Why is New York called the 'Big Apple' ? I had this in a quiz the other week & I didn't have a clue.....I won't add the answer just now incase Jen decides to have a mosey at the thread!
Why is New York called the 'Big Apple' ? I had this in a quiz the other week & I didn't have a clue.....I won't add the answer just now incase Jen decides to have a mosey at the thread! Posted by CardiffAce
Cheers for that Cardiff, can you put three options down (a) (b) and (c) with one of them being the correct answer. So, she has a fighting chance?
Jen, if you're reading this, then read no further! I don't want you seeing the answers before I read the questions out to you.
Cardiff and everyone else- the coast is clear- fire away!
a) during the depression, many former financiers would travel from their suburban cottages in full suits in order to sell apples on the streets of New York.
b) In the early 1920s, "apple" was used in reference to the many racing courses in and around New York City. Apple referred to the prizes being awarded for the races – as these were important races, the rewards were substantial.
c) comes from a famous nineteenth century brothel madam named Eve whose girls were cheekily referred to as her “Big Apples.”
The answer is B - its from a catchphrase used in the 1920s by New York Morning Telegraphsports writer John J. Fitz Gerald in his horse racing column, “Around the Big Apple.”
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I know its not a TV table but just played a 30 min timed and my very last hand played right on the last few seconds was this Hand History #848020258 (21:50 10/12/2014) worth a look ! any chance of a special prize ! lol Posted by PUCPOUND
Obviously I am extremely keen to beat Jen but she is just way too clever. If she gets any of these I will get her for sure, I have dozens more up my sleeve.
When did Bolton Wanderers last win the FA Cup final? a 1923 b 1942 c 1958 It was c (sure Jen will know that 1923 was their 1st win and of course she'll know there was no 1942 FA cup due to the war). Posted by NChanning
Neil I think Rich was looking for some genuine questions and answers.....I mean I get the beatles thing, but Bolton winning the FA Cup & what year?....your making those up surely?
In Response to Re: Tonight's Live Sky Poker TV show with Rich and Jen ***message thread*** : Neil I think Rich was looking for some genuine questions and answers.....I mean I get the beatles thing, but Bolton winning the FA Cup & what year?....your making those up surely? Posted by POKERTREV
lol at Tikay the ball boy.
You'd be amazed at what Jen knows, she might be 70% to get the Bolton ones.
Question for Jen... Where did Richard Orford win an SPT side event? a) Leeds b) Manchester c) Glasgow We dont need to say the answer as Mr Orford will take glee in confirming it! Posted by Sky_Poker
With a follow-up question....
How many times has Rich mentioned that he won the event?
Who wrote and sang the following four songs? Jack O' Diamonds Ramblin' Gamblin' Willie When The Deal Goes Down Lily, Rosemary And The Jack Of Hearts. A) Bob Dylan Bruce Springsteen C) Tom Petty Posted by Macacgirl1
OH I like ya style Maca!! As a BIG BD fan, i "think" he also wrote.. Jamming me, Floater, & Black Diamond Bay! Being poker related, He's prob written others...prolific as he was/is. edit: CALL letter blues?
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Hand History #848020258 (21:50 10/12/2014)
worth a look ! any chance of a special prize ! lol
A.Cameroon
B.Nepal
C.Guyanna
answer is b
1. Beer mats
2. Cheese labels
3. Post Cards
4. Train Numbers
a She Loves You
b I Wanna Hold Your Hand
c Yesterday
(it is a...was surprised to see Yesterday was only 26th).
a 2
b 3
c 4
(answer is c obviously)
When did Bolton Wanderers last win the FA Cup final?
a 1923
b 1942
c 1958
It was c (sure Jen will know that 1923 was their 1st win and of course she'll know there was no 1942 FA cup due to the war).
During the 1st World War the Grand National was not held at Aintree racecourse. Where was it held instead?
a Heathrow
b Gatwick
c Stanstead
(answer is b, a track long defunct next to the site of the airport).
I think Rich was looking for some genuine questions and answers.....I mean I get the beatles thing, but Bolton winning the FA Cup & what year?....your making those up surely?
You'd be amazed at what Jen knows, she might be 70% to get the Bolton ones.
Who was the last British player to win a WSOP bracelet
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b) Matt Perrins
c) John Kabbaj
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Who wrote and sang the following four songs?
Jack O' Diamonds
Ramblin' Gamblin' Willie
When The Deal Goes Down
Lily, Rosemary And The Jack Of Hearts.
A) Bob Dylan
Bruce Springsteen
C) Tom Petty
Which female pop star autographed Ice_Tiger's leg?
a) Kiki Dee
b) Olivia Newton John
c) Suzy Quatro
The answer is b) Olivia Newton John