QFTCI5EP Game 3, Rounds 7-8: scientific TV and bad movies

[Mark Brader]

These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2017-01-30,
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 5 Easy Pieces 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 2016-11-26 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
Inquisition (QFTCI*)".


* Game 3, Round 7 - Science - Science TV Series

Given the year or years it aired and some clues, name the science
TV series. Complete titles are required in all cases.

Questions #1-4 are about series that are still running.

1. Since 2010: This series airs on the Science Channel and is
hosted by Morgan Freeman. The episode titles are all questions,
with the most recent being "Can We All Become Geniuses?"

2. Since 1964: This BBC program is the longest-running science
series worldwide. Most episodes are documentaries on a specific
topic. Paul Vaughan hosted 135 episodes from 1968 to 2013.

3. Since 1974: This PBS science documentary series is the US answer
to <answer 2>, and in fact it often airs re-narrated <answer 2>
episodes. Jay O. Sanders has narrated the most episodes at 55.

4. Since 2001: This Canadian series, though not exactly a science
series, sheds light on the manufacturing process of various
household objects. The narrator generally has at least one
terrible pun per episode.

The remaining series are no longer in production.

5. 2003-16: Arguably the most popular science TV series, it starred
Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman, who put urban legends and popular
beliefs to real-world tests. Explosions were usually involved.

6. 1993-98: Hosted by everyone's favorite bow-tied engineer, this
series inspired kids of all ages. There was a goofy science
music video at the end of every episode.

7. 1980 and 2014: The original 13-episode series was rebooted
in 2014 by executive producers Seth MacFarlane and Ann Druyan,
the wife of the original narrator. Name the series.

8. 1978, 1994, and 1997: This scientific history series, originally
produced for the BBC, had James Burke as the narrator, exploring
how one invention led to the development of the next from ancient
times to the present. The later seasons were produced by TLC.

9. 2006: This groundbreaking BBC series, hosted by David
Attenborough, was the first BBC program to be shot in high
definition and the most expensive ever commissioned by
the network. Parts of this series were also released as a
documentary film in 2007.

10. 2009: A follow-up of sorts to <answer 9>, in this series David
Attenborough leads us on a 10-episode journey of evolution and
animal behavior. BBC-produced, it aired on Discovery Channel US
in 2010, with Oprah Winfrey replacing David Attenborough as
narrator.


* Game 3, Round 8 - Entertainment - Worst Movies of 2016

Hollywood likes to congratulate itself on its many excesses that
strike big, but what about the wretched pile that forms the bottom?
Here are 10 movies that were universally reviled and will find
their final resting place at the Razzies.

In each case, name the movie.

Naturally, we will start with sequels.

1. A so-called satire of the fashion industry, the first movie in
this series had a following, but this putrid Ben Stiller vehicle
appeared 15 years after the original.

2. 20 years after the original special-effects-laden movie featuring
aliens attacking world monuments made its money-making
appearance, this sequel, described as coarse and stupid, came
and flopped.

3. This Tom Hanks feature was directed by Ron Howard and based on
a Dan Brown novel. That sounds like "The Da Vinci Code", but
it's not that movie, it's a sequel, and it died a fitting death
at the box office.

4. After his terrible performance in 2015's "Mortdecai", Johnny
Depp, fresh from his marital split, embarked on this bloated
sequel to his movie from 2010. Go ask Johnny.

5. The third and last book in the "Divergent" series got made into
a movie and nobody went.

And now, some *original* bad movies.

6. Sacha Baron Cohen presents another so-called comedy, about
a soccer hooligan who reunites with his brother, an MI6 spy.
It's scatological, humorless, and mean-spirited.

7. Hard to believe this universally reviled comedy starring Robert
De Niro as a senior who goes to spring break with his grandson
actually made money. Do people really want to see great actors
humiliate themselves for a paycheck?

8. It's enough to make you break out in hives when reading about it.
Will Smith plays a dad who loses his daughter and starts writing
letters to Love, Death, and Time. We're not kidding!

9. Ewan McGregor directed and starred in this adaptation of a
Philip Roth novel. It was described as earnest, pretentious,
badly acted, boring, etc.

10. This historical fantasy/action film stars Gerard Butler.
It was a sand-and-sandals epic with bad special effects, cheesy
characters, and a big studio write-down.

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m...@vex.net | that there's a cat and a bag." --Daniel P.B. Smith

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[Calvin]

On Friday, May 26, 2017 at 2:05:47 PM UTC+10, Mark Brader wrote:

> * Game 3, Round 7 - Science - Science TV Series
>
> Given the year or years it aired and some clues, name the science
> TV series. Complete titles are required in all cases.
>
> Questions #1-4 are about series that are still running.
>
> 1. Since 2010: This series airs on the Science Channel and is
> hosted by Morgan Freeman. The episode titles are all questions,
> with the most recent being "Can We All Become Geniuses?"
>
> 2. Since 1964: This BBC program is the longest-running science
> series worldwide. Most episodes are documentaries on a specific
> topic. Paul Vaughan hosted 135 episodes from 1968 to 2013.
>
> 3. Since 1974: This PBS science documentary series is the US answer
> to <answer 2>, and in fact it often airs re-narrated <answer 2>
> episodes. Jay O. Sanders has narrated the most episodes at 55.
>
> 4. Since 2001: This Canadian series, though not exactly a science
> series, sheds light on the manufacturing process of various
> household objects. The narrator generally has at least one
> terrible pun per episode.
>
> The remaining series are no longer in production.
>
> 5. 2003-16: Arguably the most popular science TV series, it starred
> Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman, who put urban legends and popular
> beliefs to real-world tests. Explosions were usually involved.

Mythbusters

> 6. 1993-98: Hosted by everyone's favorite bow-tied engineer, this
> series inspired kids of all ages. There was a goofy science
> music video at the end of every episode.
>
> 7. 1980 and 2014: The original 13-episode series was rebooted
> in 2014 by executive producers Seth MacFarlane and Ann Druyan,
> the wife of the original narrator. Name the series.
>
> 8. 1978, 1994, and 1997: This scientific history series, originally
> produced for the BBC, had James Burke as the narrator, exploring
> how one invention led to the development of the next from ancient
> times to the present. The later seasons were produced by TLC.
>
> 9. 2006: This groundbreaking BBC series, hosted by David
> Attenborough, was the first BBC program to be shot in high
> definition and the most expensive ever commissioned by
> the network. Parts of this series were also released as a
> documentary film in 2007.

Life on Earth

> 10. 2009: A follow-up of sorts to <answer 9>, in this series David
> Attenborough leads us on a 10-episode journey of evolution and
> animal behavior. BBC-produced, it aired on Discovery Channel US
> in 2010, with Oprah Winfrey replacing David Attenborough as
> narrator.
>
>
> * Game 3, Round 8 - Entertainment - Worst Movies of 2016
>
> Hollywood likes to congratulate itself on its many excesses that
> strike big, but what about the wretched pile that forms the bottom?
> Here are 10 movies that were universally reviled and will find
> their final resting place at the Razzies.
>
> In each case, name the movie.
>
> Naturally, we will start with sequels.
>
> 1. A so-called satire of the fashion industry, the first movie in
> this series had a following, but this putrid Ben Stiller vehicle
> appeared 15 years after the original.

Zoolander II

> 2. 20 years after the original special-effects-laden movie featuring
> aliens attacking world monuments made its money-making
> appearance, this sequel, described as coarse and stupid, came
> and flopped.

Independence Day II

> 3. This Tom Hanks feature was directed by Ron Howard and based on
> a Dan Brown novel. That sounds like "The Da Vinci Code", but
> it's not that movie, it's a sequel, and it died a fitting death
> at the box office.

Angels and Demons

> 4. After his terrible performance in 2015's "Mortdecai", Johnny
> Depp, fresh from his marital split, embarked on this bloated
> sequel to his movie from 2010. Go ask Johnny.
>
> 5. The third and last book in the "Divergent" series got made into
> a movie and nobody went.
>
> And now, some *original* bad movies.
>
> 6. Sacha Baron Cohen presents another so-called comedy, about
> a soccer hooligan who reunites with his brother, an MI6 spy.
> It's scatological, humorless, and mean-spirited.
>
> 7. Hard to believe this universally reviled comedy starring Robert
> De Niro as a senior who goes to spring break with his grandson
> actually made money. Do people really want to see great actors
> humiliate themselves for a paycheck?
>
> 8. It's enough to make you break out in hives when reading about it.
> Will Smith plays a dad who loses his daughter and starts writing
> letters to Love, Death, and Time. We're not kidding!
>
> 9. Ewan McGregor directed and starred in this adaptation of a
> Philip Roth novel. It was described as earnest, pretentious,
> badly acted, boring, etc.

Portnoy's Complaint

> 10. This historical fantasy/action film stars Gerard Butler.
> It was a sand-and-sandals epic with bad special effects, cheesy
> characters, and a big studio write-down.

cheers,
calvin

[Dan Tilque]

Mark Brader wrote:
>
> * Game 3, Round 7 - Science - Science TV Series
>
> Given the year or years it aired and some clues, name the science
> TV series. Complete titles are required in all cases.
>
> Questions #1-4 are about series that are still running.
>
> 1. Since 2010: This series airs on the Science Channel and is
> hosted by Morgan Freeman. The episode titles are all questions,
> with the most recent being "Can We All Become Geniuses?"
>
> 2. Since 1964: This BBC program is the longest-running science
> series worldwide. Most episodes are documentaries on a specific
> topic. Paul Vaughan hosted 135 episodes from 1968 to 2013.
>
> 3. Since 1974: This PBS science documentary series is the US answer
> to <answer 2>, and in fact it often airs re-narrated <answer 2>
> episodes. Jay O. Sanders has narrated the most episodes at 55.

Nova

>
> 4. Since 2001: This Canadian series, though not exactly a science
> series, sheds light on the manufacturing process of various
> household objects. The narrator generally has at least one
> terrible pun per episode.
>
> The remaining series are no longer in production.
>
> 5. 2003-16: Arguably the most popular science TV series, it starred
> Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman, who put urban legends and popular
> beliefs to real-world tests. Explosions were usually involved.

Mythbusters

>
> 6. 1993-98: Hosted by everyone's favorite bow-tied engineer, this
> series inspired kids of all ages. There was a goofy science
> music video at the end of every episode.
>
> 7. 1980 and 2014: The original 13-episode series was rebooted
> in 2014 by executive producers Seth MacFarlane and Ann Druyan,
> the wife of the original narrator. Name the series.

Cosmos

>
> 8. 1978, 1994, and 1997: This scientific history series, originally
> produced for the BBC, had James Burke as the narrator, exploring
> how one invention led to the development of the next from ancient
> times to the present. The later seasons were produced by TLC.

Connections

>
> 9. 2006: This groundbreaking BBC series, hosted by David
> Attenborough, was the first BBC program to be shot in high
> definition and the most expensive ever commissioned by
> the network. Parts of this series were also released as a
> documentary film in 2007.

Life on Earth

Dan Tilque

[Joshua Kreitzer]

m...@vex.net (Mark Brader) wrote in news:4ICdnckJuLYLNLrEnZ2dnUU7-
SnN...@giganews.com:

> * Game 3, Round 7 - Science - Science TV Series
>
> Given the year or years it aired and some clues, name the science
> TV series. Complete titles are required in all cases.
>
> Questions #1-4 are about series that are still running.
>
> 1. Since 2010: This series airs on the Science Channel and is
> hosted by Morgan Freeman. The episode titles are all questions,
> with the most recent being "Can We All Become Geniuses?"

"Into the Wormhole"

> 3. Since 1974: This PBS science documentary series is the US answer
> to <answer 2>, and in fact it often airs re-narrated <answer 2>
> episodes. Jay O. Sanders has narrated the most episodes at 55.

"Nova"

> 5. 2003-16: Arguably the most popular science TV series, it starred
> Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman, who put urban legends and popular
> beliefs to real-world tests. Explosions were usually involved.

"Mythbusters"

> 6. 1993-98: Hosted by everyone's favorite bow-tied engineer, this
> series inspired kids of all ages. There was a goofy science
> music video at the end of every episode.

"Bill Nye the Science Guy"

> 7. 1980 and 2014: The original 13-episode series was rebooted
> in 2014 by executive producers Seth MacFarlane and Ann Druyan,
> the wife of the original narrator. Name the series.

"Cosmos"

> 9. 2006: This groundbreaking BBC series, hosted by David
> Attenborough, was the first BBC program to be shot in high
> definition and the most expensive ever commissioned by
> the network. Parts of this series were also released as a
> documentary film in 2007.

"Planet Earth"

> * Game 3, Round 8 - Entertainment - Worst Movies of 2016
>

> Here are 10 movies that were universally reviled and will find
> their final resting place at the Razzies.
>
> In each case, name the movie.
>

> 1. A so-called satire of the fashion industry, the first movie in
> this series had a following, but this putrid Ben Stiller vehicle
> appeared 15 years after the original.

"Zoolander 2"

> 2. 20 years after the original special-effects-laden movie featuring
> aliens attacking world monuments made its money-making
> appearance, this sequel, described as coarse and stupid, came
> and flopped.

"Independence Day 2"

> 3. This Tom Hanks feature was directed by Ron Howard and based on
> a Dan Brown novel. That sounds like "The Da Vinci Code", but
> it's not that movie, it's a sequel, and it died a fitting death
> at the box office.

"Inferno"

> 4. After his terrible performance in 2015's "Mortdecai", Johnny
> Depp, fresh from his marital split, embarked on this bloated
> sequel to his movie from 2010. Go ask Johnny.

"Alice Through the Looking Glass"

> 5. The third and last book in the "Divergent" series got made into
> a movie and nobody went.

"Insurgent"

> And now, some *original* bad movies.
>
> 6. Sacha Baron Cohen presents another so-called comedy, about
> a soccer hooligan who reunites with his brother, an MI6 spy.
> It's scatological, humorless, and mean-spirited.

