Silliness Quiz - Page 333

WT Sharpe · 12-14-2011, 02:49 PM

Einstein never won for his theories of relativity, but he did win, I believe, for his investigations into the quantum nature of light; and because of his promotion of world peace, I'm going to guess he won another for his pacifism.

Hamlet53 · 12-14-2011, 03:06 PM

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Correct. The Chemistry Prize in 1954 and The Peace Prize in 1962.

I'm sort of disappointed that I did not get to make use of my next clue, about the theory that Vitamin C helps prevent colds.

Had to be sure my post above made it into the forum.

Linus Pauling was the correct answer to the two prizes received alone in unrelated fields. The other two time winners were J. Bardeen (twice for physics;both shared) and F. Sanger (twice for chemistry; one solo and one shared).

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Niels Bohr?

One time winner in physics!

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Originally Posted by WT Sharpe

Einstein never won for his theories of relativity, but he did win, I believe, for his investigations into the quantum nature of light; and because of his promotion of world peace, I'm going to guess he won another for his pacifism.

For explanation of the photo-electric effect yes. His only Nobel prize.

So Issybird is up to provide another test of knowledge.

issybird · 12-14-2011, 06:44 PM

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Issybird is up to provide another test of knowledge.

Oh, great! My last question was a thread killer.

Keeping to the topic of award winners but moving to the performing arts, two actresses have each won five Tonys for Broadway roles (not including special awards). Name one of them.

Stitchawl · 12-14-2011, 07:47 PM

Angela Lansbury?

Stitchawl

issybird · 12-14-2011, 09:03 PM

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Angela Lansbury?

Yes. She won for Mame, Dear World, Sweeney Todd, Gypsy and Blithe Spirit. The other five-time winner is Julie Harris.

Stitchawl · 12-14-2011, 10:15 PM

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Angela Lansbury?
Stitchawl

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Yes. She won for Mame, Dear World, Sweeney Todd, Gypsy and Blithe Spirit. The other five-time winner is Julie Harris.

I've been a fan of Angela Lansbury since my crush on her in "The Court Jester!"

O.K., a new question:

What was the name of the man who invented the 'mechanical pencil?'
Hint (or not): it's the 'word' for a mechanical pencil in Japanese!

Bonus: who invented the desk stapler? (Same hint.)

Stitchawl

Stitchawl · 12-16-2011, 08:19 PM

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I've been a fan of Angela Lansbury since my crush on her in "The Court Jester!"

O.K., a new question:

What was the name of the man who invented the 'mechanical pencil?'
Hint (or not): it's the 'word' for a mechanical pencil in Japanese!

Bonus: who invented the desk stapler? (Same hint.)
Stitchawl

Jeez, did I kill this thread?

Hamlet53 · 12-16-2011, 08:25 PM

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Jeez, did I kill this thread?

Well I was at a loss so I Googled the mechanical pencil thereby disqualifying myself. Though what I found does suggest at least one problem with your quiz question:

Spoiler:

Stitchawl · 12-16-2011, 09:35 PM

OK... Let's abandon that question. No reason to give up the thread.

How about somebody else coming up with a good brain teaser?

Stitchawl

maianhvk · 12-16-2011, 11:50 PM

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Daithi · 12-17-2011, 12:17 AM

I have one.

Most English nouns when turned into plurals either add 's', 'es', or 'ies'. Words that end in 'f' or 'fe' become 'ves' (e.g. knife becomes knives, and elf becomes elves, etc.). There are also a few exceptions like mouse becomes mice.

Can you name a noun that takes the following form --
noun becomes noun + letter + 'es'

and the letter cannot be the letter 'i'.

SneakySnake · 12-17-2011, 01:20 AM

tomato?

maianhvk · 12-17-2011, 01:24 AM

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tomato?

And what is that letter Daithi was talking about?

orlok · 12-17-2011, 04:46 AM

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And what is that letter Daithi was talking about?

A silent "P"? I always like a silent P

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pdurrant · 12-17-2011, 07:39 AM

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Can you name a noun that takes the following form --
noun becomes noun + letter + 'es'

and the letter cannot be the letter 'i'.

Nice question! I'm thinking....

It must be a common word, I think, as otherwise it would be regular in its plural.

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Daithi Publishers are evil! Posts: 2,418 Karma: 36205264 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rhode Island Device: Various Kindles	I have one. Most English nouns when turned into plurals either add 's', 'es', or 'ies'. Words that end in 'f' or 'fe' become 'ves' (e.g. knife becomes knives, and elf becomes elves, etc.). There are also a few exceptions like mouse becomes mice. Can you name a noun that takes the following form -- noun becomes noun + letter + 'es' and the letter cannot be the letter 'i'. Last edited by Daithi; 12-17-2011 at 12:21 AM.

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12-14-2011, 02:49 PM	#4981
WT Sharpe Bah, humbug! Posts: 39,072 Karma: 157049943 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chesapeake, VA, USA Device: Kindle Oasis, iPad Pro, & a Samsung Galaxy S9.	Einstein never won for his theories of relativity, but he did win, I believe, for his investigations into the quantum nature of light; and because of his promotion of world peace, I'm going to guess he won another for his pacifism.

12-14-2011, 07:47 PM	#4984
Stitchawl Opsimath Posts: 12,344 Karma: 187123287 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand Device: Sony PRS-650, iPhone 5, Kobo Glo, Sony PRS-350, iPad, Samsung Galaxy	Angela Lansbury? Stitchawl

12-16-2011, 09:35 PM	#4989
Stitchawl Opsimath Posts: 12,344 Karma: 187123287 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand Device: Sony PRS-650, iPhone 5, Kobo Glo, Sony PRS-350, iPad, Samsung Galaxy	OK... Let's abandon that question. No reason to give up the thread. How about somebody else coming up with a good brain teaser? Stitchawl

12-17-2011, 01:20 AM	#4992
SneakySnake I'm watching you! Posts: 6,113 Karma: 22344652 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sunny Coast Qld, OZ Device: Sony PRS-900(unused lately) iPadAir2, want me Kindle Oasis	tomato?