"Ten!"
Let's see what we have lined up for today's traditional QoD. Oh, look... more geography!
"If You Build It, They Will Come"
We're talking about world landmarks today. Below are 10 landmarks, both natural and man-made, found outside of the United States. For each one, name the country. 4 points for each correct answer. Don't forget to make your bet percentage on tomorrow's "Fat Chance" landmarks question.
Answers are due by Friday 4/25 at 4 PM EDT.
1. Chichén Itzá
2. Hagia Sophia
3. Statue of the Little Mermaid
4. Prasat Angkor Wat
5. Petra
6. Sagrada Familia
7. Victoria Falls
8. Schönbrunn Palace
9. Potala Palace
10. Uluru
"Fat Chance" bet: ___%
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The Ultimate QoD Challenge -- Week 3, Thursday
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Pastor Fireball
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The Ultimate QoD Challenge -- Week 3, Thursday
"[Drumpf's] name alone creates division and anger, whose words inspire dissension and hatred, and can't possibly 'Make America Great Again.'" --Kobe Bryant (1978-2020)
"In times of crisis, the wise build bridges. The foolish build barriers." --Chadwick Boseman (1976-2020)
"In times of crisis, the wise build bridges. The foolish build barriers." --Chadwick Boseman (1976-2020)
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Re: The Ultimate QoD Challenge -- Week 3, Thursday
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1. Mexico
2. Turkey
3. Denmark
4. Cambodia
5. Jordan
6. Spain
7. Zambia
8. Austria
9. China
10. Australia
100%
2. Turkey
3. Denmark
4. Cambodia
5. Jordan
6. Spain
7. Zambia
8. Austria
9. China
10. Australia
100%
I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be.
- Douglas Adams (1952 - 2001)
Si fractum non sit, noli id reficere.
Teach a child to be polite and courteous in the home and, when he grows up, he'll never be able to drive in New Jersey.
- Douglas Adams (1952 - 2001)
Si fractum non sit, noli id reficere.
Teach a child to be polite and courteous in the home and, when he grows up, he'll never be able to drive in New Jersey.
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Re: The Ultimate QoD Challenge -- Week 3, Thursday
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1. Mexico
2. Turkey
4. Cambodia
6. Spain
8. Austria
10. Australia
"Fat Chance" bet: 0
2. Turkey
4. Cambodia
6. Spain
8. Austria
10. Australia
"Fat Chance" bet: 0
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1. Chichén Itzá
MEXICO
2. Hagia Sophia
TURKEY
3. Statue of the Little Mermaid
DENMARK
4. Prasat Angkor Wat
CAMBODIA
5. Petra
IRAQ
7. Victoria Falls
UGANDA
8. Schönbrunn Palace
AUSTRIA
"Fat Chance" bet: 10%
MEXICO
2. Hagia Sophia
TURKEY
3. Statue of the Little Mermaid
DENMARK
4. Prasat Angkor Wat
CAMBODIA
5. Petra
IRAQ
7. Victoria Falls
UGANDA
8. Schönbrunn Palace
AUSTRIA
"Fat Chance" bet: 10%
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Re: The Ultimate QoD Challenge -- Week 3, Thursday
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1. Chichén Itzá - Peru
2. Hagia Sophia Turkey
3. Statue of the Little Mermaid Denmark
4. Prasat Angkor Wat Thailand
5. Petra Jordan
6. Sagrada Familia Spain
7. Victoria Falls Zambia
8. Schönbrunn Palace Austria
9. Potala Palace
10. Uluru Australia
"Fat Chance" bet: 49%
2. Hagia Sophia Turkey
3. Statue of the Little Mermaid Denmark
4. Prasat Angkor Wat Thailand
5. Petra Jordan
6. Sagrada Familia Spain
7. Victoria Falls Zambia
8. Schönbrunn Palace Austria
9. Potala Palace
10. Uluru Australia
"Fat Chance" bet: 49%
You live and learn. Or at least you live. - Douglas Adams
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Re: The Ultimate QoD Challenge -- Week 3, Thursday
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1. Perú
2. Turkey
3. Denmark
4. Cambodia
5. Jordan
6. Spain
9. China
"Fat Chance" bet: 50%
2. Turkey
3. Denmark
4. Cambodia
5. Jordan
6. Spain
9. China
"Fat Chance" bet: 50%
Слава Україні!