"The Brothers Grimsby"

> 7. Hard to believe this universally reviled comedy starring Robert
> De Niro as a senior who goes to spring break with his grandson
> actually made money. Do people really want to see great actors
> humiliate themselves for a paycheck?

"Dirty Grandpa"

--
Joshua Kreitzer
grom...@hotmail.com

[Peter Smyth]

Mark Brader wrote:

> * Game 3, Round 7 - Science - Science TV Series
>
> Given the year or years it aired and some clues, name the science
> TV series. Complete titles are required in all cases.
>
> Questions #1-4 are about series that are still running.
>
> 1. Since 2010: This series airs on the Science Channel and is
> hosted by Morgan Freeman. The episode titles are all questions,
> with the most recent being "Can We All Become Geniuses?"
>
> 2. Since 1964: This BBC program is the longest-running science
> series worldwide. Most episodes are documentaries on a specific
> topic. Paul Vaughan hosted 135 episodes from 1968 to 2013.

Horizon

> 3. Since 1974: This PBS science documentary series is the US answer
> to <answer 2>, and in fact it often airs re-narrated <answer 2>
> episodes. Jay O. Sanders has narrated the most episodes at 55.
>
> 4. Since 2001: This Canadian series, though not exactly a science
> series, sheds light on the manufacturing process of various
> household objects. The narrator generally has at least one
> terrible pun per episode.
>
> The remaining series are no longer in production.
>
> 5. 2003-16: Arguably the most popular science TV series, it starred
> Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman, who put urban legends and popular
> beliefs to real-world tests. Explosions were usually involved.

Mythbusters

> 6. 1993-98: Hosted by everyone's favorite bow-tied engineer, this
> series inspired kids of all ages. There was a goofy science
> music video at the end of every episode.
>
> 7. 1980 and 2014: The original 13-episode series was rebooted
> in 2014 by executive producers Seth MacFarlane and Ann Druyan,
> the wife of the original narrator. Name the series.
>
> 8. 1978, 1994, and 1997: This scientific history series, originally
> produced for the BBC, had James Burke as the narrator, exploring
> how one invention led to the development of the next from ancient
> times to the present. The later seasons were produced by TLC.
>
> 9. 2006: This groundbreaking BBC series, hosted by David
> Attenborough, was the first BBC program to be shot in high
> definition and the most expensive ever commissioned by
> the network. Parts of this series were also released as a
> documentary film in 2007.

Planet Earth

> 10. 2009: A follow-up of sorts to <answer 9>, in this series David
> Attenborough leads us on a 10-episode journey of evolution and
> animal behavior. BBC-produced, it aired on Discovery Channel US
> in 2010, with Oprah Winfrey replacing David Attenborough as
> narrator.

Life

>
> * Game 3, Round 8 - Entertainment - Worst Movies of 2016
>
> Hollywood likes to congratulate itself on its many excesses that
> strike big, but what about the wretched pile that forms the bottom?
> Here are 10 movies that were universally reviled and will find
> their final resting place at the Razzies.
>
> In each case, name the movie.
>
> Naturally, we will start with sequels.
>
> 1. A so-called satire of the fashion industry, the first movie in
> this series had a following, but this putrid Ben Stiller vehicle
> appeared 15 years after the original.
>
> 2. 20 years after the original special-effects-laden movie featuring
> aliens attacking world monuments made its money-making
> appearance, this sequel, described as coarse and stupid, came
> and flopped.
>
> 3. This Tom Hanks feature was directed by Ron Howard and based on
> a Dan Brown novel. That sounds like "The Da Vinci Code", but
> it's not that movie, it's a sequel, and it died a fitting death
> at the box office.

Angels and Demons

> 4. After his terrible performance in 2015's "Mortdecai", Johnny
> Depp, fresh from his marital split, embarked on this bloated
> sequel to his movie from 2010. Go ask Johnny.
>
> 5. The third and last book in the "Divergent" series got made into
> a movie and nobody went.
>

> And now, some original bad movies.

>
> 6. Sacha Baron Cohen presents another so-called comedy, about
> a soccer hooligan who reunites with his brother, an MI6 spy.
> It's scatological, humorless, and mean-spirited.
>
> 7. Hard to believe this universally reviled comedy starring Robert
> De Niro as a senior who goes to spring break with his grandson
> actually made money. Do people really want to see great actors
> humiliate themselves for a paycheck?
>
> 8. It's enough to make you break out in hives when reading about it.
> Will Smith plays a dad who loses his daughter and starts writing
> letters to Love, Death, and Time. We're not kidding!
>
> 9. Ewan McGregor directed and starred in this adaptation of a
> Philip Roth novel. It was described as earnest, pretentious,
> badly acted, boring, etc.
>
> 10. This historical fantasy/action film stars Gerard Butler.
> It was a sand-and-sandals epic with bad special effects, cheesy
> characters, and a big studio write-down.

Peter Smyth

[Dan Blum]

Mark Brader <m...@vex.net> wrote:

> * Game 3, Round 7 - Science - Science TV Series

> 3. Since 1974: This PBS science documentary series is the US answer
> to <answer 2>, and in fact it often airs re-narrated <answer 2>
> episodes. Jay O. Sanders has narrated the most episodes at 55.

Nova

> 4. Since 2001: This Canadian series, though not exactly a science
> series, sheds light on the manufacturing process of various
> household objects. The narrator generally has at least one
> terrible pun per episode.

How It's Made

> 5. 2003-16: Arguably the most popular science TV series, it starred
> Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman, who put urban legends and popular
> beliefs to real-world tests. Explosions were usually involved.

Mythbusters

> 6. 1993-98: Hosted by everyone's favorite bow-tied engineer, this
> series inspired kids of all ages. There was a goofy science
> music video at the end of every episode.

Bill Nye the Science Guy

> 7. 1980 and 2014: The original 13-episode series was rebooted
> in 2014 by executive producers Seth MacFarlane and Ann Druyan,
> the wife of the original narrator. Name the series.

Cosmos

> * Game 3, Round 8 - Entertainment - Worst Movies of 2016

> 1. A so-called satire of the fashion industry, the first movie in
> this series had a following, but this putrid Ben Stiller vehicle
> appeared 15 years after the original.

Zoolander 2

> 2. 20 years after the original special-effects-laden movie featuring
> aliens attacking world monuments made its money-making
> appearance, this sequel, described as coarse and stupid, came
> and flopped.

Independence Day 2

> 3. This Tom Hanks feature was directed by Ron Howard and based on
> a Dan Brown novel. That sounds like "The Da Vinci Code", but
> it's not that movie, it's a sequel, and it died a fitting death
> at the box office.

Angels and Demons

> 6. Sacha Baron Cohen presents another so-called comedy, about
> a soccer hooligan who reunites with his brother, an MI6 spy.
> It's scatological, humorless, and mean-spirited.

The Brothers Grimsby

> 7. Hard to believe this universally reviled comedy starring Robert
> De Niro as a senior who goes to spring break with his grandson
> actually made money. Do people really want to see great actors
> humiliate themselves for a paycheck?

Bad Grandpa

--
_______________________________________________________________________
Dan Blum to...@panix.com
"I wouldn't have believed it myself if I hadn't just made it up."

[Erland Sommarskog]

Dan Blum (to...@panix.com) writes:

> Mark Brader <m...@vex.net> wrote:
>> 2. 20 years after the original special-effects-laden movie featuring
>> aliens attacking world monuments made its money-making
>> appearance, this sequel, described as coarse and stupid, came
>> and flopped.
>
> Independence Day 2

As if the original was not bad enough. I suffered through the original
on a bus in Argentina. (The same bus ride also had me see "Twister" (dubbed
in Spanish) and "Demolition Man". In this triplet, the last one was
the only one with some qualities, albeit not many.)

--
Erland Sommarskog, Stockholm, esq...@sommarskog.se

[Gareth Owen]

m...@vex.net (Mark Brader) writes:

> 1. Since 2010: This series airs on the Science Channel and is
> hosted by Morgan Freeman. The episode titles are all questions,
> with the most recent being "Can We All Become Geniuses?"

Nope

> 2. Since 1964: This BBC program is the longest-running science
> series worldwide. Most episodes are documentaries on a specific
> topic. Paul Vaughan hosted 135 episodes from 1968 to 2013.

Horizon

> 3. Since 1974: This PBS science documentary series is the US answer
> to <answer 2>, and in fact it often airs re-narrated <answer 2>
> episodes. Jay O. Sanders has narrated the most episodes at 55.

> 4. Since 2001: This Canadian series, though not exactly a science
> series, sheds light on the manufacturing process of various
> household objects. The narrator generally has at least one
> terrible pun per episode.


> The remaining series are no longer in production.
>
> 5. 2003-16: Arguably the most popular science TV series, it starred
> Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman, who put urban legends and popular
> beliefs to real-world tests. Explosions were usually involved.

Mythbusters

> 6. 1993-98: Hosted by everyone's favorite bow-tied engineer, this
> series inspired kids of all ages. There was a goofy science
> music video at the end of every episode.

Bill Nye The Science Guy

> 7. 1980 and 2014: The original 13-episode series was rebooted
> in 2014 by executive producers Seth MacFarlane and Ann Druyan,
> the wife of the original narrator. Name the series.

*adopts Carl Sagan voice* Cosmos

> 8. 1978, 1994, and 1997: This scientific history series, originally
> produced for the BBC, had James Burke as the narrator, exploring
> how one invention led to the development of the next from ancient
> times to the present. The later seasons were produced by TLC.

Connections

> 9. 2006: This groundbreaking BBC series, hosted by David
> Attenborough, was the first BBC program to be shot in high
> definition and the most expensive ever commissioned by
> the network. Parts of this series were also released as a
> documentary film in 2007.

Planet Earth

> 10. 2009: A follow-up of sorts to <answer 9>, in this series David
> Attenborough leads us on a 10-episode journey of evolution and
> animal behavior. BBC-produced, it aired on Discovery Channel US
> in 2010, with Oprah Winfrey replacing David Attenborough as
> narrator.

Life

> * Game 3, Round 8 - Entertainment - Worst Movies of 2016
>
> Hollywood likes to congratulate itself on its many excesses that
> strike big, but what about the wretched pile that forms the bottom?
> Here are 10 movies that were universally reviled and will find
> their final resting place at the Razzies.
>
> In each case, name the movie.
>
> Naturally, we will start with sequels.
>
> 1. A so-called satire of the fashion industry, the first movie in
> this series had a following, but this putrid Ben Stiller vehicle
> appeared 15 years after the original.

Zoolander 2

> 2. 20 years after the original special-effects-laden movie featuring
> aliens attacking world monuments made its money-making
> appearance, this sequel, described as coarse and stupid, came
> and flopped.

Independence Day 2

> 3. This Tom Hanks feature was directed by Ron Howard and based on
> a Dan Brown novel. That sounds like "The Da Vinci Code", but
> it's not that movie, it's a sequel, and it died a fitting death
> at the box office.

Inferno

> 4. After his terrible performance in 2015's "Mortdecai", Johnny
> Depp, fresh from his marital split, embarked on this bloated
> sequel to his movie from 2010. Go ask Johnny.

Alice Through The Looking Glass

> 5. The third and last book in the "Divergent" series got made into
> a movie and nobody went.

Insurgent?

> And now, some *original* bad movies.
>
> 6. Sacha Baron Cohen presents another so-called comedy, about
> a soccer hooligan who reunites with his brother, an MI6 spy.
> It's scatological, humorless, and mean-spirited.

"The Brothers Grimsby" (just "Grimsby" in some territories).

My wife is from Grimsby - she was not amused.

> 7. Hard to believe this universally reviled comedy starring Robert
> De Niro as a senior who goes to spring break with his grandson
> actually made money. Do people really want to see great actors
> humiliate themselves for a paycheck?

Bad Grandpa

> 8. It's enough to make you break out in hives when reading about it.
> Will Smith plays a dad who loses his daughter and starts writing
> letters to Love, Death, and Time. We're not kidding!

Collateral Beauty. God, the cast they wasted on that garbage.

> 9. Ewan McGregor directed and starred in this adaptation of a
> Philip Roth novel. It was described as earnest, pretentious,
> badly acted, boring, etc.

> 10. This historical fantasy/action film stars Gerard Butler.
> It was a sand-and-sandals epic with bad special effects, cheesy
> characters, and a big studio write-down.

Gods of Egypt? the Ben Hur remake?

[Jason Kreitzer]

"Nova"

> 4. Since 2001: This Canadian series, though not exactly a science
> series, sheds light on the manufacturing process of various
> household objects. The narrator generally has at least one
> terrible pun per episode.
>
> The remaining series are no longer in production.
>
> 5. 2003-16: Arguably the most popular science TV series, it starred
> Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman, who put urban legends and popular
> beliefs to real-world tests. Explosions were usually involved.

"Mythbusters"

> 6. 1993-98: Hosted by everyone's favorite bow-tied engineer, this
> series inspired kids of all ages. There was a goofy science
> music video at the end of every episode.

"Bill Nye the Science Guy"

"Independence Day 2"

> 3. This Tom Hanks feature was directed by Ron Howard and based on
> a Dan Brown novel. That sounds like "The Da Vinci Code", but
> it's not that movie, it's a sequel, and it died a fitting death
> at the box office.
>
> 4. After his terrible performance in 2015's "Mortdecai", Johnny
> Depp, fresh from his marital split, embarked on this bloated
> sequel to his movie from 2010. Go ask Johnny.
>
> 5. The third and last book in the "Divergent" series got made into
> a movie and nobody went.
>
> And now, some *original* bad movies.
>
> 6. Sacha Baron Cohen presents another so-called comedy, about
> a soccer hooligan who reunites with his brother, an MI6 spy.
> It's scatological, humorless, and mean-spirited.
>
> 7. Hard to believe this universally reviled comedy starring Robert
> De Niro as a senior who goes to spring break with his grandson
> actually made money. Do people really want to see great actors
> humiliate themselves for a paycheck?

