Yesterday's Answer:
James Doohan is most known as Montgomery "Scotty" Scott.
(Sources: American Mensa, email transmission, March 30, 2012; http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/8643634/ns/today-entertainment/t/james-scotty-doohan-dies-age/#.T3XzwmHlOyU; http://youtu.be/vsSdLD_YodQ)
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Friday, March 30, 2012
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Yesterday's Answer, Today's Question
Yesterday's Answer:
Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel (1770-1831) wrote "The Phenomenology of Mind" (also translated as "Phenomenology of Spirit").
Today's Question:
The ancient country of Lusitania covered nearly all of what modern country?
I do not know where Lusitania was.
(Sources: American Mensa, email transmission, March 28, 2012; http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/hegel/; http://www.amazon.com/Phenomenology-Spirit-G-W-Hegel/dp/0198245971; http://www.sevenoaksphilosophy.org/)
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Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel (1770-1831) wrote "The Phenomenology of Mind" (also translated as "Phenomenology of Spirit").
Today's Question:
The ancient country of Lusitania covered nearly all of what modern country?
I do not know where Lusitania was.
(Sources: American Mensa, email transmission, March 28, 2012; http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/hegel/; http://www.amazon.com/Phenomenology-Spirit-G-W-Hegel/dp/0198245971; http://www.sevenoaksphilosophy.org/)
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Yesterday's Answer, Today's Question
Yesterday's Answer:
The country called Oesterreich by it's natives is called Austria by speakers of English.
Today's Question:
What German philosopher (1770-1831) wrote "The Phenomenology of Mind" (also translated as "Phenomenology of Spirit")?
I can't even name any German philosophers off the top of my head.
(Sources: American Mensa, email transmission, March 27, 2012; http://translate.google.com/#auto|en|Oesterreich; https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/au.html; http://www.tripadvisor.com/LocationPhotos-g190410-w2-Austria.html)
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The country called Oesterreich by it's natives is called Austria by speakers of English.
Today's Question:
What German philosopher (1770-1831) wrote "The Phenomenology of Mind" (also translated as "Phenomenology of Spirit")?
I can't even name any German philosophers off the top of my head.
(Sources: American Mensa, email transmission, March 27, 2012; http://translate.google.com/#auto|en|Oesterreich; https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/au.html; http://www.tripadvisor.com/LocationPhotos-g190410-w2-Austria.html)
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Monday, March 26, 2012
Yesterday's Answer:
Saffron is the herb that is derived from the crocus.
Tomorrow's Question:
What do the English speaking people call the country that is called "Osterreich" by its natives?
Reich sounds Germanic but we are not referring to Deutchland. I would guess this question is referring to Austria.
(Sources: American Mensa, email transmission, March 26, 2012; http://greekproducts.com/greekproducts/saffron/; http://www.highcountrygardens.com/index/page/product/product_id/1829/category_id/20/product_name/Crocus+sativus; http://www.worldofstock.com)
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Saffron is the herb that is derived from the crocus.
Tomorrow's Question:
What do the English speaking people call the country that is called "Osterreich" by its natives?
Reich sounds Germanic but we are not referring to Deutchland. I would guess this question is referring to Austria.
(Sources: American Mensa, email transmission, March 26, 2012; http://greekproducts.com/greekproducts/saffron/; http://www.highcountrygardens.com/index/page/product/product_id/1829/category_id/20/product_name/Crocus+sativus; http://www.worldofstock.com)
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Sunday, March 25, 2012
Yesterday's Answer, Today's Question
Yesterday's Answer:
The country formerly known as Ceylon is now named Sri Lanka.
Today's Question:
What herb is derived from the crocus.
I don't know this one, though I must say I did not realize flower parts can be considered herbs. Upon further reading I found an herb is a plant part used as medicine, for cooking, or as perfume--rather than being a specific whole plant of a certain type.
(Sources: American Mensa, email transmission, March 25, 2012; http://www.priu.gov.lk/; www.hellotravel.com; http://go.hrw.com/atlas/norm_htm/srilanka.htm; http://en.cvetq.info/comment.php?comment.news.202.extend; http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/herb)
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The country formerly known as Ceylon is now named Sri Lanka.
Today's Question:
What herb is derived from the crocus.
I don't know this one, though I must say I did not realize flower parts can be considered herbs. Upon further reading I found an herb is a plant part used as medicine, for cooking, or as perfume--rather than being a specific whole plant of a certain type.
