Mistake Detective
Bro, this is basiclly 100 free points. (1)
Bro, this is BASICALLY 100 free points. (1)
What is Leo's favorite ice cream flavor?
STRAWBERRY
When did the Great Fire of London happen?
What was the name of the guy who founded Rome (and killed his brother)?
Romulus
What was the name of the (sometimes feared) grammar test in 6th grade?
GRAMMAR HAMMER
- So how long are you learning English?
- I think I am learning English since 6 years now...
- 6 or 7?
- Shut up. (3)
- So how long HAVE you BEEN learning English?
- I think I HAVE BEEN learning English FOR 6 years now...
- 6 or 7?
- Shut up. (3)
Master ... and the magic book.
Master Wu
When a town is founded, it is usually done so near ... ?
... a river / or waterbody (ocean, sea...)
When did the Vesuvius erupt?
In 79 AD
What was a nickname for Luka in 5th grade? (He also called himself that)
Pharao
We yesterday went to the shop, but when we got their, it turned out that it has already been closed. (3)
YESTERDAY we went to the shop (YESTERDAY), but when we got THERE, it turned out that it HAD already been closed. (3)
Explain what the secret of the myth of Yilsk was.
It was invented by a tourism agency. The creepy story was invented so that more tourists would come to Dartmoor, which is also why Mr. Mortis haunted the place in a goofy seal costume.
On a map this shows you how big things are in reality
the scale
What is the Roman name for the goddess of the hunt (in Greek "Artemis")?
Diana
Where is Justin's father from (the town)?
Boston
- I saw Leo the other day. He walked really awkward, like as if he hurted his leg.
- Well, did you asked him what was wrong?
- No, because he was mumbling to himself, and I am not really good in talking to weird people. (4)
- I saw Leo the other day. He walked really AWKWARDLY, like as if he HURT his leg.
- Well, did you ASKhim what was wrong?
- No, because he was mumbling to himself, and I am not really good AT talking to weird people.
What's the name of the castle Leo and his friends visit (in southwest England)
Tintagel Castle
Who was Frank Pick and what did he do?
He invented the original plan of the London Tube that is basically still used today.
What was the name of the Roman social class that was basically nobility? (below senators, but above soldiers)
Patricians
What breed is Otis?
(I don't know if I've ever told you)
a whippet
- I waited for 2 hours! Where have you been?
- I am sorry. Mr. Ekshrob told me that I am staying longer and that's exact what he let me do then.
- I am pretty sure thats illegal.
- Yeah but what would you have me do? Call the cops? They would laugh at me. (6)
- I HAVE BEEN WAITING for 2 hours! Where have you been?
- I am sorry. Mr. Ekshrob told me that I WAS staying longer and that's EXACTLY what he MADE me do then.
- I am pretty sure THAT'S illegal.
- Yeah but what would you have me do? Call the cops? They would HAVE LAUGHED at me. (6)
5th grade
What is the name of the school that Maya attends?
Coombe Dean
When did Berlin become suddenly much bigger (The year) and how many times bigger did it get?
1. April 1920, 13 times bigger
One senator criticized the Roman games (chariot races and gladiatorial combat). What exactly did he say to make his point?
Romans are only interested in bread and games (= they don't care about politics and don't even realize that Rome is not a republic anymore)
Some people say that Mr. Borschke has been making a fatal mistake (that should have given away something) when it comes to pretending not knowing a certain language. It has been a logical mistake but it is hard to pin down. Tip: It is connected to Russian.
Whenever he read something in German that has an "ch" (e.g. Krach) he could not pronounce the "ch" and pronounced it instead as "k". However, he was always magically able to pronounce that sound once he spoke Russian.