Yesterday's Answer:
Los Rodeos Airport (now known as Tenerife North Airport) on the island of Tenerife was the site of the world's largest multiple-aircraft disaster.
Today's Question:
Which 1991 movie, which swept the Oscars for Best Picture, Actress, Director and Adapted Screenplay, also featured one of the shortest Best Actor-winning roles to date?
Having a senior moment on this one :)
(Sources: American Mensa, email transmission, October 31, 2011; http://news.bbc.co.uk/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/march/27/newsid_2531000/2531063.stm; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxCLImowXB0)
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Monday, October 31, 2011
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Yesterday's Answer, Today's Question
Yesterday's Answer:
Tsunamis are commonly caused by earthquakes, less commonly by submarine landslides, infrequently by submarine volcanic eruptions and very rarely by a large meteorite impact in the ocean.
Today's Question:
Where was the world's largest multiple-aircraft disaster?
My guess is Pearl Harbor.
(Sources: American Mensa, email transmission, October 30, 2011; http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/brochures/tsunami.htm; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-zfCBCq-8I)
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Tsunamis are commonly caused by earthquakes, less commonly by submarine landslides, infrequently by submarine volcanic eruptions and very rarely by a large meteorite impact in the ocean.
Today's Question:
Where was the world's largest multiple-aircraft disaster?
My guess is Pearl Harbor.
(Sources: American Mensa, email transmission, October 30, 2011; http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/brochures/tsunami.htm; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-zfCBCq-8I)
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Saturday, October 29, 2011
Yesterday's Answer, Today's Question
Yesterday's Answer:
The number of faces of an icosahedron, minus the number of faces of a dodecahedron, divided by the number of faces of a tetrahedron: 20 - 12 / 4 = 2.
Today's Question:
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, what are the four possible causes of a tsunami?
(Sources: American Mensa, email transmission, October 29, 2011; http://www.mathsisfun.com/geometry/icosahedron.html; http://www.mathsisfun.com/geometry/dodecahedron.html; http://www.mathsisfun.com/geometry/tetrahedron.html; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7qE_Tc8e4g)
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The number of faces of an icosahedron, minus the number of faces of a dodecahedron, divided by the number of faces of a tetrahedron: 20 - 12 / 4 = 2.
Today's Question:
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, what are the four possible causes of a tsunami?
(Sources: American Mensa, email transmission, October 29, 2011; http://www.mathsisfun.com/geometry/icosahedron.html; http://www.mathsisfun.com/geometry/dodecahedron.html; http://www.mathsisfun.com/geometry/tetrahedron.html; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7qE_Tc8e4g)
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Friday, October 28, 2011
Yesterday's Answer, Today's Question
Yesterday's Answer:
Perhaps the most important prayer in Judaism, observant Jews aspire to have it be the words they utter with their last breath. This prayer is called: Shema Yisreal.
Today's Question:
What is the number of faces of an icosahedron, minus the number of faces of a dodecahedron, divided by the number of faces of a tetrahedron?
I know this answer is something minus 12 divided by 4 but do not know how many sides are on an icosahedron.
(Sources: American Mensa, email transmission, October 28, 2011; http://judaism.about.com/; http://www.yourdictionary.com/shema; http://cod5-ma5.blogspot.com/2009/10/judaism.html)
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Perhaps the most important prayer in Judaism, observant Jews aspire to have it be the words they utter with their last breath. This prayer is called: Shema Yisreal.
Today's Question:
What is the number of faces of an icosahedron, minus the number of faces of a dodecahedron, divided by the number of faces of a tetrahedron?
I know this answer is something minus 12 divided by 4 but do not know how many sides are on an icosahedron.
(Sources: American Mensa, email transmission, October 28, 2011; http://judaism.about.com/; http://www.yourdictionary.com/shema; http://cod5-ma5.blogspot.com/2009/10/judaism.html)
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Thursday, October 27, 2011
Yesterday's Answer, Today's Question
Yesterday's Answer:
The radioactive substance in smoke detectors is called Americum-241. It emits alpha particles and low-energy gamma rays.
