History Quiz: Yet Another Quiz - 15 Questions on History, Maths & More

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A quiz was created with various questions covering historical, scientific, and cultural topics. Participants provided answers, including notable contributions such as Stephen Gould's theory of "punctuated equilibrium" and John Napier's development of logarithms. The discussion highlighted the significance of the site Hisarlik as the location of Troy and clarified the voltage drop of an ideal Germanium diode as approximately 0.3 volts. Additionally, the participants engaged in light banter about the quiz format and the nature of some questions. Overall, the thread showcased a collaborative effort to answer trivia questions based on personal knowledge rather than external sources.
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Adam said:
Enigma: I think #6 is barycenter


Go Enigma. It was the only question I thought I had a chance at. :smile: :smile: :biggrin: Well Done.

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Sarmatian women.

Sarmatians are descendents of the Amazons. I believe the practice was passed down from them.

(not objecting...just adding :smile:)
 

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