"Bad Grandpa"

[Pete Gayde]

m...@vex.net (Mark Brader) wrote in news:4ICdnckJuLYLNLrEnZ2dnUU7-
SnN...@giganews.com:

> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2017-01-30,
> 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 5 Easy Pieces 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 2016-11-26 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
> Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
>
>
> * Game 3, Round 7 - Science - Science TV Series
>
> Given the year or years it aired and some clues, name the science
> TV series. Complete titles are required in all cases.
>
> Questions #1-4 are about series that are still running.
>
> 1. Since 2010: This series airs on the Science Channel and is
> hosted by Morgan Freeman. The episode titles are all questions,
> with the most recent being "Can We All Become Geniuses?"
>
> 2. Since 1964: This BBC program is the longest-running science
> series worldwide. Most episodes are documentaries on a specific
> topic. Paul Vaughan hosted 135 episodes from 1968 to 2013.

Omnibus

>
> 3. Since 1974: This PBS science documentary series is the US answer
> to <answer 2>, and in fact it often airs re-narrated <answer 2>
> episodes. Jay O. Sanders has narrated the most episodes at 55.

Nova

>
> 4. Since 2001: This Canadian series, though not exactly a science
> series, sheds light on the manufacturing process of various
> household objects. The narrator generally has at least one
> terrible pun per episode.

How It's Made

>
> The remaining series are no longer in production.
>
> 5. 2003-16: Arguably the most popular science TV series, it starred
> Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman, who put urban legends and popular
> beliefs to real-world tests. Explosions were usually involved.

Mythbusters

>
> 6. 1993-98: Hosted by everyone's favorite bow-tied engineer, this
> series inspired kids of all ages. There was a goofy science
> music video at the end of every episode.

Bill Nye, the Science Guy

>
> 7. 1980 and 2014: The original 13-episode series was rebooted
> in 2014 by executive producers Seth MacFarlane and Ann Druyan,
> the wife of the original narrator. Name the series.

Cosmos

>
> 8. 1978, 1994, and 1997: This scientific history series, originally
> produced for the BBC, had James Burke as the narrator, exploring
> how one invention led to the development of the next from ancient
> times to the present. The later seasons were produced by TLC.
>
> 9. 2006: This groundbreaking BBC series, hosted by David
> Attenborough, was the first BBC program to be shot in high
> definition and the most expensive ever commissioned by
> the network. Parts of this series were also released as a
> documentary film in 2007.

Planet Earth

>
> 10. 2009: A follow-up of sorts to <answer 9>, in this series David
> Attenborough leads us on a 10-episode journey of evolution and
> animal behavior. BBC-produced, it aired on Discovery Channel US
> in 2010, with Oprah Winfrey replacing David Attenborough as
> narrator.

Life

>
>
> * Game 3, Round 8 - Entertainment - Worst Movies of 2016
>
> Hollywood likes to congratulate itself on its many excesses that
> strike big, but what about the wretched pile that forms the bottom?
> Here are 10 movies that were universally reviled and will find
> their final resting place at the Razzies.
>
> In each case, name the movie.
>
> Naturally, we will start with sequels.
>
> 1. A so-called satire of the fashion industry, the first movie in
> this series had a following, but this putrid Ben Stiller vehicle
> appeared 15 years after the original.
>
> 2. 20 years after the original special-effects-laden movie featuring
> aliens attacking world monuments made its money-making
> appearance, this sequel, described as coarse and stupid, came
> and flopped.
>
> 3. This Tom Hanks feature was directed by Ron Howard and based on
> a Dan Brown novel. That sounds like "The Da Vinci Code", but
> it's not that movie, it's a sequel, and it died a fitting death
> at the box office.

Inferno

>
> 4. After his terrible performance in 2015's "Mortdecai", Johnny
> Depp, fresh from his marital split, embarked on this bloated
> sequel to his movie from 2010. Go ask Johnny.
>
> 5. The third and last book in the "Divergent" series got made into
> a movie and nobody went.
>
> And now, some *original* bad movies.
>
> 6. Sacha Baron Cohen presents another so-called comedy, about
> a soccer hooligan who reunites with his brother, an MI6 spy.
> It's scatological, humorless, and mean-spirited.
>
> 7. Hard to believe this universally reviled comedy starring Robert
> De Niro as a senior who goes to spring break with his grandson
> actually made money. Do people really want to see great actors
> humiliate themselves for a paycheck?
>
> 8. It's enough to make you break out in hives when reading about it.
> Will Smith plays a dad who loses his daughter and starts writing
> letters to Love, Death, and Time. We're not kidding!
>
> 9. Ewan McGregor directed and starred in this adaptation of a
> Philip Roth novel. It was described as earnest, pretentious,
> badly acted, boring, etc.
>
> 10. This historical fantasy/action film stars Gerard Butler.
> It was a sand-and-sandals epic with bad special effects, cheesy
> characters, and a big studio write-down.

Ben Hur

>

Pete Gayde

[Marc Dashevsky]

In article <4ICdnckJuLYLNLrE...@giganews.com>, m...@vex.net says...

> * Game 3, Round 7 - Science - Science TV Series
>
> Given the year or years it aired and some clues, name the science
> TV series. Complete titles are required in all cases.
>
> Questions #1-4 are about series that are still running.
>
> 1. Since 2010: This series airs on the Science Channel and is
> hosted by Morgan Freeman. The episode titles are all questions,
> with the most recent being "Can We All Become Geniuses?"
>
> 2. Since 1964: This BBC program is the longest-running science
> series worldwide. Most episodes are documentaries on a specific
> topic. Paul Vaughan hosted 135 episodes from 1968 to 2013.
>
> 3. Since 1974: This PBS science documentary series is the US answer
> to <answer 2>, and in fact it often airs re-narrated <answer 2>
> episodes. Jay O. Sanders has narrated the most episodes at 55.

NOVA

> 4. Since 2001: This Canadian series, though not exactly a science
> series, sheds light on the manufacturing process of various
> household objects. The narrator generally has at least one
> terrible pun per episode.

How It's Made

> The remaining series are no longer in production.
>
> 5. 2003-16: Arguably the most popular science TV series, it starred
> Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman, who put urban legends and popular
> beliefs to real-world tests. Explosions were usually involved.

Mythbusters

> 6. 1993-98: Hosted by everyone's favorite bow-tied engineer, this
> series inspired kids of all ages. There was a goofy science
> music video at the end of every episode.

Bill Nye The Science Guy

> 7. 1980 and 2014: The original 13-episode series was rebooted
> in 2014 by executive producers Seth MacFarlane and Ann Druyan,
> the wife of the original narrator. Name the series.

Cosmos

Dirty Grandpa

> 8. It's enough to make you break out in hives when reading about it.
> Will Smith plays a dad who loses his daughter and starts writing
> letters to Love, Death, and Time. We're not kidding!
>
> 9. Ewan McGregor directed and starred in this adaptation of a
> Philip Roth novel. It was described as earnest, pretentious,
> badly acted, boring, etc.
>
> 10. This historical fantasy/action film stars Gerard Butler.
> It was a sand-and-sandals epic with bad special effects, cheesy
> characters, and a big studio write-down.



--

Replace "usenet" with "marc" in the e-mail address.

[Mark Brader]

Mark Brader:

> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2017-01-30,

> and should be interpreted accordingly... For further information

> see my 2016-11-26 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
> Inquisition (QFTCI*)".


> * Game 3, Round 7 - Science - Science TV Series

> Given the year or years it aired and some clues, name the science
> TV series. Complete titles are required in all cases.

> Questions #1-4 are about series that are still running.

> 1. Since 2010: This series airs on the Science Channel and is
> hosted by Morgan Freeman. The episode titles are all questions,
> with the most recent being "Can We All Become Geniuses?"

"Through the Wormhole". 3 for Joshua.

> 2. Since 1964: This BBC program is the longest-running science
> series worldwide. Most episodes are documentaries on a specific
> topic. Paul Vaughan hosted 135 episodes from 1968 to 2013.

"Horizon". 4 for Peter and Gareth.

> 3. Since 1974: This PBS science documentary series is the US answer
> to <answer 2>, and in fact it often airs re-narrated <answer 2>
> episodes. Jay O. Sanders has narrated the most episodes at 55.

"Nova". 4 for Joshua, Dan Tilque, Dan Blum, Jason, Pete, and Marc.

> 4. Since 2001: This Canadian series, though not exactly a science
> series, sheds light on the manufacturing process of various
> household objects. The narrator generally has at least one
> terrible pun per episode.

"How It's Made". 4 for Dan Blum, Pete, and Marc.

> The remaining series are no longer in production.

> 5. 2003-16: Arguably the most popular science TV series, it starred
> Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman, who put urban legends and popular
> beliefs to real-world tests. Explosions were usually involved.

"Mythbusters". 4 for everyone -- Calvin, Joshua, Dan Tilque, Peter,
Dan Blum, Gareth, Jason, Pete, and Marc.

> 6. 1993-98: Hosted by everyone's favorite bow-tied engineer, this
> series inspired kids of all ages. There was a goofy science
> music video at the end of every episode.

"Bill Nye, the Science Guy". 4 for Joshua, Dan Blum, Gareth, Jason,
Pete, and Marc.

> 7. 1980 and 2014: The original 13-episode series was rebooted
> in 2014 by executive producers Seth MacFarlane and Ann Druyan,
> the wife of the original narrator. Name the series.

"Cosmos". 4 for Joshua, Dan Tilque, Dan Blum, Gareth, Pete, and Marc.

> 8. 1978, 1994, and 1997: This scientific history series, originally
> produced for the BBC, had James Burke as the narrator, exploring
> how one invention led to the development of the next from ancient
> times to the present. The later seasons were produced by TLC.

"Connections". 4 for Dan Tilque and Gareth.

> 9. 2006: This groundbreaking BBC series, hosted by David
> Attenborough, was the first BBC program to be shot in high
> definition and the most expensive ever commissioned by
> the network. Parts of this series were also released as a
> documentary film in 2007.

"Planet Earth". (Not "Life on Earth"; that was an *earlier* series
with Attenborough.) 4 for Joshua, Peter, Gareth, and Pete.

> 10. 2009: A follow-up of sorts to <answer 9>, in this series David
> Attenborough leads us on a 10-episode journey of evolution and
> animal behavior. BBC-produced, it aired on Discovery Channel US
> in 2010, with Oprah Winfrey replacing David Attenborough as
> narrator.

"Life". 4 for Peter, Gareth, and Pete.

> * Game 3, Round 8 - Entertainment - Worst Movies of 2016

> Hollywood likes to congratulate itself on its many excesses that
> strike big, but what about the wretched pile that forms the bottom?
> Here are 10 movies that were universally reviled and will find
> their final resting place at the Razzies.

> In each case, name the movie.

> Naturally, we will start with sequels.

> 1. A so-called satire of the fashion industry, the first movie in
> this series had a following, but this putrid Ben Stiller vehicle
> appeared 15 years after the original.

"Zoolander 2". (Razzie winner for Worst Supporting Actress, Kristen
Wiig. 7 other nominations in 6 categories, including Worst Picture.)
4 for Calvin, Joshua, Dan Blum, and Gareth.

> 2. 20 years after the original special-effects-laden movie featuring
> aliens attacking world monuments made its money-making
> appearance, this sequel, described as coarse and stupid, came
> and flopped.

"Independence Day: Resurgence". (I'm accepting "Independence Day 2"
as almost correct. No Razzies, but 5 nominations, including Worst
Picture.) 4 for Calvin, Joshua, Dan Blum, Gareth, and Jason.

> 3. This Tom Hanks feature was directed by Ron Howard and based on
> a Dan Brown novel. That sounds like "The Da Vinci Code", but
> it's not that movie, it's a sequel, and it died a fitting death
> at the box office.

"Inferno". (Not in fact a Razzie nominee in any category.)
4 for Joshua, Gareth, and Pete.

> 4. After his terrible performance in 2015's "Mortdecai", Johnny
> Depp, fresh from his marital split, embarked on this bloated
> sequel to his movie from 2010. Go ask Johnny.

"Alice through the Looking Glass". (No Razzies, but 3 nominations.)
4 for Joshua and Gareth.

> 5. The third and last book in the "Divergent" series got made into
> a movie and nobody went.

"Allegiant". (No Razzies, but 2 nominations, both for Worst Actress.
Not "Insurgent", which was the second in the series, way back
in 2015.)

> And now, some *original* bad movies.

> 6. Sacha Baron Cohen presents another so-called comedy, about
> a soccer hooligan who reunites with his brother, an MI6 spy.
> It's scatological, humorless, and mean-spirited.

"The Brothers Grimsby". (Not a Razzie nominee.) 4 for Joshua,
Dan Blum, and Gareth.

> 7. Hard to believe this universally reviled comedy starring Robert
> De Niro as a senior who goes to spring break with his grandson
> actually made money. Do people really want to see great actors
> humiliate themselves for a paycheck?

"Dirty Grandpa". (No Razzies, but 5 nominations in 4 categories,
including Worst Picture. Not "Bad Grandpa", which was an
Oscar-nominated movie -- for makeup -- from 2013.) 4 for Joshua
and Marc.

> 8. It's enough to make you break out in hives when reading about it.
> Will Smith plays a dad who loses his daughter and starts writing
> letters to Love, Death, and Time. We're not kidding!

"Collateral Beauty". (No Razzies, but was nominated for Worst
Screen Combo for -- yes, Gareth -- "the entire cast of once respected
actors".) 4 for Gareth.

> 9. Ewan McGregor directed and starred in this adaptation of a
> Philip Roth novel. It was described as earnest, pretentious,
> badly acted, boring, etc.

"American Pastoral". (Not a Razzie nominee.)

