A society of witty and satirical men in the reign of Louis XIV. When any public character made himself ridiculous, a colotte was sent to him to “cover the bald or brainless part of his noodle.” (Colotte is the small skull-cap worn over the tonsure.) No, I don’t know where to buy them. Note, a […]
Is this in our near future?…… I know this is a bit long, but, I thought it was very interesting…. THE internet could soon be made obsolete. The scientists who pioneered it have now built a lightning-fast replacement capable of downloading entire feature films within seconds. At speeds about 10,000 times faster than a typical […]
Point Standings: Zook: Twenty-Three and One-Half (23.5) Points HuskySooner: Eighteen (18) Points J.J.: Fifteen and One-Half (15.5) Points Anon: Thirteen (13) Points Izard: Nine (9) Points TTop: Three (3) Points Jek: One-Half (.5) Point The Quiz (You know the rules, blah-blah-blah, etc): 1. Why is America not named after Columbus? 2. What are neutrinos? 3. […]
Hoity-toity, higgledy-piggledy, flim-flam, helter-skelter,slip-slop,squish-squash,wishy-washy, drip-drop are a few of the Cialis costs many “Reduplicated or Ricochet Words”……which reminds me of that famous line “splish splash, I was taken a bath”….a classic.
Here’s the current Points Standings: Zook: Twenty-Three and One-Half (23.5) Points J.J.: Twelve and One-Half (12.5) Points HuskySooner: Twelve (12) Points Anon: Nine (9) Points Izard: Eight (8) Points TTop: Three (3) Points Jek: One-Half (.5) Point And here’s the Quiz ( You know the rules, bah-bah-bah, etc): 1. “Traditions” sometimes don’t follow actual events. […]
I think everyone knows the set-up by now….. So without further ado, may I introduce to you…. 1. What do Americans fear most? (3,000 Americans polled – looking for the top five fears – Death and Taxes are not among them) 2. What are the three most popular natural attractions in the United States? 3. […]
“Red……..is the color of magic in every country and has been so from the earliest times. The caps viagra generic of fairies and musicians are well-nigh always red.” Yeates: “Fairy and Folk Tales of the Irish Peasantry.”
Here’s the latest Points Standings….. Quiz to follow SOON….. Zook – Fifteen (15) Points J.J. – Twelve and One Half (12 1/2) Points Anon – Nine (9) Points HuskySooner – Nine (9) Points Izard – Eight (8) Points TTop – Three (3) Points Jek – One Half (1/2) Point
…..I guess Easy depends on your viewpoint and age….. Again, you know the Rules and you know if and when you follow them, and as you all know, Points do vary along with MR’s mood….. Play at your own risk….. 1. How long is a fortnight? 2. What does the ZIP in ZIP code stand […]
Here are the latest Points Standings in Quizland….. Next Quiz will be posted SOON….. Sort of an un-announced Pop Quiz (actually, I don’t fare well with deadlines!)….. Zook – Thirteen (13) Points J.J. – Eight and One Half (8 1/2) Points Anon – Eight (8) Points Izard – Eight (8) Points HuskySooner – Six (6) […]
You know the rules and you know if and when you follow them….. As you all know, Points vary along with MR’s mood….. Play at your own risk….. 1. What is the oldest existing hospital in America? 2. What is the most popular month for births in the United States? 3. When does a pig […]
Here are the latest Points Standings in Quizland….. Next Quiz will be posted Friday – 15FEB08 at 1800 hrs, CST….. Zook – Ten (10) Points Anon – Eight (8) Points Izard – Eight (8) Points HuskySooner – Five (5) Points J.J. – Three (3) Points TTop – Three (3) Points Jek – One Half (1/2) […]
Just for a twist, Let’s do Presidents and Criminals….. Not to say they are in any way connected….. Points are one for one, unless noted….. Time to go to the polls or cells, whichever is appropriate…… Oh, yeah, NO SEARCH ENGINES – Try to use brains, bloomin’ books, and WAG’s….. 1. How many articles of […]
Running a few minutes late on getting this Posted due to an emergency water line repair I had to make at my Sister-in-Laws, but, all is now in the dry…… So-o-o, Same-o, Same-o….. Points are “Relative”, but, usually one for one (More or Less, + or -, depending on MR’s mood at the time)….. A […]
Be Aware!…. New Quizzo will be up tomorrow – Friday, 18JAN08 – 1700 hrs CST….. Of course, there is always the chance I may get lazy, so, the back-up date will be Saturday, 19JAN08 – 1700 hrs CST….. Then again, I could get so lazy that I don’t get it Posted until next week some […]