Nediam Posted September 5, 2007 Posted September 5, 2007 (edited) An old standby... What is the highest mountain in each of the following: Europe, Africa, North America, Asia, Antarctica? 5 Answers, a ding for the last. Edited to preempt pedantry Mont Blanc? Kilimanjaro, Mt McKinley, Everest, Haven't got a clue about antartica Edited September 5, 2007 by Nediam Quote
+Mr Hedgehog Posted September 5, 2007 Posted September 5, 2007 An old standby... What is the highest mountain in each of the following: Europe, Africa, North America, Asia, Antarctica? 5 Answers, a ding for the last. Edited to preempt pedantry Mont Blanc? Kilimanjaro, Mt McKinley, Everest, Haven't got a clue about antartica Now that would be Vinson Massif. Quote
+Dizzley Posted September 5, 2007 Posted September 5, 2007 An old standby... What is the highest mountain in each of the following: Europe, Africa, North America, Asia, Antarctica? 5 Answers, a ding for the last. Mont Blanc? Kilimanjaro, Mt McKinley, Everest, Haven't got a clue about antartica Kilimanjaro, Dinglet! Mt McKinley, Dinglet! Everest, Dinglet! Now if you include the Caucasus in Europe... Quote
Nediam Posted September 5, 2007 Posted September 5, 2007 Now if you include the Caucasus in Europe... I would....if I knew where they were! Russia/one of the old soviet states? Quote
+Dizzley Posted September 5, 2007 Posted September 5, 2007 Now if you include the Caucasus in Europe... I would....if I knew where they were! Russia/one of the old soviet states? The Crocuses Caucasus mountains form the border of Russia to Georgia and lie East of the Black Sea. One of these mountains is considered the highest in Europe. Quote
+Woodchurch One Posted September 5, 2007 Posted September 5, 2007 I think that Mt Erebus is the highest in Antactica. Quote
+Dizzley Posted September 5, 2007 Posted September 5, 2007 An old standby... What is the highest mountain in each of the following: Europe, Africa, North America, Asia, Antarctica? 5 Answers, a ding for the last. Edited to preempt pedantry Mont Blanc? Kilimanjaro, Mt McKinley, Everest, Haven't got a clue about antartica Now that would be Vinson Massif. I make that a dinglet for the Wilkersons... the Vinson Massif has the highest point in Antarctica (point unnamed) and Mt Erebus is pretty close to that height but not close enough. I know I said mountain... Now that just leaves the Caucasus mountain judged to be highest in Europe. Quote
+maxkim Posted September 5, 2007 Posted September 5, 2007 The highest peak in the Caucasus range is Mount Elbrus in the Greater Caucasus, which rises to a height of 18,506 feet (5,642 meters) above sea level. Will that do? MaxKim. Quote
+Dizzley Posted September 5, 2007 Posted September 5, 2007 The highest peak in the Caucasus range is Mount Elbrus in the Greater Caucasus, which rises to a height of 18,506 feet (5,642 meters) above sea level. Will that do? MaxKim. That's a big DING to maxkim with suspiciously accurate facts which I am sure came after he recollected the answer Well done maxkim and all. Over to you. From about.com: Tallest Points on Each Continent Highest Mountain in the World (and Asia) Everest, Nepal-China: 29,035 feet / 8850 meters Highest Mountain in Africa Kilimanjaro, Tanzania: 19,340 feet / 5895 meters Highest Mountain in Antarctica Vinson Massif: 16,066 feet / 4897 meters Highest Mountain in Australia Kosciusko: 7310 feet / 2228 meters Highest Mountain in Europe Elbrus, Russia (Caucasus): 18,510 feet / 5642 meters Highest Mountain in Western Europe Mont Blanc, France-Italy: 15,771 feet / 4807 meters Highest Mountain in Oceania Puncak Jaya, New Guinea: 16,535 feet / 5040 meters Highest Mountain in North America McKinley (Denali), Alaska: 20,320 feet / 6194 meters Highest Mountain in the 48 Contiguous United States Whitney, California: 14,494 feet / 4418 meters Highest Mountain in South America Aconcagua, Argentina: 22,834 feet / 6960 meters Quote
