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Sep 05 26 by misdiaslocos
In any F1 race, what is the slowest corner? Is it Sainte-Devote in Monaco?
The slowest corner in any Formula 1 race is the Fairmont Hairpin (Turn 6) at the Circuit de Monaco, not Sainte-Dévote. While Sainte-Dévote (Turn 1) is a tight, 90-degree right-hander famous for opening-lap bottlenecks, it is navigated at a much faster speed of roughly 90 to 110 km/h (55 to 68 mph). The Fairmont Hairpin-historically referred to as the Loews Hairpin or Grand Hotel Hairpin-forces drivers to slow to a crawl of just 45 to 50 km/h (27 to 31 mph). The 180-degree turn is so severe that F1 teams are forced to install specially modified steering racks with a wider steering lock just to physically make it around the bend. (javelpaul143)
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Sep 16 26 by chabenao1
In any F1 race, what is the slowest corner? Is it Sainte-Devote in Monaco?
A little bit o' history...
[/quote]Originally called the Station Hairpin, as it was the site of the old train station, it was then renamed the Loews Hairpin after the hotel built on the site. It got more confusing as the hotel changed hands, and the corner became the Grand, Sun Casino and then Fairmont Hairpin in succession. It's one of the few that keeps changing names, despite it also being one of the most recognisable turns on the circuit. It's incredibly tight and F1 pilots have been known to try all kind of fancy tricks to get around it faster. The typical speed in modern F1 cars for the turn is 65kmph and the odd driver does try to overtake here, though it usually ends badly.[/quote]
https://monacolife.net/how-monacos-most-famous-grand-prix-corners-got-their-names/ (elburcher)
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Sep 16 26 by chabenao1
In any F1 race, what is the slowest corner? Is it Sainte-Devote in Monaco?
According to this article, right race, wrong corner. In this case the slowest is The Loews Hairpin with an average speed of just 27 mph (45 kph). Monaco has several of the slowest corners on the whole calendar - maybe that's why it's so difficult to pass there - that and the street track aspect.
https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/fastest-slowest-turns-f1-calendar/10572266/
(maripp2002)
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Sep 16 26 by chabenao1
Which sporting event and sponsor can boast the World's oldest sporting sponsorship deal?
Slazenger has been the sponsor of tennis balls at Wimbledon since 1902: [quote] The title of the world's longest-running sporting sponsorship in history belongs to that between Slazenger and the Wimbledon tournament, now in its 120th year. Slazenger tennis balls were initially used at the Wimbledon competition in 1902, at the request of players, and the brand has been Wimbledon's official ball supplier ever since.[/quote] https://elevent.co/blog/the-top-ten-most-enduring-sponsorships-of-all-time/
[quote]Wimbledon's first formal sponsorship came in 1902 when Slazenger was appointed as the official supplier of tennis balls. The deal was likely influenced by Archdale Palmer, then Secretary of the All England Club, who later became Managing Director at Slazenger. The partnership continues today and is considered the longest-running in sports history. [/quote] https://insidersport.com/2025/06/30/how-wimbledons-sponsorship-model-evolved-without-losing-its-soul/
(gtho4)
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Sep 15 26 by i-a-n
Which sporting team, and which sponsor can boast the world's oldest (team) sponsorship deal?
