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who is Uri Geller?
Is Uri Geller the Real-Life Wizard of Oz?
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The thread revolves around a light-hearted game of "Who is?" where participants ask and answer questions about various famous individuals, ranging from actors to historical figures. The discussion includes a mix of pop culture references, historical context, and playful banter among participants.
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Main Points Raised
- Uri Geller is mentioned as someone who claims to bend spoons with his mind.
- Bronson Pinchot is identified as an actor known for his role in "Perfect Strangers."
- Charles Lyell is discussed as a geologist and a significant figure in relation to Darwin.
- Participants reference various famous individuals, including Karl Marx, Reverend Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, and Harry Houdini, among others.
- Motifs introduces a complex and unclear mathematical argument involving the number 7, which some participants find difficult to understand.
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There is no consensus on the clarity of Motifs' mathematical argument, as some participants express confusion while others seem to find it off-topic. The main game of asking "Who is?" continues without resolution on the mathematical discussion.
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Some participants express uncertainty about the historical significance of figures mentioned, and there are references to pop culture that may not be universally recognized.
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Readers interested in pop culture, historical figures, and light-hearted discussions may find this thread engaging.
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Isn't he the guy who claims he can bend spoons by the power of his mind while rubbing then?
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Check, it's now your turn to ask a "who is ..." question 
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Oh is that how this works?
Ok... HMMM...
Who is...
Bronson Pinchot?
No googling!
Why'd I have to pick such a lame person? lol
Ok... HMMM...
Who is...
Bronson Pinchot?
No googling!
Why'd I have to pick such a lame person? lol
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Bronson Pinchot is an actor. Are you looking for something more specific...I really don't know anything more than that.
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OK, Gokul, you started it. Now you have to ask a "who is" question! 
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Who is a famous mystical seer named after the Virgin Mary ?
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Pinchot played Balki on Perfect Strangers. Wasn't that the best show ever? lol
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Would this be Maria Esperanza (from South America, I think?)
Who is the host of the TV show "Crossing Over"?
Who is the host of the TV show "Crossing Over"?
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John Edwards
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Who the the bassist for Green Day?
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check said:
No idea about this (don't even know the names of the vocalist and lead player), but I had Nostradamus in mind, for my question.
MiH, are you losing touch with your Latin ?
(Nevertheless, Maria Esperanza works too)
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ok, It's Mike Dirnt. That was a tough one.
I'll pick an easier one for us science folks:
Who was Charles Lyell?
I'll pick an easier one for us science folks:
Who was Charles Lyell?
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Wasn't he a friend of Darwin?
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Geologist.
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jeebus, close, he is definitely tied to Darwin.
selfAdjoint, I guess that's correct. He's generally regarded as the father of geology.
When Darwin first set sail on his now famous voyage on the Beagle, he got sea sick fairly quickly. The only thing he could do to feel better was to lay down. Since he spend so much time in bed, all he could do was read. He read 'The Principles of Geology' by Lyell during this time, which sparked his interest in the dynamics of the Earth and living things on it.
ok self, u go.
selfAdjoint, I guess that's correct. He's generally regarded as the father of geology.
When Darwin first set sail on his now famous voyage on the Beagle, he got sea sick fairly quickly. The only thing he could do to feel better was to lay down. Since he spend so much time in bed, all he could do was read. He read 'The Principles of Geology' by Lyell during this time, which sparked his interest in the dynamics of the Earth and living things on it.
ok self, u go.
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Who is John Gault?
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...Ut si!Gokul43201 said:MiH, are you losing touch with your Latin ?
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Oh, and John Gault was in Atlas Shrugged (Ayn Rand). I think that's the right novel. Been awhile.
Who is Romeo Blue?
Who is Romeo Blue?
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A French Band.
Where's Waldo?... wait... who is David Blunkett?
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Sorry, Jimmy - but Romeo Blue is the former stage name of singer, Lenny Kravitz.
Who is Wilford Brimley?
Who is Wilford Brimley?
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wilford brimley used to be the pitchman for quaker oatmeal, but he's done various things like life insurance... Done secondary parts in films like "the firm". Big movies were cocoon and cocoon 2. And I think he had a tv show called "our house" way back when. That's as far as I recall...if he did more it was before my time...
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Zantra, your question...
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Perfect! Wasn't he great in The Firm?! So weird to see the oatmeal man being a SINISTER character!
OK, Zantra, your turn to ask a "Who Is?" question.
OK, Zantra, your turn to ask a "Who Is?" question.
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whois soleil moonfrye?
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She was a child star, she was "punky brewster".
(can't believe I remember this)
(can't believe I remember this)
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Who is Moon Unit Zappa?
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She's the sister of Dweezil and daughter of Frank.
Who is Archibald Leach?
Who is Archibald Leach?
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Archibald Leach was an actor also known as Cary Grant.
Who was Karl Marx?
Who was Karl Marx?
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Is this a trick question ?? Karl Marx was a 19th century German philosopher and social scientist (does that noun exist ?) who is considered the father of Marxist Socialism.
Who is Reverend Charles Lutwidge Dodgson ?
Who is Reverend Charles Lutwidge Dodgson ?
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