Wasted Years

I've decided against any form of a tie-breaker and will award both first place players a prize. Congrats Bea and Lari.

Fact Or Crap will return (hopefully soon) in a new timed format. Why? Because it's supposed to be answered quickly and I noticed quite a few hits that lingered for upwards of four minutes at times. Now I'm not going to elaborate on what that means to me, but in order to keep the game fair for everyone, the game is going to have to change.

Some may ask, "Why bother?". Simple answer - people seemed to enjoy playing. Far be it for me to deny the masses. So as soon as I get a system put together and tested, round 2 will go live.

It's time for Fact Or Crap - The "I've Got A Lot I Want To Say, But Don't Know How To Say It" Edition!

Last week's question:

Turtles require only five minutes of sleep a day.

This is crap! Congrats to Krissy, Bea, and Lari. Our eight week run is over and we have a tie between Bea and Lari. Guess what - the one thing I didn't do is prepare a tie-breaking procedure. I'll need a day or so to come up with something fair and equitable so stay tuned!

This ends our eight week FOC run and we're going on a short hiatus, but we'll be back soon!

Updated stats are here.

It's time for Fact Or Crap - The I Had A Blast With Bea Edition!

Last week's question:

The worker who harvests agave for tequila is called a jimador.

We only had one player this week, Bea, who correctly guessed fact. Congrats!

This week's question:

Turtles require only five minutes of sleep a day.

Fact or crap? As always, answers go in the comments and we'll meet back here next week for the reveal. This is the last question for this round of Fact or Crap - next week we determine the winner of the fantabulous prize, so get your answers in!

Up to date stats can be found here.

It's time for Fact or Crap - The "Holy crap! I forgot yesterday was Thursday!" edition!

Last week's question:

Borscht is named after a Russian statesman famous for being a real 'windbag'.

Borscht is Yiddish for soup, making this crap - congrats to Lari, Bea, and Kathy who correctly guessed it.

This week's question:

The worker who harvests agave for tequila is called a jimador.

Fact or crap? Answers in the comments and we'll meet (on time!) next Thursday for the reveal.

Stats are here.

Figured I'd post a time killer since it's been a couple of weeks since the last one. And because I'm in such a damn good mood!

Dolphin & Hoop Jigsaw Puzzle

Have fun!

It's time for Fact Or Crap - The Life Is Beautiful Edition!

Last week's question:

This first flushable toilet in the White House was installed during Calvin Coolidge's term.

Only two players this week, Lari and Bea, who both answered 'crap'. Ladies, you are both correct! The first flushable toilet was installed about 100 years earlier, around 1825.

This week's question:

Borscht is named after a Russian statesman famous for being a real 'windbag'.

Fact or crap? Answers go in the comments and tune in next week for the reveal.

Updated stats are here.

It's time for Fact Or Crap - The Just When You Thought You Knew Someone Edition!

Last week's question:

Despite their friendly moniker, Kissing Bugs are blood-suckers.

This is a fact. These Tuscon natives are also known as conenose bugs or walapai tigers. Congrats to Lari and Bea! Ed and Kathy - keep on trucking!

This week's question:

This first flushable toilet in the White House was installed during Calvin Coolidge's term.

Fact or crap? Answers in the comments ladies and gents. We'll hold a palaver next week for the reveal. Updated stats are here.

Up to date stats can be found here.

When I have time, I'll make it prettier.

It's time for Fact Or Crap - The Mambo Is Coming Edition!

Last week's question:

Tuna fish can swim up to 40 miles per hour.

Ladies and gentlemen, we have a fact! Congrats to Lari and G.K.!

This week's question:

Despite their friendly moniker, Kissing Bugs are blood-suckers.

Fact or crap? Answers go in the comments and we'll meet back here next week for the reveal!

It's time for Fact Or Crap - The "OK, it's eight o'clock. Out!" Edition!

Last week's question:

The name for the dot above an 'i' or 'j' is called a 'flicker'.

