Got a question for everyone that's currently stumping me at work. Any help much appreciated
The largest possible circle is drawn to fit inside a square of side 20cm. 4 identical small circles just fit into the gaps in the four corners. Find the diameters of the small circles
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- Wed Jan 28, 2015 7:52 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Maths Club
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3619
- Wed Aug 13, 2014 2:22 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Come on down - The Game Show Story
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2043
Re: Come on down - The Game Show Story
It most definitely was. Rachel tweeted that Countdown was going to be featured on the show at some point during the series
- Thu Jul 03, 2014 8:58 pm
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Apterous World Cup 2014 - Group results & Round of 16
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3569
Re: Apterous World Cup 2014 - Group results & Round of 16
I managed to keep up with tradition and ensured that England went out on penalties
- Fri Mar 21, 2014 8:12 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Peter Lee
- Replies: 31
- Views: 13372
Re: Peter Lee
Very sad news. Was a top bloke when I played him last year and got me reasonably sozzled in the bar afterwards even though I had beat him. RIP Peter
- Wed Nov 27, 2013 3:23 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Geeks
- Replies: 12
- Views: 6952
Re: Geeks
Kirk asked me but I refused- didn't see how I could possibly come out with any dignity or credibility. Haven't seen it yet but judging by the adverts I was probably right
- Tue Nov 05, 2013 2:31 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Jobs?
- Replies: 34
- Views: 11439
Re: Jobs?
Gaoler
- Mon Feb 18, 2013 4:16 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: B'day Championship Spoilers For Monday February 18th 2013
- Replies: 52
- Views: 13646
Re: B'day Championship Spoilers For Monday February 18th 201
Not truly 27 as they both missed the first conundrum
- Thu Feb 14, 2013 11:04 am
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: B'day Championship Spoilers For Wednesday February 13th 2013
- Replies: 44
- Views: 11866
Re: B'day Championship Spoilers For Wednesday February 13th
Nothing worse than a disallowed blowjob
- Wed Feb 13, 2013 3:26 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: B'day Championship Spoilers For Wednesday February 13th 2013
- Replies: 44
- Views: 11866
Re: B'day Championship Spoilers For Wednesday February 13th
That was sexy stuff chaps
- Wed Feb 13, 2013 3:16 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: B'day Championship Spoilers For Wednesday February 13th 2013
- Replies: 44
- Views: 11866
Re: B'day Championship Spoilers For Wednesday February 13th
Think you're right Jordan great game so far
- Mon Feb 11, 2013 6:34 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Birthday Championship Spoilers For Monday February 11th 2013
- Replies: 28
- Views: 8414
Re: Birthday Championship Spoilers For Monday February 11th
Conor is right- I spotted DIASTOLE and plumped for a vowel, JR is much better than me at spotting 9s. Got to say well played to Jonathan he put me under pressure which forced a few mistakes and risks. Was glad in the end to get the conundrum and save a bit of pride. Generally i was so happy to be ta...
- Mon Feb 11, 2013 4:01 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Ask Graeme?
- Replies: 1743
- Views: 766633
Re: Ask Graeme?
Who gave the worst winning performance?
- Mon Feb 11, 2013 3:59 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: Co:Leam - 28th September 2013
- Replies: 55
- Views: 30363
Re: Co:Leam - 28th September 2013
Depending on where Leicester are playing I might be there. Good to see another one in the Midlands
- Fri Feb 01, 2013 4:38 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Birthday Championship Spoilers For Friday February 1st 2013
- Replies: 62
- Views: 15105
Re: Birthday Championship Spoilers For Friday February 1st 2
Or the alternative (sadly invalid) nickname of BEVINATORRyan Taylor wrote:Ditto! An opportunity missed. Double max game so far? (Round 3 btw Adam for the pedantic among us).Adam Gillard wrote:Can't believe Kirk didn't go with his nickname! (R2?, BEVATRON)
- Fri Jan 18, 2013 4:00 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Friday January 18th 2013 (Birthday R32 Game 1)
- Replies: 26
- Views: 6397
Re: Spoilers for Friday January 18th 2012 (Birthday R32 Game
Good game which swung back and forth like a tennis match. Well done Peter and Tom. Question to you guys: Did the conundrum stump you both as it was already a word in itself? Mauro Yes Mauro. All i could think of for about 15s was 'Isn't parotitis a word?' Will be interesting to see if they go down ...
