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A quiz about length to help pass a few idle moments. Depending on progress, and my mood, additional clues will be provided.

If you think you have the answer to the question, please hide it using the

function for those still playing.

1. The location of a 250 mile cylinder.

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Cern. Sure that's wrong, so I have nothing to hide.

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Originally posted by Rank outsider

A quiz about length to help pass a few idle moments. Depending on progress, and my mood, additional clues will be provided.

If you think you have the answer to the question, please hide it using the [hidden][/hidden] function for those still playing.

1. The location of a 250 mile cylinder.
New Providence, Iowa

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Originally posted by apathist
Cern. Sure that's wrong, so I have nothing to hide.
You only need to hide the answer to the question. 1. was not a question (this will become clearer as we progress).

Cern is not right. Think of synonyms for cylinder and colloquial use.

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Originally posted by Grampy Bobby
[hidden]New Providence, Iowa[/hidden]
New Providence, Iowa is not correct. You only need to hide the answer to the question, by the way.

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Originally posted by Rank outsider
New Providence, Iowa is not correct. You only need to hide the answer to the question, by the way.
RO,
that was my feeble attempt at an answer. Would this link contain the correct answer? http://www4.uwm.edu/usa/safety/laboratory_safety/gas_cylinders.cfm

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Originally posted by Grampy Bobby
RO, [hidden]that was my feeble attempt at an answer. Would this link contain the correct answer? http://www4.uwm.edu/usa/safety/laboratory_safety/gas_cylinders.cfm[/hidden]
No, that is not correct.

It is not in the US.

Even bigger clue, I use this 'cylinder' to get to work.

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Originally posted by Rank outsider
No, that is not the right answer.

It is not in the US.

Even bigger clue, I use this 'cylinder' to get to work.
>>>
A motorcycle... need a toaster? lol
<<<

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Originally posted by Grampy Bobby
>>> [hidden]A motorcycle... need a toaster? lol[/hidden]<<<
No, that is not correct.

Despite its name, more than 50% of it is above ground.

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Originally posted by Rank outsider
No, that is not correct.

Despite its name, more than 50% of it is above ground.
Uncle... I give up
Breakfast's being served (with toast). Thanks.
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Originally posted by Rank outsider
No, that is not correct.

It is not in the US.

Even bigger clue, I use this 'cylinder' to get to work.
the tube, London Underground

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Originally posted by Ponderable
[hidden]the tube, London Underground[/hidden]
Correct. Though you only have to hide the answer to the question.

2. When first built this canal was 102 miles long.

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1. London

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Originally posted by Rank outsider
Correct. Though you only have to hide the answer to the question.

2. When first built this canal was 102 miles long.

[b]Previous clues

1. London[/b]
Suez channel


And I thought it was just the answer I ahs hidden, or is there a meat question?

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Originally posted by Ponderable
[hidden] Suez channel[/hidden]

And I thought it was just the answer I ahs hidden, or is there a meat question?
Correct.

There is only one question to answer. Neither London or Suez can be the answer to that question.

3. For 25 years, this 'sapphire' has been easier to swallow than most

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1. London
2. Suez

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Think of synonyms for cylinder and colloquial use.
Dildo, Australia.