(Sources: American Mensa, email transmission, March 25, 2012; http://www.priu.gov.lk/; www.hellotravel.com; http://go.hrw.com/atlas/norm_htm/srilanka.htm; http://en.cvetq.info/comment.php?comment.news.202.extend; http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/herb)
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Saturday, March 24, 2012
Yesterday's Answer, Today's Question
Yesterday's Answer:
Bob Keeshan is better known as Captain Kangaroo.
Today's Question:
What is the current name of the country that used to be known as Ceylon?
Ceylon is now the country called Sri Lanka.
(Sources: American Mensa, email transmission, March 24, 2012; http://www.museum.tv/eotvsection.php?entrycode=keeshanbob; http://www.tvacres.com/child_captainkangaroo.htm)
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Bob Keeshan is better known as Captain Kangaroo.
Today's Question:
What is the current name of the country that used to be known as Ceylon?
Ceylon is now the country called Sri Lanka.
(Sources: American Mensa, email transmission, March 24, 2012; http://www.museum.tv/eotvsection.php?entrycode=keeshanbob; http://www.tvacres.com/child_captainkangaroo.htm)
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Yesterday's Answer, Today's Question
Yesterday's Answer:
Stealing a thunderbolt from Zeus was not one of the labors of Hercules.
Today's Question:
By what name is Bob Keeshan better known?
I have no idea on this one.
(Sources: American Mensa, email transmission, March 23,2012; http://www.greekmythology.com/Olympians/Zeus/zeus.html; http://www.perseus.tufts.edu/Herakles/index.html; http://ishouldlogoff.com/2010/09/06/mt-nemrut-big-heads)
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Stealing a thunderbolt from Zeus was not one of the labors of Hercules.
Today's Question:
By what name is Bob Keeshan better known?
I have no idea on this one.
(Sources: American Mensa, email transmission, March 23,2012; http://www.greekmythology.com/Olympians/Zeus/zeus.html; http://www.perseus.tufts.edu/Herakles/index.html; http://ishouldlogoff.com/2010/09/06/mt-nemrut-big-heads)
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Thursday, March 22, 2012
Yesterday's Answer, Today's Question
Yesterday's Answer:
1974 Nixon resigned as President in 1974.
Today's Question:
Which one of these was not a Labor of Hercules? Killing the Nemean Lion, taking the Girdle of Hyppolyte, stealing one of Zeus's thunderbolts, cleaning the stables of Augeas, rounding up the Mares of Diomedes.
I know very little about Greek mythology.
(Sources: American Mensa, email transmission, March 22, 2012; http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/presidents/richardnixon; http://www.rawstory.com)
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1974 Nixon resigned as President in 1974.
Today's Question:
Which one of these was not a Labor of Hercules? Killing the Nemean Lion, taking the Girdle of Hyppolyte, stealing one of Zeus's thunderbolts, cleaning the stables of Augeas, rounding up the Mares of Diomedes.
I know very little about Greek mythology.
(Sources: American Mensa, email transmission, March 22, 2012; http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/presidents/richardnixon; http://www.rawstory.com)
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Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Yesterday's Answer, Today's Question
Yesterday's Answer:
Monrovia is the capital of Liberia.
Today's Question:
In which year did Nixon resign as President?
Not sure on this one but I think Ford only served two years so I would venture it may've been 1974.
(Sources: American Mensa, email transmission, March 21, 2012; http://www.world66.com/africa/liberia/monrovia/lib/gallery; https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/li.html; http://monroviacitycorporation.files.wordpress.com/; http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/presidents/richardnixon)
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Monrovia is the capital of Liberia.
Today's Question:
In which year did Nixon resign as President?
Not sure on this one but I think Ford only served two years so I would venture it may've been 1974.
(Sources: American Mensa, email transmission, March 21, 2012; http://www.world66.com/africa/liberia/monrovia/lib/gallery; https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/li.html; http://monroviacitycorporation.files.wordpress.com/; http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/presidents/richardnixon)
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Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Yesterday's Answer, Today's Question
Yesterday's Answer:
Yesterday’s question was: take the name of one Asian country, change one of its letters and you get the name of another Asian country. The two questions that were referred to are Iran and Iraq.
Today's Question:
Of which country is Monrovia the capital?
I'm stumped.
(Sources: American Mensa, email transmission, March 20, 2012; https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ir.html; https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/iz.html;http://www.oilempire.us/new-map.html; http://www.englishdaily626.com/idioms.php)
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Yesterday’s question was: take the name of one Asian country, change one of its letters and you get the name of another Asian country. The two questions that were referred to are Iran and Iraq.
