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OT - The Pub Quiz Thread

Discussion in 'Queens Park Rangers' started by Rollercoaster Ranger, Jun 15, 2013.

  1. colognehornet

    colognehornet Well-Known Member

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    Correct or rather gusta (as they say in eperanto). Your turn, if you have time.
     
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  2. qprbeth

    qprbeth Wicked Witch of West12 Forum Moderator

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    Plenty of time Hornet, building up for a full scale argument with Yappy on another thread
    Have I done this one before

    What element was named after a village in Scotland
     
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  3. colognehornet

    colognehornet Well-Known Member

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    Could it be Strontium ?
     
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  4. sb_73

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    Dumbarton. The most useless element known to man.
     
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  5. qprbeth

    qprbeth Wicked Witch of West12 Forum Moderator

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    Right again Hornet...you are too good
     
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  6. colognehornet

    colognehornet Well-Known Member

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    O.K. We're getting lots of historical questions on here so...
    You all know of Henry the Eighth. But who is Hennes the Eighth ? Where is his kingdom and why is he totally unsuited for his role in life ?

    A clue or two. The first of his line was Hennes the first and the most famous was Hennes the fourth.
     
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  7. Rollercoaster Ranger

    Rollercoaster Ranger Well-Known Member

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    I've googled this. Normally I'd then keep quiet and wait for someone else to come up with the answer, but I'd suggest that the only one likely to know this is you Cologne.

    Hennes is the mascot of F.C. Cologne, a billy goat no less. Presumably he is unsuitable because he is a goat of taste and supports QPR?
     
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  8. colognehornet

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    He is actually the only live mascot in German football. His one major disadvantage is not supporting Q.P.R. (He may do I don't know) but rather that he is afraid of the ball, and goes berzerk every time it comes near him (a bit like the players really). Over to you Ranger.
     
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  9. Rollercoaster Ranger

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    Feel free to use my first name!

    Launched in 1871, what was historically significant about HMS Devastation?
     
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  10. QPR999

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    First ship to fire torpedo's.
     
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  11. Rollercoaster Ranger

    Rollercoaster Ranger Well-Known Member

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    Not to my knowledge and certainly not what I'm looking for.
     
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  12. QPR999

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    First ship without sails.
     
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  13. Rollercoaster Ranger

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    That's it mate, she was the first ocean-going battleship not to be fitted with masts and sails
     
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  14. QPR999

    QPR999 Well-Known Member Staff Member

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    Cheers mate. Not a bad guess. <whistle>

    Which QPR player has made the most England appearances whilst wearing the hoops?
     
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  15. Rollercoaster Ranger

    Rollercoaster Ranger Well-Known Member

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    QPR999 Well-Known Member Staff Member

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    That was my first guess. But he only made 12 appearances. 8 of those were as captain.
     
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  17. Rollercoaster Ranger

    Rollercoaster Ranger Well-Known Member

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    I'm sure most of Trevor Sinclair's came after he left us so Paul Parker?
     
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  18. QPR999

    QPR999 Well-Known Member Staff Member

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    A bit earlier than Parker.
     
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  19. sb_73

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    Ron Springett
     
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  20. QPR999

    QPR999 Well-Known Member Staff Member

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    Later.
     
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