• QFTCINO25 Game 6, Rounds 7-8: fictional schools, natural optics

    From msb@msb@vex.net (Mark Brader) to rec.games.trivia on Sat Dec 6 16:07:32 2025
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    * Game 6, Round 7 - Entertainment - Fictional Schools

    We will provide the name of a fictional school used in film or
    television. As an additional clue, we will include the year the
    movie was released or when the television show began. Give the
    name of the movie or television show

    1. Faber College, 1978, movie.
    2. Welton Academy, 1989, movie.
    3. Bayside High School, 1989, TV.
    4. Capeside High School, 1998, TV.
    5. Rydell High School, 1978, movie.
    6. Sunnydale High School, 1997, TV.
    7. Springfield Elementary, 1989, TV.
    8. Grand Lakes University, 1986, movie.
    9. James Buchanan High School, 1975, TV.
    10. Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters, 2000, movie.


    * Game 6, Round 8 - Science - Natural Optical Phenomena

    1. There are separate Latin phrases referring to the Northern and
    Southern Lights, but what Latin *phrase* can be used to include
    both of them?

    2. This phenomenon appears as colored spots of light that
    develop due to the refraction of light through ice crystals.
    They are located approximately 22# either to the left, right,
    or on both sides, from the Sun, depending on where the ice
    crystals are present. What is this phenomenon called?

    3. This annual phenomenon, which occurs between mid-July and late
    August, is caused by the Earth passing through the debris left
    by the comet Swift-Tuttle. What is this phenomenon called?

    4. Rainbows are usually only visible to a human observer when the
    Sun is only part way up in the sky above the horizon. It must
    be within what angle of the horizon for rainbows to appear?

    5. This phenomenon occurs when sunlight interacts with tiny
    water droplets or ice crystals in the atmosphere. It manifests
    as a series of concentric rings of colored light surrounding the
    shadow of an observer, which is often seen on clouds or mist.
    What is this phenomenon called?

    6. This phenomenon occurs when the Moon passes directly between
    the Earth and the Sun, temporarily blocking the Sun's light.
    What is this phenomenon called?

    7. This phenomenon appears as a ring of light that forms around
    the Sun or Moon as the sunlight or moonlight refracts off
    ice crystals present in a thin veil of cirrus clouds. It is
    usually seen as a bright, white ring, although sometimes it
    can have color. What is this phenomenon called?

    8. This phenomenon occurs as colored rings around the Moon or
    Sun, though it is difficult to see around the Sun. It is caused
    by diffraction of light through uniformly sized water droplets,
    which causes white light to separate into color. If the water
    droplets vary in size, this can cause irregular-shaped rings
    and more diffuse colors. What is this phenomenon called?

    9. This phenomenon can be observed during thunderstorms, typically
    on a pointed object, and is characterized by a continuous blue
    or violet glow. It is caused by a discharge of electrical
    energy into the air. What is this phenomenon called?

    10. This phenomenon appears as a shaft of light extending vertically
    above the Sun, most often at sunrise or sundown. It develops
    as a result of ice crystals slowly falling through the air,
    reflecting the Sun's rays off of it. It typically appears when
    the Sun is low on the horizon, and cirrus clouds are present.
    What is this phenomenon called?
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  • From tool@tool@panix.com (Dan Blum) to rec.games.trivia on Sat Dec 6 16:42:30 2025
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    Mark Brader <msb@vex.net> wrote:

    * Game 6, Round 7 - Entertainment - Fictional Schools

    1. Faber College, 1978, movie.

    Animal House

    2. Welton Academy, 1989, movie.

    Dead Poets Society

    3. Bayside High School, 1989, TV.

    Beverly Hills 90210

    5. Rydell High School, 1978, movie.

    Grease

    6. Sunnydale High School, 1997, TV.

    Buffy the Vampire Slayer

    7. Springfield Elementary, 1989, TV.

    The Simpsons

    9. James Buchanan High School, 1975, TV.

    Welcome Back Kotter

    10. Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters, 2000, movie.

