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RQFTCI03 Game 9 Rounds 2-3: TV pets, superstitions
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Mark Brader
Feb 6, 2021, 1:04:22 AM2/6/21
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These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2003-03-17,
and should be interpreted accordingly. All questions were written
by members of the Usual Suspects, but have been reformatted and
may have been retyped and/or edited by me. I will reveal the
correct answers in about 3 days.
For further information, including an explanation of the """
notation that may appear in these rounds, see my 2020-06-23
companion posting on "Reposted Questions from the Canadian
Inquisition (RQFTCI*)".
I did not write these rounds.
* Game 9, Round 2 - Entertainment - TV Animals
Give the *names* of the TV animal characters from the two-page handout:
http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/o9/2/pets.pdf
All humans are excluded, as well as anything not a living creature.
Name the TV shows as well if you like for fun, but for no points.
I've sorted the round in order of the handout. There were 7 decoys,
which are now interspersed with the others.
1. A.
2. B (decoy)
3. C.
4. D.
5. E (decoy)
6. F.
7. G.
8. H (decoy)
9. I (decoy)
10. J.
11. K (decoy)
12. L.
13. M.
14. N.
15. O (decoy)
16. P.
17. Q (decoy)
* Game 9, Round 3 - Miscellaneous - Superstitions
These questions pertain to some common superstitions. You may
assume the word "supposedly" as appropriate.
1. If a girl peels an apple without breaking the peel, then throws
it over her left shoulder, what will be revealed to her?
2. What is foretold by a bird in the house?
3. When does a match bring bad luck?
4. What superstition is associated with a hunchback?
5. How did 13 guests at dinner come to be considered unlucky?
6. What effect can be achieved by touching the father of a bastard,
sticking a snail on a thorn, or burying a bean?
7. Theatrical superstition has people saying "the Scottish play"
as a substitute for what?
8. Complete this warning: "Sing before breakfast..."
9. What is it said to mean if your ear tingles or burns?
10. What is said to be unlucky to everyone except people born
in October?
--
Mark Brader | "...she was quite surprised to find that she remained
Toronto | the same size: to be sure, this generally happens
m...@vex.net | when one eats cake, but..." --Lewis Carroll
My text in this article is in the public domain.
and should be interpreted accordingly. All questions were written
by members of the Usual Suspects, but have been reformatted and
may have been retyped and/or edited by me. I will reveal the
correct answers in about 3 days.
For further information, including an explanation of the """
notation that may appear in these rounds, see my 2020-06-23
companion posting on "Reposted Questions from the Canadian
Inquisition (RQFTCI*)".
I did not write these rounds.
* Game 9, Round 2 - Entertainment - TV Animals
Give the *names* of the TV animal characters from the two-page handout:
http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/o9/2/pets.pdf
All humans are excluded, as well as anything not a living creature.
Name the TV shows as well if you like for fun, but for no points.
I've sorted the round in order of the handout. There were 7 decoys,
which are now interspersed with the others.
1. A.
2. B (decoy)
3. C.
4. D.
5. E (decoy)
6. F.
7. G.
8. H (decoy)
9. I (decoy)
10. J.
11. K (decoy)
12. L.
13. M.
14. N.
15. O (decoy)
16. P.
17. Q (decoy)
* Game 9, Round 3 - Miscellaneous - Superstitions
These questions pertain to some common superstitions. You may
assume the word "supposedly" as appropriate.
1. If a girl peels an apple without breaking the peel, then throws
it over her left shoulder, what will be revealed to her?
2. What is foretold by a bird in the house?
3. When does a match bring bad luck?
4. What superstition is associated with a hunchback?
5. How did 13 guests at dinner come to be considered unlucky?
6. What effect can be achieved by touching the father of a bastard,
sticking a snail on a thorn, or burying a bean?
7. Theatrical superstition has people saying "the Scottish play"
as a substitute for what?
8. Complete this warning: "Sing before breakfast..."
9. What is it said to mean if your ear tingles or burns?
10. What is said to be unlucky to everyone except people born
in October?
--
Mark Brader | "...she was quite surprised to find that she remained
Toronto | the same size: to be sure, this generally happens
m...@vex.net | when one eats cake, but..." --Lewis Carroll
My text in this article is in the public domain.
