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Calvin
Sep 11, 2011, 8:33:33 PM9/11/11
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1 Sean Penn and Susan Sarandon co-starred in which 1995 film?
2 How much does one litre of water weigh?
3 Who is Kelly Preston's actor husband?
4 Budapest and Belgrade lie on which river?
5 What is the name of the stone at the top of an arch?
6 Norwegian Roald Amundsen was the first man to do what?
7 What is a kepi?
8 Of which US state was Jimmy Carter governor before becoming President?
9 Which American company was the first to advertise on a blimp?
10 Rene Artois was the lead character in which 1980s British sitcom?
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cheers,
calvin
Stan Brown
Sep 11, 2011, 10:03:17 PM9/11/11
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On Mon, 12 Sep 2011 10:33:33 +1000, Calvin wrote:
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> 1 Sean Penn and Susan Sarandon co-starred in which 1995 film?
/Dead Man Walking/
>
> 1 Sean Penn and Susan Sarandon co-starred in which 1995 film?
> 2 How much does one litre of water weigh?
> 3 Who is Kelly Preston's actor husband?
> 4 Budapest and Belgrade lie on which river?
> 5 What is the name of the stone at the top of an arch?
> 6 Norwegian Roald Amundsen was the first man to do what?
> 7 What is a kepi?
> 8 Of which US state was Jimmy Carter governor before becoming President?
> 9 Which American company was the first to advertise on a blimp?
> 10 Rene Artois was the lead character in which 1980s British sitcom?
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swp
Sep 11, 2011, 10:24:34 PM9/11/11
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On Sunday, September 11, 2011 8:33:33 PM UTC-4, Calvin wrote:
> 1 Sean Penn and Susan Sarandon co-starred in which 1995 film?
dead man walking
> 1 Sean Penn and Susan Sarandon co-starred in which 1995 film?
> 2 How much does one litre of water weigh?
> 3 Who is Kelly Preston's actor husband?
> 4 Budapest and Belgrade lie on which river?
> 5 What is the name of the stone at the top of an arch?
> 6 Norwegian Roald Amundsen was the first man to do what?
> 7 What is a kepi?
> 8 Of which US state was Jimmy Carter governor before becoming President?
> 9 Which American company was the first to advertise on a blimp?
> 10 Rene Artois was the lead character in which 1980s British sitcom?
swp
Marc Dashevsky
Sep 11, 2011, 10:36:51 PM9/11/11
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In article <op.v1n6h...@04233-jyhzp1s.staff.ad.bond.edu.au>, cal...@phlegm.com says...
> 2 How much does one litre of water weigh?
~1 pound (I learned this from backpacking)
> 3 Who is Kelly Preston's actor husband?
John Travolta
> 4 Budapest and Belgrade lie on which river?
Danube
> 5 What is the name of the stone at the top of an arch?
keystone
> 6 Norwegian Roald Amundsen was the first man to do what?
reach the south pole
> 7 What is a kepi?
a type of military cap
> 8 Of which US state was Jimmy Carter governor before becoming President?
Georgia
> 9 Which American company was the first to advertise on a blimp?
Goodyear
> 10 Rene Artois was the lead character in which 1980s British sitcom?
I know his sister Stella
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> 1 Sean Penn and Susan Sarandon co-starred in which 1995 film?
Dead Man Walking
> 2 How much does one litre of water weigh?
> 3 Who is Kelly Preston's actor husband?
> 4 Budapest and Belgrade lie on which river?
> 5 What is the name of the stone at the top of an arch?
> 6 Norwegian Roald Amundsen was the first man to do what?
> 7 What is a kepi?
> 8 Of which US state was Jimmy Carter governor before becoming President?
> 9 Which American company was the first to advertise on a blimp?
> 10 Rene Artois was the lead character in which 1980s British sitcom?
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Marc Dashevsky
Sep 11, 2011, 10:38:48 PM9/11/11
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In article <MPG.28d73a526...@news.supernews.com>, use...@MarcDashevsky.com says...
> In article <op.v1n6h...@04233-jyhzp1s.staff.ad.bond.edu.au>, cal...@phlegm.com says...
> > 1 Sean Penn and Susan Sarandon co-starred in which 1995 film?
> Dead Man Walking
>
> > 2 How much does one litre of water weigh?
> ~1 pound (I learned this from backpacking)
I guess I unlearned it by a factor of two.
> > 1 Sean Penn and Susan Sarandon co-starred in which 1995 film?
> Dead Man Walking
>
> > 2 How much does one litre of water weigh?
> ~1 pound (I learned this from backpacking)
Rob Parker
Sep 11, 2011, 11:02:10 PM9/11/11
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> 1 Sean Penn and Susan Sarandon co-starred in which 1995 film?
no idea
> 2 How much does one litre of water weigh?
> 3 Who is Kelly Preston's actor husband?
> 4 Budapest and Belgrade lie on which river?
> 5 What is the name of the stone at the top of an arch?
> 6 Norwegian Roald Amundsen was the first man to do what?
> 7 What is a kepi?
back to cover the neck (worn by the French Foreign Legion)
> 8 Of which US state was Jimmy Carter governor before becoming President?
