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Grey_Wolf · 11-18-2005, 03:11 AM

...historic celebrities:

MLXVI. One leader pierced in the eye and the other a winner. = William the Conqueror And Harold II

...ancient celebrities:

Pre-crossing water-course saying a classic later to be put to the knife by associates. = Caesar

...ancient celebrity:

Ran to Athens with information. Later the foundation for a race. = Philippos

littleadanel · 11-18-2005, 03:31 AM

Hmm, just had to log back to answer...

#1: 1066 - the winner was William the Conquerer, and the defeated... hmm, Harold?
(I only knew this because I have a British History test today...)

#2: Julius Caesar

#4: Philippos? (or something very similar

) But didn't he run as a herald, to say they won, and then died on the spot?

(Wow. My high-school history teacher can be proud; his lessons had a great impact on me - I still remember things. Hmm.)

Grey_Wolf · 11-18-2005, 03:41 AM

...historic celebrities:

Four men. Lay the basics for a great land. Two or more were leader. "Sky-object filled flag". Mountain-mounted.

...historic celebrities:

A round man with a cigar famous for speeches. A bereted man famous for winning a desert battle.

...historic celebrity:

A Corsican leader who became a nation's leader. Tried to take on Russia.

...ancient celebrity:

Rode thru mountain's on elephants. Conqueror.

littleadanel · 11-18-2005, 03:53 AM

Well, about the four men I don't have a clue, but the man and woman... can it be a MUCH more recent event than the previous ones? Namely, the execution of Nicolae and Elena Ceaucescu in 1989? 'Twas the first thing coming into my mind... I might be WAY off...

Grey_Wolf · 11-18-2005, 04:08 AM

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Originally Posted by littleadanel

Well, about the four men I don't have a clue, but the man and woman... can it be a MUCH more recent event than the previous ones? Namely, the execution of Nicolae and Elena Ceaucescu in 1989? 'Twas the first thing coming into my mind... I might be WAY off...

Check and try again.

littleadanel · 11-18-2005, 04:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Grey_Wolf

Late 18th century.

Ah then. Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI.

Edit: and I didn't want a separate post for just saying that I can't figure those four men out... Even with the hint, even after breakfast (

) my brain just doesn't seem to work any more.

Grey_Wolf · 11-18-2005, 04:24 AM

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Originally Posted by littleadanel

Ah then. Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI.

correct

. You may proceed.

Grey_Wolf · 11-18-2005, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Grey_Wolf

...historic celebrities:

Four men. Lay the basics for a great land. Two or more were leader. "Sky-object filled flag". Mountain-mounted.
= Teddy Roosevelt, Jefferson, Lincoln, Washington

...historic celebrities:

A round man with a cigar famous for speeches. A bereted man famous for winning a desert battle. = Churchill and Montgomery

...historic celebrity:

A Corsican leader who became a nation's leader. Tried to take on Russia. = Napoleon

...ancient celebrity:

Rode thru mountain's on elephants. Conqueror. = Hannibal

Well done, solving these, Sun Star and Count Confect

sun-star · 11-18-2005, 01:35 PM

The second one is Churchill and Montgomery.

Third is Napolean.

Fourth is Hannibal.

Count Comfect · 11-18-2005, 01:41 PM

1st - the flag is the star-spangled banner (also a song written by Francis Scott Key) - hence US. Not sure what "mountain-mounted" means. I assume at least 2 were Presidents - "two or more were leader." Seems like there are a lot of options.

Then I actually try to think. Mt. Rushmore. Teddy Roosevelt, Jefferson, Lincoln, Washington?

Grey_Wolf · 11-18-2005, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by sun-star

The second one is Churchill and Montgomery.

Third is Napolean.

Fourth is Hannibal.

Correct indeed.

Grey_Wolf · 11-18-2005, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Count Comfect

1st - the flag is the star-spangled banner (also a song written by Francis Scott Key) - hence US. Not sure what "mountain-mounted" means. I assume at least 2 were Presidents - "two or more were leader." Seems like there are a lot of options.

Then I actually try to think. Mt. Rushmore. Teddy Roosevelt, Jefferson, Lincoln, Washington?

Correct indeed.

Grey_Wolf · 11-18-2005, 02:26 PM

bumped...

Grey_Wolf · 11-19-2005, 01:02 PM

...moved downthread...

Curubethion · 11-19-2005, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Grey_Wolf

...historic celebrity:

A lady of quality. A great queen of the "Angles". 1st of a pair in the nation with the name.

...contemporary celebrity:

Caused a brief peace between belligerent neighbours. A purposeful leader of a great nation. Peanut grower.

Elizabeth I and Jimmy Carter?

Grey_Wolf · 11-20-2005, 04:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Curubethion

Elizabeth I and Jimmy Carter?

Correct indeed.

You may proceed.

