THE F.Y.I OPEN ‘08 The Grand Slam Of Quizzing! (Supposedly) P.S: Mu-ha-ha-ha! We’re Back! ®

THE FINALS

Info There shall be 5 Rounds of Quizzing. Quizmasters will update you with the rules at the beginning of every round. Tonight, quizmasters are always right and we rule supreme. Have A Good One….

There shall be 5 Rounds of Quizzing.

Quizmasters will update you with the rules at the beginning of every round.

Tonight, quizmasters are always right and we rule supreme.

Have A Good One….

Round I Honour Thy Clock! Strange title basically means that this round shall go clock wise! Infinite Bounds. Value of the question remains constant (10 on a direct, 10 on a pass) 6 Questions… Mixed Bag.

Strange title basically means that this round shall go clock wise!

Infinite Bounds.

Value of the question remains constant (10 on a direct, 10 on a pass)

6 Questions… Mixed Bag.

Q1. Amy Irving is an American actress more popular thanks to her husband. She holds a record for something she did in 1979. What she did cost her the much sought after role of Marion Ravenwood in the huge hit “ Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark ”. This record feat involved a famous face in Hollywood and a huge sum of $150 Million. Name Record and Person involved.

Q1. Amy Irving is an American actress more popular thanks to her husband. She holds a record for something she did in 1979. What she did cost her the much sought after role of Marion Ravenwood in the huge hit “ Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark ”. This record feat involved a famous face in Hollywood and a huge sum of $150 Million. Name Record and Person involved.

Q2. This was a popular E-mail forward which joked about the way something came into existence. What does this depict?

Q2. This was a popular E-mail forward which joked about the way something came into existence. What does this depict?

And The Answer Is…

Q3. Fictional Real

Q3.

Q4. These are the standard regulation lengths of a certain product. 2 pairs of holes - 45cm 3 pairs of holes - 45/60cm 4 pairs of holes - 60cm 5 pairs of holes - 75cm 6 pairs of holes - 90/110cm 7 pairs of holes - 150cm 8 pairs of holes - 180cm In all these variations, they always end in “Aglets”. You can arrange them in Hiking, Over-Under, Straight, Sawtooth, Ladder, Army and Bowtie patterns but a Granny is not a great idea. What am I talking about?

Q4.

These are the standard regulation lengths of a certain product.

2 pairs of holes - 45cm

3 pairs of holes - 45/60cm

4 pairs of holes - 60cm

5 pairs of holes - 75cm

6 pairs of holes - 90/110cm

7 pairs of holes - 150cm

8 pairs of holes - 180cm

In all these variations, they always end in “Aglets”. You can arrange them in Hiking, Over-Under, Straight, Sawtooth, Ladder, Army and Bowtie patterns but a Granny is not a great idea. What am I talking about?

Q5. On September 6 1947, In New Delhi, there took place an incident in Louis Mountbatten’s study. A decision was taken that was kept a secret for over half a century. Had the decisions taken at the meeting become known, then the political careers of two charismatic Indian statesmen would be destroyed. They were Vallabhai Patel and Nehru. Three people were present at the meeting, the viceroy and these two blokes. The situation in Punjab was out of control. The violence in Delhi seemed to rip the capital apart. What decision was taken that day that threatened these two idealistic men?

Q5. On September 6 1947, In New Delhi, there took place an incident in Louis Mountbatten’s study. A decision was taken that was kept a secret for over half a century. Had the decisions taken at the meeting become known, then the political careers of two charismatic Indian statesmen would be destroyed. They were Vallabhai Patel and Nehru. Three people were present at the meeting, the viceroy and these two blokes. The situation in Punjab was out of control. The violence in Delhi seemed to rip the capital apart. What decision was taken that day that threatened these two idealistic men?

Q6. X is any of a number of peculiar words, phrases, pronunciations, semantic or linguistic errors, that have occurred during the public speeches of Y. It is now a common comedy theme in many websites, books and magazines column and is now a Neologism in the English language. A poem entitled “ Make the Pie Higher” , composed entirely of X, was compiled by high school English teacher Dirk Schulze in 2002. This is an Example of X: "Our enemies are innovative and resourceful, and so are we. They never stop thinking about new ways to harm our country and our people, and neither do we." —Washington, D.C., Aug. 5, 2004 ID X… the new concept in English and Y….The Person.

Q6.

X is any of a number of peculiar words, phrases, pronunciations, semantic or linguistic errors, that have occurred during the public speeches of Y.

It is now a common comedy theme in many websites, books and magazines column and is now a Neologism in the English language.

A poem entitled “ Make the Pie Higher” , composed entirely of X, was compiled by high school English teacher Dirk Schulze in 2002.

This is an Example of X:

"Our enemies are innovative and resourceful, and so are we. They never stop thinking about new ways to harm our country and our people, and neither do we." —Washington, D.C., Aug. 5, 2004

ID X… the new concept in English

and Y….The Person.

Round II Dis-honour Thy Clock! Questions go counter clock-wise. Infinite Bounds. Value of the question remains constant (10 on a direct, 10 on a pass) 6 Questions… Mixed Bag.

Questions go counter clock-wise.

Infinite Bounds.

Value of the question remains constant (10 on a direct, 10 on a pass)

6 Questions… Mixed Bag.

Q1. There is something about his life that Khiya Ram Jat would rather not talk about. He is 15, a class eight student in Barmer (Rajasthan). If another Barmer resident is considered, whose name is Bhirma Ram Jat who is 88, then Khiya Ram Jat is the youngest and Bhirma Ram Jat is the oldest of their kind in the Country. In the case of Bhirma, Camel milk and almonds would have helped!! What Am I talking about?

