+keehotee Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 I'll go with water dispersant, dilution 40? You can have the ding....close enough. "Water Displacement - 40th attempt" is the official version. WD-40 stands for "Water Displacement – 40th Attempt". Larsen was attempting to create a formula to prevent corrosion in nuclear missiles, by displacing the standing water that causes it. He claims he arrived at a successful formula on his 40th attempt. Quote Link to comment
dodgydaved Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 OK - What was Bedloe’s Island officially renamed to in 1956? Quote Link to comment
+Dorsetgal & GeoDog Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 Isn't that the one The Statue of Liberty stands on? Liberty Island? Quote Link to comment
dodgydaved Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 Isn't that the one The Statue of Liberty stands on? Liberty Island? Dat's de one, Wendy chuck, over to you!! Quote Link to comment
+Dorsetgal & GeoDog Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 Thanks Dave. Ok, please tell me the name of the only man from outside the United Kingdom to be the manager at Manchester United, and his nationality and in which decade was he manager? Quote Link to comment
+MazdaRoy Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Thanks Dave. Ok, please tell me the name of the only man from outside the United Kingdom to be the manager at Manchester United, and his nationality and in which decade was he manager? Being an avid Manchester United fan this one is easy for me.. 1971–1972 Frank O'Farrell from the Republic of Ireland. Quote Link to comment
+Dorsetgal & GeoDog Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 DING - over to you! Quote Link to comment
+MazdaRoy Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Who set up the 1st Geocaching listing site? Quote Link to comment
+keehotee Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Who set up the 1st Geocaching listing site? Mike Teague? Quote Link to comment
+MazdaRoy Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 A nice easy ding... lol Quote Link to comment
+keehotee Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 A nice easy ding... lol On a similar note (?) - who hid the first Dartmoor letterbox, and where was it? Quote Link to comment
+NattyBooshka Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 James Parrott (something like that) Cranmere Pool Quote Link to comment
+keehotee Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 James Parrott (something like that) Cranmere Pool Ding Quote Link to comment
BOBBLES WORLD TOUR Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Thanks Dave. Ok, please tell me the name of the only man from outside the United Kingdom to be the manager at Manchester United, and his nationality and in which decade was he manager? Sir Alex will be next when the SNP get their way. Quote Link to comment
+NattyBooshka Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 An easy one then... What is 111,111,111 squared? Quote Link to comment
+Pharisee Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 (edited) Not enough digits on my calculator !! Edited February 16, 2012 by Pharisee Quote Link to comment
+The Patrician Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 12345678987654321 Quote Link to comment
+The Patrician Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Not enough digits on my calculator !! I used Windows calculator in scientific mode, there are enough on that! Have I just blown my chance of a 'ding' by revealing that I didn't work it out in my head? Quote Link to comment
+mellers Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Not enough digits on my calculator !! I used Windows calculator in scientific mode, there are enough on that! Have I just blown my chance of a 'ding' by revealing that I didn't work it out in my head? Well that's an interesting one. I didn't post, because I had used the calc on my PC, but a quick check of the original rules, actually say "Rule 1 - No googling!" so technically it doesn't appear to be forbidden, but I think it's the question poser who will probably have the final say! Quote Link to comment
BOBBLES WORLD TOUR Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 OK I'll give this one a go. How much does looking for small plastic containers cost the average cacher in one year? Quote Link to comment
+mellers Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 OK I'll give this one a go. How much does looking for small plastic containers cost the average cacher in one year? Great idea for a question, but you kind of have to be the first person to get he previous question right (and be awarded a ding by the question poser) to get the chance to set the next question... Keep watching the thread and I'm sure you'll be up in no time. Quote Link to comment
+The Patrician Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 "Rule 1 - No googling!" so technically it doesn't appear to be forbidden, but I think it's the question poser who will probably have the final say! That's what I thought! Quote Link to comment
+Fianccetto Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 But any of us could put the right answer now without Googling! So...I guess NattyBooshka can ccept The Patrician's answer, or set another question. Quote Link to comment
BOBBLES WORLD TOUR Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 OK I'll give this one a go. How much does looking for small plastic containers cost the average cacher in one year? Great idea for a question, but you kind of have to be the first person to get he previous question right (and be awarded a ding by the question poser) to get the chance to set the next question... Keep watching the thread and I'm sure you'll be up in no time. That's fine, but since there appears to be a bit of cheating going on (reading in between the lines of your words) I just thought I'd get in while there was an opportunity. It's only a silly game after all. And cachers are used to that shirley. NEXT! Quote Link to comment
+The Patrician Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 (edited) When I saw Pharisee's original answer (now edited out) I had a pretty good idea what the answer must be. I merely confirmed it with the calculator. Personally I can hardly stand the suspense. When's Natty coming back? Edited February 16, 2012 by The Patrician Quote Link to comment
+mellers Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 "Rule 1 - No googling!" so technically it doesn't appear to be forbidden, but I think it's the question poser who will probably have the final say! That's what I thought! Yes, no googling doesn't mean no calculators, does it! And we couldn't possibly have a rule that said, no using your PCs ... otherwise we'd never be able to reply to each other! Quote Link to comment
+NattyBooshka Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 When I saw Pharisee's original answer (now edited out) I had a pretty good idea what the answer must be. I merely confirmed it with the calculator. Personally I can hardly stand the suspense. When's Natty coming back? My bad... I should have said no calculators! Sorry I've not been on sooner... 11 x 11 = 121 111 x 111 = 12321 etc.. Yes... what the heck... DING!!!!! Quote Link to comment
