Shape Quiz - 24th October

1) What is the square called in Eastenders?    Albert
2) The film in which the song The Circle of Life appears.   The Lion King
3) Which oceans is the Bermudas triangle in?  (North) Atlantic Ocean
4) What is Pi to 3 decimal palces? 3.141 or 3.142
5) What shape is the United States Department of Defence?  Pentagon
6) What shape is associated with Valentines Day? Heart
7) How many radians are in a circe?   2
What shape is a moon between the new and third quarter phase? Crescent
9) Which 3D shape is the name of a popular UK TV challenge show? The Cube
10) What shape has a name shared with a bone in our hand?   Trapezium
11) How many stars on the American flag?  50
12) What 2 shapes are used to draw benzene in Chemistry? Hexagon and Circle
13) What shape is an egg?  ovoid/oval
14) Often used on twitter and the shape of a building in Korea? Hashtag
15) What is the shape of the orbit of a asteroid? Ellipse
16) SOS in Morse code? ...---...
17) Average shape of the Earth? Sphere
18) Shape of the Pyramids? Polyhedron
19) Beginning with G which part of mathematics often uses shapes?   Geometry
20) Mary Poppins song - lets go fly a ____?? Kite

lucie 12
justin 17
martinj 7
tinder 15
primros 8
damien 1



Thanks to Ruby for making and grats Justin

A huge thank you to Godslefthand, for hosting the quiz! You did an awesome job!

1.   What is said to be the number one, most popular Halloween Costume of 2015?
Harley Quinn

2.   Michael Myers' mask was the face of which Star Trek actor?
William Shatner

3.   Halloween is said to be the 'second highest grossing commercial holiday' after which other holiday?
Christmas

4.   The first Jack O'Lanters were made from what vegetable?
Turnips

5.   Samhainophobia is the fear of what?
Halloween

6.   The worlds largest pumpkin weighs exactly how much? (Ibs)
2009 pounds (2000 accepted)

7.   The film Psycho was released in what year?
1960

8.   What is said to be the scariest horror film to watch?
The Exorcist

9.   What brand/make is Chucky The Doll?
Good Guys

10.   What is said to be the best selling-horror video game?
The last of us (According to whatisplaystation4)

11.   In the movie Silent Hill, Anna is killed by a monster named what?
Pyramid Head

12.What is the name of the ferryman in Greek mythology that takes the living to the dead?
Karon

13. Why do we put lights in our Jack O’ lanterns on Halloween?
In memory of Jack O’ lantern searching for his final resting place

14. Where was the first Halloween celebration started?
UK.

15. The predecessor of halloween is?
All saint’s day.

16. Halloween has roots in what Ancient celtic celebration?
Samhain.

17. What is another name for Halloween?
All Hallows eve.

18. What animal is associated with halloween?
black cats.

19. On which street was there a nightmare in the 1980s' movie series?
Elm Street.

20. from which words did “Bonfire” originate from?
Bone and fire.




Monochrome 11
Minz 9
Netball 7
Kola 6
Gli azzuri 4
TeatwoTanks 3
Lilly 2
Primros e 2

Results Clan Quiz 8/11/15.

Topic : Movies / Tv.

First to answer correct ; 3 points.
Second and third to answer ; correct 2 points.

1. Conor - 35 Points.
2. Machai Cam  - 24 Points.
3. Aghast - 23 Points.
4. CherryCrush - 14 Points.
5. Masj3 - 6 Points.
6. Teatwotanks - 4 Points.
7. Only Lilly - 3 Points.
8. Sheeepprobe - 2 Points.

Results Clan Quiz 8/11/15.

Topic : Movies / Tv.

First to answer correct ; 3 points.
Second and third to answer ; correct 2 points.

1. Conor - 35 Points.
2. Machai Cam  - 24 Points.
3. Aghast - 23 Points.
4. CherryCrush - 14 Points.
5. Masj3 - 6 Points.
6. Teatwotanks - 4 Points.
7. Only Lilly - 3 Points.
8. Sheeepprobe - 2 Points.

Where are the questions & answers?

Thanks to GLH for creating the quiz, and Tanakh and Rhys for hosting


1. What is the iron containing protein that gives blood its colour?
    A: Hemoglobin.   (since it was halloween quiz last time, just felt right).

