New Quiz Thread

Salty Dog · Sailing Master Posts: 10060 **191991 Gold** -

Here's an easy one to keep things going....

Question: Which 1959 film, directed by Howard Hawks, starred Dean Martin, John Wayne, and Ricky Nelson?

Salty Dog · Sailing Master Posts: 10060 **191991 Gold** -

That is a really easy question. I thought it would have been answered by now.....

fleetp · Boatswain Posts: 3710 **35977 Gold** -

I had to do an internet search to find the name of the movie. If nobody else answers within 24 hours, I'll post the name.

Salty Dog · Sailing Master Posts: 10060 **191991 Gold** -

It has already been 24 hours, go ahead. If you are sure of your answer, go ahead and ask the next question. I have seen this movie probably 10 to 15 times myself.

fleetp · Boatswain Posts: 3710 **35977 Gold** -

Which 1959 film, directed by Howard Hawks, starred Dean Martin, John Wayne, and Ricky Nelson?

Answer: Rio Bravo

Another 'easy' question: What was John Wayne's last movie?

Salty Dog · Sailing Master Posts: 10060 **191991 Gold** -

His last movie was "The Shootist".

Next question- What city in Asia is called "The Venice of the East". Because it has over 1400 miles of canals?

Roland · Helmsman Posts: 4085 **22541 Gold** -

Salty Dog · Sailing Master Posts: 10060 **191991 Gold** -

Nice try but that's not it.

Salty Dog · Sailing Master Posts: 10060 **191991 Gold** -

Go ahead and search. It's a big city.

Roland · Helmsman Posts: 4085 **22541 Gold** -

It's a long list, but look what city is listed first!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_places_called_Venice_of_the_East

(It appears to be listed first for alphabetical reasons, not because it's the best answer.)

Salty Dog · Sailing Master Posts: 10060 **191991 Gold** -

OK, you win. I had absolutely no idea. The city I had heard about is Bangkok, because it has over 1400 miles of canals.

Salty Dog · Sailing Master Posts: 10060 **191991 Gold** -

Looks like Roland is pretty busy this week!

Roland · Helmsman Posts: 4085 **22541 Gold** -

Who was the first man to run a mile in under four minutes?

Salty Dog · Sailing Master Posts: 10060 **191991 Gold** -

I know the answer to that one but will wait until tomorrow to let someone else ask a question. Bacjk in the day, there were several 'magic" barriers - the 16 foot pole vault, the 60 foot shot put and the four minute mile. Later, the 8 foot high jump and 20 foot pole vault were added to the list. The four minute mile is still considered the biggest achievement of all time.

Salty Dog · Sailing Master Posts: 10060 **191991 Gold** -

The answer to the question is Roger Bannister of England. He was later Dr. Roger Bannister and I believe he was Knighted so he would be Sir Roger Bannister. Being a medical student he studied the medical side of the problem - Oxygen absorption and usage as well as the best training techniques and the use of pace-making "rabbit" runners to be sure he was on pace, and he did it! He is the most celebrated track and field athlete of all time! This really was a big deal!