> 9 Which American company was the first to advertise on a blimp?
> 10 Rene Artois was the lead character in which 1980s British sitcom?
Rob
Dan Tilque
Sep 12, 2011, 12:23:19 AM9/12/11
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Calvin wrote:
>
>
> 1 Sean Penn and Susan Sarandon co-starred in which 1995 film?
> 2 How much does one litre of water weigh?
>
>
> 1 Sean Penn and Susan Sarandon co-starred in which 1995 film?
> 2 How much does one litre of water weigh?
1 kilogram
> 3 Who is Kelly Preston's actor husband?
> 4 Budapest and Belgrade lie on which river?
Danube
> 5 What is the name of the stone at the top of an arch?
keystone
> 6 Norwegian Roald Amundsen was the first man to do what?
reach the south pole
> 7 What is a kepi?
a hat
> 8 Of which US state was Jimmy Carter governor before becoming President?
Georgia
> 9 Which American company was the first to advertise on a blimp?
Goodyear Tires
> 10 Rene Artois was the lead character in which 1980s British sitcom?
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John Masters
Sep 12, 2011, 1:09:30 AM9/12/11
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On 2011-09-12 00:33:33 +0000, Calvin said:
> 1 Sean Penn and Susan Sarandon co-starred in which 1995 film?
Dead Man Walking
> 1 Sean Penn and Susan Sarandon co-starred in which 1995 film?
> 2 How much does one litre of water weigh?
> 3 Who is Kelly Preston's actor husband?
> 4 Budapest and Belgrade lie on which river?
> 5 What is the name of the stone at the top of an arch?
> 6 Norwegian Roald Amundsen was the first man to do what?
> 7 What is a kepi?
> 8 Of which US state was Jimmy Carter governor before becoming President?
> 9 Which American company was the first to advertise on a blimp?
> 10 Rene Artois was the lead character in which 1980s British sitcom?
Mark Brader
Sep 12, 2011, 1:36:14 AM9/12/11
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"Calvin":
> 1 Sean Penn and Susan Sarandon co-starred in which 1995 film?
> 1 Sean Penn and Susan Sarandon co-starred in which 1995 film?
Dean Man Walking?
> 2 How much does one litre of water weigh?
Rather than give a smartass answer that's actually correct, I'll say
a kilogram, because that's what you want.
> 3 Who is Kelly Preston's actor husband?
Johnson.
> 4 Budapest and Belgrade lie on which river?
Danube.
> 5 What is the name of the stone at the top of an arch?
Keystone.
> 6 Norwegian Roald Amundsen was the first man to do what?
At least two notable things. Lead an expedition to the South Pole;
lead an expedition through the Northwest Passage.
> 7 What is a kepi?
French military hat.
> 8 Of which US state was Jimmy Carter governor before becoming President?
Georgia.
> 9 Which American company was the first to advertise on a blimp?
Goodyear?
> 10 Rene Artois was the lead character in which 1980s British sitcom?
"Allo Allo".
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Erland Sommarskog
Sep 12, 2011, 4:30:13 AM9/12/11
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1 kg. At least if the temperature is 4°C.
> 4 Budapest and Belgrade lie on which river?
Danube
> 6 Norwegian Roald Amundsen was the first man to do what?
Reach the south pole.
> 8 Of which US state was Jimmy Carter governor before becoming
> President?
Georgia
> 10 Rene Artois was the lead character in which 1980s British sitcom?
Is he a sister of Stella by chance?
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Erland Sommarskog, Stockholm, esq...@sommarskog.se
> 4 Budapest and Belgrade lie on which river?
> 6 Norwegian Roald Amundsen was the first man to do what?
> 8 Of which US state was Jimmy Carter governor before becoming
> President?
> 10 Rene Artois was the lead character in which 1980s British sitcom?
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Erland Sommarskog, Stockholm, esq...@sommarskog.se
David
Sep 12, 2011, 4:55:43 AM9/12/11
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> 2 How much does one litre of water weigh?
1 Kilogram
> 4 Budapest and Belgrade lie on which river?
> 5 What is the name of the stone at the top of an arch?
> 6 Norwegian Roald Amundsen was the first man to do what?
> 7 What is a kepi?
> 9 Which American company was the first to advertise on a blimp?
> 10 Rene Artois was the lead character in which 1980s British sitcom?
Rob Parker
Sep 12, 2011, 9:11:17 AM9/12/11
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"Erland Sommarskog" <esq...@sommarskog.se> wrote in message
news:Xns9F5E6AD9D...@127.0.0.1...
>> 10 Rene Artois was the lead character in which 1980s British sitcom?
>
> Is he a sister of Stella by chance?
Like it ;-)
>
> Is he a sister of Stella by chance?
[But it's not what Calvin wants]
Rob
Joachim Parsch
Sep 12, 2011, 11:07:38 AM9/12/11
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Calvin schrieb:
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> 1 Sean Penn and Susan Sarandon co-starred in which 1995 film?
Dead Man walking.
> 1 Sean Penn and Susan Sarandon co-starred in which 1995 film?
> 2 How much does one litre of water weigh?
