Silliness Quiz - Page 323

HomeInMyShoes · 11-21-2011, 05:06 PM

I can only think of the Czechoslovakia split and the Yugoslavia split, but that only gives me six. Dang.

Czech Republic
Slovakia
Bosnia-Herzogovenia (sp)
Croatia
Serbia
Montenegro

Bilbo1967 · 11-21-2011, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HomeInMyShoes

I can only think of the Czechoslovakia split and the Yugoslavia split, but that only gives me six. Dang.

Czech Republic
Slovakia
Bosnia-Herzogovenia (sp)
Croatia
Serbia
Montenegro

All bar Croatia correct - good start!

HomeInMyShoes · 11-21-2011, 05:09 PM

^My love of hockey and tennis helped me out with those ones. I thought Croatia would have been one, but oh well. Someone else will have to finish because I suck at African and Middle East geography.

Kevin8or · 11-21-2011, 05:12 PM

So we have:

Czech Republic
Slovakia
Bosnia-Herzogovenia (sp)
Serbia
Montenegro
Eritrea
South Sudan

Bilbo1967 · 11-21-2011, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevin8or

Not a chance I can name seven, however I'll contribute Eritrea and South Sudan. Not sure what South Ossetia's status is. I think most of the answers will come from Africa and the Caucasus. Will ten countries take us all the way back to the former Yugoslavia?

Good call with both of those - South Sudan is the most recent; July this year.

I think between you and HomeInMyShoes, you have 7 between you. That was quicker than I thought

The three you didn't get between you were;

Palau
Serbia and Montenegro (as a single entity, before they split)
East Timor

Please decide between yourselves who asks the next question.

Kevin8or · 11-21-2011, 05:20 PM

HomeInMyShoes, take it away.

HomeInMyShoes · 11-21-2011, 07:53 PM

I think my computer time is going to be lacking the next little while so I'm going to pass on the question. Either you take it Kevin8or, or I'm going to open the floor to anyone, except some devious mouse who shall not be named.

Kevin8or · 11-21-2011, 10:08 PM

Ronald Reagan once called this British Prime Minister "the best man in England."

Billi · 11-22-2011, 03:14 AM

Margaret Thatcher?

Kevin8or · 11-22-2011, 03:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Billi

Margaret Thatcher?

You are correct, Billi.

Billi · 11-22-2011, 03:25 PM

Sorry for the delay. Here comes an easy classic:

Among the inhabitants of Mars were various kinds of creatures. One type was friendly to visitors from Earth and always told the truth. Another was hostile and always lied to Earthlings. But the astronauts couldn't tell the difference between them.

"Are you a truth-teller?" astronaut John Armstrong asked a striped Martian he met on the way to the dig.
"He'll say, 'Yes,'" commented a spotted Martian who was nearby. "But he'll be lying."

Who was the truth-teller, the striped Martian or the spotted one?

pdurrant · 11-22-2011, 03:35 PM

The spotted one.

Any Martian will reply "yes" to the question posed, so the spotted Martian is telling the truth in that part of its statement.

orlok · 11-22-2011, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pdurrant

The spotted one.

Ah, but why? I've been trying to come up with a cogent explanation, but am struggling.

And I think it's the striped one

orlok · 11-22-2011, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pdurrant

The spotted one.

Any Martian will reply "yes" to the question posed, so the spotted Martian is telling the truth in that part of its statement.

Actually, I think you've got it, as they would both say yes to the question.

Billi · 11-22-2011, 04:12 PM

Yes, Paul, you're right and your explanation, too. Torture us with a new riddle!

11-22-2011, 03:35 PM	#4842
pdurrant The Grand Mouse 高貴的老鼠 Posts: 74,203 Karma: 317184274 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Norfolk, England Device: Kindle Oasis	The spotted one. Any Martian will reply "yes" to the question posed, so the spotted Martian is telling the truth in that part of its statement. Last edited by pdurrant; 11-22-2011 at 03:38 PM.

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11-21-2011, 05:06 PM	#4831
HomeInMyShoes Grand Sorcerer Posts: 19,226 Karma: 67780237 Join Date: Jul 2011 Device: none	I can only think of the Czechoslovakia split and the Yugoslavia split, but that only gives me six. Dang. Czech Republic Slovakia Bosnia-Herzogovenia (sp) Croatia Serbia Montenegro

11-21-2011, 05:09 PM	#4833
HomeInMyShoes Grand Sorcerer Posts: 19,226 Karma: 67780237 Join Date: Jul 2011 Device: none	^My love of hockey and tennis helped me out with those ones. I thought Croatia would have been one, but oh well. Someone else will have to finish because I suck at African and Middle East geography.

11-21-2011, 05:12 PM	#4834
Kevin8or Guru Posts: 977 Karma: 43409226 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Bay Area, CA Device: Kindle 3	So we have: Czech Republic Slovakia Bosnia-Herzogovenia (sp) Serbia Montenegro Eritrea South Sudan

11-21-2011, 05:20 PM	#4836
Kevin8or Guru Posts: 977 Karma: 43409226 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Bay Area, CA Device: Kindle 3	HomeInMyShoes, take it away.

11-21-2011, 07:53 PM	#4837
HomeInMyShoes Grand Sorcerer Posts: 19,226 Karma: 67780237 Join Date: Jul 2011 Device: none	I think my computer time is going to be lacking the next little while so I'm going to pass on the question. Either you take it Kevin8or, or I'm going to open the floor to anyone, except some devious mouse who shall not be named.

11-21-2011, 10:08 PM	#4838
Kevin8or Guru Posts: 977 Karma: 43409226 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Bay Area, CA Device: Kindle 3	Ronald Reagan once called this British Prime Minister "the best man in England."

11-22-2011, 03:14 AM	#4839
Billi Wizard Posts: 3,388 Karma: 14190103 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Berlin Device: Cybook, iRex, PB, Onyx	Margaret Thatcher?

11-22-2011, 03:25 PM	#4841
Billi Wizard Posts: 3,388 Karma: 14190103 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Berlin Device: Cybook, iRex, PB, Onyx	Sorry for the delay. Here comes an easy classic: Among the inhabitants of Mars were various kinds of creatures. One type was friendly to visitors from Earth and always told the truth. Another was hostile and always lied to Earthlings. But the astronauts couldn't tell the difference between them. "Are you a truth-teller?" astronaut John Armstrong asked a striped Martian he met on the way to the dig. "He'll say, 'Yes,'" commented a spotted Martian who was nearby. "But he'll be lying." Who was the truth-teller, the striped Martian or the spotted one?

11-22-2011, 04:12 PM	#4845
Billi Wizard Posts: 3,388 Karma: 14190103 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Berlin Device: Cybook, iRex, PB, Onyx	Yes, Paul, you're right and your explanation, too. Torture us with a new riddle!

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