Where in the world are the “doldrums”?
Correct answer: The Equator
aims
the phrase "becalmed in the doldrums" is mentioned in "Ruddigore" by Gilbert and Sullivan. I did not understand the full meaning til now.
Chris RN
The doldrums brings to mind ‘The Rime of the Ancient Mariner’ by Samuel Taylor Coleridge. The ship became ‘stuck’ after the ancient mariner killed a beautiful albatross for no reason. “Water, water everywhere and all the boards did creak. Water, water everywhere yet not a drop to drink.”
BlueQ
Hemmings, exactly what I was thinking!
Mr_Hve_Fun
Hemmings, My sentiment also! I dislike getting it wrong and I think I got it wrong twice, agh!
Marty
Doldrums, what an awesome name , conjures up all sorts of imaginings 😊
ski
I was under the impression that "the doldrums referred to being bored or depressed in some way. I can see the connection now that I know how it originated!
Player #85315195
Aren't the doldrums an area Milo and Tock were subject to drive through while in the Phantom Tollbooth?
Calabtangan' Boyoyong
Only in the tropics.
Player #41360751
Gary_Melbourne, actually I think Doldrums could also apply to Brisbane, Queensland... most boring place in Australia
Player #49535703
Bonnie , correct answer is ITCZ, not Equator, equator is on “0”deg only
Adi
Had no idea what it meant
q
BlueQ, same
Player #25901811
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