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Mark Brader
Sep 3, 2018, 2:56:52 PM9/3/18
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These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2018-06-11,
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 to the newsgroup in a single followup,
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 What She Said 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 2018-07-16 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
** Game 4, Round 9 - History - Houses and Dynasties
Monarchies throughout the world are ruled by noble houses and
dynasties: family lines of princes, kings, and emperors succeeding
each other. We'll name the noble house or dynasty: you name the
country they ruled (or one of them). Note that some of these
countries may no longer exist.
The first two answers are countries that are/were in Africa;
after that you're on your own.
1. Solomon.
2. Merina.
3. Taebong.
4. Kamehameha.
5. Piast.
6. Rurik.
7. Bruce.
8. Capet.
9. Savoy.
10. Bernadotte.
** Game 4, Round 10 - Challenge Round - Because Stone Cold Said So!
This week's challenge round is dedicated to the toughest beer-
drinkin' sonuvabitch ever to put on a pair of wrestling boots,
Stone Cold Steve Austin, so gimme a "Hell yeah!"! (For the purpose
of this introduction, the writer assumes you reciprocated.)
* A. Sports: Steve Austin's Wrestling Career
Steve Austin is one of the most celebrated pro wrestlers of all
time, so here are two questions about his wrestling days.
A1. Steve Austin defeated this wrestler, nicknamed "The
Heartbreak Kid", to win his first world championship.
A2. Austin main-evented WrestleMania three times. The first time
was against Shawn Michaels. The final two, as well as Steve
Austin's final match before Austin was forced into retirement
because of neck injuries, were against this famous wrestler.
Name him.
* B. Entertainment: Steve Austin's Movies
After retiring from pro wrestling in 2003, Stone Cold Steve Austin
appeared in numerous films. Here are questions about some of them.
B1. Stone Cold's debut in film acting was as one of the villains
in this 2005 Adam Sandler mogie, which was itself a remake
of a 1970s Burt Reynolds football mogie.
B2. Stone Cold also played one of the villains in this 2010
action mogie about a group of elite mercenaries starring
Sylvester Stallone.
* C. History: 3:16
As Steve Austin once explained, "Austin 3:16 means I just kicked
your ass", but March 16 is relevant for other historical reasons.
These are questions involving that date.
C1. The fourth President of the United States was born on
1751-03-16. Name him.
C2. On 1935-03-16, Adolf Hitler ordered the re-arming of Germany,
officially violating which treaty?
* D. Science: Cold Stones
Igneous rocks are formed when lava cools and becomes cold, turning
into rock and stone.
D1. Granite is an example of one type of igneous rock, formed
when magma cools and crystallizes within the Earth's crust.
Name this type of rock.
D2. Pumice is an example of another type of igneous rock,
formed when lava reaches the surface of the earth and is
then cooled by air. Name this type of rock.
* E. Literature: Stone-Cold Books
Name these books set in places that are seriously stone-cold.
E1. The mountaineer Heinrich Harrer wrote this memoir about
the time he spent in the Himalayas.
E2. This Dan Simmons novel, set aboard the ships of Sir John
Franklin's Arctic expedition, suggests that the expedition
was beset by a monster.
* F. Miscellaneous: Stone-Cold Businesses
Name these businesses that would certainly meet with the approval
of Steve Austin.
F1. This American ice cream chain's signature product is ice
cream made with 12-14% butterfat, which is customized for
patrons at the time of their order with nuts, candies, and
other sweets.
F2. This Canadian manufacturer uses soapstone to make whiskey
stones, which are intended to be chilled and then placed in
whiskey or another beverage to cool it like ice. Since they
do not melt, they will not dilute it the way ice cubes do.
--
Mark Brader "The design of the lowercase e in text faces
Toronto produces strong feelings (or should do so)."
m...@vex.net -- Walter Tracy
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 to the newsgroup in a single followup,
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 What She Said 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 2018-07-16 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
** Game 4, Round 9 - History - Houses and Dynasties
Monarchies throughout the world are ruled by noble houses and
dynasties: family lines of princes, kings, and emperors succeeding
each other. We'll name the noble house or dynasty: you name the
country they ruled (or one of them). Note that some of these
countries may no longer exist.
The first two answers are countries that are/were in Africa;
after that you're on your own.
1. Solomon.
2. Merina.
3. Taebong.
4. Kamehameha.
5. Piast.
6. Rurik.
7. Bruce.
8. Capet.
9. Savoy.
10. Bernadotte.
** Game 4, Round 10 - Challenge Round - Because Stone Cold Said So!
This week's challenge round is dedicated to the toughest beer-
drinkin' sonuvabitch ever to put on a pair of wrestling boots,
Stone Cold Steve Austin, so gimme a "Hell yeah!"! (For the purpose
of this introduction, the writer assumes you reciprocated.)
* A. Sports: Steve Austin's Wrestling Career
Steve Austin is one of the most celebrated pro wrestlers of all
time, so here are two questions about his wrestling days.
A1. Steve Austin defeated this wrestler, nicknamed "The
Heartbreak Kid", to win his first world championship.
A2. Austin main-evented WrestleMania three times. The first time
was against Shawn Michaels. The final two, as well as Steve
Austin's final match before Austin was forced into retirement
because of neck injuries, were against this famous wrestler.
Name him.
