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Thanks to the guys for getting this great new site up and running and here is a brand new quiz thread. You know the rules. Please don't post your answers before the quizzer does. Don't forget to post your scores.  

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I opted for directly rather than the nonsensical diagonally.


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East, that's a hell of an explanation to remind me that I made a massive typo!    It is meant to read "directly", no idea how I put diagonally down.  Must confess though I oftern wondered why the numbers were arranged as they were.  Stumbled across this, it's quite interesting but I still don't understand it!  

https://darthelp.com/articles/why-are-t ... hat-order/

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I did get 3 as the answer to what number is "diagonally" opposite 20 on a dartboard. However, that was on the assumption that what you meant was directly opposite. However, that got me thinking, can you have a diagonal on a circle? It is not straightforward, but it seems that you can, but not in a strict geometrical sense. And if you want to know the answer(s) would as I thought, be 19 or 17

Here is what AI has to say on the subject

• Location: While the 3 is on the opposite side of the board from the 20, it is not in a symmetrical position. The 19 is on the bottom-left, almost perfectly aligned diagonally across from the 20 at the top. The 17 is in the bottom-right, forming the other main diagonal. The 3 is positioned between the 17 and the 19 on the lower part of the board, not in a true diagonal spot. 

• The penalty design: The diagonal relationship is specifically engineered to punish players. The 20 is surrounded by the very low 1 and 5. If a player aims for the "triple 20" and misses widely, they risk hitting one of the other high-value numbers (19, 17) that are placed "diagonally" away. The number 3 is next to 17, and also flanked by 19's neighbor, 7. This arrangement forces players to be precise. 

• The diagonal definition: The concept of "diagonally opposite" on a dartboard isn't based on a rigid mathematical grid like a rectangle. Instead, it refers to the highest-value numbers that are positioned far apart across the circular board to maximize the penalty for an inaccurate throw. The primary "diagonal" pairs that follow this logic are 20 and 19 and 20 and 17.  

In short, the 3 is part of the penalty area that surrounds other high-value numbers, rather than being a primary "diagonal" target relative to the 20. 

Aren't I a sad old git

 

Random Trivia 40

1.  Which actor first found fame playing Rowdy Yates in TV's "Rawhide"?
Clint Eastwood

2.  Which is the highest mountain in the Alps?
Mont Blanc

3.  In which South American country would you find the city of La Paz?
Bolivia

4.  Of the ten events in a decathlon, how many involve track running?
Four - 100 meters, 400 meters, 110 meters hurdles, 1500 meters

5.  Which American sports hero lit the flame at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics?
Muhammed Ali

6.  Who created the Wizard of Oz?
L Frank Baum

7.  On board a ship, what is traditionally housed in a binnacle?
A Compass

8.  Which French philosopher said, "I think, therefore I am"?
Rene Descartes

9.  The Galapagos Islands are part of which South American country?
Ecuador

10.  Who came first to the British throne, the Tudors or the Stuarts?
Tudors

11.  In which sport did Jonah Barrington make his name?
Squash

12.  In which fictional village did Rupert Bear and his friends live?
Nutwood

13.  At what speed does the Delorean in "Back to the Future" start to time travel?
88 mph

14.  What title is given to the Prime Minister of Ireland?
Taoiseach

15.  Which is the only European mainland country that shares a time zone with the United Kingdom and Ireland?
Portugal

16.  In 1987, which was the first Michael Jackson album to enter both the US and UK album charts at number 1?
"Bad" 

17.  What number on a dartboard is directly opposite 20?
Three

18.  In which country would you find the Holy city of Mecca?
Saudi Arabia

19.  What was the pen name of author Eric Blair?
George Orwell

20.  Which country has the most active volcanos?
Indonesia



 

