• QFTCISG24 Game 8, Rounds 2-3: German cities and the CPR

    From Mark Brader@21:1/5 to All on Sun Dec 29 07:54:07 2024
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    * Game 8, Round 2 - Geography - German Cities

    Tonight's geography round transports us to Germany. We are looking
    for the names of German cities. In each case we'll give you the
    name of the state where the city is, and at least one fact about it.
    You name the city (in English or German).

    The first 8 are state capitals.

    1. The capital of Saxony, this city has a long history as a capital
    and royal residence. But its more recent history includes the
    still-controversial American and British firebombing late in
    World War II, which destroyed the entire city center.

    2. The capital of North Rhine - Westphalia, this city on the Rhine
    River is known for its fashion industry and art scene.
    Its historic town center has been nicknamed "the longest bar
    in the world", with more than 250 breweries, pubs, and eateries
    in its narrow alleyways.

    3. Germany's second-largest city is a state unto itself;
    it's Germany's busiest port -- and the 3rd-busiest in Europe.
    The city's many streams, rivers, and canals are crossed by
    about 2,500 bridges -- the most of any city in the world.

    4. The capital of Baden-Wurtemberg. The automobile and motorcycle
    are said to have been invented in this city. It's known as the
    "cradle of the automobile", and is home to both the Mercedes-Benz
    and Porsche museums.

    5. The capital of Brandenburg, about 25 km southwest of Berlin,
    is famous for its palaces, having been a residence of the
    Prussian kings and the German emperor until 1918. It was also
    the site of the 1945 postwar conference between the US, Britain,
    and the Soviet Union.

    6. The capital of the northern state of Schleswig-Holstein, due to
    its location on the Baltic Sea, has become a major maritime
    center. It's known for hosting Olympic and other sailing events,
    and is a popular cruise-ship port. The city shares its name
    with a canal that's the world's busiest artificial waterway.

    7. The capital of Hesse is on the Rhine River and is the state's
    second-largest city (after Frankfurt). It's long been famous
    for its thermal springs and spa. The city's name means
    "meadow baths" in German, and there are 15 mineral springs in
    the city center.

    8. The capital of Bavaria is Germany's third-largest city.
    It hosted the 1972 Summer Olympics, and is the home city of
    such major companies as Siemens and BMW.

    We've already done the capital of North Rhine - Westphalia;
    the last two questions are about other cities in that state.
    Both are on the Rhine.

    9. This city is not a capital now, but from 1949 to 1990 it was the
    capital of West Germany. It was also the birthplace of
    Beethoven.

    10. This Rhine is the largest city in North Rhine - Westphalia --
    and the 4th-largest in Germany. Its cathedral is the 3rd-tallest
    church -- and the tallest cathedral -- in the world.


    * Game 8, Round 3 - Canadiana History - The CPR

    Tonight's history round concerns one of the most important projects
    in Canadian history -- the building of the Canadian Pacific Railway.
    It's considered one of the greatest engineering feats of the
    19th century.

    1. Likely the best-known books about the building of the CPR are
    a 2-volume set by historian author Pierre Berton. Name *either
    book*, published in 1970 and 1971.

    2. Please decode the rot13 for this question only after you have
    finished with the previous one. Fcrnxvat bs gur PCE'f ynfg
    fcvxr, juvpu jnf va OP, vg jnf unzzrerq vagb cynpr ol PCE
    qverpgbe Qbanyq Fzvgu va jung lrne?

    3. The initial CPR board also included an engineer and inventor
    who supervised construction of several railway sections in
    Eastern Canada, although the route he proposed across western
    Canada was not followed. He's also famous for suggesting
    worldwide standard-time zones, and designing Canada's first
    postage stamp. Name him.

    4. CPR construction began in the mid-1870s, but speeded up in
    1882 after the company hired an American railway executive
    as general manager. Name this legendary executive, who has
    a street named for him in the northeast part of Toronto.

    5. Contracts for the railway were initially granted to a different
    Canadian Pacific railway company in 1873. But they were scrapped
    after Sir John A. Macdonald's government was driven from office
    for what reason?

    6. A major challenge in building the railway was finding a pass
    through the Selkirk Mountains in eastern BC. That was solved
    when an American surveyor found the pass that bears his name.
    This is also where the Trans-Canada Highway was officially
    opened in 1962. What pass?

    7. Another problem area in eastern BC was the steep grade of the
    track -- up to 4.4% -- near what is now the Alberta border in
    the Kicking Horse Pass. This was solved in 1909 by blasting
    tunnels through two mountains. What's the *name* of these
    tunnels, which are visible from the Trans-Canada Highway?

