It's Gizmo Quiz Time

08-13-05

[bunltd]

What is this [bunlimited.com] and what was it used for?

Have fun!

LisaB

[mack]

Is it some sort of dynamo?

Mack.

[bunltd]

Hi Mack! No, it's not a dynamo.

[mack]

lol what about the exact opposite then.. a motor?

Mack.

[bunltd]

Well, fine. ;)

Yes, it is a motor.

[mack]

hehe

Is it pretty old or might the gizmo be used today?

Mack.

[bunltd]

Yes, it is old. A more modern version is probably used today.

[iamlost]

Knott of Boston Patented 1908 Electrical Demonstration Motor

[patented-antiques.com ]

Third item on page.

<added>Use: used in physics classes to demonstrate and illustrate electrical fields and magnetism to aspiring young minds back when the ideas behind electricity and its properties were still a developing science.</added>

[bunltd]

I went off to find funny [ahajokes.com] pictures, and look what happens!

:o Iamlost has won! Hmm, is this becoming a trend...

This went too fast! You'll host the Gizmo next week?

LisaB

[iamlost]

Responsibility. I want to be a kid again. It is more fun to play the game than to plan/host/referee it.

Ah well. Calendar marked. See you all (well hopefully a few more "all" then the last couple of weeks!) next Saturday. None of those "we have a life" GQ no-shows ever invite me to their fun summer outings. Sigh.

Thanks LisaB for another cool Gizmo.
Thanks mack for getting me off "solenoid" and "armature".

[mack]

well done iamlost,

:)

Mack.

[httpwebwitch]

aw man, I wanted to play, but I got here way too late. I'll try to participate next time. nice going iamlost

[trillianjedi]

Congrats iamlost.

Is anyone still keeping score btw, or have we given up and let Lisa just keep the cup?

[iamlost]

we given up and let Lisa just keep the cup?

She not only owns the cup but the rest of the silverware and dinner service as well ;-)

Me thinks she runs an image match program against the G datacentre in her garage.

<tinfoil-hat-time>Black helicopters and mysterious lights are frequently seen in her vicinity.</tf-h-t>

[bunltd]

LOL, no, TJ please don't give up.

iamlost: I only have the cup and a fork.

image match program ... in her garage

nope, my garage would not be useful for such an endeavor.

<tinfoil-hat-time>Black helicopters and mysterious lights are frequently seen in her vicinity.</tf-h-t>

So that's [oregonstate.edu] what's been outside, up in the sky at night, I wondered.

;)

LisaB

[trillianjedi]

I only have the cup and a fork.

Hehe - give it another couple of weeks Lisa and you'll have the full set I'm sure ;-)

Has anyone got the scores for the year so far?