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Deanofwords
Member
09-13-2005
| Tuesday, January 10, 2023 - 12:16 pm 
3.Tucci -=love that show
5.ear?
I got very cute stuffie Octopus in yellow at Ikea for my great niece and nephew's 2nd birthdays in Feb and Apr
9.Truman
10.Tater tots
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Tuesday, January 10, 2023 - 6:49 pm
Guesses for new set:
1. balk
2. Two buck Chuck
3. Tucci, says Bigdog
4. love
5. ears
6. domains
7. Altoids
8. a crossword
9. Truman
10. Tater Tots
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Wednesday, January 11, 2023 - 8:56 am
Good morning and happy Wednesday!
Answers:
1. In major league baseball, all runners advance one base if the opposing pitcher commits what infraction? balk
2. Trader Joe’s wine brand “Charles Shaw” earned what rhyming 3-word nickname inspired by its affordable price? Two Buck Chuck
3. What “Hunger Games” star gets viewers hungry as host of CNN’s food and travel documentary series “Searching for Italy”? Stanley Tucci (I am bummed it was canceled)
4. According to Martin Luther King, Jr., true peace is not merely the absence of tension, it is the presence of what? justice
5. The Dumbo octopus was so named because it has fins that resemble what body part? ears
6. The extensions “.com” and “.net” are examples of “TLDs” or top-level what? domain service
7. What brand of mints that come in a tin are advertised as “curiously strong”? Altoids
8. A word running vertically down a page with its letters forming in other words horizontally is best described as what? acrostic
9. Who was U.S. President when British monarch Elizabeth II became queen? Harry Truman
10. What was invented by the founders of Ore-Ida as a way to make use of the leftover slivers of cut-up potatoes? Tater Tots
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Wednesday, January 11, 2023 - 9:05 am
New set and good luck!
11. What trendy high-fat, low-carb diet was originally developed in the 1920s to treat pediatric epilepsy?
12. What breakfast cereal was invented in 1936 by the Ralston Purina Company—which explains how the cereal got its name?
13. Tap dancing evolved from a fusion of West African step dances and what Irish type of dance?
14. The hogan is a traditional residence of which Native American people?
15. Author Michael Pollan states that more than 25% of all supermarket items are produced with what vegetable?
16. What kid-friendly company was founded by the Hassenfeld Brothers?
17. The only landlocked nations in South America are Bolivia and what other country?
18. Created in the 19th century, what now-sleeveless women’s undergarment shirt was used to hide corsets?
19. Including the one that we are currently in, there have been at least how many major ice ages in Earth’s history?
20. In 2022 Tom’s Guide named what “rhyme-y” app the best food delivery service overall?
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Wednesday, January 11, 2023 - 9:22 am
11. KETO...MY DD DROPPED 100 POUNDS AND HER CHOLESTEROL IS PERFECT
12. NOW I KNOW
13. CLOG-JIG
14. NAVAHO?
15. NO IDEA
16. HASBRO
17. PARAGUAY
18. CHEMISE
19. NOW I KNOW
20. GRUB-HUB
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Deanofwords
Member
09-13-2005
| Wednesday, January 11, 2023 - 6:17 pm
11.Keto
12.Rasin Bran
15.potato
17.Peru?
After a 4am phelgming fit , took another test, still negative.
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Thursday, January 12, 2023 - 8:54 am
Good morning and happy Thursday!
Answers:
11. What trendy high-fat, low-carb diet was originally developed in the 1920s to treat pediatric epilepsy? Keto
12. What breakfast cereal was invented in 1936 by the Ralston Purina Company—which explains how the cereal got its name? Chex (Their logo is a checkerboard)
13. Tap dancing evolved from a fusion of West African step dances and what Irish type of dance? jig (WTG OG)
14. The hogan is a traditional residence of which Native American people? Navajo (WTG OG)
15. Author Michael Pollan states that more than 25% of all supermarket items are produced with what vegetable? corn
16. What kid-friendly company was founded by the Hassenfeld Brothers? Hasbro (WTG OG)
17. The only landlocked nations in South America are Bolivia and what other country? Paraguay (WTG OG)
18. Created in the 19th century, what now-sleeveless women’s undergarment shirt was used to hide corsets? camisole
19. Including the one that we are currently in, there have been at least how many major ice ages in Earth’s history? 5
20. In 2022 Tom’s Guide named what “rhyme-y” app the best food delivery service overall? Grubhub (WTG OG)
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Thursday, January 12, 2023 - 9:16 am
New set and good luck!
21. In 1983, what city became the first outside the United States to host a Disney theme park?
22. What professional wrestler is the record holder for granting the most wishes thru the Make-a-Wish Foundation?
23. The active ingredient in regular Advil is what non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug?
24. Sy Sperling wasn’t just the president, he was also a client of what club for men?
25. The hole in the middle of a pronged spaghetti ladle is used to measure what?
26. What “magic light box” uses colorful pegs to create glowing designs?
27. Which spirit would you use to mix a Pink Lady?
28. Which planet rotates fastest, completing one whole rotation in just 10 hours?
29. Which Christopher Guest mockumentary gives a behind the scenes view of the world of high-profile dog competition?
30. Which famous celebrity’s father played Victor Kiriakis in the long running soap, Days of our Lives?
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Rieann
Member
08-26-2006
| Thursday, January 12, 2023 - 9:35 am
Happy Thursday!
21. Paris?
22. Hulk Hogan?
23. Ibuprofen
24. Hair Club for Men?
25. Amount of pasta
26. Lite-Brite
27. Gin?
28. ?
