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[Snookie]

I'm just incredulous...

 

Glad I am not the only one....

 

And just know if I don't figure it out am going to feel stupid when I hear the answer........

Edited by Snookie, 19 August 2014 - 08:03 PM.

[Charles.C]

Dear All,

 

The hopefully heard-of scientist,  is, Ta-Da  –

 

John Travolta

gadfly petrel        =   Avogadro

salmon roe

 

Avogadro is particularly associated with a (his) “Number” =  6.0221417930 × 10²³

 

He is one of only 23 people whose names are used in Physical Constants (according to Wiki).

 

http://en.wikipedia....Amedeo_Avogadro

http://en.wikipedia....sical_constants

 

 

Rgds / Charles.C

[Setanta]

Gee, I think I am very glad I am anonymous.   

 

EDITED to add: I would have started with Avo Cigars if I wanted to start the name with Avo.

Edited by Setanta, 20 August 2014 - 12:28 PM.

[Snookie]

Gee, I think I am very glad I am anonymous.   

 

EDITED to add: I would have started with Avo Cigars if I wanted to start the name with Avo.

   Yep I would agree......

[Charles.C]

I deduce no-one has heard of Avogadro.

 

Now I'm incredulous.

 

Rgds / Charles.C

[fgjuadi]

I have heard of him, but I've never hear of the last two things - maybe they're stuff only British people say?  Or terms only biologist / wildlife people use?  I don't get outside a lot.

 

I would have used an avocado for the picture.

[Charles.C]

I have heard of him, but I've never hear of the last two things - maybe they're stuff only British people say?  Or terms only biologist / wildlife people use?  I don't get outside a lot.

 

I would have used an avocado for the picture.

 

Dear magenta_m,

 

Well, it's a relief that he is not totally unknown. TBH I assumed people would use GIS as a backup (or is that cheating? ).

 

Have to admit i have never (knowingly) met an avocado.

 

Just for info., these were some alternates to JT. i daresay the last one would have actually been preferred.

 

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Rgds / Charles.C

[Setanta]

No guacamole??  

OMG

[Charles.C]

No guacamole??  

OMG

 

Hi Setanta,

 

Google was required, again .

 

Mexican / American cuisine i gather. Definitely Alien.

 

Similarly for Salsa and i guess a zillion others.

 

Rgds / Charles.C

 

PS - I should probably add that i have led a very sheltered culinary existence.

[Snookie]

I deduce no-one has heard of Avogadro.

 

Now I'm incredulous.

 

Rgds / Charles.C

 

Many of us have heard of Avogadro....but the combination was difficult.  I thought the bird was not a gull, still it was difficult to discern that it was a petrel, and I had been able to really work on it still would have been inclined to work with petrel as opposed to gadfly.  The roe was easy but it didn't help based on other selections.  I was more inclined to think John Dalton, but how to get Dalton out of a bird and salmon roe. 

 

 

PS - I should probably add that i have led a very sheltered culinary existence.

 

You poor man.   There is nothing quite like a cold beer, salsa, guacamole, fresh tortilla chips and ceviche on a hot day.  Of course something on the Barbie and cold beer also good as well.  Then there is a good smoked brisket and cold beer......oooh sauerbraten and spatzle with a hearty red wine...... I don't think I have a met a cuisine without something to like. 

Edited by Snookie, 20 August 2014 - 06:24 PM.

[Mike Green]

I deduce no-one has heard of Avogadro.

 

Now I'm incredulous.

 

Rgds / Charles.C

 

.....Avagadro must be the Nigella Lawson of the science world!

 

I think to be fair it was Mr Travolta that threw most people off

 

-the game is very difficult when the required syllable is in the middle of a word

 

-having said that, (in not guessing that it was Avagadro)- I learned an awful lot about all of the various scientists that it wasn't..... & I'm claiming 3 hours CPD for all of the research 

 

Mike

[agasr]

Good posts, keep them coming !

[Mike Green]

Here's a one with a US flavour (just in case you guys feel a bit left out!)

 

 Another foodie -first pic not so easy unless you are into horticulture-but the other two should give it away!

 

-Say what you see

 

 

[Setanta]

OOOH I do know this one.  But since you just put it up, I'll wait to guess. 

[fgjuadi]

I need more pictures of shirtless men with mohawks to figure it out  

[Mike Green]

I need more pictures of shirtless men with mohawks to figure it out

 here you go- hope it helps!!!!-ha ha

[Mike Green]

OOOH I do know this one.  But since you just put it up, I'll wait to guess. 

 go for it- as the old saying goes....there's no prize for second place!

(come to think of it there's no prize for first place either )

 

Mike

[Setanta]

Only to prevent more pictures like that ^^

Wolfgang Puck. (Stanley is so cute, there!)

[Mike Green]

Only to prevent more pictures like that ^^

Wolfgang Puck. (Stanley is so cute, there!)

well done-

I think the 'new rule' is that you now have to come up with one!? (a puzzle-not a picture of a shirtless man with a mohawk--lol)

Mike

[Snookie]

Only to prevent more pictures like that ^^

 

Thank you!!!!

Edited by Snookie, 21 August 2014 - 04:12 PM.

[Setanta]

Second attempt: I can't upload pictures, so you'll need to click on the attachment. Fairly US-centric.

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[Mike Green]

Second attempt: I can't upload pictures, so you'll need to click on the attachment. Fairly US-centric.

 

Nice  one!-

(maybe there's a new quiz idea in there.......find the food celebrity from a picture of their grandparent!- excellent!

 

Mike

[Snookie]

The gentleman looks so familiar......just can't quite place him. 

[Setanta]

I'll post the answer, if Mike Green doesn't come forth, tomorrow. 

[Mike Green]

I am surprised that no-one has it yet!!!

 

I'm keeping quiet to avoid taking the next turn!!!!!! 

 

what about a tiny clue..... (If I am correct in who I think it is)..... this person was voted in the top 10 'Sexiest Moms Alive' 2010-what an accolade! (i'm sure she has won many more prestigious awards-but that was the one that stood out for me!)

 

Mike