> 10. This historical fantasy/action film stars Gerard Butler.
> It was a sand-and-sandals epic with bad special effects, cheesy
> characters, and a big studio write-down.

"Gods of Egypt". (No Razzies, but 5 nominations, including Worst
Picture.) 3 for Gareth.

For those who are now wondering what *did* win the Razzie for Worst
Picture, it was the documentary "Hillary's America: The Secret
History of the Democratic Party" by Dinesh d'Souza, which also took
Worst Actor (d'Souza), Worst Director (d'Souza and Bruce Schooley),
and Worst Actress (Rebekah Turner as Clinton).


Scores, if there are no errors:

GAME 3 ROUNDS-> 2 3 4 6 7 8 BEST
TOPICS-> Can Spo Geo Art Sci Ent FOUR
Joshua Kreitzer 6 0 28 20 23 24 95
Dan Blum 5 0 24 8 20 12 64
Peter Smyth -- -- 24 16 16 0 56
Gareth Owen -- -- -- -- 28 27 55
"Calvin" -- -- 16 16 4 8 44
Marc Dashevsky 0 0 20 0 20 4 44
Jason Kreitzer 0 4 16 0 12 4 36
Dan Tilque -- -- 20 0 16 0 36
Pete Gayde -- -- -- -- 28 4 32
Erland Sommarskog -- -- 28 0 -- -- 28

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Mark Brader "This is... a film... almost without explosions."
Toronto, m...@vex.net --Mark Leeper

[Mark Brader]

These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2017-01-30,
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 5 Easy Pieces 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 2016-11-26 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
Inquisition (QFTCI*)".

** Game 3, Round 9 - History - 20th-Century Britain

In the past week, two significant British events occurred. First,
the legislation was introduced in the UK's Parliament to initiate
the country's withdrawal from the EU. Second, British Prime
Minister Theresa May became the first foreign leader to meet with
President Donald Trump in Washington, DC. Here are some significant
British events from the *previous* century.

1. Tradition often rules in Britain, and the country can take
a long time to change something it's embraced for centuries.
After some preparatory steps beforehand, in what year did
Britain finally decimalize its money? The country's "Daily Mail"
newspaper said the nation lost its soul that year.

2. England won its first and only FIFA World Cup in London's old
Wembley Stadium in what year?

3. Britain abolished the death penalty for murder in 1965, but not
for two other crimes. They still remained on the statute books
until 1998 as punishable by death. Name either one of the two.

4. Ending centuries of on-again, off-again hostility and conflict,
the Entente Cordiale was signed in 1904 between Britain and
what country?

5. At what battle in 1916 during the First World War were tanks
introduced by the British?

6. The first transatlantic transmission of *what* took place in
1928, between London and New York?

7. In 1945 Britain's Labour Party won a majority of seats in
Parliament for the first time, defeating Winston Churchill's
government. Who succeeded Churchill as prime minister?

8. In 1913, in a protest at Epsom Downs Racecourse, Emily Davison
was struck and killed by one of the horses in the race.
It appeared that she was trying to grab a horse owned by King
George V and plant a flag on it. What was the subject of
her protest?

9. In 1957, what became the first British colony in Africa to
achieve independence?

10. One of the seminal treatises of the 20th century, "The General
Theory of Employment, Interest, and Money", was published in
1936, challenging classical economics. Who was its author?


** Game 3, Round 10 - Challenge Round

This is the challenge round, and your categories are:

Queens
Broncs
Brooklyn Books
Harlem Globetrotters
Long Islands
Classic Cocktails


* A. History: Queens

A1. This queen is best known for having financed the voyage of
Christopher Columbus. She was granted the title "Servant
of God" by the Catholic Church in 1974, 470 years after
her death. Name her.

A2. This queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and
Ireland was a patroness of the arts and an amateur botanist.
(When did she find the time?) As the wife of George III,
she also gave birth to 15 children; 13 of them survived
to adulthood. Who was she?


* B. Science: Broncs

Besides quarter horses, several other typically western breeds
of horse are found competing in rodeos. From the description,
name the breed.

B1. This breed was named for a royal family in Spain. They are
known for their distinct coat color, which is golden brown
with a white mane. Both Mr. Ed and Trigger were of this
breed. Name the breed.

B2. This American horse breed is known for its spotted coat
pattern, mottled skin, and striped hooves. Its name evolved
from the original Palouse horse, named for the Palouse
River, which flows through Washington (state) and Idaho.
What is the breed called?


* C. Literature: Brooklyn Books

Name these books. Each one has "Brooklyn" in the title.

C1. This 1943 novel by Betty Smith focuses on an impoverished
second-generation Irish-American girl, Francie Nolan, and
her family during the first two decades of the 20th century.
The novel is split into 5 parts, covering different stages
of their lives.

C2. This 1964 cult classic by Hubert Selby Jr. is divided into
6 parts, each prefaced by a passage from the Bible. A film
adaptation was released in 1989, starring Jennifer Jason
Leigh and Stephen Lang. Name the novel.


* D. Sports: Harlem Globetrotters

D1. Which jazz standard, written in 1925, later became the
theme song for the Harlem Globetrotters?

D2. From 1952 to 1995, one team was a regular opponent of the
Harlem Globetrotters. Over that period, this team won only
6 times, losing more than 13,000 games to the Globetrotters.
Give the full name of this hapless opposing team.


* E. Geography: Long Islands

The longest island in the contiguous United States -- i.e. excluding
Alaska and Hawaii -- is the aptly named Long Island, in the state
of New York. Here are questions about other long islands in the
contiguous US.

E1. #2 in length at about 75 miles (120 km) is Padre Island,
which lies in the Gulf of Mexico. Which state is it in?

E2. At #3, roughly 50 miles long, is an island lying off the
coast of North Carolina between the Atlantic Ocean and
Pamlico Sound. Name this sandy island, a favorite with
kite-surfers and birdwatchers alike.


* F. Miscellaneous: Classic Cocktails

These two questions are taken from "The Fine Art of Mixing Drinks"
by David A. Embury, published in 1948.

F1. According to Embury, the classic Manhattan contains
5 parts American whiskey and 1 part of another liquor,
plus a dash of Angostura bitters, and is garnished with a
maraschino cherry. What is the second liquor in this recipe?

F2. Another of Embury's six basic drinks contains 8 parts
cognac, 2 parts lemon juice, and 1 part Cointreau or Triple
Sec, garnished with a twist of lemon. What is the name of
this classic cocktail?

After completing the round, please decode the rot13: Vs lbh whfg
fnvq irezbhgu sbe nal nafjre, tb onpx naq znxr vg zber fcrpvsvp.

--
Mark Brader | "Of course, another problem... is that famous quotations
Toronto | mutate faster than you'd expect."
m...@vex.net | --Donna Richoux

[Dan Blum]

Mark Brader <m...@vex.net> wrote:

> ** Game 3, Round 9 - History - 20th-Century Britain

> 1. Tradition often rules in Britain, and the country can take
> a long time to change something it's embraced for centuries.
> After some preparatory steps beforehand, in what year did
> Britain finally decimalize its money? The country's "Daily Mail"
> newspaper said the nation lost its soul that year.

1973; 1974

> 2. England won its first and only FIFA World Cup in London's old
> Wembley Stadium in what year?

1960; 1965

> 3. Britain abolished the death penalty for murder in 1965, but not
> for two other crimes. They still remained on the statute books
> until 1998 as punishable by death. Name either one of the two.

treason

> 4. Ending centuries of on-again, off-again hostility and conflict,
> the Entente Cordiale was signed in 1904 between Britain and
> what country?

France

> 5. At what battle in 1916 during the First World War were tanks
> introduced by the British?

Passchendaele; Third Ypres

> 6. The first transatlantic transmission of *what* took place in
> 1928, between London and New York?

a telegram

> 7. In 1945 Britain's Labour Party won a majority of seats in
> Parliament for the first time, defeating Winston Churchill's
> government. Who succeeded Churchill as prime minister?

Baldwin; Eden

> 8. In 1913, in a protest at Epsom Downs Racecourse, Emily Davison
> was struck and killed by one of the horses in the race.
> It appeared that she was trying to grab a horse owned by King
> George V and plant a flag on it. What was the subject of
> her protest?

women's suffrage

> 9. In 1957, what became the first British colony in Africa to
> achieve independence?

Egypt

> 10. One of the seminal treatises of the 20th century, "The General
> Theory of Employment, Interest, and Money", was published in
> 1936, challenging classical economics. Who was its author?

Keynes

> ** Game 3, Round 10 - Challenge Round

> * A. History: Queens

> A1. This queen is best known for having financed the voyage of
> Christopher Columbus. She was granted the title "Servant
> of God" by the Catholic Church in 1974, 470 years after
> her death. Name her.

Isabella

> * B. Science: Broncs

> B1. This breed was named for a royal family in Spain. They are
> known for their distinct coat color, which is golden brown
> with a white mane. Both Mr. Ed and Trigger were of this
> breed. Name the breed.

palomino

> B2. This American horse breed is known for its spotted coat
> pattern, mottled skin, and striped hooves. Its name evolved
> from the original Palouse horse, named for the Palouse
> River, which flows through Washington (state) and Idaho.
> What is the breed called?

Appaloosa

> * C. Literature: Brooklyn Books

> C1. This 1943 novel by Betty Smith focuses on an impoverished
> second-generation Irish-American girl, Francie Nolan, and
> her family during the first two decades of the 20th century.
> The novel is split into 5 parts, covering different stages
> of their lives.

A Tree Grows in Brooklyn

> C2. This 1964 cult classic by Hubert Selby Jr. is divided into
> 6 parts, each prefaced by a passage from the Bible. A film
> adaptation was released in 1989, starring Jennifer Jason
> Leigh and Stephen Lang. Name the novel.

Last Exit: Brooklyn; No Exit Til Brooklyn

> * E. Geography: Long Islands

> E1. #2 in length at about 75 miles (120 km) is Padre Island,
> which lies in the Gulf of Mexico. Which state is it in?

Texas

> E2. At #3, roughly 50 miles long, is an island lying off the
> coast of North Carolina between the Atlantic Ocean and
> Pamlico Sound. Name this sandy island, a favorite with
> kite-surfers and birdwatchers alike.

Hilton Head; Diamond Head

> * F. Miscellaneous: Classic Cocktails

> F1. According to Embury, the classic Manhattan contains
> 5 parts American whiskey and 1 part of another liquor,
> plus a dash of Angostura bitters, and is garnished with a
> maraschino cherry. What is the second liquor in this recipe?

gin; rye

[Mark Brader]

Sorry, I accidentally posted this set in the same thread as
Rounds 7-8. Repeating the posting now. Feel free to answer
in either thread.

These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2017-01-30,
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 5 Easy Pieces 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 2016-11-26 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
Inquisition (QFTCI*)".

** Game 3, Round 9 - History - 20th-Century Britain

In the past week, two significant British events occurred. First,
the legislation was introduced in the UK's Parliament to initiate
the country's withdrawal from the EU. Second, British Prime
Minister Theresa May became the first foreign leader to meet with
President Donald Trump in Washington, DC. Here are some significant
British events from the *previous* century.

1. Tradition often rules in Britain, and the country can take
a long time to change something it's embraced for centuries.
After some preparatory steps beforehand, in what year did
Britain finally decimalize its money? The country's "Daily Mail"
newspaper said the nation lost its soul that year.

2. England won its first and only FIFA World Cup in London's old
Wembley Stadium in what year?

3. Britain abolished the death penalty for murder in 1965, but not
for two other crimes. They still remained on the statute books
until 1998 as punishable by death. Name either one of the two.

4. Ending centuries of on-again, off-again hostility and conflict,
the Entente Cordiale was signed in 1904 between Britain and
what country?

5. At what battle in 1916 during the First World War were tanks
introduced by the British?

6. The first transatlantic transmission of *what* took place in
1928, between London and New York?

7. In 1945 Britain's Labour Party won a majority of seats in
Parliament for the first time, defeating Winston Churchill's
government. Who succeeded Churchill as prime minister?

8. In 1913, in a protest at Epsom Downs Racecourse, Emily Davison
was struck and killed by one of the horses in the race.
It appeared that she was trying to grab a horse owned by King
George V and plant a flag on it. What was the subject of
her protest?

9. In 1957, what became the first British colony in Africa to
achieve independence?

10. One of the seminal treatises of the 20th century, "The General
Theory of Employment, Interest, and Money", was published in
1936, challenging classical economics. Who was its author?

** Game 3, Round 10 - Challenge Round

This is the challenge round, and your categories are:

Queens
Broncs
Brooklyn Books
Harlem Globetrotters
Long Islands
Classic Cocktails

* A. History: Queens

A1. This queen is best known for having financed the voyage of
Christopher Columbus. She was granted the title "Servant
of God" by the Catholic Church in 1974, 470 years after
her death. Name her.

A2. This queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and
Ireland was a patroness of the arts and an amateur botanist.
(When did she find the time?) As the wife of George III,
she also gave birth to 15 children; 13 of them survived
to adulthood. Who was she?


* B. Science: Broncs

Besides quarter horses, several other typically western breeds
of horse are found competing in rodeos. From the description,
name the breed.

B1. This breed was named for a royal family in Spain. They are
known for their distinct coat color, which is golden brown
with a white mane. Both Mr. Ed and Trigger were of this
breed. Name the breed.

B2. This American horse breed is known for its spotted coat
pattern, mottled skin, and striped hooves. Its name evolved
from the original Palouse horse, named for the Palouse
River, which flows through Washington (state) and Idaho.
What is the breed called?

* C. Literature: Brooklyn Books

Name these books. Each one has "Brooklyn" in the title.

C1. This 1943 novel by Betty Smith focuses on an impoverished
second-generation Irish-American girl, Francie Nolan, and
her family during the first two decades of the 20th century.
The novel is split into 5 parts, covering different stages
of their lives.