    8. In the final years of construction, the railway needed two
    financial bailouts from the federal government to stay in
    business. The 2nd bailout, in 1885, came after the CPR offered
    to transport troops to Saskatchewan to deal with what event?
    Be sufficiently specific.

    9. What did three CPR workers discover in 1883 on the side of
    Sulphur Mountain in what is now the resort town of Banff?

    10. The original western terminus of the CPR was Port Moody, BC.
    But not long after the railway was completed, the company decided
    to move the terminus further west to the community of Granville.
    What was Granville renamed in 1886?

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  • From Joshua Kreitzer@21:1/5 to Mark Brader on Sun Dec 29 04:01:29 2024
    On 12/29/2024 1:54 AM, Mark Brader wrote:

    * Game 8, Round 2 - Geography - German Cities

    Tonight's geography round transports us to Germany. We are looking
    for the names of German cities. In each case we'll give you the
    name of the state where the city is, and at least one fact about it.
    You name the city (in English or German).

    The first 8 are state capitals.

    1. The capital of Saxony, this city has a long history as a capital
    and royal residence. But its more recent history includes the
    still-controversial American and British firebombing late in
    World War II, which destroyed the entire city center.

    Dresden

    2. The capital of North Rhine - Westphalia, this city on the Rhine
    River is known for its fashion industry and art scene.
    Its historic town center has been nicknamed "the longest bar
    in the world", with more than 250 breweries, pubs, and eateries
    in its narrow alleyways.

    Cologne

    3. Germany's second-largest city is a state unto itself;
    it's Germany's busiest port -- and the 3rd-busiest in Europe.
    The city's many streams, rivers, and canals are crossed by
    about 2,500 bridges -- the most of any city in the world.

    Hamburg

    5. The capital of Brandenburg, about 25 km southwest of Berlin,
    is famous for its palaces, having been a residence of the
    Prussian kings and the German emperor until 1918. It was also
    the site of the 1945 postwar conference between the US, Britain,
    and the Soviet Union.

    Potsdam

    6. The capital of the northern state of Schleswig-Holstein, due to
    its location on the Baltic Sea, has become a major maritime
    center. It's known for hosting Olympic and other sailing events,
    and is a popular cruise-ship port. The city shares its name
    with a canal that's the world's busiest artificial waterway.

    Kiel

    8. The capital of Bavaria is Germany's third-largest city.
    It hosted the 1972 Summer Olympics, and is the home city of
    such major companies as Siemens and BMW.

    Munich

    We've already done the capital of North Rhine - Westphalia;
    the last two questions are about other cities in that state.
    Both are on the Rhine.

    9. This city is not a capital now, but from 1949 to 1990 it was the
    capital of West Germany. It was also the birthplace of
    Beethoven.

    Bonn

    * Game 8, Round 3 - Canadiana History - The CPR

    Tonight's history round concerns one of the most important projects
    in Canadian history -- the building of the Canadian Pacific Railway.
    It's considered one of the greatest engineering feats of the
    19th century.

    2. Please decode the rot13 for this question only after you have
    finished with the previous one. Fcrnxvat bs gur PCE'f ynfg
    fcvxr, juvpu jnf va OP, vg jnf unzzrerq vagb cynpr ol PCE
    qverpgbe Qbanyq Fzvgu va jung lrne?

    1880; 1881

    --
    Joshua Kreitzer
    gromit82@hotmail.com

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  • From Erland Sommarskog@21:1/5 to Mark Brader on Sun Dec 29 11:53:27 2024
    Mark Brader (msb@vex.net) writes:
    * Game 8, Round 2 - Geography - German Cities

    The first 8 are state capitals.

    1. The capital of Saxony, this city has a long history as a capital
    and royal residence. But its more recent history includes the
    still-controversial American and British firebombing late in
    World War II, which destroyed the entire city center.

    Dresden

    2. The capital of North Rhine - Westphalia, this city on the Rhine
    River is known for its fashion industry and art scene.
    Its historic town center has been nicknamed "the longest bar
    in the world", with more than 250 breweries, pubs, and eateries
    in its narrow alleyways.

    Düsseldorf

    3. Germany's second-largest city is a state unto itself;
    it's Germany's busiest port -- and the 3rd-busiest in Europe.
    The city's many streams, rivers, and canals are crossed by
    about 2,500 bridges -- the most of any city in the world.

