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Mark Brader
Nov 17, 2014, 12:34:06 AM11/17/14
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These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2014-10-27,
and should be interpreted accordingly.
On each question you may give up to two answers, but if you give
both a right answer and a wrong answer, there is a small penalty.
Please post all your answers in a single followup to the newsgroup,
based only on your own knowledge. (In your answer posting, quote
the questions and place your answer below each one.) I will reveal
the correct answers in about 3 days.
All questions were written by members of Unnatural Axxxe, and are
used here by permission, but have been reformatted and may have
been retyped and/or edited by me. For further information see
my 2014-09-15 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
* Game 6, Round 2 - Science - Just Call Sol
A round on our solar system. Answers may repeat.
1. How many planets have rings?
2. Which is the only planet "tilted on its side" with relation to
the Sun?
3. Which planet has both the highest mountain and the deepest
valley of any in the Solar System?
4. Which planet has the shortest day, at 9 hours and about 55
minutes?
5. Which planet's moon is Callisto?
6. After some heated discussion in the astronomy world in 2006,
Pluto was demoted to a dwarf planet, and what had been the
largest asteroid was promoted to a dwarf planet. Name that
former asteroid.
7. Consequently, which planet now has the longest year, nearly
165 Earth years?
8. There are two types of comets, short-period comets (with solar
orbits of less than 200 years) and long-period comets.
They're thought to originate in two different regions of the
solar system. Name either region.
9. In 2005, the atmospheric-entry probe Huygens landed on Saturn's
largest moon. Name that moon.
10. In 1986, in a multi-country effort, five space probes -- Giotto,
Vega 1, Vega 2, Suisei, and Sakigake -- shared a single mission.
What was it?
* Game 6, Round 3 - Entertainment - Parodies of "Masterpiece Theatre"
1. The Cookie Monster hosted some "Masterpiece Theatre" parodies on
"Sesame Street". What was the title of the spoofs that he did
as his alter ego "Alistair Cookie"?
2. This founding "Saturday Night Live" not-ready-for-prime-time
player hosted skits called "Bad Theatre" as Leonard
Pinth-Garnell. Who?
3. Name the famous journalist, sportswriter, actor, and occasional
amateur sportsman, well known for participatory journalism,
who hosted a cartoon show on the Disney Channel called
"Mousterpiece Theatre".
4. English actor Malcolm McDowell did an Alistair-Cooke-like turn
in an episode called "Pip" (based on "Great Expectations")
of which American adult cartoon series?
5. Both members of this musical duo were former keyboard players
for the Beach Boys. In 1976 on their TV variety show they had
skits called "Masterjoke Theatre", hosted by "Allistar Banister"
(who was played each time by a different celebrity in a Groucho
Marx disguise). Name the duo.
6. During the first two seasons of this NBC comedy series,
actor/funnyman Harvey Korman appeared as "Alistair Quince"
to soberly introduce the episode. What series?
7. Actor Jason Lee starred in what comedy TV series where he
introduced an alternative reality episode called "Bad Karma"
on a set made to resemble "Masterpiece Theatre"?
8. Jamie Foxx and David Alan Grier did a sketch called "Parody
of Masterpiece", where they recited the lyrics to early '90s
gangster rap, in a Season 5 sketch of which popular comedy
series?
9. She's a world-famous actress with 18 Academy Award
nominations and 3 wins. She played a character named Rachel
in the 1986 film "Heartburn". During the film she watches a
"Masterpiece-Theatre"-like program narrating the story of her
own life. Name her.
10. In the episode "Storyteller" of this extremely popular
cult/supernatural/fantasy TV series starring Sarah Michelle
Gellar, a character named Andrew Wells introduces the episode
in the style of "Masterpiece Theatre". Name the series.
--
Mark Brader The World Wide Web:
Toronto bringing you style over substance since 1993.
m...@vex.net -- Steve Summit
My text in this article is in the public domain.
and should be interpreted accordingly.
On each question you may give up to two answers, but if you give
both a right answer and a wrong answer, there is a small penalty.
Please post all your answers in a single followup to the newsgroup,
based only on your own knowledge. (In your answer posting, quote
the questions and place your answer below each one.) I will reveal
the correct answers in about 3 days.
All questions were written by members of Unnatural Axxxe, and are
used here by permission, but have been reformatted and may have
been retyped and/or edited by me. For further information see
my 2014-09-15 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
* Game 6, Round 2 - Science - Just Call Sol
A round on our solar system. Answers may repeat.
1. How many planets have rings?
2. Which is the only planet "tilted on its side" with relation to
the Sun?
3. Which planet has both the highest mountain and the deepest
valley of any in the Solar System?
4. Which planet has the shortest day, at 9 hours and about 55
minutes?
5. Which planet's moon is Callisto?
6. After some heated discussion in the astronomy world in 2006,
Pluto was demoted to a dwarf planet, and what had been the
largest asteroid was promoted to a dwarf planet. Name that
former asteroid.
7. Consequently, which planet now has the longest year, nearly
165 Earth years?
8. There are two types of comets, short-period comets (with solar
orbits of less than 200 years) and long-period comets.
They're thought to originate in two different regions of the
solar system. Name either region.
9. In 2005, the atmospheric-entry probe Huygens landed on Saturn's
largest moon. Name that moon.
10. In 1986, in a multi-country effort, five space probes -- Giotto,
Vega 1, Vega 2, Suisei, and Sakigake -- shared a single mission.
What was it?
* Game 6, Round 3 - Entertainment - Parodies of "Masterpiece Theatre"
1. The Cookie Monster hosted some "Masterpiece Theatre" parodies on
"Sesame Street". What was the title of the spoofs that he did
as his alter ego "Alistair Cookie"?
2. This founding "Saturday Night Live" not-ready-for-prime-time
player hosted skits called "Bad Theatre" as Leonard
Pinth-Garnell. Who?
3. Name the famous journalist, sportswriter, actor, and occasional
amateur sportsman, well known for participatory journalism,
who hosted a cartoon show on the Disney Channel called
"Mousterpiece Theatre".
4. English actor Malcolm McDowell did an Alistair-Cooke-like turn
in an episode called "Pip" (based on "Great Expectations")
of which American adult cartoon series?
5. Both members of this musical duo were former keyboard players
for the Beach Boys. In 1976 on their TV variety show they had
skits called "Masterjoke Theatre", hosted by "Allistar Banister"
(who was played each time by a different celebrity in a Groucho
Marx disguise). Name the duo.
6. During the first two seasons of this NBC comedy series,
actor/funnyman Harvey Korman appeared as "Alistair Quince"
to soberly introduce the episode. What series?
7. Actor Jason Lee starred in what comedy TV series where he
introduced an alternative reality episode called "Bad Karma"
on a set made to resemble "Masterpiece Theatre"?
8. Jamie Foxx and David Alan Grier did a sketch called "Parody
of Masterpiece", where they recited the lyrics to early '90s
gangster rap, in a Season 5 sketch of which popular comedy
series?
9. She's a world-famous actress with 18 Academy Award
nominations and 3 wins. She played a character named Rachel
in the 1986 film "Heartburn". During the film she watches a
"Masterpiece-Theatre"-like program narrating the story of her
own life. Name her.
10. In the episode "Storyteller" of this extremely popular
cult/supernatural/fantasy TV series starring Sarah Michelle
Gellar, a character named Andrew Wells introduces the episode
in the style of "Masterpiece Theatre". Name the series.
--
Mark Brader The World Wide Web:
Toronto bringing you style over substance since 1993.
m...@vex.net -- Steve Summit
My text in this article is in the public domain.