Q1.

There is something about his life that Khiya Ram Jat would rather not talk about.

He is 15, a class eight student in Barmer (Rajasthan). If another Barmer resident is considered, whose name is Bhirma Ram Jat who is 88, then Khiya Ram Jat is the youngest and Bhirma Ram Jat is the oldest of their kind in the Country. In the case of Bhirma, Camel milk and almonds would have helped!! What Am I talking about?

Q2. What it is pa? 99 101 93 94 103 104 101

Q2. What it is pa?

Q3. This was used as a test message in the days of the typewriter. It would show how all the letters of the English language looked on paper. This was preferred to typing “abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz” because this showed the text in paragraph format. It is still used today in Microsoft Office’s Random Test Message verification. What?

Q3. This was used as a test message in the days of the typewriter. It would show how all the letters of the English language looked on paper. This was preferred to typing “abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz” because this showed the text in paragraph format. It is still used today in Microsoft Office’s Random Test Message verification. What?

Q4. Who holds the following record? 110 catches 226 wickets Best Bowling fig. : 6/73 More than 8000 runs in test cricket He could bowl fast-medium, left arm leg-spin and chinaman.

Q4. Who holds the following record?

110 catches

226 wickets

Best Bowling fig. : 6/73

More than 8000 runs in test cricket

He could bowl fast-medium, left arm leg-spin and chinaman.

Q5. Complete The analogy. Mount Everest : Asia : : The Leliebritz Peak : ______________

Q5.

Complete The analogy.

Mount Everest : Asia : : The Leliebritz Peak : ______________

Q6. Complete the equation…

Q6. Complete the equation…

And the answer is…

ROUND III TOPICATOR RULES: There are seven topics to choose from. Teams give topics to other teams. Pattern of selection as announced by F.Y.I. 4 Questions in each topic. 10 points for each question. Bonus 20 if you get all 4 right. Max score of 60 at stake!

RULES:

There are seven topics to choose from.

Teams give topics to other teams. Pattern of selection as announced by F.Y.I.

4 Questions in each topic. 10 points for each question. Bonus 20 if you get all 4 right. Max score of 60 at stake!

CHOOSE YOUR DESTINY!! SPORTS MOVIES HISTORY AND MYTHOLOGY BOOKS & LITERATURE TECHNOLOGY AND BEYOND SPORTS FOOD WILDLIFE Go to ROUND IV

FOOD Q1. This substance has been confirmed as the only natural food substance which does not decay even with no preservatives added. The confirmation was made after it was found in the tombs at the Pyramids and upon being tasted, it was fine. Infants below the age of one may suffer from Botulism upon consuming this substance. The Old Testament contains many references to this substance. The book of Exodus famously describes the Promised Land as a "land flowing with milk and _______”. ID substance.

Q1. This substance has been confirmed as the only natural food substance which does not decay even with no preservatives added. The confirmation was made after it was found in the tombs at the Pyramids and upon being tasted, it was fine. Infants below the age of one may suffer from Botulism upon consuming this substance.

The Old Testament contains many references to this substance. The book of Exodus famously describes the Promised Land as a "land flowing with milk and _______”. ID substance.

Q2. The earliest mention of this food item in writings occurs in the writings of Shivakotiacharya in 920 AD. It seems to have started as a dish made only of fermented black lentil. The King and scholar Someshwara III, included its recipe in his encyclopedia, the Manasollasa, written in Sanskrit. The cakes are usually two to three inches in diameter and are made by steaming a batter consisting of fermented black lentils (de-husked) and rice. The fermentation process breaks down the starches so that it is more readily metabolized by the body, and is considered a health food. You can associate this with Dawood Ebrahim and the ‘D’ Company.

Q2. The earliest mention of this food item in writings occurs in the writings of Shivakotiacharya in 920 AD. It seems to have started as a dish made only of fermented black lentil. The King and scholar Someshwara III, included its recipe in his encyclopedia, the Manasollasa, written in Sanskrit.

The cakes are usually two to three inches in diameter and are made by steaming a batter consisting of fermented black lentils (de-husked) and rice. The fermentation process breaks down the starches so that it is more readily metabolized by the body, and is considered a health food.

You can associate this with Dawood Ebrahim and the ‘D’ Company.

Q3. It is one of the most popular Italian desserts. It is made of Savoiardi dipped in coffee and mascarpone cream. It’s name translated to English reads “Pick Me Up”. Cadbury included this flavour in the Cadbury Dessert section in India. Identify savory.

Q3. It is one of the most popular Italian desserts. It is made of Savoiardi dipped in coffee and mascarpone cream.

It’s name translated to English reads “Pick Me Up”.

Cadbury included this flavour in the Cadbury Dessert section in India. Identify savory.

Q4.In April 1968, Ho Man Kwok wrote an article for the New England Journal of Medicine where he said, "I have experienced a strange syndrome whenever I have eaten out in a Chinese restaurant, especially one that served northern Chinese food. The syndrome, which usually begins 15 to 20 minutes after I have eaten the first dish, lasts for about two hours, without hangover effect. The most prominent symptoms are numbness at the back of the neck, gradually radiating to both arms and the back, general weakness and palpitations...". This was the first vivid description of the Chinese Restaurant Syndrome, what the hell did this fellow eat that made him feel this way?