The dot above an 'i' or 'j' is referred to as the 'superscript dot' which makes this crap. Congrats to this week's winners, Lari and Bea!

This week's question:

Tuna fish can swim up to 40 miles per hour.

Fact or crap? Answers in the comments and we'll meet back here for the reveal next Thursday. Expect a stats page within the next few days.

More puzzle fun for everyone! Kathy, save this one for Monday...

Drooling Dog Jigsaw Puzzle

And don't forget the logic problems.

It's time for Fact Or Crap - The I Have No Witty Subtitle Edition!

Last week's question:

The liver of the Fugu (Japanese Pufferfish) is the only part that isn't poisonous.

This is crap - the fish's highly toxic liver is what kills. Congrats to Ed, Lari, and Bea who are this week's winners. Sorry Kathy - Don't give up!

This week's question:

The name for the dot above an 'i' or 'j' is called a 'flicker'.

Fact or crap? As always, leave your answers in the comments and we'll reconvene next Thursday for the answer. And don't forget - there's a prize on the line so keep those answers coming!

Another puzzle for Kathy to kill time with while she's at work:

Curly Dog Jigsaw Puzzle

It's time for Fact Or Crap - The I'm Building An Ark Edition!

Last week's question:

Boring is a city in Oregon.

While it is unincorporated (pointed out by Yoda in the comments) Boring is a community in Oregon - It's also a community in Maryland. Congrats to Ed, Lari, and Bane for calling this one as fact. While Yoda's answer is also correct, I was looking for an answer based on Boring's actual existence.

This week's question:

The liver of the Fugu (Japanese Pufferfish) is the only part that isn't poisonous.

Fact or crap? As always, answers go in the comments.

And now for something completely different. Starting with this week's question, I'm going to start keeping track of scores. In two months, we'll see who the Master Crapper is and that person gets a prize.

See you next Thursday!

Time for another time killer and by special request:

Cougar Puzzle

Special note to Kathy - That's a cougar. Notice the difference between that and this:

That's Bambi. Bambi is a deer.

Just so you know.

It's time for Fact Or Crap - The No More Games Edition!

Last week's question:

Dromedary camels are rugged, two-humped riding camels.

This is Crap. Bactrian camels are two-humped, Dromedary camels only have a single hump. This week our winners are Bea and Lari. Congrats ladies!

This week's question:

Boring is a city in Oregon.

Fact or crap? Leave yer answers in the comments and we'll meet back here next week for the reveal. And maybe a little more.

It's been a while since Kathy has had a diversion to keep her busy while she's at work, so have a puzzle:

Squirrel Jigsaw Puzzle

And if puzzles aren't doing it for you, try out some of these logic problems. I love these things and finally remembered that there's such things as search engines that allow you to find things. Like a website with interactive logic problems.

The interweb is a great place.

It's time for Fact Or Crap - The I'm Finally Getting It Posted Edition!

Last week's question:

The banana is actually an herb.

While the banana plant itself can be classified as a herb, the actual banana is known as a false berry, which makes this Crap. This week our winners are Ed and Kathy. Congrats!

This week's question:

Dromedary camels are rugged, two-humped riding camels.

Fact or crap? Leave yer answers in the comments and tune in this Thursday for the reveal.

It's time for Fact Or Crap - The I'm Tired Of The Damn Snow Already Edition!

This week's fact or crap statement:

The banana is actually an herb.

Fact or crap? As always, leaver yer answers in the comments and we'll meet back here next week for the reveal.

It's time for Fact Or Crap - The I'm Up To My Eyeballs In Work Edition!

My apologies for falling behind schedule! Last week's question:

A shrimp's heart is in its head.

This is a Fact and this week, everyone is a winner! Congrats to Lari, Kathy, Ed, and Bane.

Fact or Crap is going to take a short hiatus, but it'll be back this Thursday so check back then for the new question of the week. Until then I'll be huddled in front of computer, trying to make things work.