Joshua Kreitzer
Nov 17, 2014, 12:42:04 AM11/17/14
to
m...@vex.net (Mark Brader) wrote in news:qL2dnSnxC7xTFfTJnZ2dnUU7-
YWd...@vex.net:
> * Game 6, Round 2 - Science - Just Call Sol
>
> 2. Which is the only planet "tilted on its side" with relation to
> the Sun?
Uranus
> 3. Which planet has both the highest mountain and the deepest
> valley of any in the Solar System?
Mars
> 4. Which planet has the shortest day, at 9 hours and about 55
> minutes?
Mercury
> 5. Which planet's moon is Callisto?
Jupiter
> 6. After some heated discussion in the astronomy world in 2006,
> Pluto was demoted to a dwarf planet, and what had been the
> largest asteroid was promoted to a dwarf planet. Name that
> former asteroid.
Ceres
> 7. Consequently, which planet now has the longest year, nearly
> 165 Earth years?
Neptune
> 8. There are two types of comets, short-period comets (with solar
> orbits of less than 200 years) and long-period comets.
> They're thought to originate in two different regions of the
> solar system. Name either region.
Oort cloud
> 9. In 2005, the atmospheric-entry probe Huygens landed on Saturn's
> largest moon. Name that moon.
Titan
> * Game 6, Round 3 - Entertainment - Parodies of "Masterpiece Theatre"
>
> 1. The Cookie Monster hosted some "Masterpiece Theatre" parodies on
> "Sesame Street". What was the title of the spoofs that he did
> as his alter ego "Alistair Cookie"?
"Monsterpiece Theatre"
> 2. This founding "Saturday Night Live" not-ready-for-prime-time
> player hosted skits called "Bad Theatre" as Leonard
> Pinth-Garnell. Who?
Dan Aykroyd
> 3. Name the famous journalist, sportswriter, actor, and occasional
> amateur sportsman, well known for participatory journalism,
> who hosted a cartoon show on the Disney Channel called
> "Mousterpiece Theatre".
George Plimpton
> 4. English actor Malcolm McDowell did an Alistair-Cooke-like turn
> in an episode called "Pip" (based on "Great Expectations")
> of which American adult cartoon series?
"South Park"
> 5. Both members of this musical duo were former keyboard players
> for the Beach Boys. In 1976 on their TV variety show they had
> skits called "Masterjoke Theatre", hosted by "Allistar Banister"
> (who was played each time by a different celebrity in a Groucho
> Marx disguise). Name the duo.
The Captain and Tennille
> 6. During the first two seasons of this NBC comedy series,
> actor/funnyman Harvey Korman appeared as "Alistair Quince"
> to soberly introduce the episode. What series?
"Mama's Family"
> 7. Actor Jason Lee starred in what comedy TV series where he
> introduced an alternative reality episode called "Bad Karma"
> on a set made to resemble "Masterpiece Theatre"?
"My Name Is Earl"
> 8. Jamie Foxx and David Alan Grier did a sketch called "Parody
> of Masterpiece", where they recited the lyrics to early '90s
> gangster rap, in a Season 5 sketch of which popular comedy
> series?
"In Living Color"
> 9. She's a world-famous actress with 18 Academy Award
> nominations and 3 wins. She played a character named Rachel
> in the 1986 film "Heartburn". During the film she watches a
> "Masterpiece-Theatre"-like program narrating the story of her
> own life. Name her.
Meryl Streep
> 10. In the episode "Storyteller" of this extremely popular
> cult/supernatural/fantasy TV series starring Sarah Michelle
> Gellar, a character named Andrew Wells introduces the episode
> in the style of "Masterpiece Theatre". Name the series.
"Buffy the Vampire Slayer"
--
Joshua Kreitzer
grom...@hotmail.com
YWd...@vex.net:
> * Game 6, Round 2 - Science - Just Call Sol
>
> 1. How many planets have rings?
4
> 2. Which is the only planet "tilted on its side" with relation to
> the Sun?
> 3. Which planet has both the highest mountain and the deepest
> valley of any in the Solar System?
> 4. Which planet has the shortest day, at 9 hours and about 55
> minutes?
> 5. Which planet's moon is Callisto?
> 6. After some heated discussion in the astronomy world in 2006,
> Pluto was demoted to a dwarf planet, and what had been the
> largest asteroid was promoted to a dwarf planet. Name that
> former asteroid.
> 7. Consequently, which planet now has the longest year, nearly
> 165 Earth years?
> 8. There are two types of comets, short-period comets (with solar
> orbits of less than 200 years) and long-period comets.
> They're thought to originate in two different regions of the
> solar system. Name either region.
> 9. In 2005, the atmospheric-entry probe Huygens landed on Saturn's
> largest moon. Name that moon.
> * Game 6, Round 3 - Entertainment - Parodies of "Masterpiece Theatre"
>
> 1. The Cookie Monster hosted some "Masterpiece Theatre" parodies on
> "Sesame Street". What was the title of the spoofs that he did
> as his alter ego "Alistair Cookie"?
> 2. This founding "Saturday Night Live" not-ready-for-prime-time
> player hosted skits called "Bad Theatre" as Leonard
> Pinth-Garnell. Who?
> 3. Name the famous journalist, sportswriter, actor, and occasional
> amateur sportsman, well known for participatory journalism,
> who hosted a cartoon show on the Disney Channel called
> "Mousterpiece Theatre".
> 4. English actor Malcolm McDowell did an Alistair-Cooke-like turn
> in an episode called "Pip" (based on "Great Expectations")
> of which American adult cartoon series?
> 5. Both members of this musical duo were former keyboard players
> for the Beach Boys. In 1976 on their TV variety show they had
> skits called "Masterjoke Theatre", hosted by "Allistar Banister"
> (who was played each time by a different celebrity in a Groucho
> Marx disguise). Name the duo.
> 6. During the first two seasons of this NBC comedy series,
> actor/funnyman Harvey Korman appeared as "Alistair Quince"
> to soberly introduce the episode. What series?
> 7. Actor Jason Lee starred in what comedy TV series where he
> introduced an alternative reality episode called "Bad Karma"
> on a set made to resemble "Masterpiece Theatre"?
> 8. Jamie Foxx and David Alan Grier did a sketch called "Parody
> of Masterpiece", where they recited the lyrics to early '90s
> gangster rap, in a Season 5 sketch of which popular comedy
> series?
> 9. She's a world-famous actress with 18 Academy Award
> nominations and 3 wins. She played a character named Rachel
> in the 1986 film "Heartburn". During the film she watches a
> "Masterpiece-Theatre"-like program narrating the story of her
> own life. Name her.
> 10. In the episode "Storyteller" of this extremely popular
> cult/supernatural/fantasy TV series starring Sarah Michelle
> Gellar, a character named Andrew Wells introduces the episode
> in the style of "Masterpiece Theatre". Name the series.
--
Joshua Kreitzer
grom...@hotmail.com
Marc Dashevsky
Nov 17, 2014, 1:41:15 AM11/17/14
to
In article <qL2dnSnxC7xTFfTJ...@vex.net>, m...@vex.net says...
> 3. Which planet has both the highest mountain and the deepest
> valley of any in the Solar System?
Mars
> 4. Which planet has the shortest day, at 9 hours and about 55
> minutes?
Mercury
> 5. Which planet's moon is Callisto?
Jupiter
> 6. After some heated discussion in the astronomy world in 2006,
> Pluto was demoted to a dwarf planet, and what had been the
> largest asteroid was promoted to a dwarf planet. Name that
> former asteroid.