* B. Entertainment: Steve Austin's Movies
After retiring from pro wrestling in 2003, Stone Cold Steve Austin
appeared in numerous films. Here are questions about some of them.
B1. Stone Cold's debut in film acting was as one of the villains
in this 2005 Adam Sandler mogie, which was itself a remake
of a 1970s Burt Reynolds football mogie.
B2. Stone Cold also played one of the villains in this 2010
action mogie about a group of elite mercenaries starring
Sylvester Stallone.
* C. History: 3:16
As Steve Austin once explained, "Austin 3:16 means I just kicked
your ass", but March 16 is relevant for other historical reasons.
These are questions involving that date.
C1. The fourth President of the United States was born on
1751-03-16. Name him.
C2. On 1935-03-16, Adolf Hitler ordered the re-arming of Germany,
officially violating which treaty?
* D. Science: Cold Stones
Igneous rocks are formed when lava cools and becomes cold, turning
into rock and stone.
D1. Granite is an example of one type of igneous rock, formed
when magma cools and crystallizes within the Earth's crust.
Name this type of rock.
D2. Pumice is an example of another type of igneous rock,
formed when lava reaches the surface of the earth and is
then cooled by air. Name this type of rock.
* E. Literature: Stone-Cold Books
Name these books set in places that are seriously stone-cold.
E1. The mountaineer Heinrich Harrer wrote this memoir about
the time he spent in the Himalayas.
E2. This Dan Simmons novel, set aboard the ships of Sir John
Franklin's Arctic expedition, suggests that the expedition
was beset by a monster.
* F. Miscellaneous: Stone-Cold Businesses
Name these businesses that would certainly meet with the approval
of Steve Austin.
F1. This American ice cream chain's signature product is ice
cream made with 12-14% butterfat, which is customized for
patrons at the time of their order with nuts, candies, and
other sweets.
F2. This Canadian manufacturer uses soapstone to make whiskey
stones, which are intended to be chilled and then placed in
whiskey or another beverage to cool it like ice. Since they
do not melt, they will not dilute it the way ice cubes do.
--
Mark Brader "The design of the lowercase e in text faces
Toronto produces strong feelings (or should do so)."
m...@vex.net -- Walter Tracy
My text in this article is in the public domain.
Dan Blum
Sep 3, 2018, 10:15:14 PM9/3/18
to
> 1. Solomon.
Ethiopia
> 2. Merina.
Morocco; Lesotho
> 3. Taebong.
Korea
> 4. Kamehameha.
Hawaii
> 5. Piast.
Turkey; Persia
> 6. Rurik.
Russia
> 7. Bruce.
Scotland
> 8. Capet.
France
> 9. Savoy.
Italy; Kingdom of the Two Sicilies
> 10. Bernadotte.
Sweden
> ** Game 4, Round 10 - Challenge Round - Because Stone Cold Said So!
> * B. Entertainment: Steve Austin's Movies
> * C. History: 3:16
> C2. On 1935-03-16, Adolf Hitler ordered the re-arming of Germany,
> officially violating which treaty?
Treaty of Paris
> * F. Miscellaneous: Stone-Cold Businesses
--
_______________________________________________________________________
Dan Blum to...@panix.com
"I wouldn't have believed it myself if I hadn't just made it up."
Ethiopia
> 2. Merina.
Morocco; Lesotho
> 3. Taebong.
Korea
> 4. Kamehameha.
Hawaii
> 5. Piast.
Turkey; Persia
> 6. Rurik.
Russia
> 7. Bruce.
Scotland
> 8. Capet.
France
> 9. Savoy.
Italy; Kingdom of the Two Sicilies
> 10. Bernadotte.
Sweden
> ** Game 4, Round 10 - Challenge Round - Because Stone Cold Said So!
> * A. Sports: Steve Austin's Wrestling Career
> A2. Austin main-evented WrestleMania three times. The first time
> was against Shawn Michaels. The final two, as well as Steve
> Austin's final match before Austin was forced into retirement
> because of neck injuries, were against this famous wrestler.
> Name him.
Hulk Hogan
> was against Shawn Michaels. The final two, as well as Steve
> Austin's final match before Austin was forced into retirement
> because of neck injuries, were against this famous wrestler.
> Name him.
> * B. Entertainment: Steve Austin's Movies
> B2. Stone Cold also played one of the villains in this 2010
> action mogie about a group of elite mercenaries starring
> Sylvester Stallone.
The Expendables
> action mogie about a group of elite mercenaries starring
> Sylvester Stallone.
> * C. History: 3:16
> C1. The fourth President of the United States was born on
> 1751-03-16. Name him.
James Madison
> 1751-03-16. Name him.
> C2. On 1935-03-16, Adolf Hitler ordered the re-arming of Germany,
> officially violating which treaty?
> * F. Miscellaneous: Stone-Cold Businesses
> F1. This American ice cream chain's signature product is ice
> cream made with 12-14% butterfat, which is customized for
> patrons at the time of their order with nuts, candies, and
> other sweets.
Cold Stone Creamery
> cream made with 12-14% butterfat, which is customized for
> patrons at the time of their order with nuts, candies, and
> other sweets.
--
_______________________________________________________________________
Dan Blum to...@panix.com
"I wouldn't have believed it myself if I hadn't just made it up."
