Question 609: Thats One Spicy Meatball

The recipe for __X__, created by __Y__, is as follows:


"This fire is made by the following arts. From the pine and the certain such evergreen trees inflammable resin is collected. This is rubbed with sulphur and put into tubes of reed, and is blown by men using it with violent and continuous breath. Then in this manner it meets the fire on the tip and catches light and falls like a fiery whirlwind on the faces of the enemies."


The characteristics of __X__, according to mythology is as follows:

• It burned on water, and, according to some interpretations, was ignited by water. In addition, as numerous writers testify, it could be extinguished only by a few substances, such as sand, which deprived it of oxygen, strong vinegar, or old urine, presumably by some sort of chemical reaction.
• It was a liquid substance, and not some sort of projectile, as verified both by descriptions and the very name "liquid fire".
• At sea, it was usually ejected from siphons, although earthenware pots or grenades filled with it or similar substances were also used.
• The discharge of __X___ was accompanied by "thunder" and "much smoke"

An attempt was even conceived to recreate the mechanisms necessary to produce and propagate __X__.

__X__ is believed to have lent __Y__ the ability to maintain military supremacy and ensure it survival, including the salvation of its capital.

X being used by Y

Question:

1) ID X

2) ID Y

Question 586: Raining Supreme

The following is the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for a certain chemical __X__. It was compiled after Nathan Zohner rather precociously described the side-effects of __X__.

The side effects are such:

Dihydrogen monoxide:

• is called "hydroxyl acid", the substance is the major component of acid rain.
• contributes to the "greenhouse effect".
• may cause severe burns.
• is fatal if inhaled.
• contributes to the erosion of our natural landscape.
• accelerates corrosion and rusting of many metals.
• may cause electrical failures and decreased effectiveness of automobile brakes.
• has been found in excised tumors of terminal cancer patients.

Despite the danger, dihydrogen monoxide is often used:

• as an industrial solvent and coolant.
• in nuclear power plants.
• in the production of Styrofoam.
• as a fire retardant.
• in many forms of cruel animal research.
• in the distribution of pesticides. Even after washing, produce remains contaminated by this chemical.
• as an additive in certain "junk-foods" and other food products.

Dedicated to Ridding the World of DHMO (no homosexual reference intended by creators)

THE MSDS SHEET:

IV. FIRE & EXPLOSION DATA

Flash Point: Not applicable

Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable

Flammable limits in air (% by Vol.): Not applicable

Extinguishing Media: Not applicable

Special firefighting procedures: Not applicable

Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazard: Rapid temperature rise of liquid can result in explosive vaporization, particularly if in a sealed container.

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V. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION

Routes of Exposure and Effects of Overexposure

Inhalation
Acute over exposure: Inhalation can result in asphyxiation and is often fatal.
Chronic overexposure: Chronic inhalation overexposure not encountered.

Skin Contact
Acute overexposure: Prolonged but constant contact with liquid may cause a mild dermatitis.
Chronic overexposure: Mild to severe dermatitis.

Skin Absorption
Acute overexposure: No effects noted.
Chronic overexposure: No effects noted.

Eye Contact
Acute overexposure: No effects noted.
Chronic overexposure: No effects noted.

Ingestion
Acute overexposure: Excessive ingestion of liquid form can cause gastric distress and mild diarrhea.
Chronic overexposure: No effects noted.

Emergency and First Aid Procedures
Eyes: None
Skin: None
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air; Provide artificial respiration; Provide oxygen.
Ingestion: None

Notes to Physician: None

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VI. REACTIVITY DATA

Conditions contributing to instability: Exposure to direct current electricity.

Incompatibility: Strong acids and bases can cause rapid heating. Reaction with sodium metal can result in explosion.

Conditions contributing to hazardous polymerization: None

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VII. SPILL or LEAK PROCEDURES

Neutralizing chemicals

None required.

Waste disposal method:

Process contaminated material through treatment plant prior to discharge into environment. Discharge permit may be required.

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VIII. SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION

Ventilation requirements:

Remove hot vapor from environment using local exhaust systems.

Specific personal protective equipment:

Respiratory: None required.

Eyes: Goggles or full face splash shield when dealing with hot liquid.

Hands: Use insulating gloves when extensive exposure to solid state or high temperature liquid state is contemplated.

Other clothing and equipment: Use heat protective garment when exposed to large quantities of heated vapor.

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IX. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS

Other handling and storage requirements:

A high pressure containment vessel should be used for the vapor at high temperatures.

Do not allow filled, closed containers to solidify as compound expands upon freezing.

SO:

1) ID X

2) For #brownie points, ID why this garnered so much attention.

Question 563 d: Which Century Are You Living In?

1

2

X? Is there anything more to identify?

Connect 1 and 2.
Tell me what that is and then connect that to X.
Id X and explain the title if you want.
Btw, that's my interpretation of what X would look like :P

PAIn in the...in more ways than one

If Nihar's the boss, and Sebin and Pranav play truant, then the other woman in the office has to be...

Smirk.

I'm sure you'll don't want an image of that.

Also, clarification, at work, I'm most likely to

Pai, on the other hand...also sleeps.

But in a way that's entirely different.

Once again, I'm sure you'll don't want an image of that.

Heh.



PS: if you do want an image of that, what in heavens name is wrong with you?

Question 473.f: Beats any sword, doesn't it?

Given below is the biological process of the synthesis of __X__, discovered by __Y__.
Although __Y__ was credited with its discovery, he wasn't the original discoverer. 


The use of bread with a blue mould (possibly __X__) as a means of treating suppurating wounds was a staple of folk medicine in Europe since the Middle Ages. The first published reference appears in the publication of the Royal Society in 1875, by John Tyndall (of the famous Tyndall Effect). Ernest Duchesne documented it in an 1897 paper, which was not accepted by the Institut Pasteur because of his youth.


In March 2000, doctors at the San Juan de Dios Hospital in San José, Costa Rica published the manuscripts of the Costa Rican scientist and medical doctor Clodomiro (Clorito) Picado Twight (1887–1944). They reported Picado's observations on the inhibitory actions of __X___between 1915 and 1927. Picado reported his discovery to the Paris Academy of Sciences, yet did not patent it, even though his investigations started years before __Y___.


Plenty of theme and answers clues, also workoutable from the name.


This is also the second last question of the theme round. All answers to be displayed by Sunday Morning, and the theme unveiled as well.

Question 473.b: She got them sweating bullets

ID the lady and what she is holding

Question 396: Adam's adversity

Connect the pictures to a word, or an element.


(whats she holding up)


(His name is a variation of the term)



(needs no explanation)

Question 367: From School to School of thought, Holmes.

Connect the 5

not an exhaustive list