Q4.In April 1968, Ho Man Kwok wrote an article for the New England Journal of Medicine where he said, "I have experienced a strange syndrome whenever I have eaten out in a Chinese restaurant, especially one that served northern Chinese food. The syndrome, which usually begins 15 to 20 minutes after I have eaten the first dish, lasts for about two hours, without hangover effect. The most prominent symptoms are numbness at the back of the neck, gradually radiating to both arms and the back, general weakness and palpitations...". This was the first vivid description of the Chinese Restaurant Syndrome, what the hell did this fellow eat that made him feel this way?

BOOKS & LITERATURE What book bears the following writing on the cover page: “DOMI MINA NVS TIO ILLV MEA”

What book bears the following writing on the cover page:

“DOMI MINA

NVS TIO

ILLV MEA”

Q2. This bestselling author died on Jan 30 th , 2007. His real last-name was Schechtel but he changed it to something else. He started writing at the age of 50. In the very beginning of his autobiography, he says he is broke, suicidal and seventeen. His father’s words : " Life is like a novel. it's filled with suspense. You have no idea what is going to happen until you turn the page." kept him from committing suicide.

Q2. This bestselling author died on Jan 30 th , 2007. His real last-name was Schechtel but he changed it to something else. He started writing at the age of 50. In the very beginning of his autobiography, he says he is broke, suicidal and seventeen. His father’s words : " Life is like a novel. it's filled with suspense. You have no idea what is going to happen until you turn the page." kept him from committing suicide.

Q3. There have been 6 movies with the same title based on 2 books by 2 different authors. The movies in 1925, ’60, ’92 and ’98 are based on the novel by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The one in 1997 is based on the Novel by Michael Crichton. This is the sound-track of the ’97 hit. ID the book.

Q3. There have been 6 movies with the same title based on 2 books by 2 different authors. The movies in 1925, ’60, ’92 and ’98 are based on the novel by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The one in 1997 is based on the Novel by Michael Crichton. This is the sound-track of the ’97 hit. ID the book.

Q4. There is a date at the bottom which says “VAN 14 JUNI 1942 – 1 AUGUSTUS 1944” This was the first edition of which popular book?

Q4. There is a date at the bottom which says “VAN 14 JUNI 1942 – 1 AUGUSTUS 1944” This was the first edition of which popular book?

MOVIES Q1. A nightmare on Elm Street was a 1984 American Horror movie by Robert Shaye. This movie gave birth to "Freddy Krueger” who has become one of the most well recognized villains in cinema history. The lesser known fact is that this movie was the debut of John Christopher II. How do we know him better?

Q1. A nightmare on Elm Street was a 1984 American Horror movie by Robert Shaye. This movie gave birth to "Freddy Krueger” who has become one of the most well recognized villains in cinema history. The lesser known fact is that this movie was the debut of John Christopher II. How do we know him better?

Q2. Analogy: Jack Nicholson : Heath Ledger : : Tommy Lee Jones : ______________

Q2. Analogy:

Jack Nicholson : Heath Ledger : : Tommy Lee Jones : ______________

Q3. One of the many movies depecting Jesus Christ’s life and crucifixion is Color of the Cross, a 2006 film written by, directed by, and starring Jean-Claude La Marre. Its sequel is scheduled to be released this year. Its called Color Of the Cross: The Resurrection. What is so special about this movie with respect to the world scenario, politically and religiously?

Q3. One of the many movies depecting Jesus Christ’s life and crucifixion is Color of the Cross, a 2006 film written by, directed by, and starring Jean-Claude La Marre. Its sequel is scheduled to be released this year. Its called Color Of the Cross: The Resurrection. What is so special about this movie with respect to the world scenario, politically and religiously?

Q4. Only three actors in Hollywood have achieved the awesome feat of starring in 7 consecutive movies which made over a hundred million dollars at the box office. Tom Cruise and Will Smith are two. The missing link is also the winner of the Oscar for Best Actor, two-years in a row. His debut was the low budget flick “He Knows You’re Alone” and he has made a guest appearance in The Simpsons Movie.

Q4. Only three actors in Hollywood have achieved the awesome feat of starring in 7 consecutive movies which made over a hundred million dollars at the box office. Tom Cruise and Will Smith are two. The missing link is also the winner of the Oscar for Best Actor, two-years in a row. His debut was the low budget flick “He Knows You’re Alone” and he has made a guest appearance in The Simpsons Movie.

HISTORY and MYTHOLOGY Q1. Mörser "Karl" (Gerät 040/041) was a series of self-propelled 60 cm siege guns designed to bombard heavily fortified positions. They were built in Germany during the Second World War. It was named after a popular Pagan deity of thunder who is also the desktop icon for Microsoft’s Age of Mythology. ID please.

Q1. Mörser "Karl" (Gerät 040/041) was a series of self-propelled 60 cm siege guns designed to bombard heavily fortified positions. They were built in Germany during the Second World War. It was named after a popular Pagan deity of thunder who is also the desktop icon for Microsoft’s Age of Mythology. ID please.

Q2. As a promo of good health and finer figure, one of the deities of a Hindu festival underwent a radical change in Lucknow. You can link this festival to Lokamanya Tilak. What was the radical change?

Q2. As a promo of good health and finer figure, one of the deities of a Hindu festival underwent a radical change in Lucknow. You can link this festival to Lokamanya Tilak. What was the radical change?

