Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Week 4 Blog

1. What is the weight of the world's biggest pumpkin? How long did it take to grow?
1689 lbs. It took four years according to my initial research, but after further research, the biggest pumpkin is actually 1800 lbs. And it took


2. What is the best way (quickest, most reliable) to contact Lilly Allen?
They say that we are all connected by 7 degrees, and the movie "My Date with Drew" shows how an ordinary guy gets a date with drew Barrymore, this took a while though, so the answer to this question would have to be IMBD. COM

3. What is the length of a giraffe's tongue?
Well, its more like an average length, of 18 - 20 inches.

4. How would you define the word 'glycomics'? In your own words, what does it really mean ? What does the term 'seagull manager' refer to?

Novelty medicines produced through the study of Glycans - carbohydrate cells within the body.


The short of the definition as the Encarta World English Dictionary states, a seagull manager is one who is highly critical in the workforce, arriving and leaving with no compassion!



5. What was David Cronenberg's first feature film? Which of his films Had 'Blondie' in it?
At first glance, my Sources state that his first feature film was called "Fly", released on January 8, 1987. I got this information from Imdb. My Further Research states that his first feature film was actually called STEREO, 1969, which he wrote and directed.

6. When was the original 'Hacker's Manifesto' written?
1986

7. Why do phone numbers in Hollywood films start with '555'?

The number 5 on the keypad, corresponding to the letters JKL did not make any English words.

8. What is the cheapest form of travel from the Gold Coast to Sydney?
First place checked was Jet Star at $69, (carry on luggage only), $79 (check-in luggage)
Distance to Sydney (Road) 927km. Considering that fuel costs about $1.30/L and on avg ...litres are consumed per km.. it wouls cost....
9. What song was top of the Australian Pop Charts this week in 1965?


10. Which Brisbane band includes Stephen Stockwell on keyboards and vocals?

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