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#4444267 - 10/18/18 02:21 PM Interesting Quiz  
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#4444270 - 10/18/18 02:31 PM Re: Interesting Quiz [Re: Nixer]  
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Ok, now that is a hard test. I only got 5 out of 10.


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#4444271 - 10/18/18 02:40 PM Re: Interesting Quiz [Re: Nixer]  
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2 out of 10. First and last correct. 8-question losing streak smile


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#4444272 - 10/18/18 02:46 PM Re: Interesting Quiz [Re: Nixer]  
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6 of 10


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#4444274 - 10/18/18 02:58 PM Re: Interesting Quiz [Re: Bill_Grant]  
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Originally Posted by Bill_Grant
6 of 10



Well #%&*$#! You're pretty smart for a Texan!


“Whoever fights monsters should see to it that in the process he does not become a monster. And if you gaze long enough into an abyss, the abyss will gaze back into you.”
#4444276 - 10/18/18 03:02 PM Re: Interesting Quiz [Re: Nixer]  
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I didn't miss any.










( page wouldn't load wink )


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#4444290 - 10/18/18 04:33 PM Re: Interesting Quiz [Re: Nixer]  
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4 out of 10 and considering I was terrible at geography at school,that's a win for me smile


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#4444295 - 10/18/18 04:44 PM Re: Interesting Quiz [Re: Nixer]  
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On the principle of guessing the 'least probable' sounding on those I didn't know... got them all. Knew 7 of the 10 ab initio.

#4444304 - 10/18/18 06:21 PM Re: Interesting Quiz [Re: Nixer]  
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Saw the first question and quit.

Weird perspective picture of a bit of bridge with a hint of skyline.

That's not a geography test, it's trivial pursuit.


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#4444306 - 10/18/18 06:32 PM Re: Interesting Quiz [Re: Nixer]  
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Question #1 gave away the answer. On the right hand side of the wall behind the guy you can see a poster with the name of the city on it. smile


“Whoever fights monsters should see to it that in the process he does not become a monster. And if you gaze long enough into an abyss, the abyss will gaze back into you.”
#4444334 - 10/18/18 09:44 PM Re: Interesting Quiz [Re: Nixer]  
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3.

I was born in Bristol so q1 was ok. The rest not so much.

Trivia - Clifton suspension bridge is a popular suicide spot. Damned long way to fall.

This is worth a read

https://www.cliftonbridge.org.uk/visit/history/bridge-as-an-icon

#4444383 - 10/19/18 04:37 AM Re: Interesting Quiz [Re: Nixer]  
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7 out of ten.
Nearly got into rage quit mode with the [wild beasts in Africa] question !

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#4444430 - 10/19/18 01:48 PM Re: Interesting Quiz [Re: Nixer]  
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#4444453 - 10/19/18 03:53 PM Re: Interesting Quiz [Re: Nixer]  
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Quiz wouldn't load for me.


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#4444464 - 10/19/18 04:40 PM Re: Interesting Quiz [Re: Nixer]  
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Got 5. I'm not amused lol

#4444466 - 10/19/18 04:45 PM Re: Interesting Quiz [Re: Catfish]  
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