Trivia

I’d like to hear his answer, because as far as I remember no one knows for sure.  I believe there are referencs to fliping the digitus infamis back to roman and even greek times.  Of course there it that story from, I believe the hundred years war, where the brits waved two fingers at the french who had thretened to cut them off.  But even so that was two fingers not just one. :)

@Janus1:

38 minutes, and I know that because I tend to watch the entire dvd set of The Simpsons in one sitting when they release a new season.

how is that possible? simpsons is a 30-min show, so it doesnt use a standard hour

D’oh…was thinking Simpsons but meant another show…which I won’t disclose because it’s a guilty pleasure, not to mention an embarassing one.  :evil:

@dezrtfish:

I’d like to hear his answer, because as far as I remember no one knows for sure.  I believe there are referencs to fliping the digitus infamis back to roman and even greek times.  Of course there it that story from, I believe the hundred years war, where the brits waved two fingers at the french who had thretened to cut them off.  But even so that was two fingers not just one. :)

Well, maybe this isn’t as clear cut as I thought the answer was.  It’s true that it’s not known for sure, but the French/British connection is supposed to be generally accepted source.  Brit longbowmen were fantastic archers, so captured Brits had their middle fingers cut off (by the French) to keep them from using bows ever again.  In defiance, English archers would hold up their middle finger to show the French they were still useable.  And yes, dezrtfish is right, two fingers were also used.  Ok, so, bad question….

Here’s a better one.

How long was Leningrad under siege during WW2?

4 Years, between '41-'44…. Don’t know the months off hand

When was the first radio audio broadcast and what was it about?

In parallel, and NOT from 100 years ago…

What was the first video aired on MTV? :-P

@ncscswitch:

In parallel, and NOT from 100 years ago…

What was the first video aired on MTV? :-P

Video Killed the Radio Star

What’s so special about the opossum?

He was “Partially Committed?”

Oops… sorry, that was a Jeff Forxworthy reply…

Battle of Saratoga I believe or if not that in its whereabouts…

And since were on Revolution:

What Conneticut Town was attacked by Benidict Arnold towards the end of the war and what was the goal of that attack?

And what is the answer of the other? :-)

I asked 2 questions and your answer on the first was correct (Multiple answers were possible) but what is the town?

got me their… I know that it was mandatory for all Troops to Read American Crisis… I would assume that the Declaration was read soon after it was released or during the Battle of Staten Island…

I will post a question based off of if I get it wrong or right  :wink:

Alright non-Revolution: What is this Vehicle?

sorry if it’s easy…

GG

@Yanny:

The other battle was the Battle of Cowpens, my favorite moment in American military history :)

What makes it special to you?  Curious as I’m ignorant about it.

GG - all I can offer is an armored car.  NATO?

Who is that in the picture?  Isn’t that Montgomery?

I think you are right, Baker.

That’s Monty on top of Rommel’s armored car.  I think that’s a better guess.

Hmm.  The vehicle appears to be in Europe (not Africa) because of the trees in the background.  Judging from his clothes and the trees, I’d say the time was probably late fall/early winter.  Probably not battle of the bulge as there is no snow on the ground.  I can’t quite make out the letters on the front of the vehicle except for the number 44 with a line over the top.  Vehicle appears to be in prime condition, without even any discernable wear on the tires.

My guess would be Montgomery sitting on top of HIS armoured car in France during the fall of '44.