The sponsorship of the Dutch football team PSV Eindhoven by Philips has been running since 1913: [quote]Philips and PSV Eindhoven continue in world's longest sports sponsorship deal
By Dominic Punt | 4 September 2023
Technology brand Philips and its workers founded the club PSV Eindhoven back in 1913 as a pastime. Today, 24 Eredivisie titles and KNVB Cups later, Philips have been confirmed as having the record for longest time to sponsor a sports team. PSV, which stands for Philips Sport Vereniging (Philips Sport Association), announced the record with the presence of Guinness World Records Adjudicator Joanne Brent at their annual gala.[/quote] https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/commercial/2023/8/philips-and-psv-eindhoven-continue-in-worlds-longest-sports-sponsorship-deal-757819
[quote]Philips has signed a new agreement to extend its current 107-year partnership with the Eindhoven football club PSV
Nov 11, 2020
Royal Philips has extended its current sponsorship contract with Eindhoven football club PSV with 10 years until 2031. Ever since the Philips Sport Vereeniging was founded in 1913, PSV and Philips have been inextricably linked, resulting in the world's longest running partnership. "Especially in these challenging times, we believe it is important to demonstrate our continued commitment to PSV and the Eindhoven region," explained Frans van Houten, CEO of Royal Philips. "Philips has deep roots in Eindhoven, and we are closely tied to PSV and Brainport Eindhoven. This technology region is unique in the world, because of the close collaboration between companies, (local) governments and educational institutions to lead the way in technology." The main elements of the extended agreement are the naming of the Philips Stadium, as well as the innovation partnership. In addition to this sponsorship contract, Philips is the first partner within the partnership between the Brainport region and PSV to extend their agreement with 5 years until 2026. [/quote] https://www.philips.com/a-w/about/news/archive/standard/news/articles/2020/20201111-philips-has-signed-a-new-agreement-to-extend-its-current-107-year-partnership-with-the-eindhoven-football-club-psv-with-another-10-years.html
(gtho4)
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Sep 15 26 by i-a-n
What is the difference between pulque, mezcal y tequila? If interested there's a song in French by H.F. Thiefaine called "pulque, mezcal y tequila"?
Pulque, mezcal, and tequila are all Mexican drinks made by the agave plant.
Pulque is the only one of the three that is not distilled, it is only fermented, and has an alcohol content similar to beer.
Mezcal is a distilled spirit made by harvesting the heart of the agave plant (the pina) and roasting it in underground pit ovens. It can be made from dozens of different varieties of agave.
Tequila is a specific type of mezcal made exclusively from the Blue Agave variety, and is often aged in wood barrels.
Nice article about the three: https://www.mexperience.com/the-difference-between-tequila-mezcal-and-pulque/ (Rizeeve)
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Sep 14 26 by chabenao1
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Sep 06 26 by chabenao1
What is the difference between maguey and agave?
Maguey, particularly Agave americana, is a term often used in Mexico to describe certain species of the Agave genus, known for their use in producing traditional beverages like pulque and for their fibers. In contrast, the Agave genus encompasses a wide variety of species, including those used for ornamental purposes, as well as the blue agave used in tequila production.
https://differencebtw.com/maguey-vs-agave/ (pehinhota)
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Sep 14 26 by chabenao1
Which German conquistador is buried in Maracaibo/Venezuela?
In September 1529, Ehinger founded the settlement of Neu-Nürnberg (New Nuremberg), which is today the city of Maracaibo. Driven by the search for El Dorado, his brutal expeditions were funded by the wealthy Welser banking family, who had received the territory from King Charles V to settle royal debts.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ambrosius_Ehinger
(wellenbrecher)
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Sep 08 26 by pehinhota
What is the name of the first child born in the new millenium?
Because time zones roll over progressively around the world, there is no single, universally agreed-upon individual recognized as the absolute first child born in the new millennium. The title depends entirely on geography and how the millennium is calculated. Because the South Pacific nation of Tonga sits just west of the International Date Line, it was one of the very first countries to enter the year 2000. A baby girl born there just moments after midnight was officially celebrated as the first baby of the year 2000 and was fittingly named Millennium. Technically, the 3rd millennium and the 21st century did not officially begin until January 1, 2001 (since the Gregorian calendar started with the year 1, not the year 0). A baby girl named Khadija, born at exactly midnight on January 1, 2001, at the Millennium Hospital in London, was widely recognized in the UK and international news as the first official baby of the literal new millennium. (javelpaul143)
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Nov 29 04 by Flynn_17
Born on September 23, 1963, who was the first child of an astronaut?