Just a little something for Kathy to while away those work hours with:

Golden Gate Puzzle

Cat in Leaves Jigsaw Puzzle

Little Dog Jigsaw Puzzle

It's time for Fact Or Crap - The "I Feel Like I Have The Creeping Death" Edition!

Last week's question:

True tequila comes with a worm.

This is crap and as Bane noted, it's Mescal that comes with the worm. Congrats Bane, Lari, and Bea - you're this week's winners. Honorable mention to Venomous Kate for letting us know what it feels like when you get to the bottom of a tequila bottle

On to this week's question:

A shrimp's heart is in its head.

Fact or crap? As always leave yer answers in the comments and assuming this nasty cold/virus/alien symbiont doesn't do me in, we'll reconvene in a week for the reveal.

I think it's time for Kathy to have a time killer so she can ease back into her normal routine after being in San Francisco (where's my postcard?) for a week. In fact, I'll put two up to really help her transition:

Loch Lubnaig Jigsaw Puzzle

Ridge Walk Jigsaw Puzzle

I dedicated a portion of my overtime pay to finally doing something fun for myself and when I saw Wiis advertised at Target last week, I decided to take a shot at getting one. This might be useful for anyone else trying to get a Wii - I heard from a friend that if Target advertises it in their ad for the week they will have some in stock the morning the sale begins. With that in mind, I trucked up to the local Target last Sunday morning, got in line, and finally got my Wii. Without sacrificing several small children and goats!

Yesterday, I packed it up and took it over by Ed and Krissy for show and tell. Ed and I bowled a game and then Krissy got in on the action. And then she started stomping on us with strikes and spares. She was on fire, I tell ya! We bowled a lot last night and my arm and legs felt it this morning. When Krissy went to bed, me and Ed bowled a few more and then played baseball and tennis.

I think Nintendo is going to have some more customers as soon as they can find a Wii. Oh, and Ed - this game's multiplayer might have what we're looking. We'll just have to wait awhile to find out.

It's time for Fact Or Crap - The Gas Leak Edition.

Last week's question:

Capuchin monkeys show affection by yawning and head-bobbing.

The answer is crap! These are signs of aggression and mean you should leave the monkeys alone. Or risk telling the tale of how you got pwned by a monkey and being ridiculed for the rest of your life. Only one player this week and she wins again with her correct answer of 'crap'.

This week's question:

True tequila comes with a worm.

Fact or crap? As always, leave yer answers in the comments. I'll spend the week making sure I have the correct answer myself since, contrary to unpopular belief, I AM NOT an alcoholic.

It's time for the 'Running Behind Schedule' edition of Fact Or Crap!

Last week's question:

Machu Picchu was rediscovered in 1911 by a Yale archaeologist.

This is fact! Hiram Bingham rediscovered the Incan city during a Peruvian expedition. Later he served as governor of Connecticut and a member of the U.S. Senate. Congratulations to Lari - the prize check is in the mail!

This week's question:

Capuchin monkeys show affection by yawning and head-bobbing.

Fact or crap? Leave yer answers in the comments and we'll reconvene (on time!) next week.

George Washington Jigsaw Puzzle

One more to end the week... a nice view that I'm sure a lot of us would like to see in person considering the gazillion feet of snow that we've had dumped on us this winter:

Island Beach Jigsaw Puzzle

Ciao.

It's time for everyone's favorite waste of time - Fact Or Crap!

Last week's question:

Marilyn Monroe's white dress from 'The Seven Year Itch' sold for $807,000 at auction.

Three players this week, but only two winners since this is a steaming pile of crap! Audrey Hepburn's black dress from 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' sold for $807,000. As for Marilyn's dress, I did some quick research and it appears that it's in the possession of the Debbie Reynolds Trust.

This week's question:

Machu Picchu was rediscovered in 1911 by a Yale archaeologist.

