I would say “No.” to the answer “NO” for the symbol for Nobelium. I would accept “No”. If both letters are capitalized, it means two different elements – Nitrogen and Oxygen (which is the formula for Nitric Oxide, NO, as stated in the comic). You know, Nobelium’s symbol is Capital “N” and lowercase “O” (o).
Sometimes when a student of mine would casually (sloppily?) reply to a Yes-or-No question and say, “No-ah”, I would start naming other biblical people like “(Noah), Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, …”
Imagine over 3 years ago
Will you take “No” for an answer? No.
danketaz Premium Member over 3 years ago
What is the abbreviation for number.
Gent over 3 years ago
Oh NO!
rshive over 3 years ago
Having worked in fertilizer plants, NO is to be avoided.
in-dubio-pro-rainbow over 3 years ago
What’s the name of the Dr. that got into a conflict of interest with James Bond?
Doug K over 3 years ago
I would say “No.” to the answer “NO” for the symbol for Nobelium. I would accept “No”. If both letters are capitalized, it means two different elements – Nitrogen and Oxygen (which is the formula for Nitric Oxide, NO, as stated in the comic). You know, Nobelium’s symbol is Capital “N” and lowercase “O” (o).
Kaputnik over 3 years ago
And if it’s a question about a traditional Japanese form of drama, you might take Noh for an answer.
LOLBeth over 3 years ago
Name a two-letter abbreviation for “North”.
InTraining Premium Member over 3 years ago
so, Horace, they are all just a bunch of no-it-alls…!
Doug K over 3 years ago
Sometimes when a student of mine would casually (sloppily?) reply to a Yes-or-No question and say, “No-ah”, I would start naming other biblical people like “(Noah), Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, …”
gammaguy over 3 years ago
I will not take “neigh” for an answer.
gammaguy over 3 years ago
If you won’t take ‘no’ for an answer, will you take it for a ride in your boat?
Doctor Toon over 3 years ago
Would you be willing to give up coffee, Horace?
BlueFin Premium Member over 3 years ago
Do you enjoy your time as a chairman now, Horace?
6th Billiard Ball Student over 3 years ago
Hey, what about the NO people of New Orleans?