Trivia Corner
November 24th, 2010 at 8:51:12 AM
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After all the Trivia that popped up in the Wizard's Big Tipper blog and comments, I was thinking of instituting a trivia quiz corner.
Anyone interested slap your name down here, and unless there are any objections I would nominate myself as quizmaster and collate the scores.
Needless to say all questions will need to be answered using the hono(u)r system, so Google and the like will be off limits.
As to prizes, I would be willing to buy the Victor a drink at WOVCon should they be in attendance, or maybe the Wizard could be persuaded to throw in some goodies
Closing date for registering interest will be the Tuesday 30th of November, with the first questions being set on Wednesday December 1st.
EDIT - I have no idea why this split after an edit.
Anyone interested slap your name down here, and unless there are any objections I would nominate myself as quizmaster and collate the scores.
Needless to say all questions will need to be answered using the hono(u)r system, so Google and the like will be off limits.
As to prizes, I would be willing to buy the Victor a drink at WOVCon should they be in attendance, or maybe the Wizard could be persuaded to throw in some goodies
Closing date for registering interest will be the Tuesday 30th of November, with the first questions being set on Wednesday December 1st.
EDIT - I have no idea why this split after an edit.
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November 24th, 2010 at 9:06:54 AM
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I have a trivia question!
Will Croupier ever finish his 99 fun Vegas facts?
(Sorry man... Had to do it!)
Will Croupier ever finish his 99 fun Vegas facts?
(Sorry man... Had to do it!)
I invented a few casino games. Info:
http://www.DaveMillerGaming.com/ —————————————————————————————————————
Superstitions are silly, childish, irrational rituals, born out of fear of the unknown. But how much does it cost to knock on wood? 😁
November 24th, 2010 at 9:12:02 AM
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Touche.
All outstanding commitments to threads will be completed by December 1st.
And thanks for the duplicate thread warning in the other thread.
All outstanding commitments to threads will be completed by December 1st.
And thanks for the duplicate thread warning in the other thread.
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November 24th, 2010 at 10:14:27 AM
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Sign me up.
To quote a famous writer, "I can answer any question, provided 'I don't know' counts as a valid answer." :P
To quote a famous writer, "I can answer any question, provided 'I don't know' counts as a valid answer." :P
Donald Trump is a fucking criminal
November 24th, 2010 at 10:45:59 AM
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Count me in!
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication - Leonardo da Vinci
November 24th, 2010 at 11:25:50 AM
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I like that.Quote: NareedTo quote a famous writer, "I can answer any question, provided 'I don't know' counts as a valid answer." :P
Sometimes my wife or co-worker will say, "Can I ask you a question?"
If they pause, my response is always: "As long as you're not too fussy about the answer..."
I invented a few casino games. Info:
http://www.DaveMillerGaming.com/ —————————————————————————————————————
Superstitions are silly, childish, irrational rituals, born out of fear of the unknown. But how much does it cost to knock on wood? 😁
November 24th, 2010 at 5:55:44 PM
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Quote: DJTeddyBearI like that.
I'm glad you do. I do consider "I don't know" a valid, and often, truthful answer.
But you missed the point, and ona trivia thread no less: Who am I quoting? :P
PS I may be paraphrasing, but the spirit of the quote is intact even if the letter ain't.
Donald Trump is a fucking criminal
November 24th, 2010 at 6:38:17 PM
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The village idiot would like to participate...
Before you diagnose yourself with depression or low self-esteem, first make sure that you are not, in fact, just surrounded by assholes." ~ William Gibson
November 24th, 2010 at 6:49:50 PM
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Count me in! I'm not that smart, but I love trivia anyway.
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
November 24th, 2010 at 6:54:55 PM
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Sure why not. Make sure you include some old fart questions. he he
Be careful when you follow the masses, the M is sometimes silent.
November 24th, 2010 at 6:57:34 PM
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Sign me up!
Just to get the ball rolling:
Can anyone name the three independent republics that were absorbed into the United States in the 19th century?
Just to get the ball rolling:
Can anyone name the three independent republics that were absorbed into the United States in the 19th century?
The fact that a believer is happier than a skeptic is no more to the point than the fact that a drunken man is happier than a sober one. The happiness of credulity is a cheap and dangerous quality.---George Bernard Shaw
November 24th, 2010 at 7:19:13 PM
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I think I can name two...texas and west florida. I cant remember if what is now new mexico falls under the criteria.....so I guess my answer is no.
Before you diagnose yourself with depression or low self-esteem, first make sure that you are not, in fact, just surrounded by assholes." ~ William Gibson
November 24th, 2010 at 7:52:40 PM
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Yeah, I'll play, I guess.
A falling knife has no handle.
November 24th, 2010 at 8:15:52 PM
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I'm willing to embarrass myself.
