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Half-time with the next question, going well so far.

1 minute ago, OlympicIRL said:

Thankfully I know this one and I am even more grateful that I don't have to try to pronounce it. And to prevent me trying to type out the spelling, I can just say as much as this: The answer is D, that pesky Icelandic volcano

Another incident that doesn't seem like it has been more than 10 years already but there you go.

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1 minute ago, OlympicIRL said:

I believe the title of Best Umbrella and Handbag was won by Julie Andrews in her role as Mary Poppins and they decided to retire the category after that . Just joking of course. The answer is A: Makeup and Hairstyling.

An easy one for you I see. Yes, the others have not been approved yet.

Just now, OlympicIRL said:

By the way, do I have to say I want to use my double dip before giving my incorrect answer? Or if I get it wrong, can I then declare I wish to use it?

Yes, you say you want to play the lifeline before your first choice.

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Indeed it is. Now you're all cushioned to tackle on the next tasks. Here we go for Pts. 2,000!

Just now, OlympicIRL said:

Let's have a peek inside number 6

Inside Box #6 is a Double Dip lifeline for you!

it functions as your own 50:50. One a question, you give your first answer. Should it be incorrect, you will have a second guess at it. Mind you though, it means you have to play the question once you take it. You can't back off after having given the first incorrect choice.

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That means it's handing out a present again!

One of those, except for #4 which was taken by Sindo, is yours.

Just now, OlympicIRL said:

The United Nations Children's Fund or UNICEF.... the C in the acronym gives it away. So the answer is B: Child, final answer.

Perfect, and that's Pts. 1,000 for you.

Just now, OlympicIRL said:

I haven't been to one yet no

Ah, I thought it might have been something crossed off your to-do-list.

Next on the list of questions is this one for a guaranteed 1,000.

1 minute ago, OlympicIRL said:

They are waxworks, so the answer is B, final answer.

I'd like to go to one of those museums one day, have you been to one?

Of course the works are made of wax.

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Just now, OlympicIRL said:

The animal sounding word for this one would be a woofer. C final answer.

Right again.

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Just now, OlympicIRL said:

That would be in a ring, final answer.

Despite it being a square, right!

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Just now, OlympicIRL said:

Just like this quiz, the answer is B: marvellous

Thank you, Sir, and that's Pts. 100 for a start.

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Let's get you through the lower tier first and let's hope your expert will show up along the way.

Good luck!

1 minute ago, OlympicIRL said:

I'm ready to take on the challenge

And, you too, for a third time. Welcome again on your hot seat.

So, I would have given you the opportunity to play sooner but we had some ... let's say technical difficulties.

As promised though, we'll treat your run as a Christmas Special too. Which means you'll get a present after Q5. We'll just pretend this is the 24th again!

Whenever you're ready, let me know. @OlympicIRL

Third run today for @OlympicIRL at around 8 pm CET, for those who want to take part as experts.

17 minutes ago, dcro said:

Basically the most limited discipline on the program (Summer or Winter).

 

Around 10 countries have their squads... And that's it.

Yet more exciting in terms of winning nations than bobsleigh, if you exclude women's monobob.

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Hey, do you want your run to be tomorrow night or on 28th?