She holds a unique place in space exploration history as the first child born to a human who had already traveled into space (Gherman Titov became the second human in orbit during the Vostok 2 mission in August 1961). While the first person to orbit Earth, Yuri Gagarin, had his children prior to his historic 1961 flight, Tatiana's birth marked the very first time a space traveler fathered a child after returning from a mission. (javelpaul143)
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Sep 11 26 by pehinhota
Born on September 23, 1963, who was the first child of an astronaut?
OK. So, this can either be a loose answer, or a strict one. If astronaut just means someone who went to space then it is Tatiana Titova, the daughter of Soviet cosmonaut Gherman Titov.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gherman_Titov
https://x.com/NASAhistory/status/911575885714788352
But if astronaut means someone who went by that name then it is Catherine "Katie" McDivitt born to James A. McDivitt, June 16th, 1966.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_McDivitt
https://www.facebook.com/groups/261265912631524/posts/1338645101560261/
(misdiaslocos)
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Sep 11 26 by pehinhota
Born on September 23, 1963, who was the first child of an astronaut?
I believe that the person you're referring to is Soviet-born Tatyana Titova, the daughter of Gherman Titov. Her father was the second human being to orbit the Earth. He did it aboard Vostok 2 in August of 1961. He still holds the record for the youngest person to reach Earth orbit, doing so at the age of 25.
For the record, Blue Origin and Virgin Galactic (commercial space carriers) have only achieved sub-orbital space.
https://x.com/NASAhistory/status/911575885714788352
(LeoDaVinci)
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Sep 11 26 by pehinhota
What was the Bee Gees' first name, with a French reference?
Perhaps this question is being quite direct and actually asking about "the Bee Gees' first name"?
Maurice: The given name of Maurice Gibb comes via Old French (Maurice) and Latin (Mauritius), meaning "dark-skinned" or "Moorish.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maurice_(name)
Robin: Robin Gibb's first name originated as a medieval French pet form or diminutive of the name Robert from Germanic elements meaning "bright fame"
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robin_(name)
Is it just that simple?
J (misdiaslocos)
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Sep 06 26 by chabenao1
What was the Bee Gees' first name, with a French reference?
The "French" reference may be the "Brothers Gibb" first performance as "The Rattlesnakes" in 1956 at the Gaumont Theater.
[quote]This hobby would lead to the brothers' very first public performance in 1956 at The Gaumont, a nearby movie theater where children were allowed to pantomime songs on stage before Saturday matinees. The brothers practiced with two neighborhood friends, Paul Frost and Kenny Oricks, calling themselves The Rattlesnakes. Yet just before their big debut, the sound tech dropped and shattered Leslie's record.[/quote]
https://www.beegees.com/beginning-bee-gees/#/
(elburcher)
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Sep 06 26 by chabenao1
Which German conquistador is buried in Maracaibo/Venezuela?
Ambrosius Ehinger aka Ambrosio Alfinger. Born in 1500 in Ulm, Ambrosius was appointed governor and captain general of the new province of Venezuela, where he arrived in March 1529. He settled in Santa Ana de Coro, the only European settlement along 2,000 km of the Venezuelan coast. In 1530, he became the first conquistador to reach the territories that now make up the departments of Cesar and Norte de Santander in Colombia. He died in Chinacota in 1533 after his throat was pierced by an arrow fired by a Chitarero Indian. He was originally buried there, but his remains were later exhumed and moved to Maracaibo, Venezuela, where they were reburied in the El Cuadrado Cemetery (mazza47)
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Sep 08 26 by pehinhota
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Sep 06 26 by chabenao1
What was the Bee Gees' first name, with a French reference?
The first name of the Bee Gees was The Rattlesnakes
https://www.beegees.com/bee-gees-way-redcliffe-australia/#/
"While still living in Manchester in 1955, the "Gibb" brothers formed their first band, 'The Rattlesnakes' - it was with The Rattlesnakes that first they learned to sing in harmony. In May of 1958, The Rattlesnakes disbanded and shortly after, the Gibb family moved to Redcliffe in Queensland, Australia."
The only thing is I cannot see a French reference in the name "The Rattlesnakes", and rattlesnakes belong to the family Viperidae (the vipers) and the subfamily Crotalinae (the pit vipers).
