Nautical Nonsense
Knot-ical Nonsense
Parsons Puzzlers
The Dark Knight
The Dark Night
100
This is the name of the pirate who sings the theme song- though his beard does look quite full.
Who is Patchy (Patchy the Pirate)?
100
The speed of these vehicles is measured in knots.
What are boats?
100
The father of Charles Parsons, though we don’t think he’s the one on the $100 bill.
Who is Benjamin Franklin?
100
Batman is part of this comic book universe
What is DC?
100
There are 12 of these within the calendar year
What are Zodiac signs?
200
This is the gift shop where King Triton’s crown was for sale in the first movie.
What is Shell City?
200
The name of the knot shown here; answer Before I Forget!
What is a slipknot?
200
These letters distinguish the basement rooms from the first floor.
What are NB?
200
This villain is known for his love of word play
Who is the Riddler?
200
This sign is represented by twins
What is Gemini?
300
His catchphrase is “MY LEG”, the Spongebob version of the Wilhelm scream.
Who is Fred (Fred the fish)?
300
Ice, heat, and massages are typically used to treat these.
What are muscle knots?
300
Ironically, this school was the last of three to award Charles Parsons an honorary doctorate, after University of Maine and University of Pittsburgh.
What is UNH?
300
The imprisonment option for those deemed criminally insane in Gotham
What is Arkham Asylum?
300
This element represents Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius
What is fire?
400
This is the only award Patrick has ever won.
What is “doing absolutely nothing longer than anyone else” (as long as they get the idea it’s fine)?
400
The four major categories of knots are loops, hitches, bends, and ______.
What are lashings?
400
ACS gives the Charles Lathrop Parsons Award biannually in recognition of this.
What is outstanding public service?
400
The longest running voice actor for Batman
Who is Kevin Conroy?
400
Greek mythological creature associated with Sagittarius
What is a centaur?
500
This was the fate of Mrs. Puff’s husband.
What is turned into a lamp?
500
The type of knot you would use when bringing a boat into the dock; it has nothing to do with spiked shoes.
What is a cleat hitch?
500
This was the element Charles Parsons studied to earn the Nichols Medal.
What is beryllium?
500
The U.S. state is home to Gotham City
What is New Jersey?
500
The 1961 NASA spaceflight program
What is Project Gemini?