2. In which large city would you find a dristrict named "Hell's Kitchen"?
    A: New York

3. King Henry VII (7th) was the last king of England to gain his crown in which manner?
    A: On the battlefield.

4. Which country takes its name from a plant that was once the source for a valuable red dye?
    A: Brazil(Brazilwood tree)

5. What is Harry Potter's favorite kind of beer?
    A: Butterbeer.

6. Cpt. Quint met a nasty end in which film?
    A: Jaws.

7. What is the name of Drew Barrymore's character in the movie E.T.?
    A: Gertie.

8. In which series did Robby Mcdowell play a chimpanzee?
    A: Planet of the Apes.

9. Who starred in the Die hard movies?
    A: Bruce Willis.

10. Who or what was Casper?(movie/series)
      A: A ghost.

11. Who was the mayor in the film "City hall"?
      A: Al Pacino.

12. What is the name of Simpsons next door neighbor?
      A: Ned Flanders.

13. In what car does Michael J. Fox go back to the future?
     A: DeLorean.

14. Who was the first female monster to appear in a movie?
      A: Bride of Frankenstein.

15. In the movie Star Wars, what is the Emperors last name?
      A: Palpatine.

16. In the Movie Terminator, Sarah Connor was played by what actress?
     A: Linda Hamilton.

17. Charlie Chaplin insure which part of his body?
      A: Feet.

18. What was Norman Bates hobby in the movie Psycho?
      A: Stuffing birds.

19. In "The left handed Gun" Paul Newman acted as who?
     A: Billy the Kid.

20. James bonds fathers name was?
     A: Andrew.


Turdmoil 10
Monochrome 9
Cubchoo 4
Alty 2
Only Lilly 3
Sheeprobe 2
EWL 1

1 – what is the normal body temperature? 37c / 98.6f

2 – which reggae singing  star died 11th May 1981?Bob Marley

3 – which river forms the eastern section of the border between England and Scotland?Tweed

4 – The two families in Romeo and Juliet?Montague & Capulet

5 – What is the word used to describe an animal/plant that is both male and female?Hermaphrodite

6 – what is an infant whale called?Calf

7 – what is Canada’s national animal?Beaver

8 – which US state is named on the label of a Jack Daniels bottle? Tennessee

9 – what is the female equivalent of polygyn? Polyandry

10 – what is the name of Moe’s pet cat in The Simpsons? Mr Snookums

11 – what colour is the district line on the London tube map? Green

12 – what gemstone is associated with November? Topaz

13 – what organisation did Rober Baden-Powell found in 1908? The Boy Scouts

14 – genuphobia is the fear of what body part? Knees

15 – what does CIA stand for? Central Intelligence Agency

16 – how many dominoes are there in a pack? 28

17 – how many property squares on a Monopoly board? 22

18 – where is the ‘anatomical snuffbox’ found? Hand (carpal bones)

19 – what is the world’s longest river? Amazon

20 – what is the diameter of Earth? 8,000 miles

ardo 6
justin 14
martin 6
lucie 9
edaru 4
strawhatman 1
kola 1

1) The North Pole, said to be Santa's home, is located in which ocean?
Arctic Ocean

2) Christmas Island, in the Indian Ocean, is a territory of which Country?
Australia

3) "All I want for Christmas is you" is a song sung by who?
Mariah Carey

4) According to Forbes, what is the number 1 Christmas movie of all time?
Die Hard

5) When was the Santa Hat originally dropped?
2002

6) Rudolph the Red nose reindeer, is Santa's number ___ Reindeer?
Ninth

7) Which Christmas slogan was introduced by Clarissa Baldwin of Dogs Trust in 1978?
A Dog Is For Life, Not Just For Christmas

Which Angel visited Mary?
Gabriel

9) Which country did Christmas Trees originate from?
Germany (It was Latvia, but at the time they were a part of Germany)

10) When was the Santa Costume released?
2008 Christmas Event

11) What is a Reindeer's favourite food?
Lichen / Reindeer Moss

12) Traditionally, Eggnog contains which raw ingredient?
Raw Eggs

13) The black Santa Hat was released during which year?
2013

14) Who sang 'A fairy tale of NY'?
The Pogues

15) How did players obtain the 'Buddy' pet during 2014 Christmas Event?
Won from Christmas Presents & Large Presents

16) The character Jack Skellington appears in which 1993 Tim Burton film?
The Nightmare before Christmas

17) What is the name of the 2013 Christmas Special of Doctor Who?
The Time of the Doctor

18) When was "The Muppets - A Christmas Carol" released?
1992

19) Who plays 'Buddy' in the film "Elf"
Will Farrel

20) What's the name of the 2014 Runescape Christmas song by Jagex?
Fairytale of Geilinor


Results Top 5:

1. Monochrome: 26
2. Netball: 23
3. Lipsync: 16
4. Lilly: 7
5. MathsDebates, Turdmoil, eSmurfie: 4

1) Q - Which species of Penguin is the largest?
    A - Emperor Penguin

2) Q - Which continent are these native to?
    A - Antarctica

3) Q -  What sort of spider caused an uproar when it was eaten on Ima celeb?
    A -   Water Spider