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Re: The Ultimate QoD Challenge -- Week 3, Thursday
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1. Chichén Itzá Mexico
2. Hagia Sophia Turkey
3. Statue of the Little Mermaid Denmark
4. Prasat Angkor Wat Cambodia
5. Petra Jordan
6. Sagrada Familia Spain
7. Victoria Falls Zimbabwe
8. Schönbrunn Palace Austria
9. Potala Palace Tibet
10. Uluru Australia
"Fat Chance" bet: Let's make it a true Daily Double
2. Hagia Sophia Turkey
3. Statue of the Little Mermaid Denmark
4. Prasat Angkor Wat Cambodia
5. Petra Jordan
6. Sagrada Familia Spain
7. Victoria Falls Zimbabwe
8. Schönbrunn Palace Austria
9. Potala Palace Tibet
10. Uluru Australia
"Fat Chance" bet: Let's make it a true Daily Double
Suitguy is not bitter.
feels he represents the many educated and rational onlookers who believe that the hysterical denouncement of lay scepticism is both unwarranted and counter-productive
The problem, then, is that such calls do not address an opposition audience so much as they signal virtue. They talk past those who need convincing. They ignore actual facts and counterargument. And they are irreparably smug.
feels he represents the many educated and rational onlookers who believe that the hysterical denouncement of lay scepticism is both unwarranted and counter-productive
The problem, then, is that such calls do not address an opposition audience so much as they signal virtue. They talk past those who need convincing. They ignore actual facts and counterargument. And they are irreparably smug.
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plasticene
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Re: The Ultimate QoD Challenge -- Week 3, Thursday
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1. Chichén Itzá: Mexico
2. Hagia Sophia: Turkey
3. Statue of the Little Mermaid: Denmark
4. Prasat Angkor Wat: Cambodia
5. Petra: Jordan
6. Sagrada Familia: Spain
7. Victoria Falls: Tanzania?
8. Schönbrunn Palace: Austria
9. Potala Palace: Hungary?
10. Uluru: Australia
"Fat Chance" bet: 80%
2. Hagia Sophia: Turkey
3. Statue of the Little Mermaid: Denmark
4. Prasat Angkor Wat: Cambodia
5. Petra: Jordan
6. Sagrada Familia: Spain
7. Victoria Falls: Tanzania?
8. Schönbrunn Palace: Austria
9. Potala Palace: Hungary?
10. Uluru: Australia
"Fat Chance" bet: 80%
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Re: The Ultimate QoD Challenge -- Week 3, Thursday
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Pastor Fireball wrote:"Ten!"
Let's see what we have lined up for today's traditional QoD. Oh, look... more geography!
"If You Build It, They Will Come"
We're talking about world landmarks today. Below are 10 landmarks, both natural and man-made, found outside of the United States. For each one, name the country. 4 points for each correct answer. Don't forget to make your bet percentage on tomorrow's "Fat Chance" landmarks question.
Answers are due by Friday 4/25 at 4 PM EDT.
1. Chichén Itzá
Mexico
2. Hagia Sophia
Turkey
3. Statue of the Little Mermaid
Denmark
4. Prasat Angkor Wat
Cambodia
5. Petra
Jordan
6. Sagrada Familia
Spain?
7. Victoria Falls
Zimbabwe
8. Schönbrunn Palace
Austria
9. Potala Palace
Philippines?
10. Uluru
Australia
"Fat Chance" bet: pi x e%
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Re: The Ultimate QoD Challenge -- Week 3, Thursday
But where's Waldo?
1. Chichén Itzá -- Guatemala
2. Hagia Sophia -- Turkey
3. Statue of the Little Mermaid -- Denmark
4. Prasat Angkor Wat -- Thailand
5. Petra -- Jordan
6. Sagrada Familia -- Spain
7. Victoria Falls -- Democratic Republic of the Congo
8. Schönbrunn Palace -- Austria
9. Potala Palace -- Nepal
10. Uluru -- Kenya
"Fat Chance" bet: 10%
2. Hagia Sophia -- Turkey
3. Statue of the Little Mermaid -- Denmark
4. Prasat Angkor Wat -- Thailand
5. Petra -- Jordan
6. Sagrada Familia -- Spain
7. Victoria Falls -- Democratic Republic of the Congo
8. Schönbrunn Palace -- Austria
9. Potala Palace -- Nepal
10. Uluru -- Kenya
"Fat Chance" bet: 10%
"Question with boldness even the existence of a God; because, if there be one, he must more approve of the homage of reason than that of blindfolded fear." Thomas Jefferson
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Re: The Ultimate QoD Challenge -- Week 3, Thursday
1. Chichén Itzá -- Mexico
Home of the famous El Castillo step-pyramid.