C2. This 1964 cult classic by Hubert Selby Jr. is divided into
6 parts, each prefaced by a passage from the Bible. A film
adaptation was released in 1989, starring Jennifer Jason
Leigh and Stephen Lang. Name the novel.

* D. Sports: Harlem Globetrotters

D1. Which jazz standard, written in 1925, later became the
theme song for the Harlem Globetrotters?

D2. From 1952 to 1995, one team was a regular opponent of the
Harlem Globetrotters. Over that period, this team won only
6 times, losing more than 13,000 games to the Globetrotters.
Give the full name of this hapless opposing team.

* E. Geography: Long Islands

The longest island in the contiguous United States -- i.e. excluding
Alaska and Hawaii -- is the aptly named Long Island, in the state
of New York. Here are questions about other long islands in the
contiguous US.

E1. #2 in length at about 75 miles (120 km) is Padre Island,
which lies in the Gulf of Mexico. Which state is it in?

E2. At #3, roughly 50 miles long, is an island lying off the
coast of North Carolina between the Atlantic Ocean and
Pamlico Sound. Name this sandy island, a favorite with
kite-surfers and birdwatchers alike.

* F. Miscellaneous: Classic Cocktails

These two questions are taken from "The Fine Art of Mixing Drinks"
by David A. Embury, published in 1948.

F1. According to Embury, the classic Manhattan contains
5 parts American whiskey and 1 part of another liquor,
plus a dash of Angostura bitters, and is garnished with a
maraschino cherry. What is the second liquor in this recipe?

[Calvin]

On Monday, May 29, 2017 at 12:24:25 PM UTC+10, Mark Brader wrote:

> ** Game 3, Round 9 - History - 20th-Century Britain
>

> 1. Tradition often rules in Britain, and the country can take
> a long time to change something it's embraced for centuries.
> After some preparatory steps beforehand, in what year did
> Britain finally decimalize its money? The country's "Daily Mail"
> newspaper said the nation lost its soul that year.

1971, 1972

> 2. England won its first and only FIFA World Cup in London's old
> Wembley Stadium in what year?

1966

> 3. Britain abolished the death penalty for murder in 1965, but not
> for two other crimes. They still remained on the statute books
> until 1998 as punishable by death. Name either one of the two.

Treason

> 4. Ending centuries of on-again, off-again hostility and conflict,
> the Entente Cordiale was signed in 1904 between Britain and
> what country?

France
There's a clue in the name :-)

> 5. At what battle in 1916 during the First World War were tanks
> introduced by the British?

Somme, Ypres

> 6. The first transatlantic transmission of *what* took place in
> 1928, between London and New York?

Radio

> 7. In 1945 Britain's Labour Party won a majority of seats in
> Parliament for the first time, defeating Winston Churchill's
> government. Who succeeded Churchill as prime minister?

Clem Atlee

> 8. In 1913, in a protest at Epsom Downs Racecourse, Emily Davison
> was struck and killed by one of the horses in the race.
> It appeared that she was trying to grab a horse owned by King
> George V and plant a flag on it. What was the subject of
> her protest?

The franchise for women

> 9. In 1957, what became the first British colony in Africa to
> achieve independence?

Kenya?
Some South African colonies were surely earlier???

> 10. One of the seminal treatises of the 20th century, "The General
> Theory of Employment, Interest, and Money", was published in
> 1936, challenging classical economics. Who was its author?

Keynes

> ** Game 3, Round 10 - Challenge Round
>
> This is the challenge round, and your categories are:
>
> Queens
> Broncs
> Brooklyn Books
> Harlem Globetrotters
> Long Islands
> Classic Cocktails
>
>
> * A. History: Queens
>
> A1. This queen is best known for having financed the voyage of
> Christopher Columbus. She was granted the title "Servant
> of God" by the Catholic Church in 1974, 470 years after
> her death. Name her.

Isabelle of Castile

> A2. This queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and
> Ireland was a patroness of the arts and an amateur botanist.
> (When did she find the time?) As the wife of George III,
> she also gave birth to 15 children; 13 of them survived
> to adulthood. Who was she?

Adelaide

> * B. Science: Broncs
>
> Besides quarter horses, several other typically western breeds
> of horse are found competing in rodeos. From the description,
> name the breed.
>
> B1. This breed was named for a royal family in Spain. They are
> known for their distinct coat color, which is golden brown
> with a white mane. Both Mr. Ed and Trigger were of this
> breed. Name the breed.
>
> B2. This American horse breed is known for its spotted coat
> pattern, mottled skin, and striped hooves. Its name evolved
> from the original Palouse horse, named for the Palouse
> River, which flows through Washington (state) and Idaho.
> What is the breed called?

Pinto

> * C. Literature: Brooklyn Books
>
> Name these books. Each one has "Brooklyn" in the title.
>
> C1. This 1943 novel by Betty Smith focuses on an impoverished
> second-generation Irish-American girl, Francie Nolan, and
> her family during the first two decades of the 20th century.
> The novel is split into 5 parts, covering different stages
> of their lives.
>
> C2. This 1964 cult classic by Hubert Selby Jr. is divided into
> 6 parts, each prefaced by a passage from the Bible. A film
> adaptation was released in 1989, starring Jennifer Jason
> Leigh and Stephen Lang. Name the novel.

Last Exit to Brooklyn

> * D. Sports: Harlem Globetrotters
>
> D1. Which jazz standard, written in 1925, later became the
> theme song for the Harlem Globetrotters?

Sweet Georgia Brown

> D2. From 1952 to 1995, one team was a regular opponent of the
> Harlem Globetrotters. Over that period, this team won only
> 6 times, losing more than 13,000 games to the Globetrotters.
> Give the full name of this hapless opposing team.

Washington Generals

> * E. Geography: Long Islands
>
> The longest island in the contiguous United States -- i.e. excluding
> Alaska and Hawaii -- is the aptly named Long Island, in the state
> of New York. Here are questions about other long islands in the
> contiguous US.
>
> E1. #2 in length at about 75 miles (120 km) is Padre Island,
> which lies in the Gulf of Mexico. Which state is it in?

Texas, Florida

> E2. At #3, roughly 50 miles long, is an island lying off the
> coast of North Carolina between the Atlantic Ocean and
> Pamlico Sound. Name this sandy island, a favorite with
> kite-surfers and birdwatchers alike.
>
>
> * F. Miscellaneous: Classic Cocktails
>
> These two questions are taken from "The Fine Art of Mixing Drinks"
> by David A. Embury, published in 1948.
>
> F1. According to Embury, the classic Manhattan contains
> 5 parts American whiskey and 1 part of another liquor,
> plus a dash of Angostura bitters, and is garnished with a
> maraschino cherry. What is the second liquor in this recipe?

Dry vermouth, sweet vermouth

> F2. Another of Embury's six basic drinks contains 8 parts
> cognac, 2 parts lemon juice, and 1 part Cointreau or Triple
> Sec, garnished with a twist of lemon. What is the name of
> this classic cocktail?

Sidecar?

> After completing the round, please decode the rot13: Vs lbh whfg
> fnvq irezbhgu sbe nal nafjre, tb onpx naq znxr vg zber fcrpvsvp.

BX

cheers,
calvin

[Marc Dashevsky]

In article <B8idnSgxw7PtBrbE...@giganews.com>, m...@vex.net says...

> ** Game 3, Round 9 - History - 20th-Century Britain
>
> In the past week, two significant British events occurred. First,
> the legislation was introduced in the UK's Parliament to initiate
> the country's withdrawal from the EU. Second, British Prime
> Minister Theresa May became the first foreign leader to meet with
> President Donald Trump in Washington, DC. Here are some significant
> British events from the *previous* century.
>
> 1. Tradition often rules in Britain, and the country can take
> a long time to change something it's embraced for centuries.
> After some preparatory steps beforehand, in what year did
> Britain finally decimalize its money? The country's "Daily Mail"
> newspaper said the nation lost its soul that year.
>
> 2. England won its first and only FIFA World Cup in London's old
> Wembley Stadium in what year?
>
> 3. Britain abolished the death penalty for murder in 1965, but not
> for two other crimes. They still remained on the statute books
> until 1998 as punishable by death. Name either one of the two.

treason

> 4. Ending centuries of on-again, off-again hostility and conflict,
> the Entente Cordiale was signed in 1904 between Britain and
> what country?

France

> 5. At what battle in 1916 during the First World War were tanks
> introduced by the British?
>
> 6. The first transatlantic transmission of *what* took place in
> 1928, between London and New York?
>
> 7. In 1945 Britain's Labour Party won a majority of seats in
> Parliament for the first time, defeating Winston Churchill's
> government. Who succeeded Churchill as prime minister?

Anthony Eden

> 8. In 1913, in a protest at Epsom Downs Racecourse, Emily Davison
> was struck and killed by one of the horses in the race.
> It appeared that she was trying to grab a horse owned by King
> George V and plant a flag on it. What was the subject of
> her protest?

women's suffrage

> 9. In 1957, what became the first British colony in Africa to
> achieve independence?

Kenya

> 10. One of the seminal treatises of the 20th century, "The General
> Theory of Employment, Interest, and Money", was published in
> 1936, challenging classical economics. Who was its author?
>
>
> ** Game 3, Round 10 - Challenge Round
>
> This is the challenge round, and your categories are:
>
> Queens
> Broncs
> Brooklyn Books
> Harlem Globetrotters
> Long Islands
> Classic Cocktails
>
>
> * A. History: Queens
>
> A1. This queen is best known for having financed the voyage of
> Christopher Columbus. She was granted the title "Servant
> of God" by the Catholic Church in 1974, 470 years after
> her death. Name her.

Isabella

> A2. This queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and
> Ireland was a patroness of the arts and an amateur botanist.
> (When did she find the time?) As the wife of George III,
> she also gave birth to 15 children; 13 of them survived
> to adulthood. Who was she?
>
>
> * B. Science: Broncs
>
> Besides quarter horses, several other typically western breeds
> of horse are found competing in rodeos. From the description,
> name the breed.
>
> B1. This breed was named for a royal family in Spain. They are
> known for their distinct coat color, which is golden brown
> with a white mane. Both Mr. Ed and Trigger were of this
> breed. Name the breed.

Palomino

> B2. This American horse breed is known for its spotted coat
> pattern, mottled skin, and striped hooves. Its name evolved
> from the original Palouse horse, named for the Palouse
> River, which flows through Washington (state) and Idaho.
> What is the breed called?

Appaloosa

> * C. Literature: Brooklyn Books
>
> Name these books. Each one has "Brooklyn" in the title.
>
> C1. This 1943 novel by Betty Smith focuses on an impoverished
> second-generation Irish-American girl, Francie Nolan, and
> her family during the first two decades of the 20th century.
> The novel is split into 5 parts, covering different stages
> of their lives.

A Tree Grows In Brooklyn

> C2. This 1964 cult classic by Hubert Selby Jr. is divided into
> 6 parts, each prefaced by a passage from the Bible. A film
> adaptation was released in 1989, starring Jennifer Jason
> Leigh and Stephen Lang. Name the novel.

Last Exit To Brooklyn

> * D. Sports: Harlem Globetrotters
>
> D1. Which jazz standard, written in 1925, later became the
> theme song for the Harlem Globetrotters?

Swweet Georgia Brown

> D2. From 1952 to 1995, one team was a regular opponent of the
> Harlem Globetrotters. Over that period, this team won only
> 6 times, losing more than 13,000 games to the Globetrotters.
> Give the full name of this hapless opposing team.

Washington Generals

> * E. Geography: Long Islands
>
> The longest island in the contiguous United States -- i.e. excluding
> Alaska and Hawaii -- is the aptly named Long Island, in the state
> of New York. Here are questions about other long islands in the
> contiguous US.
>
> E1. #2 in length at about 75 miles (120 km) is Padre Island,
> which lies in the Gulf of Mexico. Which state is it in?

Texas

> E2. At #3, roughly 50 miles long, is an island lying off the
> coast of North Carolina between the Atlantic Ocean and
> Pamlico Sound. Name this sandy island, a favorite with
> kite-surfers and birdwatchers alike.
>
>
> * F. Miscellaneous: Classic Cocktails
>
> These two questions are taken from "The Fine Art of Mixing Drinks"
> by David A. Embury, published in 1948.
>
> F1. According to Embury, the classic Manhattan contains
> 5 parts American whiskey and 1 part of another liquor,
> plus a dash of Angostura bitters, and is garnished with a
> maraschino cherry. What is the second liquor in this recipe?
>
> F2. Another of Embury's six basic drinks contains 8 parts
> cognac, 2 parts lemon juice, and 1 part Cointreau or Triple
> Sec, garnished with a twist of lemon. What is the name of
> this classic cocktail?

[Gareth Owen]

m...@vex.net (Mark Brader) writes:

> 1. Tradition often rules in Britain, and the country can take
> a long time to change something it's embraced for centuries.
> After some preparatory steps beforehand, in what year did
> Britain finally decimalize its money? The country's "Daily Mail"
> newspaper said the nation lost its soul that year.

1972, 1971

> 2. England won its first and only FIFA World Cup in London's old
> Wembley Stadium in what year?

1966 - and hoo-boy do they still bang on about it

> 3. Britain abolished the death penalty for murder in 1965, but not
> for two other crimes. They still remained on the statute books
> until 1998 as punishable by death. Name either one of the two.

Treason. Arson in Her Majesty's Shipyards.

> 4. Ending centuries of on-again, off-again hostility and conflict,
> the Entente Cordiale was signed in 1904 between Britain and
> what country?

France

> 5. At what battle in 1916 during the First World War were tanks
> introduced by the British?

Passchendale?

> 6. The first transatlantic transmission of *what* took place in
> 1928, between London and New York?

Radio, Telegraph

> 7. In 1945 Britain's Labour Party won a majority of seats in
> Parliament for the first time, defeating Winston Churchill's
> government. Who succeeded Churchill as prime minister?

