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OK, while we are waiting for the answer to the Pategonian walls, here's another one.
There are many countries in Europe whose name ends in the letter "a". But only four of those countries don't end with the letters "ia". Name them.
If you are really feeling ambitious, you can also name all the European countries that end in "ia".
The Welsh is correct
Andorra, Moldova, Malta and erm um well, I'm spent.Quote:
Originally Posted by CGM
Is it really?Quote:
Originally Posted by Scrap
Well, God's chosen people and all. The only reason we have a retracting roof on our rugby stadium is so that God can watch us play. ;)
Alba (the ancient name for England) ????Quote:
Originally Posted by killersheepAndorra, Moldova, Malta and erm um well, I'm spent.Quote:
Originally Posted by CGM
That's the reason why we built a retracting roof on our stadium in Toronto. So God could see how baseball was supposed to be played.Quote:
Originally Posted by XIs it really?Quote:
Originally Posted by Scrap
Well, God's chosen people and all. The only reason we have a retracting roof on our rugby stadium is so that God can watch us play. ;)
That's three correct. I'm gonna give killer a hint on the fourth. It became a country in the 1990sQuote:
Originally Posted by killersheepAndorra, Moldova, Malta and erm um well, I'm spent.Quote:
Originally Posted by CGM
I don't know if this counts but Bosnia and Herzogovena (sp.?)Quote:
Originally Posted by CGMThat's three correct. I'm gonna give killer a hint on the fourth. It became a country in the 1990sQuote:
Originally Posted by killersheepAndorra, Moldova, Malta and erm um well, I'm spent.Quote:
Originally Posted by CGM
That's the one. I myself would have been unsure also, but Wiki says it's a country, spelling is Herzegovina. Good job.Quote:
Originally Posted by killersheepI don't know if this counts but Bosnia and Herzogovena (sp.?)Quote:
Originally Posted by CGMThat's three correct. I'm gonna give killer a hint on the fourth. It became a country in the 1990sQuote:
Originally Posted by killersheep
I know it's a country I remember their flag at the olympics, but I didn't think it qualified cause of the Bosnia partQuote:
Originally Posted by CGMThat's the one. I myself would have been unsure also, but Wiki says it's a country, spelling is Herzegovina. Good job.Quote:
Originally Posted by killersheepI don't know if this counts but Bosnia and Herzogovena (sp.?)Quote:
Originally Posted by CGM
Should I do one?
If you want to, sure. The more the merrier.Quote:
Originally Posted by killersheepShould I do one?Quote:
Originally Posted by CGMThat's the one. I myself would have been unsure also, but Wiki says it's a country, spelling is Herzegovina. Good job.Quote:
Originally Posted by killersheep
What is the largest island in the US?
Does that mean Protecerates also.
Statan :confused:
Yes it does.Quote:
Originally Posted by Scrap
NopeQuote:
Originally Posted by Scrap
It is my understanding that Puerto Rico is a US protectorate. So I'll say Puerto Rico. If Puerto Rico isn't eligible I'll say Manhattan
Puerto Rico is a US protectorate, however both PR and Manhattan are incorrect.Quote:
Originally Posted by CGM
Yeah - the Jays stadium is nice (I have family in Scarboro and Markham), been there many times.Quote:
Originally Posted by CGMThat's the reason why we built a retracting roof on our stadium in Toronto. So God could see how baseball was supposed to be played.Quote:
Originally Posted by XIs it really?Quote:
Originally Posted by Scrap
Well, God's chosen people and all. The only reason we have a retracting roof on our rugby stadium is so that God can watch us play. ;)
Seriously though, you want to get to the Millenium Stadium in cardiff - it is world class with a galaxy class atmosphere !
Yeah? My parents and sister live in Markham. Next time you plan a visit, drop me a pm, maybe we can get together for beer at the Duchess of Markham, they have a great patio in the summer.Quote:
Originally Posted by XYeah - the Jays stadium is nice (I have family in Scarboro and Markham), been there many times.Quote:
Originally Posted by CGMThat's the reason why we built a retracting roof on our stadium in Toronto. So God could see how baseball was supposed to be played.Quote:
Originally Posted by X
Seriously though, you want to get to the Millenium Stadium in cardiff - it is world class with a galaxy class atmosphere !
