Title: Trivia
Peachy Carnehan - April 20, 2005 04:13 PM (GMT)
Well, I came across an old trivia book at my house, so I thought I'd post some of the questions, see who can get them. (Feel free to jump in with any of your own)
These are general military history questions.
1. What was the Japanese Samurai warrior code of behavior called?
2. What was the Ottoman army's elite fighting corps, which was made up of converts from the empire's Christian (mostly Balkan) provinces?
3. The German imperial fleet at Jutland was called what?
There's a few to get started.
These are general military history questions.
1. What was the Japanese Samurai warrior code of behavior called?
2. What was the Ottoman army's elite fighting corps, which was made up of converts from the empire's Christian (mostly Balkan) provinces?
3. The German imperial fleet at Jutland was called what?
There's a few to get started.
ferrets54 - April 20, 2005 04:25 PM (GMT)
First one is Boshido... or something to that effect.
Frontovik - April 20, 2005 04:49 PM (GMT)
2. Janisarries
3. High Seas Fleet
3. High Seas Fleet
Profler - April 20, 2005 07:22 PM (GMT)
A fresh one, slightly more abstract.
From where does the word 'Trivia' come from?
From where does the word 'Trivia' come from?
Cliomhdubh - April 20, 2005 07:26 PM (GMT)
from trivial-> meaningless,pointless
Profler - April 20, 2005 07:32 PM (GMT)
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| from trivial-> meaningless,pointless |
Further back than that, though to all my knowledge you are certainly correct in your assumption.
Miborovsky - April 20, 2005 08:58 PM (GMT)
| QUOTE (Peachy Carnehan @ Apr 20 2005, 08:13 AM) |
| Well, I came across an old trivia book at my house, so I thought I'd post some of the questions, see who can get them. (Feel free to jump in with any of your own) These are general military history questions. 1. What was the Japanese Samurai warrior code of behavior called? 2. What was the Ottoman army's elite fighting corps, which was made up of converts from the empire's Christian (mostly Balkan) provinces? 3. The German imperial fleet at Jutland was called what? There's a few to get started. |
1. Bushido
2. Janissaries
3. Um, Kriegsmarine?
Cliomhdubh - April 20, 2005 09:06 PM (GMT)
well it goes back to the meeting of three roads in latin but i dont know of any meaning linked to todays trivial
ferrets54 - April 20, 2005 09:11 PM (GMT)
| QUOTE (Profler @ Apr 20 2005, 07:22 PM) |
| A fresh one, slightly more abstract. From where does the word 'Trivia' come from? |
Greek God of knowledge? Or did Hercules the TV series lie to me...
Miborovsky - April 20, 2005 09:29 PM (GMT)
| QUOTE (ferrets54 @ Apr 20 2005, 01:11 PM) | ||
Greek God of knowledge? Or did Hercules the TV series lie to me... |
The cartoon show? :P
ferrets54 - April 20, 2005 09:34 PM (GMT)
| QUOTE (mib @ Apr 20 2005, 09:29 PM) | ||||
The cartoon show? :P |
Yup.
Profler - April 20, 2005 10:13 PM (GMT)
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| well it goes back to the meeting of three roads in latin but i dont know of any meaning linked to todays trivial |
Nail on the head more or less, a crossroads north of rome where women gathered to gossip, called Trivia. This spawned the adjective trivial, which in the modern world regressed to Trivia.
Cliomhdubh - April 20, 2005 10:24 PM (GMT)
and u thought i was just a pretty face
Peachy Carnehan - April 20, 2005 11:18 PM (GMT)
Well, all of the questions were answered correctly, good job everyone.
Here's another one:
1. What is the shortest war in history?
Here's another one:
1. What is the shortest war in history?
Alameda - April 20, 2005 11:34 PM (GMT)
The Shortest War in History was fought in Zanzibar in 1896. On 25 August, Sultan Hamid bin Thuwaini died, and two hours later, an usurper broke into the Palace and declared himself ruler. In a show of Victorian Gunboat Diplomacy, the Royal Navy was asked to evict him. At precisely 9 o' clock on the 27th, three warships opened fire and in 45 minutes reduced the Palace to rubble, and deposed the usurper. The bombardment has since been called the "Shortest War in History" as verified by the Guinness Book of Records.
Do I get a cookie? B)
Do I get a cookie? B)
Peachy Carnehan - April 21, 2005 12:11 AM (GMT)
Give the man a cookie!
Alameda - April 21, 2005 12:19 AM (GMT)
Yummy, thanks!!!
Miborovsky - April 21, 2005 12:20 AM (GMT)
| QUOTE (Peachy Carnehan @ Apr 20 2005, 03:18 PM) |
| Well, all of the questions were answered correctly, good job everyone. Here's another one: 1. What is the shortest war in history? |
This is so well know it's not even trivia anymore...
What is the nickname Dubya gives to Mrs Dubya?