    X-Men

    * Game 6, Round 8 - Science - Natural Optical Phenomena

    2. This phenomenon appears as colored spots of light that
    develop due to the refraction of light through ice crystals.
    They are located approximately 22? either to the left, right,
    or on both sides, from the Sun, depending on where the ice
    crystals are present. What is this phenomenon called?

    sundog

    5. This phenomenon occurs when sunlight interacts with tiny
    water droplets or ice crystals in the atmosphere. It manifests
    as a series of concentric rings of colored light surrounding the
    shadow of an observer, which is often seen on clouds or mist.
    What is this phenomenon called?

    gegenschein

    6. This phenomenon occurs when the Moon passes directly between
    the Earth and the Sun, temporarily blocking the Sun's light.
    What is this phenomenon called?

    solar eclipse

    9. This phenomenon can be observed during thunderstorms, typically
    on a pointed object, and is characterized by a continuous blue
    or violet glow. It is caused by a discharge of electrical
    energy into the air. What is this phenomenon called?

    St. Elmo's Fire
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  • From Erland Sommarskog@esquel@sommarskog.se to rec.games.trivia on Sat Dec 6 18:20:18 2025
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    Mark Brader (msb@vex.net) writes:
    * Game 6, Round 7 - Entertainment - Fictional Schools
    7. Springfield Elementary, 1989, TV.

    Simpsons

    * Game 6, Round 8 - Science - Natural Optical Phenomena

    1. There are separate Latin phrases referring to the Northern and
    Southern Lights, but what Latin *phrase* can be used to include
    both of them?

    Aura borealis

    2. This phenomenon appears as colored spots of light that
    develop due to the refraction of light through ice crystals.
    They are located approximately 22# either to the left, right,
    or on both sides, from the Sun, depending on where the ice
    crystals are present. What is this phenomenon called?

    Halo

    4. Rainbows are usually only visible to a human observer when the
    Sun is only part way up in the sky above the horizon. It must
    be within what angle of the horizon for rainbows to appear?

    30#

    6. This phenomenon occurs when the Moon passes directly between
    the Earth and the Sun, temporarily blocking the Sun's light.
    What is this phenomenon called?

    Eclipse

    7. This phenomenon appears as a ring of light that forms around
    the Sun or Moon as the sunlight or moonlight refracts off
    ice crystals present in a thin veil of cirrus clouds. It is
    usually seen as a bright, white ring, although sometimes it
    can have color. What is this phenomenon called?

    Halo

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  • From Joshua Kreitzer@gromit82@hotmail.com to rec.games.trivia on Sun Dec 7 11:12:07 2025
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    On 12/6/2025 10:07 AM, Mark Brader wrote:

    * Game 6, Round 7 - Entertainment - Fictional Schools

    We will provide the name of a fictional school used in film or
    television. As an additional clue, we will include the year the
    movie was released or when the television show began. Give the
    name of the movie or television show

    1. Faber College, 1978, movie.

    "National Lampoon's Animal House"

    2. Welton Academy, 1989, movie.

    "Dead Poets Society"

    3. Bayside High School, 1989, TV.

    "Saved by the Bell"

    5. Rydell High School, 1978, movie.

    "Grease"

    6. Sunnydale High School, 1997, TV.

    "Buffy the Vampire Slayer"

    7. Springfield Elementary, 1989, TV.

    "The Simpsons"

    8. Grand Lakes University, 1986, movie.

    "Back to School"

    9. James Buchanan High School, 1975, TV.

    "Welcome Back, Kotter"

    10. Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters, 2000, movie.

    "X-Men"

    * Game 6, Round 8 - Science - Natural Optical Phenomena

    1. There are separate Latin phrases referring to the Northern and
    Southern Lights, but what Latin *phrase* can be used to include
    both of them?

    aurorae

    6. This phenomenon occurs when the Moon passes directly between
    the Earth and the Sun, temporarily blocking the Sun's light.
    What is this phenomenon called?

    solar eclipse

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    Joshua Kreitzer
    gromit82@hotmail.com

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  • From Dan Tilque@dtilque@frontier.com to rec.games.trivia on Mon Dec 8 02:29:00 2025
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    On 12/6/25 08:07, Mark Brader wrote:


    * Game 6, Round 7 - Entertainment - Fictional Schools

    We will provide the name of a fictional school used in film or
    television. As an additional clue, we will include the year the
    movie was released or when the television show began. Give the
    name of the movie or television show

    1. Faber College, 1978, movie.

    Animal House

    2. Welton Academy, 1989, movie.
    3. Bayside High School, 1989, TV.
    4. Capeside High School, 1998, TV.
    5. Rydell High School, 1978, movie.
    6. Sunnydale High School, 1997, TV.

