General Knowledge Quiz

[OhNoAPacer]

Open Floor

 

[Mcr Warrior]

....is the right answer. Fell as far as the national league, now in league 2.

Luton Town were also relegated that season (1991-92) and then eventually fell as far as the National League, for the five seasons from 2009-10 to 2013-14, but they at least have briefly returned to the Premier League in 2023-24, albeit just for that one term.

 

[MotCO]

Open Floor

Where on the internet would you see the name Tracy Bennett on a daily basis?

 

[Gloster]

Where on the internet would you see the name Tracy Bennett on a daily basis?

As the editor or moderator of the New York Times’ daily Wordle puzzle?

 

[MotCO]

As the editor or moderator of the New York Times’ daily Wordle puzzle?

She (I assume it's a she) is indeed. Please provide the next conundrum.

 

[Gloster]

Who or what is the Kentish Knock?

 

[Mcr Warrior]

Who or what is the Kentish Knock?

Type of beer?

 

[DaleCooper]

Who or what is the Kentish Knock?

It's something you buy from a Canterbury knocking shop.

 

[Strat-tastic]

A kind of crocus.

 

[Gloster]

Type of beer?

It's something you buy from a Canterbury knocking shop.

A kind of crocus.

None of these.

 

[Calthrop]

I've heard the expression; but have no idea what it means (very helpful ).

 

[xotGD]

A horse?

 

[Loppylugs]

Who or what is the Kentish Knock?

Is he a rapper from Knockholt ?

 

[D6130]

Is it by any chance a temporary bowel disorder caused by drinking too much Shepherd Neame beer?

 

[MotCO]

Is it anything like Kentish Rag?

 

[Gloster]

A horse?

Is he a rapper from Knockholt ?

Is it by any chance a temporary bowel disorder caused by drinking too much Shepherd Neame beer?

Is it anything like Kentish Rag?

None of these. It is not actually in Kent and you would be best not to knock against it.

 

[Donny Dave]

Is it a contest similar to the Haxey Hood, where teams from various establishments have to try and get something back in order to win bragging rights for a year?

 

[DaleCooper]

A rock in the sea.

 

[Gloster]

A rock in the sea.

You are so close I will give it to you. It is a lengthy sandbank that starts off North Foreland and stretches North-North-East halfway across the mouth of the Thames Estuary.

To you to map out a new question.

 

[Mcr Warrior]

Not a beer, then?

(Pic of logo for Shivering Sands Brewery - "Kentish Knock" bitter.)

 

[DaleCooper]

You are so close I will give it to you. It is a lengthy sandbank that starts off North Foreland and stretches North-North-East halfway across the mouth of the Thames Estuary.

To you to map out a new question.

Thank you.

Next question:

What are Yehudi lights?

 

[Gloster]

Lights to help violinists practice?

 

[DaleCooper]

Lights to help violinists practice?

Good thinking but very far from the truth.

 

[GRALISTAIR]

Is it something to do with camouflage?

 

[DaleCooper]

Is it something to do with camouflage?

It is something to do with camouflage but what?

 

[GRALISTAIR]

It is something to do with camouflage but what?

Is it like chemiluminesence where marine (or other) creatures use a chemical to change light to match surroundings so they are less likely to be caught by a predator fish?

 

[DaleCooper]

Is it like chemiluminesence where marine (or other) creatures use a chemical to change light to match surroundings so they are less likely to be caught by a predator fish?

You're getting very close but need to be more specific about the precise method and application.

 

[GRALISTAIR]

Paint for a submarine- early stealth technology?

 

[DaleCooper]

Paint for a submarine- early stealth technology?

Stealth yes, paint no, submarine no. They are literally lights but not for illumination in the usual sense.
So where would they be used and to what effect?

 

[GRALISTAIR]

Stealth yes, paint no, submarine no. They are literally lights but not for illumination in the usual sense.
So where would they be used and to what effect?

Aircraft?

Lights and stealth don't go together surely?

To look like an ordinary passenger plane and not a bomber or fighter?