Joshua Kreitzer
Sep 3, 2018, 11:05:52 PM9/3/18
to
m...@vex.net (Mark Brader) wrote in news:fcSdnaNBwr5yHhDGnZ2dnUU7-
X_N...@giganews.com:
> ** Game 4, Round 9 - History - Houses and Dynasties
>
> Monarchies throughout the world are ruled by noble houses and
> dynasties: family lines of princes, kings, and emperors succeeding
> each other. We'll name the noble house or dynasty: you name the
> country they ruled (or one of them). Note that some of these
> countries may no longer exist.
>
> The first two answers are countries that are/were in Africa;
> after that you're on your own.
>
> 1. Solomon.
Ethiopia
> 3. Taebong.
Korea
> 4. Kamehameha.
Hawaii
Sweden
> ** Game 4, Round 10 - Challenge Round - Because Stone Cold Said So!
>
> * C. History: 3:16
>
> As Steve Austin once explained, "Austin 3:16 means I just kicked
> your ass", but March 16 is relevant for other historical reasons.
> These are questions involving that date.
>
> C1. The fourth President of the United States was born on
> 1751-03-16. Name him.
James Madison
> C2. On 1935-03-16, Adolf Hitler ordered the re-arming of Germany,
> officially violating which treaty?
Treaty of Versailles
> * E. Literature: Stone-Cold Books
>
> Name these books set in places that are seriously stone-cold.
>
> E1. The mountaineer Heinrich Harrer wrote this memoir about
> the time he spent in the Himalayas.
"Seven Years in Tibet"
> * F. Miscellaneous: Stone-Cold Businesses
>
> Name these businesses that would certainly meet with the approval
> of Steve Austin.
>
> F1. This American ice cream chain's signature product is ice
> cream made with 12-14% butterfat, which is customized for
> patrons at the time of their order with nuts, candies, and
> other sweets.
Cold Stone Creamery
--
Joshua Kreitzer
grom...@hotmail.com
X_N...@giganews.com:
> ** Game 4, Round 9 - History - Houses and Dynasties
>
> Monarchies throughout the world are ruled by noble houses and
> dynasties: family lines of princes, kings, and emperors succeeding
> each other. We'll name the noble house or dynasty: you name the
> country they ruled (or one of them). Note that some of these
> countries may no longer exist.
>
> The first two answers are countries that are/were in Africa;
> after that you're on your own.
>
> 1. Solomon.
> 3. Taebong.
Korea
> 4. Kamehameha.
Hawaii
> 6. Rurik.
Russia
> 7. Bruce.
Scotland
> 8. Capet.
France
> 9. Savoy.
Italy
> 10. Bernadotte.
Russia
> 7. Bruce.
Scotland
> 8. Capet.
France
> 9. Savoy.
Italy
Sweden
> ** Game 4, Round 10 - Challenge Round - Because Stone Cold Said So!
>
> * B. Entertainment: Steve Austin's Movies
>
> After retiring from pro wrestling in 2003, Stone Cold Steve Austin
> appeared in numerous films. Here are questions about some of them.
>
> B1. Stone Cold's debut in film acting was as one of the villains
> in this 2005 Adam Sandler mogie, which was itself a remake
> of a 1970s Burt Reynolds football mogie.
"The Longest Yard"
>
> After retiring from pro wrestling in 2003, Stone Cold Steve Austin
> appeared in numerous films. Here are questions about some of them.
>
> B1. Stone Cold's debut in film acting was as one of the villains
> in this 2005 Adam Sandler mogie, which was itself a remake
> of a 1970s Burt Reynolds football mogie.
> * C. History: 3:16
>
> As Steve Austin once explained, "Austin 3:16 means I just kicked
> your ass", but March 16 is relevant for other historical reasons.
> These are questions involving that date.
>
> C1. The fourth President of the United States was born on
> 1751-03-16. Name him.
> C2. On 1935-03-16, Adolf Hitler ordered the re-arming of Germany,
> officially violating which treaty?
> * E. Literature: Stone-Cold Books
>
> Name these books set in places that are seriously stone-cold.
>
> E1. The mountaineer Heinrich Harrer wrote this memoir about
> the time he spent in the Himalayas.
> * F. Miscellaneous: Stone-Cold Businesses
>
> Name these businesses that would certainly meet with the approval
> of Steve Austin.
>
> F1. This American ice cream chain's signature product is ice
> cream made with 12-14% butterfat, which is customized for
> patrons at the time of their order with nuts, candies, and
> other sweets.
--
Joshua Kreitzer
grom...@hotmail.com
Pete Gayde
Sep 3, 2018, 11:51:48 PM9/3/18
to
> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2018-06-11,
> 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 to the newsgroup in a single followup,
> 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 What She Said 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 2018-07-16 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
> Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
>
>
> ** Game 4, Round 9 - History - Houses and Dynasties
>
> Monarchies throughout the world are ruled by noble houses and
> dynasties: family lines of princes, kings, and emperors succeeding
> each other. We'll name the noble house or dynasty: you name the
> country they ruled (or one of them). Note that some of these
> countries may no longer exist.
>
> The first two answers are countries that are/were in Africa;
> after that you're on your own.
>
> 1. Solomon.
Ethiopia
> 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 to the newsgroup in a single followup,
> 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 What She Said 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 2018-07-16 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
> Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
>
>
> ** Game 4, Round 9 - History - Houses and Dynasties
>
> Monarchies throughout the world are ruled by noble houses and
> dynasties: family lines of princes, kings, and emperors succeeding
> each other. We'll name the noble house or dynasty: you name the
> country they ruled (or one of them). Note that some of these
> countries may no longer exist.
