Quiz.

[Trazor]

pretty certain rolex was founded or started in the UK by some brit bloke ?????????

Yes, founded by 2 people one was German, not sure about the nationality of the other.

But it's how it got its name, we are after.

 

[Trazor]

It was but there’s several different versions of how the name started depending on where you look so this question could go on and on....

If you need to Google, you will find variations on the answer.

My knowledge was gleaned when I owned a Rolex, and info. was obtained from the official Website.....https://www.rolex.com/about-rolex-watches/1905-1919.html

 

[Mottie]

Ah, so a Genie whispered it in his ear? Sounds plausible.

 

[Trazor]

Ah, so a Genie whispered it in his ear? Sounds plausible.

You may as well go next.

 

[Mottie]

How long did the Wright brothers first flight take or cover. Either answer will do.

 

[Ihavenojob]

30 yards

 

[Bodd]

600 yards

 

[JohnD]

22 yards

 

[Mottie]

No, no and no.

 

[Ihavenojob]

35 yards

 

[EddieM]

How long did the Wright brothers first flight take or cover. Either answer will do.

Was it a genuine flight or a powered glide, bearing in mind they "flew" into a fairly stiff head wind.

 

[teaboyjim]

2 1/2 minutes, 3 1/2 minutes or 4 minutes.

 

[troutybrown]

150 yards

 

[teaboyjim]

45 seconds

 

[Mottie]

Was it a genuine flight or a powered glide, bearing in mind they "flew" into a fairly stiff head wind.

The genuine first powered flight.