Today's Question:
Perhaps the most important prayer in Judaism, observant Jews aspire to have it be the words they utter with their last breath. What is this prayer called?
I don't know this one.
(Sources: American Mensa, email transmission, October 27, 2011: http://www.howstuffworks.com/home-improvement/household-safety/fire/smoke.htm; http://education.jlab.org/itselemental/ele095.html; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6J_KqY81EmA)
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The radioactive substance in smoke detectors is called Americum-241. It emits alpha particles and low-energy gamma rays.
Today's Question:
Perhaps the most important prayer in Judaism, observant Jews aspire to have it be the words they utter with their last breath. What is this prayer called?
I don't know this one.
(Sources: American Mensa, email transmission, October 27, 2011: http://www.howstuffworks.com/home-improvement/household-safety/fire/smoke.htm; http://education.jlab.org/itselemental/ele095.html; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6J_KqY81EmA)
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Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Yesterday's Answer:
The study of fungi is called mycology.
Today's Question:
Which radioactive substance is used in smoke detectors, and what type of radiation does it emit?
(Sources: American Mensa, email transmission, October 26, 2011; http://www.mycology.adelaide.edu.au/; http://withfriendship.com; http://science.howstuffworks.com/nuclear1.htm)
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The study of fungi is called mycology.
Today's Question:
Which radioactive substance is used in smoke detectors, and what type of radiation does it emit?
(Sources: American Mensa, email transmission, October 26, 2011; http://www.mycology.adelaide.edu.au/; http://withfriendship.com; http://science.howstuffworks.com/nuclear1.htm)
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Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Yesterday's Answer, Today's Question
Yesterday's answer:
Ricin is the poison derived from castor beans and Bulgarian defector, Georgi Markov, was killed with it in the “poison umbrella case.”
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| Georgi Markov |
Today's Question:
What is the study of fungi called?
Don't know this one.
(Sources: American Mensa, email transmission, October 25, 2011; http://www.bt.cdc.gov/agent/ricin/facts.asp; http://waynesword.palomar.edu/plmar99.htm; http://articles.cnn.com/2003-01-07/world/terror.poison.bulgarian_1_poison-ricin-assassination-bulgarian-dissident-georgi-markov?_s=PM:WORLD; http://danassays.files.wordpress.com)
Monday, October 24, 2011
Yesterday's Answer, Today's Question
Yesterday's Answer:
The four parts of Wagner's "Der Ring des Nibelungen," are Das Rheingold (The Rhine Gold)", "Die Walkure (The Valkyrie)", "Siegfried" and "Gotterdammerung (Twilight of the Gods)."
Today's Question:
What poison is derived from the castor bean, and who was the Bulgarian defector killed with it in the "poison umbrella case?"
The answer to this is ricin.
(Sources: American Mensa, email transmission, October 24, 2011; http://press.princeton.edu/titles/6302.html; http://www.evermore.com/azo/ring/1.jpg)
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The four parts of Wagner's "Der Ring des Nibelungen," are Das Rheingold (The Rhine Gold)", "Die Walkure (The Valkyrie)", "Siegfried" and "Gotterdammerung (Twilight of the Gods)."
Today's Question:
What poison is derived from the castor bean, and who was the Bulgarian defector killed with it in the "poison umbrella case?"
The answer to this is ricin.
(Sources: American Mensa, email transmission, October 24, 2011; http://press.princeton.edu/titles/6302.html; http://www.evermore.com/azo/ring/1.jpg)
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Sunday, October 23, 2011
Yesterday's Answer, Today's Question
Yesterday's Answer:
The two Iraqi areas associated with intense insurgent resistance are the Sunni Triangle (northwest of Baghdad) and the Triangle of Death (south of Baghdad).
Today's Question:
Name the four parts of Wagner's "Der Ring des Nibelungen."