Fact or crap? As always, leave yer answers in the comments!

Since I'm up past my bedtime and haven't provided puzzle relief in a while, have at it:

Cat Jigsaw Puzzle

And a little something extra for Kathy:

German Shepherd Puppy Puzzle

Hasta.

It's a couple of days late, but it's time for Fact Or Crap!

Last week's question:

Someone who studies ants is called a myrmecologist.

This week everyone's a winner as this is Fact!

This week's question:

Marilyn Monroe's white dress from 'The Seven Year Itch' sold for $807,000 at auction.

Fact or crap? Leave yer answers in the comments and we'll get together on Thursday for the answer.

Sure it's only Sunday, but Kathy will need something to do at work tomorrow. Plus it's nice little diversion for a Sunday afternoon.

Stone Bridge Jigsaw Puzzle

Something to keep Kathy busy on Friday:

Face Statue Jigsaw Puzzle

and an extra puzzle because she suffered with a long drive home today:

Tabby Cat Jigsaw Puzzle

It's time for everyone's favorite game, Fact Or Crap!

Last week's question:

Pop-Tarts were declared illegal in Missouri after an octogenarian burned her mouth on the icing.

Ed, Kathy, and Lari - you were all correct with 'Crap'. Sorry Bea! If it makes you feel any better, someone did sue Kellogg after a pop tart burst into flame in their toaster.

This weeks question:

Someone who studies ants is called a myrmecologist.

Fact or crap? As always, leave yer answers in the comments!

Because Kathy needs something to do while she's at work, it's time for another puzzle!

Bridge Stream Jigsaw Puzzle

Enjoy!

Last week's question:

Canada is an Indian word meaning 'Cold Hearth'.

Two players again and they both responded with 'Crap'. And the answer is...

Crap!

Canada comes from the word meaning 'village'. Congratulations to Bea and Ed. If I had prizes I would distribute them, but since I don't we'll move right along to this week's question:

Pop-Tarts were declared illegal in Missouri after an octogenarian burned her mouth on the icing.

Fact or crap? As always, leave yer answers in the comments!

Two in one week! I figure since tomorrow's Friday, Kathy won't be doing any work anyway, so here's a puzzle (sans picture at Brad's request):

Green Turtle Jigsaw Puzzle

Enjoy.

Two brave souls heeded the call for answers to last week's Fact Or Crap question:

A run of Frisbees were manufactured with the ashes of the inventor added in after his death.

I'm sorry to say, you were both incorrect in your answer of crap. Yes, you too can own a frisbee containing the ashes of Ed Headrick!

This week's question:

Canada is an Indian word meaning 'Cold Hearth'.

Fact or crap? Leave yer answers in the comments!

Time for Kathy's mid-week time killer. I did poorly on this one...

I'm going to reveal the answer to Fact Or Crap on Thursday. Any other responses? Come on, guys! You've got a 50% chance of being right, so make with the guessing!

As promised, it's time for Fact Or Crap!

A run of Frisbees were manufactured with the ashes of the inventor added in after his death.

Fact or crap? Leave yer answers in the comments.

And another time waster for Kathy. Hopefully this will tide her over until I do some real posting...

Last week's Fact Or Crap went unanswered:

In Scotland, the new year is celebrated by rolling flaming tar-filled barrels down streets.

The correct answer is FACT. The barrel burning is a customary part of the celebration of Hogmanay.

New question tomorrow.

Lest I be accused of not providing entertainment for Kathy (even though she should be working), I present another puzzle:

I picked up a desk calendar for work with the Fact or Crap game on it. I figured I could use a brief diversion at work and this'll load me up with more useless trivia that I'll never use. Since I'm such a kind and giving person, I've decided to share the fun and start a little Fact or Crap game here. This week's Fact or Crap entry:

In Scotland, the new year is celebrated by rolling flaming tar-filled barrels down streets.

Fact or Crap? Leave your answers in the comments.