+searcherdog Posted October 28, 2018 Posted October 28, 2018 Sorry, didn't get the ding until we returned from holiday. Next question..... The parliaments of two different countries are considered to be the oldest in the world. Which countries? Quote
+searcherdog Posted October 30, 2018 Posted October 30, 2018 Iceland dates from around 930 but is not continuous due to a gap of approx 45 years. Isle of Man is continuous from 979 and was formed from an older organisation. So that's a DING! to Optimist on the run. Quote
+Optimist on the run Posted October 30, 2018 Posted October 30, 2018 Thanks. What is sometimes referred to as the "Golden Divorce", and for bonus points, when did it happen? Quote
+speakers-corner Posted October 31, 2018 Posted October 31, 2018 isnt it where czechoslovakia splitt into Czech Republich and Slovakia? Quote
+Optimist on the run Posted October 31, 2018 Posted October 31, 2018 13 hours ago, speakers-corner said: isnt it where czechoslovakia splitt into Czech Republich and Slovakia? Ding! Quote
+speakers-corner Posted November 5, 2018 Posted November 5, 2018 Thanks for the ding on that. It was a question that was on German Television a few months ago. So, a complete change of subject. Where is the home of the Parachute Regiment - They were in Aldershot but where are they now. Quote
+speakers-corner Posted November 5, 2018 Posted November 5, 2018 1 hour ago, me N u said: Catterick garrison? No, too far North, its further south Quote
+me N u Posted November 9, 2018 Posted November 9, 2018 We accidentally discovered the answer whilst watching "Regimental stories" on BBC 4, so will wait and see if anybody else answers. Quote
+speakers-corner Posted November 10, 2018 Posted November 10, 2018 16 hours ago, me N u said: We accidentally discovered the answer whilst watching "Regimental stories" on BBC 4, so will wait and see if anybody else answers. The question has been going for a week, so go ahead and give me your answer. Quote
+me N u Posted November 10, 2018 Posted November 10, 2018 The 1st battalion is based in Wales under the command of director of special forces. The 2nd and 3rd battalions are based in Colchester. The 4th battalion is a territorial army battalion. We think Colchester is the answer you were after. Quote
+speakers-corner Posted November 10, 2018 Posted November 10, 2018 And the Ding goes to Me N u. Perfect answers. When I was with the Engineers they were based in Aldershot, my brother was with 2 Para for 22 yrs. Quote
+me N u Posted November 11, 2018 Posted November 11, 2018 Thank you for the ding. We'll see how this question goes: Specific to the British Isles I was 150 years old in 2017 and apart from the introduction which follows a strict format, three times a day I am a maximum of 350 words and one time a maximum of 380 words. Quote
+me N u Posted November 11, 2018 Posted November 11, 2018 2 hours ago, Boggin's Dad said: The shipping forecast? A speedy ding to Boggin's Dad. Quote
+Boggin's Dad Posted November 18, 2018 Posted November 18, 2018 What is the former name of the area which was renamed Fitzroy in 2002? Quote
+searcherdog Posted November 25, 2018 Posted November 25, 2018 It's the time of year when children start to hint at what Santa might be bringing in a few weeks. So, for your next question ..... The prototype was made in 1974. The main launch was 1980 with the first main craze starting in 1981. Since then there have been many varieties made including a 25th birthday edition. There are competitions and even a World Championship. Another variety became popular in 2017 and is still on the Santa list this year. What is this best seller which I now have to buy to put in the kids' stockings? Quote
+colleda Posted November 26, 2018 Posted November 26, 2018 2 hours ago, speakers-corner said: the Magic cube Do you mean Rubik's? Why didn't I think of that? Quote
+speakers-corner Posted November 26, 2018 Posted November 26, 2018 yes, thats what I was thinking of. Quote
+searcherdog Posted November 26, 2018 Posted November 26, 2018 The prototype was called the Magic Cube and the name survived for several years. The name was changed to Rubik's Cube for the main launch in 1980. According to the Rubik website, the fastest solve is 4.22 seconds. So that's a Ding! to speakers-corner. Quote