Ceres
> 7. Consequently, which planet now has the longest year, nearly
> 165 Earth years?
Neptune
> 8. There are two types of comets, short-period comets (with solar
> orbits of less than 200 years) and long-period comets.
> They're thought to originate in two different regions of the
> solar system. Name either region.
oort cloud
> 9. In 2005, the atmospheric-entry probe Huygens landed on Saturn's
> largest moon. Name that moon.
Titan
> 10. In 1986, in a multi-country effort, five space probes -- Giotto,
> Vega 1, Vega 2, Suisei, and Sakigake -- shared a single mission.
> What was it?
>
>
> * Game 6, Round 3 - Entertainment - Parodies of "Masterpiece Theatre"
>
> 1. The Cookie Monster hosted some "Masterpiece Theatre" parodies on
> "Sesame Street". What was the title of the spoofs that he did
> as his alter ego "Alistair Cookie"?
>
> 2. This founding "Saturday Night Live" not-ready-for-prime-time
> player hosted skits called "Bad Theatre" as Leonard
> Pinth-Garnell. Who?
Dan Ayckroyd [consistently funny]
> 3. Name the famous journalist, sportswriter, actor, and occasional
> amateur sportsman, well known for participatory journalism,
> who hosted a cartoon show on the Disney Channel called
> "Mousterpiece Theatre".
must be George Plimpton
> 4. English actor Malcolm McDowell did an Alistair-Cooke-like turn
> in an episode called "Pip" (based on "Great Expectations")
> of which American adult cartoon series?
Simpsons
> 5. Both members of this musical duo were former keyboard players
> for the Beach Boys. In 1976 on their TV variety show they had
> skits called "Masterjoke Theatre", hosted by "Allistar Banister"
> (who was played each time by a different celebrity in a Groucho
> Marx disguise). Name the duo.
>
> 6. During the first two seasons of this NBC comedy series,
> actor/funnyman Harvey Korman appeared as "Alistair Quince"
> to soberly introduce the episode. What series?
Carol Burnett Show
> 7. Actor Jason Lee starred in what comedy TV series where he
> introduced an alternative reality episode called "Bad Karma"
> on a set made to resemble "Masterpiece Theatre"?
My Name Is Earl
> 8. Jamie Foxx and David Alan Grier did a sketch called "Parody
> of Masterpiece", where they recited the lyrics to early '90s
> gangster rap, in a Season 5 sketch of which popular comedy
> series?
In Living Color
> 9. She's a world-famous actress with 18 Academy Award
> nominations and 3 wins. She played a character named Rachel
> in the 1986 film "Heartburn". During the film she watches a
> "Masterpiece-Theatre"-like program narrating the story of her
> own life. Name her.
>
> 10. In the episode "Storyteller" of this extremely popular
> cult/supernatural/fantasy TV series starring Sarah Michelle
> Gellar, a character named Andrew Wells introduces the episode
> in the style of "Masterpiece Theatre". Name the series.
Buffy The Vampire Slayer
> * Game 6, Round 2 - Science - Just Call Sol
>
> A round on our solar system. Answers may repeat.
>
> 1. How many planets have rings?
2
> 2. Which is the only planet "tilted on its side" with relation to
> the Sun?
Venus
>
> A round on our solar system. Answers may repeat.
>
> 1. How many planets have rings?
2
> 2. Which is the only planet "tilted on its side" with relation to
> the Sun?
> 3. Which planet has both the highest mountain and the deepest
> valley of any in the Solar System?
> 4. Which planet has the shortest day, at 9 hours and about 55
> minutes?
> 5. Which planet's moon is Callisto?
> 6. After some heated discussion in the astronomy world in 2006,
> Pluto was demoted to a dwarf planet, and what had been the
> largest asteroid was promoted to a dwarf planet. Name that
> former asteroid.
> 7. Consequently, which planet now has the longest year, nearly
> 165 Earth years?
> 8. There are two types of comets, short-period comets (with solar
> orbits of less than 200 years) and long-period comets.
> They're thought to originate in two different regions of the
> solar system. Name either region.
> 9. In 2005, the atmospheric-entry probe Huygens landed on Saturn's
> largest moon. Name that moon.
> 10. In 1986, in a multi-country effort, five space probes -- Giotto,
> Vega 1, Vega 2, Suisei, and Sakigake -- shared a single mission.
> What was it?
>
>
> * Game 6, Round 3 - Entertainment - Parodies of "Masterpiece Theatre"
>
> 1. The Cookie Monster hosted some "Masterpiece Theatre" parodies on
> "Sesame Street". What was the title of the spoofs that he did
> as his alter ego "Alistair Cookie"?
>
> 2. This founding "Saturday Night Live" not-ready-for-prime-time
> player hosted skits called "Bad Theatre" as Leonard
> Pinth-Garnell. Who?
> 3. Name the famous journalist, sportswriter, actor, and occasional
> amateur sportsman, well known for participatory journalism,
> who hosted a cartoon show on the Disney Channel called
> "Mousterpiece Theatre".
> 4. English actor Malcolm McDowell did an Alistair-Cooke-like turn
> in an episode called "Pip" (based on "Great Expectations")
> of which American adult cartoon series?
> 5. Both members of this musical duo were former keyboard players
> for the Beach Boys. In 1976 on their TV variety show they had
> skits called "Masterjoke Theatre", hosted by "Allistar Banister"
> (who was played each time by a different celebrity in a Groucho
> Marx disguise). Name the duo.
>
> 6. During the first two seasons of this NBC comedy series,
> actor/funnyman Harvey Korman appeared as "Alistair Quince"
> to soberly introduce the episode. What series?
> 7. Actor Jason Lee starred in what comedy TV series where he
> introduced an alternative reality episode called "Bad Karma"
> on a set made to resemble "Masterpiece Theatre"?
> 8. Jamie Foxx and David Alan Grier did a sketch called "Parody
> of Masterpiece", where they recited the lyrics to early '90s
> gangster rap, in a Season 5 sketch of which popular comedy
> series?
> 9. She's a world-famous actress with 18 Academy Award
> nominations and 3 wins. She played a character named Rachel
> in the 1986 film "Heartburn". During the film she watches a
> "Masterpiece-Theatre"-like program narrating the story of her
> own life. Name her.
>
> 10. In the episode "Storyteller" of this extremely popular
> cult/supernatural/fantasy TV series starring Sarah Michelle
> Gellar, a character named Andrew Wells introduces the episode
> in the style of "Masterpiece Theatre". Name the series.
Dan Tilque
Nov 17, 2014, 8:08:02 AM11/17/14
to
Mark Brader wrote:
>
>
> * Game 6, Round 2 - Science - Just Call Sol
>
> A round on our solar system. Answers may repeat.
>
> 1. How many planets have rings?
4
>
>
> * Game 6, Round 2 - Science - Just Call Sol
>
> A round on our solar system. Answers may repeat.
>
> 1. How many planets have rings?
>
> 2. Which is the only planet "tilted on its side" with relation to
> the Sun?
>
> 3. Which planet has both the highest mountain and the deepest
> valley of any in the Solar System?
>
> 4. Which planet has the shortest day, at 9 hours and about 55
> minutes?
>
> 5. Which planet's moon is Callisto?
>
> 6. After some heated discussion in the astronomy world in 2006,
> Pluto was demoted to a dwarf planet, and what had been the
> largest asteroid was promoted to a dwarf planet. Name that
> former asteroid.
>
> 7. Consequently, which planet now has the longest year, nearly
> 165 Earth years?