(Sources: American Mensa, email transmission, October 23, 2011; http://www.cbc.ca/news/story/2003/09/19/sunni_triangle030919.html; http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/05/18/notebook/main2825784.shtml; http://www.semp.us/_images/biots/Biot154PhotoB.jpg; https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrLXHN9IyLnoVwqx_UpWOqyL-0QRTfbcU8IQqEfi6CaTDTnG_gE9PyptLW7-F2BbXBTyYMn7HjQ_c3Ujge6Wgo4FVqxYIhd1WR6pk42FBLqbP91afK8_bQC54BcKxQZ6qUKvK9-Y6ccPEY/s1600/Khidr_crop_med.jpg)
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The two Iraqi areas associated with intense insurgent resistance are the Sunni Triangle (northwest of Baghdad) and the Triangle of Death (south of Baghdad).
Today's Question:
Name the four parts of Wagner's "Der Ring des Nibelungen."
(Sources: American Mensa, email transmission, October 23, 2011; http://www.cbc.ca/news/story/2003/09/19/sunni_triangle030919.html; http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/05/18/notebook/main2825784.shtml; http://www.semp.us/_images/biots/Biot154PhotoB.jpg; https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrLXHN9IyLnoVwqx_UpWOqyL-0QRTfbcU8IQqEfi6CaTDTnG_gE9PyptLW7-F2BbXBTyYMn7HjQ_c3Ujge6Wgo4FVqxYIhd1WR6pk42FBLqbP91afK8_bQC54BcKxQZ6qUKvK9-Y6ccPEY/s1600/Khidr_crop_med.jpg)
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Saturday, October 22, 2011
Yesterday's Answer, Today's Question
Yesterday's Answer:
Spiro T. Agnew said, "If you've seen one city slum, you've seen them all."
Today's Question:
Identify the two Iraqi areas associated with intense insurgent resistance; both include the word "Triangle."
(Sources: American Mensa, email transmission, October 22, 2011)
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Spiro T. Agnew said, "If you've seen one city slum, you've seen them all."
Today's Question:
Identify the two Iraqi areas associated with intense insurgent resistance; both include the word "Triangle."
(Sources: American Mensa, email transmission, October 22, 2011)
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Friday, October 21, 2011
Yesterday's Answer, Today's Question
Yesterday's Answer:
Robert E. Lee was married to Martha Washington's great-granddaughter, Mary Custis.
Today's Question:
Which U.S. Vice President said, "If you've seen one city slum, you've seen them all?"
I don't know this one but could see Dan Quail saying it out of tactlessness or Cheney saying it out of contempt and disinterest.
(Sources: American Mensa, email transmission, October 21, 2011; http://www.civilwarhome.com/leebio.htm; http://www.ushistory.org/valleyforge/served/martha.html; http://ehistory.osu.edu/world/articles/ArticleView.cfm?AID=67; http://www.thesocialleader.com/; http://www.robert-e-lee.freeservers.com/Lee_Family.htm)
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Robert E. Lee was married to Martha Washington's great-granddaughter, Mary Custis.
Today's Question:
Which U.S. Vice President said, "If you've seen one city slum, you've seen them all?"
I don't know this one but could see Dan Quail saying it out of tactlessness or Cheney saying it out of contempt and disinterest.
(Sources: American Mensa, email transmission, October 21, 2011; http://www.civilwarhome.com/leebio.htm; http://www.ushistory.org/valleyforge/served/martha.html; http://ehistory.osu.edu/world/articles/ArticleView.cfm?AID=67; http://www.thesocialleader.com/; http://www.robert-e-lee.freeservers.com/Lee_Family.htm)
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Thursday, October 20, 2011
Yesterday's Answer, Today's Question
Yesterday's Answer:
The flag ofNunavut
Today's Question:
Who was married to Martha Washington's great-granddaughter, Mary Custis?
I don't know. (Some of these seem rather arbitrary.)
(Sources: American Mensa, email transmission, October 20, 2011; http://www.nunavut.com/; http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cairn; http://www.unipka.ca/)
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The flag of
Today's Question:
Who was married to Martha Washington's great-granddaughter, Mary Custis?
