Thursday Meta-Trivia Question -SOLVED by Kentamanos
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((Thunderbolt - Lightning) * (Hellcat - Wildcat)) = X The Xth President began his combat experience at this rank. In other words: At what rank did the Xth President first see combat?
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((Thunderbolt - Lightning) * (Hellcat - Wildcat)) = X The Xth President began his combat experience at this rank. In other words: At what rank did the Xth President first see combat?
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Grant first saw combat as a 2nd Lt.
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((Thunderbolt - Lightning) * (Hellcat - Wildcat)) = X The Xth President began his combat experience at this rank. In other words: At what rank did the Xth President first see combat?
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1st George Washington "During the battle of the Wilderness near the Monongahela he had three horses shot out from under him. He showed his coolness under fire in organizing the retreat from the debacle. Washington then organized the First Virginia Regiment, which saw service through the war; however, Washington left the Regiment to serve in the House of Burgesses. " http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Washington#Career[^] :confused: GW, Da'man
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1st George Washington "During the battle of the Wilderness near the Monongahela he had three horses shot out from under him. He showed his coolness under fire in organizing the retreat from the debacle. Washington then organized the First Virginia Regiment, which saw service through the war; however, Washington left the Regiment to serve in the House of Burgesses. " http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Washington#Career[^] :confused: GW, Da'man
shut up dude! That was my answer:mad: :doh: Later, JoeSox “Dream as if you'll live forever, Live as if you'll die today" - James Dean (ISTP) www.joeswammi.com ↔ www.humanaiproject.org
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1st George Washington "During the battle of the Wilderness near the Monongahela he had three horses shot out from under him. He showed his coolness under fire in organizing the retreat from the debacle. Washington then organized the First Virginia Regiment, which saw service through the war; however, Washington left the Regiment to serve in the House of Burgesses. " http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Washington#Career[^] :confused: GW, Da'man
How'd you get X = 1? I see it as 18 (Grant): (P47 - P38) * (F6 - F4) => (47 - 38) * (6 - 4) => *cough* 9 * 2
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How'd you get X = 1? I see it as 18 (Grant): (P47 - P38) * (F6 - F4) => (47 - 38) * (6 - 4) => *cough* 9 * 2
He knows punch cards better than math, I think. Esp. Florida ones.:) Later, JoeSox “Dream as if you'll live forever, Live as if you'll die today" - James Dean (ISTP) www.joeswammi.com ↔ www.humanaiproject.org
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He knows punch cards better than math, I think. Esp. Florida ones.:) Later, JoeSox “Dream as if you'll live forever, Live as if you'll die today" - James Dean (ISTP) www.joeswammi.com ↔ www.humanaiproject.org
*suddenly wonders how many bugs back in the day were caused by hanging chads*
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Grant first saw combat as a 2nd Lt.
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I'd like to take this opportunity to thank the History Channel (AKA "The WW2 Channel"), google.com, and calc.exe. In all seriousness though, fun game!
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How'd you get X = 1? I see it as 18 (Grant): (P47 - P38) * (F6 - F4) => (47 - 38) * (6 - 4) => *cough* 9 * 2
Kentamanos wrote: (P47 - P38) * (F6 - F4) => (47 - 38) * (6 - 4) => 19 * 2 You are correct - but you typoed this - should be a "9", not "19" Good to see other WWII aircraft afficianados (sic??????)!
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1st George Washington "During the battle of the Wilderness near the Monongahela he had three horses shot out from under him. He showed his coolness under fire in organizing the retreat from the debacle. Washington then organized the First Virginia Regiment, which saw service through the war; however, Washington left the Regiment to serve in the House of Burgesses. " http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Washington#Career[^] :confused: GW, Da'man
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Kentamanos wrote: (P47 - P38) * (F6 - F4) => (47 - 38) * (6 - 4) => 19 * 2 You are correct - but you typoed this - should be a "9", not "19" Good to see other WWII aircraft afficianados (sic??????)!
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It's 3AM here, and I have no idea why I'm still up. :) You now understand why I used calc.exe though...
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I'd like to take this opportunity to thank the History Channel (AKA "The WW2 Channel"), google.com, and calc.exe. In all seriousness though, fun game!
Kentamanos wrote: and calc.exe. :) Kentamanos wrote: In all seriousness though, fun game! I thought this one was going to be tough!
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It's 3AM here, and I have no idea why I'm still up. :) You now understand why I used calc.exe though...
Kentamanos wrote: It's 3AM here, and I have no idea why I'm still up. Go to sleep!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Kentamanos wrote: You now understand why I used calc.exe though calc.exe tells no lies! And if you are nearly brain-dead from being up too late then it is a perfect complement to your dormant brain cells :)
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