>
> 8. There are two types of comets, short-period comets (with solar
> orbits of less than 200 years) and long-period comets.
> They're thought to originate in two different regions of the
> solar system. Name either region.
>
> 9. In 2005, the atmospheric-entry probe Huygens landed on Saturn's
> largest moon. Name that moon.
>
> 10. In 1986, in a multi-country effort, five space probes -- Giotto,
> Vega 1, Vega 2, Suisei, and Sakigake -- shared a single mission.
> What was it?
>
>
> * Game 6, Round 3 - Entertainment - Parodies of "Masterpiece Theatre"
>
> 1. The Cookie Monster hosted some "Masterpiece Theatre" parodies on
> "Sesame Street". What was the title of the spoofs that he did
> as his alter ego "Alistair Cookie"?
>
> 2. This founding "Saturday Night Live" not-ready-for-prime-time
> player hosted skits called "Bad Theatre" as Leonard
> Pinth-Garnell. Who?
>
> 3. Name the famous journalist, sportswriter, actor, and occasional
> amateur sportsman, well known for participatory journalism,
> who hosted a cartoon show on the Disney Channel called
> "Mousterpiece Theatre".
>
> 4. English actor Malcolm McDowell did an Alistair-Cooke-like turn
> in an episode called "Pip" (based on "Great Expectations")
> of which American adult cartoon series?
>
> 5. Both members of this musical duo were former keyboard players
> for the Beach Boys. In 1976 on their TV variety show they had
> skits called "Masterjoke Theatre", hosted by "Allistar Banister"
> (who was played each time by a different celebrity in a Groucho
> Marx disguise). Name the duo.
>
> 6. During the first two seasons of this NBC comedy series,
> actor/funnyman Harvey Korman appeared as "Alistair Quince"
> to soberly introduce the episode. What series?
>
> 7. Actor Jason Lee starred in what comedy TV series where he
> introduced an alternative reality episode called "Bad Karma"
> on a set made to resemble "Masterpiece Theatre"?
>
> 8. Jamie Foxx and David Alan Grier did a sketch called "Parody
> of Masterpiece", where they recited the lyrics to early '90s
> gangster rap, in a Season 5 sketch of which popular comedy
> series?
>
> 9. She's a world-famous actress with 18 Academy Award
> nominations and 3 wins. She played a character named Rachel
> in the 1986 film "Heartburn". During the film she watches a
> "Masterpiece-Theatre"-like program narrating the story of her
> own life. Name her.
>
> 10. In the episode "Storyteller" of this extremely popular
> cult/supernatural/fantasy TV series starring Sarah Michelle
> Gellar, a character named Andrew Wells introduces the episode
> in the style of "Masterpiece Theatre". Name the series.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
--
Dan Tilque
--
Bruce Bowler
Nov 17, 2014, 10:41:30 AM11/17/14
to
On Sun, 16 Nov 2014 23:34:06 -0600, Mark Brader wrote:
> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2014-10-27, and
> should be interpreted accordingly.
>
> On each question you may give up to two answers, but if you give both a
> right answer and a wrong answer, there is a small penalty. Please post
> all your answers in a single followup to the newsgroup, based only on
> your own knowledge. (In your answer posting, quote the questions and
> place your answer below each one.) I will reveal the correct answers in
> about 3 days.
>
> All questions were written by members of Unnatural Axxxe, and are used
> here by permission, but have been reformatted and may have been retyped
> and/or edited by me. For further information see my 2014-09-15
> companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
>
>
> * Game 6, Round 2 - Science - Just Call Sol
>
> A round on our solar system. Answers may repeat.
>
> 1. How many planets have rings?
2
> 2. Which is the only planet "tilted on its side" with relation to
> the Sun?
Uranus
> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2014-10-27, and
> should be interpreted accordingly.
>
> On each question you may give up to two answers, but if you give both a
> right answer and a wrong answer, there is a small penalty. Please post
> all your answers in a single followup to the newsgroup, based only on
> your own knowledge. (In your answer posting, quote the questions and
> place your answer below each one.) I will reveal the correct answers in
> about 3 days.
>
> All questions were written by members of Unnatural Axxxe, and are used
> here by permission, but have been reformatted and may have been retyped
> and/or edited by me. For further information see my 2014-09-15
> companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
>
>
> * Game 6, Round 2 - Science - Just Call Sol
>
> A round on our solar system. Answers may repeat.
>
> 1. How many planets have rings?
2
> 2. Which is the only planet "tilted on its side" with relation to
> the Sun?
> 3. Which planet has both the highest mountain and the deepest
> valley of any in the Solar System?
> 4. Which planet has the shortest day, at 9 hours and about 55
> minutes?
> 5. Which planet's moon is Callisto?
> 6. After some heated discussion in the astronomy world in 2006,
> Pluto was demoted to a dwarf planet, and what had been the largest
> asteroid was promoted to a dwarf planet. Name that former asteroid.
>
> 7. Consequently, which planet now has the longest year, nearly
> 165 Earth years?
> 8. There are two types of comets, short-period comets (with solar
> orbits of less than 200 years) and long-period comets.
> They're thought to originate in two different regions of the solar
> system. Name either region.
> 9. In 2005, the atmospheric-entry probe Huygens landed on Saturn's
> largest moon. Name that moon.
>
> 10. In 1986, in a multi-country effort, five space probes -- Giotto,
> Vega 1, Vega 2, Suisei, and Sakigake -- shared a single mission.
> What was it?
>
>
> * Game 6, Round 3 - Entertainment - Parodies of "Masterpiece Theatre"
>
> 1. The Cookie Monster hosted some "Masterpiece Theatre" parodies on
> "Sesame Street". What was the title of the spoofs that he did as his
> alter ego "Alistair Cookie"?
>
> 2. This founding "Saturday Night Live" not-ready-for-prime-time
> player hosted skits called "Bad Theatre" as Leonard Pinth-Garnell.
> Who?
>
> 3. Name the famous journalist, sportswriter, actor, and occasional
> amateur sportsman, well known for participatory journalism,
> who hosted a cartoon show on the Disney Channel called "Mousterpiece
> Theatre".
> 4. English actor Malcolm McDowell did an Alistair-Cooke-like turn
> in an episode called "Pip" (based on "Great Expectations")
> of which American adult cartoon series?
> 5. Both members of this musical duo were former keyboard players
> for the Beach Boys. In 1976 on their TV variety show they had skits
> called "Masterjoke Theatre", hosted by "Allistar Banister"
> (who was played each time by a different celebrity in a Groucho Marx
> disguise). Name the duo.
>
> 6. During the first two seasons of this NBC comedy series,
> actor/funnyman Harvey Korman appeared as "Alistair Quince"
> to soberly introduce the episode. What series?
> 7. Actor Jason Lee starred in what comedy TV series where he
> introduced an alternative reality episode called "Bad Karma"
> on a set made to resemble "Masterpiece Theatre"?
> 8. Jamie Foxx and David Alan Grier did a sketch called "Parody
> of Masterpiece", where they recited the lyrics to early '90s gangster
> rap, in a Season 5 sketch of which popular comedy series?
>
> 9. She's a world-famous actress with 18 Academy Award
> nominations and 3 wins. She played a character named Rachel in the
> 1986 film "Heartburn". During the film she watches a
> "Masterpiece-Theatre"-like program narrating the story of her own
> life. Name her.
>
> 10. In the episode "Storyteller" of this extremely popular
> cult/supernatural/fantasy TV series starring Sarah Michelle Gellar, a
> character named Andrew Wells introduces the episode in the style of
> "Masterpiece Theatre". Name the series.