+maxkim Posted September 6, 2007 Posted September 6, 2007 Here goes four quick easy questions. 1) You are in a dark room with only one match. In the room is a candle, some kindling, and and an oil lamp. Which do you light first? 2) Why is it unusual for a man living in Berwick Upon Tweed to be buried in an English cemetery? 3) Why are 1973 pennies worth more than 1969 pennies? 4) What was the highest mountain in the world before Everest was discovered? Quote
+Pharisee Posted September 6, 2007 Posted September 6, 2007 Here goes four quick easy questions. 1) You are in a dark room with only one match. In the room is a candle, some kindling, and and an oil lamp. Which do you light first? 2) Why is it unusual for a man living in Berwick Upon Tweed to be buried in an English cemetery? 3) Why are 1973 pennies worth more than 1969 pennies? 4) What was the highest mountain in the world before Everest was discovered? 1 the match 2 he'd suffocate 3 only 4 pence more 5 everest Quote
+Mr Hedgehog Posted September 6, 2007 Posted September 6, 2007 Here goes four quick easy questions. 1) You are in a dark room with only one match. In the room is a candle, some kindling, and and an oil lamp. Which do you light first? 2) Why is it unusual for a man living in Berwick Upon Tweed to be buried in an English cemetery? 3) Why are 1973 pennies worth more than 1969 pennies? 4) What was the highest mountain in the world before Everest was discovered? 1 the match 2 he'd suffocate 3 only 4 pence more 5 everest Isn't 3 more to do with decimalisation, so the 1969 penny is 1/240th of a pound and the 1973 penny 1/100th of a pound. Or am I going for the too obvious? Quote
+Pieman Posted September 6, 2007 Posted September 6, 2007 Here goes four quick easy questions. 1) You are in a dark room with only one match. In the room is a candle, some kindling, and and an oil lamp. Which do you light first? 2) Why is it unusual for a man living in Berwick Upon Tweed to be buried in an English cemetery? 3) Why are 1973 pennies worth more than 1969 pennies? 4) What was the highest mountain in the world before Everest was discovered? 1 the match 2 he'd suffocate 3 only 4 pence more 5 everest Isn't 3 more to do with decimalisation, so the 1969 penny is 1/240th of a pound and the 1973 penny 1/100th of a pound. Or am I going for the too obvious? 1,973 pennies are 4 pennies more than 1,969 pennies, I think. Quote
+rutson Posted September 6, 2007 Posted September 6, 2007 3) Why are 1973 pennies worth more than 1969 pennies? Didn't think there were any pennies minted in 1969, so they'd be either worthless or priceless ;-) Quote
+PopUpPirate Posted September 6, 2007 Posted September 6, 2007 Pre-empting the inevitable ding, here's one, not cryptic but perhaps surprising... What is the most common Owl in Britain? Quote
+keehotee Posted September 6, 2007 Posted September 6, 2007 Is there a Chav Owl? Or failing that, one indigenous to TopShop? Or - if neither of those - the Tawny owl. Quote
+rutson Posted September 6, 2007 Posted September 6, 2007 I have several T-'owl's at home, bath t-owls, tea-t-owls etc. ;-) Quote
+Guanajuato Posted September 6, 2007 Posted September 6, 2007 Wednesdayites - But they're becoming more of an endagered species with every week. Pointless according to the Beeb. Now, I recall that when we visited Muncaster Castle last month they did tell us the most common one. I thought it was the Tawny owl that they'd said. Could it be the European Eagle Owl, as they said there's quite a few that have been released afte they got too big. But I wouldn't have throught that many. Quote
+keehotee Posted September 6, 2007 Posted September 6, 2007 You're right - it's the teet owl - hahahahahahahahaha Quote
dodgydaved Posted September 6, 2007 Posted September 6, 2007 You're right - it's the teet owl - hahahahahahahahaha ...........in Southern England it is, I believe, the....... .......Hant Owl Quote
+kennamatic Posted September 6, 2007 Posted September 6, 2007 As long as it doesn't turn out to be the annoyingly self-satisfied SimonC-owl. Of course it could be as he's involved in The Eggs Factor! Quote
