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Q153: Professors

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Jolyon Wagg
Member
#1 · Posted: 14 Mar 2007 21:43
There are two substances which are self named by professors in the book.

Which two professors are these and what are the substances they name after themselves? Title of albums too also please!
toydreamer
Member
#2 · Posted: 14 Mar 2007 22:08
1st.
Tintin and the Shooting Star. Professor Phostle names the metal in the meteor as "Phostlite", humble fellow that he is.

2nd one is... (hopefully i can think of this...and update before others.)

Moderator Note: Tut tut! That wasn't very sporting now, was it? You've effectively tried to hog the points without having prepared a complete solution, while spoiling it for someone who may be trying to get the whole answer by themselves. Your enthusiasm is appreciated, but please try and be fair to everyone.
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edcharlesadams
Trivia Challenge Score Keeper
#3 · Posted: 15 Mar 2007 13:17
Players are reminded that, as per Rule 4, they may only attempt to answer a question once.

Ed
Captain Chester
Member
#4 · Posted: 15 Mar 2007 18:43
Phostlite and Calcucolor

CC
Jolyon Wagg
Member
#5 · Posted: 15 Mar 2007 19:06
No not calcucolor, this is a substance I am thinking of.

Phostlite is correct though
edcharlesadams
Trivia Challenge Score Keeper
#6 · Posted: 15 Mar 2007 23:21
It's been 24 hours, so time for a clue please Mr Wagg.

Ed
toydreamer
Member
#7 · Posted: 15 Mar 2007 23:43
Apologies for the rule breaking. :) Of course I wouldn't have updated it if someone else had got the second one. :) and i also see it now as a double guess. Doh! (or should i say blistering barnacles)

This is the problem when trying to solve the questions from work and being away from my books. I'm not sure it would give the right impression if i brought my Tintin books in - would make work more fun though :)

I'm guessing i can have a second guess after the clue... bring it on. :)
Jolyon Wagg
Member
#8 · Posted: 16 Mar 2007 10:27
Well the clue for the second one is it is used in conjuction with a nuclear motor
edcharlesadams
Trivia Challenge Score Keeper
#9 · Posted: 16 Mar 2007 16:00
toydreamer
I'm guessing i can have a second guess after the clue... bring it on. :)

From https://www.tintinologist.org/forums/index.php?action=vthread&forum=13& topic=1418 -
04. Each player is allowed 1 attempt per question.

Sorry!

Ed
Ranko
Member
#10 · Posted: 16 Mar 2007 16:55
Hello all,

Phostlite - Decimus Phostle. The Shooting Star
Calculon - Cuthbert Calculus. Destinatin Moon
(This is the silicon based substance Calculus invents to combat the high temperatures produced by the rockets nuclear motor)

I will buy your policy if that's correct, Mr. Wagg :-)

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