Peachy Carnehan - April 21, 2005 12:30 AM (GMT)
Well known by who? Not the average person.
Alameda - April 21, 2005 12:31 AM (GMT)
Hey Peachy,
I think the word you are looking for is "Arrogant".
:) Those who really know it all, know they don't know it all.
Keep them coming man, this is fun!
I think the word you are looking for is "Arrogant".
:) Those who really know it all, know they don't know it all.
Keep them coming man, this is fun!
DWCordell1988 - April 21, 2005 01:28 AM (GMT)
| QUOTE (Alameda @ Apr 21 2005, 12:31 AM) |
| Those who really know it all, know they don't know it all. |
Ooh, really good. ;)
Miborovsky - April 21, 2005 02:09 AM (GMT)
So, what is it? What's the nickname of Mrs Bush?
Emperor Napoleon - April 21, 2005 02:26 AM (GMT)
Alameda - April 21, 2005 02:46 AM (GMT)
| QUOTE (mib @ Apr 21 2005, 02:09 AM) |
| So, what is it? What's the nickname of Mrs Bush? |
It's Bushie, ...I was trying to give the others a chance. :P
That's 2 cookies!!
Emperor Napoleon - April 21, 2005 02:56 AM (GMT)
TWO COOCKIES AHAHAHA!
and just for fun
Miborovsky - April 21, 2005 02:57 AM (GMT)
| QUOTE (Alameda @ Apr 20 2005, 06:46 PM) | ||
It's Bushie, ...I was trying to give the others a chance. :P That's 2 cookies!! |
Er... that is INcorrect! Try again!
Alameda - April 21, 2005 03:00 AM (GMT)
No it's not inncorrect. Let's see some sources there mate.
I'll be right back with mine.
EDIT: Ok, I'm back. http://www.freeconservatives.com/vb/showthread.php?t=18279
One thing I'm curious about mib... Do you like mustard or relish with your crow?
Bon Apetit!!!
B)
I'll be right back with mine.
EDIT: Ok, I'm back. http://www.freeconservatives.com/vb/showthread.php?t=18279
One thing I'm curious about mib... Do you like mustard or relish with your crow?
Bon Apetit!!!
B)
Miborovsky - April 21, 2005 03:20 AM (GMT)
| QUOTE (Alameda @ Apr 20 2005, 07:00 PM) |
| No it's not inncorrect. Let's see some sources there mate. I'll be right back with mine. EDIT: Ok, I'm back. http://www.freeconservatives.com/vb/showthread.php?t=18279 One thing I'm curious about mib... Do you like mustard or relish with your crow? Bon Apetit!!! B) |
Ahh, looks like my source was dated... stupid Dubya, giving multiple nicknames to everyone... :angry:
Anyway the answer I had was 'Pickles'. Don't know where I saw this, though. :(
Mustard? Relish? Crow? Over my dead body!
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| 1. What is Bush's nickname? The big d reazy 2. What does the W. stand for? Watcha gonna do about it? 3. What kind of vehicle does Bush drive on his ranch in Crawford, Texas? a bike with training wheels 4. If you hooked up headphones to Bush's iPod, what music would you hear? probably hooked on phonics 5. What trait does Bush hate? individual thought 6. What has Bush banned from the Oval Office? logic 7. What three states has Bush never visited during his time as president? Wait, theres a NEW mexico? 8. What state has Bush visited the most? Second most? insanity 9. How many countries has Bush visited? with a gun, or just by himself? 10. The president has hosted just four state dinners at the White House. What world leaders received this rare tribute? ones with oil 11. What was Bush's favorite movie of 2004? Top flick in 2000? im gonna have to guess gigli 12. If stranded on a desert island, what would be his must-haves? wmd's 13. What was his first car? he can drive? 14. What was his first job? hahahah 15. What's his favorite junk food? im gonna guess pork rinds 16. What date is his wedding anniversary? i still cant believe someone would marry him 17. Bush and his wife, Laura, went to the same school in Midland, Texas, for one year. What grade was it? 7th, his fourth time, her first 18. Where did the first couple meet? she was his tutor 19. George and Laura Bush were the same age when they got married. How old were they? 12 20. What is Bush's favorite participatory sport now that a bad knee has limited his running? terrorist hunting 21. Seated in the family quarters to watch a game on television, what sport does the president prefer? see above 22. Hours before the second presidential debate in St. Louis last October, Bush went fishing to relax. What is the biggest fish the president has caught? 72 feet long, and we trust this man for a budget 23. A healthy 58-year-old, what is Bush's resting heart rate? 2 24. What does the president consider one of his hidden talents? the nose flute 25. If Bush decides to indulge in dessert, what would he have? beats me |
Alameda - April 21, 2005 03:27 AM (GMT)
1st, have you checked your PMs?