4) Q - Which bird is described as being a thief and a bringer of bad luck?
    A -   Magpie

5) Q -  Which living bird has the longest wingspan
    A -   The Albatross

6) Q - What food makes up nearly all of the Giant Panda's diet?
    A - Bamboo

7) Q - What is the largest type of big cat in the world?
    A -   Tiger

Q - What is the Genus of a domestic cat
    A - Felis

9) Q - What is the only continent where giraffes live in the wild
    A - Africa

10) Q - What is the name of an adult female horse?
    A -   Mare

11) Q - What is the largest land animal?
     A - Elephant

12) Q - how many pairs of wings does a bee have?
     A - 2

13) Q - Which animal killed Steve Irwin
     A - Stingray

14) Q - What was the name of the Lion in the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe?
     A - Aslan

15) Q -  How many Reindeer lead Santa's Sleigh?
     A - 8 (in tradition)

16) Q - What type of animal is Eeyore?
     A - Donkey

17) Q - Black cats are considered lucky in Britain and what other country?
     A -  Japan
18) Q -  Which sort of animal does the RSPB protect?
     A - Birds

19) Q - What colour is Postman Pats cat?
     A -  Black and White

20) Q - What is the Cats name?
     A - Jess


Oyli - 14
connor - 5
Net - 14
Physh - 3
Sam - 10
Alty - 5
Lilly - 7
eSmirf - 5
Lara - 3
George - 1
Skill - 2
Lasher - 2
A straw Man - 2
Nick - 4

1.   Which year was there no Christmas event? A) 2003
2.   What was the 2012 Christmas event called? A) A stray in a Manger
3.   How many tradable party hats are there?  A) 6
4.   What is the tinsel snakes name from the 2011 event? A) Sparkles
5.   What's the name of the hat you are rewarded in the 2010 event? A) Salty Claws Hat
6.   What was given out in the 2004 Christmas event? A) Yo-Yo
7.   What's the name of the 2015 Christmas event? A) The Pinch who stole Christmas
8.   In 2005 you were rewarded hats and scarves but what else could you obtain? A) Marionette
9.   What type of tree were you rewarded with in 2006? A) Wintumber
10.   Which year was the first Christmas event? A) 2001
11.   Which emote was unlocked in the 2011 Christmas event? A) Chaotic Cookery
12.   What year was "Myths of the White Lands" released? A) 2008
13.   Which year saw the first untradable Christmas item? A) 2004
14.   Who was the greater demon minion sent to ruin Christmas in 2013? A) San'tar Klaws
15.   What date was the 2015 Christmas event released? A) 30/11/15

Machpunch25 - 2
CherryCrush - 9
Mini Nub - 6
Plein - 1
Ardo - 3
Primros e - 4
Cryogen - 8
Loots - 1
Landyn - 3
Lasher - 2
Plasma - 4
Twisted Fork - 1

That's the clan photo competition, the weekly quiz and the fishing competition, all won within the space of about a week. Keep up everyone 

Science quiz - January 2nd

1. Native to the Galápagos Islands are a group of bird species commonly referred to as Darwin's… A. Finches
2. Located medially within the temporal lobes of the brain are what nuclei primarily associated with smell,  memory and emotional reaction? A. Amygdala
3. Name one emission that can cause acid rain. A. Sulfur dioxide/ Nitrogen oxide
4. Name three of the six quarks in the standard model of elementary particles. A. Up, charm, top, down, strange and bottom
5. Astronauts age slower in space than if they were on Earth due to a difference in elapsed time caused by spacetime bending known as… A. Time dilation
6. Force is calculated as what times by what. A. Mass and acceleration
7. Botany is the study of… A. Plants
8. Name the cycle that uses carbon dioxide and other compounds to produce glucose A. Calvin cycle
9. Plutonium has an atomic number of… A. 94
10. The same side of the moon is always visible on earth due to a constant rotation known as… A. Tidal/gravitational locking OR captured rotation
11. The first manned mission to the moon was in 1969, but what number was the Apollo flight? A. Apollo 11
12. When a massive star goes supernova there are two outcomes, either a black hole or a… A. Neutron star
13. One neutron star is comparable to a lighthouse 'cause of its two rotating gamma-emitting beams, this is known as a… A. Pulsar
14. An Einstein-Rosen Bridge is more commonly known as a… A. Wormhole
15. Name the surface of a black hole. A. Event horizon
16. What radius refers to the surface of a black hole where escape velocity from the surface = speed of light? A. Schwarzschild
17. The crow (corvus) belongs to the family of… A. Corvidae
18. Name the ratio measure of actual brain mass: predicted brain mass. A. Encephalization quotient.
19. What is the chemical formula of glucose? C6H12O6
20. Diabetes mellitus results when there is … blood sugar levels over a prolonged period. Pick one: high or low. A. High

Smyv 4
LifePoints 4
No Eddy Pet 2
A-LTY 1
Physh 2
TeaTwoTanks 5
Shallowmars 2
IronNubz 3

I got 2 points woo!