Q3. This city was founded in 1796 by a “hero” who is actually a bandit. Among his many notorious acts was an attempt of murder on President George Washington but Washington’s wooden dentures clip on to this guy’s crotch which makes him flee. He was supposed to have a Silver tongue but it was removed from his corpse to avoid the popularizing of the fact that he was a bandit. Before he died, he wrote his confession on a scrap of canvas that he hid in a fife. The bordering states of this town are Ohio, Nevada, Maine and Kentucky. ID City.

Q3. This city was founded in 1796 by a “hero” who is actually a bandit. Among his many notorious acts was an attempt of murder on President George Washington but Washington’s wooden dentures clip on to this guy’s crotch which makes him flee. He was supposed to have a Silver tongue but it was removed from his corpse to avoid the popularizing of the fact that he was a bandit. Before he died, he wrote his confession on a scrap of canvas that he hid in a fife. The bordering states of this town are Ohio, Nevada, Maine and Kentucky. ID City.

Q4. The Greek goddess of discord, Eris, became disgruntled after she was excluded from the wedding of Peleus and Thetis. In retaliation, she tossed a golden apple on which was inscribed, 'For the most beautiful one'. Three goddesses claimed the apple: Hera, Athena, and Aphrodite. The Prince of Troy was appointed to select the recipient. Both Hera and Athena bribed him. But Aphrodite tempted him with the most beautiful woman in the world. He awarded the apple to Aphrodite, thus indirectly causing the _____ ____.

Q4. The Greek goddess of discord, Eris, became disgruntled after she was excluded from the wedding of Peleus and Thetis. In retaliation, she tossed a golden apple on which was inscribed, 'For the most beautiful one'. Three goddesses claimed the apple: Hera, Athena, and Aphrodite. The Prince of Troy was appointed to select the recipient. Both Hera and Athena bribed him. But Aphrodite tempted him with the most beautiful woman in the world. He awarded the apple to Aphrodite, thus indirectly causing the _____ ____.

TECHNOLOGY & BEYOND Q1. The winning entries of this competition were: The Minimap Sidebar Extension, SamePlace, and Shareaholic. This contest ended on 31st December, 2007. The winners won a trip to a Mozilla Developer Day, a Mac Book Pro, VMware and Komodo licenses and a Safari library one year subscription among other goodies. The second version of this competition began on March 17th, 2008 and ended on July 4th, 2008. The winners this time were Pencil, HandyTag and TagMarks. What contest was this?

Q1. The winning entries of this competition were: The Minimap Sidebar Extension, SamePlace, and Shareaholic. This contest ended on 31st December, 2007.

The winners won a trip to a Mozilla Developer Day, a Mac Book Pro, VMware and Komodo licenses and a Safari library one year subscription among other goodies.

The second version of this competition began on March 17th, 2008 and ended on July 4th, 2008. The winners this time were Pencil, HandyTag and TagMarks. What contest was this?

Q2. Aeroscraft recently released the Aeros ML866. It is the first and only of its kind which can fly (using principles of buoyancy like a zeppelin). Richie Rich owns one of his own! What is Aeros ML866?

Q2. Aeroscraft recently released the Aeros ML866. It is the first and only of its kind which can fly (using principles of buoyancy like a zeppelin). Richie Rich owns one of his own! What is Aeros ML866?

Q3. How do we know this company today (Celebrating its 10 th Birthday)?

Q3. How do we know this company today (Celebrating its 10 th Birthday)?

Q4. What online data transfer protocol uses Metadata, Trackers and Seeds as the base to transfer data?

Q4. What online data transfer protocol uses Metadata, Trackers and Seeds as the base to transfer data?

SPORTS Q1. ID the sport.

Q1. ID the sport.

Q2. On June 28, 1997, the world of Boxing saw the clash of the then World No.1 and 2. It was a historic event as the purse paid to the boxers added up to $75 Million. The event was called "The Sound and the Fury“. But that day became an unforgettable day in boxing for another reason altogether ending the match at Round III with the crowd out of control. What is so special about this match?

Q2. On June 28, 1997, the world of Boxing saw the clash of the then World No.1 and 2. It was a historic event as the purse paid to the boxers added up to $75 Million. The event was called "The Sound and the Fury“. But that day became an unforgettable day in boxing for another reason altogether ending the match at Round III with the crowd out of control. What is so special about this match?

Q3. ID Logo…

Q3. ID Logo…

Q4. [Jones - "He topped and buried it on the first swing. I assume that the six-iron was snuck on board."] [Mitchell - "In his suit pocket."] 135:08:53 Mitchell: You got more dirt than ball that time. 135:08:58 Shepard: Got more dirt than ball. Here we go again. [Al's second swing pushes the ball about 2 or 3 feet.] 135:09:01 Haise: That looked like a slice to me, Al. 135:09:03 Shepard: Here we go. Straight as a die; one more. 135:09:20 Shepard: Miles and miles and miles. 135:09:26 Haise: Very good, Al. 135:09:27 Haise: And to answer Ed's question earlier there; Kilo-Kilo was used for the window shots, Ed; so, you ought to bring it back. 135:09:43 Shepard: Yeah, that's right. We got some of that to start with, didn't we? 135:09:46 Mitchell: Yeah. Al then removed the club head. He brought it home and it is currently on display at the US Golf Association Hall of Fame in New Jersey. What in the world is happening here?

Q4. [Jones - "He topped and buried it on the first swing. I assume that the six-iron was snuck on board."]

[Mitchell - "In his suit pocket."]

135:08:53 Mitchell: You got more dirt than ball that time.

135:08:58 Shepard: Got more dirt than ball. Here we go again.