- Fri Jan 18, 2013 3:07 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Friday January 18th 2013 (Birthday R32 Game 1)
- Replies: 26
- Views: 6397
Re: Spoilers for Friday January 18th 2012 (Birthday R32 Game
I could have had CABRIOS in the ROBOTICS round as well
- Tue Oct 09, 2012 1:11 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: COUNTDOWN 30TH CHAMPIONSHIP
- Replies: 243
- Views: 56730
Re: COUNTDOWN 30TH CHAMPIONSHIP
Fuck me
- Wed Dec 07, 2011 3:47 pm
- Forum: Other game shows
- Topic: Pointless Series 5
- Replies: 216
- Views: 42980
Re: Pointless Series 5
They rang me on Monday, I have an audition tomorrowMartin Bishop wrote:Has anyone else applied for the next series? Me and a friend from my pub quiz team put in an application a couple of weeks ago. Haven't heard anything yet.
- Thu May 12, 2011 7:20 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Eurovision 2011
- Replies: 131
- Views: 15955
Re: Eurovision 2011
Belgium, Nil Points
- Fri Mar 18, 2011 11:33 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: C4C Poker Tourneys on Pokerstars
- Replies: 167
- Views: 22513
Re: C4C Poker Tourneys on Pokerstars
I can do Sunday
- Tue Mar 08, 2011 1:47 pm
- Forum: Games and Puzzles
- Topic: FIFA 11
- Replies: 18
- Views: 4277
Re: FIFA 11
I have fifa 11 and an xbox. I will play a league with you, Charlie!
- Fri Mar 04, 2011 4:11 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Friday March 4th 2011
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2637
Re: Spoilers For Friday March 4th 2011
SINKABLE was in R13 as well
- Fri Feb 25, 2011 8:40 am
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Apterous Masters 2011
- Replies: 167
- Views: 30091
- Tue Feb 22, 2011 3:25 pm
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Apterous Masters 2011
- Replies: 167
- Views: 30091
Re: Apterous Masters 2011
Karen and I will play to an exciting climax tonight after these babies last night
Karen Pearson 92-88 Tom Rowell
Karen Pearson 68-102 Tom Rowell
Karen Pearson 92-88 Tom Rowell
Karen Pearson 68-102 Tom Rowell
- Wed Feb 02, 2011 5:30 pm
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Apterous Masters 2011
- Replies: 167
- Views: 30091
Re: Apterous Masters 2011
I would like to try for a masters as well please
- Mon Jan 24, 2011 4:34 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Monday January 24th 2011
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3643
Re: Spoilers For Monday January 24th 2011
ENACTOR was a beater in one of the rounds as well
- Sun Jan 09, 2011 2:21 am
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Apterous Winter Closed Round 4
- Replies: 57
- Views: 12698
Re: Apterous Winter Closed Round 4
I played Lesley in the speed
Lesley Hines 75-115 Tom Rowell
and the main event
Lesley Hines 107-89 Tom Rowell
Lesley Hines 102-70 Tom Rowell
Lesley Hines 75-115 Tom Rowell
and the main event
Lesley Hines 107-89 Tom Rowell
Lesley Hines 102-70 Tom Rowell
- Fri Jan 07, 2011 6:21 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: The C4C Football Thread
- Replies: 1265
- Views: 213400
Re: The C4C Football Thread
I feel that Larsen needs a more experienced Director of Football figure to help him run his team.