2nd, read the whole site if you must, it's Bushie. What you posted there is --Bush's Nickname-- (which is actually Bushie also...the dude there is wrong)....if you read on you will find the answer.
If you are nice, I'll even let you have one of my cookies after you finish your crow!!! :lol:
2nd, read the whole site if you must, it's Bushie. What you posted there is --Bush's Nickname-- (which is actually Bushie also...the dude there is wrong)....if you read on you will find the answer.
If you are nice, I'll even let you have one of my cookies after you finish your crow!!! :lol:
Miborovsky - April 21, 2005 03:37 AM (GMT)
1. I did.
2. Couldn't find anything specific, but found this on google instead:
http://www.bettybowers.com/pickletickle.html
edit: new shoulder lapel! Cool! :lol:
2. Couldn't find anything specific, but found this on google instead:
http://www.bettybowers.com/pickletickle.html
edit: new shoulder lapel! Cool! :lol:
Alameda - April 21, 2005 03:41 AM (GMT)
Oooooh, that's just wrong dude!!!
Just wrong I tell you!!! <_< hehe
(Are you sure that's not Monica all grown up? :lol: )
Just wrong I tell you!!! <_< hehe
(Are you sure that's not Monica all grown up? :lol: )
DWCordell1988 - April 21, 2005 11:48 AM (GMT)
| QUOTE (Alameda @ Apr 21 2005, 03:41 AM) |
| (Are you sure that's not Monica all grown up? :lol: ) |
:lol:
Cliomhdubh - April 21, 2005 11:55 AM (GMT)
it couldnt be monica, thats not where the cigar went with her
Peachy Carnehan - April 21, 2005 05:30 PM (GMT)
Well, then, to get back on topic, a few more not-too-difficult questions.
1. What war was named after the severed ear of a british smuggler?
2. How many ships did the British lose in the Falklands war?
3. What was the greatest defeat suffered by a US army at the hands of the North American Indian?
1. What war was named after the severed ear of a british smuggler?
2. How many ships did the British lose in the Falklands war?
3. What was the greatest defeat suffered by a US army at the hands of the North American Indian?
Alameda - April 21, 2005 06:38 PM (GMT)
1. The War of Jenkin's Ear
2. I'm pretty sure at least 2 were hit, but none were lost.
3. In 1791, Ohio governor Arthur St. Clair led 2,300 men against a confederacy of Miamis, Shawnees, and Delawares in northern Ohio and was routed. The loss of 647 men under St. Clair's command was the worst military defeat American troops would ever suffer in a battle with Native Americans. (Custer only led aprox. 210 men into the Battle of Little Big Horn in Eastern Montana.)
2. I'm pretty sure at least 2 were hit, but none were lost.
3. In 1791, Ohio governor Arthur St. Clair led 2,300 men against a confederacy of Miamis, Shawnees, and Delawares in northern Ohio and was routed. The loss of 647 men under St. Clair's command was the worst military defeat American troops would ever suffer in a battle with Native Americans. (Custer only led aprox. 210 men into the Battle of Little Big Horn in Eastern Montana.)
Cliomhdubh - April 21, 2005 08:02 PM (GMT)
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| What was the greatest defeat suffered by a US army at the hands of the North American Indian? |
the one with custer in it?
DWCordell1988 - April 21, 2005 08:30 PM (GMT)
As Alameda stated, Custer led only 210.
Profler - April 21, 2005 09:18 PM (GMT)
2. 4 Ships sunk by enemy action
HMS Sheffield hit by Exocet, burns out and later sinks when being towed
HMS Ardent bombed, sinks the next day
HMS Antelope a bomb explodes while being defused, ship burns out and sinks the next day
Atlantic Conveyor hit by exocet, burns out and sinks when being towed.
RFA Sir Galahad was also scuttled as a war grave after being mortally damaged
I once had to research it for a history project, some of the facts stuck
HMS Sheffield hit by Exocet, burns out and later sinks when being towed
HMS Ardent bombed, sinks the next day
HMS Antelope a bomb explodes while being defused, ship burns out and sinks the next day
Atlantic Conveyor hit by exocet, burns out and sinks when being towed.
RFA Sir Galahad was also scuttled as a war grave after being mortally damaged
I once had to research it for a history project, some of the facts stuck
Lord Rahl - April 21, 2005 09:32 PM (GMT)
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| HMS Sheffield hit by Exocet, burns out and later sinks when being towed |
Sheffield? DAMN! That's my last name. Oh well.
Here are some trivia questions of my own...
1) What color is a polar bear's skin.
2) Is snow white?
3) How many stomachs does a cow have?
4) What is the fastest animal on earth?
5) What city has the most difference in temperature in the world?
Cliomhdubh - April 21, 2005 09:55 PM (GMT)
1)black
2)no its transparent
3) 4
4) cheetah on land
5)moscow?
2)no its transparent
3) 4
4) cheetah on land
5)moscow?