    Buffy the Vampire Slayer

    7. Springfield Elementary, 1989, TV.

    The Simpsons

    8. Grand Lakes University, 1986, movie.
    9. James Buchanan High School, 1975, TV.

    Welcome Back, Kotter

    10. Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters, 2000, movie.

    X-Men



    * Game 6, Round 8 - Science - Natural Optical Phenomena

    1. There are separate Latin phrases referring to the Northern and
    Southern Lights, but what Latin *phrase* can be used to include
    both of them?

    2. This phenomenon appears as colored spots of light that
    develop due to the refraction of light through ice crystals.
    They are located approximately 22-# either to the left, right,
    or on both sides, from the Sun, depending on where the ice
    crystals are present. What is this phenomenon called?

    sun dog


    3. This annual phenomenon, which occurs between mid-July and late
    August, is caused by the Earth passing through the debris left
    by the comet Swift-Tuttle. What is this phenomenon called?

    Perseid Meteor Shower


    4. Rainbows are usually only visible to a human observer when the
    Sun is only part way up in the sky above the horizon. It must
    be within what angle of the horizon for rainbows to appear?

    42 degrees


    5. This phenomenon occurs when sunlight interacts with tiny
    water droplets or ice crystals in the atmosphere. It manifests
    as a series of concentric rings of colored light surrounding the
    shadow of an observer, which is often seen on clouds or mist.
    What is this phenomenon called?

    glory


    6. This phenomenon occurs when the Moon passes directly between
    the Earth and the Sun, temporarily blocking the Sun's light.
    What is this phenomenon called?

    solar eclipse


    7. This phenomenon appears as a ring of light that forms around
    the Sun or Moon as the sunlight or moonlight refracts off
    ice crystals present in a thin veil of cirrus clouds. It is
    usually seen as a bright, white ring, although sometimes it
    can have color. What is this phenomenon called?

    halo


    8. This phenomenon occurs as colored rings around the Moon or
    Sun, though it is difficult to see around the Sun. It is caused
    by diffraction of light through uniformly sized water droplets,
    which causes white light to separate into color. If the water
    droplets vary in size, this can cause irregular-shaped rings
    and more diffuse colors. What is this phenomenon called?

    9. This phenomenon can be observed during thunderstorms, typically
    on a pointed object, and is characterized by a continuous blue
    or violet glow. It is caused by a discharge of electrical
    energy into the air. What is this phenomenon called?

    St Elmo's fire


    10. This phenomenon appears as a shaft of light extending vertically
    above the Sun, most often at sunrise or sundown. It develops
    as a result of ice crystals slowly falling through the air,
    reflecting the Sun's rays off of it. It typically appears when
    the Sun is low on the horizon, and cirrus clouds are present.
    What is this phenomenon called?

    sun spike
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    Dan Tilque
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  • From msb@msb@vex.net (Mark Brader) to rec.games.trivia on Wed Dec 10 07:14:54 2025
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    Mark Brader:
    These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2025-02-24,
    and should be interpreted accordingly... For further information
    please see my 2024-08-30 companion posting on "Questions from the
    Canadian Inquisition (QFTCI*)".


    * Game 6, Round 7 - Entertainment - Fictional Schools

    We will provide the name of a fictional school used in film or
    television. As an additional clue, we will include the year the
    movie was released or when the television show began. Give the
    name of the movie or television show

    In the original game the current-events round was the easiest one,
    and this one was the next-easiest.

    1. Faber College, 1978, movie.

    "(National Lampoon's) Animal House". 4 for Dan Blum, Joshua,
    and Dan Tilque.

    2. Welton Academy, 1989, movie.

    "Dead Poets Society". 4 for Dan Blum and Joshua.

    3. Bayside High School, 1989, TV.

    "Saved by the Bell". 4 for Joshua.

    4. Capeside High School, 1998, TV.

    "Dawson's Creek".

    5. Rydell High School, 1978, movie.

    "Grease". 4 for Dan Blum and Joshua.

    6. Sunnydale High School, 1997, TV.

    "Buffy the Vampire Slayer". 4 for Dan Blum, Joshua, and Dan Tilque.