Today's Question:
Of which country is Monrovia the capital?
I'm stumped.
(Sources: American Mensa, email transmission, March 20, 2012; https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ir.html; https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/iz.html;http://www.oilempire.us/new-map.html; http://www.englishdaily626.com/idioms.php)
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Monday, March 19, 2012
Yesterday's Answer, Today's Question
Yesterday's Answer:
Saint Augustine wrote "The City of God" in the 5th century.
Today's Question:
Take the name of one Asian country, change one of its letters and you get the name of another Asian country. Name the two countries.
Tough one. I started thinking of the Far East then I remembered Iran and Iraq are part of Asia.
(Sources: American Mensa, email transmission, March 19, 2012; https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/wfbExt/region_eas.html; http://ed101.bu.edu)
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Saint Augustine wrote "The City of God" in the 5th century.
Today's Question:
Take the name of one Asian country, change one of its letters and you get the name of another Asian country. Name the two countries.
Tough one. I started thinking of the Far East then I remembered Iran and Iraq are part of Asia.
(Sources: American Mensa, email transmission, March 19, 2012; https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/wfbExt/region_eas.html; http://ed101.bu.edu)
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Sunday, March 18, 2012
Yesterday's Answer, Today's Question
Yesterday's Answer:
The U.S. English translation for the British English term "dual carriageway" is “divided highway.”
Today's Question:
In ordinal numbers, identify the century when St. Augustine wrote "The City of God."
Don't know this one.
(Sources: American Mensa, email transmission, March 18, 2012; http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Dual-carriageways; http://www.blueschoolofmotoring.com; http://www.newadvent.org/fathers/1201.htm)
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The U.S. English translation for the British English term "dual carriageway" is “divided highway.”
Today's Question:
In ordinal numbers, identify the century when St. Augustine wrote "The City of God."
Don't know this one.
(Sources: American Mensa, email transmission, March 18, 2012; http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Dual-carriageways; http://www.blueschoolofmotoring.com; http://www.newadvent.org/fathers/1201.htm)
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Saturday, March 17, 2012
Yesterday's Answer, Today's Question
Yesterday's Answer:
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe was the "Sage of Weimar."
Today's Question:
Give the U.S. English translation for the British English term "dual carriageway."
I'd guess "highway" but don't really know.
(Sources: American Mensa, email transmission, March 17, 2012; http://www.online-literature.com/goethe/; http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/story.asp?storyCode=206197§ioncode=39; http://en.nkfu.com)
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Johann Wolfgang von Goethe was the "Sage of Weimar."
Today's Question:
Give the U.S. English translation for the British English term "dual carriageway."
I'd guess "highway" but don't really know.
(Sources: American Mensa, email transmission, March 17, 2012; http://www.online-literature.com/goethe/; http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/story.asp?storyCode=206197§ioncode=39; http://en.nkfu.com)
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Friday, March 16, 2012
Yesterday's Answer, Today's Question
Yesterday's Answer:
“Witness for the Prosecution” was the 1957 courtroom drama/murder mystery, based on an Agatha Christie play, that starred Charles Laughton, Tyrone Power, Marlene Dietrich and Elsa Lanchester.
Today's Question:
Who was the "Sage of Weimar?"
Don't know this. I know a sage is a very intelligent person and Weimar sounds German but that's all I've got.
(Sources: American Mensa, email transmission, March 16, 2012; http://agathachristie.com/; www.movieposterdb.com; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fq3UK04pNrY)
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Thursday, March 15, 2012
Yesterday's Answer, Today's Question
Yesterday's Answer:
The capital city of the country of Georgia is T'bilisi.
Today's Question:
This 1957 courtroom drama/murder mystery starred Charles Laughton, Tyrone Powell, Marlene Dietrich and Elsa Lanchester. It was based on an Agatha Christie play. Name the movie.
I don't even know where to catch these old movies on TV anymore.
(Sources: American Mensa, email transmission, March 15, 2012; https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/gg.html; http://www.google.com/maps?q=T'bilisi&layer=c&ll=41.696813,44.808576&cbll=41.696813,44.808576&photoid=po-42756110&z=9&ei=EOthT7P0CM-JtweR8tz5Bw&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&ct=photo-link&cd=2&resnum=2&ved=0CFAQ8wEoATAB; www.globalsecurity.org)
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The capital city of the country of Georgia is T'bilisi.
