Silliness Quiz - Page 637

Stitchawl · 10-09-2012, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Hamlet53

Corn? Or maize as it is sometimes known.

Corn IS the correct answer. It is the source of most of the various sugars and gum syrups added to processed foods. There are about 30 different corn-based ingredients commonly used by the food industry, besides kernel corn of course.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SneakySnake

carrots?

1 point for creative thinking

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Originally Posted by issybird

Brussels sprouts?

Minus 1 point for this one. Brussels Sprouts are only good when toasted like marshmallows over an open fire.

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Originally Posted by poohbear_nc

onion?

Actually... almost as far wrong as issybird's selection, but not quite.

Hamlet35, a question for us, if you please.

Stitchawl

qlob · 10-09-2012, 09:02 PM

i think corn is right... (high fructose corn syrup and corn starch are everywhere!)

EDIT: stichawl posted the answer at the same time....

Stitchawl · 10-09-2012, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by qlob

i think corn is right... (high fructose corn syrup and corn starch are everywhere!)

EDIT: stichawl posted the answer at the same time....

Ya gotta be fast around here, glob!

Almost all the sugars (dextrose, maltose, fructose, sorbitol, ) MSG, Dextrin and maltodextrin, golden syrup, corn starch, caramel, mono- and di-glycerides, baking powder... the list goes on and on. Fact is, we pretty much live on corn if our diets are primarily processed foods or even use jars, cans, bottles, and boxes for other ingredients when we cook fresh foods.

Stitchawl

Hamlet53 · 10-09-2012, 09:35 PM

In the United States it is likely that the gasoline one puts in ones motor vehicle contains ethanol made from corn.

So another quick one for fans of Sherlock Holmes. Holmes and Watson resided, according to the stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, in a flat at 221B Baker Street in London. This address did not really exist at the time the Holmes stories were written (Baker Street addresses at the time only extended into the 100s), but later Baker Street was extended so that an address of 221 Baker Street became theoretically possible. Today if one were to mail a letter to that address it would be delivered to the Sherlock Holmes Museum. However if standard street numbering were used for the address of that museum what would the street number be?

Daithi · 10-09-2012, 09:46 PM

I have no idea, but good question Hamlet.

Stitchawl · 10-09-2012, 09:52 PM

I don't think I understand the question. Wouldn't it be 221B Baker Street?

Stitchawl

Hamlet53 · 10-09-2012, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stitchawl

I don't think I understand the question. Wouldn't it be 221B Baker Street?

Stitchawl

No not if standard consecutive numbering were used. That is 221B Baker Street number is not in sequence with the addresses to the right or left of the museum.

Signing off for the night so anyone who feels that they have the correct answer should go ahead and post the next quiz.

qlob · 10-09-2012, 10:17 PM

Ive seen the museum, but dont remember the numbers on the sides... guess im not a sleuth...

Daithi · 10-09-2012, 10:43 PM

I used google maps street view to figure out the answer. I have to believe that is cheating, but I did feel a little sluethy (is that a word?). Anyway, the museum looks kind of cool -- especially with a bobby standing right out front.

Fbone · 10-09-2012, 10:50 PM

I'll guess 235

issybird · 10-09-2012, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stitchawl

Minus 1 point for this one. Brussels Sprouts are only good when toasted like marshmallows over an open fire.

They are delicious cooked with olive oil and garlic and if you've got some bacon or pancetta to add, even better.

Stitchawl · 10-10-2012, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by issybird

They are delicious cooked with olive oil and garlic and if you've got some bacon or pancetta to add, even better.

That does sound good. I wish they were sold here. I've never seen them in the markets, and I don't have room to grow them on my veranda.

Stitchawl

pdurrant · 10-10-2012, 02:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hamlet53

In the United States it is likely that the gasoline one puts in ones motor vehicle contains ethanol made from corn.

So another quick one for fans of Sherlock Holmes. Holmes and Watson resided, according to the stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, in a flat at 221B Baker Street in London. This address did not really exist at the time the Holmes stories were written (Baker Street addresses at the time only extended into the 100s), but later Baker Street was extended so that an address of 221 Baker Street became theoretically possible. Today if one were to mail a letter to that address it would be delivered to the Sherlock Holmes Museum. However if standard street numbering were used for the address of that museum what would the street number be?

I have actually seen the museum from across the street, and I even remember noticing that the number wasn't consecutive. But I can't remember what the numbers were!

Let's guess: 226?

qlob · 10-10-2012, 06:33 AM

222???

orlok · 10-10-2012, 07:30 AM

223? Next odd number after 221.

I believe the letter used to go to a Building Society (I think, or Estate Agent?), before the museum took over the role of dealing with the mail.

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10-09-2012, 09:02 PM	#9542
qlob Horse Posts: 1,019 Karma: 7087247 Join Date: Apr 2012 Device: Kindle3G+WiFi	i think corn is right... (high fructose corn syrup and corn starch are everywhere!) EDIT: stichawl posted the answer at the same time....

10-09-2012, 09:35 PM	#9544
Hamlet53 American Senator Posts: 2,819 Karma: 25550144 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: Sony 900, Nook Color (androided), Coby 10.1" Kyros Tablet	In the United States it is likely that the gasoline one puts in ones motor vehicle contains ethanol made from corn. So another quick one for fans of Sherlock Holmes. Holmes and Watson resided, according to the stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, in a flat at 221B Baker Street in London. This address did not really exist at the time the Holmes stories were written (Baker Street addresses at the time only extended into the 100s), but later Baker Street was extended so that an address of 221 Baker Street became theoretically possible. Today if one were to mail a letter to that address it would be delivered to the Sherlock Holmes Museum. However if standard street numbering were used for the address of that museum what would the street number be?

10-09-2012, 09:46 PM	#9545
Daithi Publishers are evil! Posts: 2,418 Karma: 36205264 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rhode Island Device: Various Kindles	I have no idea, but good question Hamlet.

10-09-2012, 09:52 PM	#9546
Stitchawl Opsimath Posts: 9,358 Karma: 145494219 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kyoto, Japan Device: Sony 505, Sony PRS-650, iPhone 5, Kobo Glo, Sony PRS-350	I don't think I understand the question. Wouldn't it be 221B Baker Street? Stitchawl

10-09-2012, 10:17 PM	#9548
qlob Horse Posts: 1,019 Karma: 7087247 Join Date: Apr 2012 Device: Kindle3G+WiFi	Ive seen the museum, but dont remember the numbers on the sides... guess im not a sleuth...

10-09-2012, 10:43 PM	#9549
Daithi Publishers are evil! Posts: 2,418 Karma: 36205264 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rhode Island Device: Various Kindles	I used google maps street view to figure out the answer. I have to believe that is cheating, but I did feel a little sluethy (is that a word?). Anyway, the museum looks kind of cool -- especially with a bobby standing right out front.

10-09-2012, 10:50 PM	#9550
Fbone Is that a sandwich? Posts: 4,103 Karma: 57695741 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: NJ Device: Searching ...	I'll guess 235

10-10-2012, 06:33 AM	#9554
qlob Horse Posts: 1,019 Karma: 7087247 Join Date: Apr 2012 Device: Kindle3G+WiFi	222???

10-10-2012, 07:30 AM	#9555
orlok Desperation Posts: 7,161 Karma: 207431774 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: UK Device: Kindle Fire HD, Kobo glo	223? Next odd number after 221. I believe the letter used to go to a Building Society (I think, or Estate Agent?), before the museum took over the role of dealing with the mail.


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