[Al's second swing pushes the ball about 2 or 3 feet.]

135:09:01 Haise: That looked like a slice to me, Al.

135:09:03 Shepard: Here we go. Straight as a die; one more.

135:09:20 Shepard: Miles and miles and miles.

135:09:26 Haise: Very good, Al.

135:09:27 Haise: And to answer Ed's question earlier there; Kilo-Kilo was used for the window shots, Ed; so, you ought to bring it back.

135:09:43 Shepard: Yeah, that's right. We got some of that to start with, didn't we?

135:09:46 Mitchell: Yeah.

Al then removed the club head. He brought it home and it is currently on display at the US Golf Association Hall of Fame in New Jersey.

What in the world is happening here?

WILDLIFE Q1. This is a pic from Lassen Volcanic National Park. Identify the structure running through the breadth of the pic.

Q1. This is a pic from Lassen Volcanic National Park. Identify the structure running through the breadth of the pic.

Q2. Connect…

Q2. Connect…

Q3. The speed wars in Bikes gave rise to mean machines like the Ducati 999 and the Honda Blackbird. To finish off the race wars, Suzuki created the GXR 1299 A.K.A The Hayabusa. The word Hayabusa has a particular meaning in Japanese which teases the Honda Blackbird. What does Hayabusa mean and what is the funda?

Q3. The speed wars in Bikes gave rise to mean machines like the Ducati 999 and the Honda Blackbird. To finish off the race wars, Suzuki created the GXR 1299 A.K.A The Hayabusa. The word Hayabusa has a particular meaning in Japanese which teases the Honda Blackbird. What does Hayabusa mean and what is the funda?

Q4. The image of a White _____ bearing an infant wrapped in a sling held in its beak is common in popular culture. The small reddish patches often found on a newborn child's eyelids, between the eyes, on the upper lip, and the neck are sometimes called “_____ bites". This is because the ______ symbolizes childbirth. In Victorian times, when children would ask their parents where they came from, it was an easy dodge to say that “The ____ brought you”. Fill in the Blank.

Q4. The image of a White _____ bearing an infant wrapped in a sling held in its beak is common in popular culture.

The small reddish patches often found on a newborn child's eyelids, between the eyes, on the upper lip, and the neck are sometimes called “_____ bites".

This is because the ______ symbolizes childbirth. In Victorian times, when children would ask their parents where they came from, it was an easy dodge to say that “The ____ brought you”.

Fill in the Blank.

ROUND IV Circuitry RULES: There are Questions going around Infinite Bounds. 10 if you answer correctly. No negative for the questions. All the questions have 1 common theme. Theme can be guessed at 4 different stages.

RULES:

There are Questions going around Infinite Bounds.

10 if you answer correctly. No negative for the questions.

All the questions have 1 common theme. Theme can be guessed at 4 different stages.

For the Theme: Stage 1: +40 or -20 Stage 2: +20 or -10 Stage 3: +10 or -5 Stage 4: +5 (no negatives) Ready? Let Doom Prevail!

For the Theme:

Stage 1: +40 or -20

Stage 2: +20 or -10

Stage 3: +10 or -5

Stage 4: +5 (no negatives)

Ready? Let Doom Prevail!

This is Gustave Dure’s Illustration of Paradise Lost by Milton. The painting is called The Fall Of Lucifer as it depicts the downfall of _______ from paradise. This is called _______’s Seal. Followers of _________ identify with this seal. Q1. One Word Fills All Blanks. Which word?

Q2. His career as a filmmaker began with creating music videos for the French rock band ‘Oui Oui’, in which he also served as a drummer. The style of his videos for Oui Oui caught the attention of music artist Björk, who asked him to direct the video for her song "Human Behaviour“. He is the director of critically acclaimed movies Human Nature and Eternal Moonshine Of The Spotless Mind. He has directed commercials for many famous companies like Adidas, BMW, Coke, Levi’s, Nike, Volvo and GAP.

Q2. His career as a filmmaker began with creating music videos for the French rock band ‘Oui Oui’, in which he also served as a drummer. The style of his videos for Oui Oui caught the attention of music artist Björk, who asked him to direct the video for her song "Human Behaviour“.

He is the director of critically acclaimed movies Human Nature and Eternal Moonshine Of The Spotless Mind.

He has directed commercials for many famous companies like Adidas, BMW, Coke, Levi’s, Nike, Volvo and GAP.

Q3. He is an American comedian, actor and writer. He is famous for his observational comedy. He is the bestselling author of the book, Seinlanguage . He starred in the 2001 hit Comedian and also played Barry B. Benson in Bee Movie. He is the lead in one of the highest grossing Sitcoms in the world. It was the highest once, only to be overtaken by Friends . Who is he?

Q3. He is an American comedian, actor and writer. He is famous for his observational comedy. He is the bestselling author of the book, Seinlanguage . He starred in the 2001 hit Comedian and also played Barry B. Benson in Bee Movie. He is the lead in one of the highest grossing Sitcoms in the world. It was the highest once, only to be overtaken by Friends . Who is he?

Theme is open! @ Stake: +40 or -20

Q4. Popularly known as the "The Flying Tomato“ , he was a professional snowboarder by the age of 14. Including all winter X Games competitions through 2008, his medal count stands at 14 (9 gold, 3 silver, 2 bronze). He even has a snowboarding Video-game by Ubisoft named after him called. Who is he?

