Actually, a link dump is simply a lame coverup for the fact that I haven't banged out a decent post in 48 hours. I apologize. Stay tuned, though--you know I've got some thoughts on Valentine's Day. Peace be with you. And also with you.
Unbelievably challenging brain exercise. You'd think that with almost 300 countries to chose from, you could get at least half, right? Europe must be an easy two dozen or so, right? If your World History survey ended right around WWII, you might be in for a head scratching five minutes. I've taken this test a bunch of times, and can't break 100.
A few tests from sporcle.com:
Can you name the US Presidents? There's 44 of them, you've got ten minutes, and you know you're going to miss a few. I scored a 37, with the most obvious miss being President #6.
Can you name the 100 most commonly used words in the English language? I got 88 of them, but missed a fairly easy one and was ashamed. You have 12 minutes, and though you'll go on a tear in your first minute, the words will come few and far between after you've got almost half of them.
While we're on the subject of the English Language, the ListUniverse published this list about a year ago documenting 25 English Language oddities. It's an incredibly dorky list topic but an entertaining read, and I challenge you not to quote these curiousities at parties. That is, if you log off and socialize every now and then.
Finally, for those of you who feel your noggin is just getting warmed up, you can view the archive of (and even play along with) every Jeopardy! episode dating back 25 years, as well as read what the contestants answered. Note to my two weeknight friends with whom I often watch: Use this power for good and not for evil. You know who you are, you filthy cheaters.
A few tests from sporcle.com:
Can you name the US Presidents? There's 44 of them, you've got ten minutes, and you know you're going to miss a few. I scored a 37, with the most obvious miss being President #6.
Can you name the 100 most commonly used words in the English language? I got 88 of them, but missed a fairly easy one and was ashamed. You have 12 minutes, and though you'll go on a tear in your first minute, the words will come few and far between after you've got almost half of them.
While we're on the subject of the English Language, the ListUniverse published this list about a year ago documenting 25 English Language oddities. It's an incredibly dorky list topic but an entertaining read, and I challenge you not to quote these curiousities at parties. That is, if you log off and socialize every now and then.
Finally, for those of you who feel your noggin is just getting warmed up, you can view the archive of (and even play along with) every Jeopardy! episode dating back 25 years, as well as read what the contestants answered. Note to my two weeknight friends with whom I often watch: Use this power for good and not for evil. You know who you are, you filthy cheaters.
Hope you enjoy. Real post coming soon.
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