I don't know. (Some of these seem rather arbitrary.)
(Sources: American Mensa, email transmission, October 20, 2011; http://www.nunavut.com/; http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cairn; http://www.unipka.ca/)
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Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Yesterday's Answer, Today's Question
Yesterday's Answer:
The bulk of the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry was comprised of free black men.
Today's Question:
The flag of Nunavut
I am stumped on this one.
(Sources: American Mensa, email transmission, October 19, 2011; http://www.54thmass.org/; http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=4Eg0KMOofEY)
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Compiled by Otto Ladensack for Patricia Ladensack
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Yesterday's Answer, Today's Question
Yesterday's Answer:
The colonel in command of the 54th Massachusetts’ Volunteer Infantry in 1863 was Robert Gould Shaw.
Today's Question:
Who made up the bulk of the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry?
(Sources: American Mensa, email transmission, October 8th, 2011; http://www.us-civilwar.com/shaw.htm)
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The colonel in command of the 54th Massachusetts’ Volunteer Infantry in 1863 was Robert Gould Shaw.
Today's Question:
Who made up the bulk of the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry?
(Sources: American Mensa, email transmission, October 8th, 2011; http://www.us-civilwar.com/shaw.htm)
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Monday, October 17, 2011
Yesterday's Answer, Today's Question
Yesterday's Answer:
The oldest continuously inhabited residential street in the U.S. is in Philadelphia. Elfreth's Alley is the name of the street.
Today's Question:
Who was the colonel in command of the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry in 1863?
I do not know this one, either.
(Sources: American Mensa, email transmission, October 7, 2011; www.funtrivia.com/askft/Question81370.html; http://www.bjessett.com/elfrethsalley.htm)
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The oldest continuously inhabited residential street in the U.S. is in Philadelphia. Elfreth's Alley is the name of the street.
Today's Question:
Who was the colonel in command of the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry in 1863?
I do not know this one, either.
(Sources: American Mensa, email transmission, October 7, 2011; www.funtrivia.com/askft/Question81370.html; http://www.bjessett.com/elfrethsalley.htm)
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Yesterday's Answer, Today's Question
Yesterday's Answer:
"The Creatures of Prometheus," is the title of the only ballet score written by Beethoven.
Today's Question:
Where is the oldest continuously inhabited residential street in the U.S.?
(Sources: American Mensa, email transmission, October 7, 2011; http://www.laphil.com/philpedia/piece-detail.cfm?id=3090; http://www.lucare.com/immortal/index.html; http://www.csudh.edu/oliver/beetport/plate4.jpg; http://youtu.be/yzmxtuNg4Hc)
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"The Creatures of Prometheus," is the title of the only ballet score written by Beethoven.
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Today's Question:
Where is the oldest continuously inhabited residential street in the U.S.?
(Sources: American Mensa, email transmission, October 7, 2011; http://www.laphil.com/philpedia/piece-detail.cfm?id=3090; http://www.lucare.com/immortal/index.html; http://www.csudh.edu/oliver/beetport/plate4.jpg; http://youtu.be/yzmxtuNg4Hc)
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Yesterday's Answer, Today's Question
Yesterday's Answer:
Madam C.J. Walker was the first female self-made millionaire. She developed and marketed a hugely successful line of beauty and hair-care products for black women.
Today's Question:
What is the title of the only ballet score written by Beethoven?
I like his symphonies but hadn't even realized he'd done an opera.
(Sources: American Mensa, email transmission, October 7, 2011; http://www.madamcjwalker.com/; http://mygrowthplan.org; http://www.lvbeethoven.com/Bio/BiographyLudwig.html)
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Madam C.J. Walker was the first female self-made millionaire. She developed and marketed a hugely successful line of beauty and hair-care products for black women.
Today's Question:
What is the title of the only ballet score written by Beethoven?
I like his symphonies but hadn't even realized he'd done an opera.