Q4. Popularly known as the "The Flying Tomato“ , he was a professional snowboarder by the age of 14. Including all winter X Games competitions through 2008, his medal count stands at 14 (9 gold, 3 silver, 2 bronze). He even has a snowboarding Video-game by Ubisoft named after him called. Who is he?

Q5. She has won a total of 18 Grand Slam titles. She has her own line of fashion clothing called Aneres. She was a professional player at the age of 14. One of her biggest achievements was in 1997. Ranked World No. 304, she upset both Monica Seles and Mary Pierce, recording her first career wins over top 10 players. She finished 1997 at World No. 99. She is a 2 time Wibledon champ, 1 time French Open Champ, 3 time US Open Champ and 3 time Australian Open Champ. ID her.

Q5. She has won a total of 18 Grand Slam titles. She has her own line of fashion clothing called Aneres. She was a professional player at the age of 14. One of her biggest achievements was in 1997. Ranked World No. 304, she upset both Monica Seles and Mary Pierce, recording her first career wins over top 10 players. She finished 1997 at World No. 99. She is a 2 time Wibledon champ, 1 time French Open Champ, 3 time US Open Champ and 3 time Australian Open Champ. ID her.

Q6. Id Fashion Designer…Oops! I mean Singer.

Q6. Id Fashion Designer…Oops! I mean Singer.

Theme is open! @ Stake: +20 or -10

Q7. She is a famous Czech model who is also on the F TV crew. She has posed for Victoria’s Secret and Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in 2003. During the Indian Ocean earthquake of December 26, 2004, she was at the Khao Lak resort in Thailand with fiancé, Simon Atlee when the tsunami struck where they were staying. Initially, Atlee was presumed missing, but his body was found and identified in March 2005, on the shores of Sumatra. Atlee drowned, and she suffered a broken pelvis and serious internal injuries, but she managed to hold onto the top of a palm tree, reportedly for eight hours, until she was rescued by Thai civilians and airlifted to an inland hospital nearby. She spent three weeks in a Thai hospital, and then flew home to the Czech Republic, where she spent an additional three weeks in the hospital. In 2005, she started The Happy Hearts Fund , a charitable organization and campaign formed after her survival and recovery from the Tsunami of 2004

Q7. She is a famous Czech model who is also on the F TV crew. She has posed for Victoria’s Secret and Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in 2003.

During the Indian Ocean earthquake of December 26, 2004, she was at the Khao Lak resort in Thailand with fiancé, Simon Atlee when the tsunami struck where they were staying. Initially, Atlee was presumed missing, but his body was found and identified in March 2005, on the shores of Sumatra.

Atlee drowned, and she suffered a broken pelvis and serious internal injuries, but she managed to hold onto the top of a palm tree, reportedly for eight hours, until she was rescued by Thai civilians and airlifted to an inland hospital nearby. She spent three weeks in a Thai hospital, and then flew home to the Czech Republic, where she spent an additional three weeks in the hospital.

In 2005, she started The Happy Hearts Fund , a charitable organization and campaign formed after her survival and recovery from the Tsunami of 2004

Q8. Shawn Corey Carter is the former CEO of Def Jam Recordings and Roc-A-Fella Records. In addition, he co-owns The 40/40 Club and the New Jersey Nets NBA team. How Do we better know Shawn Carter?

Q8. Shawn Corey Carter is the former CEO of Def Jam Recordings and Roc-A-Fella Records. In addition, he co-owns The 40/40 Club and the New Jersey Nets NBA team. How Do we better know Shawn Carter?

Q9. He is a bestselling author who has sold over 100 million books in over 150 countries worldwide and his works have been translated into 66 languages. He has received numerous literary awards from a variety of countries, including La Légion d'honneur, Grinzane Cavour (Italy). In addition, he has written Maktub , which is a collection of his best columns published in the Brazilian newspaper Folha de São Paulo . Despite the popularity of his works in Iran, his 2005 novel The Zahir was banned there, with 1,000 copies being confiscated, but a week later it appeared again in bookstores. His latest work is called O Mago (The Wizard). ID Him.

Q9. He is a bestselling author who has sold over 100 million books in over 150 countries worldwide and his works have been translated into 66 languages. He has received numerous literary awards from a variety of countries, including La Légion d'honneur, Grinzane Cavour (Italy). In addition, he has written Maktub , which is a collection of his best columns published in the Brazilian newspaper Folha de São Paulo . Despite the popularity of his works in Iran, his 2005 novel The Zahir was banned there, with 1,000 copies being confiscated, but a week later it appeared again in bookstores. His latest work is called O Mago (The Wizard). ID Him.

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Q10. His name in German means ‘terror’. He is the Son-in-law of King Harold and Queen Lillian and the cousin (by marriage) of Arthur Pendragon. He is the father of triplets who are all heirs to his throne. Details about his own parents and family are unknown. Much contrary to his name, he is a gentle and peace loving person. He is also the brand ambassador of M&M and WalMart!!! Who?

Q10. His name in German means ‘terror’. He is the Son-in-law of King Harold and Queen Lillian and the cousin (by marriage) of Arthur Pendragon. He is the father of triplets who are all heirs to his throne. Details about his own parents and family are unknown. Much contrary to his name, he is a gentle and peace loving person. He is also the brand ambassador of M&M and WalMart!!! Who?

Q11. This man is the owner of The Dallas Mavericks Team and Chairman of HDNet. His net worth is about $2.8 Billion. ID him.

Q11. This man is the owner of The Dallas Mavericks Team and Chairman of HDNet. His net worth is about $2.8 Billion. ID him.