1. What type of Erosion carries rocks along the river and wears down river beds and banks? - Abrasion.
2. Name one of two people who first conquered Mt Everest? - Tenzing Norgay or Edmund Hillary
3. Who was the founder and Great Khan of the Mongol Empire? - Genghis Khan.
4. 2016 is the year of what chinese zodiac sign? - Monkey
5. Who won the Oscar for best actor in 2015? - Eddie Redmayne
6. What year was the Nintendo 64 released? - 1996
7. Bushido means what in Japanese? - The way of the warrior
8. Who the first Marvel Superhero in "Timely Comics"? - The Human Torch
9. When was "The Lego Group" founded? - 1932
10. What skateboarding team was Stacey Peralta a member of in 1970s? - Zephyr
11. Goku is from what planet? - Planet Vegeta
12. What year was Eastenders first Broadcast? - 1985
13. Who has the highest Bacon number? - Natalie Portman
14. Who is the richest man in the world? - Carlos Slim
15. What city has the most Homeless? - Manila, Philippines
16. How many religons are there in the world? - 4,200
17. What is 23% of 742? - 170.66
18. What is the annual salary of "Carolyn McCall" (Easyjet boss)? - £6.43m
19.  What was the first instrument made? - Flute (40,000 Years ago)
20. How old was the oldest person to have ever lived? - 122 years old.

Results:
1. Luke: 11 points
2. Connor: 4 points
3-5. Cora: 2 points
3-5. Nick (Turdmoil): 2 points
3-5. Powell: 2 points
6. Lilly: 1 point

GK  16/01/16

1. What is another word for the vegetable Zucchini? : Courgette
2. What is the zodiac symbol for Gemini? : Twins
3. What was the name of Gipetto and Pinocchio's cat? : Figaro
4. VA is the abbreviation of what US State? : Virginia
5. What kind of food is manchego? : Cheese
6. If food is napped how is it served? : In a sauce
7. What country is Ankara the capital of? : Turkey
8. What is the first name of Al Pacino? : Alfredo
9. What was the name of the German WW2 airforce? : Luftwaffe
10. What does oz stand for in cooking? : Ounce
11. What animal was Sabor in Tarzan? : leopard
12. What is the french word for toe? : orteil
13. What does A stand for on the scoreboard in Tennis? : Advantage
14. What planet has the largest moon in our solar system? : Jupiter
15. How many US Presidents have resigned from office? : 1
16. How many months of the year end in the letter y? : 4
17. Aestas is the roman goddess of what season? : Summer
18. Which US President is on a $20 bill? : Jackson
19. How high is a standard basketball hoop? : 10 foot
20. Who directed the film Beetlejuice? : Tim Burton

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mono 10
lilly 3
smurfie 5
amy 4
smyv 23
luke 3
lara 2

Congrats

GK  16/01/16

1. What is another word for the vegetable Zucchini? : Courgette
2. What is the zodiac symbol for Gemini? : Twins
3. What was the name of Gipetto and Pinocchio's cat? : Figaro
4. VA is the abbreviation of what US State? : Virginia
5. What kind of food is manchego? : Cheese
6. If food is napped how is it served? : In a sauce
7. What country is Ankara the capital of? : Turkey
8. What is the first name of Al Pacino? : Alfredo
9. What was the name of the German WW2 airforce? : Luftwaffe
10. What does oz stand for in cooking? : Ounce
11. What animal was Sabor in Tarzan? : leopard
12. What is the french word for toe? : orteil
13. What does A stand for on the scoreboard in Tennis? : Advantage
14. What planet has the largest moon in our solar system? : Jupiter
15. How many US Presidents have resigned from office? : 1
16. How many months of the year end in the letter y? : 4
17. Aestas is the roman goddess of what season? : Summer
18. Which US President is on a $20 bill? : Jackson
19. How high is a standard basketball hoop? : 10 foot
20. Who directed the film Beetlejuice? : Tim Burton

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mono 10
lilly 3
smurfie 5
amy 4
smyv 23
luke 3
lara 2

Congrats

winner winner chicken dinner