>
> The first two answers are countries that are/were in Africa;
> after that you're on your own.
>
> 1. Solomon.
> 2. Merina.
Morocco
> 3. Taebong.
Thailand
> 4. Kamehameha.
Hawaii
> 5. Piast.
> 6. Rurik.
Bulgaria
> 7. Bruce.
Scotland
> 8. Capet.
France
> 9. Savoy.
> 10. Bernadotte.
Luxembourg
>
>
> ** Game 4, Round 10 - Challenge Round - Because Stone Cold Said So!
>
> This week's challenge round is dedicated to the toughest beer-
> drinkin' sonuvabitch ever to put on a pair of wrestling boots,
> Stone Cold Steve Austin, so gimme a "Hell yeah!"! (For the purpose
> of this introduction, the writer assumes you reciprocated.)
>
> * A. Sports: Steve Austin's Wrestling Career
>
> Steve Austin is one of the most celebrated pro wrestlers of all
> time, so here are two questions about his wrestling days.
>
> A1. Steve Austin defeated this wrestler, nicknamed "The
> Heartbreak Kid", to win his first world championship.
>
> A2. Austin main-evented WrestleMania three times. The first time
> was against Shawn Michaels. The final two, as well as Steve
> Austin's final match before Austin was forced into retirement
> because of neck injuries, were against this famous wrestler.
> Name him.
>
>
> * B. Entertainment: Steve Austin's Movies
>
> After retiring from pro wrestling in 2003, Stone Cold Steve Austin
> appeared in numerous films. Here are questions about some of them.
>
> B1. Stone Cold's debut in film acting was as one of the villains
> in this 2005 Adam Sandler mogie, which was itself a remake
> of a 1970s Burt Reynolds football mogie.
>
> B2. Stone Cold also played one of the villains in this 2010
> action mogie about a group of elite mercenaries starring
> Sylvester Stallone.
>
>
> * C. History: 3:16
>
> As Steve Austin once explained, "Austin 3:16 means I just kicked
> your ass", but March 16 is relevant for other historical reasons.
> These are questions involving that date.
>
> C1. The fourth President of the United States was born on
> 1751-03-16. Name him.
>
> C2. On 1935-03-16, Adolf Hitler ordered the re-arming of Germany,
> officially violating which treaty?
>
>
> * D. Science: Cold Stones
>
> Igneous rocks are formed when lava cools and becomes cold, turning
> into rock and stone.
>
> D1. Granite is an example of one type of igneous rock, formed
> when magma cools and crystallizes within the Earth's crust.
> Name this type of rock.
>
> D2. Pumice is an example of another type of igneous rock,
> formed when lava reaches the surface of the earth and is
> then cooled by air. Name this type of rock.
>
>
> * E. Literature: Stone-Cold Books
>
> Name these books set in places that are seriously stone-cold.
>
> E1. The mountaineer Heinrich Harrer wrote this memoir about
> the time he spent in the Himalayas.
>
> E2. This Dan Simmons novel, set aboard the ships of Sir John
> Franklin's Arctic expedition, suggests that the expedition
> was beset by a monster.
>
>
> * F. Miscellaneous: Stone-Cold Businesses
>
> Name these businesses that would certainly meet with the approval
> of Steve Austin.
>
> F1. This American ice cream chain's signature product is ice
> cream made with 12-14% butterfat, which is customized for
> patrons at the time of their order with nuts, candies, and
> other sweets.
>
> F2. This Canadian manufacturer uses soapstone to make whiskey
> stones, which are intended to be chilled and then placed in
> whiskey or another beverage to cool it like ice. Since they
> do not melt, they will not dilute it the way ice cubes do.
>
Dan Tilque
Sep 4, 2018, 12:15:42 AM9/4/18
to
Mark Brader wrote:
>
> ** Game 4, Round 9 - History - Houses and Dynasties
>
> Monarchies throughout the world are ruled by noble houses and
> dynasties: family lines of princes, kings, and emperors succeeding
> each other. We'll name the noble house or dynasty: you name the
> country they ruled (or one of them). Note that some of these
> countries may no longer exist.
>
> The first two answers are countries that are/were in Africa;
> after that you're on your own.
>
> 1. Solomon.
Ethiopia
>
> ** Game 4, Round 9 - History - Houses and Dynasties
>
> Monarchies throughout the world are ruled by noble houses and
> dynasties: family lines of princes, kings, and emperors succeeding
> each other. We'll name the noble house or dynasty: you name the
> country they ruled (or one of them). Note that some of these
> countries may no longer exist.
>
> The first two answers are countries that are/were in Africa;
> after that you're on your own.
>
> 1. Solomon.
> 2. Merina.
> 3. Taebong.
Korea
> 4. Kamehameha.
Hawaii
Korea
> 4. Kamehameha.
Hawaii
> 5. Piast.
> 6. Rurik.
> 7. Bruce.
> 6. Rurik.
> 7. Bruce.
Scotland
> 8. Capet.
France
> 9. Savoy.
Genoa
> 8. Capet.
France
> 9. Savoy.
> 10. Bernadotte.
Sweden (also Norway)
>
>
> ** Game 4, Round 10 - Challenge Round - Because Stone Cold Said So!