Grey_Wolf · 11-21-2005, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Grey_Wolf

...historic celebrity:

Stammering leader. Adopted Nero, son of Agrippina. died 54 ad. = Tiberius Claudius Caesar

...contemporary celebrities:

Top man who lied in front of Media. Woman who was his downfall. = Bill Clinton (and Monica Lewinsky)

Test your little grey ones on these.

The last sane person · 11-21-2005, 03:49 PM

Top man who lied, Woman was downfall. Aka: one with the smoking gun in his pants.

Aka:

Bill Clinton.

Grey_Wolf · 11-21-2005, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by The last sane person

Top man who lied, Woman was downfall. Aka: one with the smoking gun in his pants.

Aka:

Bill Clinton.

Correct.

The last sane person · 11-21-2005, 06:00 PM

Tiberius Claudius Caesar!

Thats who adopted Nero and brought that mad fiddler to the throne! Hurrah, for my brain still works!

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......I will be severly embarrased if that's not who it was....

11-18-2005, 03:11 AM	#441
Grey_Wolf Elf Lord Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mirkwood, well actually I live in North-west Scania, Sweden Posts: 9,481	...historic celebrities: MLXVI. One leader pierced in the eye and the other a winner. = William the Conqueror And Harold II ...ancient celebrities: Pre-crossing water-course saying a classic later to be put to the knife by associates. = Caesar ...ancient celebrity: Ran to Athens with information. Later the foundation for a race. = Philippos Last edited by Grey_Wolf : 11-18-2005 at 03:44 AM.

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littleadanel of the House of Bëor Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Eastwards. Posts: 979	Hmm, just had to log back to answer... #1: 1066 - the winner was William the Conquerer, and the defeated... hmm, Harold? (I only knew this because I have a British History test today...) #2: Julius Caesar #4: Philippos? (or something very similar ) But didn't he run as a herald, to say they won, and then died on the spot? (Wow. My high-school history teacher can be proud; his lessons had a great impact on me - I still remember things. Hmm.) __________________ I'm good in bed - I can sleep for days

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Grey_Wolf Elf Lord Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mirkwood, well actually I live in North-west Scania, Sweden Posts: 9,481	...historic celebrities: Four men. Lay the basics for a great land. Two or more were leader. "Sky-object filled flag". Mountain-mounted. ...historic celebrities: A round man with a cigar famous for speeches. A bereted man famous for winning a desert battle. ...historic celebrity: A Corsican leader who became a nation's leader. Tried to take on Russia. ...ancient celebrity: Rode thru mountain's on elephants. Conqueror. Last edited by Grey_Wolf : 11-18-2005 at 09:36 AM.

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littleadanel of the House of Bëor Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Eastwards. Posts: 979	Well, about the four men I don't have a clue, but the man and woman... can it be a MUCH more recent event than the previous ones? Namely, the execution of Nicolae and Elena Ceaucescu in 1989? 'Twas the first thing coming into my mind... I might be WAY off... __________________ I'm good in bed - I can sleep for days

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Count Comfect Word Santa Claus Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 2,922	1st - the flag is the star-spangled banner (also a song written by Francis Scott Key) - hence US. Not sure what "mountain-mounted" means. I assume at least 2 were Presidents - "two or more were leader." Seems like there are a lot of options. Then I actually try to think. Mt. Rushmore. Teddy Roosevelt, Jefferson, Lincoln, Washington? __________________ Sufficient to have stood, yet free to fall.

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sun-star Lady of Letters Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Either Oxford or Kent, England Posts: 2,476	The second one is Churchill and Montgomery. Third is Napolean. Fourth is Hannibal.

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Grey_Wolf Elf Lord Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mirkwood, well actually I live in North-west Scania, Sweden Posts: 9,481	bumped... Last edited by Grey_Wolf : 11-19-2005 at 01:02 PM.

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Grey_Wolf Elf Lord Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mirkwood, well actually I live in North-west Scania, Sweden Posts: 9,481	...moved downthread... Last edited by Grey_Wolf : 11-21-2005 at 01:04 PM.

11-21-2005, 03:49 PM	#458
The last sane person The Black Númenórean Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 6,773	Top man who lied, Woman was downfall. Aka: one with the smoking gun in his pants. Aka: Bill Clinton. __________________ Your children are not your children. They are the sons and daughters of Life's longing for itself. They come through you but not from you, And though they are with you yet they belong not to you. You may give them your love but not your thoughts, For they have their own thoughts. You may house their bodies but not their souls, For their souls dwell in the house of tomorrow, which you cannot visit, not even in your dreams.

11-21-2005, 06:00 PM	#460
The last sane person The Black Númenórean Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 6,773	Tiberius Claudius Caesar! Thats who adopted Nero and brought that mad fiddler to the throne! Hurrah, for my brain still works! .................... ............... ........... ......I will be severly embarrased if that's not who it was.... __________________ Your children are not your children. They are the sons and daughters of Life's longing for itself. They come through you but not from you, And though they are with you yet they belong not to you. You may give them your love but not your thoughts, For they have their own thoughts. You may house their bodies but not their souls, For their souls dwell in the house of tomorrow, which you cannot visit, not even in your dreams.