Which Bible verse (and version) was BB’s Motto “Sure and Stedfast” taken from?
Hebrews 6:19 KJV
How many times has RIBB won first place in Blaze?
Twice
Who is the tallest among the 4 EXCO?
What is the purpose of a figure 8 knot?
Secure, stopper knot, preventing ropes from sliding through devices like pulleys
What are the 6 main nutrients the human body needs to function?
Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats, Vitamins, Minerals, Water
Why did Sir William Alexander Smith start the Boys’ Brigade movement? (50 for 1)
- He was a Lieutenant in the 1st Lanarkshire Rifle Volunteers and had experience in discipline
- He was a Sunday School teacher who disliked that the boys were unruly
- He wanted to provide boys with a structured environment to grow morally and in Christian faith and values
- He believed in combining fun, games and physical activities with moral instruction, balancing exercise and education
Name 6 CSMs (You need to name 6 to get 200)
Clement
Kiefer
Suraj
Jonathan Jiang
Ethan Chin
Ezekiel
Daniel Bin
Ethan Wu
What football stadiums has Clement visited before?
National Stadium, Singapore (50)
Parc De Princes, Paris (150)
How do you tie a diagonal lashing? (In detail)
- Begin with Timber Hitch around two poles
- Tight diagonal wrappings
- 2-3 frapping turns
- Finish with clove hitch
Name 4 cities or towns that are in the “wrong” time zone (based on their longitude), or in a “weird” timezone (in a timezone with a ½ or ¾ increment). Examples include Singapore and Malaysia, which, when answering now, do not count
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What were the original names for Prinsep Street Presbyterian Church? (100 for 1)
- 1843-86: Malay Chapel
- 1886-1931: Straits Chinese Church
-1931-1955: Straits Chinese Presbyterian Church
Does RIBB have a website?
If yes, what is the RIBB website link?
What is Matthias’ favourite My Little Pony Character?
Fluttershy
How do you tie an elevated arm sling? (In detail)
- Ask the casualty to hold their injured arm across their chest, with fingers pointing towards the opposite shoulder
- Place the triangular bandage over the arm with the point towards the elbow and the longest edge running down the body
- Bring both ends up to the shoulder on the uninjured side and tie off with a reef knot
- Fold or twist the point at the elbow and tuck it in
- Check circulation at the fingertips — press a nail and confirm colour returns within 2 seconds
Name tectonic plates
30 points each. 2 incorrect plate names before forfeit.
Pacific, North American, Eurasian, African, Australian, Indian, Antarctic, South American
Arabian, Caribbean, Cocos, Juan de Fuca, Nazca, Philippine, Scotia
(can be not from the list also for super minor plates)
Name BB Companies and their respective schools (20 per company, no repeats, junior counts) Other squads can attempt (no repeats) once first squad is done. Squad has 1 min to name as many as possible.
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What anime is Ryan Tham watching now (that is not currently airing)?
Hint: Aired in 2011
Madoka Magica
What are the parts of a compass? (50 for 1)
Baseplate
Direction of travel arrow
Compass housing
Degree markings
Orienting arrow
Orienting lines
Magnetic needle
Index line
Magnifying lens
Map scales
Lanyard ring
Describe the process of making ice cream (80 for 1)
- Blending dairy (milk), sweeteners (sugar) and additives like emulsifiers (egg yolks)
- Pasteurisation
- Homogenisation, creating a smooth creamy texture
- Allowing the base to rest for ~24 hrs at 5 C, allowing fats to crystallise and hydrate stabilisers and proteins
- Churning to incorporate air
When was the founder of BB internationally (William Alexander Smith) born?
27th October 1854
± 20 days
How many trophies are there in the BB Room?
130
±5
What is the one place in Singapore that Timothy is afraid of going to?
Clue: Some places on his bucket list: Syonan Jinja, Keppel Hill Reservoir, Istana Woodneuk.
Marsiling Bunkers
What is the exact MGR of LT3? (Exact 5-digit MGR based on WGS84 (global standard) or SVY21 (Singapore standard), allowance of +-50m)
48N UG 71634 48816 (WGS84)
or
29460 39671 (SVY21)
What is the derivative of x^(x^x)
x^(x^x+x) [(lnx)(lnx+1)+x^(-1)]