>
> This week's challenge round is dedicated to the toughest beer-
> drinkin' sonuvabitch ever to put on a pair of wrestling boots,
> Stone Cold Steve Austin, so gimme a "Hell yeah!"! (For the purpose
> of this introduction, the writer assumes you reciprocated.)
>
> * A. Sports: Steve Austin's Wrestling Career
>
> Steve Austin is one of the most celebrated pro wrestlers of all
> time, so here are two questions about his wrestling days.
>
> A1. Steve Austin defeated this wrestler, nicknamed "The
> Heartbreak Kid", to win his first world championship.
>
> A2. Austin main-evented WrestleMania three times. The first time
> was against Shawn Michaels. The final two, as well as Steve
> Austin's final match before Austin was forced into retirement
> because of neck injuries, were against this famous wrestler.
> Name him.
>
>
> * B. Entertainment: Steve Austin's Movies
>
> After retiring from pro wrestling in 2003, Stone Cold Steve Austin
> appeared in numerous films. Here are questions about some of them.
>
> B1. Stone Cold's debut in film acting was as one of the villains
> in this 2005 Adam Sandler mogie, which was itself a remake
> of a 1970s Burt Reynolds football mogie.
>
> B2. Stone Cold also played one of the villains in this 2010
> action mogie about a group of elite mercenaries starring
> Sylvester Stallone.
>
>
> * C. History: 3:16
>
> As Steve Austin once explained, "Austin 3:16 means I just kicked
> your ass", but March 16 is relevant for other historical reasons.
> These are questions involving that date.
>
> C1. The fourth President of the United States was born on
> 1751-03-16. Name him.
>
> C2. On 1935-03-16, Adolf Hitler ordered the re-arming of Germany,
> officially violating which treaty?
>
>
> * D. Science: Cold Stones
>
> Igneous rocks are formed when lava cools and becomes cold, turning
> into rock and stone.
>
> D1. Granite is an example of one type of igneous rock, formed
> when magma cools and crystallizes within the Earth's crust.
> Name this type of rock.
>
> D2. Pumice is an example of another type of igneous rock,
> formed when lava reaches the surface of the earth and is
> then cooled by air. Name this type of rock.
>
>
> * E. Literature: Stone-Cold Books
>
> Name these books set in places that are seriously stone-cold.
>
> E1. The mountaineer Heinrich Harrer wrote this memoir about
> the time he spent in the Himalayas.
>
> E2. This Dan Simmons novel, set aboard the ships of Sir John
> Franklin's Arctic expedition, suggests that the expedition
> was beset by a monster.
>
>
> * F. Miscellaneous: Stone-Cold Businesses
>
> Name these businesses that would certainly meet with the approval
> of Steve Austin.
>
> F1. This American ice cream chain's signature product is ice
> cream made with 12-14% butterfat, which is customized for
> patrons at the time of their order with nuts, candies, and
> other sweets.
>
> F2. This Canadian manufacturer uses soapstone to make whiskey
> stones, which are intended to be chilled and then placed in
> whiskey or another beverage to cool it like ice. Since they
> do not melt, they will not dilute it the way ice cubes do.
>
--
Erland Sommarskog
Sep 4, 2018, 3:10:06 PM9/4/18
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Mark Brader (m...@vex.net) writes:
> ** Game 4, Round 9 - History - Houses and Dynasties
>
> Monarchies throughout the world are ruled by noble houses and
> dynasties: family lines of princes, kings, and emperors succeeding
> each other. We'll name the noble house or dynasty: you name the
> country they ruled (or one of them). Note that some of these
> countries may no longer exist.
>
> The first two answers are countries that are/were in Africa;
> after that you're on your own.
The last one looks difficult. :-)
> ** Game 4, Round 9 - History - Houses and Dynasties
>
> Monarchies throughout the world are ruled by noble houses and
> dynasties: family lines of princes, kings, and emperors succeeding
> each other. We'll name the noble house or dynasty: you name the
> country they ruled (or one of them). Note that some of these
> countries may no longer exist.
>
> The first two answers are countries that are/were in Africa;
> after that you're on your own.
> 1. Solomon.
Saba.
> 2. Merina.
Timbuktu.
> 3. Taebong.
Korea.
> 4. Kamehameha.
Siam.
> 5. Piast.
Poland.
> 6. Rurik.
Russia.
> 7. Bruce.
Scotland.
> 8. Capet.
Aragon.
> 9. Savoy.
Savoyen.
> 10. Bernadotte.
Sweden.
> ** Game 4, Round 10 - Challenge Round - Because Stone Cold Said So!
>
> As Steve Austin once explained, "Austin 3:16 means I just kicked
> your ass", but March 16 is relevant for other historical reasons.
> These are questions involving that date.
>
> C1. The fourth President of the United States was born on
> 1751-03-16. Name him.
Adams
> your ass", but March 16 is relevant for other historical reasons.
> These are questions involving that date.
>
> C1. The fourth President of the United States was born on
> 1751-03-16. Name him.
> C2. On 1935-03-16, Adolf Hitler ordered the re-arming of Germany,
> officially violating which treaty?
> F1. This American ice cream chain's signature product is ice
> cream made with 12-14% butterfat, which is customized for
> patrons at the time of their order with nuts, candies, and
> other sweets.
Mark Brader
Sep 6, 2018, 3:12:02 PM9/6/18
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Mark Brader:
Hearty congratulations!