+speakers-corner Posted November 27, 2018 Posted November 27, 2018 Wow, thanks for the Ding, it was a pot-luck guess. We still have our cube. So, staying with games. Was is the name of the oldest board game still being played? Quote
+colleda Posted November 27, 2018 Posted November 27, 2018 My immediate thought was chess but just as quickly discounted it in favour of draughts. So my guess is draughts? Quote
+speakers-corner Posted November 28, 2018 Posted November 28, 2018 Draughts, dated back to 3000BC but not the oldest board game still being played. Quote
+speakers-corner Posted November 28, 2018 Posted November 28, 2018 1 hour ago, colleda said: Asps and ladders? No, the game Im looking for Dates back to about 3500BC (Hint) Quote
+speakers-corner Posted November 28, 2018 Posted November 28, 2018 No. Another hint, the game doesnt come from Europe. Quote
+me N u Posted November 28, 2018 Posted November 28, 2018 The game possibly called GO - played in the far east and the subject of the recent competition between a human and a computer. Quote
+speakers-corner Posted November 28, 2018 Posted November 28, 2018 Go was created about 2000BC, so no, sorry. Not only that it is too far East. Quote
+colleda Posted November 28, 2018 Posted November 28, 2018 7 hours ago, speakers-corner said: Go was created about 2000BC, so no, sorry. Not only that it is too far East. That eliminates Chinese checkers? Quote
+colleda Posted November 28, 2018 Posted November 28, 2018 27 minutes ago, colleda said: That eliminates Chinese checkers? I decided to ask uncle Google and it appears that Chinese Checkers was invented in Germany in 19th century. Who'd have tought it? Quote
+Optimist on the run Posted November 29, 2018 Posted November 29, 2018 Presumably from the Middle East then. I believe there was a Roman version of tic-tac-toe or nine mans morris, but whther they invented it or imported in from further east I don't know. Quote
+speakers-corner Posted November 29, 2018 Posted November 29, 2018 1 hour ago, Optimist on the run said: Presumably from the Middle East then. I believe there was a Roman version of tic-tac-toe or nine mans morris, but whther they invented it or imported in from further east I don't know. Its not one of those games, but your getting there,.It isnt Roman, but the Romans were in the country where this game comes from. 5 letters beginning with "S". So no more hints Quote
+hal-an-tow Posted December 1, 2018 Posted December 1, 2018 I had three games in mind , my first choice would have been go, third mancala , but your hint confirms you want the Ancient Egyptian senet . I'm surprised people still play senet, I've only come across it in a historical context whilst the other two are still popular. Plus I suspect as the age of these games must rely on archaeological evidence I bet the Chinese would say go (which is of course how you start a pudding race) was the oldest, ditto Africa and mancala Quote
+hal-an-tow Posted December 2, 2018 Posted December 2, 2018 Thanks. Sticking with the board game theme: Where would you find the games Scrabbleship, Connect3 and Ravenous Ravenous Rhinos ? Quote
+searcherdog Posted December 9, 2018 Posted December 9, 2018 Well, I can think of two places where these games aren't but have't yet remembered where they are! Quote
+hal-an-tow Posted December 9, 2018 Posted December 9, 2018 14 hours ago, searcherdog said: Well, I can think of two places where these games aren't but have't yet remembered where they are! Think TV ... Quote
+searcherdog Posted December 10, 2018 Posted December 10, 2018 It's not Red Dwarf or Pratchett which leaves ..... Quote
+Boggin's Dad Posted December 10, 2018 Posted December 10, 2018 Sounds a bit Wallace and Gromit to me Quote
+hal-an-tow Posted December 10, 2018 Posted December 10, 2018 Searcherdog, you are absolutely right, it's neither of those (altho' in honour of pterry instead of a ding I shall greet the correct answer with a thud ) , and Boggin's dad, look further west than West Wallaby Street . Quote
+hal-an-tow Posted December 11, 2018 Posted December 11, 2018 Bazinga ! No, sorry, not BBT . Altho' I was tempted to use it when setting the question, just managed to resist "Rock , paper , scissors, lizard, Spock "though ... Quote
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