(Sources: American Mensa, email transmission, October 7, 2011; http://www.madamcjwalker.com/; http://mygrowthplan.org; http://www.lvbeethoven.com/Bio/BiographyLudwig.html)
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Yesterday's Answer, Today's Question
Yesterday's Answer:
The area associated with illicit opium cultivation in southeast Asia is The Golden Triangle.
Today's Question:
Name the first female self-made millionaire who developed and marketed a hugely successful line of beauty and hair-care products for black women.
I don't know this one.
(Sources: American Mensa, email transmission, October 17, 2011; http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/heroin/etc/history.html; http://thailandforvisitors.com/north/chiangrai/chiangsaen/goldtriangl.html; http://asadullahsohail.files.wordpress.com)
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The area associated with illicit opium cultivation in southeast Asia is The Golden Triangle.
Today's Question:
Name the first female self-made millionaire who developed and marketed a hugely successful line of beauty and hair-care products for black women.
I don't know this one.
(Sources: American Mensa, email transmission, October 17, 2011; http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/heroin/etc/history.html; http://thailandforvisitors.com/north/chiangrai/chiangsaen/goldtriangl.html; http://asadullahsohail.files.wordpress.com)
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Saturday, October 15, 2011
Ongoing Technical Issues?
There seems to be an ongoing problem. I haven't received any new trivia since Thursday. I will catch this site up as soon as I hear back.
Thank you for your patience.
Perhaps a short clip would be enjoyable:
Have a nice day.
Thank you for your patience.
Perhaps a short clip would be enjoyable:
Have a nice day.
Friday, October 14, 2011
Technical Difficulties?
Note:
Mensa did not send out any trivia today. I imagine I will get 2 days worth, tomorrow. I will fix this matter and bring my page up-to-date as soon as I can.
Thank you for your understanding,
Trish
Mensa did not send out any trivia today. I imagine I will get 2 days worth, tomorrow. I will fix this matter and bring my page up-to-date as soon as I can.
Thank you for your understanding,
Trish
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Yesterday's Answer, Today's Question
Yesterday's Answer:
The state quarter for Alabama depicts the prolific author, anti-war activist, lecturer and socialist, Helen Keller.
Today's Question:
Identify the area associated with illicit opium cultivation in southeast Asia: _____________ Triangle.
Don't remember this answer--only that Nato's crackdown on the Taliban has greatly restored its operation.
(Sources: American Mensa, emailtransmission, October 13, 2011; http://www.50states.com/alabama.htm; http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/USAkeller.htm; http://www.statesymbolsusa.org)
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The state quarter for Alabama depicts the prolific author, anti-war activist, lecturer and socialist, Helen Keller.
Today's Question:
Identify the area associated with illicit opium cultivation in southeast Asia: _____________ Triangle.
Don't remember this answer--only that Nato's crackdown on the Taliban has greatly restored its operation.
(Sources: American Mensa, emailtransmission, October 13, 2011; http://www.50states.com/alabama.htm; http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/USAkeller.htm; http://www.statesymbolsusa.org)
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Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Yesterday's Answer, Today's Question
Yesterday's Answer:
The two gigantic statues that were blown up by the Taliban were the Buddhas of Bamiyan.
Today's Question:
Which state quarter depicts a prolific author, anti-war activist, lecturer and socialist? Further, name the individual.
If I were to take a stab at this I'd try Ben Franklin and I think the biography I read in 4th grade placed him in Massachusettes but that's just a guess.
(Sources: American Mensa, email transmission, October 12, 2011; http://www.institute-for-afghan-studies.org/AFGHAN%20CONFLICT/TALIBAN/intro_kakar.htm; http://middleeast.about.com/od/afghanista1/a/me080910.htm; http://imablank.files.wordpress.com)
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The two gigantic statues that were blown up by the Taliban were the Buddhas of Bamiyan.
Today's Question:
Which state quarter depicts a prolific author, anti-war activist, lecturer and socialist? Further, name the individual.
If I were to take a stab at this I'd try Ben Franklin and I think the biography I read in 4th grade placed him in Massachusettes but that's just a guess.