*NOTE*: Starting with Game 5 and continuing to the end of the season,
I'll be changing the QFTCI posting cycle from every 3 to every 4 days.
> ** Game 4, Round 9 - History - Houses and Dynasties
> Monarchies throughout the world are ruled by noble houses and
> dynasties: family lines of princes, kings, and emperors succeeding
> each other. We'll name the noble house or dynasty: you name the
> country they ruled (or one of them). Note that some of these
> countries may no longer exist.
> The first two answers are countries that are/were in Africa;
> after that you're on your own.
These things can get complicated, and I have not fact-checked this
round. If your answer was scored as wrong and you have reason to
think it may be right, please post a protest.
> 1. Solomon.
Ethiopia. 4 for Dan Blum, Joshua, Pete, and Dan Tilque.
> 2. Merina.
Madagascar (or Imerina).
> 3. Taebong.
Korea. 4 for Dan Blum, Joshua, Dan Tilque, and Erland.
> 4. Kamehameha.
Hawaii. 4 for Dan Blum, Joshua, Pete, and Dan Tilque.
> 5. Piast.
Poland. 4 for Erland.
> 6. Rurik.
Russia. 4 for Dan Blum, Joshua, and Erland.
> 7. Bruce.
Scotland. 4 for everyone -- Dan Blum, Joshua, Pete, Dan Tilque,
and Erland.
> 8. Capet.
France, Navarre. 4 for Dan Blum, Joshua, Pete, and Dan Tilque.
> 9. Savoy.
Italy, Sicily. 4 for Dan Blum (the hard way) and Joshua.
> 10. Bernadotte.
Norway, Sweden. 4 for Dan Blum, Joshua, Dan Tilque, and Erland.
> ** Game 4, Round 10 - Challenge Round - Because Stone Cold Said So!
> This week's challenge round is dedicated to the toughest beer-
> drinkin' sonuvabitch ever to put on a pair of wrestling boots,
> Stone Cold Steve Austin, so gimme a "Hell yeah!"! (For the purpose
> of this introduction, the writer assumes you reciprocated.)
> * A. Sports: Steve Austin's Wrestling Career
> Steve Austin is one of the most celebrated pro wrestlers of all
> time, so here are two questions about his wrestling days.
> A1. Steve Austin defeated this wrestler, nicknamed "The
> Heartbreak Kid", to win his first world championship.
Shawn Michaels.
> A2. Austin main-evented WrestleMania three times. The first time
> was against Shawn Michaels. The final two, as well as Steve
> Austin's final match before Austin was forced into retirement
> because of neck injuries, were against this famous wrestler.
> Name him.
The Rock.
> * B. Entertainment: Steve Austin's Movies
> After retiring from pro wrestling in 2003, Stone Cold Steve Austin
> appeared in numerous films. Here are questions about some of them.
> B1. Stone Cold's debut in film acting was as one of the villains
> in this 2005 Adam Sandler [movie], which was itself a remake
> of a 1970s Burt Reynolds football [movie].
"The Longest Yard". 4 for Joshua, Pete, and Dan Tilque.
> B2. Stone Cold also played one of the villains in this 2010
> action mogie about a group of elite mercenaries starring
> Sylvester Stallone.
"The Expendables". 4 for Dan Blum and Pete.
> * C. History: 3:16
> As Steve Austin once explained, "Austin 3:16 means I just kicked
> your ass", but March 16 is relevant for other historical reasons.
> These are questions involving that date.
> C1. The fourth President of the United States was born on
> 1751-03-16. Name him.
James Madison. 4 for Dan Blum, Joshua, Pete, and Dan Tilque.
> C2. On 1935-03-16, Adolf Hitler ordered the re-arming of Germany,
> officially violating which treaty?
Treaty of Versailles. 4 for Joshua, Pete, Dan Tilque, and Erland.
> * D. Science: Cold Stones
> Igneous rocks are formed when lava cools and becomes cold, turning
> into rock and stone.
> D1. Granite is an example of one type of igneous rock, formed
> when magma cools and crystallizes within the Earth's crust.
> Name this type of rock.
Plutonic or intrusive.
> D2. Pumice is an example of another type of igneous rock,
> formed when lava reaches the surface of the earth and is
> then cooled by air. Name this type of rock.
Volcanic or extrusive.
> * E. Literature: Stone-Cold Books
> Name these books set in places that are seriously stone-cold.
> E1. The mountaineer Heinrich Harrer wrote this memoir about
> the time he spent in the Himalayas.
"Seven Years in Tibet". 4 for Joshua.
> E2. This Dan Simmons novel, set aboard the ships of Sir John
> Franklin's Arctic expedition, suggests that the expedition
> was beset by a monster.
"The Terror". (Conveniently, that was the name of one of Franklin's
ships.)
> * F. Miscellaneous: Stone-Cold Businesses
> Name these businesses that would certainly meet with the approval
> of Steve Austin.
> F1. This American ice cream chain's signature product is ice
> cream made with 12-14% butterfat, which is customized for
> patrons at the time of their order with nuts, candies, and
> other sweets.
Cold Stone Creamery. 4 for Dan Blum, Joshua, and Pete.
> F2. This Canadian manufacturer uses soapstone to make whiskey
> stones, which are intended to be chilled and then placed in
> whiskey or another beverage to cool it like ice. Since they
> do not melt, they will not dilute it the way ice cubes do.