    Hamburg

    4. The capital of Baden-Wurtemberg. The automobile and motorcycle
    are said to have been invented in this city. It's known as the
    "cradle of the automobile", and is home to both the Mercedes-Benz
    and Porsche museums.

    Stuttgart

    5. The capital of Brandenburg, about 25 km southwest of Berlin,
    is famous for its palaces, having been a residence of the
    Prussian kings and the German emperor until 1918. It was also
    the site of the 1945 postwar conference between the US, Britain,
    and the Soviet Union.

    Potsdam

    6. The capital of the northern state of Schleswig-Holstein, due to
    its location on the Baltic Sea, has become a major maritime
    center. It's known for hosting Olympic and other sailing events,
    and is a popular cruise-ship port. The city shares its name
    with a canal that's the world's busiest artificial waterway.

    Kiel

    7. The capital of Hesse is on the Rhine River and is the state's
    second-largest city (after Frankfurt). It's long been famous
    for its thermal springs and spa. The city's name means
    "meadow baths" in German, and there are 15 mineral springs in
    the city center.

    Wiesbaden

    8. The capital of Bavaria is Germany's third-largest city.
    It hosted the 1972 Summer Olympics, and is the home city of
    such major companies as Siemens and BMW.

    München

    9. This city is not a capital now, but from 1949 to 1990 it was the
    capital of West Germany. It was also the birthplace of
    Beethoven.

    Bonn

    10. This Rhine is the largest city in North Rhine - Westphalia --
    and the 4th-largest in Germany. Its cathedral is the 3rd-tallest
    church -- and the tallest cathedral -- in the world.

    Köln


    * Game 8, Round 3 - Canadiana History - The CPR


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  • From Dan Tilque@21:1/5 to Mark Brader on Sun Dec 29 05:13:43 2024
    On 12/28/24 23:54, Mark Brader wrote:


    * Game 8, Round 2 - Geography - German Cities

    Tonight's geography round transports us to Germany. We are looking
    for the names of German cities. In each case we'll give you the
    name of the state where the city is, and at least one fact about it.
    You name the city (in English or German).

    The first 8 are state capitals.

    1. The capital of Saxony, this city has a long history as a capital
    and royal residence. But its more recent history includes the
    still-controversial American and British firebombing late in
    World War II, which destroyed the entire city center.

    Dresden


    2. The capital of North Rhine - Westphalia, this city on the Rhine
    River is known for its fashion industry and art scene.
    Its historic town center has been nicknamed "the longest bar
    in the world", with more than 250 breweries, pubs, and eateries
    in its narrow alleyways.

    Heidelburg


    3. Germany's second-largest city is a state unto itself;
    it's Germany's busiest port -- and the 3rd-busiest in Europe.
    The city's many streams, rivers, and canals are crossed by
    about 2,500 bridges -- the most of any city in the world.

    Hamburg


    4. The capital of Baden-Wurtemberg. The automobile and motorcycle
    are said to have been invented in this city. It's known as the
    "cradle of the automobile", and is home to both the Mercedes-Benz
    and Porsche museums.

    Stuttgart


    5. The capital of Brandenburg, about 25 km southwest of Berlin,
    is famous for its palaces, having been a residence of the
    Prussian kings and the German emperor until 1918. It was also
    the site of the 1945 postwar conference between the US, Britain,
    and the Soviet Union.

    Nuremburg


    6. The capital of the northern state of Schleswig-Holstein, due to
    its location on the Baltic Sea, has become a major maritime
    center. It's known for hosting Olympic and other sailing events,
    and is a popular cruise-ship port. The city shares its name
    with a canal that's the world's busiest artificial waterway.

    Kiel


    7. The capital of Hesse is on the Rhine River and is the state's
    second-largest city (after Frankfurt). It's long been famous
    for its thermal springs and spa. The city's name means
    "meadow baths" in German, and there are 15 mineral springs in
    the city center.

    Weisbaden


    8. The capital of Bavaria is Germany's third-largest city.
    It hosted the 1972 Summer Olympics, and is the home city of
    such major companies as Siemens and BMW.

    Munich


    We've already done the capital of North Rhine - Westphalia;
    the last two questions are about other cities in that state.
    Both are on the Rhine.

    9. This city is not a capital now, but from 1949 to 1990 it was the
    capital of West Germany. It was also the birthplace of
    Beethoven.

    Bonn


    10. This Rhine is the largest city in North Rhine - Westphalia --
    and the 4th-largest in Germany. Its cathedral is the 3rd-tallest
    church -- and the tallest cathedral -- in the world.