(Sources: American Mensa, email transmission, October 12, 2011; http://www.institute-for-afghan-studies.org/AFGHAN%20CONFLICT/TALIBAN/intro_kakar.htm; http://middleeast.about.com/od/afghanista1/a/me080910.htm; http://imablank.files.wordpress.com)
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Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Yesterday's Answer, Today's Question
Yesterday's Answer:
One of the most highly decorated units of the U.S. Army in WWII, the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, was composed mainly of Japanese-Americans.
Today's Question:
Which two gigantic statues were blown up by the Taliban?
I do not know this one.
(Sources: American Mensa, email transmission, October 11, 2011; http://www.archives.gov/research/military/ww2/photos/; http://www.goforbroke.org/history/history_historical_veterans_442nd.asp; http://www.sesho.libsyn.com; http://www.cfr.org/afghanistan/taliban-afghanistan/p10551)
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One of the most highly decorated units of the U.S. Army in WWII, the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, was composed mainly of Japanese-Americans.
Today's Question:
Which two gigantic statues were blown up by the Taliban?
I do not know this one.
(Sources: American Mensa, email transmission, October 11, 2011; http://www.archives.gov/research/military/ww2/photos/; http://www.goforbroke.org/history/history_historical_veterans_442nd.asp; http://www.sesho.libsyn.com; http://www.cfr.org/afghanistan/taliban-afghanistan/p10551)
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Monday, October 10, 2011
Yesterday's Answer, Today's Question
Yesterday's Answer:
The formula for body mass index (BMI) is: weight in pounds multiplied by 703, divided by height (in inches) squared.
Example (me): 185 * 703 = 130,055 / 5476 (74 squared) = 23.75 BMI
Tomorrow's Question:
One of the most highly decorated units of the U.S. Army in WWII, the 442nd Regimental Combat Team was composed mainly of whom?
(Sources: American Mensa, email transmission, October 10, 2011; http://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/assessing/bmi/; http://www.freebmicalculator.net/bmi-chart.jpg)
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The formula for body mass index (BMI) is: weight in pounds multiplied by 703, divided by height (in inches) squared.
Example (me): 185 * 703 = 130,055 / 5476 (74 squared) = 23.75 BMI
Tomorrow's Question:
One of the most highly decorated units of the U.S. Army in WWII, the 442nd Regimental Combat Team was composed mainly of whom?
(Sources: American Mensa, email transmission, October 10, 2011; http://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/assessing/bmi/; http://www.freebmicalculator.net/bmi-chart.jpg)
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Sunday, October 9, 2011
Yesterday's Answer, Today's Question
Yesterday's Answer:
Thomas De Quincey said, "If once a man indulges himself in murder, very soon he comes to think little of robbing; and from robbing he comes next to drinking and Sabbath-breaking, and from that to incivility and procrastination. …Many a man has dated his ruin from some murder or other that perhaps he thought little of at the time."
Today's Question:
What is the formula for body mass index (BMI)?
As the treasonous Ollie North said, "I do not recall."
(Sources: American Mensa, email transmission, October 9, 2011; http://www.queensu.ca/english/tdq/; http://www.fallacyfiles.org/slipslop.html; www.nndb.com; http://www.gwu.edu/~nsarchiv/NSAEBB/NSAEBB113/)
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Thomas De Quincey said, "If once a man indulges himself in murder, very soon he comes to think little of robbing; and from robbing he comes next to drinking and Sabbath-breaking, and from that to incivility and procrastination. …Many a man has dated his ruin from some murder or other that perhaps he thought little of at the time."
Today's Question:
What is the formula for body mass index (BMI)?
As the treasonous Ollie North said, "I do not recall."
(Sources: American Mensa, email transmission, October 9, 2011; http://www.queensu.ca/english/tdq/; http://www.fallacyfiles.org/slipslop.html; www.nndb.com; http://www.gwu.edu/~nsarchiv/NSAEBB/NSAEBB113/)
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Saturday, October 8, 2011
Yesterday's Answer, Today's Question
Yesterday's Answer:
The Great Lakes Triangle is associated with more "mysterious" ship and airplane disappearances per unit area than the one in Bermuda.