Polar Stones.
Scores, if there are no errors:
GAME 4 ROUNDS-> 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 BEST
TOPICS-> Spo Ent Sci Aud Mis Lit Can His Cha SEVEN
Joshua Kreitzer 16 38 16 40 40 28 4 32 20 214
Dan Blum 15 23 11 12 36 32 4 32 12 162
Pete Gayde 28 18 3 27 12 8 0 16 20 129
Dan Tilque 8 7 24 0 16 16 0 24 12 107
"Calvin" 21 0 0 20 40 16 0 -- -- 97
Erland Sommarskog 32 0 12 0 16 8 0 20 4 92
Jason Kreitzer 0 16 0 20 16 -- -- -- -- 52
--
Mark Brader | "...all these superheroes really have the same super-power:
Toronto | they have the writer(s) on their side."
m...@vex.net | --Mark Leeper
> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2018-06-11,
> and should be interpreted accordingly... For further information
> see my 2018-07-16 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
> Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
Game 4 is over and JOSHUA KREITZER has coasted to a win.
> Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
Hearty congratulations!
*NOTE*: Starting with Game 5 and continuing to the end of the season,
I'll be changing the QFTCI posting cycle from every 3 to every 4 days.
> ** Game 4, Round 9 - History - Houses and Dynasties
> Monarchies throughout the world are ruled by noble houses and
> dynasties: family lines of princes, kings, and emperors succeeding
> each other. We'll name the noble house or dynasty: you name the
> country they ruled (or one of them). Note that some of these
> countries may no longer exist.
> The first two answers are countries that are/were in Africa;
> after that you're on your own.
round. If your answer was scored as wrong and you have reason to
think it may be right, please post a protest.
> 1. Solomon.
Ethiopia. 4 for Dan Blum, Joshua, Pete, and Dan Tilque.
> 2. Merina.
Madagascar (or Imerina).
> 3. Taebong.
Korea. 4 for Dan Blum, Joshua, Dan Tilque, and Erland.
> 4. Kamehameha.
Hawaii. 4 for Dan Blum, Joshua, Pete, and Dan Tilque.
> 5. Piast.
Poland. 4 for Erland.
> 6. Rurik.
Russia. 4 for Dan Blum, Joshua, and Erland.
> 7. Bruce.
Scotland. 4 for everyone -- Dan Blum, Joshua, Pete, Dan Tilque,
and Erland.
> 8. Capet.
France, Navarre. 4 for Dan Blum, Joshua, Pete, and Dan Tilque.
> 9. Savoy.
Italy, Sicily. 4 for Dan Blum (the hard way) and Joshua.
> 10. Bernadotte.
Norway, Sweden. 4 for Dan Blum, Joshua, Dan Tilque, and Erland.
> ** Game 4, Round 10 - Challenge Round - Because Stone Cold Said So!
> This week's challenge round is dedicated to the toughest beer-
> drinkin' sonuvabitch ever to put on a pair of wrestling boots,
> Stone Cold Steve Austin, so gimme a "Hell yeah!"! (For the purpose
> of this introduction, the writer assumes you reciprocated.)
> * A. Sports: Steve Austin's Wrestling Career
> Steve Austin is one of the most celebrated pro wrestlers of all
> time, so here are two questions about his wrestling days.
> A1. Steve Austin defeated this wrestler, nicknamed "The
> Heartbreak Kid", to win his first world championship.
> A2. Austin main-evented WrestleMania three times. The first time
> was against Shawn Michaels. The final two, as well as Steve
> Austin's final match before Austin was forced into retirement
> because of neck injuries, were against this famous wrestler.
> Name him.
> * B. Entertainment: Steve Austin's Movies
> After retiring from pro wrestling in 2003, Stone Cold Steve Austin
> appeared in numerous films. Here are questions about some of them.
> B1. Stone Cold's debut in film acting was as one of the villains
> of a 1970s Burt Reynolds football [movie].
"The Longest Yard". 4 for Joshua, Pete, and Dan Tilque.
> B2. Stone Cold also played one of the villains in this 2010
> action mogie about a group of elite mercenaries starring
> Sylvester Stallone.
> * C. History: 3:16
> As Steve Austin once explained, "Austin 3:16 means I just kicked
> your ass", but March 16 is relevant for other historical reasons.
> These are questions involving that date.
> C1. The fourth President of the United States was born on
> 1751-03-16. Name him.
> C2. On 1935-03-16, Adolf Hitler ordered the re-arming of Germany,
> officially violating which treaty?
> * D. Science: Cold Stones
> Igneous rocks are formed when lava cools and becomes cold, turning
> into rock and stone.
> D1. Granite is an example of one type of igneous rock, formed
> when magma cools and crystallizes within the Earth's crust.
> Name this type of rock.
> D2. Pumice is an example of another type of igneous rock,
> formed when lava reaches the surface of the earth and is
> then cooled by air. Name this type of rock.
> * E. Literature: Stone-Cold Books
> Name these books set in places that are seriously stone-cold.
> E1. The mountaineer Heinrich Harrer wrote this memoir about
> the time he spent in the Himalayas.
> E2. This Dan Simmons novel, set aboard the ships of Sir John
> Franklin's Arctic expedition, suggests that the expedition
> was beset by a monster.
ships.)