Q12. If you are playing an online Bridge tournament, then consider it an honour if you end up playing against ‘Chalengr’. This man has been on the Forbes 400 list for 14 years and is the founder of the photography giant, Corbis. He was Time Person Of the Year 2005 along with Bono of U2 fame and Melinda Gates, wife of Bill Gates. Who is this Chalengr?

Q12. If you are playing an online Bridge tournament, then consider it an honour if you end up playing against ‘Chalengr’. This man has been on the Forbes 400 list for 14 years and is the founder of the photography giant, Corbis. He was Time Person Of the Year 2005 along with Bono of U2 fame and Melinda Gates, wife of Bill Gates. Who is this Chalengr?

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ARMAGEDDON ROUND V

ARMAGEDDON Rules: This is a Written Round This is the battle-ground of the quiz! Points will be: 10 + (5 x The Number of teams that get the answer wrong) A chance to score 35 points on EACH question. 10 Questions in all so a total of 350 points at stake per team.

Rules:

This is a Written Round

This is the battle-ground of the quiz!

Points will be: 10 + (5 x The Number of teams that get the answer wrong)

A chance to score 35 points on EACH question.

10 Questions in all so a total of 350 points at stake per team.

Q1. The Bahamani Sultanate and the Vijaynagara Kingdom were sworn enemies who fought many wars against each other. Once, when the Bahmanis invaded the Vijaynagar Kingdom, they were on a rampage, destroying all the Vijaynagar temples. But, they did not destroy one particular temple because they saw an ill omen in front of it. That very same ‘omen’ was incidentally the insignia of the Vijaynagars. The Vijaynagars worshipped that omen. The British also used this ‘omen’ as one of the driving factors in their Divide et sempera policy. What’s the ill omen?

Q1. The Bahamani Sultanate and the Vijaynagara Kingdom were sworn enemies who fought many wars against each other. Once, when the Bahmanis invaded the Vijaynagar Kingdom, they were on a rampage, destroying all the Vijaynagar temples. But, they did not destroy one particular temple because they saw an ill omen in front of it. That very same ‘omen’ was incidentally the insignia of the Vijaynagars. The Vijaynagars worshipped that omen. The British also used this ‘omen’ as one of the driving factors in their Divide et sempera policy.

What’s the ill omen?

Q2. This book by Antonio Altarriba called The Pink Lotus raised an uproar among many people who loved the series of books by another author. In Altarriba’s version, the protagonist is shown to be a middle-aged, maha-flirt. He is a journalist who stopped journalism a long time ago and wants to get back at it. His companion is dead and his best friend, Archibald has squandered his fortune on drink, orgies and gambling. This depiction of the characters angered the fans (including Mrinal). Name the original series on which this version is based.

Q2. This book by Antonio Altarriba called The Pink Lotus raised an uproar among many people who loved the series of books by another author. In Altarriba’s version, the protagonist is shown to be a middle-aged, maha-flirt. He is a journalist who stopped journalism a long time ago and wants to get back at it. His companion is dead and his best friend, Archibald has squandered his fortune on drink, orgies and gambling. This depiction of the characters angered the fans (including Mrinal). Name the original series on which this version is based.

Q3. “A penny saved is a penny earned.” Is a famous quote by an American revolutionary. He was known for his great sense of humour. In fact, he was not allowed to write anything in the Declaration Of Independence though he was a major decision taker during its framing for the fear that he would hide jokes in it! ID the man.

Q3. “A penny saved is a penny earned.” Is a famous quote by an American revolutionary. He was known for his great sense of humour. In fact, he was not allowed to write anything in the Declaration Of Independence though he was a major decision taker during its framing for the fear that he would hide jokes in it! ID the man.

Ah! Vous dirai-je, Maman, Ce qui cause mon tourment ? Depuis que j'ai vu Silvandre, Me regarder d'un air tendre ; Mon cœur dit à chaque instant : Peut-on vivre sans amant ? L'autre jour, dans un bosquet, De fleurs il fit un bouquet ; Il en para ma houlette Me disant : Belle brunette, Flore est moins belle que toi ; L'amour moins tendre que moi. Je rougis et par malheur Un soupir trahit mon cœur. Le cruel avec adresse, Profita de ma faiblesse : Hélas, Maman ! Un faux pas Me fit tomber dans ses bras. Je n'avais pour tout soutien Que ma houlette et mon chien. L'amour, voulant ma défaite, Ecarta chien et houlette ; Ah ! Qu'on goûte de douceur, Quand l'amour prend soin d'un cœur ! This was the staff notation written for it by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. It is wrongly believed by many that he is the actual composer of the tune. But the actual composer is Jane Taylor. This song is the tune in Which the original English version is also sung. Q4. ID SONG.

Ah! Vous dirai-je, Maman, Ce qui cause mon tourment ? Depuis que j'ai vu Silvandre, Me regarder d'un air tendre ; Mon cœur dit à chaque instant : Peut-on vivre sans amant ?

L'autre jour, dans un bosquet, De fleurs il fit un bouquet ; Il en para ma houlette Me disant : Belle brunette, Flore est moins belle que toi ; L'amour moins tendre que moi.

Je rougis et par malheur Un soupir trahit mon cœur. Le cruel avec adresse, Profita de ma faiblesse : Hélas, Maman ! Un faux pas Me fit tomber dans ses bras.

Je n'avais pour tout soutien Que ma houlette et mon chien. L'amour, voulant ma défaite, Ecarta chien et houlette ; Ah ! Qu'on goûte de douceur, Quand l'amour prend soin d'un cœur !