- Wed Jan 05, 2011 2:02 pm
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: aptoSOS - Simulation of a Series
- Replies: 221
- Views: 38071
Re: aptoSOS - Simulation of a Series
i will get on to it chaps
- Sun Dec 12, 2010 1:59 am
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Apterous Winter Closed Round 3
- Replies: 58
- Views: 13424
Re: Apterous Winter Closed Round 3
Jim and I played last week i forgot to post
http://www.apterous.org/viewgame.php?game=355671
Rowell 69-59 Bentley
http://www.apterous.org/viewgame.php?game=355671
Rowell 69-59 Bentley
- Thu Dec 09, 2010 10:58 pm
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Apterous Winter Closed Round 2
- Replies: 74
- Views: 17583
Re: Apterous Winter Closed Round 2
For the reelvant tourney
Tom Rowell2-0 Miriam Nussbaum
http://www.apterous.org/viewgame.php?game=357505
http://www.apterous.org/viewgame.php?game=357498
Tom Rowell2-0 Miriam Nussbaum
http://www.apterous.org/viewgame.php?game=357505
http://www.apterous.org/viewgame.php?game=357498
- Fri Dec 03, 2010 4:58 pm
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Apterous Winter Closed Round 1
- Replies: 89
- Views: 22029
- Tue Nov 23, 2010 2:15 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Tuesday November 23rd 2010
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4148
Re: Spoilers For Tuesday November 23rd 2010
Hull's Hairy HobgoblinGavin Chipper wrote:This sounds like a game.Ryan Taylor wrote:I've been called worse.James Robinson wrote:P.S. Ryan, if you hate that nickname, please say so.
- Mon Nov 15, 2010 1:39 pm
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Apterous Winter Tournament sign-up
- Replies: 64
- Views: 13629
Re: Apterous Winter Tournament sign-up
I will enter all please
- Tue Nov 02, 2010 9:41 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Octochamp stats
- Replies: 38
- Views: 4877
Re: Octochamp stats
A few tweaks to mine, Charlie. I didn't have any crucials, i actually got 1/2 nines and i was 24 when I filmed it.
- Wed Oct 20, 2010 3:10 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday 20 October 2010
- Replies: 21
- Views: 4044
Re: Spoilers for Wednesday 20 October 2010
That certainly wasn't groovy babyLiam Tiernan wrote:Just checked in slow-mo and the challenger had definitely beaten Jack to the conundrum but didn't have his finger on the buzzer! Ouch.
- Thu Oct 14, 2010 3:09 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Thursday October 14th 2010
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3893
Re: Spoilers For Thursday October 14th 2010
Jack Hurst is my favourite contestant ever
- Tue Oct 12, 2010 4:05 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Tuesday October 12th 2010
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3488
Re: Spoilers For Tuesday October 12th 2010
At least my worrying that he might get the magical 112 went out the window quite early on... what a great game that will go down in aptohistory
- Mon Oct 04, 2010 12:11 am
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Bug reports
- Replies: 2157
- Views: 499380
Re: Bug reports
since apterous changed to a shiny new exterior i can't log in
- Tue Sep 21, 2010 3:15 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Tuesday September 21st 2010
- Replies: 33
- Views: 7207
Re: Spoilers For Tuesday September 21st 2010
It was very HansfordianJackHurst wrote:Wow, I actually found today's episode quite uncomfortable to watch. Nice performance again Eoin, but why on earth did you feel the need to buzz so quickly?!
Re: GNR
You may or may not be interested to know i completed the course today in 2 hours 56 minutes, being narrowly beaten by a man carrying a fridge.
Re: GNR
I think you'll find I donated last night after seeing your link on the newsfeed of Facebook. Where are the thanks? I hope you collapse and die running it. Yes thank you very much Ryan. I will bring you some cake at CoLei in return for your generosity Is it the banana cake. Because if it isn't then ...
Re: GNR
Yes thank you very much Ryan. I will bring you some cake at CoLei in return for your generosityRyan Taylor wrote:I think you'll find I donated last night after seeing your link on the newsfeed of Facebook. Where are the thanks? I hope you collapse and die running it.
GNR
Hello all, I would like to bring to your attention that I will be carrying the apterous flag in this weekend's Great North Run. I am running for St John ambulance and hope to be sponsored so I can recoup for them some of the money that Portsmouth FC still owe them. If you would like to donate, then ...
- Wed Sep 15, 2010 9:56 pm
- Forum: Other game shows
- Topic: Pointles Series 3
- Replies: 191
- Views: 28657
Re: Pointless Series 3
I absolutely cannot handle the fact that 72 people out of 100 in this country doesn't know we went to war with the krauts
- Wed Sep 15, 2010 3:10 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday 15th September 2010
- Replies: 38
- Views: 6591
Re: Spoilers for Wednesday 15th September 2010
That was very good Eoin well done!
