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Post by yenilira on Feb 2, 2012 15:33:44 GMT 1
OK - you take this question then, Whit.
Seeing you got the answer nearest to it to approx. 50km. ;D
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Post by whitstabletangerin on Feb 2, 2012 15:46:30 GMT 1
As you probably gathered I never flew the plane, just as well ah.
Q#143.
Which country does the present Pope originate from?
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Post by yenilira on Feb 2, 2012 16:00:46 GMT 1
Germany
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Post by whitstabletangerin on Feb 2, 2012 16:11:08 GMT 1
Correct.
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Post by yenilira on Feb 2, 2012 17:28:15 GMT 1
Thanks, Whit.
Q # 144
The XXth Commonwealth Games are being held – where, and when?
We put these sports questions up, and they don't get answered.....
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Post by whitstabletangerin on Feb 2, 2012 17:44:43 GMT 1
Should that be Q#144?
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Post by yenilira on Feb 2, 2012 19:49:14 GMT 1
Yes, thanks, Whit -
Question Number 144 is where and when the XX Games.
Just under four hours remaining for this question.
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Post by roadchefourstands on Feb 2, 2012 22:30:03 GMT 1
if that means 20th, then Delhi, with Glasgae being in 2014
Berwick coast is nearer to Firth of Forth than Denmark...
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Post by yenilira on Feb 2, 2012 22:58:00 GMT 1
Correct, 4Stands - Glasgow 2014.
Your Question......?
The Firth of Forth is Scotland and going due east is Denmark.
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Post by yenilira on Feb 3, 2012 1:08:19 GMT 1
Looks like 4Stands has forfeited his question...................
Q # 145
What is the full date of the Battle of Culloden?
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Post by Tangerine Sherlock on Feb 3, 2012 8:56:23 GMT 1
dam its 1746 but don't know the exact date grrrrrrr should know as i only visited the site a few years ago
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Post by yenilira on Feb 3, 2012 9:19:11 GMT 1
Would have thought every self-respecting Sassenach would know that! ;D
Blàr Chùil Lodair - 16th April 1746.
Q # 146
What towns comprise the "English Riviera"?
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Post by whitstabletangerin on Feb 3, 2012 11:06:29 GMT 1
Torquay, Brixham, Babbacombe...................
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Post by yenilira on Feb 3, 2012 12:25:27 GMT 1
Nearly there, Whit.........
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Post by whitstabletangerin on Feb 3, 2012 12:39:15 GMT 1
Paignton?
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Post by yenilira on Feb 3, 2012 13:45:18 GMT 1
The towns of Torquay, Paignton, and Brixham make up "Torbay" which is otherwise k/a the "English Riviera" in South Devon. though there is call by some for Babbacombe to be included in that name...... So Whit's correct, and your question for number 147 is...... Edit - spelt 'correct' wrong !!!!
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Post by whitstabletangerin on Feb 3, 2012 14:20:19 GMT 1
Went to a stag do in Torquay a few years back and stayed in a hotel at Babbacombe, which had above the front desk, "Babbacombe belle of the English Riviera"., Just thought I would mention it like.
Q#147
Staying on the subject of South West England.
What town is the capitol of the Scilly Isles?
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Post by yenilira on Feb 3, 2012 15:17:36 GMT 1
Stag Do .... at your age, Whit? Scilly Isles is St. Mary's, isn't it. Harold Wilson had a lot of time for it, didn't he? "Capitol" is in Washington I think (?), but I know what you mean
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Post by roadchefourstands on Feb 3, 2012 15:18:19 GMT 1
Hugh Town, on St mary's island, beautiful place......but windy
I can't stay on here all day waiting to be told I'm correct you know!! ;D
Question 148 staying on the subject of islands..
Name the three largest islands in the British Isles?
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Post by yenilira on Feb 3, 2012 15:33:08 GMT 1
Anglesey, Wight & Skye? Though IOM comes into the equation somewhere. and we shouldn't have to wait 3 hours for a question....
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Post by roadchefourstands on Feb 3, 2012 15:34:27 GMT 1
no where near
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Post by whitstabletangerin on Feb 3, 2012 15:36:47 GMT 1
Well done Chef, it is Hugh Town
Orkneys, Shetland and the isle of Lewis.
Capitol, thats what happens when you hang around over there too long.
Yeni, people do get wed at 70., Who else would want a stag do in Torquay.
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Post by yenilira on Feb 3, 2012 15:40:19 GMT 1
"no where near" Eh? Must be, you said 'British Isles'..................
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Post by yenilira on Feb 3, 2012 15:53:05 GMT 1
Hmmmm. Skye Lewis Shetland or Orkney Mainland? Orkney & Shetland are groups of islands and the largest island of these are both called 'Mainland' I'm sure. (My old man was at Scapa in the war). 'Es boogered off - again!
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Post by roadchefourstands on Feb 3, 2012 15:56:50 GMT 1
Lewis/Harris is one stand back a bit
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