Random Trivia 40

1.  Which actor first found fame playing Rowdy Yates in TV's "Rawhide"?

2.  Which is the highest mountain in the Alps?

3.  In which South American country would you find the city of La Paz?

4.  Of the ten events in a decathlon, how many involve track running?

5.  Which American sports hero lit the flame at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics?

6.  Who created the Wizard of Oz?

7.  On board a ship, what is traditionally housed in a binnacle?

8.  Which French philosopher said, "I think, therefore I am"?

9.  The Galapagos Islands are part of which South American country?

10.  Who came first to the British throne, the Tudors or the Stuarts?

11.  In which sport did Jonah Barrington make his name?

12.  In which fictional village did Rupert Bear and his friends live?

13.  At what speed does the Delorean in "Back to the Future" start to time travel?

14.  What title is given to the Prime Minister of Ireland?

15.  Which is the only European mainland country that shares a time zone with the United Kingdom and Ireland?

16.  In 1987, which was the first Michael Jackson album to enter both the US and UK album charts at number 1?

17.  What number on a dartboard is diagonally opposite 20?

18.  In which country would you find the Holy city of Mecca?

19.  What was the pen name of author Eric Blair?

20.  Which country has the most active volcanoes?


 

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Ten Quiz

1. In ten-pin bowling, the highest possible score is what?
300

2. Which of the following is the traditional tenth anniversary gift, is it tin, steel or pottery?
Tin

3. Ten is the atomic number of which noble gas known for its bright red-orange light?
Neon

4. The Olympic 'decathlon' consists of ten track-and-field events and is meant to challenge the full athletic abilities of its participants. Which of these events is not included in the decathlon, Javelin, Hammer throw, Discus, Shot put?
Hammer throw

5. Who gifted 10 Downing Street to Robert Walpole, was it George II, James II or William IV?
George II

6. Which player wore the number 10 for England in Euro 96?
Teddy Sheringham

7. The 1956 film “The Ten Commandments” starred Charlton Heston as Moses but which actor played the role of Egyptian pharaoh Rameses II?
Yul Brynner

8. "Ten Days That Shook the World" was a famous account by journalist John Reed of which twentieth century event?
1917 Russian October Revolution – Russian Revolution on its own is fine.

9. In which of the following Vincent Price films does he kill people in ways relating to the Ten Biblical Plagues of Egypt, “A Comedy of Terrors”, “Theatre of Blood” or “The Abominable Dr Phibes”?
The Abominable Dr Phibes

10. Obviously West Ham’s best ever number 10, Sir Trevor Brooking netted the only goal of the game against Arsenal in the 1980 FA Cup Final, but which players wayward shot did Trevor deftly guide in the net with his head? (Or as Trevor himself would probably say - whose shot hit him on the head!!)
Stuart Pearson

11. What is another name for a 10-sided polygon?
Decagon

12. In 1976, Nadia Comaneci became the first woman to score a perfect ten in Olympic gymnastics competition. Which country did she represent?
Romania

13. “Tenet” is a 2020 science fiction action thriller film written and directed by which famous director?
Christopher Nolan

14. For three points can you give me the first names of the Three Tenors, Carreras, Domingo, and Pavarotti?
Jose, Placido, Luciano

15. “Force 10 from Navarone” is a 1978 action war film loosely based on Alistair MacLean's 1968 novel of the same name. It is a sequel to the 1961 film The Guns of Navarone. The parts of Mallory and Miller are played by Robert Shaw (who died before the film was released), and Edward Fox, succeeding in the roles originally portrayed by which two actors? Point for each
Gregory Peck and David Niven

16. The Doctor in the BBC television series "Doctor Who" has had many incarnations. Who played the tenth?
David Tennant

17. What is another name for a 10-dollar bill?
Sawbuck

18. Who had a UK hit with the song 'A Perfect 10'?
The Beautiful South

19. In the song "The Twelve Days of Christmas", what did "my true love" give on the tenth day?
Lords-a-leaping

20. “10” is a 1979 American romantic comedy film written, produced and directed by Blake Edwards and starring Dudley Moore, Julie Andrews, Robert Webber, and Bo Derek. The film follows middle-aged composer George Webber who becomes infatuated with Jenny Hanley, a newlywed young woman he has never met, and pursues her to which country?
Mexico

Took me a while to find the questions but finally can complete the 1-10 series!