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rattlesnake (Philip_Eno)
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What is the best prospect for an as yet undiscovered megafauna? And while I love me some Bigfoot, have a soft spot for a Skunk Ape, and want to ride an Ogopogo, I really am looking for a scientific answer, not articles from the Fortean Times.
From a strict zoological and statistical standpoint, if you are looking for a completely undiscovered megafauna (defined scientifically as an animal weighing over 100 pounds/45 kg), the short answer from the scientific community is: look to the deep ocean, specifically for cryptic marine mammals like beaked whales, or deep-sea sharks and cephalopods. Terrestrial megafauna like Bigfoot, the Skunk Ape, or a giant lake monster like Ogopogo are virtually impossible under modern ecological and observational models. However, science does project that large animals are still waiting to be formally described. Here is how modern biology ranks the best prospects for undiscovered megafauna. (javelpaul143)
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Tottenham Hotspur is a longstanding club in English soccer, but what is a hotspur?
Tottenham Hotspur was named after Sir Henry Percy (1364-1403), better known as Harry Hotspur. The Percy family owned land in the Tottenham area, and the club's cockerel emblem also refers to Hotspur's association with fighting cocks fitted with spurs.
[quote]The club was based in the Northumberland Park area of Tottenham, named for the Dukes of Northumberland, and hence took its name from Harry Hotspur, a famous member of the Northumberland family.[/quote]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tottenham_Hotspur_F.C.#History
Further reading:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Tottenham_Hotspur_F.C.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Percy_(Hotspur) (wellenbrecher)
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Sep 03 26 by ozzz2002
What was the closest "not quite an innings victory" in the history of test cricket? As there are two possible metrics (smallest number of runs chased and smallest number of balls/overs in the fourth innings), please provide both if different.
The smallest possible run chase target is one run, which can occur when:
- the team batting first scores the exact same across their two innings as the team batting second does in their first innings, leaving the latter with a target of just one to take the lead
- the team batting first scores over 200 runs more than the team batting second does in the first innings, the former enforces the follow-on, and the latter then equals the former's first innings total across their two innings.
A target of one can be reached in just one ball. Turns out it has happened four times in Test history: (winning team listed first)
Aus vs SA, Cape Town, 1921
Eng vs Aus, SCG, 1932
WI vs Eng, Manchester, 1963
WI vs Ind, Bridgetown, 1983
In the first three matches, the batter scored exactly the one run required - no extra running, fours or sixes. This left them all on a strike rate of 100. The last match between West Indies and India ended with a no ball, and no runs to the batters. I wonder if it was bowled intentionally?
https://www.cricinfo.com/series/australia-tour-of-south-africa-1921-22-61377/south-africa-vs-australia-3rd-test-62533/full-scorecard
https://www.cricinfo.com/series/england-marylebone-cricket-club-tour-of-australia-1932-33-61718/australia-vs-england-1st-test-62606/full-scorecard
https://www.cricinfo.com/series/west-indies-tour-of-england-1963-61874/england-vs-west-indies-1st-test-62929/full-scorecard
https://www.cricinfo.com/series/india-tour-of-west-indies-1982-83-62309/west-indies-vs-india-4th-test-63338/full-scorecard (patrickk)
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In which of the European countries occupied by Nazi Germany during World War II stands the only statue of a German soldier who saved the lives of two local children?
https://www.amusingplanet.com/2025/12/the-heroic-deed-that-earned-karl-heinz.html
In the Dutch village of Goirle on 6 October 1944, a German soldier carried two small children to the safety of a cellar whilst under mortar attack. After he got the two children to safety, Karl-Heinz Rosch was killed in the same spot where the two children were playing
These details were not in the public domain until townsfolk in the small town wanted to erect a monument to honour the seventeen-year-old soldier's bravery and humanity in 2008. Attempts to fund a statue through official channels were refused. The townsfolk paid for the statue themselves. It stands on private property. The statue is controversial as it depicts a Wehrmacht soldier in uniform. (1nn1)
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