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07-08-2002, 10:35 AM
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zugzwang (zoogz-vong)
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07-20-2002, 09:40 PM
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One
A bad move in a chess game.
Two
A Chinese game of chance.
Three
A cycle of epic poems describing the ascent of various Germanic heroes to the status of gods.
Four
A dark wheat ale brewed in Austria.
Five
A metal fitting in the coupling between railroad cars.
Six
A streak of good luck.
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07-20-2002, 09:53 PM
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I think it's one of the gaming terms.
I'll go with #1.
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07-20-2002, 10:07 PM
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Well, I'm going to say #5, because a boom VANG fastens the boom, in a manner of speaking (on a boat). So, by analogy....
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07-20-2002, 10:24 PM
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I'm going with #3 and giving it ten points for style if I'm wrong!
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07-21-2002, 12:29 AM
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Eeny, meeny, miney, four.
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07-21-2002, 12:55 AM
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5. |
07-21-2002, 08:45 AM
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I think it's probably 5, but I really have no idea so I'll go with 6 so I can get bonus points if I'm right! |
07-21-2002, 11:11 AM
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#3
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07-21-2002, 04:41 PM
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I'll take 5, I think.
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07-23-2002, 08:20 AM
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Yes, for everyone who wrote me, it seems I really did vote twice.
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07-23-2002, 08:22 AM
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Thanks. It's always good to start your day off with a nice chuckle. 
Sara
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07-23-2002, 09:48 AM
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Well, Cindy, at least you are consistent! 
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07-23-2002, 11:49 AM
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07-25-2002, 04:00 PM
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The correct definition is:
One
Submitted by: BALDERDASH
A bad move in a chess game.
Votes received: One
quasar *
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07-25-2002, 04:07 PM
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Thanks for the point, Sara! Glad that I could return the favor! |
07-25-2002, 04:07 PM
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One
Submitted by: BALDERDASH A bad move in a chess game.
Votes received: One quasar * Two
Submitted by: quasar A Chinese game of chance.
Votes received: Zero Three
Submitted by: hadassahchana A cycle of epic poems describing the ascent of various Germanic heroes to the status of gods. #
Votes received: Two
wivabef
MrsNormanMaine Four
Submitted by: theworm A dark wheat ale brewed in Austria.
Votes received: One
taurusmoon Five
Submitted by: MrsNormanMaine A metal fitting in the coupling between railroad cars. %
Votes received: Two Sorry, Cindy only counts once 
sylvanb
hadassahchana
hadassahchana II Six
Submitted by: taurusmoon A streak of good luck.
Votes received: One
theworm * First player to select the correct definition % First definition that was so good people had to vote for it twice  # 10 Bonus points for style per wivabef
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07-25-2002, 04:11 PM
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by name
02 hadassahchana ~
02 MrsNormanMaine ~
02 quasar ~ *
00 sylvanb
01 taurusmoon
01 theworm
00 wivabef
by score
02 hadassahchana ~
02 MrsNormanMaine ~
02 quasar ~ *
01 taurusmoon
01 theworm
00 sylvanb
00 wivabef
~ highest score - a three way tie!
* BONUS POINT: First player to select the correct definition
01 quasar
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07-25-2002, 04:15 PM
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Quote: Originally posted by theworm
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You're welcome.
Sara
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07-26-2002, 02:03 PM
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Sorry, MNM. I tried.
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