Clement Attlee

> 8. In 1913, in a protest at Epsom Downs Racecourse, Emily Davison
> was struck and killed by one of the horses in the race.
> It appeared that she was trying to grab a horse owned by King
> George V and plant a flag on it. What was the subject of
> her protest?

Women's Suffrage

> 9. In 1957, what became the first British colony in Africa to
> achieve independence?

Tanzania? Kenya?

> 10. One of the seminal treatises of the 20th century, "The General
> Theory of Employment, Interest, and Money", was published in
> 1936, challenging classical economics. Who was its author?

Keynes

> * A. History: Queens
>
> A1. This queen is best known for having financed the voyage of
> Christopher Columbus. She was granted the title "Servant
> of God" by the Catholic Church in 1974, 470 years after
> her death. Name her.

Isabella

> A2. This queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and
> Ireland was a patroness of the arts and an amateur botanist.
> (When did she find the time?) As the wife of George III,
> she also gave birth to 15 children; 13 of them survived
> to adulthood. Who was she?

Margaret, Mary

> * B. Science: Broncs
>
> Besides quarter horses, several other typically western breeds
> of horse are found competing in rodeos. From the description,
> name the breed.
>
> B1. This breed was named for a royal family in Spain. They are
> known for their distinct coat color, which is golden brown
> with a white mane. Both Mr. Ed and Trigger were of this
> breed. Name the breed.

Bay

> B2. This American horse breed is known for its spotted coat
> pattern, mottled skin, and striped hooves. Its name evolved
> from the original Palouse horse, named for the Palouse
> River, which flows through Washington (state) and Idaho.
> What is the breed called?

Palomeno

> * C. Literature: Brooklyn Books
>
> Name these books. Each one has "Brooklyn" in the title.
>
> C1. This 1943 novel by Betty Smith focuses on an impoverished
> second-generation Irish-American girl, Francie Nolan, and
> her family during the first two decades of the 20th century.
> The novel is split into 5 parts, covering different stages
> of their lives.
>
> C2. This 1964 cult classic by Hubert Selby Jr. is divided into
> 6 parts, each prefaced by a passage from the Bible. A film
> adaptation was released in 1989, starring Jennifer Jason
> Leigh and Stephen Lang. Name the novel.

Last Exit To Brooklyn

> * D. Sports: Harlem Globetrotters
>
> D1. Which jazz standard, written in 1925, later became the
> theme song for the Harlem Globetrotters?

Sweet Georgia Brown

> D2. From 1952 to 1995, one team was a regular opponent of the
> Harlem Globetrotters. Over that period, this team won only
> 6 times, losing more than 13,000 games to the Globetrotters.
> Give the full name of this hapless opposing team.

Washington Generals

> E1. #2 in length at about 75 miles (120 km) is Padre Island,
> which lies in the Gulf of Mexico. Which state is it in?

Louisiana, Texas

> E2. At #3, roughly 50 miles long, is an island lying off the
> coast of North Carolina between the Atlantic Ocean and
> Pamlico Sound. Name this sandy island, a favorite with
> kite-surfers and birdwatchers alike.

Fire Island

> * F. Miscellaneous: Classic Cocktails
>
> These two questions are taken from "The Fine Art of Mixing Drinks"
> by David A. Embury, published in 1948.
>
> F1. According to Embury, the classic Manhattan contains
> 5 parts American whiskey and 1 part of another liquor,
> plus a dash of Angostura bitters, and is garnished with a
> maraschino cherry. What is the second liquor in this recipe?

Vermouth

> F2. Another of Embury's six basic drinks contains 8 parts
> cognac, 2 parts lemon juice, and 1 part Cointreau or Triple
> Sec, garnished with a twist of lemon. What is the name of
> this classic cocktail?

Nope

[Peter Smyth]

Mark Brader wrote:

> ** Game 3, Round 9 - History - 20th-Century Britain
>
> In the past week, two significant British events occurred. First,
> the legislation was introduced in the UK's Parliament to initiate
> the country's withdrawal from the EU. Second, British Prime
> Minister Theresa May became the first foreign leader to meet with
> President Donald Trump in Washington, DC. Here are some significant

> British events from the previous century.

>
> 1. Tradition often rules in Britain, and the country can take
> a long time to change something it's embraced for centuries.
> After some preparatory steps beforehand, in what year did
> Britain finally decimalize its money? The country's "Daily Mail"
> newspaper said the nation lost its soul that year.

1971

> 2. England won its first and only FIFA World Cup in London's old
> Wembley Stadium in what year?

1966

> 3. Britain abolished the death penalty for murder in 1965, but not
> for two other crimes. They still remained on the statute books
> until 1998 as punishable by death. Name either one of the two.

High Treason

> 4. Ending centuries of on-again, off-again hostility and conflict,
> the Entente Cordiale was signed in 1904 between Britain and
> what country?

France

> 5. At what battle in 1916 during the First World War were tanks
> introduced by the British?

Somme
> 6. The first transatlantic transmission of what took place in

> 1928, between London and New York?

Radio

> 7. In 1945 Britain's Labour Party won a majority of seats in
> Parliament for the first time, defeating Winston Churchill's
> government. Who succeeded Churchill as prime minister?

Clement Attlee

> 8. In 1913, in a protest at Epsom Downs Racecourse, Emily Davison
> was struck and killed by one of the horses in the race.
> It appeared that she was trying to grab a horse owned by King
> George V and plant a flag on it. What was the subject of
> her protest?

Female Suffrage

> 9. In 1957, what became the first British colony in Africa to
> achieve independence?

Egypt

> 10. One of the seminal treatises of the 20th century, "The General
> Theory of Employment, Interest, and Money", was published in
> 1936, challenging classical economics. Who was its author?

Gresham

>
> ** Game 3, Round 10 - Challenge Round
>
> This is the challenge round, and your categories are:
>
> Queens
> Broncs
> Brooklyn Books
> Harlem Globetrotters
> Long Islands
> Classic Cocktails
>
>
> * A. History: Queens
>
> A1. This queen is best known for having financed the voyage of
> Christopher Columbus. She was granted the title "Servant
> of God" by the Catholic Church in 1974, 470 years after
> her death. Name her.

Isabella

> A2. This queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and
> Ireland was a patroness of the arts and an amateur botanist.
> (When did she find the time?) As the wife of George III,
> she also gave birth to 15 children; 13 of them survived
> to adulthood. Who was she?

Caroline of Brunswick

When the Saints Go Marching In

> D2. From 1952 to 1995, one team was a regular opponent of the
> Harlem Globetrotters. Over that period, this team won only
> 6 times, losing more than 13,000 games to the Globetrotters.
> Give the full name of this hapless opposing team.
>
>
> * E. Geography: Long Islands
>
> The longest island in the contiguous United States -- i.e. excluding
> Alaska and Hawaii -- is the aptly named Long Island, in the state
> of New York. Here are questions about other long islands in the
> contiguous US.
>
> E1. #2 in length at about 75 miles (120 km) is Padre Island,
> which lies in the Gulf of Mexico. Which state is it in?

Texas

> E2. At #3, roughly 50 miles long, is an island lying off the
> coast of North Carolina between the Atlantic Ocean and
> Pamlico Sound. Name this sandy island, a favorite with
> kite-surfers and birdwatchers alike.
>
>
> * F. Miscellaneous: Classic Cocktails
>
> These two questions are taken from "The Fine Art of Mixing Drinks"
> by David A. Embury, published in 1948.
>
> F1. According to Embury, the classic Manhattan contains
> 5 parts American whiskey and 1 part of another liquor,
> plus a dash of Angostura bitters, and is garnished with a
> maraschino cherry. What is the second liquor in this recipe?

Vodka

> F2. Another of Embury's six basic drinks contains 8 parts
> cognac, 2 parts lemon juice, and 1 part Cointreau or Triple
> Sec, garnished with a twist of lemon. What is the name of
> this classic cocktail?
>

> After completing the round, please decode the rot13: If you just
> said vermouth for any answer, go back and make it more specific.


Peter Smyth

[Joshua Kreitzer]

m...@vex.net (Mark Brader) wrote in news:B8idnSgxw7PtBrbEnZ2dnUU7-
R_N...@giganews.com:

> ** Game 3, Round 9 - History - 20th-Century Britain
>
> In the past week, two significant British events occurred. First,
> the legislation was introduced in the UK's Parliament to initiate
> the country's withdrawal from the EU. Second, British Prime
> Minister Theresa May became the first foreign leader to meet with
> President Donald Trump in Washington, DC. Here are some significant
> British events from the *previous* century.
>
> 1. Tradition often rules in Britain, and the country can take
> a long time to change something it's embraced for centuries.
> After some preparatory steps beforehand, in what year did
> Britain finally decimalize its money? The country's "Daily Mail"
> newspaper said the nation lost its soul that year.

1971

> 2. England won its first and only FIFA World Cup in London's old
> Wembley Stadium in what year?

1966

> 3. Britain abolished the death penalty for murder in 1965, but not
> for two other crimes. They still remained on the statute books
> until 1998 as punishable by death. Name either one of the two.

treason

> 4. Ending centuries of on-again, off-again hostility and conflict,
> the Entente Cordiale was signed in 1904 between Britain and
> what country?

France

> 6. The first transatlantic transmission of *what* took place in
> 1928, between London and New York?

radio

> 7. In 1945 Britain's Labour Party won a majority of seats in
> Parliament for the first time, defeating Winston Churchill's
> government. Who succeeded Churchill as prime minister?

Attlee

> 8. In 1913, in a protest at Epsom Downs Racecourse, Emily Davison
> was struck and killed by one of the horses in the race.
> It appeared that she was trying to grab a horse owned by King
> George V and plant a flag on it. What was the subject of
> her protest?

women's suffrage

> 9. In 1957, what became the first British colony in Africa to
> achieve independence?

Kenya

> 10. One of the seminal treatises of the 20th century, "The General
> Theory of Employment, Interest, and Money", was published in
> 1936, challenging classical economics. Who was its author?

Keynes

> ** Game 3, Round 10 - Challenge Round
>

> * A. History: Queens
>
> A1. This queen is best known for having financed the voyage of
> Christopher Columbus. She was granted the title "Servant
> of God" by the Catholic Church in 1974, 470 years after
> her death. Name her.

Isabella

> A2. This queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and
> Ireland was a patroness of the arts and an amateur botanist.
> (When did she find the time?) As the wife of George III,
> she also gave birth to 15 children; 13 of them survived
> to adulthood. Who was she?

Charlotte

> * B. Science: Broncs
>
> Besides quarter horses, several other typically western breeds
> of horse are found competing in rodeos. From the description,
> name the breed.
>

> B2. This American horse breed is known for its spotted coat
> pattern, mottled skin, and striped hooves. Its name evolved
> from the original Palouse horse, named for the Palouse
> River, which flows through Washington (state) and Idaho.
> What is the breed called?

palomino

> * C. Literature: Brooklyn Books
>
> Name these books. Each one has "Brooklyn" in the title.
>
> C1. This 1943 novel by Betty Smith focuses on an impoverished
> second-generation Irish-American girl, Francie Nolan, and
> her family during the first two decades of the 20th century.
> The novel is split into 5 parts, covering different stages
> of their lives.

"A Tree Grows in Brooklyn"

> C2. This 1964 cult classic by Hubert Selby Jr. is divided into
> 6 parts, each prefaced by a passage from the Bible. A film
> adaptation was released in 1989, starring Jennifer Jason
> Leigh and Stephen Lang. Name the novel.

"Last Exit to Brooklyn"

> * D. Sports: Harlem Globetrotters
>
> D1. Which jazz standard, written in 1925, later became the
> theme song for the Harlem Globetrotters?

"Sweet Georgia Brown"

> D2. From 1952 to 1995, one team was a regular opponent of the
> Harlem Globetrotters. Over that period, this team won only
> 6 times, losing more than 13,000 games to the Globetrotters.
> Give the full name of this hapless opposing team.

Washington Generals

> * E. Geography: Long Islands
>
> The longest island in the contiguous United States -- i.e. excluding
> Alaska and Hawaii -- is the aptly named Long Island, in the state
> of New York. Here are questions about other long islands in the
> contiguous US.
>
> E1. #2 in length at about 75 miles (120 km) is Padre Island,
> which lies in the Gulf of Mexico. Which state is it in?

Texas

--
Joshua Kreitzer
grom...@hotmail.com

[Erland Sommarskog]

Mark Brader (m...@vex.net) writes:
> 1. Tradition often rules in Britain, and the country can take
> a long time to change something it's embraced for centuries.
> After some preparatory steps beforehand, in what year did
> Britain finally decimalize its money? The country's "Daily Mail"
> newspaper said the nation lost its soul that year.

1971

> 2. England won its first and only FIFA World Cup in London's old
> Wembley Stadium in what year?

1966

> 3. Britain abolished the death penalty for murder in 1965, but not
> for two other crimes. They still remained on the statute books
> until 1998 as punishable by death. Name either one of the two.

High treason

> 4. Ending centuries of on-again, off-again hostility and conflict,
> the Entente Cordiale was signed in 1904 between Britain and
> what country?

France

> 5. At what battle in 1916 during the First World War were tanks
> introduced by the British?

Sommes

> 6. The first transatlantic transmission of *what* took place in
> 1928, between London and New York?

Payment

> 7. In 1945 Britain's Labour Party won a majority of seats in
> Parliament for the first time, defeating Winston Churchill's
> government. Who succeeded Churchill as prime minister?

Atlee

> 8. In 1913, in a protest at Epsom Downs Racecourse, Emily Davison
> was struck and killed by one of the horses in the race.
> It appeared that she was trying to grab a horse owned by King
> George V and plant a flag on it. What was the subject of
> her protest?

Freedom for Ireland

> 9. In 1957, what became the first British colony in Africa to
> achieve independence?

Ghana

> 10. One of the seminal treatises of the 20th century, "The General
> Theory of Employment, Interest, and Money", was published in
> 1936, challenging classical economics. Who was its author?