OK, surprised X didn't jump on this one. It has got to be the Big Island, Hawaii.Quote:
Originally Posted by killersheepPuerto Rico is a US protectorate, however both PR and Manhattan are incorrect.Quote:
Originally Posted by CGM
CorrectQuote:
Originally Posted by CGMOK, surprised X didn't jump on this one. It has got to be the Big Island, Hawaii.Quote:
Originally Posted by killersheepPuerto Rico is a US protectorate, however both PR and Manhattan are incorrect.Quote:
Originally Posted by CGM
A question for non-Canadians. Most Canadians know this. Not sure about the rest of the world.
What happened at the École Polytechnique in Montreal in 1989? What was the name of the prominent person?
Was that when that guy shot all those women? I don't remember the name.Quote:
Originally Posted by CGM
Yeah man, perhaps Canada's worst day in my lifetime. :eek: Some nutbar with an axe to grind against feminists took an assault rifle into the school, separated men from women, and killed 14 female students before taking his own life. That really fucked a lot of people up. The name Marc Lepine lives forever in infamy for Canadians.Quote:
Originally Posted by killersheepWas that when that guy shot all those women? I don't remember the name.Quote:
Originally Posted by CGM
I was relatively young (relatively old compared to a lot of the other members of this board) when this happened it did get some pretty big coverage stateside. I mean, I'm sure when Columbine happened it was all over the news there as well right?Quote:
Originally Posted by CGMYeah man, perhaps Canada's worst day in my lifetime. :eek: Some nutbar with an axe to grind against feminists took an assault rifle into the school, separated men from women, and killed 14 female students before taking his own life. That really fucked a lot of people up. The name Marc Lepine lives forever in infamy for Canadians.Quote:
Originally Posted by killersheepWas that when that guy shot all those women? I don't remember the name.Quote:
Originally Posted by CGM
Oh yeah, absolutely on Columbine. OK point taken. It's big news anywhere. But very rare this sort of incident in Canada, compared to the States. So it stands out more here maybe. What was bizarre about Columbine is that the perps were basically just kids.Quote:
Originally Posted by killersheepI was relatively young (relatively old compared to a lot of the other members of this board) when this happened it did get some pretty big coverage stateside. I mean, I'm sure when Columbine happened it was all over the news there as well right?Quote:
Originally Posted by CGMYeah man, perhaps Canada's worst day in my lifetime. :eek: Some nutbar with an axe to grind against feminists took an assault rifle into the school, separated men from women, and killed 14 female students before taking his own life. That really fucked a lot of people up. The name Marc Lepine lives forever in infamy for Canadians.Quote:
Originally Posted by killersheep
Ok I'll try to keep this thread going.Quote:
Originally Posted by CGMOh yeah, absolutely on Columbine. OK point taken. It's big news anywhere. But very rare this sort of incident in Canada, compared to the States. So it stands out more here maybe. What was bizarre about Columbine is that the perps were basically just kids.Quote:
Originally Posted by killersheepI was relatively young (relatively old compared to a lot of the other members of this board) when this happened it did get some pretty big coverage stateside. I mean, I'm sure when Columbine happened it was all over the news there as well right?Quote:
Originally Posted by CGM
What country had the world's first legislature?
Japan?Quote:
Originally Posted by killersheep
India
OK, I'l get a second question going...
What was the Potsdam conference?
The post WWII meeting between Churchill, Stalin and Truman to agree how to treat Germany.
here are some of Uncle Joe's best lines .......
"Death solves all problems - no man, no problem" JOSEPH STALIN
"If you are afraid of wolves, keep out of the woods" JOSEPH STALIN
"To choose one's victims, to prepare one's plans minutely, to slake an implacable vengeance, and then to go to bed ... there is nothing sweeter in the world" STALIN
"A single death is a tragedy, a million deaths is a statistic" STALIN
"Ideas are far more powerful than guns. We don't allow our enemies to have guns, why should we allow them to have ideas?" STALIN
"The people who cast the votes do not decide who wins an election. The people who count them do" STALIN (perhaps George W had seen this one)
correct on Potsdam Conference, X.
Who conquered the largest land Empire in history?
NopeQuote:
Originally Posted by CGMJapan?Quote:
Originally Posted by killersheep
Alexander the greatQuote:
Originally Posted by X
No, good try thoughQuote:
Originally Posted by Scrap
Genghis KhanQuote:
Originally Posted by X
Actually I'm pretty sure it's Sam Walton founder of Sam's Club and Walmart.Quote:
Originally Posted by CGMGenghis KhanQuote:
Originally Posted by X
Iceland?Quote:
Originally Posted by killersheep