2. Hagia Sophia -- Turkey
It was a church in Constantinople. Now it's a museum in Istanbul.
3. Statue of the Little Mermaid -- Denmark
If you knew that Hans Christian Andersen wrote "The Little Mermaid", then you had this one in the bag.
4. Prasat Angkor Wat -- Cambodia
You probably know this temple better as just Angkor Wat, but its proper full name includes the "Prasat" in front of its name.
5. Petra -- Jordan
Ancient city famous for the rose-colored stone into which its buildings were carved.
6. Sagrada Familia -- Spain
Barcelona church famous for its unique spires.
7. Victoria Falls -- Zambia or Zimbabwe
It's on the border, so I could accept either answer.
8. Schönbrunn Palace -- Austria
Famous summer residence of the Habsburg family.
9. Potala Palace -- China or Tibet
One-time home of the Dalai Lama, it is perhaps Tibet's most famous building. I would have accepted Tibet even though it's not actually a country. (Don't tell Richard Gere I said that.)
10. Uluru -- Australia
You probably know this better by its English name: Ayers Rock.
Bob J and TMITSSS know their world landmarks. They each got a perfect score... but can they beat me in the "Fat Chance"?
4/21 + 4/22 + 4/23 + 4/24 Scores (11 participants)
Bob Juch - 8 + 14 + 14 + 40 = 76
ShamelessWeasel - 4 + 9 + 30 + 24 = 67
smilergrogan - 6 + 8 + 12 + 36 = 62
themanintheseersuckersuit - 0 + 8 + 0 + 40 = 48
plasticene - 5 + 6 + 0 + 32 = 43
kroxquo - 2 + 4 + 0 + 28 = 34
franktangredi - 1 + 5 + 4 + 20 = 30
jarnon - 3 + 3 + 0 + 24 = 30
Bob78164 - 0 + 3 + 0 + 20 = 23
christie1111 - 0 + 0 + 2 + 0 = 2
MarleysGh0st - 0 + 2 + 0 + 0 = 2
Home of the famous El Castillo step-pyramid.
2. Hagia Sophia -- Turkey
It was a church in Constantinople. Now it's a museum in Istanbul.
3. Statue of the Little Mermaid -- Denmark
If you knew that Hans Christian Andersen wrote "The Little Mermaid", then you had this one in the bag.
4. Prasat Angkor Wat -- Cambodia
You probably know this temple better as just Angkor Wat, but its proper full name includes the "Prasat" in front of its name.
5. Petra -- Jordan
Ancient city famous for the rose-colored stone into which its buildings were carved.
6. Sagrada Familia -- Spain
Barcelona church famous for its unique spires.
7. Victoria Falls -- Zambia or Zimbabwe
It's on the border, so I could accept either answer.
8. Schönbrunn Palace -- Austria
Famous summer residence of the Habsburg family.
9. Potala Palace -- China or Tibet
One-time home of the Dalai Lama, it is perhaps Tibet's most famous building. I would have accepted Tibet even though it's not actually a country. (Don't tell Richard Gere I said that.)
10. Uluru -- Australia
You probably know this better by its English name: Ayers Rock.
Bob J and TMITSSS know their world landmarks. They each got a perfect score... but can they beat me in the "Fat Chance"?
4/21 + 4/22 + 4/23 + 4/24 Scores (11 participants)
Bob Juch - 8 + 14 + 14 + 40 = 76
ShamelessWeasel - 4 + 9 + 30 + 24 = 67
smilergrogan - 6 + 8 + 12 + 36 = 62
themanintheseersuckersuit - 0 + 8 + 0 + 40 = 48
plasticene - 5 + 6 + 0 + 32 = 43
kroxquo - 2 + 4 + 0 + 28 = 34
franktangredi - 1 + 5 + 4 + 20 = 30
jarnon - 3 + 3 + 0 + 24 = 30
Bob78164 - 0 + 3 + 0 + 20 = 23
christie1111 - 0 + 0 + 2 + 0 = 2
MarleysGh0st - 0 + 2 + 0 + 0 = 2
"[Drumpf's] name alone creates division and anger, whose words inspire dissension and hatred, and can't possibly 'Make America Great Again.'" --Kobe Bryant (1978-2020)
"In times of crisis, the wise build bridges. The foolish build barriers." --Chadwick Boseman (1976-2020)
"In times of crisis, the wise build bridges. The foolish build barriers." --Chadwick Boseman (1976-2020)