I will be starting a quiz tonight.
Some simple rules;
•A series of questions in the form "100 C" in a D" and you have to supply the words. Answer to this sample question is "100 cents in a dollar".
•You may only answer one question per post. Please note that if you post again just after a previous post the the forum combines the posts. For the purpose of this quiz that will be considered a single post.
•The person with the most correct answers when all questions have been answered is the winner. In case of a tie then a tie-break question will be used.
•A sensible, "correct" answer that is not the one one my list will gain ½ a point and the question will stay open for my answer to be submitted.
PRIZE A quiz is no good without the reward of a prize -just the satisfaction of beating everyone else is not really enough. So up for grabs are;
•FIRST PLACE 1988 proof coins 1¢, 2¢, 5¢, 10¢, $1 and $2 plus a choice of 1987 or 1989 20¢ and 50¢.
•RUNNER UP A pair of uncirculated 1970 Cook 50¢. One of each "7" variant.
•WOODEN SPOON PRIZE A beautiful Mutant Ninja Turtles medallion. You will treasure this (NOT) long after the quiz is forgotten.
Question will be posted at 6pm EST this evening.
Any questions, comment or suggestions to me please -preferably before then.
Jeff
PS. It is often stated "Google" is your friend. Don't be so sure about that for this exercise. Some easy questions and some hard questions but, clues will be posted if it looks like stalling.
PPS. If anyone has spare 1988 20¢ and/or 50¢ and wants a swap for another year then these will be substituted into the main prize.
Quote from: 'JeffH' pid='34204' dateline='1384313907'I will be starting a quiz tonight.
Some simple rules;
•A series of questions in the form "100 C" in a D" and you have to supply the words. Answer to this sample question is "100 cents in a dollar".
•You may only answer one question per post. Please note that if you post again just after a previous post the the forum combines the posts. For the purpose of this quiz that will be considered a single post.
•The person with the most correct answers when all questions have been answered is the winner. In case of a tie then a tie-break question will be used.
•A sensible, "correct" answer that is not the one one my list will gain ½ a point and the question will stay open for my answer to be submitted.
PRIZE A quiz is no good without the reward of a prize -just the satisfaction of beating everyone else is not really enough. So up for grabs are;
•FIRST PLACE 1988 proof coins 1¢, 2¢, 5¢, 10¢, $1 and $2 plus a choice of 1887 or 1989 20¢ and 50¢.
•RUNNER UP A pair of uncirculated 1970 Cook 50¢. One of each "7" variant.
•WOODEN SPOON PRIZE A beautiful Mutant Ninja Turtles medallion. You will treasure this (NOT) long after the quiz is forgotten.
Question will be posted at 6pm EST this evening.
Any questions, comment or suggestions to me please -preferably before then.
Jeff
PS. It is often stated "Google" is your friend. Don't be so sure about that for this exercise. Some easy questions and some hard questions but, clues will be posted if it looks like stalling.
PPS. If anyone has spare 1988 20¢ and/or 50¢ and wants a swap for another year then these will be substituted into the main prize.
Hi Jeff , I'd take the 1887 20c and 50c if I won
Another saying "Don't count your chickens before they hatch".
Quote from: 'JeffH' pid='34210' dateline='1384314391'Another saying "Don't count your chickens before they hatch".
Not counting my chickens just pointing out a typo
That chicken would be worth hatching! And I only proofread it three times before posting. Mea culpa.
Quote from: 'JeffH' pid='34213' dateline='1384314675'That chicken would be worth hatching! And I only proofread it three times before posting. Mea culpa.
This is why authors should never proofread their own work. :angel:
Let the quiz begin...(drum roll)
Here are your questions.
1. 16 o in a p
2. 4 l on a d
3. 5 f on a h
4. 12 n on a c
5. 21 s in a G
6. 240 p in a p
7. 4 s on a u
8. 88 n on a p k
9. 7 d in S W (not to be taken literally but, who knows?)