Erland Sommarskog
Feb 6, 2021, 5:05:34 AM2/6/21
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> 3. When does a match bring bad luck?
When it puts your house fire.
> 5. How did 13 guests at dinner come to be considered unlucky?
> 7. Theatrical superstition has people saying "the Scottish play"
> as a substitute for what?
Dan Blum
Feb 6, 2021, 10:10:18 AM2/6/21
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> 3. C.
Snowball
> 4. D.
Eddie
> 10. J.
Salem
> 12. L.
Spot
> 13. M.
Astro
> 14. N.
Flipper
> * Game 9, Round 3 - Miscellaneous - Superstitions
> 2. What is foretold by a bird in the house?
death
> 3. When does a match bring bad luck?
when it doesn't light on the first try
> 5. How did 13 guests at dinner come to be considered unlucky?
the Last Supper
> 7. Theatrical superstition has people saying "the Scottish play"
> as a substitute for what?
Macbeth
> 8. Complete this warning: "Sing before breakfast..."
cry before dinner
> 9. What is it said to mean if your ear tingles or burns?
someone is talking about you
--
_______________________________________________________________________
Dan Blum to...@panix.com
"I wouldn't have believed it myself if I hadn't just made it up."
Snowball
> 4. D.
Eddie
> 10. J.
Salem
> 12. L.
Spot
> 13. M.
Astro
> 14. N.
Flipper
> * Game 9, Round 3 - Miscellaneous - Superstitions
> 1. If a girl peels an apple without breaking the peel, then throws
> it over her left shoulder, what will be revealed to her?
The first initial of the man who will marry her
> it over her left shoulder, what will be revealed to her?
> 2. What is foretold by a bird in the house?
> 3. When does a match bring bad luck?
> 5. How did 13 guests at dinner come to be considered unlucky?
> 7. Theatrical superstition has people saying "the Scottish play"
> as a substitute for what?
> 8. Complete this warning: "Sing before breakfast..."
> 9. What is it said to mean if your ear tingles or burns?
--
_______________________________________________________________________
Dan Blum to...@panix.com
"I wouldn't have believed it myself if I hadn't just made it up."
Joshua Kreitzer
Feb 6, 2021, 11:00:31 AM2/6/21
to
m...@vex.net (Mark Brader) wrote in
news:VbqdnWvBL9L9rIP9...@giganews.com:
> * Game 9, Round 2 - Entertainment - TV Animals
>
> Give the *names* of the TV animal characters from the two-page
> handout:
>
> http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/o9/2/pets.pdf
>
> All humans are excluded, as well as anything not a living creature.
> Name the TV shows as well if you like for fun, but for no points.
>
> 1. A.
Tiger
> 3. C.
Snowball
> 4. D.
Eddie
> 5. E (decoy)
Dino
> 9. I (decoy)
Santa's Little Helper
> 10. J.
Salem
> 13. M.
Astro
> 14. N.
Flipper
> 15. O (decoy)
Fred
> * Game 9, Round 3 - Miscellaneous - Superstitions
>
> These questions pertain to some common superstitions. You may
> assume the word "supposedly" as appropriate.
>
> 1. If a girl peels an apple without breaking the peel, then throws
> it over her left shoulder, what will be revealed to her?
her future husband's name
> 2. What is foretold by a bird in the house?
death
> 3. When does a match bring bad luck?
when used to light 3 cigarettes
> 5. How did 13 guests at dinner come to be considered unlucky?
from Jesus and the 12 apostles at the Last Supper
> 7. Theatrical superstition has people saying "the Scottish play"
> as a substitute for what?
"Macbeth"
> 8. Complete this warning: "Sing before breakfast..."
cry before dinner
> 9. What is it said to mean if your ear tingles or burns?
--
Joshua Kreitzer
grom...@hotmail.com
news:VbqdnWvBL9L9rIP9...@giganews.com:
> * Game 9, Round 2 - Entertainment - TV Animals
>
> Give the *names* of the TV animal characters from the two-page
> handout:
>
> http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/o9/2/pets.pdf
>
> All humans are excluded, as well as anything not a living creature.