> * F. Miscellaneous: Stone-Cold Businesses
> Name these businesses that would certainly meet with the approval
> of Steve Austin.
> F1. This American ice cream chain's signature product is ice
> cream made with 12-14% butterfat, which is customized for
> patrons at the time of their order with nuts, candies, and
> other sweets.
> F2. This Canadian manufacturer uses soapstone to make whiskey
> stones, which are intended to be chilled and then placed in
> whiskey or another beverage to cool it like ice. Since they
> do not melt, they will not dilute it the way ice cubes do.
Scores, if there are no errors:
GAME 4 ROUNDS-> 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 BEST
TOPICS-> Spo Ent Sci Aud Mis Lit Can His Cha SEVEN
Joshua Kreitzer 16 38 16 40 40 28 4 32 20 214
Dan Blum 15 23 11 12 36 32 4 32 12 162
Pete Gayde 28 18 3 27 12 8 0 16 20 129
Dan Tilque 8 7 24 0 16 16 0 24 12 107
"Calvin" 21 0 0 20 40 16 0 -- -- 97
Erland Sommarskog 32 0 12 0 16 8 0 20 4 92
Jason Kreitzer 0 16 0 20 16 -- -- -- -- 52
--
Mark Brader | "...all these superheroes really have the same super-power:
Toronto | they have the writer(s) on their side."
m...@vex.net | --Mark Leeper
Jason Kreitzer
Sep 9, 2018, 10:24:25 PM9/9/18
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> 5. Piast.
> 6. Rurik.
> 7. Bruce.
> 8. Capet.
> 9. Savoy.
> 10. Bernadotte.
>
>
> ** Game 4, Round 10 - Challenge Round - Because Stone Cold Said So!
>
> This week's challenge round is dedicated to the toughest beer-
> drinkin' sonuvabitch ever to put on a pair of wrestling boots,
> Stone Cold Steve Austin, so gimme a "Hell yeah!"! (For the purpose
> of this introduction, the writer assumes you reciprocated.)
>
> * A. Sports: Steve Austin's Wrestling Career
>
> Steve Austin is one of the most celebrated pro wrestlers of all
> time, so here are two questions about his wrestling days.
>
> A1. Steve Austin defeated this wrestler, nicknamed "The
> Heartbreak Kid", to win his first world championship.
Shawn Michaels
> 6. Rurik.
> 7. Bruce.
> 8. Capet.
> 9. Savoy.
> 10. Bernadotte.
>
>
> ** Game 4, Round 10 - Challenge Round - Because Stone Cold Said So!
>
> This week's challenge round is dedicated to the toughest beer-
> drinkin' sonuvabitch ever to put on a pair of wrestling boots,
> Stone Cold Steve Austin, so gimme a "Hell yeah!"! (For the purpose
> of this introduction, the writer assumes you reciprocated.)
>
> * A. Sports: Steve Austin's Wrestling Career
>
> Steve Austin is one of the most celebrated pro wrestlers of all
> time, so here are two questions about his wrestling days.
>
> A1. Steve Austin defeated this wrestler, nicknamed "The
> Heartbreak Kid", to win his first world championship.
> A2. Austin main-evented WrestleMania three times. The first time
> was against Shawn Michaels. The final two, as well as Steve
> Austin's final match before Austin was forced into retirement
> because of neck injuries, were against this famous wrestler.
> Name him.
The Rock
> was against Shawn Michaels. The final two, as well as Steve
> Austin's final match before Austin was forced into retirement
> because of neck injuries, were against this famous wrestler.
> Name him.
>
> * B. Entertainment: Steve Austin's Movies
>
> After retiring from pro wrestling in 2003, Stone Cold Steve Austin
> appeared in numerous films. Here are questions about some of them.
>
> B1. Stone Cold's debut in film acting was as one of the villains
> in this 2005 Adam Sandler movie, which was itself a remake
> * B. Entertainment: Steve Austin's Movies
>
> After retiring from pro wrestling in 2003, Stone Cold Steve Austin
> appeared in numerous films. Here are questions about some of them.
>
> B1. Stone Cold's debut in film acting was as one of the villains
> of a 1970s Burt Reynolds football movie.
"The Longest Yard"
> B2. Stone Cold also played one of the villains in this 2010
> action movie about a group of elite mercenaries starring
> Sylvester Stallone.
"The Condemned"
>
> * C. History: 3:16
>
> As Steve Austin once explained, "Austin 3:16 means I just kicked
> your ass", but March 16 is relevant for other historical reasons.
> These are questions involving that date.
>
> C1. The fourth President of the United States was born on
> 1751-03-16. Name him.
James Madison
> * C. History: 3:16
>
> As Steve Austin once explained, "Austin 3:16 means I just kicked
> your ass", but March 16 is relevant for other historical reasons.
> These are questions involving that date.
>
> C1. The fourth President of the United States was born on
> 1751-03-16. Name him.
Mark Brader
Sep 10, 2018, 1:45:39 AM9/10/18
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If Jason Kreitzer has posted his answers on time, he would have scored
4 on Round 9 and 16 on Round 10 for a final score of 72.
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4 on Round 9 and 16 on Round 10 for a final score of 72.
--
Mark Brader | "Do UNIX users ever think about the fact that most of
Toronto | their financial dealings are processed in languages that
m...@vex.net | they wouldn't be caught dead in?" -- Carol Osterbrock
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