Ten Quiz

1. In ten-pin bowling, the highest possible score is what?

2.  Which of the following is the traditional tenth anniversary gift, is it tin, steel or pottery?

3. Ten is the atomic number of which noble gas known for its bright red-orange light? 

4. The Olympic 'decathlon' consists of ten track-and-field events and is meant to challenge the full athletic abilities of its participants. Which of these events is not included in the decathlon, Javelin, Hammer throw, Discus, Shot put?

5.  Who gifted 10 Downing Street to Robert Walpole, was it George II, James II or William IV?

6.  Which player wore the number 10 for England in Euro 96?

7.  The 1956 film “The Ten Commandments” starred Charlton Heston as Moses but which actor played the role of Egyptian pharaoh Rameses II?

8.  "Ten Days That Shook the World" was a famous account by journalist John Reed of which twentieth century event?

9.  In which of the following Vincent Price films does he kill people in ways relating to the Ten Biblical Plagues of Egypt, “A Comedy of Terrors”, “Theatre of Blood” or “The Abominable Dr Phibes”?

10. Obviously West Ham’s best ever number 10, Sir Trevor Brooking netted the only goal of the game against Arsenal in the 1980 FA Cup Final, but which players wayward shot did Trevor deftly guide in the net with his head? (Or as Trevor himself would probably say - whose shot hit him on the head!!)

11.  What is another name for a 10-sided polygon?

12.  In 1976, Nadia Comaneci became the first woman to score a perfect ten in Olympic gymnastics competition. Which country did she represent?

13. “Tenet” is a 2020 science fiction action thriller film written and directed by which famous director?

14.  For three points can you give me the first names of the Three Tenors, Carreras, Domingo, and Pavarotti?

15. “Force 10 from Navarone” is a 1978 action war film loosely based on Alistair MacLean's 1968 novel of the same name. It is a sequel to the 1961 film The Guns of Navarone. The parts of Mallory and Miller are played by Robert Shaw (who died before the film was released), and Edward Fox, succeeding in the roles originally portrayed by which two actors?  Point for each

16.  The Doctor in the BBC television series "Doctor Who" has had many incarnations. Who played the tenth?

17.  What is another name for a 10-dollar bill?

18.  Who had a UK hit with the song 'A Perfect 10'?

19.  In the song "The Twelve Days of Christmas", what did "my true love" give on the tenth day?

20. “10” is a 1979 American romantic comedy film written, produced and directed by Blake Edwards and starring Dudley Moore, Julie Andrews, Robert Webber, and Bo Derek. The film follows middle-aged composer George Webber who becomes infatuated with Jenny Hanley, a newlywed young woman he has never met, and pursues her to which country?



 

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TV Game and Quiz Shows Quiz

1.  Which show was introduced each week as "And now from Norwich, it's the quiz of the week"?
Sale of the Century

2.  Who co-hosted "The Generation Game" alongside Larry Grayson?
Isla St Clair

3.  Who hosted the ITV teatime quiz "Golden Balls"?
Jasper Carrot

4.  Which of the co-presenters of "Taskmaster" created the show?
Alex Horne

5.  What "dance" was performed by the audience at the end of "Blockbusters"?
Hand jive

6.  Robin Ray, Robert Robinson & Bob Holness have all hosted which panel game?
Call My Bluff

7.  What was the first game show shown on Channel 4?
Countdown (Also the first programme shown on channel 4)

8.  Lionel Blair and Una Stubs were the original team captains on which charades-based game show?
Give Us A Clue

9.  The horse from the film 'Toy Story 2' shares its name with which TV game show?
Bullseye

10.  How many contestants have “legitimately” won the £1 million jackpot on "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" in the UK, is it five, six or seven? (This total doesn’t include the alleged cheat Charles Ingram) 
Six