+NattyBooshka Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 "Rule 1 - No googling!" so technically it doesn't appear to be forbidden, but I think it's the question poser who will probably have the final say! That's what I thought! Yes, no googling doesn't mean no calculators, does it! And we couldn't possibly have a rule that said, no using your PCs ... otherwise we'd never be able to reply to each other! I dunno... I very rarely use a PC these days! Quote Link to comment
+The Patrician Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 Yes... what the heck... DING!!!!! Ta. What were 'Fat Man' and 'Little Boy'? Quote Link to comment
+Misty and Minou Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 Laurel and Hardy perchance? Quote Link to comment
+The Patrician Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 Laurel and Hardy perchance? Nope. Quote Link to comment
+MartyBartfast Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 Yes... what the heck... DING!!!!! Ta. What were 'Fat Man' and 'Little Boy'? The two atomic bombs dropped on Nagasaki & Hiroshima. Quote Link to comment
+The Patrician Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 The two atomic bombs dropped on Nagasaki & Hiroshima. DING! Quote Link to comment
BOBBLES WORLD TOUR Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 The two atomic bombs dropped on Nagasaki & Hiroshima. DING! More like a KABOOM! shirley. Quote Link to comment
+MartyBartfast Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 So the Bronte sisters : Emily, Charlotte & Anne, but what was their brother's name? Quote Link to comment
+mellers Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 So the Bronte sisters : Emily, Charlotte & Anne, but what was their brother's name? I'm going for Bramwell Quote Link to comment
+MartyBartfast Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 So the Bronte sisters : Emily, Charlotte & Anne, but what was their brother's name? I'm going for Bramwell Good choice, DING Quote Link to comment
+mellers Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 So the Bronte sisters : Emily, Charlotte & Anne, but what was their brother's name? I'm going for Bramwell Good choice, DING well, as the other word I had on the brain was "Branston", I think it was possibly the only name I could have admitted without looking silly . Anyway, my question is: What's the highest possible score for one hand in cribbage? Quote Link to comment
+The Frosties! Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 (edited) long time since I've played, but I seem to recall 27 was possible, but can't remember how edit - I love how google allows us to opportunity to find out we're wrong almost instantly Edited February 18, 2012 by The Frosties! Quote Link to comment
Pajaholic Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 Jack and three fives with the five of the same suit as the jack turned over. 15-2, 15-4, 15-6, 15-8 from the fives plus jack, another 8 via 15s from just the 5s making 16 so far, a dozen from 4 x 5s making 28 so far, plus one 'for his nob', making 29. Quote Link to comment
+eusty Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 Haven't played it for years, but I used to play it every break time at work, never got 29 though Quote Link to comment
+mellers Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 Jack and three fives with the five of the same suit as the jack turned over. 15-2, 15-4, 15-6, 15-8 from the fives plus jack, another 8 via 15s from just the 5s making 16 so far, a dozen from 4 x 5s making 28 so far, plus one 'for his nob', making 29. DING for Pajaholic Quote Link to comment
Pajaholic Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 Thanks! One of our favourite table game is Chickenfoot dominoes. Although you can play this with a 'standard' (i.e. double-six) set, it's normally played with a larger set. We have both double-twelve and double-fifteen sets, although playing Chickenfoot with a double-fifteen set requires a large table. Double-eighteen sets are also available, but you'd probably need to play that on the floor! So to the question: How many tiles are there in a double-twelve and also in a double-fifteen domino set? Quote Link to comment
+NattyBooshka Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Thanks! One of our favourite table game is Chickenfoot dominoes. Although you can play this with a 'standard' (i.e. double-six) set, it's normally played with a larger set. We have both double-twelve and double-fifteen sets, although playing Chickenfoot with a double-fifteen set requires a large table. Double-eighteen sets are also available, but you'd probably need to play that on the floor! So to the question: How many tiles are there in a double-twelve and also in a double-fifteen domino set? 91... and... 136? Chickenfoot Dominoes? That's a strange merch deal for a rock band! Quote Link to comment
Pajaholic Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 91... and... 136? Chickenfoot Dominoes? That's a strange merch deal for a rock band! DING! It's called Chickenfoot because it takes three tiles to "satisfy" a double and the three tiles when laid resemble a chicken's foot. Over to you. Quote Link to comment
+Simply Paul Posted February 25, 2012 Author Share Posted February 25, 2012 Time out. A new rule: If a Dingee fails to ask a question one week after bing Dinged, anyone can step in with a fresh question. A reminder of the other rules: Questions should be Pub-Quiz level and Internet searches aren't allowed to find the answer... unless things drag-on and the Questioner ok's Googling (or similar). It's also fine to ask friends or family - so long as they don't look up the answer online either - and books are alright to check. The various QI ones seem a good bet Game on! Quote Link to comment
Pajaholic Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 (edited) On the basis of the new rule, I can step in with another question. But first, another for the OP (i.e. Simply Paul): Are electronic resources OK provided they're not on the Internet? For example, would using a calculator or spreadsheet to answer my previous question be permitted? So, WRT the new question: The author Edgar Rice Burroughs, who created Tarzan, also created another series that started in the USA but was mainly set in Barsoom. My question is simply, "Where is Barsoom?" Edited February 25, 2012 by Pajaholic Quote Link to comment
+keehotee Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 On the basis of the new rule, I can step in with another question. But first, another for the OP (i.e. Simply Paul): Are electronic resources OK provided they're not on the Internet? For example, would using a calculator or spreadsheet to answer my previous question be permitted? So, WRT the new question: The author Edgar Rice Burroughs, who created Tarzan, also created another series that started in the USA but was mainly set in Barsoom. My question is simply, "Where is Barsoom?" Mars! Quote Link to comment
Pajaholic Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 DING! Over to keehotee... Quote Link to comment
+keehotee Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 DING! Over to keehotee... Ok Where was Valentine Michael Smith born? Quote Link to comment
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