+MartyBartfast Posted September 7, 2007 Posted September 7, 2007 Here goes four quick easy questions. 1) You are in a dark room with only one match. In the room is a candle, some kindling, and and an oil lamp. Which do you light first? 2) Why is it unusual for a man living in Berwick Upon Tweed to be buried in an English cemetery? 3) Why are 1973 pennies worth more than 1969 pennies? 4) What was the highest mountain in the world before Everest was discovered? 1 the match 2 he'd suffocate 3 only 4 pence more 5 everest Well I reckon it's Pharisee's go, 'cos he got this one right, then it all got out of control..... Quote
+Pharisee Posted September 9, 2007 Posted September 9, 2007 Well I reckon it's Pharisee's go, 'cos he got this one right, then it all got out of control..... An English motorcycle racer was the first to win World Champoinships in 125cc, 250cc and 500cc classes. 1) Who was he? 2) What make of motorcycle was he riding? 3) What year did he win his first 500cc World Championship? and if you can tell me the town of his birth, you'll get an bonus point! Quote
SlytherinAlex Posted September 9, 2007 Posted September 9, 2007 Well I reckon it's Pharisee's go, 'cos he got this one right, then it all got out of control..... An English motorcycle racer was the first to win World Champoinships in 125cc, 250cc and 500cc classes. 1) Who was he? 2) What make of motorcycle was he riding? 3) What year did he win his first 500cc World Championship? and if you can tell me the town of his birth, you'll get an bonus point! My first thought was Mike Hailwood but I don't think he ever won the 125cc, so it isn't him. I know the answer to number one but not number two (well it would be a guess) and number three would be a guess too, so I'll leave this for someone else to answer. a. Quote
+Pharisee Posted September 11, 2007 Posted September 11, 2007 Well I reckon it's Pharisee's go, 'cos he got this one right, then it all got out of control..... An English motorcycle racer was the first to win World Champoinships in 125cc, 250cc and 500cc classes. 1) Who was he? 2) What make of motorcycle was he riding? 3) What year did he win his first 500cc World Championship? and if you can tell me the town of his birth, you'll get an bonus point! Ok.... probably too hard He was riding a Yamaha in the two smaller classes and an MV Agusta in the 500cc class. He won his first (of two) 500cc World championship in 1973. Can anyone tell me his name? Quote
+Mr Hedgehog Posted September 11, 2007 Posted September 11, 2007 Well I reckon it's Pharisee's go, 'cos he got this one right, then it all got out of control..... An English motorcycle racer was the first to win World Champoinships in 125cc, 250cc and 500cc classes. 1) Who was he? 2) What make of motorcycle was he riding? 3) What year did he win his first 500cc World Championship? and if you can tell me the town of his birth, you'll get an bonus point! Ok.... probably too hard He was riding a Yamaha in the two smaller classes and an MV Agusta in the 500cc class. He won his first (of two) 500cc World championship in 1973. Can anyone tell me his name? Phil Read Quote
+Pharisee Posted September 11, 2007 Posted September 11, 2007 Well I reckon it's Pharisee's go, 'cos he got this one right, then it all got out of control..... An English motorcycle racer was the first to win World Champoinships in 125cc, 250cc and 500cc classes. 1) Who was he? 2) What make of motorcycle was he riding? 3) What year did he win his first 500cc World Championship? and if you can tell me the town of his birth, you'll get an bonus point! Ok.... probably too hard He was riding a Yamaha in the two smaller classes and an MV Agusta in the 500cc class. He won his first (of two) 500cc World championship in 1973. Can anyone tell me his name? Phil Read DING ! Quote
+Mr Hedgehog Posted September 11, 2007 Posted September 11, 2007 Cycling. In which year was the longest ever stage of the Tour de France held, how long was it, between which towns, and who won the stage? Richard Quote