10. 12 d of C
11. A s in t s 9
12. 26 l of the a
13. 7 b for 7 b
14. 6 r by J E
15. 8 p in a g
16. 1001 A R
17. 12 s of the Z
18. 360 d in a c
19. $200 for p G in M
20. 76 t l the b p
21. A p is w 1000 w
22. 64 s on a c b
23. 10 g b h on the w
24. 21 s on a d
25. 7 d of the w
26. 7 w of the w
27. 5 s on the A f
28. A p in a p t
29. 6 K G of G B
30. 3 b m. S h t r.
31. 2 w on a b
32. 4 f in 1 p
A strike through a clue means it has already been correctly answered.
A musical clue to start you off with one question. Tommy Emmanuel and Jake Shimabukuro: While My Guitar Gently Weeps (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5qakFIecBU)
Have fun,
Jeff
OMG
this sounds complicated
can I just have the wooden spoon prize .... now plze
Sorry, which number clue is that purporting to answer? Seriously, to be eligible for the WSP you have to enter at least one proper try.
Some are really easy. Try 11 or 25 for starters.
1. 16 o in a p = 1. 16 ounces in a pound
5. 21 shillings in a guinea
4. 12 n on a c= 4. 12 numerals on a clock
3 p on the b already.
Three points on the board already
18. 360 d in a c = 18. 360 degrees in a circle
8. 88 n on a p k 88 notes on a piank keyboard
piano. DER
19. $200 for p G in M = 19. $200 for passing Go in Monopoly
I knew what you meant.
22. 64 s on a c b = 22. 64 squares on a chess board
I have to go out.. can't I just post the whole list? :)
5. 21 s in a G 21 shillings in a Guinea
10. 12 days of christmas
:laugh2: .... on ya McDuck!~
21. A p is w 1000 w = 21. A picture is worth 1000 words
Quote from: 'JeffH' pid='34232' dateline='1384325949'Let the quiz begin...(drum roll)
Here are your questions.
1. 16 o in a p 16 ounces in a pound
2. 4 l on a d
3. 5 f on a h 5 fingers on a hand
4. 12 n on a c 12 noon on the alarm clock
5. 21 s in a G
6. 240 p in a p
7. 4 s on a u
8. 88 n on a p k
9. 7 d in S W (not to be taken literally but, who knows?) 7 days in a single week
10. 12 d of C 12 degrees of a clock
11. A s in t s 9
12. 26 l of the a 26 letters of the alphabet
13. 7 b for 7 b
14. 6 r by J E
15. 8 p in a g
16. 1001 A R
17. 12 s of the Z
18. 360 d in a c 360 degrees in a circle
19. $200 for p G in M passing go in monopoly
20. 76 t l the b p
21. A p is w 1000 w
22. 64 s on a c b
23. 10 g b h on the w
24. 21 s on a d
25. 7 d of the w 7 days of the week
26. 7 w of the w
27. 5 s on the A f
28. A p in a p t
29. 6 K G of G B 6 king georges of Great Britain
30. 3 b m. S h t r.
31. 2 w on a b
32. 4 f in 1 p 4 fingers in 1 blackberry pie
A musical clue to start you off with one question. Tommy Emmanuel and Jake Shimabukuro: While My Guitar Gently Weeps (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5qakFIecBU)
Have fun,
Jeff
Will have another look later
15 8 pints in a gallon
32. 4 f in 1 p = 32. 4 farthings in 1 pence
QuoteI have to go out.. can't I just post the whole list?
Certainly. And if you do them all together there will be a mad scramble to claim all your disallowed answers!
Anyway, what's wrong with your mobile devices? I thought you would have one wired directly into you brain by now.
17. 12 signs of the zodiac
21. A p is w 1000 w A picture is worth 1000 words
have to go cook some spag bol
11. a stitch in time saves nine
25. 7 d of the w = 25. 7 days of the week
Quote from: 'JeffH' pid='34255' dateline='1384328556'Anyway, what's wrong with your mobile devices? I thought you would have one wired directly into you brain by now.
Sigh.. so I have to email myself the list? :(
24. 21 s on a d 21 spots on a die
26 ,swotw
seven wonders of the world
6. 240 p in a p = 6. 240 pence in a pound
29. 6 K G of G B 6 King Georges of Geat Britain
11 asits9
a stich in time is nine
30. 3 b m. S h t r. 3 blind mice. See how they run.