Jason Kreitzer
Nov 17, 2014, 11:10:05 AM11/17/14
to
On Monday, November 17, 2014 12:34:06 AM UTC-5, Mark Brader wrote:
> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2014-10-27,
> and should be interpreted accordingly.
>
> On each question you may give up to two answers, but if you give
> both a right answer and a wrong answer, there is a small penalty.
> Please post all your answers in a single followup to the newsgroup,
> based only on your own knowledge. (In your answer posting, quote
> the questions and place your answer below each one.) I will reveal
> the correct answers in about 3 days.
>
> All questions were written by members of Unnatural Axxxe, and are
> used here by permission, but have been reformatted and may have
> been retyped and/or edited by me. For further information see
> my 2014-09-15 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
> Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
>
>
> * Game 6, Round 2 - Science - Just Call Sol
>
> A round on our solar system. Answers may repeat.
>
> 1. How many planets have rings?
1
> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2014-10-27,
> and should be interpreted accordingly.
>
> On each question you may give up to two answers, but if you give
> both a right answer and a wrong answer, there is a small penalty.
> Please post all your answers in a single followup to the newsgroup,
> based only on your own knowledge. (In your answer posting, quote
> the questions and place your answer below each one.) I will reveal
> the correct answers in about 3 days.
>
> All questions were written by members of Unnatural Axxxe, and are
> used here by permission, but have been reformatted and may have
> been retyped and/or edited by me. For further information see
> my 2014-09-15 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
> Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
>
>
> * Game 6, Round 2 - Science - Just Call Sol
>
> A round on our solar system. Answers may repeat.
>
> 1. How many planets have rings?
> 2. Which is the only planet "tilted on its side" with relation to
> the Sun?
>
> 3. Which planet has both the highest mountain and the deepest
> valley of any in the Solar System?
>
> 4. Which planet has the shortest day, at 9 hours and about 55
> minutes?
Mercury
> the Sun?
>
> 3. Which planet has both the highest mountain and the deepest
> valley of any in the Solar System?
>
> 4. Which planet has the shortest day, at 9 hours and about 55
> minutes?
> 5. Which planet's moon is Callisto?
>
> 6. After some heated discussion in the astronomy world in 2006,
> Pluto was demoted to a dwarf planet, and what had been the
> largest asteroid was promoted to a dwarf planet. Name that
> former asteroid.
>
> 7. Consequently, which planet now has the longest year, nearly
> 165 Earth years?
Uranus
>
> 6. After some heated discussion in the astronomy world in 2006,
> Pluto was demoted to a dwarf planet, and what had been the
> largest asteroid was promoted to a dwarf planet. Name that
> former asteroid.
>
> 7. Consequently, which planet now has the longest year, nearly
> 165 Earth years?
> 8. There are two types of comets, short-period comets (with solar
> orbits of less than 200 years) and long-period comets.
> They're thought to originate in two different regions of the
> solar system. Name either region.
>
> 9. In 2005, the atmospheric-entry probe Huygens landed on Saturn's
> largest moon. Name that moon.
>
> 10. In 1986, in a multi-country effort, five space probes -- Giotto,
> Vega 1, Vega 2, Suisei, and Sakigake -- shared a single mission.
> What was it?
>
>
> * Game 6, Round 3 - Entertainment - Parodies of "Masterpiece Theatre"
>
> 1. The Cookie Monster hosted some "Masterpiece Theatre" parodies on
> "Sesame Street". What was the title of the spoofs that he did
> as his alter ego "Alistair Cookie"?
Monsterpiece Theatre
> orbits of less than 200 years) and long-period comets.
> They're thought to originate in two different regions of the
> solar system. Name either region.
>
> 9. In 2005, the atmospheric-entry probe Huygens landed on Saturn's
> largest moon. Name that moon.
>
> 10. In 1986, in a multi-country effort, five space probes -- Giotto,
> Vega 1, Vega 2, Suisei, and Sakigake -- shared a single mission.
> What was it?
>
>
> * Game 6, Round 3 - Entertainment - Parodies of "Masterpiece Theatre"
>
> 1. The Cookie Monster hosted some "Masterpiece Theatre" parodies on
> "Sesame Street". What was the title of the spoofs that he did
> as his alter ego "Alistair Cookie"?
> 2. This founding "Saturday Night Live" not-ready-for-prime-time
> player hosted skits called "Bad Theatre" as Leonard
> Pinth-Garnell. Who?
>
> 3. Name the famous journalist, sportswriter, actor, and occasional
> amateur sportsman, well known for participatory journalism,
> who hosted a cartoon show on the Disney Channel called
> "Mousterpiece Theatre".
>
> 4. English actor Malcolm McDowell did an Alistair-Cooke-like turn
> in an episode called "Pip" (based on "Great Expectations")
> of which American adult cartoon series?
South Park
> player hosted skits called "Bad Theatre" as Leonard
> Pinth-Garnell. Who?
>
> 3. Name the famous journalist, sportswriter, actor, and occasional
> amateur sportsman, well known for participatory journalism,
> who hosted a cartoon show on the Disney Channel called
> "Mousterpiece Theatre".
>
> 4. English actor Malcolm McDowell did an Alistair-Cooke-like turn
> in an episode called "Pip" (based on "Great Expectations")
> of which American adult cartoon series?
> 5. Both members of this musical duo were former keyboard players
> for the Beach Boys. In 1976 on their TV variety show they had
> skits called "Masterjoke Theatre", hosted by "Allistar Banister"
> (who was played each time by a different celebrity in a Groucho
> Marx disguise). Name the duo.
>
> 6. During the first two seasons of this NBC comedy series,
> actor/funnyman Harvey Korman appeared as "Alistair Quince"
> to soberly introduce the episode. What series?
>
> 7. Actor Jason Lee starred in what comedy TV series where he
> introduced an alternative reality episode called "Bad Karma"
> on a set made to resemble "Masterpiece Theatre"?
My Name Is Earl
> for the Beach Boys. In 1976 on their TV variety show they had
> skits called "Masterjoke Theatre", hosted by "Allistar Banister"
> (who was played each time by a different celebrity in a Groucho
> Marx disguise). Name the duo.
>
> 6. During the first two seasons of this NBC comedy series,
> actor/funnyman Harvey Korman appeared as "Alistair Quince"
> to soberly introduce the episode. What series?
>
> 7. Actor Jason Lee starred in what comedy TV series where he
> introduced an alternative reality episode called "Bad Karma"
> on a set made to resemble "Masterpiece Theatre"?
> 8. Jamie Foxx and David Alan Grier did a sketch called "Parody
> of Masterpiece", where they recited the lyrics to early '90s
> gangster rap, in a Season 5 sketch of which popular comedy
> series?
In Living Colour
> of Masterpiece", where they recited the lyrics to early '90s
> gangster rap, in a Season 5 sketch of which popular comedy
> series?
> 9. She's a world-famous actress with 18 Academy Award
> nominations and 3 wins. She played a character named Rachel
> in the 1986 film "Heartburn". During the film she watches a
> "Masterpiece-Theatre"-like program narrating the story of her
> own life. Name her.
> 10. In the episode "Storyteller" of this extremely popular
> cult/supernatural/fantasy TV series starring Sarah Michelle
> Gellar, a character named Andrew Wells introduces the episode
> in the style of "Masterpiece Theatre". Name the series.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
> nominations and 3 wins. She played a character named Rachel
> in the 1986 film "Heartburn". During the film she watches a
> "Masterpiece-Theatre"-like program narrating the story of her
> own life. Name her.
