Can you name the elements?
July 6th, 2008 Filed Under fun, games, science
This can you name the elements game from Sporcle is extremely simple, but well done and actually kinda fun, at least the first two or three times. Accepting the input instantly is a nice touch.
Their geographic tests (like how many countries in Europe can you name) are even harder, at least for me.
I got 71 elements. When you try your hand at it, leave a comment with how many you could name, and which one you were pissed that you missed.
Stumble it!Timeline of Superlative Modifiers
July 6th, 2008 Filed Under fun, ideas
I would like to see a timeline of superlative modifiers, when they came into fashion and when they became uncool.
extra- (L. outside, 1922-1945)
super- (L. above, 1940-1958)
ultra- (L. beyond, 1979-1984)
mega- (Gk. great, 1984-1993)
hyper- (Gk. beyond, 1994-2000)
meta- (Gk. after, 2001-present)
I bet Lexus-Nexus could run this query, actually.