Today's Question:
This 1957 courtroom drama/murder mystery starred Charles Laughton, Tyrone Powell, Marlene Dietrich and Elsa Lanchester. It was based on an Agatha Christie play. Name the movie.
I don't even know where to catch these old movies on TV anymore.
(Sources: American Mensa, email transmission, March 15, 2012; https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/gg.html; http://www.google.com/maps?q=T'bilisi&layer=c&ll=41.696813,44.808576&cbll=41.696813,44.808576&photoid=po-42756110&z=9&ei=EOthT7P0CM-JtweR8tz5Bw&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&ct=photo-link&cd=2&resnum=2&ved=0CFAQ8wEoATAB; www.globalsecurity.org)
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Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Yesterday's Answer, Today's Question
Yesterday's Answer:
A one-starred general is a Brigadier General.
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Today's Question:
What is the capital of the country of Georgia?
(Sources: American Mensa, email transmission, March 14, 2012; militaryheadgear.com; www.virtualtripping.com)
A one-starred general is a Brigadier General.
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Today's Question:
What is the capital of the country of Georgia?
(Sources: American Mensa, email transmission, March 14, 2012; militaryheadgear.com; www.virtualtripping.com)
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Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Yesterday's Answer, Today's Question
Yesterday's Answer:
There are seven stars, visible to the unaided eye, in the Big Dipper.
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Today's Question:
Give the full rank for generals with one star.
(Sources: American Mensa, email transmission, March 13, 2012; http://www.astropix.com/HTML/C_SPRING/URSAS.HTM; www.scienceblogs.com)
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There are seven stars, visible to the unaided eye, in the Big Dipper.
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Today's Question:
Give the full rank for generals with one star.
(Sources: American Mensa, email transmission, March 13, 2012; http://www.astropix.com/HTML/C_SPRING/URSAS.HTM; www.scienceblogs.com)
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Monday, March 12, 2012
Yesterday's Answer, Today's Question
Yesterday's Answer:
In the periodic table of elements, two letters are not included in any of the abbreviations. J is not included. Q is included temporarily in the symbol for Ununquadium (Uuq), but that name is in the approval process to change to Flerovium (Fl).
Today's Question:
How many stars are visible, to the unaided eye, in the Big Dipper?
I am pretty certain that would be seven stars.
(Sources: American Mensa, email transmission, March 12, 2012; http://www.chemicalelements.com/; http://www.chemicool.com/elements/flerovium.html; www.crisisboom.com)
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Sunday, March 11, 2012
Yesterday's Answer, Today's Question
Sunday's transmission never did come even when re-requested. But from today's I am able to piece it together.
Yesterday's Answer:
Madagascar is the English name for the country once known as Malagasy.
Today's Question:
In the periodic table, all elements are abbreviated to one, two or three letters of the alphabet. Name the two letters currently unused in any permanent abbreviation.
Haven't glanced at the table since the late 90's; search me!
(Sources: American Mensa, email transmission, March 11, 2012; http://atlas.mapquest.com/country/Madagascar/?flv=1; www.nationmaster.com)
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Yesterday's Answer:
Madagascar is the English name for the country once known as Malagasy.
Today's Question:
In the periodic table, all elements are abbreviated to one, two or three letters of the alphabet. Name the two letters currently unused in any permanent abbreviation.
Haven't glanced at the table since the late 90's; search me!
(Sources: American Mensa, email transmission, March 11, 2012; http://atlas.mapquest.com/country/Madagascar/?flv=1; www.nationmaster.com)
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Saturday, March 10, 2012
Yesterday's Answer, Today's Question
Yesterday's Answer:
The British-English term "bonnet," for a car part, translates to the "hood" in American-English. I bet they wonder why the car's boot (trunk) is a reference to footwear here.
Today's Question:
What is the English name for the country once known as "Malagasy?"
This makes me think of Madagascar but I don't know.
(Sources: American Mensa, email transmission, March 10, 2012; http://esl.about.com/od/toeflieltscambridge/a/dif_ambrit.htm; http://europeanmotornews.com; https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ma.html)
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The British-English term "bonnet," for a car part, translates to the "hood" in American-English. I bet they wonder why the car's boot (trunk) is a reference to footwear here.
Today's Question:
What is the English name for the country once known as "Malagasy?"
This makes me think of Madagascar but I don't know.
(Sources: American Mensa, email transmission, March 10, 2012; http://esl.about.com/od/toeflieltscambridge/a/dif_ambrit.htm; http://europeanmotornews.com; https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ma.html)
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