up there? I do believe there's a message on the Laser Display Board. "DUNG" Oh... it's broken again! Quote
+kennamatic Posted July 7, 2009 Posted July 7, 2009 I only ever seem to get these right when I'm busy working. Perhaps if I answered more of these questions I'd earn more money! OK. A dram is what fraction of an ounce? Quote
+talkytoaster Posted July 7, 2009 Posted July 7, 2009 (edited) I only ever seem to get these right when I'm busy working. Perhaps if I answered more of these questions I'd earn more money! OK. A dram is what fraction of an ounce? Easy one, 1/8 of a fluid ounce Assumimg you are talking about liquids, otherwise 1/16 of an ounce for solids. Edited July 7, 2009 by talkytoaster Quote
+kennamatic Posted July 7, 2009 Posted July 7, 2009 Easy one, 1/8 of a fluid ounce Assumimg you are talking about liquids, otherwise 1/16 of an ounce for solids. It was the solid I was after so that's a good solid ding! Nice to have some easy ones occasionally on here to try and keep the interest going. Take it away talkytoaster! Quote
+talkytoaster Posted July 7, 2009 Posted July 7, 2009 Ok, quick one of the top of my head, no multipart this time: Who were the two Formula 1 (F1) drivers that died during the very same racing meeting; one during qualifying and one during the race? Extra kudos for the year and the track (but not required to get a ding). Quote
+Pharisee Posted July 7, 2009 Posted July 7, 2009 (edited) Ok, quick one of the top of my head, no multipart this time: Who were the two Formula 1 (F1) drivers that died during the very same racing meeting; one during qualifying and one during the race? Extra kudos for the year and the track (but not required to get a ding). Senna died in the race and Ratz--something (ratzenburger?) was killed in practice at Imola, I think. Can't remember the year but hazard a guess at '92 Edited July 7, 2009 by Pharisee Quote
+talkytoaster Posted July 7, 2009 Posted July 7, 2009 (edited) Ok, quick one of the top of my head, no multipart this time: Who were the two Formula 1 (F1) drivers that died during the very same racing meeting; one during qualifying and one during the race? Extra kudos for the year and the track (but not required to get a ding). Senna died in the race and Ratz--something (ratzenburger?) was killed in practice at Imola, I think. Can't remember the year but hazard a guess at '92 Close enough: 33 year old Roland Ratzenberger was killed during qualifying for the San Marino Grand Prix at the Imola circuit on Saturday 30 April 1994 and Ayrton Senna died the next day during the race. They are the last two F1 drivers to die whilst racing/qualifying. DING! Edited July 7, 2009 by talkytoaster Quote
+Pharisee Posted July 7, 2009 Posted July 7, 2009 Ok, quick one of the top of my head, no multipart this time: Who were the two Formula 1 (F1) drivers that died during the very same racing meeting; one during qualifying and one during the race? Extra kudos for the year and the track (but not required to get a ding). Senna died in the race and Ratz--something (ratzenburger?) was killed in practice at Imola, I think. Can't remember the year but hazard a guess at '92 Close enough: 33 year old Roland Ratzenberger was killed during qualifying for the San Marino Grand Prix at the Imola circuit on Saturday 30 April 1994 and Ayrton Senna died the next day during the race. They are the last two F1 drivers to die whilst racing/qualifying. DING! OK... A simple question requiring a (relatively) simple answer... What are Buckyballs? Quote
+rutson Posted July 8, 2009 Posted July 8, 2009 The third allotrope of carbon after diamond and graphite. Whereas in graphite the molecules are arranged in a planar configuration, in bucky balls they are arranged in a "ball" shape in a similar configuration to a geo-desic done. Quote
+purple_pineapple Posted July 8, 2009 Posted July 8, 2009 The third allotrope of carbon after diamond and graphite. Whereas in graphite the molecules are arranged in a planar configuration, in bucky balls they are arranged in a "ball" shape in a similar configuration to a geo-desic done. dam*it, I knew this one! I'll just add that the full name is Buckminster Fullerene and, unlike Graphite and Diamond, there is a discrete number of carbon atoms to a Buckyball (I believe it is is 60). They have some rather unusual properties, one of my favourites being the ability to trap another element inside the ball. I wonder if it rattles! Quote
+Pharisee Posted July 8, 2009 Posted July 8, 2009 The third allotrope of carbon after diamond and graphite. Whereas in graphite the molecules are arranged in a planar configuration, in bucky balls they are arranged in a "ball" shape in a similar configuration to a geo-desic done. That would be a ... DING for Mr. Rutson Quote
+Simply Paul Posted July 13, 2009 Author Posted July 13, 2009 (edited) Since he jumped in for my question (I was on a ferry in the north sea at the time) I'll jump in for his... Brb with a good question (I knew the answer to several of the intervening ones. I even asked who Bucky Balls were named after on here, I think.) Edit. Ok, I don't think this has been asked this before: Which is the smallest current county* (Not unitary blah blah) in England by area (possible trick question!) *I wouldn't say the county of Manchester, but I would say the county of Yorkshire, for example. Edited July 13, 2009 by Simply Paul Quote
+MartyBartfast Posted July 13, 2009 Posted July 13, 2009 Since he jumped in for my question (I was on a ferry in the north sea at the time) I'll jump in for his... Brb with a good question (I knew the answer to several of the intervening ones. I even asked who Bucky Balls were named after on here, I think.) Edit. Ok, I don't think this has been asked this before: Which is the smallest current county* (Not unitary blah blah) in England by area (possible trick question!) *I wouldn't say the county of Manchester, but I would say the county of Yorkshire, for example. The Isle of Wight at high tide, Rutland at low tide. Quote
+maxkim Posted July 13, 2009 Posted July 13, 2009 Or Bristol... They think they are are a county now.... Quote
+keehotee Posted July 13, 2009 Posted July 13, 2009 Or Bristol... They think they are are a county now.... I'll second Rutland - Isle of Wight and Bristol are both unitary authorities, not counties.... Quote
+Simply Paul Posted July 13, 2009 Author Posted July 13, 2009 MartyBartfast gets the 'Qi'ng as this was the answer I was after. I didn't think the question would last long, but after some slow Qs on here, I wanted to bump things along. Over to you, MartyBartfast! Quote
+MartyBartfast Posted July 14, 2009 Posted July 14, 2009 OK another quickie: Name the 3 man crew of Apollo 13 Quote
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