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Discussion in 'Watford' started by colognehornet, Jun 26, 2013.

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  1. hornethologist a.k.a. theo

    hornethologist a.k.a. theo Well-Known Member

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    What was made from a soft, creamy coloured stone originating from the Black Sea region?
     
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  2. yorkshirehornet

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    Pipes? Is this the écume de mer soft stone that can even float?
     
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  3. Bolton's Boots

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    To elaborate on yorkies answer - Meerschaum pipes...
     
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  4. hornethologist a.k.a. theo

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    It is pipes...and Meerschaums specifically. I think BB and Yorkie will have to fight a duel for the right to set the next question...
     
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  5. Bolton's Boots

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    Pistols at 16:16

    :bandit: Oh well, can't see him....

    Jacob Nufer, a Swiss swine gelder, became famous in 1500 for what?
     
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  6. wear_yellow

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    The first successful Caesarean section in history - he did it on his wife!
     
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  7. Bolton's Boots

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    Correct - your turn...
     
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  8. wear_yellow

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    Who could be said to have developed the "balance" in electrical theory?
     
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    Coulomb?
     
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  10. yorkshirehornet

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    I have no idea... and neither does my friend Google ;)

    any clues ?
     
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  11. wear_yellow

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    Ok - a clue. He bridged a gap....
     
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  12. yorkshirehornet

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    Gilbert?
     
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  13. Supsale

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    I remember this from my 'O' level Physics in 1967, the wheatstone bridge
     
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  14. yorkshirehornet

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    the AC Wheatstone Bridge ... aha you just beat me....

    can anyone explain it?
     
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    I will give you that Supsale...strictly speaking Wheatstone did not invent it, but it was a crap question, so better to move on!
     
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  16. Supsale

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    Which establishment and what beer was Denis Bond associated in his original period with WFC?
     
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  17. Bolton's Boots

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    I know he spent a lot of time in the Supporter's club bar - so Benskins?
     
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  18. Supsale

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    Not even close, think more Watford Town Centre
     
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  19. Bolton's Boots

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    There used to be a gambling club in Market St - near High St - can't remember the name of though.

    Failing that - Top Rank?
     
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  20. Supsale

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    Up Town Top Rank correct, now name the beer DB reputedly drank
     
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