Alan Edgar (Eggy1948)

@Canny lass :- my answers are mixed up - I got timed out as I was 'Clarting' again with pictures

7. With what is the organization CER N concerned? Answer = The European Organization for Nuclear Research, known as CERN derived from the name Conseil européen pour la recherche nucléaire), is a European research organization that operates the largest particle physics laboratory in the world. Established in 1954, the organization is based in a northwest suburb of Geneva on the Franco–Swiss border and has 23 member states. Israel is the only non-European country granted full membership. CERN is an official United Nations Observer. The acronym CERN is also used to refer to the laboratory, which in 2016 had 2,500 scientific, technical, and administrative staff members, and hosted about 12,000 users. In the same year, CERN generated 49 petabytes of data. 8. What breed of dog is Scooby Doo? Answer = Great Dane Scooby-Doo was first introduced to the world back in 1969. 9. Which part of Britain was called Vectis by the Romans? Answer = Isle of Wight 10. Who, in a song, was thrown out ‘with nothing but a fine tooth comb? Answer = Bill Bailey Louis Armstrong "Bill Bailey Lyrics." :- Won't you come home, bill bailey, won't you come home I've moaned the whole night long I'll do the cookin', honey, I'll pay the rent I know I done you wrong You remember that rainy evenin' I threw you out....with nothin' but a fine tooth comb Ya, I know I'm to blame, now... ain't it a shame Bill bailey, won't you please come home 11. Euclid is associated with which branch of mathematics? Answer = Geometry Euclidean geometry Euclidean geometry is a mathematical system attributed to Alexandrian Greek mathematician Euclid, which he described in his textbook on geometry: the Elements. Euclid's method consists in assuming a small set of intuitively appealing axioms, and deducing many other propositions (theorems) from these. 12. Which boxer’s real name was Walker Smith? Answer = Sugar Ray Leonard Sugar Ray Robinson (born Walker Smith Jr.; May 3, 1921 – April 12, 1989) was an American professional boxer who competed from 1940 to 1965. And I thought the word bride meant – to Cook AND Clean 1. What name do we give to the study of flags? Vexillology Vexillology is the study of the history, symbolism and usage of flags or, by extension, any interest in flags in general. The word is a synthesis of the Latin word vexillum ("flag") and the Greek suffix -logia ("study"). 2. In which Dickens novel does Richard Carstone appear? Bleak House is a novel by Charles Dickens, first published as a 20-episode serial between March 1852 and September 1853 Richard Carstone is a ward of Chancery in Jarndyce and Jarndyce. Straightforward and likeable but irresponsible and inconstant, Richard falls under the spell of Jarndyce and Jarndyce. At the end of the book, just after Jarndyce and Jarndyce is finally settled, he dies, tormented by his imprudence in trusting to the outcome of a Chancery suit. 3. What is the boiling point of water on the Fahrenheit scale? Answer = 212 4. Who painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel? Answer = Michelangelo While many Renaissance artists helped, Michelangelo is the main artist to take credit for this work of art Originally known as the Cappella Magna, its current name derives from the pope who restored it in 1477- Pope Sixtus IV. The Sistine Chapel is located inside the Vatican Museums and is the private chapel of the pope. It’s also where all of the cardinals from around the world come together to elect a new pope during the conclave. 5. In which year was Grace Kelly born? 1929 Grace Patricia Kelly (November 12, 1929 – September 14, 1982) was an American film actress who, after starring in several significant films in the early- to mid-1950s, became Princess of Monaco by marrying Prince Rainier III in April 1956. 6. The Colorado Beetle attacks which plant in particular? Answer = Potato The common black and yellow-striped "potato bug", a very familiar insect to home gardeners, is the most serious insect pest of potatoes. Both the striped beetle and the black-spotted, red larva feed on potato leaves. Their damage can greatly reduce yield and even kill plants. In addition to potato, Colorado potato beetle can be a serious pest of tomato, eggplant, and pepper.

@george47666 if you add a '@' at he front of the persons name you are wanting to contact the system should send a notifivation/email to that person. @Andy Millne - have I got that right?

@george47666 - A lad on the Facebook past times History has been asking if anyone has a photo of the school. Do you know which camp the school was on and have you ever seen any photos of the school?

Same class as Michael, from Guidepost all the way through - 1960 to 1965.

yes - should be - What's the matter Abdul .............

We do it all the time Vic, mix up the comments within topics I think the council estate - Woodside - that is behind Stead lane would have been built in the late 1940's or early 1950's. This old map, 1938, published 1947 shows the area before the council estate, and bungalows at the bottom of Stead lane were built.

@Canny lass - sorry I missed Tuesday 'one joke' night. Last week I was passing the multi storey flats and could see Abdul bashing his carpet off the wall of the building. I shouted up - 'what's the Abdul, won't it start' 😂