Dwarf's Tenuous Links

[pebbly]

Gamp,Rain

 

[Dwarf]

When it Rains, one might put up an umbrella. A Gamp is a colloquial, primarily British, term for an umbrella.

Nice try, but too easy. Try again.

 

[pebbly]

Cheese , twirl

 

[Dwarf]

Cheese is a generic term given to a diverse group of milk-based food products. Twirl is a food product made by Cadbury's, and is made of milk chocolate, sold in packs of 2 bars.

 

[pebbly]

i was thinking more of the buy out of Cadburys by Kraft, but you're explanation is good enough

 

[pebbly]

Bessemer, Boron

 

[Dwarf]

A quick one, this. I shall come up with something a bit more tenuous later.

OK. Here is the link: Both of these words start with the letter B.

 

[Dwarf]

OK, a more tenuous link.

In steel-making, the Bessemer process is a means to remove impurities from iron (the chief component of steel) through oxidation. In electronics, the chief components of semi-conductors is silicon. In order to become a semi-conductor, an impurity needs to be added to change its electronic property and conductivity. In the case of silicon, this can be Boron.

 

[Dwarf]

Lies, United Nations

The Norwegian politician, Trygve Lie, was the first Secretary-General of the United Nations.

 

[pebbly]

OK, a more tenuous link.

In steel-making, the Bessemer process is a means to remove impurities from iron (the chief component of steel) through oxidation. In electronics, the chief components of semi-conductors is silicon. In order to become a semi-conductor, an impurity needs to be added to change its electronic property and conductivity. In the case of silicon, this can be Boron.

quite correct Dwarf

Shaw, Norman

 

[Dwarf]

Switching the words around, we have Norman Shaw. The Norman Shaw Buildings were formerly known as New Scotland Yard.

Norman Shaw Buildings - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

[pebbly]

Another good explanation Dwarf, but not correct this time, Shaw [as in Oldham] was the manufacturing site of Norman Cabin Cruisers

 

[Dwarf]

It just goes to show that there can be multiple links between seemingly unrelated words.

 

[pebbly]

Grosholtz,Curtius

 

[Dwarf]

Madame Tussauds. Grossholtz was the maiden name of Anna Marie Tussaud. She worked as housekeeper for Dr. Philippe Curtius (she called him uncle). He was a skilled artist, working in wax. She learnt much from him, and the rest is history. Marie Grossholtz - Discussion and Encyclopedia Article. Who is Marie Grossholtz? What is Marie Grossholtz? Where is Marie Grossholtz? Definition of Marie Grossholtz. Meaning of Marie Grossholtz.

 

[Dwarf]

Brainiac, Tickle

Jon Tickle was one of the presenters on the British TV show Brainiac: Science Abuse.

 

[pebbly]

Very good Dwarf 10/10

 

[Dwarf]

Shadow, Fairytale

Shadow was the name of a Fairytale by Hans Christian Andersen

Pairs, Rainmakers

Word sound-alike Pair/Pare. From Tanzania, the Pare were also known as Rainmakers.

 

[Dwarf]

Scorpion, Me!

My star sign is Scorpio, the scorpion.

 

[pebbly]

Scorpion, Me!

My star sign is Scorpio, the scorpion.

Is that cheating :roflmao:

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