Amazing Race Season 2 - Checkpoint 2

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Amazing Race Season 2 - Checkpoint 2

Postby Godly Paladin » Thu Nov 18, 2004 10:19 am

All right, the smoke has cleared and the following racers are still standing:

Mangafanatic
SManBeyond
Swordguy
Smartypants
Sunako
Dark Angel
Zane
ZiP
termyt

The following racers have been eliminated:

Pumpkinkorn52
Mr_Anderson

I feel like I should explain why these racers have been eliminated. Mr_Anderson posted a fact that had already been used, (by Dark Angel, I believe) and never changed it. I sent him a PM and posted a warning on the thread, so I believe I gave him ample time and warning.

Although there is no fixed ending or starting times, I think that Pumpkinkorn has had more than enough time to check in.

A final note: remember, we want facts that are geographical and relevant to modern times. Examples: (not a definitive list)

-Population
-Area
-Largest Cities
-Major Religion

And you cannot post facts that have already been posted, so remember to check the other racer's entries before making your own fact.

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And the next country is...

SUDAN!!!

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Let's get it on! GO GO GO GO GO GO!
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Postby Mangafanatic » Thu Nov 18, 2004 11:46 am

The capital of Sudan is Khartoum.

Source: http://www.allyoucanread.com/capital.asp?id=161


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Every year in Uganda, innumerable children simply. . . disappear. These children all stolen under the cover of darkness from their homes and impressed into the guerilla armies of the LRA [Lord's Resistance Army]. In the deserts of Uganda, they are forced to witness the mindless slaughter of other children until they themselves can do nothing but kill. Kill. These children, generally ranging from ages 5-12, are brainwashed into murdering in the name of the resistance and into stealing other children from their beds to suffer the same fate.

Because of this genocide of innocence, hundred and hundreds of children live every night sleeping in public places miles from their homes, because they know that if the do not-- they will disappear. They will become just another number in this genocide to which the international community has chosen to turn a blind eye. They will become, in affect, invisible-- Invisible Children.

But there are those who are trying to fight against this slaughter of Uganda's children. They fight to protect these "invisible children." Please, help them help a country full of children who know nothing by fear. Help save the innocence. For more information concerning how you can help and how you can get an incredible video about this horrific reality, visit the Invisible Children home page.
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Postby Godly Paladin » Thu Nov 18, 2004 11:54 am

Osaka levels with Termyt 1-1! Yeah!
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Postby Jasdero » Thu Nov 18, 2004 12:39 pm

Sudan has a total population of some 32.6 million (in mid-2002).

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Postby ZiP » Thu Nov 18, 2004 12:57 pm

Sudan has a total area of 2,505,800 sq km (967,500 sq mi)

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Postby Swordguy » Thu Nov 18, 2004 1:02 pm

sudan is the largest country in Africa; dominated by the Nile and its tributaries

http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/su.html
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Postby Godly Paladin » Thu Nov 18, 2004 1:39 pm

Very good. So far no problemos...
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Postby Mangafanatic » Thu Nov 18, 2004 4:17 pm

So, um, where's Termyt? He'd better not let himself get eliminated in a second round. How anti-climatic would that be?
Every year in Uganda, innumerable children simply. . . disappear. These children all stolen under the cover of darkness from their homes and impressed into the guerilla armies of the LRA [Lord's Resistance Army]. In the deserts of Uganda, they are forced to witness the mindless slaughter of other children until they themselves can do nothing but kill. Kill. These children, generally ranging from ages 5-12, are brainwashed into murdering in the name of the resistance and into stealing other children from their beds to suffer the same fate.

Because of this genocide of innocence, hundred and hundreds of children live every night sleeping in public places miles from their homes, because they know that if the do not-- they will disappear. They will become just another number in this genocide to which the international community has chosen to turn a blind eye. They will become, in affect, invisible-- Invisible Children.