    Cologne



    * Game 8, Round 3 - Canadiana History - The CPR

    Tonight's history round concerns one of the most important projects
    in Canadian history -- the building of the Canadian Pacific Railway.
    It's considered one of the greatest engineering feats of the
    19th century.

    1. Likely the best-known books about the building of the CPR are
    a 2-volume set by historian author Pierre Berton. Name *either
    book*, published in 1970 and 1971.

    2. Please decode the rot13 for this question only after you have
    finished with the previous one. Fcrnxvat bs gur PCE'f ynfg
    fcvxr, juvpu jnf va OP, vg jnf unzzrerq vagb cynpr ol PCE
    qverpgbe Qbanyq Fzvgu va jung lrne?

    3. The initial CPR board also included an engineer and inventor
    who supervised construction of several railway sections in
    Eastern Canada, although the route he proposed across western
    Canada was not followed. He's also famous for suggesting
    worldwide standard-time zones, and designing Canada's first
    postage stamp. Name him.

    4. CPR construction began in the mid-1870s, but speeded up in
    1882 after the company hired an American railway executive
    as general manager. Name this legendary executive, who has
    a street named for him in the northeast part of Toronto.

    5. Contracts for the railway were initially granted to a different
    Canadian Pacific railway company in 1873. But they were scrapped
    after Sir John A. Macdonald's government was driven from office
    for what reason?

    6. A major challenge in building the railway was finding a pass
    through the Selkirk Mountains in eastern BC. That was solved
    when an American surveyor found the pass that bears his name.
    This is also where the Trans-Canada Highway was officially
    opened in 1962. What pass?

    7. Another problem area in eastern BC was the steep grade of the
    track -- up to 4.4% -- near what is now the Alberta border in
    the Kicking Horse Pass. This was solved in 1909 by blasting
    tunnels through two mountains. What's the *name* of these
    tunnels, which are visible from the Trans-Canada Highway?

    8. In the final years of construction, the railway needed two
    financial bailouts from the federal government to stay in
    business. The 2nd bailout, in 1885, came after the CPR offered
    to transport troops to Saskatchewan to deal with what event?
    Be sufficiently specific.

    9. What did three CPR workers discover in 1883 on the side of
    Sulphur Mountain in what is now the resort town of Banff?

    hot springs


    10. The original western terminus of the CPR was Port Moody, BC.
    But not long after the railway was completed, the company decided
    to move the terminus further west to the community of Granville.
    What was Granville renamed in 1886?

    Vancouver

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    Dan Tilque

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  • From Dan Blum@21:1/5 to Mark Brader on Sun Dec 29 15:20:12 2024
    Mark Brader <msb@vex.net> wrote:

    * Game 8, Round 2 - Geography - German Cities

    1. The capital of Saxony, this city has a long history as a capital
    and royal residence. But its more recent history includes the
    still-controversial American and British firebombing late in
    World War II, which destroyed the entire city center.

    Dresden

    3. Germany's second-largest city is a state unto itself;
    it's Germany's busiest port -- and the 3rd-busiest in Europe.
    The city's many streams, rivers, and canals are crossed by
    about 2,500 bridges -- the most of any city in the world.

    Hamburg

    4. The capital of Baden-Wurtemberg. The automobile and motorcycle
    are said to have been invented in this city. It's known as the
    "cradle of the automobile", and is home to both the Mercedes-Benz
    and Porsche museums.

    Leipzig

    5. The capital of Brandenburg, about 25 km southwest of Berlin,
    is famous for its palaces, having been a residence of the
    Prussian kings and the German emperor until 1918. It was also
    the site of the 1945 postwar conference between the US, Britain,
    and the Soviet Union.

    Potsdam

    6. The capital of the northern state of Schleswig-Holstein, due to
    its location on the Baltic Sea, has become a major maritime
    center. It's known for hosting Olympic and other sailing events,
    and is a popular cruise-ship port. The city shares its name
    with a canal that's the world's busiest artificial waterway.

    Kiel

    7. The capital of Hesse is on the Rhine River and is the state's
    second-largest city (after Frankfurt). It's long been famous
    for its thermal springs and spa. The city's name means
    "meadow baths" in German, and there are 15 mineral springs in
    the city center.

    Wiesbaden

    8. The capital of Bavaria is Germany's third-largest city.
    It hosted the 1972 Summer Olympics, and is the home city of
    such major companies as Siemens and BMW.