30. 3 b m. S h t r. = 30. 3 blind mice. See how they run.
13. 7 b for 7 b 7 brides for 7 brothers
28. A p in a p t = 28. A partridge in a pear tree
20. 76 t l the b p 76 trombones led the big parade
31. 2 w on a b = 31. 2 wheels on a bicycle
7. 4 s on a u 4 strings on a ukelele
Surely we've already had this one?:
12. 26 l of the a 26 letters of the alphabet
Damn, too quick
has it reset yet?
*sigh*
*tap* *tap* Is this thing on? ;)
10. 12 d of C = 10. 12 disiples of Christ
....sorry McDuck ... had to eat tea
4. 4 legs on a dog !!! :angel:
should we be on numisbid now and add to our collections !!!:yahoo:
23. 10 g b h on the w 10 green bottles hanging on the wall
Quote from: 'Unicorn' pid='34275' dateline='1384330547'10. 12 d of C = 10. 12 disiples of Christ
That'll be a half pointer.. someone already got the 12 days of christmas :)
c'mon, somebody say something, I really gotta goooo. :(
27. 5 s on the A f = 27. 5 stars on the Anzac flag
3. 5 f on a h 5 fingers on a hand
Quote from: 'Unicorn' pid='34281' dateline='1384331204'27. 5 s on the A f = 27. 5 stars on the Anzac flag
I was thinking that, but couldn't find an image to confirm it
I was also thinking Australian, if you only count the southern cross, not the 7-pointer
Anyway, I'm outta here.. you can all fight over the last 3
..... I might be wrong McDuck ..... I need to find a pic too
gawd
how popular is this thread?
what do I have to do for the wooden spoon prize?
fail
i'm doing well at that! ha ha
Sorry Kel,
Not quite close enough.
Try again -ask Dawn
Quote from: 'keldaw' pid='34265' dateline='1384329144'11 asits9
a stich in time is nine
9. 7 d in S W = 9. 7 dwarfs in Snow White
12. 26 l of the a 26 letters of the alphabet
Just in case nobody had it previously.. and since nobody grabbed it after my goof. :)
:laugh2: .... on ya Jeff
Quote from: 'Unicorn' pid='34287' dateline='1384331995'9. 7 d in S W = 9. 7 dwarfs in Snow White
Quote(not to be taken literally but, who knows?)
PICTURES! Or it didn't happen! :diablo:
12 is still up for grabs as Fulvio was too quick to repost.
14. 6 r by J E = 14. 6 ribbons by John English
Quote from: 'JeffH' pid='34291' dateline='1384332166'12 is still up for grabs as Fulvio was too quick to repost.
OI! Look up a couple of posts. :P
By my reckoning that just leaves 16, and maybe 27 if the Anzac flag is wrong
.... make that Jon English .....
Quote from: 'JeffH' pid='34286' dateline='1384331807'Sorry Kel,
Not quite close enough.
Try again -ask Dawn
Quote from: 'keldaw' pid='34265' dateline='1384329144'11 asits9
a stich in time is nine
i'll help Kel
a stich in time saves 9
Quote from: 'duggee27' pid='34258' dateline='1384328702'have to go cook some spag bol
11. a stitch in time saves nine
Bit late guys. ;)
Quote from: 'Fulvio' pid='34293' dateline='1384332209'Quote from: 'JeffH' pid='34291' dateline='1384332166'12 is still up for grabs as Fulvio was too quick to repost.
OI! Look up a couple of posts. :P
By my reckoning that just leaves 16, and maybe 27 if the Anzac flag is wrong
26 letters of the alphabet
Quote from: 'Fulvio' pid='34288' dateline='1384332005'12. 26 l of the a 26 letters of the alphabet
Just in case nobody had it previously.. and since nobody grabbed it after my goof. :)
ok
I see now
Is that Michael Stich?