Ah yes, the Edmund Fitzgerald comes to mind among others.
Today's Question:
Who said it? "If once a man indulges himself in murder, very soon he comes to think little of robbing; and from robbing he comes next to drinking and Sabbath-breaking, and from that to incivility and procrastination. …Many a man has dated his ruin from some murder or other that perhaps he thought little of at the time."
Don't know this answer though it sounds like the opposite of the progression I would expect.
(Sources: American Mensa, email transmission, October 8, 2011; http://www.coseegreatlakes.net/downloads/WhatistheGreatLakesTriangle-1.pdf; http://www.history.navy.mil/faqs/faq8-1.htm; http://www.ssefo.com/; http://www.3dfitz.com; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5EfPF2E7mU)
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The Great Lakes Triangle is associated with more "mysterious" ship and airplane disappearances per unit area than the one in Bermuda.
Ah yes, the Edmund Fitzgerald comes to mind among others.
Today's Question:
Who said it? "If once a man indulges himself in murder, very soon he comes to think little of robbing; and from robbing he comes next to drinking and Sabbath-breaking, and from that to incivility and procrastination. …Many a man has dated his ruin from some murder or other that perhaps he thought little of at the time."
Don't know this answer though it sounds like the opposite of the progression I would expect.
(Sources: American Mensa, email transmission, October 8, 2011; http://www.coseegreatlakes.net/downloads/WhatistheGreatLakesTriangle-1.pdf; http://www.history.navy.mil/faqs/faq8-1.htm; http://www.ssefo.com/; http://www.3dfitz.com; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5EfPF2E7mU)
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Friday, October 7, 2011
Yesterday's Answer, Today's Question
Yesterday's Answer:
Teratology is the study of abnormalities of physiological development.
Today's Question:
Identify the area associated with more "mysterious" ship and airplane disappearances per unit area than the one in the Atlantic: _______________Triangle.
(Sources: American Mensa, email transmission, October 7, 2011; http://www.teratology.org/; http://www.ehow.com/about_5557580_physiological-development-early-childhood.html; sci.waikato.ac.nz)
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Teratology is the study of abnormalities of physiological development.
Today's Question:
Identify the area associated with more "mysterious" ship and airplane disappearances per unit area than the one in the Atlantic: _______________Triangle.
(Sources: American Mensa, email transmission, October 7, 2011; http://www.teratology.org/; http://www.ehow.com/about_5557580_physiological-development-early-childhood.html; sci.waikato.ac.nz)
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Thursday, October 6, 2011
Yesterday's Answer, Today's Question
Yesterday's Answer:
The Four common, commercially grown plants that belong to the nightshade family are: Physalis philadelphica (tomatillo), Capsicum (paprika, chili pepper), Solanum (potato, tomato, eggplant), Nicotiana (tobacco) and Petunia.
Today's Question:
What is teratology the study of?
I would guess soil but I think that would require a second "r."
(Sources: American Mensa, email transmission, October 6, 2011; http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=george&dbid=62; http://biggerthanyourhead.net; http://www.agriculturalproductsindia.com; www.indiamart.com; people.tamu.edu)
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The Four common, commercially grown plants that belong to the nightshade family are: Physalis philadelphica (tomatillo), Capsicum (paprika, chili pepper), Solanum (potato, tomato, eggplant), Nicotiana (tobacco) and Petunia.
Today's Question:
What is teratology the study of?
I would guess soil but I think that would require a second "r."
(Sources: American Mensa, email transmission, October 6, 2011; http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=george&dbid=62; http://biggerthanyourhead.net; http://www.agriculturalproductsindia.com; www.indiamart.com; people.tamu.edu)
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Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Yesterday's Answer, Today's Question
Yesterday's Answer:
A nautical mile is longer than a standard mile. A nautical mile is 1.15 standard miles.
Today's Question:
Name four common, commercially grown plants that belong to the nightshade family.
I'm pretty sure bella donna is one of them.