> Name the TV shows as well if you like for fun, but for no points.
>
Tiger
> 3. C.
Snowball
> 4. D.
Eddie
Dino
> 9. I (decoy)
Santa's Little Helper
> 10. J.
Salem
> 13. M.
Astro
> 14. N.
Flipper
Fred
> * Game 9, Round 3 - Miscellaneous - Superstitions
>
> These questions pertain to some common superstitions. You may
> assume the word "supposedly" as appropriate.
>
> 1. If a girl peels an apple without breaking the peel, then throws
> it over her left shoulder, what will be revealed to her?
> 2. What is foretold by a bird in the house?
> 3. When does a match bring bad luck?
> 5. How did 13 guests at dinner come to be considered unlucky?
> 7. Theatrical superstition has people saying "the Scottish play"
> as a substitute for what?
> 8. Complete this warning: "Sing before breakfast..."
> 9. What is it said to mean if your ear tingles or burns?
someone is talking about you
> 10. What is said to be unlucky to everyone except people born
> in October?
having a birthday party in October
> in October?
--
Joshua Kreitzer
grom...@hotmail.com
Dan Tilque
Feb 6, 2021, 2:33:56 PM2/6/21
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On 2/5/21 10:04 PM, Mark Brader wrote:
>
>
> * Game 9, Round 2 - Entertainment - TV Animals
>
> Give the *names* of the TV animal characters from the two-page handout:
>
> http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/o9/2/pets.pdf
>
> All humans are excluded, as well as anything not a living creature.
> Name the TV shows as well if you like for fun, but for no points.
>
> I've sorted the round in order of the handout. There were 7 decoys,
> which are now interspersed with the others.
>
> 1. A.
> 2. B (decoy)
> 3. C.
> 4. D.
> 5. E (decoy)
> 6. F.
> 7. G.
> 8. H (decoy)
> 9. I (decoy)
> 10. J.
> 11. K (decoy)
> 12. L.
> 13. M.
Astro
>
>
> * Game 9, Round 2 - Entertainment - TV Animals
>
> Give the *names* of the TV animal characters from the two-page handout:
>
> http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/o9/2/pets.pdf
>
> All humans are excluded, as well as anything not a living creature.
> Name the TV shows as well if you like for fun, but for no points.
>
> I've sorted the round in order of the handout. There were 7 decoys,
> which are now interspersed with the others.
>
> 1. A.
> 2. B (decoy)
> 3. C.
> 4. D.
> 5. E (decoy)
> 6. F.
> 7. G.
> 8. H (decoy)
> 9. I (decoy)
> 10. J.
> 11. K (decoy)
> 12. L.
> 13. M.
> 14. N.
Flipper
> 15. O (decoy)
> 16. P.
> 17. Q (decoy)
>
>
> * Game 9, Round 3 - Miscellaneous - Superstitions
>
> These questions pertain to some common superstitions. You may
> assume the word "supposedly" as appropriate.
>
> 1. If a girl peels an apple without breaking the peel, then throws
> it over her left shoulder, what will be revealed to her?
>
> 2. What is foretold by a bird in the house?
>
> 3. When does a match bring bad luck?
>
> 4. What superstition is associated with a hunchback?
>
> 5. How did 13 guests at dinner come to be considered unlucky?
>
> 6. What effect can be achieved by touching the father of a bastard,
> sticking a snail on a thorn, or burying a bean?
>
> 7. Theatrical superstition has people saying "the Scottish play"
> as a substitute for what?
>
> 8. Complete this warning: "Sing before breakfast..."
>
> 9. What is it said to mean if your ear tingles or burns?
someone is talking about you
>
>
> 10. What is said to be unlucky to everyone except people born
> in October?
>
--
Dan Tilque
> in October?
>
--
Pete Gayde
Feb 7, 2021, 4:45:27 PM2/7/21
to
Mark Brader wrote:
> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2003-03-17,
> and should be interpreted accordingly. All questions were written
> by members of the Usual Suspects, but have been reformatted and
> may have been retyped and/or edited by me. I will reveal the
> correct answers in about 3 days.
>
> For further information, including an explanation of the """
> notation that may appear in these rounds, see my 2020-06-23
> companion posting on "Reposted Questions from the Canadian
> Inquisition (RQFTCI*)".