    Munich

    9. This city is not a capital now, but from 1949 to 1990 it was the
    capital of West Germany. It was also the birthplace of
    Beethoven.

    Bonn

    10. This Rhine is the largest city in North Rhine - Westphalia --
    and the 4th-largest in Germany. Its cathedral is the 3rd-tallest
    church -- and the tallest cathedral -- in the world.

    Cologne

    * Game 8, Round 3 - Canadiana History - The CPR

    10. The original western terminus of the CPR was Port Moody, BC.
    But not long after the railway was completed, the company decided
    to move the terminus further west to the community of Granville.
    What was Granville renamed in 1886?

    Vancouver

    --
    _______________________________________________________________________
    Dan Blum tool@panix.com
    "I wouldn't have believed it myself if I hadn't just made it up."

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  • From Mark Brader@21:1/5 to All on Wed Jan 1 06:56:13 2025
    Mark Brader:
    These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2024-07-08,
    and should be interpreted accordingly... For further information
    please see my 2024-08-30 companion posting on "Questions from the
    Canadian Inquisition (QFTCI*)".


    * Game 8, Round 2 - Geography - German Cities

    Tonight's geography round transports us to Germany. We are looking
    for the names of German cities. In each case we'll give you the
    name of the state where the city is, and at least one fact about it.
    You name the city (in English or German).

    The first 8 are state capitals.

    1. The capital of Saxony, this city has a long history as a capital
    and royal residence. But its more recent history includes the
    still-controversial American and British firebombing late in
    World War II, which destroyed the entire city center.

    Dresden. 4 for everyone -- Joshua, Erland, Dan Tilque, Dan Blum,
    and Pete.

    2. The capital of North Rhine - Westphalia, this city on the Rhine
    River is known for its fashion industry and art scene.
    Its historic town center has been nicknamed "the longest bar
    in the world", with more than 250 breweries, pubs, and eateries
    in its narrow alleyways.

    Düsseldorf. 4 for Erland.

    3. Germany's second-largest city is a state unto itself;
    it's Germany's busiest port -- and the 3rd-busiest in Europe.
    The city's many streams, rivers, and canals are crossed by
    about 2,500 bridges -- the most of any city in the world.

    Hamburg. 4 for everyone.

    4. The capital of Baden-Wurtemberg. The automobile and motorcycle
    are said to have been invented in this city. It's known as the
    "cradle of the automobile", and is home to both the Mercedes-Benz
    and Porsche museums.

    Stuttgart. 4 for Erland, Dan Tilque, and Pete.

    5. The capital of Brandenburg, about 25 km southwest of Berlin,
    is famous for its palaces, having been a residence of the
    Prussian kings and the German emperor until 1918. It was also
    the site of the 1945 postwar conference between the US, Britain,
    and the Soviet Union.

    Potsdam. 4 for Joshua, Erland, Dan Blum, and Pete.

    6. The capital of the northern state of Schleswig-Holstein, due to
    its location on the Baltic Sea, has become a major maritime
    center. It's known for hosting Olympic and other sailing events,
    and is a popular cruise-ship port. The city shares its name
    with a canal that's the world's busiest artificial waterway.

    Kiel. 4 for Joshua, Erland, Dan Tilque, and Dan Blum.

    7. The capital of Hesse is on the Rhine River and is the state's
    second-largest city (after Frankfurt). It's long been famous
    for its thermal springs and spa. The city's name means
    "meadow baths" in German, and there are 15 mineral springs in
    the city center.

    Wiesbaden. 4 for Erland, Dan Tilque, and Dan Blum.

    8. The capital of Bavaria is Germany's third-largest city.
    It hosted the 1972 Summer Olympics, and is the home city of
    such major companies as Siemens and BMW.

    Munich (München). 4 for everyone.

    We've already done the capital of North Rhine - Westphalia;
    the last two questions are about other cities in that state.
    Both are on the Rhine.

    9. This city is not a capital now, but from 1949 to 1990 it was the
    capital of West Germany. It was also the birthplace of
    Beethoven.

    Bonn. 4 for everyone.

    10. This Rhine is the largest city in North Rhine - Westphalia --
    and the 4th-largest in Germany. Its cathedral is the 3rd-tallest
    church -- and the tallest cathedral -- in the world.

    Cologne (Köln). 4 for Erland, Dan Tilque, Dan Blum, and Pete.


    * Game 8, Round 3 - Canadiana History - The CPR

    (Speaking of being transported...)

