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The QI Quiz Thread

Discussion in 'United Kingdom' started by halibut, Jul 12, 2006.

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  1. halibut

    halibut Ex-Mod star 8 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    Yup. Which metal is most abundant in the human body?
     
  2. SithLordDarthRichie

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  3. halibut

    halibut Ex-Mod star 8 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    Well, that was a short round. Well done Richie, but 0 points for spoiling the round so early :p Now I have to find another question.

    Yes Calcium is the answer. It's not often considered a metal, but it actually is.

    For a point though, how much (in weight) Calcium is there in an average human body?
     
  4. SithLordDarthRichie

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  5. halibut

    halibut Ex-Mod star 8 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    yes, well done, you get 1 point :rolleyes:

    Right, on with the next one

    Going back to Henry VIII,what prevented him from marrying Lord Pembroke?
     
  6. JONJEDI

    JONJEDI Jedi Grand Master star 5

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    He found out she was a bloke?
     
  7. halibut

    halibut Ex-Mod star 8 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    [alarms ring]

    Oh dearie me, no. Not the answer at all. Minus 10 I'm afraid
     
  8. SithLordDarthRichie

    SithLordDarthRichie CR Emeritus: London star 9

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    Er....Lord Pembroke is a man, why would Henry VIII marry him?
     
  9. halibut

    halibut Ex-Mod star 8 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    Ooh, saved the docking of 10 points as Jon was there first
     
  10. SithLordDarthRichie

    SithLordDarthRichie CR Emeritus: London star 9

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    I know that Henry VIII married Catherine Parr, sister of Lord Pembroke's wife Ann Parr

    Is that important? [face_thinking]
     
  11. timbolton

    timbolton Jedi Grand Master star 5

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    Is it to do with the fact the Marcioness of Pembroke, Anne Bullen, was secretly married to Henry VIII whilst he was still going through the divorce with Katherine? He lost the right to be Lord of Pembroke which was your question - how did he lose the right to Lordship of Pembroke? Clever little wording. That answer it?
     
  12. orn-free-tada

    orn-free-tada Jedi Knight star 6

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    lol
     
  13. SithLordDarthRichie

    SithLordDarthRichie CR Emeritus: London star 9

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    Lord is a male title

    So, unless big Henry had gay urges, this must be a trick question :p
     
  14. halibut

    halibut Ex-Mod star 8 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    A trick question? How very dare you!!

    Tim gets 5 points for being interesting, but not the answer
     
  15. khabarakh23

    khabarakh23 Jedi Padawan star 4

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    Lord Pembroke died before the wedding
     
  16. halibut

    halibut Ex-Mod star 8 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    No, but Lord Pembroke certainly did die under famous circumstances :p
     
  17. khabarakh23

    khabarakh23 Jedi Padawan star 4

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    They were too closely related
     
  18. Jedi_Loon

    Jedi_Loon Jedi Knight star 5

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    Is it because he was made Earl of Pembroke after Henry VIII death?
     
  19. halibut

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    Lord Pembroke was not a he
     
  20. Jedi_Loon

    Jedi_Loon Jedi Knight star 5

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    Alright then, I guess we're talking about Anne Boleyn then? Soooooo a)She was already engaged to Henry Percy or b)Henry was already married?

     
  21. halibut

    halibut Ex-Mod star 8 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    Indeed yes. Anne Boelyn was Lord Pembroke, and he could not marry her as he was married to Catherine of Aragon! Well done
     
  22. halibut

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    Which game was originally want to be named "The Hobby" by its creator?
     
  23. FatBurt

    FatBurt Sex Scarecrow Vanquisher star 6

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    I've heard rumours that cover both Hornby and Monopoly but that would be too obvious.


    I would assume it's a game from some time ago as well as Hobby is a newish term.


    After this I'm stumped
     
  24. halibut

    halibut Ex-Mod star 8 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    Hornby?

    Ooh, that's a point-docker

    And it's not Monopoly, but you don't lose points for that one
     
  25. khabarakh23

    khabarakh23 Jedi Padawan star 4

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    Hmm, tough one. I'd guess a game that takes a long time to play and is very involved

    maybe Warhammer or similar
     
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