+Mr Hedgehog Posted September 12, 2007 Posted September 12, 2007 Ok, too difficult. Can you tell me in which year the longest stage of the Tour de France was held? Quote
+Mr Hedgehog Posted September 12, 2007 Posted September 12, 2007 Guess:- 1947? Earlier than that. Quote
+kennamatic Posted September 12, 2007 Posted September 12, 2007 1932. A guess based on my mum being born in 31 and my father in 33 so I thought I'd split the difference. Quote
+Mr Hedgehog Posted September 12, 2007 Posted September 12, 2007 1932. A guess based on my mum being born in 31 and my father in 33 so I thought I'd split the difference. Nope. Earlier. Quote
+chizu Posted September 12, 2007 Posted September 12, 2007 1907 given that it was 100 years ago. Quote
+Mr Hedgehog Posted September 12, 2007 Posted September 12, 2007 1907 given that it was 100 years ago. Nope Quote
+The Lavender Hill Mob Posted September 12, 2007 Posted September 12, 2007 1907 given that it was 100 years ago. Nope Well it started in 1903 so I guess they did a really long stage the first time out, then thought it was too long and haven't done one since.....so 1903 Quote
+Mr Hedgehog Posted September 12, 2007 Posted September 12, 2007 1907 given that it was 100 years ago. Nope Well it started in 1903 so I guess they did a really long stage the first time out, then thought it was too long and haven't done one since.....so 1903 Nope Quote
+2202 Posted September 12, 2007 Posted September 12, 2007 And not 1926, which at 5,745 km was the longest overall. 2007 being only 3,569.9 km. Shortest was in 1904 at 2,420 km. I have been up and down the Alpe D'Huez stage, albeit in a coach, and they must be bonkers. But the longest single stage, no idea. Quote
+keehotee Posted September 12, 2007 Posted September 12, 2007 The longest stage so far was in 1919 ( 482 kilometres between Les Sables d’Olonne and Bayonne) (Didn't google - but did have to look it up) Quote
+Mr Hedgehog Posted September 12, 2007 Posted September 12, 2007 The longest stage so far was in 1919 ( 482 kilometres between Les Sables d'Olonne and Bayonne) (Didn't google - but did have to look it up) DING!!! Quote
+keehotee Posted September 17, 2007 Posted September 17, 2007 Whoops - sorry - been camping in Zomerzet...... which brings us neatly round to a topical(ish) question (which some people will get straight away) Somewhat ironically, what is Magners cider known as in Ireland (according to Radio 4 and the Magners website)? Quote
Nediam Posted September 17, 2007 Posted September 17, 2007 Whoops - sorry - been camping in Zomerzet...... which brings us neatly round to a topical(ish) question (which some people will get straight away) Somewhat ironically, what is Magners cider known as in Ireland (according to Radio 4 and the Magners website)? I think it's called "Bulmers" over there but they can't call it that here as we already have a "Bulmers" brand (with a similar label too). I believe they use the same apples as well. Quote
+keehotee Posted September 17, 2007 Posted September 17, 2007 I think it's called "Bulmers" over there but they can't call it that here as we already have a "Bulmers" brand ....and a very quick DING..!!! Quote
Nediam Posted September 18, 2007 Posted September 18, 2007 Next question..... Who was the wife of Leofric, Earl of Mercia? Quote
+kennamatic Posted September 18, 2007 Posted September 18, 2007 I have a feeling Lady Godivas husband was called Leofric so I'll go with her. Quote
Nediam Posted September 18, 2007 Posted September 18, 2007 I have a feeling Lady Godivas husband was called Leofric so I'll go with her. Ding! Over to you... Quote
+kennamatic Posted September 18, 2007 Posted September 18, 2007 Thanks Nediam. Hopefully this one hasn't come up before. What is the connection between HMS Belfast and London Gateway Service Station, (formerly Scratchwood Services)? Quote
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