>
>
> I did not write these rounds.
>
>
> * Game 9, Round 2 - Entertainment - TV Animals
>
> Give the *names* of the TV animal characters from the two-page handout:
>
> http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/o9/2/pets.pdf
>
> All humans are excluded, as well as anything not a living creature.
> Name the TV shows as well if you like for fun, but for no points.
>
> I've sorted the round in order of the handout. There were 7 decoys,
> which are now interspersed with the others.
>
> 1. A.
> 2. B (decoy)
> 3. C.
Itchy; Scratchy
> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2003-03-17,
> and should be interpreted accordingly. All questions were written
> by members of the Usual Suspects, but have been reformatted and
> may have been retyped and/or edited by me. I will reveal the
> correct answers in about 3 days.
>
> For further information, including an explanation of the """
> notation that may appear in these rounds, see my 2020-06-23
> companion posting on "Reposted Questions from the Canadian
> Inquisition (RQFTCI*)".
>
>
> I did not write these rounds.
>
>
> * Game 9, Round 2 - Entertainment - TV Animals
>
> Give the *names* of the TV animal characters from the two-page handout:
>
> http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/o9/2/pets.pdf
>
> All humans are excluded, as well as anything not a living creature.
> Name the TV shows as well if you like for fun, but for no points.
>
> I've sorted the round in order of the handout. There were 7 decoys,
> which are now interspersed with the others.
>
> 1. A.
> 2. B (decoy)
> 3. C.
> 4. D.
> 5. E (decoy)
> 6. F.
> 7. G.
Scout
> 8. H (decoy)
> 9. I (decoy)
> 10. J.
> 11. K (decoy)
> 12. L.
> 13. M.
> 14. N.
Flipper
> 15. O (decoy)
> 16. P.
> 17. Q (decoy)
>
>
> * Game 9, Round 3 - Miscellaneous - Superstitions
>
> These questions pertain to some common superstitions. You may
> assume the word "supposedly" as appropriate.
>
> 1. If a girl peels an apple without breaking the peel, then throws
> it over her left shoulder, what will be revealed to her?
>
> 2. What is foretold by a bird in the house?
>
> 3. When does a match bring bad luck?
>
> 4. What superstition is associated with a hunchback?
>
> 5. How did 13 guests at dinner come to be considered unlucky?
>
> 6. What effect can be achieved by touching the father of a bastard,
> sticking a snail on a thorn, or burying a bean?
>
> 7. Theatrical superstition has people saying "the Scottish play"
> as a substitute for what?
>
> 8. Complete this warning: "Sing before breakfast..."
>
> 9. What is it said to mean if your ear tingles or burns?
>
> 10. What is said to be unlucky to everyone except people born
> in October?
>
Pete Gayde
Mark Brader
Feb 9, 2021, 12:01:16 AM2/9/21
to
Mark Brader:
> * Game 9, Round 2 - Entertainment - TV Animals
> Give the *names* of the TV animal characters from the two-page handout:
> http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/o9/2/pets.pdf
> All humans are excluded, as well as anything not a living creature.
> Name the TV shows as well if you like for fun, but for no points.
> I've sorted the round in order of the handout. There were 7 decoys,
> which are now interspersed with the others.
> 1. A.
Tiger (with Alice; "The Brady Bunch"). 4 for Joshua.
> 2. B (decoy)
Marcel (with Rachel; "Friends").
> 3. C.
Snowball II (or V, but anything with "Snowball" was acceptable).
(With Homer; "The Simpsons"). 4 for Dan Blum and Joshua.
> 4. D.
Eddie ("Frasier", as you see). 4 for Dan Blum and Joshua.
> 5. E (decoy)
Dino ("The Flintstones"). Joshua and Pete got this.
> 6. F.
Murray (with cast of "Mad About You").
> 7. G.
Scout (with Tonto; "The Lone Ranger"). 4 for Pete.
> 8. H (decoy)
Fang or Agent K13 (with agents 99 and 86; "Get Smart").
> 9. I (decoy)
Santa's Little Helper ("The Simpsons"). Joshua and Pete got this.
> 10. J.