But there are those who are trying to fight against this slaughter of Uganda's children. They fight to protect these "invisible children." Please, help them help a country full of children who know nothing by fear. Help save the innocence. For more information concerning how you can help and how you can get an incredible video about this horrific reality, visit the Invisible Children home page.
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Postby Godly Paladin » Thu Nov 18, 2004 5:20 pm

Very anti-climactic.
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Postby Mr. SmartyPants » Thu Nov 18, 2004 6:06 pm

their currency is the Sudanese dinar

from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sudan
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Postby Godly Paladin » Thu Nov 18, 2004 6:21 pm

Thank you, Smartypants.

Now where's Smanbeyond? He's usually prompt at this sort of thing.
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Postby Mr. SmartyPants » Thu Nov 18, 2004 7:32 pm

I Summon You Smanbeyond!!!!!
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Postby Mr_Anderson » Thu Nov 18, 2004 9:01 pm

sry -.-; i didn't look through the thread
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Postby SManBeyond » Thu Nov 18, 2004 9:03 pm

Wow, I can't believe I'm late...

Sudan's coastline measures 853 km.

Source: http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/su.html
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Postby Mangafanatic » Thu Nov 18, 2004 9:10 pm

Ack! Where the heck is Termyt!? He's gonna end our rivalry before I even get warmed up!
Every year in Uganda, innumerable children simply. . . disappear. These children all stolen under the cover of darkness from their homes and impressed into the guerilla armies of the LRA [Lord's Resistance Army]. In the deserts of Uganda, they are forced to witness the mindless slaughter of other children until they themselves can do nothing but kill. Kill. These children, generally ranging from ages 5-12, are brainwashed into murdering in the name of the resistance and into stealing other children from their beds to suffer the same fate.

Because of this genocide of innocence, hundred and hundreds of children live every night sleeping in public places miles from their homes, because they know that if the do not-- they will disappear. They will become just another number in this genocide to which the international community has chosen to turn a blind eye. They will become, in affect, invisible-- Invisible Children.

But there are those who are trying to fight against this slaughter of Uganda's children. They fight to protect these "invisible children." Please, help them help a country full of children who know nothing by fear. Help save the innocence. For more information concerning how you can help and how you can get an incredible video about this horrific reality, visit the Invisible Children home page.
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Postby termyt » Fri Nov 19, 2004 4:39 am

You'd like to think that, wouldn't you, Osaka. Fear not, friends, I'm still here and I'm checking in.

The Sudanese literacy rate is at 61.1% for the entire population.

That fact also comes from our friends at the CIA.
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Postby PumpkinKoRn52 » Fri Nov 19, 2004 5:35 am

yeah, I forgot. Sorry about that. Enjoy the game.
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Postby Godly Paladin » Fri Nov 19, 2004 7:05 am

Ah, the rivalry lives on... You guys aren't going to hurt each other, are you? :lol:

All facts are legitimate. This round is going very smoothly!

Dark Angel and Zane are going to have to fight it out for the last spot!
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Postby Mangafanatic » Fri Nov 19, 2004 7:09 am

Godly Paladin wrote:Ah, the rivalry lives on... You guys aren't going to hurt each other, are you? :lol:


Hurt eachother? I woudn't have dreamed of it.



But since you brought it up. . . .


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Every year in Uganda, innumerable children simply. . . disappear. These children all stolen under the cover of darkness from their homes and impressed into the guerilla armies of the LRA [Lord's Resistance Army]. In the deserts of Uganda, they are forced to witness the mindless slaughter of other children until they themselves can do nothing but kill. Kill. These children, generally ranging from ages 5-12, are brainwashed into murdering in the name of the resistance and into stealing other children from their beds to suffer the same fate.

Because of this genocide of innocence, hundred and hundreds of children live every night sleeping in public places miles from their homes, because they know that if the do not-- they will disappear. They will become just another number in this genocide to which the international community has chosen to turn a blind eye. They will become, in affect, invisible-- Invisible Children.

