The All New All New Groundspeak UK Pub Quiz

[+Simply Paul]

In that case, I'm not sure 84 *was* too early. So I'll say that

[+drdick&vick]

lets try 1987

[+Pharisee]

I've a feeling he had a go in 86 (88 was a Summer Olympic year, I think)

IIRC the Summer and Winter Olympics were still in the same year in the 1980s. 1984 seems too far back, and 1992 too far forward (at least with reference to my own memorable events). So I'll guess it wasn't in the Olympics, which suggests the World Games and it had to be before 1988. So, another stab in the gloom: 1987?

I'll give you a DING for that as it's close enough. It was, in fact, the World Championships in 1987 where he finished 55th which was high enough for him to qualify for the 1988 Winter Olympics.... The rest, as they say, is history.

[Pajaholic]

Thanks, Pharisee.

 

I suspect that this one's a bit obscure - so I'll give the ding to whoever comes closest IMO if the answer I have isn't given in a couple of days:

 

Defining an "aircraft carrier" to be something moving that includes a platform designed and successfully used for fixed-wing aircraft (other than models or UAVs) to land upon, what is/was the World's smallest aircraft carrier?

[norsch]

In an episode of "Fall guy" Lee Majors landed a plane on the roof of a campervan, I don't know what make but it was about same as a Ford Transit

[+Lost in Space]

That twin hulled Japanese submarine that was shown on TV a couple of weeks ago?

Edited February 17, 2010 by Lost in Space

[Pajaholic]

Lost in Space: AFAICT, that twin-hulled Japanese WWII submarine was meant to launch aircraft on a one-way mission - i.e. no capability to land them.

 

norsch: You're in pole position so far should nobody give the right answer! (

!)

 

Geoff

[+Unobtainium]

A mini?

[Pajaholic]

A mini?

I didn't think it'd got this fast, but I'll give you a DING for that. Incredibly IMO,

of Jim Greenshields (Chief Flying Instructor at Somerset Microlights, Dunkeswell) landing a Thruster on a mini driven by Dave Pearce, and

. Jim had previously

!

 

Over to akettlet!

 

Geoff

[norsch]

Lost in Space: AFAICT, that twin-hulled Japanese WWII submarine was meant to launch aircraft on a one-way mission - i.e. no capability to land them.

 

norsch: You're in pole position so far should nobody give the right answer! (

!)

 

Geoff

no thats way bigger than the one off "Fall guy"

[+Unobtainium]

In which year did the then fastest and the then largest passenger aircraft BOTH make their maiden flights?

[+Simply Paul]

1969 - 747 and Concorde.

[+Unobtainium]

DING - Simply Paul.

[+Simply Paul]

Thanks for that. Which film starred Michael York, Jenny Agutter and Peter Ustinov?

[+MartyBartfast]

Thanks for that. Which film starred Michael York, Jenny Agutter and Peter Ustinov?

 

Logan's Run?

[+Simply Paul]

I knew that was too easy as I typed it. Ding!

[+MartyBartfast]

Another quickie I think:

 

Name the sea areas (a-la Radio 4 shipping forcast) that lie immediately off the South coast of England.

[+Pharisee]

Wight (as in Isle of) ?

[norsch]

portland plymouth wight dover

[+MartyBartfast]

portland plymouth wight dover

 

Them's the ones.

 

DING

[norsch]

OK another easy one, what comes next: Talc, Gypsum, Calcite, Flourite,..............?

[+Birdman-of-liskatraz]

OK another easy one, what comes next: Talc, Gypsum, Calcite, Flourite,..............?

Apatite, Orthoclase Feldspar, Quartz, Topaz, Corundum, Diamond...

Edited February 18, 2010 by Birdman-of-liskatraz

[norsch]

OK another easy one, what comes next: Talc, Gypsum, Calcite, Flourite,..............?

Apatite, Orthoclase Feldspar, Quartz, Topaz, Corundum, Diamond...

DING

[+Birdman-of-liskatraz]

OK another easy one, what comes next: Talc, Gypsum, Calcite, Flourite,..............?

Apatite, Orthoclase Feldspar, Quartz, Topaz, Corundum, Diamond...

DING

 

Only easy as I happened to have "Rutleys Elements of Mineralogy" on my desk!

 

So on the same theme...

 

Name the only metal ore to begin with the letter Q - though it's probably much better known by an alternative name.

[norsch]

OK another easy one, what comes next: Talc, Gypsum, Calcite, Flourite,..............?

Apatite, Orthoclase Feldspar, Quartz, Topaz, Corundum, Diamond...

DING

 

Only easy as I happened to have "Rutleys Elements of Mineralogy" on my desk!

 

So on the same theme...

 

Name the only metal ore to begin with the letter Q - though it's probably much better known by an alternative name.

Frank Rutley I think only names one, but looking through my books I have found four, although only one is common enough to be mined. So I will go for Quenselite

[+Madam Cholet]

Quicksilver? Better known as mercury which is found naturally as the ore cinnabar.

[+Pharisee]

I don't know the answer but it could do with a 'bump'

[+Birdman-of-liskatraz]

Gosh - I thought (In fact I know!) I posted an answer days ago.....

 

The answer I was looking for (Whilst may not being totally correct!) was Quicksilver....