Salem (with Sabrina; "Sabrina, the Teenage Witch"). 4 for Dan Blum
and Joshua.
> 11. K (decoy)
Buster (with Kevin; "The Wonder Years").
> 12. L.
Spot (with Data; "Star Trek: The Next Generation"). 4 for Dan Blum.
> 13. M.
Astro or Tralfaz (with Elroy; "The Jetsons"). 4 for Dan Blum,
Joshua, Dan Tilque, and Pete.
> 14. N.
Flipper (with Bud and Sandy; "Flipper"). 4 for Dan Blum, Joshua,
Dan Tilque, and Pete.
> 15. O (decoy)
Fred (with Baretta; "Baretta"). Joshua got this.
> 16. P.
Happy (with cast of "7th Heaven").
> 17. Q (decoy)
Tornado (with Zorro; "Zorro" (1957-59)).
> * Game 9, Round 3 - Miscellaneous - Superstitions
> These questions pertain to some common superstitions. You may
> assume the word "supposedly" as appropriate.
> 1. If a girl peels an apple without breaking the peel, then throws
> it over her left shoulder, what will be revealed to her?
The initial or identity of her future husband or true love.
4 for Dan Blum, Joshua, and Pete.
> 2. What is foretold by a bird in the house?
The death of someone in the household. 4 for Dan Blum and Joshua.
> 3. When does a match bring bad luck?
When used to light 3 cigarettes. 4 for Joshua and Pete.
#If it's World War I and you're in the trenches, that might be a safety
#rule rather than a superstition. At least it, yes, supposedly was.
> 4. What superstition is associated with a hunchback?
It's good luck to touch or rub his hump.
> 5. How did 13 guests at dinner come to be considered unlucky?
From the 13 diners at the Last Supper. One entrant specifically
related this to the famous painting of the event; I've found no
support for this on the web and have scored the answer is almost
correct. 4 for everyone -- Erland, Dan Blum, Joshua, Dan Tilque,
and Pete.
> 6. What effect can be achieved by touching the father of a bastard,
> sticking a snail on a thorn, or burying a bean?
The removal of warts.
> 7. Theatrical superstition has people saying "the Scottish play"
> as a substitute for what?
"Macbeth". 4 for everyone.
> 8. Complete this warning: "Sing before breakfast..."
"Cry before supper" or "weep before night" or anything similar.
4 for Dan Blum and Joshua.
> 9. What is it said to mean if your ear tingles or burns?
Someone is talking about you. 4 for Dan Blum, Joshua, Dan Tilque,
and Pete.
> 10. What is said to be unlucky to everyone except people born
> in October?
An opal.
When this was posted in 2008, one entrant answered with "claiming to
have been born in October"; this time, he tried "having a birthday
party in October"!
Scores, if there are no errors:
GAME 9 ROUNDS-> 2 3 TOTALS
TOPICS-> Ent Mis
Joshua Kreitzer 24 28 52
Dan Blum 24 24 48
Pete Gayde 12 20 32
Dan Tilque 8 12 20
Erland Sommarskog 0 8 8
--
Mark Brader, Toronto | "I conducted a Usenet poll ... on this subject ...
m...@vex.net | Laura is single. By a 2-1 margin." --Ken Perlow
> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2003-03-17,
> and should be interpreted accordingly... For further information...
> see my 2020-06-23 companion posting on "Reposted Questions from
> the Canadian Inquisition (RQFTCI*)".
> I did not write these rounds.
In fact, I did not write any part of this game.
> the Canadian Inquisition (RQFTCI*)".
> I did not write these rounds.
> * Game 9, Round 2 - Entertainment - TV Animals
> Give the *names* of the TV animal characters from the two-page handout:
> http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/o9/2/pets.pdf
> All humans are excluded, as well as anything not a living creature.
> Name the TV shows as well if you like for fun, but for no points.
> I've sorted the round in order of the handout. There were 7 decoys,
> which are now interspersed with the others.
> 1. A.
> 2. B (decoy)
Marcel (with Rachel; "Friends").
> 3. C.
Snowball II (or V, but anything with "Snowball" was acceptable).
(With Homer; "The Simpsons"). 4 for Dan Blum and Joshua.
