GRALISTAIR
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Why is the element Lutetium so called? What was it named after in other words?
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D6130
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The city of Paris (Lutetia in Latin)?
Peterthegreat
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Why have you asked a question?
GRALISTAIR
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is correct but see below - it was not my place or turn for which I apologize.
I am totally sorry. I can’t explain why. Distracted at work I think!
Peterthegreat
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No problem. I was getting confused myself over Rhenium and Rhodium and wondered whether they were both derived from the Rhine.
D6130
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Is Rhodium not derived from the River Rhône? (Rodensis in Latin I believe....but open to correction, as always!)
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No, Rhodium's name is seemingly derived from the Greek word 'Rhodon' (rose-coloured) as one of its chloride compounds has a distinctive dark rose-red colour.
GRALISTAIR
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Anyway, it is @Peterthegreat to ask the next question.
Peterthegreat
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Thank you.
What was unusual about the European Cup Quarter Final between Liverpool and FC Köln in 1965?
Mcr Warrior
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Was that the one decided on a coin toss?
Peterthegreat
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It was indeed. Liverpool (eventually) making the right choice.
Please toss the next question.
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Back to the chemical stuff.
The scientist/chemist who first discovered Rhodium is generally acknowledged to have also co-discovered Osmium and which other platinum-group element?
The scientist/chemist who first discovered Rhodium is generally acknowledged to have also co-discovered Osmium and which other platinum-group element?
Peterthegreat
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Iridium?
Mcr Warrior
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No, not that one, although it was discovered at around the same time in the early 19th century. Good guess though!
randyrippley
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I'll guess palladium
Mcr Warrior
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That's the one. Your turn to shine!
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Ashley Hill
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A method of brewing beer.
DaleCooper
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Liz Taylor's marriage.
randyrippley
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Nope
That was a disunion
GRALISTAIR
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Brilliant!!!
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Ashley Hill
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Sticking to beer,what is unusual about Stonehenge Brewery’s Sign Of Spring ale?
GRALISTAIR
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This isn't the one that is colored green is it? My brother in Milton Keynes raves about it.
Ashley Hill
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GRALISTAIR
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Really sorry to do this. Very busy all weekend. Can’t monitor. Open floor please.
DaleCooper
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Boris Spassky because he was long and thin with green hair.
I like it ! -- but not him, I'm afraid.
Peterthegreat
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Is La Grande Asperge General Charles de Gaulle? No idea where it came from except possible his height (certainly for a Frenchman of that era).