The Teensies' General Knowledge Quiz – Season 13 – Reese Riverson

[Pirez]

Tin, maybe? That's the first thing that came to my mind.

https://youtu.be/-gwXJsWHupg?si=PL0hC45lAZ4ow6g3&t=66

(I believe Tungsten is the correct answer)

[DaveRattlehead]

Tungsten?

Yup, that's it! Tungsten is also known as Wolfram. Its discovery was made in parallel by two different researchers, hence it's called by two different names. Tungsten has a Swedish origin (tung sten, literally heavy stone), and Wolfram has a German origin (from the mineral wolframite). The name Wolfram is used mainly in Germany and Spain. Curious, isn't it?

Tin isn't strong enough, and lead... Well, we would be dead

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Question 2: Napoleon Bonaparte is one of the most relevant people in French history. His occupation of Spain was quite particular, since it wasn’t a military invasion. How did he do it?

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Season 10 - History of questions

Question 1: Which metal is commonly used in traditional incandescent bulb filaments due to its high melting point and durability?
Answer: Tungsten (The Jonster)

Question 2: Napoleon Bonaparte is one of the most relevant people in French history. His occupation of Spain was quite particular, since it wasn’t a military invasion. How did he do it?
Answer: tbd

[Pirez]

You mean when he took advantage of a spanish revolt to put his brother onto the throne by only spewing misinformation?

[DaveRattlehead]

You mean when he took advantage of a spanish revolt to put his brother onto the throne by only spewing misinformation?

That's definitely an important thing in the historical context, but it doesn't explain how did Napoleon invade Spain. I'd need a more specific answer. You may reanswer.

[Rsandee]

I have no idea what he did but I just wanna say I'm interested in hearing how he did it.

[Greengoop]

He offered 50 tings to the leader of Spain, who had no choice but to say yes. And the leader was…

[Pirez]

You mean when he took advantage of a spanish revolt to put his brother onto the throne by only spewing misinformation?

That's definitely an important thing in the historical context, but it doesn't explain how did Napoleon invade Spain. I'd need a more specific answer. You may reanswer.

My understanding of it is that once his brother was on the throne, his troops were welcomed. Therefore it wasn't technically an invasion.

[DaveRattlehead]

Joseph Bonaparte became the king after the occupation, so that isn't correct.

He offered 50 tings to the leader of Spain, who had no choice but to say yes. And the leader was…

Only 50?

I gotta say that, since it's an invasion, it necessarily involves a military presence, so I'm going to reformulate the question adding a very specific word to make clear what I meant initially

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Question 2: Napoleon Bonaparte is one of the most relevant people in French history. His occupation of Spain was quite particular, since it wasn’t a traditional military invasion. How did he do it?

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Season 10 - History of questions

Question 1: Which metal is commonly used in traditional incandescent bulb filaments due to its high melting point and durability?
Answer: Tungsten (The Jonster)

Question 2: Napoleon Bonaparte is one of the most relevant people in French history. His occupation of Spain was quite particular, since it wasn’t a traditional military invasion. How did he do it?
Answer: tbd

[The Jonster]

Yup, that's it! Tungsten is also known as Wolfram. Its discovery was made in parallel by two different researchers, hence it's called by two different names. Tungsten has a Swedish origin (tung sten, literally heavy stone), and Wolfram has a German origin (from the mineral wolframite). The name Wolfram is used mainly in Germany and Spain. Curious, isn't it?

Tin isn't strong enough, and lead... Well, we would be dead

Oh, so that must be why Tungsten has the periodic symbol of “W”. Been curious for the longest time about this! Lead makes me think of lead poisoning and tin makes me think of this one food scientist YT I watched who experimented with melting tin on high heat.

He offered 50 tings to the leader of Spain, who had no choice but to say yes. And the leader was…

The leader was Greengoop11, clearly. Except he then offered about 500 Tings to DaveRattlehea…., I mean Napoleon in an attempt to bribe to NOT invade.

[DaveRattlehead]

Who says I wasn't offered 500 tings

[Greengoop]

Well, I already gave you 817, do you really need any more?

[DaveRattlehead]

Those 500 tings were included in the pack for sure

Anyway, feel free to make a wild guess y'all! I'll withdraw the question on Monday if none of you know the answer.

[Rsandee]

They masquaraded as Spanish soldiers, approached the enemy encampment and were just like "You guys are off-duty now, el commandante has ordered us to replace your positions. Go back to your homes." After which they just annexxed the country without any bloodshed.

If only.

[DaveRattlehead]

They masquaraded as Spanish soldiers, approached the enemy encampment and were just like "You guys are off-duty now, el commandante has ordered us to replace your positions. Go back to your homes." After which they just annexxed the country without any bloodshed.

If only.

Goofy aahh invasion

Here's a hint for those who haven't answered...
Portugal is also involved in this conflict.

[Greengoop]

Was it the thing about them just forming an alliance then?

[DaveRattlehead]

Who's them?

[Greengoop]

Uhhh, Spain and France?

[DaveRattlehead]

If such an alliance occurred, what happened? I need a specific answer.

[dr_st]

The specific answer is Wolfram. Oh, wait, that was the last question, sorry!

[Greengoop]

If such an alliance occurred, what happened? I need a specific answer.

Maybe a relative took power and they decided to share the rule?