11.  Family Fortunes was first hosted by which comedian?
Bob Monkhouse

12.  Which game show host released two albums, Chasing Dreams in 2016 and When You're Smiling in 2017, both which reached the top 15 in the UK Albums Chart?
Bradley Walsh

13.  Victoria Coren Mitchell is also a professional player of which game?
Poker

14.  What was the golden robot called in TV game show “Catchphrase”?
Mr. Chips

15. "Whodunnit" was an ITV murder-mystery show of the 1970s in which a celebrity panel had to work out the murderer from a drama performed in front of them. Which former "Doctor Who" actor presented the show for much of its run?
Jon Pertwee

16.  "QI" host Stephen Fry awards points for being entertaining as well as correct. What does "QI" stand for?
Quite Interesting

17.  A record for the shortest quiz run on UK television has to go to "Shafted" which ironically got shafted from our screens after three shows.  It aired on ITV from 5 to 26 November 2001. Who was the host?
Robert Kilroy-Silk  (No i'd never heard of it either!  )

18.  Winner Takes All is a game show that aired on ITV from 20 April 1975 to 28 June 1988. The show then returned to the screens in 1997, this time on Challenge TV.  It had three hosts over the years; can you name them.  Point for each.
Jimmy Tarbuck, Geoffrey Wheeler, Bobby Davro

19.  For four points what were the names of the four “original” zones in "The Crystal Maze"?
Aztec, Futuristic, Medieval and Industrial

20.  For another four points, back in 1987 which four members of the Royal Family captained teams in "It's a Royal Knockout"?
Prince Edward, Princess Anne (The Princess Royal) and Prince Andrew & Sarah Ferguson (Duke and Duchess of York)






 

Thanks again to East for last week.  As I am back it's only appropriate to start again with a 

TV Game and Quiz Shows Quiz

1.  Which show was introduced each week as "And now from Norwich, it's the quiz of the week"?

2.  Who co-hosted "The Generation Game" alongside Larry Grayson?

3.  Who hosted the ITV teatime quiz "Golden Balls"?

4.  Which of the co-presenters of "Taskmaster" created the show?

5.  What "dance" was performed by the audience at the end of "Blockbusters"?

6.  Robin Ray, Robert Robinson & Bob Holness have all hosted which panel game?

7.  What was the first game show shown on Channel 4?

8.  Lionel Blair and Una Stubs were the original team captains on which charades-based game show?

9.  The horse from the film 'Toy Story 2' shares its name with which TV game show?

10.  How many contestants have “legitimately” won the £1 million jackpot on "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" in the UK, is it five, six or seven? (This total doesn’t include the alleged cheat Charles Ingram) 

11.  "Family Fortunes" was first hosted by which comedian?

12.  Which game show host released two albums, Chasing Dreams in 2016 and When You're Smiling in 2017, both which reached the top 15 in the UK Albums Chart?

13.  Victoria Coren Mitchell is also a professional player of which game?

14.  What was the golden robot called in TV game show “Catchphrase”?

15. "Whodunnit" was an ITV murder-mystery show of the 1970s in which a celebrity panel had to work out the murderer from a drama performed in front of them. Which former "Doctor Who" actor presented the show for much of its run?

16.  "QI" host Stephen Fry awards points for being entertaining as well as correct. What does "QI" stand for?

17.  A record for the shortest quiz run on UK television has to go to "Shafted" which ironically got shafted from our screens after three shows.  It aired on ITV from 5 to 26 November 2001. Who was the host?

18.  Winner Takes All is a game show that aired on ITV from 20 April 1975 to 28 June 1988. The show then returned to the screens in 1997, this time on Challenge TV.  It had three hosts over the years; can you name them.  Point for each.

19.  For four points what were the names of the four “original” zones in "The Crystal Maze"?

20.  For another four points, back in 1987 which four members of the Royal Family captained teams in "It's a Royal Knockout"?




 

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Just defeated by Nkatomi Tower despite picturing Alan Rickman falling off it.
A couple of my favourite films in this lot; Some like it hot is almost perfect.