This was the staff notation written for it by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. It is wrongly believed by many that he is the actual composer of the tune. But the actual composer is Jane Taylor.

This song is the tune in Which the original English version is also sung.

Q5. This is a 11 apartment building in Brazil constructed by the Suite Vollard Company. There is something special about this building which cannot happen with any other building in the world. The façade is made of 3 different types of glass to give a beautiful effect which emphasizes this building’s specialty. What’s so special about this building?

Q5. This is a 11 apartment building in Brazil constructed by the Suite Vollard Company. There is something special about this building which cannot happen with any other building in the world. The façade is made of 3 different types of glass to give a beautiful effect which emphasizes this building’s specialty. What’s so special about this building?

Q6. It was founded in 1945 by Harold Matson and Elliot Handler. These guys played around with their names to form the name of this company. This company closed its last American factory, originally part of the Fisher-Price division, in 2002. It is being boycotted by a large section of the American public because of the large number of its imports that have contained lead or dangerous parts, and for employing cheap Chinese labour. These facts have put this company at the receiving end of several Jay Leno one liners and South Park and Simpsons gimmicks. Name the company.

Q6. It was founded in 1945 by Harold Matson and Elliot Handler. These guys played around with their names to form the name of this company.

This company closed its last American factory, originally part of the Fisher-Price division, in 2002.

It is being boycotted by a large section of the American public because of the large number of its imports that have contained lead or dangerous parts, and for employing cheap Chinese labour. These facts have put this company at the receiving end of several Jay Leno one liners and South Park and Simpsons gimmicks.

Name the company.

Q6. . The _________ _______ is a tourist attraction located at 465, Santa Cruz, California, opened in 1939. The operators of the small site claim that it is a place where the laws of physics and gravity do not apply and provide a number of demonstrations in support of these claims . This pic for example, shows gravity defied.

Q6. . The _________ _______ is a tourist attraction located at 465, Santa Cruz, California, opened in 1939. The operators of the small site claim that it is a place where the laws of physics and gravity do not apply and provide a number of demonstrations in support of these claims . This pic for example, shows gravity defied.

Q7. This is a dip or spread made from cooked, mashed chickpeas, blended with tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and garlic. It is a popular food in various local forms throughout the Middle Eastern world.In the movie “You Don’t Mess With The Zohan”, Zohan is seen brushing his teeth with this paste. What is this?

Q7. This is a dip or spread made from cooked, mashed chickpeas, blended with tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and garlic. It is a popular food in various local forms throughout the Middle Eastern world.In the movie “You Don’t Mess With The Zohan”, Zohan is seen brushing his teeth with this paste. What is this?

Q8.The MIT was undergoing financial crisis in the 1880’s. It had practically no campus. But one unknown person donated some amount the MIT that helped it a lot. There lies a picture of his in MIT. The students rub his knows for good luck. In 1874, this man became intrigued with photography, but found the process awkward. It required coating a glass plate with a liquid emulsion, which had to be quickly used before it dried. After three years of experimentation with British gelatin emulsions, he developed a dry photographic plate, and patented it in both Britain and the US. In 1880 he began a photographic business. In 1884, he patented a photographic medium that replaced fragile glass plates with a photo-emulsion coated on paper rolls. The invention of roll film greatly sped up the process of recording multiple images. He later developed a particular concept that revolutionized photography. Who is this man?

Q8.The MIT was undergoing financial crisis in the 1880’s. It had practically no campus. But one unknown person donated some amount the MIT that helped it a lot. There lies a picture of his in MIT. The students rub his knows for good luck.

In 1874, this man became intrigued with photography, but found the process awkward. It required coating a glass plate with a liquid emulsion, which had to be quickly used before it dried. After three years of experimentation with British gelatin emulsions, he developed a dry photographic plate, and patented it in both Britain and the US. In 1880 he began a photographic business.

In 1884, he patented a photographic medium that replaced fragile glass plates with a photo-emulsion coated on paper rolls. The invention of roll film greatly sped up the process of recording multiple images. He later developed a particular concept that revolutionized photography.

Who is this man?

Q9. This word in Latin means “ the meeting place of three roads/ways .” Its study or collection known as spermology, which literally means “collection of seeds”. The word is also the name of the Roman Goddess of wilderness and childbirth.

Q9. This word in Latin means “ the meeting place of three roads/ways .” Its study or collection known as spermology, which literally means “collection of seeds”. The word is also the name of the Roman Goddess of wilderness and childbirth.

Q10. Hanumant Singh made his Test debut in the 4th Test against England at Delhi in February 1964, scoring 105 and so becoming the fifth Indian to make a Test century on debut, emulating Lala Amarnath, Deepak Shodhan,AG Kripal Singh and Abbas Ali Baig. But he had performed horribly off-late, so he was chucked out of the team. He was recalled to play the New Zealand series in Mumbai in ’69. But due to some unforeseen circumstances, he was asked to do something very different by the BCCI and he did it with dignity. What was he asked to do?

Q10. Hanumant Singh made his Test debut in the 4th Test against England at Delhi in February 1964, scoring 105 and so becoming the fifth Indian to make a Test century on debut, emulating Lala Amarnath, Deepak Shodhan,AG Kripal Singh and Abbas Ali Baig. But he had performed horribly off-late, so he was chucked out of the team. He was recalled to play the New Zealand series in Mumbai in ’69. But due to some unforeseen circumstances, he was asked to do something very different by the BCCI and he did it with dignity. What was he asked to do?