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The shoe was obviously intended to cause damage.
Origins Trivia Game: 2 Drinks or 12 Feet?
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Discussion Overview
The thread revolves around a trivia game focused on origins, etymology, and nomenclature, with participants posing questions and guessing answers related to various topics, including historical and technological origins.
Discussion Character
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Main Points Raised
- Participants discuss the origin of the name "Mark Twain," with some suggesting it relates to riverboat terminology while others propose alternative explanations.
- A question about something with "ten layers" prompts guesses about the geological column and skin, with participants expressing uncertainty about biological layers.
- Clarifications are made regarding the intent of the game, with some participants suggesting it should focus on etymology and historical connections.
- One participant mentions the retina as having ten layers, which is acknowledged positively by another participant.
- Discussion includes a reference to the phrase "take the King's shilling," exploring its historical context and implications.
- Participants engage in guessing the material of a shoe found in an old machine, with suggestions including iron and wooden shoes, and references to sabotage.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
There is no clear consensus on the rules or focus of the trivia game, with some participants unsure about the direction of the questions. Multiple competing views and interpretations of the questions remain present throughout the discussion.
Contextual Notes
Participants express uncertainty about the definitions and scope of the trivia questions, indicating a lack of clarity on the intended focus of the game.
Who May Find This Useful
Individuals interested in trivia games, etymology, historical connections, and discussions about nomenclature may find this thread engaging.
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A wooden shoe= sabotage ?
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You're up. 
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Ivan Seeking said:You're up.
Ivan will some one else please have a go, i am no good at clues.
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I will be offline for a time.
First one up has it.
First one up has it.
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