> 10. In the episode "Storyteller" of this extremely popular
> cult/supernatural/fantasy TV series starring Sarah Michelle
> Gellar, a character named Andrew Wells introduces the episode
> in the style of "Masterpiece Theatre". Name the series.
Dan Blum
Nov 17, 2014, 12:14:17 PM11/17/14
to
> 1. How many planets have rings?
3; 4
> 2. Which is the only planet "tilted on its side" with relation to
> the Sun?
> 3. Which planet has both the highest mountain and the deepest
> valley of any in the Solar System?
> 4. Which planet has the shortest day, at 9 hours and about 55
> minutes?
> 5. Which planet's moon is Callisto?
> 6. After some heated discussion in the astronomy world in 2006,
> Pluto was demoted to a dwarf planet, and what had been the
> largest asteroid was promoted to a dwarf planet. Name that
> former asteroid.
> 7. Consequently, which planet now has the longest year, nearly
> 165 Earth years?
> 8. There are two types of comets, short-period comets (with solar
> orbits of less than 200 years) and long-period comets.
> They're thought to originate in two different regions of the
> solar system. Name either region.
> 9. In 2005, the atmospheric-entry probe Huygens landed on Saturn's
> largest moon. Name that moon.
> 10. In 1986, in a multi-country effort, five space probes -- Giotto,
> Vega 1, Vega 2, Suisei, and Sakigake -- shared a single mission.
> What was it?
> * Game 6, Round 3 - Entertainment - Parodies of "Masterpiece Theatre"
> 1. The Cookie Monster hosted some "Masterpiece Theatre" parodies on
> "Sesame Street". What was the title of the spoofs that he did
> as his alter ego "Alistair Cookie"?
> 2. This founding "Saturday Night Live" not-ready-for-prime-time
> player hosted skits called "Bad Theatre" as Leonard
> Pinth-Garnell. Who?
> 3. Name the famous journalist, sportswriter, actor, and occasional
> amateur sportsman, well known for participatory journalism,
> who hosted a cartoon show on the Disney Channel called
> "Mousterpiece Theatre".
> 4. English actor Malcolm McDowell did an Alistair-Cooke-like turn
> in an episode called "Pip" (based on "Great Expectations")
> of which American adult cartoon series?
> 5. Both members of this musical duo were former keyboard players
> for the Beach Boys. In 1976 on their TV variety show they had
> skits called "Masterjoke Theatre", hosted by "Allistar Banister"
> (who was played each time by a different celebrity in a Groucho
> Marx disguise). Name the duo.
> 6. During the first two seasons of this NBC comedy series,
> actor/funnyman Harvey Korman appeared as "Alistair Quince"
> to soberly introduce the episode. What series?
> 8. Jamie Foxx and David Alan Grier did a sketch called "Parody
> of Masterpiece", where they recited the lyrics to early '90s
> gangster rap, in a Season 5 sketch of which popular comedy
> series?
> 9. She's a world-famous actress with 18 Academy Award
> nominations and 3 wins. She played a character named Rachel
> in the 1986 film "Heartburn". During the film she watches a
> "Masterpiece-Theatre"-like program narrating the story of her
> own life. Name her.
> 10. In the episode "Storyteller" of this extremely popular
> cult/supernatural/fantasy TV series starring Sarah Michelle
> Gellar, a character named Andrew Wells introduces the episode
> in the style of "Masterpiece Theatre". Name the series.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
--
_______________________________________________________________________
--
Dan Blum to...@panix.com
"I wouldn't have believed it myself if I hadn't just made it up."
Björn Lundin
Nov 17, 2014, 4:03:54 PM11/17/14
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On 2014-11-17 06:34, Mark Brader wrote:
> 1. How many planets have rings?
2
>
> 2. Which is the only planet "tilted on its side" with relation to
> the Sun?
Earth
> 1. How many planets have rings?
2
>
> 2. Which is the only planet "tilted on its side" with relation to
> the Sun?
>
> 3. Which planet has both the highest mountain and the deepest
> valley of any in the Solar System?
>
> 4. Which planet has the shortest day, at 9 hours and about 55
> minutes?
>
> 5. Which planet's moon is Callisto?
>
> 7. Consequently, which planet now has the longest year, nearly
> 165 Earth years?
> 9. In 2005, the atmospheric-entry probe Huygens landed on Saturn's
> largest moon. Name that moon.
--
--
Björn
Erland Sommarskog
Nov 17, 2014, 5:14:46 PM11/17/14
to
Mark Brader (m...@vex.net) writes:
> * Game 6, Round 2 - Science - Just Call Sol
>
> A round on our solar system. Answers may repeat.
>
> 1. How many planets have rings?
3
> * Game 6, Round 2 - Science - Just Call Sol
>
> A round on our solar system. Answers may repeat.
>
> 1. How many planets have rings?
> 2. Which is the only planet "tilted on its side" with relation to
> the Sun?
> 3. Which planet has both the highest mountain and the deepest
> valley of any in the Solar System?
> 4. Which planet has the shortest day, at 9 hours and about 55
> minutes?
> 5. Which planet's moon is Callisto?
> 6. After some heated discussion in the astronomy world in 2006,
> Pluto was demoted to a dwarf planet, and what had been the
> largest asteroid was promoted to a dwarf planet. Name that
> former asteroid.
> 7. Consequently, which planet now has the longest year, nearly
> 165 Earth years?
> 9. In 2005, the atmospheric-entry probe Huygens landed on Saturn's
> largest moon. Name that moon.
--
Erland Sommarskog, Stockholm, esq...@sommarskog.se
Peter Smyth
Nov 18, 2014, 4:14:40 PM11/18/14
to
Mark Brader wrote:
> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2014-10-27,
> and should be interpreted accordingly.
>
> On each question you may give up to two answers, but if you give
> both a right answer and a wrong answer, there is a small penalty.
> Please post all your answers in a single followup to the newsgroup,
> based only on your own knowledge. (In your answer posting, quote
> the questions and place your answer below each one.) I will reveal
> the correct answers in about 3 days.
>
> All questions were written by members of Unnatural Axxxe, and are
> used here by permission, but have been reformatted and may have
> been retyped and/or edited by me. For further information see
> my 2014-09-15 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
> Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
>
>
> * Game 6, Round 2 - Science - Just Call Sol
>
> A round on our solar system. Answers may repeat.
>
> 1. How many planets have rings?
4
> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2014-10-27,
> and should be interpreted accordingly.
>
> On each question you may give up to two answers, but if you give
> both a right answer and a wrong answer, there is a small penalty.
> Please post all your answers in a single followup to the newsgroup,
> based only on your own knowledge. (In your answer posting, quote
> the questions and place your answer below each one.) I will reveal
> the correct answers in about 3 days.
>
> All questions were written by members of Unnatural Axxxe, and are
> used here by permission, but have been reformatted and may have
> been retyped and/or edited by me. For further information see
> my 2014-09-15 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
> Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
>
>
> * Game 6, Round 2 - Science - Just Call Sol
>
> A round on our solar system. Answers may repeat.
>
> 1. How many planets have rings?
> 2. Which is the only planet "tilted on its side" with relation to
> the Sun?
Uranus
> the Sun?
> 3. Which planet has both the highest mountain and the deepest
> valley of any in the Solar System?
Mars
> valley of any in the Solar System?
> 4. Which planet has the shortest day, at 9 hours and about 55
> minutes?
Venus
> minutes?
> 5. Which planet's moon is Callisto?