November 24th, 2010 at 8:45:32 PM
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Quote: CalderI'm willing to embarrass myself.
Me too.
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November 25th, 2010 at 12:20:21 AM
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Quote: avargovI think I can name two...texas and west florida. I cant remember
Banana Republic. They were the first retail outlet to sell Levi's. What do I win?
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
November 25th, 2010 at 1:00:19 AM
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Quote: EvenBobBanana Republic. They were the first retail outlet to sell Levi's. What do I win?
Cold turkey.
Was California (the Bear Republic) the last of them?
"Then you can admire the real gambler, who has neither eaten, slept, thought nor lived, he has so smarted under the scourge of his martingale, so suffered on the rack of his desire for a coup at trente-et-quarante" - Honore de Balzac, 1829
November 25th, 2010 at 4:09:41 AM
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Quote: NareedTo quote a famous writer, "I can answer any question, provided 'I don't know' counts as a valid answer." :P
I'll guess Mark Twain. Second guess = George Bernard Shaw.
And count me in as well.
There's emptiness behind their eyes
There's dust in all their hearts
They just want to steal us all and take us all apart
November 25th, 2010 at 4:30:17 AM
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Quote: mkl654321Can anyone name the three independent republics that were absorbed into the United States in the 19th century?
What about Hawaii ? And is it too late to give Michigan back ? Go Bucks.
There's emptiness behind their eyes
There's dust in all their hearts
They just want to steal us all and take us all apart
November 25th, 2010 at 4:35:56 AM
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Quote: mkl654321
Can anyone name the three independent republics that were absorbed into the United States in the 19th century?
I'm going to go with Texas, the Confederacy, and the Golden Bear Republic (northern California).
Croupier, may I suggest extending the deadline a day or two. Here in the states we're celebrating Thanksgiving today, but the festivities pretty much extend to Sunday. A lot of us Yanks travel to visit relatives, and some of us may miss the opportunity to sign up.
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
November 25th, 2010 at 4:42:05 AM
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I missed that it requires official sign up, so consider me signed up
PS: TX and CA, but CSA nay I'm betting.
can't come up with the 3rd on my own, though.
PS: TX and CA, but CSA nay I'm betting.
can't come up with the 3rd on my own, though.
the next time Dame Fortune toys with your heart, your soul and your wallet, raise your glass and praise her thus: “Thanks for nothing, you cold-hearted, evil, damnable, nefarious, low-life, malicious monster from Hell!” She is, after all, stone deaf. ... Arnold Snyder
November 25th, 2010 at 4:42:25 AM
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Hawaii was a Kingdom, not a republic. Perhaps the Phillipines were a republic or what about Puerto Rico, was it considered a republic?Quote: JohnnyQWhat about Hawaii ? And is it too late to give Michigan back ? Go Bucks.
If any State is going to be given back,,, let it be Florida, not just the Conch Republic of Key West.
Levis sole in the Banana Republic? They were sold in Seattle long before the Banana Republic stores opened. Gold mining fields of California had them. Invented by a miner I thought.
Banana Republic stores were clever merchandisers but I don't think they ever made history.
November 25th, 2010 at 5:00:48 AM
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Hawaii was 20th century anyway. Puerto Rico would be a viable answer, but if that counts, we should consider Cuba and the Phillipines as well. I'm not saying their situations are exactly the same, but my knowledge of the Spanish-American war is starting to run real thin here. Maybe MKL meant the 50 states only.
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
November 25th, 2010 at 5:13:15 AM
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Statehood was, but US Territory was far earlier. Perhaps it was known as the Republic of Dole Pineapple then???Quote: WizardHawaii was 20th century anyway.
November 25th, 2010 at 5:22:53 AM
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Quote: FleaStiffStatehood was, but US Territory was far earlier. Perhaps it was known as the Republic of Dole Pineapple then???
I should have thought of that. I read Hawaii many years ago -- good book.
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
November 25th, 2010 at 6:34:40 AM
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Count me in, I have tons of useless facts in my head. I always say if it is in my head it is useless.
Here is an obscure trivia question, a short essay type actually.
Why was the area code for New York (pre-splits) set as 212?
Here is an obscure trivia question, a short essay type actually.
Why was the area code for New York (pre-splits) set as 212?
All animals are equal, but some are more equal than others
November 25th, 2010 at 7:16:25 AM
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Quote: JohnnyQI'll guess Mark Twain. Second guess = George Bernard Shaw.
Third guess?
Donald Trump is a fucking criminal
November 25th, 2010 at 7:19:24 AM
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Texas & Cali came right to mind, I like CSA for the third answer but never would have thought of it myself.
A falling knife has no handle.
November 25th, 2010 at 7:25:55 AM
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It occurs to me that, although I was the first to respond to this thread, with the above post, that I never really said "Count me in."Quote: DJTeddyBearI have a trivia question!