Pedro
Maybe my line of thinking for Q27 was too subtle. The five stars represented on the "Australian Flag" are in the constellation of Crux; Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta Crucis and Epsilon. [It is really not that simple but that is the usual description.]
As far as I know there is no star called "federation star" but a symbol on the Australian flag is often called by that name.
Half a point each to Unicorn and Fulvio.
Quote from: 'JeffH' pid='34286' dateline='1384331807'Sorry Kel, Not quite close enough. Try again -ask Dawn Quote from: 'keldaw' pid='34265' dateline='1384329144'11 asits9 a stich in time is nine
11. A stitch in time saves nine.
Only one left is
16. 1001 A R
and I can't stop thinking of 10001 Arabian Nights, which sis of course wrong. :(
1001 Arabian Nights Fulvio
Pedro
Fulvio, That is indeed wrong.
Try googling "Arabian Nights" to see how close you are.
Quote from: 'JeffH' pid='34299' dateline='1384332873'Half a point each to Unicorn and Fulvio.
Thanks. I was thinking along those lines from the start, but kept skipping it because of the doubt. Good outcome though.
1001 Animal Rights?
A close fought contest but we have the prize winners.
Scorecard and official results in the morning.
I am surprised that Q16 was last -I expected Q14 to be the trickiest one. I also put Q7 in the "hard" basket, hence the clue.
Quote from: 'JeffH' pid='34303' dateline='1384333209'Try googling "Arabian Nights" to see how close you are.
Google is cheating. :)
This answer is disallowed;
•Question has already been answered
•Not a known phrase or expression.
Closest I could come was "1001 Animal Friends" but that doesn't fit the clue and that website is too obscure to use in a quiz like this.
I don't think anyone will be concerned about this point anyway as it does not affect the result.
Quote from: 'Unicorn' pid='34305' dateline='1384333418'1001 Animal Rights?
Quote from: 'Fulvio' pid='34307' dateline='1384333573'Google is cheating. :)
What is "cheating". Gee, we could devote a whole Forum section to that question.
I think the 11th C* comes into play here.
Jeff
*11th Commandment. Thou shall not get caught.
No worries, Thanks for the fun Jeff!
Quote from: 'JeffH' pid='34286' dateline='1384331807'Sorry Kel,
Not quite close enough.
Try again -ask Dawn
Quote from: 'keldaw' pid='34265' dateline='1384329144'11 asits9
a stich in time saves nine
19. $200 for passing go in Monoploy
25.7 d of the w
7th day of the week
13. 7 b for 7 b
7 brides for 7 brothers
12. 26 l of the a
26 letters of the alphabet
6. 240 p in a p
240 Pence in the pound
17. 12 s of the Z
12 sons of the Zues
31. 2 w on a b
2 wings on a bird
Well, some fast and furious action last night. We obviously have a few competitive personalities here.
Official answers are;
(http://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10055/Answers.jpg)
Scores are;
1. Unicorn 13½
2. Fulvio 10½
3. duggee27 6
= Pedro and keldaw
That presents a dilemma -a tie for the wooden spoon!
Judges decision is that the booby prize goes to robbiegal (she asked nicely). Opinion is that neither Pedro or keldaw will be too upset not to get the medallion.
Congratulations to the winners and commiserations to those who weren't quick enough off the mark.
Some quotes for you to ponder;
-"The most important thing in the contest is not winning but taking part"
-"Winning isn't everything; it's the only thing"
-Whoever said, 'It's not whether you win or lose that counts', probably lost."
-"Win or lose, do it fairly."
-I can't say, 'It doesn't matter if you win or lose.' It's not true. You go in to win."
-It's not whether you win or lose, it's how many people remember you when you die."
-"He who dies with the most toys, wins."
-"He Who Dies With The Most Toys... Still Dies!"
And it seems a shame to waste this stand-by clue. From 'Celebrate Australia' the concert, January 26, 2009 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oh1HnL_ZXP8)
Cheers,
Jeff
Hi Jeff - yes, I'm shattered :yahoo: that I won't have a Ninja Turtle medallion - will just have to go and play with my son's old ones!
