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jstkdn
jstkdn
Well-Connected

Jan-4-2005 18:37

See if there is interest for this.

1. Each day I will post 10 questions, at random times of the day.
2. Each Quiz runs exactly 24 hours.
3. The first person that has all 10 questions right, wins. Or if no one has all questions right, the best one wins.
4. You can only post answers ONCE for the same quiz.
5. No cash involved. Just glory. :)

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jroepel
jroepel
Con Artist

Sep-24-2006 20:31

Hey, I didn't get special mention for the jungle cruise ride? Man. Those hippo's are bloody dangerous they are! lmao!

oy, I'm sure nobody here's using google or wiki or anything like that. That just wouldn't be sporting now would it? Take me for example. Do you know how much useless information college has forced into my head? I just wait for new quizes to be posted so I can regurgitate it onto the boards. Oh that answer cost $100. Whoa! That one was worth $1000. And I'm going back for more!!! Somebody stop me! lol. Quick somebody post another quiz so I can purge some of this useless info out of my head!

Ms Helen
Ms Helen
Con Artist

Sep-24-2006 22:32

You nutter JR. Ok I'll give you a special mention as well for the most unusual and random answer of the quiz. And i'll throw in a rosette, a trophy and while were at it a great big party hows that for you. :)

*walks off wondering if that'll keep JR happy*

Ms Helen
Ms Helen
Con Artist

Sep-24-2006 22:34

Oh and bookem your up with the next quiz. Pretty pretty please make it one where i know the answers i don't have a world of knowledge like JR :)

jroepel
jroepel
Con Artist

Sep-25-2006 18:10

<happy with his rosette, trophy, and party hat. Justin looks around> Hey where's the quiz? :0) I'm not impotent or nothing. Oh wait a minute I mean impatient. lol ha ha, just checking to see if you were listening. Is this thing on? Geez people, <Rodney Dangerfield impression ensues> I've gotten more laughs at a funeral. lol. Ok anybody got a quiz? no. dang it! ok I don't have questions but I do have answers.

1. 13
2. strawberries
3. John Lennon
4. rofl, oh thats too good! I'll say yes?
5. Joy of Cooking
6. Miyanmar
7. Harry Houdini
8. I am not Crazy! Ok, well maybe a little. (No need to get all personal.)
9. flint
10. Manchester United
Bonus: False. It was his fibula not his ulna.

ok why you all munch on that and wonder what exactly is wrong with me... Will somebody please post a quiz? lol :0)

jroepel
jroepel
Con Artist

Sep-26-2006 22:22

hmm 24 hours since my insanity driven post... either I've scared you all away, or nobody wants to play sleuth quiz any more????? :0( Sad Justin...

Greyling
Greyling

Sep-27-2006 00:42

*lol* - I'll come play with you next week, Justin, get cracking on the dog and the lamasery and the pirates and Cairo in the meantime, will you? ;D

Breitkat
Breitkat
Pinball Amateur

Sep-27-2006 05:16

Okay, okay, Jr, you win. Uncle. Or in this case, Zio.

Let's see how good your translation skills are, guys, not to mention your apetites.

MANGIA!!

Give the pasta name's origins/translation into English, please. [Example - Carbonara - comes from the Italian for coal (carbone)] And remember, googling's a no-no. ;-)

1. Spaghetti
2. Linguini
3. Macaroni
4. Vermicelli
5. Fettucine
6. Lasagna
7. Ravioli
8. Penne
9. Manicotti
10. Farfalle
11. Ziti
12. Gnocchi
13. Orecchiette
14. Lumache
15. Gemelli

BONUS --
1. Maltagliati
2. Strozzapreti


sushi kitty
sushi kitty

Sep-27-2006 22:44

1. strings
2. little tongues
3. i'm going to guess a stupid guess : elbows?
4. little worms
5. ribbons
6. layers?
7. ?
8. quills
9. ?
10. butterflies
11. ?
12. belly buttons?
13. ears
14. ?
15. twins

bonus
1. bad tagliatelle, he he he
2. ?

Serges
Serges
Vigilante

Sep-28-2006 00:32

1.?
2. "long"
3. ?
4. *stealing sushi's answer*
5. "fat"
6. ?
7. "pocket"?
8. "hollow"?
9. ?
10. ?
11. ?
12. ?
13. ?
14. ?
15. ?

BONUS --
1. ?
2. ?

Breitkat
Breitkat
Pinball Amateur

Sep-29-2006 12:55

Hi all!! Here's the answers:

1. Spaghetti is the Italian diminutive of 'spago', meaning string or twine, so it means little strings.

2. Linguini is Italian for little tongues.

3. Macaroni is a corruption of the Italian word 'maccherone', which has a couple of possible origins. One is from the Greek 'makaria', a kind of barley broth. The second is from the Italian word 'maccare', meaning to bruise or to crush, which refers to crushing the wheat grains needed to make pasta. This, in turn, probably comes from the Latin 'macerare'.

4. Vermicelli is Italian for little worms.

5. Fettucine is Italian for little ribbons.

6. Lasagna was probably derived from the Greek 'lasanon', meaning chamber pot. Later, it was borrowed by the Romans and turned into 'lasanum', meaning cooking pot, and referred to the pot that the dish was made in.

7. Ravioli is from the Italian verb, meaning to wrap.

8. Penne comes from the Italian word 'pennu', meaning feather or quill.

9. Manicotti is from the Italian word for muffs, but originally derives from the diminutive of 'manica', meaning sleeve.

10. Farfalle is Italian for butterfly.

11. Ziti comes from the Italian word for bridegrooms.

12. Gnocchi is the plural of 'gnocco', and is Italian for lumps.

13. Orecchiette is derived from the Italian word 'orecchio', meaning ear.

14. Lumache comes from another Italian word, 'lumaca', this time meaning snail.

15. Gemelli is Italian for twins.

Bonus
1. Maltagliati is Italian for badly cut.

2. Strozzapreti is Italian for priest choker. There are several legends behind the name.

And with 8 1/2 right, Sushi Kitty wins!! (Hands you a plate of farfalle and vermicelli, hoping you won't feel too lost without any eel in it.) Good job Sushi and Serges!! The cannoli and tirmisu are on me!!

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