> 4. D.
Eddie ("Frasier", as you see). 4 for Dan Blum and Joshua.
> 5. E (decoy)
Dino ("The Flintstones"). Joshua and Pete got this.
> 6. F.
Murray (with cast of "Mad About You").
> 7. G.
Scout (with Tonto; "The Lone Ranger"). 4 for Pete.
> 8. H (decoy)
Fang or Agent K13 (with agents 99 and 86; "Get Smart").
> 9. I (decoy)
Santa's Little Helper ("The Simpsons"). Joshua and Pete got this.
> 10. J.
Salem (with Sabrina; "Sabrina, the Teenage Witch"). 4 for Dan Blum
and Joshua.
> 11. K (decoy)
Buster (with Kevin; "The Wonder Years").
> 12. L.
Spot (with Data; "Star Trek: The Next Generation"). 4 for Dan Blum.
> 13. M.
Astro or Tralfaz (with Elroy; "The Jetsons"). 4 for Dan Blum,
Joshua, Dan Tilque, and Pete.
> 14. N.
Flipper (with Bud and Sandy; "Flipper"). 4 for Dan Blum, Joshua,
Dan Tilque, and Pete.
> 15. O (decoy)
Fred (with Baretta; "Baretta"). Joshua got this.
> 16. P.
Happy (with cast of "7th Heaven").
> 17. Q (decoy)
Tornado (with Zorro; "Zorro" (1957-59)).
> * Game 9, Round 3 - Miscellaneous - Superstitions
> These questions pertain to some common superstitions. You may
> assume the word "supposedly" as appropriate.
> 1. If a girl peels an apple without breaking the peel, then throws
> it over her left shoulder, what will be revealed to her?
4 for Dan Blum, Joshua, and Pete.
> 2. What is foretold by a bird in the house?
> 3. When does a match bring bad luck?
#If it's World War I and you're in the trenches, that might be a safety
#rule rather than a superstition. At least it, yes, supposedly was.
> 4. What superstition is associated with a hunchback?
> 5. How did 13 guests at dinner come to be considered unlucky?
related this to the famous painting of the event; I've found no
support for this on the web and have scored the answer is almost
correct. 4 for everyone -- Erland, Dan Blum, Joshua, Dan Tilque,
and Pete.
> 6. What effect can be achieved by touching the father of a bastard,
> sticking a snail on a thorn, or burying a bean?
> 7. Theatrical superstition has people saying "the Scottish play"
> as a substitute for what?
> 8. Complete this warning: "Sing before breakfast..."
4 for Dan Blum and Joshua.
> 9. What is it said to mean if your ear tingles or burns?
and Pete.
> 10. What is said to be unlucky to everyone except people born
> in October?
When this was posted in 2008, one entrant answered with "claiming to
have been born in October"; this time, he tried "having a birthday
party in October"!
Scores, if there are no errors:
GAME 9 ROUNDS-> 2 3 TOTALS
TOPICS-> Ent Mis
Joshua Kreitzer 24 28 52
Dan Blum 24 24 48
Pete Gayde 12 20 32
Dan Tilque 8 12 20
Erland Sommarskog 0 8 8
--
Mark Brader, Toronto | "I conducted a Usenet poll ... on this subject ...
m...@vex.net | Laura is single. By a 2-1 margin." --Ken Perlow
Mark Brader
Feb 9, 2021, 12:03:59 AM2/9/21
to
Mark Brader:
> 4 for everyone...
This is correct this time.
--
Mark Brader | "Unless developers are careful, good software
Toronto | attracts so many improvements that it eventually
m...@vex.net | rolls over and sinks..." --Ben & Peter Laurie
> From the 13 diners at the Last Supper. One entrant specifically
> related this to the famous painting of the event; I've found no
> support for this on the web and have scored the answer is almost
> correct.
Sorry, that was in 2008.
> related this to the famous painting of the event; I've found no
> support for this on the web and have scored the answer is almost
> correct.
> 4 for everyone...
This is correct this time.
--
Mark Brader | "Unless developers are careful, good software
Toronto | attracts so many improvements that it eventually
m...@vex.net | rolls over and sinks..." --Ben & Peter Laurie
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