 

(and apologies to the experts - I was working to Rutley's)

 

so a ding to Madam Cholet...

[+Madam Cholet]

Change of subject. Which country has Dzongkha as it's official language?

[+Pharisee]

Change of subject. Which country has Dzongkha as it's official language?

Sounds like it has to be a 'little' place.... Tibet?

[norsch]

Change of subject. Which country has Dzongkha as it's official language?

I remember this from Michael Palin on tv I think Nepal

Edited March 3, 2010 by norsch

[+Madam Cholet]

Change of subject. Which country has Dzongkha as it's official language?

I remember this from Michael Palin on tv I think Nepal

 

Very close but wrong.

[+goldpot]

Change of subject. Which country has Dzongkha as it's official language?

 

Wales

[gold735uk]

Change of subject. Which country has Dzongkha as it's official language?

 

Wales

 

Bhutan

[+Madam Cholet]

Change of subject. Which country has Dzongkha as it's official language?

 

Wales

 

Bhutan

 

I'm sending Goldpot to the corner for being silly (or at least I hope he was)

 

DING to gold735uk

[gold735uk]

Explain the link between February 14, 1929 and the 2007 film L'amour caché

Hope thats ok because i have never done a quiz question before

[+drdick&vick]

The only thing about Feb 14 1929 that I can think of is the St Valentines Day massacre, so maybe there is a link there.

[+rob.marsh]

The only thing about Feb 14 1929 that I can think of is the St Valentines Day massacre, so maybe there is a link there.

 

Alessandro Capone was director, so all I can come up with is the link between surnames Capone. Alphonse Capone being behind the ST Valentines Massacre

[+Madam Cholet]

The only thing about Feb 14 1929 that I can think of is the St Valentines Day massacre, so maybe there is a link there.

 

Ah movies, my favourite although I did have to paf (Smuggle Bug) to confirm. She is, afterall, my partner in all movie making mayhem.

 

DrDick&Vick are correct about the St valentines Day massacre when Al capone and his men dispatched the lead.

L'Amour Cache is a film by Italian director Al Capone.

[+Madam Cholet]

The only thing about Feb 14 1929 that I can think of is the St Valentines Day massacre, so maybe there is a link there.

 

Ah movies, my favourite although I did have to paf (Smuggle Bug) to confirm. She is, afterall, my partner in all movie making mayhem.

 

DrDick&Vick are correct about the St valentines Day massacre when Al capone and his men dispatched the lead.

L'Amour Cache is a film by Italian director Al Capone.

 

Oh, beaten by one minute. That'll teach me to be multi tasking (drinking tea and texting).

[+rob.marsh]

The only thing about Feb 14 1929 that I can think of is the St Valentines Day massacre, so maybe there is a link there.

 

Ah movies, my favourite although I did have to paf (Smuggle Bug) to confirm. She is, afterall, my partner in all movie making mayhem.

 

DrDick&Vick are correct about the St valentines Day massacre when Al capone and his men dispatched the lead.

L'Amour Cache is a film by Italian director Al Capone.

 

Oh, beaten by one minute. That'll teach me to be multi tasking (drinking tea and texting).

 

First time I have played this, I assume I have to wait for the confirmation of my answer in the form of a ding? haha!

 

I should admit that it was a lucky stumble that got me the answer :-s I have never seen the film!

[gold735uk]

To easy for you lot,

DING to Rob Marsh

[+rob.marsh]

Ok,

 

What links East Grinstead, Boxing Day and the Duke of Bohemia (907–935) together?

[gold735uk]

Ok,

 

What links East Grinstead, Boxing Day and the Duke of Bohemia (907–935) together?

 

Good King Wenceslas

 

This carol was written by John Mason Neale in the town of East Grinstead. The story in the carol is about the King (or Duke) of Bohemia, seeing peasants, on Boxing Day, from his castle and taking food and wood to them.

[gold735uk]

gOTTA TAKE ONE OF THE gEOKIDS SWIMMING SO IF THE ANTICIPATED dING COMES SOMEONE ELSE FEEL FREE TO CONTINUE BECAUSE I WILL BE SQUEEZING A COUPLE OF CAches in whilst out, i cant go anywhere without trying to squeeze some in, sorry about the caps

[+rob.marsh]

gOTTA TAKE ONE OF THE gEOKIDS SWIMMING SO IF THE ANTICIPATED dING COMES SOMEONE ELSE FEEL FREE TO CONTINUE BECAUSE I WILL BE SQUEEZING A COUPLE OF CAches in whilst out, i cant go anywhere without trying to squeeze some in, sorry about the caps

 

DING!

[gold735uk]

Rowan Atkinson, the actor who plays Mr. Bean, got his degree in which subject ?

[+Madam Cholet]

Rowan Atkinson, the actor who plays Mr. Bean, got his degree in which subject ?

 

Electrical Engineering. I know that because my brother went to uni with him.

[gold735uk]

Rowan Atkinson, the actor who plays Mr. Bean, got his degree in which subject ?

 

Electrical Engineering. I know that because my brother went to uni with him.

 

Ding to you with inside information

[+Madam Cholet]

Seeing as it's Oscars week and I love movies.....

 

Only three films have even won all top five Oscars - Best Film, Actor, Actress, Director and Writing.

 

Name one of them?