Keynes

> ** Game 3, Round 10 - Challenge Round
>

> * A. History: Queens
>
> A1. This queen is best known for having financed the voyage of
> Christopher Columbus. She was granted the title "Servant
> of God" by the Catholic Church in 1974, 470 years after
> her death. Name her.

Isabella

> E1. #2 in length at about 75 miles (120 km) is Padre Island,
> which lies in the Gulf of Mexico. Which state is it in?

Florida

> E2. At #3, roughly 50 miles long, is an island lying off the
> coast of North Carolina between the Atlantic Ocean and
> Pamlico Sound. Name this sandy island, a favorite with
> kite-surfers and birdwatchers alike.

Well, unless it is that unhabited southermost island, I've been there,
but remember the name of all islands? I go with Hatteras.

[Dan Tilque]

Mark Brader wrote:
>
>
> ** Game 3, Round 9 - History - 20th-Century Britain
>
> In the past week, two significant British events occurred. First,
> the legislation was introduced in the UK's Parliament to initiate
> the country's withdrawal from the EU. Second, British Prime
> Minister Theresa May became the first foreign leader to meet with
> President Donald Trump in Washington, DC. Here are some significant
> British events from the *previous* century.
>
> 1. Tradition often rules in Britain, and the country can take
> a long time to change something it's embraced for centuries.
> After some preparatory steps beforehand, in what year did
> Britain finally decimalize its money? The country's "Daily Mail"
> newspaper said the nation lost its soul that year.

1974

>
> 2. England won its first and only FIFA World Cup in London's old
> Wembley Stadium in what year?

1936

>
> 3. Britain abolished the death penalty for murder in 1965, but not
> for two other crimes. They still remained on the statute books
> until 1998 as punishable by death. Name either one of the two.

lèse-majesté

>
> 4. Ending centuries of on-again, off-again hostility and conflict,
> the Entente Cordiale was signed in 1904 between Britain and
> what country?

France

>
> 5. At what battle in 1916 during the First World War were tanks
> introduced by the British?
>
> 6. The first transatlantic transmission of *what* took place in
> 1928, between London and New York?

telephone call

>
> 7. In 1945 Britain's Labour Party won a majority of seats in
> Parliament for the first time, defeating Winston Churchill's
> government. Who succeeded Churchill as prime minister?
>
> 8. In 1913, in a protest at Epsom Downs Racecourse, Emily Davison
> was struck and killed by one of the horses in the race.
> It appeared that she was trying to grab a horse owned by King
> George V and plant a flag on it. What was the subject of
> her protest?

women's sufferage

>
> 9. In 1957, what became the first British colony in Africa to
> achieve independence?

South Africa

>
> 10. One of the seminal treatises of the 20th century, "The General
> Theory of Employment, Interest, and Money", was published in
> 1936, challenging classical economics. Who was its author?

Keynes

>
>
> ** Game 3, Round 10 - Challenge Round
>
> This is the challenge round, and your categories are:
>
> Queens
> Broncs
> Brooklyn Books
> Harlem Globetrotters
> Long Islands
> Classic Cocktails
>
>
> * A. History: Queens
>
> A1. This queen is best known for having financed the voyage of
> Christopher Columbus. She was granted the title "Servant
> of God" by the Catholic Church in 1974, 470 years after
> her death. Name her.

Isabella I

>
> A2. This queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and
> Ireland was a patroness of the arts and an amateur botanist.
> (When did she find the time?) As the wife of George III,
> she also gave birth to 15 children; 13 of them survived
> to adulthood. Who was she?
>
>
> * B. Science: Broncs
>
> Besides quarter horses, several other typically western breeds
> of horse are found competing in rodeos. From the description,
> name the breed.
>
> B1. This breed was named for a royal family in Spain. They are
> known for their distinct coat color, which is golden brown
> with a white mane. Both Mr. Ed and Trigger were of this
> breed. Name the breed.
>
> B2. This American horse breed is known for its spotted coat
> pattern, mottled skin, and striped hooves. Its name evolved
> from the original Palouse horse, named for the Palouse
> River, which flows through Washington (state) and Idaho.
> What is the breed called?

Appaloosa

>
>
> * C. Literature: Brooklyn Books
>
> Name these books. Each one has "Brooklyn" in the title.
>
> C1. This 1943 novel by Betty Smith focuses on an impoverished
> second-generation Irish-American girl, Francie Nolan, and
> her family during the first two decades of the 20th century.
> The novel is split into 5 parts, covering different stages
> of their lives.
>
> C2. This 1964 cult classic by Hubert Selby Jr. is divided into
> 6 parts, each prefaced by a passage from the Bible. A film
> adaptation was released in 1989, starring Jennifer Jason
> Leigh and Stephen Lang. Name the novel.
>
>
> * D. Sports: Harlem Globetrotters
>
> D1. Which jazz standard, written in 1925, later became the
> theme song for the Harlem Globetrotters?
>
> D2. From 1952 to 1995, one team was a regular opponent of the
> Harlem Globetrotters. Over that period, this team won only
> 6 times, losing more than 13,000 games to the Globetrotters.
> Give the full name of this hapless opposing team.

Washington Generals

>
>
> * E. Geography: Long Islands
>
> The longest island in the contiguous United States -- i.e. excluding
> Alaska and Hawaii -- is the aptly named Long Island, in the state
> of New York. Here are questions about other long islands in the
> contiguous US.
>
> E1. #2 in length at about 75 miles (120 km) is Padre Island,
> which lies in the Gulf of Mexico. Which state is it in?

Texas

>
> E2. At #3, roughly 50 miles long, is an island lying off the
> coast of North Carolina between the Atlantic Ocean and
> Pamlico Sound. Name this sandy island, a favorite with
> kite-surfers and birdwatchers alike.

Hatteras Island

>
>
> * F. Miscellaneous: Classic Cocktails
>
> These two questions are taken from "The Fine Art of Mixing Drinks"
> by David A. Embury, published in 1948.
>
> F1. According to Embury, the classic Manhattan contains
> 5 parts American whiskey and 1 part of another liquor,
> plus a dash of Angostura bitters, and is garnished with a
> maraschino cherry. What is the second liquor in this recipe?
>
> F2. Another of Embury's six basic drinks contains 8 parts
> cognac, 2 parts lemon juice, and 1 part Cointreau or Triple
> Sec, garnished with a twist of lemon. What is the name of
> this classic cocktail?
>
> After completing the round, please decode the rot13: Vs lbh whfg
> fnvq irezbhgu sbe nal nafjre, tb onpx naq znxr vg zber fcrpvsvp.
>


--

Dan Tilque

[Pete Gayde]

m...@vex.net (Mark Brader) wrote in news:B8idnSgxw7PtBrbEnZ2dnUU7-
R_N...@giganews.com:

1966

>
> 3. Britain abolished the death penalty for murder in 1965, but not
> for two other crimes. They still remained on the statute books
> until 1998 as punishable by death. Name either one of the two.

Treason

>
> 4. Ending centuries of on-again, off-again hostility and conflict,
> the Entente Cordiale was signed in 1904 between Britain and
> what country?

France

>
> 5. At what battle in 1916 during the First World War were tanks
> introduced by the British?

Verdun

>
> 6. The first transatlantic transmission of *what* took place in
> 1928, between London and New York?

Telephone

>
> 7. In 1945 Britain's Labour Party won a majority of seats in
> Parliament for the first time, defeating Winston Churchill's
> government. Who succeeded Churchill as prime minister?

Eden

>
> 8. In 1913, in a protest at Epsom Downs Racecourse, Emily Davison
> was struck and killed by one of the horses in the race.
> It appeared that she was trying to grab a horse owned by King
> George V and plant a flag on it. What was the subject of
> her protest?

Women's suffrage

>
> 9. In 1957, what became the first British colony in Africa to
> achieve independence?

Kenya

>
> 10. One of the seminal treatises of the 20th century, "The General
> Theory of Employment, Interest, and Money", was published in
> 1936, challenging classical economics. Who was its author?
>
>
> ** Game 3, Round 10 - Challenge Round
>
> This is the challenge round, and your categories are:
>
> Queens
> Broncs
> Brooklyn Books
> Harlem Globetrotters
> Long Islands
> Classic Cocktails
>
>
> * A. History: Queens
>
> A1. This queen is best known for having financed the voyage of
> Christopher Columbus. She was granted the title "Servant
> of God" by the Catholic Church in 1974, 470 years after
> her death. Name her.

Isabella

>
> A2. This queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and
> Ireland was a patroness of the arts and an amateur botanist.
> (When did she find the time?) As the wife of George III,
> she also gave birth to 15 children; 13 of them survived
> to adulthood. Who was she?
>
>
> * B. Science: Broncs
>
> Besides quarter horses, several other typically western breeds
> of horse are found competing in rodeos. From the description,
> name the breed.
>
> B1. This breed was named for a royal family in Spain. They are
> known for their distinct coat color, which is golden brown
> with a white mane. Both Mr. Ed and Trigger were of this
> breed. Name the breed.
>
> B2. This American horse breed is known for its spotted coat
> pattern, mottled skin, and striped hooves. Its name evolved
> from the original Palouse horse, named for the Palouse
> River, which flows through Washington (state) and Idaho.
> What is the breed called?

Palomino

>
>
> * C. Literature: Brooklyn Books
>
> Name these books. Each one has "Brooklyn" in the title.
>
> C1. This 1943 novel by Betty Smith focuses on an impoverished
> second-generation Irish-American girl, Francie Nolan, and
> her family during the first two decades of the 20th century.
> The novel is split into 5 parts, covering different stages
> of their lives.

A Tree Grows in Brooklyn

>

> C2. This 1964 cult classic by Hubert Selby Jr. is divided into
> 6 parts, each prefaced by a passage from the Bible. A film
> adaptation was released in 1989, starring Jennifer Jason
> Leigh and Stephen Lang. Name the novel.
>
>
> * D. Sports: Harlem Globetrotters
>
> D1. Which jazz standard, written in 1925, later became the
> theme song for the Harlem Globetrotters?

Sweet Georgia Brown

>
> D2. From 1952 to 1995, one team was a regular opponent of the
> Harlem Globetrotters. Over that period, this team won only
> 6 times, losing more than 13,000 games to the Globetrotters.
> Give the full name of this hapless opposing team.

Washington Generals

>
>
> * E. Geography: Long Islands
>
> The longest island in the contiguous United States -- i.e. excluding
> Alaska and Hawaii -- is the aptly named Long Island, in the state
> of New York. Here are questions about other long islands in the
> contiguous US.
>
> E1. #2 in length at about 75 miles (120 km) is Padre Island,
> which lies in the Gulf of Mexico. Which state is it in?

Texas

>
> E2. At #3, roughly 50 miles long, is an island lying off the
> coast of North Carolina between the Atlantic Ocean and
> Pamlico Sound. Name this sandy island, a favorite with
> kite-surfers and birdwatchers alike.
>
>
> * F. Miscellaneous: Classic Cocktails
>
> These two questions are taken from "The Fine Art of Mixing Drinks"
> by David A. Embury, published in 1948.
>
> F1. According to Embury, the classic Manhattan contains
> 5 parts American whiskey and 1 part of another liquor,
> plus a dash of Angostura bitters, and is garnished with a
> maraschino cherry. What is the second liquor in this recipe?
>
> F2. Another of Embury's six basic drinks contains 8 parts
> cognac, 2 parts lemon juice, and 1 part Cointreau or Triple
> Sec, garnished with a twist of lemon. What is the name of
> this classic cocktail?
>
> After completing the round, please decode the rot13: Vs lbh whfg
> fnvq irezbhgu sbe nal nafjre, tb onpx naq znxr vg zber fcrpvsvp.
>

Pete Gayde

[Jason Kreitzer]

Ghana

> 10. One of the seminal treatises of the 20th century, "The General
> Theory of Employment, Interest, and Money", was published in
> 1936, challenging classical economics. Who was its author?
>
>
> ** Game 3, Round 10 - Challenge Round
>
> This is the challenge round, and your categories are:
>
> Queens
> Broncs
> Brooklyn Books
> Harlem Globetrotters
> Long Islands
> Classic Cocktails
>
>
> * A. History: Queens
>
> A1. This queen is best known for having financed the voyage of
> Christopher Columbus. She was granted the title "Servant
> of God" by the Catholic Church in 1974, 470 years after
> her death. Name her.

Isabella

"A Tree Grows in Brooklyn"

> C2. This 1964 cult classic by Hubert Selby Jr. is divided into
> 6 parts, each prefaced by a passage from the Bible. A film
> adaptation was released in 1989, starring Jennifer Jason
> Leigh and Stephen Lang. Name the novel.

"Last Exit to Brooklyn"

>
> * D. Sports: Harlem Globetrotters
>
> D1. Which jazz standard, written in 1925, later became the
> theme song for the Harlem Globetrotters?

"Sweet Georgia Brown"

> D2. From 1952 to 1995, one team was a regular opponent of the
> Harlem Globetrotters. Over that period, this team won only
> 6 times, losing more than 13,000 games to the Globetrotters.
> Give the full name of this hapless opposing team.

The Washington Generals

>
> * E. Geography: Long Islands
>
> The longest island in the contiguous United States -- i.e. excluding
> Alaska and Hawaii -- is the aptly named Long Island, in the state
> of New York. Here are questions about other long islands in the
> contiguous US.
>
> E1. #2 in length at about 75 miles (120 km) is Padre Island,
> which lies in the Gulf of Mexico. Which state is it in?

Texas

[Mark Brader]

Mark Brader:

> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2017-01-30,

> and should be interpreted accordingly... For further information

> see my 2016-11-26 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
> Inquisition (QFTCI*)".

well, Game 3 is over and JOSHUA KREITZER has walked away with it!
Hearty congratulations, sir!