(Sources: American Mensa, email transmission, October 5, 2011; http://www.onlineconversion.com/faq_07.htm; http://www.straightdope.com/columns/read/637/whats-the-origin-of-miles-and-yards; http://www.videos.sailingcourse.com/images/distance.jpg; http://www.videos.sailingcourse.com/distance_measurement.htm)
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A nautical mile is longer than a standard mile. A nautical mile is 1.15 standard miles.
Today's Question:
Name four common, commercially grown plants that belong to the nightshade family.
I'm pretty sure bella donna is one of them.
(Sources: American Mensa, email transmission, October 5, 2011; http://www.onlineconversion.com/faq_07.htm; http://www.straightdope.com/columns/read/637/whats-the-origin-of-miles-and-yards; http://www.videos.sailingcourse.com/images/distance.jpg; http://www.videos.sailingcourse.com/distance_measurement.htm)
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Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Yesterday's Answer, Today's Question
Yesterday's Answer:
Of the years 1300, 1600, 1900, 2200, 1400, 1700, 2000, 2300, 1500, only 1600 and 2000 are leap years.
Thus years such as 1996, 1992, 1988 and so on are leap years because they are divisible by 4 but not by 100. For century years, the 400 rule is important. Thus, century years 1900, 1800 and 1700 while all still divisible by 4 are also exactly divisible by 100. As they are not further divisible by 400, they are not leap years.
Today's Question:
Which is longer, a nautical mile or a standard mile?
(Sources: American Mensa, email transmission, October 4, 2011; http://www.dataip.co.uk/Reference/LeapYear.php; http://how-to-know.info/how-to-know-leap-year/)
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Of the years 1300, 1600, 1900, 2200, 1400, 1700, 2000, 2300, 1500, only 1600 and 2000 are leap years.
Thus years such as 1996, 1992, 1988 and so on are leap years because they are divisible by 4 but not by 100. For century years, the 400 rule is important. Thus, century years 1900, 1800 and 1700 while all still divisible by 4 are also exactly divisible by 100. As they are not further divisible by 400, they are not leap years.
Today's Question:
Which is longer, a nautical mile or a standard mile?
(Sources: American Mensa, email transmission, October 4, 2011; http://www.dataip.co.uk/Reference/LeapYear.php; http://how-to-know.info/how-to-know-leap-year/)
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Monday, October 3, 2011
Yesterday's Answer, Today's Question
Yesterday's Answer:
Administered orally, the Sabin vaccine was used to combat polio.
(This is a fascinating story. Alfred S. Sabin created a live, mutant, harmless, form of polio that would overrun the intestines thereby preventing the dangerous version from gaining a foothold. He also experimented on himself before giving it to others.)
Today's Question:
Which of these years are leap years? 1300, 1600, 1900, 2200, 1400, 1700, 2000, 2300, 1500
It would seem sensible to suppose all of these years are leap years since 2000 was however I don't think it is that simple long-term. Because a year is a little less than 365.25 days long I think there is more to the equation than if it were exactly an extra quarter of a day in length.
(Sources: American Mensa, email transmission, October 3rd, 2011; http://sabin.org/about-us/history; http://www.wired.com/images/article/full/2008/09/sabin_350px.jpg)
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Administered orally, the Sabin vaccine was used to combat polio.
(This is a fascinating story. Alfred S. Sabin created a live, mutant, harmless, form of polio that would overrun the intestines thereby preventing the dangerous version from gaining a foothold. He also experimented on himself before giving it to others.)
Today's Question:
Which of these years are leap years? 1300, 1600, 1900, 2200, 1400, 1700, 2000, 2300, 1500
It would seem sensible to suppose all of these years are leap years since 2000 was however I don't think it is that simple long-term. Because a year is a little less than 365.25 days long I think there is more to the equation than if it were exactly an extra quarter of a day in length.
(Sources: American Mensa, email transmission, October 3rd, 2011; http://sabin.org/about-us/history; http://www.wired.com/images/article/full/2008/09/sabin_350px.jpg)
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