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Re: Trivia Question of the Day

#1761 Post by Wodrick » Wed Jun 02, 2021 1:19 pm

The answer I have is 999 sides.

According to Kutztown University, a 999-sided polygon or enneahectaenneacontakaienneagon can be broken down into the Greek names for the numbers ennea (9), hecta (100), enneaconta (90), kai (and) ennea (9), with gon (side) on the end.
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#1762 Post by Mrs Ex-Ascot » Wed Jun 02, 2021 2:04 pm

Wodrick wrote: ↑
Wed Jun 02, 2021 1:19 pm
 The answer I have is 999 sides.

According to Kutztown University, a 999-sided polygon or enneahectaenneacontakaienneagon can be broken down into the Greek names for the numbers ennea (9), hecta (100), enneaconta (90), kai (and) ennea (9), with gon (side) on the end.
Shame RIS wasn't onto this as the greek words above are in Ancient Greek not modern greek. :D
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Re: Trivia Question of the Day

#1763 Post by Wodrick » Wed Jun 02, 2021 2:08 pm

It's all Greek to me
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#1764 Post by Rwy in Sight » Thu Jun 03, 2021 4:15 am

Wodrick wrote: ↑
Wed Jun 02, 2021 2:08 pm
 It's all Greek to me
I have the same thing for ancient Greek as Ex-A pointed out
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#1765 Post by Ex-Ascot » Tue Jun 08, 2021 2:32 pm

We seem to have stalled so how far did the Wright brothers fly on their first flight?
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#1766 Post by Wodrick » Tue Jun 08, 2021 2:34 pm

186 feet rings a 🔔
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#1767 Post by Ex-Ascot » Tue Jun 08, 2021 2:54 pm

Wodrick wrote: ↑
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 186 feet rings a 🔔
Close enough Wodders 120'. Did they have time for landing checks?

Your shot Sir.
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#1768 Post by ian16th » Tue Jun 08, 2021 3:00 pm

Wasn't it less than the wingspan of a B747?
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#1769 Post by Wodrick » Tue Jun 08, 2021 3:16 pm

Where were the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights stored during World War II?
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#1770 Post by Opsboi » Tue Jun 08, 2021 3:24 pm

Fort Knox?
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#1771 Post by Ex-Ascot » Tue Jun 08, 2021 3:24 pm

Yes Ian.

Wodders guess Fort Knox. Opsboy got in first
My second bet is Philadelphia.
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#1772 Post by Mrs Ex-Ascot » Tue Jun 08, 2021 3:34 pm

I"m guessing Washington DC. :D
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#1773 Post by tango15 » Tue Jun 08, 2021 3:37 pm

Camp David?
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#1774 Post by ian16th » Tue Jun 08, 2021 3:39 pm

A coal mine in Virginia?
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#1775 Post by Wodrick » Tue Jun 08, 2021 3:57 pm

I obviously did not submit Ops has it with Fort Knox.
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Re: Trivia Question of the Day

#1776 Post by Opsboi » Tue Jun 08, 2021 5:31 pm

The rubbery substance gutta-percha revolutionised the golf ball

In which field is it most commonly used today?
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#1777 Post by G-CPTN » Tue Jun 08, 2021 7:20 pm

Dentistry?
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#1778 Post by Opsboi » Tue Jun 08, 2021 10:21 pm

G-CPTN wrote: ↑
Tue Jun 08, 2021 7:20 pm
Dentistry?
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#1779 Post by G-CPTN » Wed Jun 09, 2021 2:19 am

That was from many many years ago - a holiday in the Highlands and SiL's boyfriend who was a dentist - I had toothache . . .

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Re: Trivia Question of the Day

#1780 Post by Karearea » Wed Jun 09, 2021 2:35 am

Donald Duck is 87 today, June 9th 2021. What is his middle name?
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