Pedro
why o why , couldn,t me and pedro have half each , we could have sent it over to trouts place to be cut in half ,
or maybe A J would have done it for us ,he has a scroll saw you know ..
jeff thank you for the quiz , most enjoyable ,, kel ,,
I have cold chisels and a big hammer. That should do the job!
Or, maybe, the angle grinder. The oxy cutter would work too.
Kel,
I consulted 1 Kings 3:16-28 for a script to play this by but your suggestion has reversed the scenario. And Solomon is not contactable to ask for advice -his email account no longer exists and he seems to have forsaken FaceBook!
What a dilemma.
awww Jeff
I am happy for the real wooden spooners to get the 50% shares in the ninja turtles medallion
but if they really don't want it
then yes yes yes please
i'd so totally love a ninja turtle medallion :heart:
my boys grew up on ninja turtles
we all know all the words to their movies
we still use a ninja turtles pillow case!!!
Be "our" guest Robbiegal, it's all yours - probably talking out of turn here since Kel wanted to cut it in two!
Pedro
cheers
i'll take a photo and Kel can print it off and cut out the pic and glue it onto cardboard - that way he'd have a whole medallion
gosh - i'd reckon he could even sell it on e-bay!!
Quote from: 'Pedro' pid='34388' dateline='1384425034'Be "our" guest Robbiegal, it's all yours - probably talking out of turn here since Kel wanted to cut it in two!
Pedro
it,s ok Robbie , you can have it with our blessings ,.. ,, kel ,,
we dont want to be like the 2 ladies arguing over who owns the baby
and then went to court and the judge could not find out who was the real mother so he ordered the baby be cut in half and give each women half each , then the real mum said no , give it to her rather then see the baby hurt . surely some of you know that story from the old days .. ,, kel ,,
Kel,
Great minds think alike. See my reference to 1 Kings 3:16-28. This is a biblical version of the story of Solomon, and the two ladies claiming the same baby.
This tale also appears elsewhere in ancient writings. The Brilliant Wisdom of King Solomon (http://www.jlaw.com/Commentary/solomon.html).
:heart::thank_you: :heart::thank_you: :heart::thank_you: :heart::thank_you:
:heart::thank_you: :heart::thank_you:
(http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a585/auntyrobbs/PB180112_zps5b2560bd.jpg)(http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a585/auntyrobbs/PB180108_zps21086733.jpg)
Quote from: 'robbiegal' pid='34904' dateline='1384859097':heart::thank_you:
That's so cool. :)
Only slightly off-topic... does anyone watch
Comic Book Men?
I just got started on Series 3
(I hate being nailed down to weekly schedules, so tend to gather a batch of stuff and watch them back to back). Ep 1, Lou Ferigno walks into the store and says "I'm here to be your personal trainer.. lets go kick you into shape". Ep 2, a guy walks in to buy a Batman figure, and ends up cutting a deal to get it cheaper and show them his personal Bat Cave under his house in Delaware. Has to be seen to be believed.. its complete with the flip-top bust and the button which opens a secret door, the walls look like rock, there is a cinema with a 120" screen and electric recliners all round... and more memorabilia
(including a full-size Batman suit) than they have in the store! Pretty cool man-cave. :yahoo:
The turtle coin was found in a 20¢ bulk bag.
well thank-you for finding it Jeff and I had fun not being able to answer ANY of those quiz questions- I felt really dumb - I should have referred to the cowabunga dictionary for help!! ha ha
gotta love shredders' mini skirt - they are back in fashion again!!
my hubby has some pokemon coins - but no ninja turltes so I am feeling pretty flash in the house at the moment!! it is/was a ninja turtles and Pokémon household - boys are both adults now tho
Quote from: 'robbiegal' pid='34933' dateline='1384911923'boys are both adults now tho
So? Are you implying its something you grow out of???? :dodgy:
QuoteAre you implying its something you grow out of?
Some Girls Do. Some Girls Don't (and Boys too). (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCykn0_Fh6A)
ha ha
must admit that the 26 year old's eyes totally lit up when he saw the shredder
I did briskly inform him that it was mummies' ninja turtles token!! ha ha