- Wed Sep 15, 2010 2:44 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday 15th September 2010
- Replies: 38
- Views: 6591
Re: Spoilers for Wednesday 15th September 2010
Can't help thinking RR should have worn a more appropriate dress in front of a minor
- Mon Sep 13, 2010 2:36 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Monday September 13th 2010
- Replies: 29
- Views: 6450
Re: Spoilers For Monday September 13th 2010
FIBROUS as a beater in rd 4
- Thu Sep 09, 2010 12:52 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: CoLei3 - Saturday 16 October 2010
- Replies: 129
- Views: 29442
Re: CoLei3 - Saturday 16 October 2010
Right then, I will be coming but I will only play if you are short of numbers or as a standby as I have to dash off to the immensely important Leicester v Hull match at 3pm. i will return for social events afterwards. So if you need a right hand man Mr Clayton I can perform that role (badly) for you
- Mon Sep 06, 2010 3:24 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Monday September 6th 2010
- Replies: 25
- Views: 4433
Re: Spoilers For Monday September 6th 2010
Oh how i wish i had applied in time for series 62!
- Thu Sep 02, 2010 2:33 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for 2nd September 2010 (AND ALSO SEP 1st)
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3395
Re: Spoilers for 2nd September 2010 (AND ALSO SEP 1st)
not today'sMichael Wallace wrote:I haven't seen any of this guy's shows. If I were to watch one, which would you recommend for me to get the best feel for his awesome-ness?
- Thu Sep 02, 2010 12:50 pm
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Feature requests
- Replies: 1956
- Views: 481484
Re: Feature requests
It would be cool if you got an item for beating your opponent by exactly double their score
- Tue Aug 31, 2010 3:51 pm
- Forum: Other game shows
- Topic: Pointles Series 3
- Replies: 191
- Views: 28657
Pointles Series 3
That bird on it today is possibly the most beautiful creature I have ever seen
- Mon Aug 30, 2010 3:18 pm
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Ascension
- Replies: 32
- Views: 4455
Re: Ascension
Hi I'm Tom Rowell, when a new feature comes out I don't bother to appreciate it or comment on it any way, I just demand more features. Also I'm a racist homophobe. In other news, I've definitely had REVALUED twice now. And CASSOWARY. And CONNIVING. Anyway, you get the picture. Great feature though!...
- Sun Aug 29, 2010 3:55 pm
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Ascension
- Replies: 32
- Views: 4455
Re: Ascension
We need a list to see how far up the mountain everyone has got and to see what percentage of conundrums they have solved to that point
- Thu Aug 26, 2010 3:14 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Thursday August 26th 2010
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1722
Re: Spoilers For Thursday August 26th 2010
HUMORAL in one of the early rounds
- Mon Aug 23, 2010 3:36 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: CountMax errors
- Replies: 727
- Views: 92510
Re: CountMax errors
While playing Kirky yesterday I had SWELLEST rejected but the master reckons it should be in.
- Mon Aug 23, 2010 3:33 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers For Monday August 23rd 2010
- Replies: 30
- Views: 3791
Re: Spoilers For Monday August 23rd 2010
Thanks for all the compliments chaps, nearly messed it up!! Still can't believe I missed the 9 as I thought it was were but for some reason decided I only had 1 n to use when i had 2! You are right about Jean I sat next to her in the audience for tomorrow's show and she would have won that so it see...
- Sun Aug 22, 2010 5:20 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: The C4C Football Thread
- Replies: 1265
- Views: 213400
Re: The C4C Football Thread
Im glad Joe Cole got sent off last week now I had to swap him out on Friday for Andy Carroll!
- Mon Aug 16, 2010 8:57 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: The C4C Football Thread
- Replies: 1265
- Views: 213400
Re: The C4C Football Thread
Me too it might be closed because of the game tonightAdam Gillard wrote:I just tried to join the H2H league but it said it wasn't accepting any new entries. So I guess I missed the boat on that one. Still, I'm top of the normal league after the first day. Probably be the first and last time, but still...