But there are those who are trying to fight against this slaughter of Uganda's children. They fight to protect these "invisible children." Please, help them help a country full of children who know nothing by fear. Help save the innocence. For more information concerning how you can help and how you can get an incredible video about this horrific reality, visit the Invisible Children home page.
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Postby Godly Paladin » Fri Nov 19, 2004 9:32 am

Seriously, though, I'd like to see what would happen in an Osaka vs. Termyt Pong battle.
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Postby termyt » Fri Nov 19, 2004 11:11 am

We'll see what dirty tricks Osaka has in store for me soon enough, but fear not fans! I will overcome!
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Postby Godly Paladin » Fri Nov 19, 2004 4:49 pm

What's with all of you guys taking Ashley's avatar? It's confusing! (not to mention annoying.)
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Postby ZiP » Fri Nov 19, 2004 5:15 pm

it's a thread spoof, anwyays is checkpoint 3 coming out tonight? Or are we only doing this on certain days??
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Postby Godly Paladin » Fri Nov 19, 2004 5:46 pm

It's coming in when either Dark Angel or Zane checks in, or if neither of them check in by noon tomorrow.
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Postby ZiP » Fri Nov 19, 2004 6:20 pm

wait, so this could come at 3:00 in the morning??
I'm not allowed to stay up that late =(
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Postby Mangafanatic » Fri Nov 19, 2004 8:50 pm

Godly Paladin wrote:What's with all of you guys taking Ashley's avatar? It's confusing! (not to mention annoying.)


It is somewhat confusing. . .:eh:
Every year in Uganda, innumerable children simply. . . disappear. These children all stolen under the cover of darkness from their homes and impressed into the guerilla armies of the LRA [Lord's Resistance Army]. In the deserts of Uganda, they are forced to witness the mindless slaughter of other children until they themselves can do nothing but kill. Kill. These children, generally ranging from ages 5-12, are brainwashed into murdering in the name of the resistance and into stealing other children from their beds to suffer the same fate.

Because of this genocide of innocence, hundred and hundreds of children live every night sleeping in public places miles from their homes, because they know that if the do not-- they will disappear. They will become just another number in this genocide to which the international community has chosen to turn a blind eye. They will become, in affect, invisible-- Invisible Children.

But there are those who are trying to fight against this slaughter of Uganda's children. They fight to protect these "invisible children." Please, help them help a country full of children who know nothing by fear. Help save the innocence. For more information concerning how you can help and how you can get an incredible video about this horrific reality, visit the Invisible Children home page.
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Postby Godly Paladin » Sat Nov 20, 2004 11:44 am

ZiP wrote:wait, so this could come at 3:00 in the morning??
I'm not allowed to stay up that late =(


I'm not going to stay up until 3 in the morning, either! :lol: No, the checkpoints will come in at sane hours, like lunchtime and the evening.

However, in the final round, the last two contestants trade facts with increasingly short time controls until one of them can't answer. In the first season that went on until about 3 AM, yes.

To everyone: Remember that as people get eliminated you'll have less and less time to check in!
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Postby Mangafanatic » Sat Nov 20, 2004 12:47 pm

3 am!? Okay, I think I need a nap.
Every year in Uganda, innumerable children simply. . . disappear. These children all stolen under the cover of darkness from their homes and impressed into the guerilla armies of the LRA [Lord's Resistance Army]. In the deserts of Uganda, they are forced to witness the mindless slaughter of other children until they themselves can do nothing but kill. Kill. These children, generally ranging from ages 5-12, are brainwashed into murdering in the name of the resistance and into stealing other children from their beds to suffer the same fate.

Because of this genocide of innocence, hundred and hundreds of children live every night sleeping in public places miles from their homes, because they know that if the do not-- they will disappear. They will become just another number in this genocide to which the international community has chosen to turn a blind eye. They will become, in affect, invisible-- Invisible Children.

But there are those who are trying to fight against this slaughter of Uganda's children. They fight to protect these "invisible children." Please, help them help a country full of children who know nothing by fear. Help save the innocence. For more information concerning how you can help and how you can get an incredible video about this horrific reality, visit the Invisible Children home page.
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Postby ZiP » Sat Nov 20, 2004 12:54 pm

*Wipes sweat off brow*
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Postby Godly Paladin » Sat Nov 20, 2004 12:56 pm

*laughs evily*

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