> 3 Who is Kelly Preston's actor husband?
> 4 Budapest and Belgrade lie on which river?
> 5 What is the name of the stone at the top of an arch?
> 6 Norwegian Roald Amundsen was the first man to do what?
> 7 What is a kepi?
> 8 Of which US state was Jimmy Carter governor before becoming President?
> 9 Which American company was the first to advertise on a blimp?
> 10 Rene Artois was the lead character in which 1980s British sitcom?
Peter Smyth
Sep 12, 2011, 2:14:38 PM9/12/11
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"Calvin" wrote in message
news:op.v1n6h...@04233-jyhzp1s.staff.ad.bond.edu.au...
Peter Smyth
news:op.v1n6h...@04233-jyhzp1s.staff.ad.bond.edu.au...
>
>1 Sean Penn and Susan Sarandon co-starred in which 1995 film?
>2 How much does one litre of water weigh?
1kg
>1 Sean Penn and Susan Sarandon co-starred in which 1995 film?
>2 How much does one litre of water weigh?
>3 Who is Kelly Preston's actor husband?
John Travolta
>4 Budapest and Belgrade lie on which river?
Volga
>5 What is the name of the stone at the top of an arch?
Keystone
>6 Norwegian Roald Amundsen was the first man to do what?
reach the South Pole
>7 What is a kepi?
>8 Of which US state was Jimmy Carter governor before becoming President?
Georgia
>8 Of which US state was Jimmy Carter governor before becoming President?
>9 Which American company was the first to advertise on a blimp?
Goodyear
>10 Rene Artois was the lead character in which 1980s British sitcom?
Allo Allo
Peter Smyth
Calvin
Sep 12, 2011, 6:06:08 PM9/12/11
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On Mon, 12 Sep 2011 18:30:13 +1000, Erland Sommarskog
<esq...@sommarskog.se> wrote:
> Calvin (cal...@phlegm.com) writes:
>> 10 Rene Artois was the lead character in which 1980s British sitcom?
> Is he a sister of Stella by chance?
I sampled her delights last night :-)
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cheers,
calvin
<esq...@sommarskog.se> wrote:
> Calvin (cal...@phlegm.com) writes:
>> 10 Rene Artois was the lead character in which 1980s British sitcom?
> Is he a sister of Stella by chance?
--
cheers,
calvin
Jeffrey Turner
Sep 12, 2011, 10:49:21 PM9/12/11
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On 9/11/2011 8:33 PM, Calvin wrote:
>
>
> 1 Sean Penn and Susan Sarandon co-starred in which 1995 film?
Desperately Seeking Susan
>
>
> 1 Sean Penn and Susan Sarandon co-starred in which 1995 film?
> 2 How much does one litre of water weigh?
one kilogram*
> 3 Who is Kelly Preston's actor husband?
> 4 Budapest and Belgrade lie on which river?
Rhine
> 4 Budapest and Belgrade lie on which river?
> 5 What is the name of the stone at the top of an arch?
keystone
> 6 Norwegian Roald Amundsen was the first man to do what?
reach the north pole
> 7 What is a kepi?
a hat
> 8 Of which US state was Jimmy Carter governor before becoming President?
Georgia
> 9 Which American company was the first to advertise on a blimp?
Goodyear
> 10 Rene Artois was the lead character in which 1980s British sitcom?
--Jeff
Calvin
Sep 14, 2011, 6:59:18 PM9/14/11
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On Mon, 12 Sep 2011 10:33:33 +1000, Calvin <cal...@phlegm.com> wrote:
> 1 Sean Penn and Susan Sarandon co-starred in which 1995 film?
Dead Man Walking
> 1 Sean Penn and Susan Sarandon co-starred in which 1995 film?
6/12
> 2 How much does one litre of water weigh?
11/12
It can vary slightly according to temp and altitude of course.
> 3 Who is Kelly Preston's actor husband?
3/12
> 4 Budapest and Belgrade lie on which river?
8/12
> 5 What is the name of the stone at the top of an arch?
10/12
> 6 Norwegian Roald Amundsen was the first man to do what?
10/12
Other correct answers include reaching both poles and traversing the
Northwest Passage.
> 7 What is a kepi?
8/12
> 8 Of which US state was Jimmy Carter governor before becoming President?
10/12
> 9 Which American company was the first to advertise on a blimp?
9/12
> 10 Rene Artois was the lead character in which 1980s British sitcom?
7/12
Listen very carefully, I shall say zis only once...
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q5 Q6 Q7 Q8 Q9 Q10 TOTAL Quiz 164
- - - - - - - - - - --- ----------
0 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 7 Dan Tilque
0 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 7 David
0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 4 Erland S
0 1 0 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 5 Jeffrey Turner
1 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 4 Joachim Parsch
1 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 5 John Masters
1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 8 Marc Dashevsky
1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 9 Mark Brader
0 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 7 Peter Smyth
0 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 8 Rob Parker
1 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 8 Stan Brown
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 10 Stephen Perry
- - - - - - - - - - --- ----------
6 11 3 8 10 10 8 10 9 7 82 68%
And Stephen's clear round takes it.
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cheers,
calvin
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