> ** Game 3, Round 9 - History - 20th-Century Britain

> In the past week, two significant British events occurred. First,
> the legislation was introduced in the UK's Parliament to initiate
> the country's withdrawal from the EU. Second, British Prime
> Minister Theresa May became the first foreign leader to meet with
> President Donald Trump in Washington, DC. Here are some significant
> British events from the *previous* century.

> 1. Tradition often rules in Britain, and the country can take
> a long time to change something it's embraced for centuries.
> After some preparatory steps beforehand, in what year did
> Britain finally decimalize its money? The country's "Daily Mail"
> newspaper said the nation lost its soul that year.

1971. 4 for Peter, Joshua, and Erland. 3 for Calvin. 2 for Gareth.

> 2. England won its first and only FIFA World Cup in London's old
> Wembley Stadium in what year?

1966. 4 for Calvin, Gareth, Peter, Joshua, Erland, and Pete.

> 3. Britain abolished the death penalty for murder in 1965, but not
> for two other crimes. They still remained on the statute books
> until 1998 as punishable by death. Name either one of the two.

Treason, piracy with violence. 4 for Dan Blum, Calvin, Marc, Peter,
Joshua, Erland, and Pete. 3 for Gareth.

> 4. Ending centuries of on-again, off-again hostility and conflict,
> the Entente Cordiale was signed in 1904 between Britain and
> what country?

France. As Calvin said, there's a clue in the name. 4 for Dan Blum,
Calvin, Marc, Gareth, Peter, Joshua, Erland, Dan Tilque, and Pete.

> 5. At what battle in 1916 during the First World War were tanks
> introduced by the British?

Somme. 4 for Peter and Erland. 3 for Calvin.

> 6. The first transatlantic transmission of *what* took place in
> 1928, between London and New York?

Television. (Using John Logie Baird's mechanical scanning system.)

> 7. In 1945 Britain's Labour Party won a majority of seats in
> Parliament for the first time, defeating Winston Churchill's
> government. Who succeeded Churchill as prime minister?

Clement Attlee. 4 for Calvin, Gareth, Peter, Joshua, and Erland.

> 8. In 1913, in a protest at Epsom Downs Racecourse, Emily Davison
> was struck and killed by one of the horses in the race.
> It appeared that she was trying to grab a horse owned by King
> George V and plant a flag on it. What was the subject of
> her protest?

The right for women to vote. 4 for Dan Blum, Calvin, Marc, Gareth,
Peter, Joshua, Dan Tilque, and Pete.

> 9. In 1957, what became the first British colony in Africa to
> achieve independence?

Gold Coast, which became Ghana. (Accepting either name.)
4 for Erland and Jason. 3 for Dan Tilque. 1 for Calvin.

As Calvin pointed out, the question was defective. Apparently it
was really asking about the first *direct* transition from colonial
to independent status. But in 1910 South Africa was reorganized
from a group of separate British colonies into a single "dominion",
as had been done earlier in Canada and Australia. At the time
dominion status was basically an intermediate level between colonial
status and independence, and in each of these cases it led to actual
independence later (for South Africa, by 1934). But none of the
pre-1910 *colonies* became independent. Still, I am scoring "South
Africa" as almost correct and treating Calvin's comment as a second
guess for this purpose.

Egypt had also become fully independent before 1957 (which is why
the Suez crisis the previous year was possible), but it gained that
status later than South Africa; also, although under British control,
it was never officially considered a colony. So, while it's close
to being close, I am not accepting that answer.

The other guesses were just wrong, though. Tanganyika became
independent in 1961, Zanzibar, and Kenya in_1963, and the first two
merged to form Tanzania in 1964.

> 10. One of the seminal treatises of the 20th century, "The General
> Theory of Employment, Interest, and Money", was published in
> 1936, challenging classical economics. Who was its author?

John Maynard Keynes ["Kanes"]. 4 for Dan Blum, Calvin, Gareth,
Joshua, Erland, and Dan Tilque.

> ** Game 3, Round 10 - Challenge Round

> This is the challenge round, and your categories are:

> Queens
> Broncs
> Brooklyn Books
> Harlem Globetrotters
> Long Islands
> Classic Cocktails

This was the easiest round in the original game.

> * A. History: Queens

> A1. This queen is best known for having financed the voyage of
> Christopher Columbus. She was granted the title "Servant
> of God" by the Catholic Church in 1974, 470 years after
> her death. Name her.

Isabella (of Castile). 4 for everyone -- Dan Blum, Calvin, Marc,
Gareth, Peter, Joshua, Erland, Dan Tilque, Pete, and Jason.

> A2. This queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and
> Ireland was a patroness of the arts and an amateur botanist.
> (When did she find the time?) As the wife of George III,
> she also gave birth to 15 children; 13 of them survived
> to adulthood. Who was she?

Charlotte (of Mecklenburg-Strelitz). 4 for Joshua.

> * B. Science: Broncs

> Besides quarter horses, several other typically western breeds
> of horse are found competing in rodeos. From the description,
> name the breed.

> B1. This breed was named for a royal family in Spain. They are
> known for their distinct coat color, which is golden brown
> with a white mane. Both Mr. Ed and Trigger were of this
> breed. Name the breed.

Palomino. 4 for Dan Blum and Marc.

> B2. This American horse breed is known for its spotted coat
> pattern, mottled skin, and striped hooves. Its name evolved
> from the original Palouse horse, named for the Palouse
> River, which flows through Washington (state) and Idaho.
> What is the breed called?

Appaloosa. 4 for Dan Blum, Marc, and Dan Tilque.

> * C. Literature: Brooklyn Books

> Name these books. Each one has "Brooklyn" in the title.

> C1. This 1943 novel by Betty Smith focuses on an impoverished
> second-generation Irish-American girl, Francie Nolan, and
> her family during the first two decades of the 20th century.
> The novel is split into 5 parts, covering different stages
> of their lives.

"A Tree Grows in Brooklyn". 4 for Dan Blum, Marc, Joshua, Pete,
and Jason.

> C2. This 1964 cult classic by Hubert Selby Jr. is divided into
> 6 parts, each prefaced by a passage from the Bible. A film
> adaptation was released in 1989, starring Jennifer Jason
> Leigh and Stephen Lang. Name the novel.

"Last Exit to Brooklyn". Although most of the words were there,
considering that we're talking about a title I did not think "Last
Exit: Brooklyn" or "No Exit Til Brooklyn" were close enough. So,
4 for Calvin, Marc, Gareth, Joshua, and Jason.

> * D. Sports: Harlem Globetrotters

> D1. Which jazz standard, written in 1925, later became the
> theme song for the Harlem Globetrotters?

"Sweet Georgia Brown". 4 for Calvin, Marc, Gareth, Joshua, Pete,
and Jason.

> D2. From 1952 to 1995, one team was a regular opponent of the
> Harlem Globetrotters. Over that period, this team won only
> 6 times, losing more than 13,000 games to the Globetrotters.
> Give the full name of this hapless opposing team.

Washington Generals. 4 for Calvin, Marc, Gareth, Joshua, Dan Tilque,
Pete, and Jason.

> * E. Geography: Long Islands

> The longest island in the contiguous United States -- i.e. excluding
> Alaska and Hawaii -- is the aptly named Long Island, in the state
> of New York. Here are questions about other long islands in the
> contiguous US.

> E1. #2 in length at about 75 miles (120 km) is Padre Island,
> which lies in the Gulf of Mexico. Which state is it in?

Texas. 4 for Dan Blum, Marc, Peter, Joshua, Dan Tilque, Pete,
and Jason. 3 for Calvin. 2 for Gareth.

> E2. At #3, roughly 50 miles long, is an island lying off the
> coast of North Carolina between the Atlantic Ocean and
> Pamlico Sound. Name this sandy island, a favorite with
> kite-surfers and birdwatchers alike.

Hatteras I. 4 for Erland and Dan Tilque.

> * F. Miscellaneous: Classic Cocktails

> These two questions are taken from "The Fine Art of Mixing Drinks"
> by David A. Embury, published in 1948.

> F1. According to Embury, the classic Manhattan contains
> 5 parts American whiskey and 1 part of another liquor,
> plus a dash of Angostura bitters, and is garnished with a
> maraschino cherry. What is the second liquor in this recipe?

Sweet vermouth. Both words were required. 2 for Calvin.

> F2. Another of Embury's six basic drinks contains 8 parts
> cognac, 2 parts lemon juice, and 1 part Cointreau or Triple
> Sec, garnished with a twist of lemon. What is the name of
> this classic cocktail?

Sidecar. 4 for Calvin.

Scores, if there are no errors:

GAME 3 ROUNDS-> 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 BEST
TOPICS-> Can Spo Geo Art Sci Ent His Cha SIX
Joshua Kreitzer 6 0 28 20 23 24 28 28 151
Dan Blum 5 0 24 8 20 12 16 20 100
"Calvin" -- -- 16 16 4 8 31 25 100
Gareth Owen -- -- -- -- 28 27 25 18 98
Peter Smyth -- -- 24 16 16 0 28 8 92
Marc Dashevsky 0 0 20 0 20 4 12 32 88
Dan Tilque -- -- 20 0 16 0 15 20 71
Erland Sommarskog -- -- 28 0 -- -- 32 8 68
Pete Gayde -- -- -- -- 28 4 16 20 68
Jason Kreitzer 0 4 16 0 12 4 4 24 64

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Mark Brader, Toronto, m...@vex.net
"The recent explosion of tourism has ruined the
planet Arrakis for me forever." -- Spider Robinson

[Erland Sommarskog]

Erland Sommarskog (esq...@sommarskog.se) writes:
>> E2. At #3, roughly 50 miles long, is an island lying off the
>> coast of North Carolina between the Atlantic Ocean and
>> Pamlico Sound. Name this sandy island, a favorite with
>> kite-surfers and birdwatchers alike.
>
> Well, unless it is that unhabited southermost island, I've been there,
> but remember the name of all islands? I go with Hatteras.
>

After writing this, I had to look this up. Bodie Island is certainly
longer than Hatteras, but there is a catch: it is not an island, but a
peninsula. According to Wikipedia, it was an island until 1811 when a
hurricane closed the outlet that made it an island. At that time, there
was no Hatteras Island - it was part of Bodie Island. The hurricane
that separated Hatteras from Bodie was in 1846.

[Mark Brader]

Erland Sommarskog:

> After writing this, I had to look this up. Bodie Island is certainly
> longer than Hatteras, but there is a catch: it is not an island, but a
> peninsula. According to Wikipedia, it was an island until 1811 when a
> hurricane closed the outlet that made it an island. At that time, there
> was no Hatteras Island - it was part of Bodie Island. The hurricane
> that separated Hatteras from Bodie was in 1846.

You will no doubt recall this question (written by me) and answer from
QFTCI16's Final, Round 10:

| > * C. Geography History
|
| > C1. Today the main island of the Toronto Islands is variously
| > called Toronto Island or Centre Island. But in the 19th
| > century, it was called the Peninsula. What changed it?
|
| The low-lying isthmus at its eastern end was destroyed by a storm
| (in 1858). I did not actcept "it got cut off from the mainland"
| as sufficient.
|
| [in 1834] http://www.biographi.ca/bioimages/original.3559.jpg
| [in 1889] http://static.torontopubliclibrary.ca/da/images/MC/maps-r-152.jpg
| [in 2001] http://i810.photobucket.com/albums/zz28/tangledline_bucket/map2001.jpg

Evidently there was a lot of that sort of thing going on around then. :-)
--
Mark Brader "A hundred billion is *not* infinite
Toronto and it's getting less infinite all the time!"
m...@vex.net -- Isaac Asimov, "The Last Question"

[Dan Blum]

Mark Brader <m...@vex.net> wrote:

> > B1. This breed was named for a royal family in Spain. They are
> > known for their distinct coat color, which is golden brown
> > with a white mane. Both Mr. Ed and Trigger were of this
> > breed. Name the breed.

> Palomino. 4 for Dan Blum and Marc.

Is there a reference for this Spanish royal family? I couldn't find one,
although admittedly I didn't look too hard.

[Mark Brader]

Mark Brader:

>>> B1. This breed was named for a royal family in Spain. They are
>>> known for their distinct coat color, which is golden brown
>>> with a white mane. Both Mr. Ed and Trigger were of this
>>> breed. Name the breed.

>> Palomino. 4 for Dan Blum and Marc.

Dan Blum:
> Is there a reference for this Spanish royal family? I couldn't find one...

Me neither. Dictionaries agree that the name derives from a Spanish
word for "dove": as the American Heritage put it, "the light coats
of palominos being likened to the pale plumage of pigeons". Googling
specifically for "palomino" together with "royal" or "royalty",
I find that <answer A1> was particularly fond of these horses and
kept a royal herd of 100 of them, but that has nothing to do with
how they were named.

Sorry about that.
--
Mark Brader, Toronto | "Close your tag and give it a rest, Jason"
m...@vex.net | --FoxTrot (Bill Amend)

[Calvin]

On Thursday, June 1, 2017 at 12:34:35 PM UTC+10, Mark Brader wrote:

> > 9. In 1957, what became the first British colony in Africa to
> > achieve independence?
>
> Gold Coast, which became Ghana. (Accepting either name.)
> 4 for Erland and Jason. 3 for Dan Tilque. 1 for Calvin.
>
> As Calvin pointed out, the question was defective. Apparently it
> was really asking about the first *direct* transition from colonial
> to independent status. But in 1910 South Africa was reorganized
> from a group of separate British colonies into a single "dominion",
> as had been done earlier in Canada and Australia. At the time
> dominion status was basically an intermediate level between colonial
> status and independence, and in each of these cases it led to actual
> independence later (for South Africa, by 1934). But none of the
> pre-1910 *colonies* became independent. Still, I am scoring "South
> Africa" as almost correct and treating Calvin's comment as a second
> guess for this purpose.

Thank you, for both the explanantion and the point.

cheers,
calvin