Will Croupier ever finish his 99 Vegas fun facts?
(Sorry man... Had to do it!)
Although the history question already posed is beyond me, um, count me in.
I invented a few casino games. Info:
http://www.DaveMillerGaming.com/ —————————————————————————————————————
Superstitions are silly, childish, irrational rituals, born out of fear of the unknown. But how much does it cost to knock on wood? 😁
November 25th, 2010 at 8:39:30 AM
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Quote: Wizard
Croupier, may I suggest extending the deadline a day or two. Here in the states we're celebrating Thanksgiving today, but the festivities pretty much extend to Sunday. A lot of us Yanks travel to visit relatives, and some of us may miss the opportunity to sign up.
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I thank the Wizard for pointing this out, and will extend the deadline to 30th of November, and have the first questions on December 1st.
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November 25th, 2010 at 9:17:48 AM
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Not sure if my request to sign up made it or not (it is missing here now) so sign me up.
All animals are equal, but some are more equal than others
November 25th, 2010 at 9:38:43 AM
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Quote: AZDuffmanCount me in, I have tons of useless facts in my head. I always say if it is in my head it is useless.
Here is an obscure trivia question, a short essay type actually.
Why was the area code for New York (pre-splits) set as 212?
I know that one: it's quick to dial on a rotary phone.
(Count me in too.)
"In my own case, when it seemed to me after a long illness that death was close at hand, I found no little solace in playing constantly at dice."
-- Girolamo Cardano, 1563
November 25th, 2010 at 9:52:20 AM
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Quote: thecesspitCold turkey.
Was California (the Bear Republic) the last of them?
Yes--California, Texas, and West Florida.
The fact that a believer is happier than a skeptic is no more to the point than the fact that a drunken man is happier than a sober one. The happiness of credulity is a cheap and dangerous quality.---George Bernard Shaw
November 25th, 2010 at 9:53:44 AM
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Quote: WizardHawaii was 20th century anyway. Puerto Rico would be a viable answer, but if that counts, we should consider Cuba and the Phillipines as well. I'm not saying their situations are exactly the same, but my knowledge of the Spanish-American war is starting to run real thin here. Maybe MKL meant the 50 states only.
Those three lands were Spanish territories when we annexed them after the Spanish-American war.
The fact that a believer is happier than a skeptic is no more to the point than the fact that a drunken man is happier than a sober one. The happiness of credulity is a cheap and dangerous quality.---George Bernard Shaw
November 25th, 2010 at 10:05:58 AM
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I'm happy to join the group. Sounds like fun.
Happiness is underrated
November 25th, 2010 at 10:09:17 AM
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Quote: MoscaTexas & Cali came right to mind, I like CSA for the third answer but never would have thought of it myself.
But as an answer, it isn't quite correct--we never absorbed the CSA back into the US AS A REPUBLIC--we readmitted the individual states, one by one. So kudos for imagination, but...
The fact that a believer is happier than a skeptic is no more to the point than the fact that a drunken man is happier than a sober one. The happiness of credulity is a cheap and dangerous quality.---George Bernard Shaw
November 25th, 2010 at 10:28:19 AM
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Well, if the prize is gonna be booze, you can be sure fleastiff will slap his name down. I'm presently bumping my chin against the footrail but I should be okay by quiz time.Quote: CroupierAnyone interested slap your name down here,
Trivia can be fun but sometimes its strange when I've never heard of the movies or the movie stars and everyone else in the bar knows just what is going on. I won't know anything about Paris Hilton, not even which roulette wheel she slumped over while drunk or something.
November 25th, 2010 at 10:46:11 AM
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Quote: mkl654321Those three lands were Spanish territories when we annexed them after the Spanish-American war.
I dont think Texas was annexed, I think it was admitted by treaty. I want to say they are the only state admitted that way, which is why they can secede at any time. I knew my kids taking texas history would pay off.
Before you diagnose yourself with depression or low self-esteem, first make sure that you are not, in fact, just surrounded by assholes." ~ William Gibson
November 25th, 2010 at 11:00:10 AM
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Quote: avargovI dont think Texas was annexed, I think it was admitted by treaty. I want to say they are the only state admitted that way, which is why they can secede at any time. I knew my kids taking texas history would pay off.
The original Texas Republic was admitted by treaty. However, after the Civil War, the state of Texas was readmitted to the US by, in effect, popular vote, which included a loyalty oath and a pledge NOT to support secession, so if Texas had the right to secede before the Civil War, it didn't after it was readmitted.
The fact that a believer is happier than a skeptic is no more to the point than the fact that a drunken man is happier than a sober one. The happiness of credulity is a cheap and dangerous quality.---George Bernard Shaw
December 7th, 2010 at 1:59:05 AM
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I did post the questions for this for those that missed it. Next questions will be Posted in around 24 hours, so the last chance for those who havnt answered yet.
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