Greenheart
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No, it continued for several years after the end of ww2.
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You beat me to it.
One of the most famous scientists was Wernher von Braun. He developed the V2 rocket for the Nazis, then developed Saturn V for NASA.
Greenheart
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Indeed it was, a somewhat controversial initiative to bring around 1,600 scientists to the USA to help them develop their own V2 in the 40s, and then their space program.
Open floor.
Latching-on here: which much-acclaimed humorist (in my admittedly hard-to-please view, over-rated) made a widely circulated and appreciated song, concerning the doings as above? (The aforesaid comical person also came up with renowned songs about pigeons; and the Scouting movement.)
Gloster
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Gather round while I mention the singer Tom Lehrer,
Of whose songs it is said none can be fairer.
Of whose songs it is said none can be fairer.
That is truly the guy: I admit it's a pity
That unlike you and most folks, I don't find him witty --
So; your turn to beguile us with a humorous ditty.
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That reminds me of an awful translation of a Verdi chorus
"Thank you doctor for your ditty
Which you brought us from the city"
(to which I added "I'm afraid I think its s-----")
Are we open floor, because, staying with WW2, why were trolleybuses withdrawn from the Nechells route in Birmingham?
"Thank you doctor for your ditty
Which you brought us from the city"
(to which I added "I'm afraid I think its s-----")
Are we open floor, because, staying with WW2, why were trolleybuses withdrawn from the Nechells route in Birmingham?
Gloster
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After reading what he described as ‘the juiciest, spiciest, raciest obituary it has ever been my pleasure to read’, Tom Lehrer wrote a song called Alma about a woman born Alma Schindler. Please name at least one of her famous husbands.
(I was introduced to Tom Lehrer at a young age, one of the few things my parents got right in my upbringing, and still consider his songs to be some of the finest examples of satire ever.)
(I was introduced to Tom Lehrer at a young age, one of the few things my parents got right in my upbringing, and still consider his songs to be some of the finest examples of satire ever.)
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DaleCooper
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This quiz appears to be in stereo.
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ok. I withdraw my question, did not realise one had been set. the answer was that the trolleybuses used a trailing skate on the tramline to access the depot, the flashes produced were contrary to blackout regulations, so the trolleybuses were withdrawn,
Question set is to name one of Alma Schindler's husbands
Question set is to name one of Alma Schindler's husbands
Gloster
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Correct. She also married the architect Walter Gropius and the writer Franz Werfel.
To you to compose the next question.
DaleCooper
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I thought you said they were famous.
DaleCooper
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Pearl Harbor
Not pearl harbour
Gloster
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I presume it was something to do with an execution.
DaleCooper
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Breakfast at Tiffany's
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Groundhog Day.
DaleCooper
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Points for effort there
I don’t want to give a clue to who the director or the star is as that will probably make it too easy.
If anyone played Duke Nukem 3D in the 90’s, Duke quotes directly from the film at the start of the third chapter.
DaleCooper
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They Live - I'm all out of bubblegum.Points for effort there
I don’t want to give a clue to who the director or the star is as that will probably make it too easy.
If anyone played Duke Nukem 3D in the 90’s, Duke quotes directly from the film at the start of the third chapter.
That clue was too easy, well done.
For anyone that hasn’t seen it, it’s well worth a watch.
Floor is yours
DaleCooper
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Thank you, here's the full quote for anyone who hasn't seen it.
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