    7. Springfield Elementary, 1989, TV.

    "The Simpsons". 4 for everyone -- Dan Blum, Erland, Joshua,
    and Dan Tilque.

    8. Grand Lakes University, 1986, movie.

    "Back to School". 4 for Joshua.

    9. James Buchanan High School, 1975, TV.

    "Welcome Back Kotter". 4 for Dan Blum, Joshua, and Dan Tilque.

    10. Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters, 2000, movie.

    "X-Men". 4 for Dan Blum, Joshua, and Dan Tilque.


    * Game 6, Round 8 - Science - Natural Optical Phenomena


    And this was the hardest round in the original game.

    1. There are separate Latin phrases referring to the Northern and
    Southern Lights, but what Latin *phrase* can be used to include
    both of them?

    Aurora polaris.

    2. This phenomenon appears as colored spots of light that
    develop due to the refraction of light through ice crystals.
    They are located approximately 22# either to the left, right,
    or on both sides, from the Sun, depending on where the ice
    crystals are present. What is this phenomenon called?

    Sundogs or parhelia. 4 for Dan Blum and Dan Tilque.

    3. This annual phenomenon, which occurs between mid-July and late
    August, is caused by the Earth passing through the debris left
    by the comet Swift-Tuttle. What is this phenomenon called?

    Perseids meteor shower. 4 for Dan Tilque.

    4. Rainbows are usually only visible to a human observer when the
    Sun is only part way up in the sky above the horizon. It must
    be within what angle of the horizon for rainbows to appear?

    Accepting 40#-42#. 4 for Dan Tilque.

    5. This phenomenon occurs when sunlight interacts with tiny
    water droplets or ice crystals in the atmosphere. It manifests
    as a series of concentric rings of colored light surrounding the
    shadow of an observer, which is often seen on clouds or mist.
    What is this phenomenon called?

    Glory. 4 for Dan Tilque.

    6. This phenomenon occurs when the Moon passes directly between
    the Earth and the Sun, temporarily blocking the Sun's light.
    What is this phenomenon called?

    Solar eclipse. (Both words required.) 4 for Dan Blum, Joshua,
    and Dan Tilque.

    7. This phenomenon appears as a ring of light that forms around
    the Sun or Moon as the sunlight or moonlight refracts off
    ice crystals present in a thin veil of cirrus clouds. It is
    usually seen as a bright, white ring, although sometimes it
    can have color. What is this phenomenon called?

    Halo. 4 for Erland and Dan Tilque.

    8. This phenomenon occurs as colored rings around the Moon or
    Sun, though it is difficult to see around the Sun. It is caused
    by diffraction of light through uniformly sized water droplets,
    which causes white light to separate into color. If the water
    droplets vary in size, this can cause irregular-shaped rings
    and more diffuse colors. What is this phenomenon called?

    Corona.

    (Nothing to do with the "corona" that's part of the Sun.)

    9. This phenomenon can be observed during thunderstorms, typically
    on a pointed object, and is characterized by a continuous blue
    or violet glow. It is caused by a discharge of electrical
    energy into the air. What is this phenomenon called?

    St. Elmo's Fire. 4 for Dan Blum and Dan Tilque.

    10. This phenomenon appears as a shaft of light extending vertically
    above the Sun, most often at sunrise or sundown. It develops
    as a result of ice crystals slowly falling through the air,
    reflecting the Sun's rays off of it. It typically appears when
    the Sun is low on the horizon, and cirrus clouds are present.
    What is this phenomenon called?

    Sun pillar (also accepting sun spike). 4 for Dan Tilque.


    Scores, if there are no errors:

    GAME 6 ROUNDS-> 2 3 4 6 7 8 BEST
    TOPICS-> Geo Can Can Spo Ent Sci FOUR
    Dan Tilque 16 0 0 4 20 32 72
    Joshua Kreitzer 24 4 6 6 36 4 72
    Dan Blum 19 4 4 0 28 12 63
    Pete Gayde 16 0 5 16 -- -- 37
    Erland Sommarskog 8 0 0 3 4 4 19
    --
    Mark Brader "They have computers, and they may have
    Toronto other weapons of mass destruction."
    msb@vex.net -- Janet Reno, 1998

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