    Tonight's history round concerns one of the most important projects
    in Canadian history -- the building of the Canadian Pacific Railway.
    It's considered one of the greatest engineering feats of the
    19th century.

    1. Likely the best-known books about the building of the CPR are
    a 2-volume set by historian author Pierre Berton. Name *either
    book*, published in 1970 and 1971.

    "The National Dream", "The Last Spike".

    2. Please decode the rot13 for this question only after you have
    finished with the previous one. Speaking of the CPR's last
    spike, which was in BC, it was hammered into place by CPR
    director Donald Smith in what year?

    1885. (See the specially selected signature quote.)

    Completion of the main track did not mean that the railway was ready
    for use; it had to be used to support the construction of ancillary
    components such as stations and maintenance and fueling facilities.
    It took another 8 months until regular service began in 1886.

    3. The initial CPR board also included an engineer and inventor
    who supervised construction of several railway sections in
    Eastern Canada, although the route he proposed across western
    Canada was not followed. He's also famous for suggesting
    worldwide standard-time zones, and designing Canada's first
    postage stamp. Name him.

    Sir Sandford Fleming.

    The first usage of zone time was the adopting of Greenwich Mean Time
    on all railways in Great British in the 1840s, followed by official
    legal usage in 1880. In 1870 Charles F. Dowd proposed a system of
    time zones for US railways, which became the basis of the time zones
    adopted in North America. Fleming's contribution was to propose
    the worldwide extension of this system.

    4. CPR construction began in the mid-1870s, but speeded up in
    1882 after the company hired an American railway executive
    as general manager. Name this legendary executive, who has
    a street named for him in the northeast part of Toronto.

    William Van Horne.

    Van Horne Av. runs south of and roughly parallel to Finch Av.,
    connecting Leslie St. and Victoria Park Av.

    5. Contracts for the railway were initially granted to a different
    Canadian Pacific railway company in 1873. But they were scrapped
    after Sir John A. Macdonald's government was driven from office
    for what reason?

    The company bribed Macdonald to get them.

    6. A major challenge in building the railway was finding a pass
    through the Selkirk Mountains in eastern BC. That was solved
    when an American surveyor found the pass that bears his name.
    This is also where the Trans-Canada Highway was officially
    opened in 1962. What pass?

    Rogers Pass.

    The highway still uses the pass, but the railway made a shortcut
    under it when it opened the Connaught Tunnel in 1916. It was built
    as a passing point on the single-track main line; but in 1988 the
    double track through this tunnel was reduced to single, allowing
    larger trains to fit, and a separate, longer tunnel was opened to
    replace the other track. This is the Mt. Macdonald Tunnel, the
    longest rail tunnel in the Americas.

    7. Another problem area in eastern BC was the steep grade of the
    track -- up to 4.4% -- near what is now the Alberta border in
    the Kicking Horse Pass. This was solved in 1909 by blasting
    tunnels through two mountains. What's the *name* of these
    tunnels, which are visible from the Trans-Canada Highway?

    The Spiral Tunnels.

    8. In the final years of construction, the railway needed two
    financial bailouts from the federal government to stay in
    business. The 2nd bailout, in 1885, came after the CPR offered
    to transport troops to Saskatchewan to deal with what event?
    Be sufficiently specific.

    The Northwest Rebellion (or the second Riel Rebellion).

    9. What did three CPR workers discover in 1883 on the side of
    Sulphur Mountain in what is now the resort town of Banff?

    Hot springs. 4 for Dan Tilque and Pete.

    You can visit the site today:
    https://pcweb-hhbxe4cbhhdkhwhh.a02.azurefd.net/-/media/lhn-nhs/ab/banff/WET4/visit/Brochures/CB_Brochure_2024-Web-updated.pdf
    But if you want to go in the water, you need to go to one of the
    other hot springs in the general area:
    https://parks.canada.ca/voyage-travel/promotion/sources-springs

    10. The original western terminus of the CPR was Port Moody, BC.
    But not long after the railway was completed, the company decided
    to move the terminus further west to the community of Granville.
    What was Granville renamed in 1886?

    Vancouver. 4 for Dan Tilque and Dan Blum.

    Scores, if there are no errors:

    GAME 8 ROUNDS-> 2 3 TOTALS
    TOPICS-> Geo Can
    Erland Sommarskog 40 0 40
    Dan Tilque 32 8 40
    Dan Blum 32 4 36
    Pete Gayde 28 4 32
    Joshua Kreitzer 24 0 24

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