Jupiter
> 6. After some heated discussion in the astronomy world in 2006,
> Pluto was demoted to a dwarf planet, and what had been the
> largest asteroid was promoted to a dwarf planet. Name that
> former asteroid.
Ceres
> Pluto was demoted to a dwarf planet, and what had been the
> largest asteroid was promoted to a dwarf planet. Name that
> former asteroid.
> 7. Consequently, which planet now has the longest year, nearly
> 165 Earth years?
Neptune
> 165 Earth years?
> 8. There are two types of comets, short-period comets (with solar
> orbits of less than 200 years) and long-period comets.
> They're thought to originate in two different regions of the
> solar system. Name either region.
Oort cloud
> orbits of less than 200 years) and long-period comets.
> They're thought to originate in two different regions of the
> solar system. Name either region.
> 9. In 2005, the atmospheric-entry probe Huygens landed on Saturn's
> largest moon. Name that moon.
Io
> largest moon. Name that moon.
> 10. In the episode "Storyteller" of this extremely popular
> cult/supernatural/fantasy TV series starring Sarah Michelle
> Gellar, a character named Andrew Wells introduces the episode
> in the style of "Masterpiece Theatre". Name the series.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
> cult/supernatural/fantasy TV series starring Sarah Michelle
> Gellar, a character named Andrew Wells introduces the episode
> in the style of "Masterpiece Theatre". Name the series.
Peter Smyth
Rob Parker
Nov 19, 2014, 5:16:39 PM11/19/14
to
> * Game 6, Round 2 - Science - Just Call Sol
>
>
> 1. How many planets have rings?
1
> 2. Which is the only planet "tilted on its side" with relation to
> the Sun?
> 3. Which planet has both the highest mountain and the deepest
> valley of any in the Solar System?
> 4. Which planet has the shortest day, at 9 hours and about 55
> minutes?
> 5. Which planet's moon is Callisto?
> 6. After some heated discussion in the astronomy world in 2006,
> Pluto was demoted to a dwarf planet, and what had been the
> largest asteroid was promoted to a dwarf planet. Name that
> former asteroid.
> 7. Consequently, which planet now has the longest year, nearly
> 165 Earth years?
> 8. There are two types of comets, short-period comets (with solar
> orbits of less than 200 years) and long-period comets.
> They're thought to originate in two different regions of the
> solar system. Name either region.
>
> 9. In 2005, the atmospheric-entry probe Huygens landed on Saturn's
> largest moon. Name that moon.
> 10. In 1986, in a multi-country effort, five space probes -- Giotto,
> Vega 1, Vega 2, Suisei, and Sakigake -- shared a single mission.
> What was it?
> * Game 6, Round 3 - Entertainment - Parodies of "Masterpiece Theatre"
Rob
Mark Brader
Nov 20, 2014, 12:46:31 AM11/20/14
to
Mark Brader:
The rings of Saturn are visible in a small telescope, but the
rings of Jupiter, Uranus, and Neptune are quite faint and were
not discovered until the late 20th century. Here's are Jupiter's
rings, photographed in a way that makes them visible:
http://web.gps.caltech.edu/~mbrown/images/keckring.html
(Mike Brown is the same guy who discovered the 10th planet in our
solar system and then did his best to have "planet" redefined so
it wouldn't count, as per question 6.)
Here's a Hubble Space Telescope photo of Uranus with its rings:
http://www.sun.org/uploads/images/Uranus_with_rings.jpg
And here's one from the probe Voyager II showing Neptune and its
rings:
http://solarsystem.nasa.gov/planets/images/inset-neptune-rings-large.gif
> 2. Which is the only planet "tilted on its side" with relation to
> the Sun?
That is to say, its axis of rotation is more nearly parallel to its
orbital plane than perpendicular to it.
Uranus. 4 for Joshua, Dan Tilque, Bruce, Dan Blum, Peter, and Rob.
> 3. Which planet has both the highest mountain and the deepest
> valley of any in the Solar System?
Mars. 4 for Joshua, Marc, Dan Tilque, Bruce, Dan Blum, Erland,
Peter, and Rob.
> 4. Which planet has the shortest day, at 9 hours and about 55
> minutes?
Jupiter. 4 for Dan Blum. 3 for Rob.
Saturn is next shortest. Mercury and Venus were other popular
guesses, but in fact they have the *longest* days, so long that
the solar and sidereal days are completely different in length
in each case.
> 5. Which planet's moon is Callisto?
Jupiter. 4 for Joshua, Marc, Dan Tilque, Bruce, Peter, and Rob.
3 for Dan Blum.
> 6. After some heated discussion in the astronomy world in 2006,
> Pluto was demoted to a dwarf planet, and what had been the
> largest asteroid was promoted to a dwarf planet. Name that
> former asteroid.
Ceres. 4 for Joshua, Marc, Dan Tilque, Dan Blum, Erland, Peter,
and Rob.
> 7. Consequently, which planet now has the longest year, nearly
> 165 Earth years?
Neptune. 4 for Joshua, Marc, Dan Tilque, Bruce, Dan Blum, Erland,
Peter, and Rob. 3 for Björn.
> 8. There are two types of comets, short-period comets (with solar
> orbits of less than 200 years) and long-period comets.
> They're thought to originate in two different regions of the
> solar system. Name either region.
Kuiper belt, Oort cloud (respectively). 4 for Joshua, Marc,
Dan Tilque, Bruce, Dan Blum, and Peter.
> 9. In 2005, the atmospheric-entry probe Huygens landed on Saturn's
> largest moon. Name that moon.
Titan (the only moon with an atmosphere). 4 for Joshua, Marc,
Dan Tilque, Dan Blum, Erland, and Rob.
> 10. In 1986, in a multi-country effort, five space probes -- Giotto,
> Vega 1, Vega 2, Suisei, and Sakigake -- shared a single mission.
> What was it?
To approach and study Halley's Comet. 4 for Dan Tilque, Dan Blum,
and Rob.
> * Game 6, Round 3 - Entertainment - Parodies of "Masterpiece Theatre"
> 1. The Cookie Monster hosted some "Masterpiece Theatre" parodies on
> "Sesame Street". What was the title of the spoofs that he did
> as his alter ego "Alistair Cookie"?
"Monsterpiece Theatre". 4 for Joshua, Jason, and Dan Blum.
> 2. This founding "Saturday Night Live" not-ready-for-prime-time
> player hosted skits called "Bad Theatre" as Leonard
> Pinth-Garnell. Who?
Dan Aykroyd. 4 for Joshua and Marc.
> 3. Name the famous journalist, sportswriter, actor, and occasional
> amateur sportsman, well known for participatory journalism,
> who hosted a cartoon show on the Disney Channel called
> "Mousterpiece Theatre".
George Plimpton. 4 for Joshua, Marc, and Dan Blum.
> 4. English actor Malcolm McDowell did an Alistair-Cooke-like turn
> in an episode called "Pip" (based on "Great Expectations")
> of which American adult cartoon series?
"South Park". 4 for Joshua, Jason, and Dan Blum.
> 5. Both members of this musical duo were former keyboard players
> for the Beach Boys. In 1976 on their TV variety show they had
> skits called "Masterjoke Theatre", hosted by "Allistar Banister"
> (who was played each time by a different celebrity in a Groucho
> Marx disguise). Name the duo.
The Captain & Tennille. 4 for Joshua.
> 6. During the first two seasons of this NBC comedy series,
> actor/funnyman Harvey Korman appeared as "Alistair Quince"
> to soberly introduce the episode. What series?
"Mama's Family". 4 for Joshua and Bruce.
