Originally posted by jimboc Question 1: According to the Egyptian historian Manetho, what is the actual birthdate of the Egyptian civilization? Trick Question -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 2: Who was the 14th century Arab astronomer that anticipated the results of Copernicus' theories by 150 years? Charlie -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 3: What sage was denounced by Emperor Nero for high treason, yet as he was to be sentenced, the charges continually disappeared from the parchment onto which were written his crimes? Charlie -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 4: Who was the director of the movie based on the life and times of Caravaggio? Charlie -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 5: Who did Cervantes dub as the "monster of nature" for authoring over 2,000 plays? Charlie -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 6: Who was the Psychopomp that led dead souls to the Underworld? Charlie -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 7: The word "soap" came to us from an Egyptian word since they were quite keen on hygiene. What is the etymological derivation of this word? Charlie -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 8: What Chinese person invented the first seismograph, a crude device, in 132 AD? Charlie -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 9: Which artist had a grandfather that was the first senator from Missouri? (Standing 6'4 he severly injured Andrew Jackson in a duel.) Charlie -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 10: Which famous text by Hermes (Thoth) explained the process whereby a human being could transform himself into a God? Trick Question

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