> 7. Actor Jason Lee starred in what comedy TV series where he
> introduced an alternative reality episode called "Bad Karma"
> on a set made to resemble "Masterpiece Theatre"?
"My Name is Earl". 4 for Joshua, Marc, Bruce, and Jason.
> 8. Jamie Foxx and David Alan Grier did a sketch called "Parody
> of Masterpiece", where they recited the lyrics to early '90s
> gangster rap, in a Season 5 sketch of which popular comedy
> series?
"In Living Color". 4 for Joshua, Marc, Jasoun, and Dan Blum.
> 9. She's a world-famous actress with 18 Academy Award
> nominations and 3 wins. She played a character named Rachel
> in the 1986 film "Heartburn". During the film she watches a
> "Masterpiece-Theatre"-like program narrating the story of her
> own life. Name her.
Meryl Streep. 4 for Joshua, Dan Blum, and Peter.
> 10. In the episode "Storyteller" of this extremely popular
> cult/supernatural/fantasy TV series starring Sarah Michelle
> Gellar, a character named Andrew Wells introduces the episode
> in the style of "Masterpiece Theatre". Name the series.
"Buffy the Vampire Slayer". 4 for Joshua, Marc, Dan Tilque, Bruce,
Jason, Dan Blum, and Peter.
Scores, if there are no errors:
GAME 6 ROUNDS-> 2 3 TOTALS
TOPICS-> Sci Ent
Joshua Kreitzer 32 40 72
Dan Blum 38 24 62
Marc Dashevsky 24 20 44
Dan Tilque 36 4 40
Peter Smyth 28 8 36
Bruce Bowler 20 12 32
Rob Parker 31 0 31
Jason Kreitzer 0 20 20
Erland Sommarskog 16 0 16
Björn Lundin 3 0 3
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Mark Brader, Toronto | Any company large enough to have a research lab
m...@vex.net | is large enough not to listen to it. --Alan Kay
> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2014-10-27,
> and should be interpreted accordingly... For further information
> see my 2014-09-15 companion posting on "Questions from the
> Canadian Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
> * Game 6, Round 2 - Science - Just Call Sol
> A round on our solar system. Answers may repeat.
> 1. How many planets have rings?
4. 4 for Joshua, Dan Tilque, and Peter. 3 for Dan Blum.
> Canadian Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
> * Game 6, Round 2 - Science - Just Call Sol
> A round on our solar system. Answers may repeat.
> 1. How many planets have rings?
The rings of Saturn are visible in a small telescope, but the
rings of Jupiter, Uranus, and Neptune are quite faint and were
not discovered until the late 20th century. Here's are Jupiter's
rings, photographed in a way that makes them visible:
http://web.gps.caltech.edu/~mbrown/images/keckring.html
(Mike Brown is the same guy who discovered the 10th planet in our
solar system and then did his best to have "planet" redefined so
it wouldn't count, as per question 6.)
Here's a Hubble Space Telescope photo of Uranus with its rings:
http://www.sun.org/uploads/images/Uranus_with_rings.jpg
And here's one from the probe Voyager II showing Neptune and its
rings:
http://solarsystem.nasa.gov/planets/images/inset-neptune-rings-large.gif
> 2. Which is the only planet "tilted on its side" with relation to
> the Sun?
orbital plane than perpendicular to it.
Uranus. 4 for Joshua, Dan Tilque, Bruce, Dan Blum, Peter, and Rob.
> 3. Which planet has both the highest mountain and the deepest
> valley of any in the Solar System?
Peter, and Rob.
> 4. Which planet has the shortest day, at 9 hours and about 55
> minutes?
Saturn is next shortest. Mercury and Venus were other popular
guesses, but in fact they have the *longest* days, so long that
the solar and sidereal days are completely different in length
in each case.
> 5. Which planet's moon is Callisto?
3 for Dan Blum.
> 6. After some heated discussion in the astronomy world in 2006,
> Pluto was demoted to a dwarf planet, and what had been the
> largest asteroid was promoted to a dwarf planet. Name that
> former asteroid.
and Rob.
> 7. Consequently, which planet now has the longest year, nearly
> 165 Earth years?
Peter, and Rob. 3 for Björn.
> 8. There are two types of comets, short-period comets (with solar
> orbits of less than 200 years) and long-period comets.
> They're thought to originate in two different regions of the
> solar system. Name either region.
Dan Tilque, Bruce, Dan Blum, and Peter.
> 9. In 2005, the atmospheric-entry probe Huygens landed on Saturn's
> largest moon. Name that moon.
Dan Tilque, Dan Blum, Erland, and Rob.
> 10. In 1986, in a multi-country effort, five space probes -- Giotto,
> Vega 1, Vega 2, Suisei, and Sakigake -- shared a single mission.
> What was it?
and Rob.
> * Game 6, Round 3 - Entertainment - Parodies of "Masterpiece Theatre"
> 1. The Cookie Monster hosted some "Masterpiece Theatre" parodies on
> "Sesame Street". What was the title of the spoofs that he did
> as his alter ego "Alistair Cookie"?
> 2. This founding "Saturday Night Live" not-ready-for-prime-time
> player hosted skits called "Bad Theatre" as Leonard
> Pinth-Garnell. Who?
> 3. Name the famous journalist, sportswriter, actor, and occasional
> amateur sportsman, well known for participatory journalism,
> who hosted a cartoon show on the Disney Channel called
> "Mousterpiece Theatre".
> 4. English actor Malcolm McDowell did an Alistair-Cooke-like turn
> in an episode called "Pip" (based on "Great Expectations")
> of which American adult cartoon series?
> 5. Both members of this musical duo were former keyboard players
> for the Beach Boys. In 1976 on their TV variety show they had
> skits called "Masterjoke Theatre", hosted by "Allistar Banister"
> (who was played each time by a different celebrity in a Groucho
> Marx disguise). Name the duo.
> 6. During the first two seasons of this NBC comedy series,
> actor/funnyman Harvey Korman appeared as "Alistair Quince"
> to soberly introduce the episode. What series?
> 7. Actor Jason Lee starred in what comedy TV series where he
> introduced an alternative reality episode called "Bad Karma"
> on a set made to resemble "Masterpiece Theatre"?
> 8. Jamie Foxx and David Alan Grier did a sketch called "Parody
> of Masterpiece", where they recited the lyrics to early '90s
> gangster rap, in a Season 5 sketch of which popular comedy
> series?
> 9. She's a world-famous actress with 18 Academy Award
> nominations and 3 wins. She played a character named Rachel
> in the 1986 film "Heartburn". During the film she watches a
> "Masterpiece-Theatre"-like program narrating the story of her
> own life. Name her.
> 10. In the episode "Storyteller" of this extremely popular
> cult/supernatural/fantasy TV series starring Sarah Michelle
> Gellar, a character named Andrew Wells introduces the episode
> in the style of "Masterpiece Theatre". Name the series.
Jason, Dan Blum, and Peter.
Scores, if there are no errors:
GAME 6 ROUNDS-> 2 3 TOTALS
TOPICS-> Sci Ent
Joshua Kreitzer 32 40 72
Dan Blum 38 24 62
Marc Dashevsky 24 20 44
Dan Tilque 36 4 40
Peter Smyth 28 8 36
Bruce Bowler 20 12 32
Rob Parker 31 0 31
Jason Kreitzer 0 20 20
Erland Sommarskog 16 0 16
Björn Lundin 3 0 3
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Mark Brader, Toronto | Any company large enough to have a research lab
m...@vex.net | is large enough not to listen to it. --Alan Kay
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