29. Best in Show (love it)
30. Jennifer Aniston
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Thursday, January 12, 2023 - 9:38 am
21. TOKYO
22. HAVE NEVER HEARD OF HIM
23. ACETAMINOPHEN...HAD TO CHECK THE SPELLING
24. LOL!
25. ONE SERVING?
26. LITE BRITE...HAVE ONE IN THIS ROOM RIGHT NOW
27. GIN
28. JUPITER
29. BEST IN SHOW...SO FUNNY
30. JENIFFER ANISTON
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Deanofwords
Member
09-13-2005
| Thursday, January 12, 2023 - 9:40 am
21.Paris
22.Hulk Hogan?
23.Ibuprofen
24.Hair Club For Men
25.the amount of pasta aper serving required?
27.gin -looks like peptobismal
28.Mars?
30.Jennifer Aniston's Dad just died late 2022
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Deanofwords
Member
09-13-2005
| Thursday, January 12, 2023 - 6:27 pm
I did a 1934 quiz for my Aunt's 89th birthday yesterday. Thought it would be good to share it with you all especially Granny Trivia.
1.Who is older or are they all born in 1934 : Maggie Smith, Judy Dench, Sophia Loren or my Aunt?
2.Did a loaf of bread cost a dime or 8 cents or a nickel?
3. Did a dozen egg cost just under a quarter or just over a quarter?
4.Were fedora hats in fashion for men?
5.Was the average annual income 1450 or 1550 or 1650?
6.What machine used in hospital confirms your injury if it is broken or not was first used in 1934?
7.35 mm film was made easier that year 1934?
8.What actress with a distinctive voice won best actress award and my Mom swam with her in a Florida pool not in a Golden Pond?
There were others ; but too Canadian for you ladies.
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Thursday, January 12, 2023 - 7:20 pm
Guesses for new set:
21. Tokyo
22. Hulk Hogan
23. ibuprofen
24. Hair Club for Men
25. one portion
26. dunno - Bigdog has heard of it, but can't come up with the name
27. gin
28. Mercury
29. Best in Show
30. dunno
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Friday, January 13, 2023 - 9:18 am
Good morning and happy Friday!
Answers:
21. In 1983, what city became the first outside the United States to host a Disney theme park? Tokyo
22. What professional wrestler is the record holder for granting the most wishes thru the Make-a-Wish Foundation? John Cena
23. The active ingredient in regular Advil is what non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug? ibuprofen
24. Sy Sperling wasn’t just the president, he was also a client of what club for men? Hair Club
25. The hole in the middle of a pronged spaghetti ladle is used to measure what? serving size
26. What “magic light box” uses colorful pegs to create glowing designs? Lite-Brite
27. Which spirit would you use to mix a Pink Lady? gin
28. Which planet rotates fastest, completing one whole rotation in just 10 hours? Jupiter (WTG OG)
29. Which Christopher Guest mockumentary gives a behind the scenes view of the world of high-profile dog competition? Best in Show
30. Which famous celebrity’s father played Victor Kiriakis in the long running soap, Days of our Lives? Jennifer Aniston
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Friday, January 13, 2023 - 9:33 am
New set and good luck!
31. To send a postcard to Calgary, Canada, what 2-letter postal abbreviation, should be used for the province?
32. “If she reads, she reads She.” That is the literal English-language translation of a 1960s-era slogan used by what French fashion magazine?
33. The term “Iron Curtain” led to several analogous “curtains” that symbolized political divisions between countries. A little-known instance was the “Tartan Curtain,” which separated England from what country?
34. What did Blue Oyster Cult tell us not to fear in their 1976 classic song?
35. Kola nuts are native to the rainforests of which continent?
36. Which secret service agency does James Bond work for?
37. The bark of which tree is fireproof?
38. Which major lake is near the Ponderosa Ranch in the TV show "Bonanza"?
39. Which Seinfeld creator plays himself in the TV show "Curb Your Enthusiasm"?
40. How many inches is a span?
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Rieann
Member
08-26-2006
| Friday, January 13, 2023 - 9:44 am
Happy Friday the 13th!
31. ?
32. Elle
33. Scotland
34. Reaper (had a friend who thought they said ‘reefer’ 😂)
35. Africa
36. MI-6
37. ?
38. Tahoe?
39. Larry David
40. ?
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Friday, January 13, 2023 - 10:30 am
31. NO IDEA
32. ELLE
33. SCOTLAND
34. NO IDEA
35. AFRICA
36. MI6
37. REDWOODS
38. LAKE TAHOE
39. LARRY DAVID
40. NOW I KNOW}
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Deanofwords
Member
09-13-2005
| Friday, January 13, 2023 - 1:25 pm
Happy Friday the 13th
31.AB
33.Scotland
36.MI6
39.Larry David
40 .not an inch more or less than it is
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Saturday, January 14, 2023 - 9:51 am
Good morning and happy Saturday!
Answers:
31. To send a postcard to Calgary, Canada, what 2-letter postal abbreviation, should be used for the province? AB (WTG Dean)
32. “If she reads, she reads She.” That is the literal English-language translation of a 1960s-era slogan used by what French fashion magazine? Elle
33. The term “Iron Curtain” led to several analogous “curtains” that symbolized political divisions between countries. A little-known instance was the “Tartan Curtain,” which separated England from what country? Scotland
34. What did Blue Oyster Cult tell us not to fear in their 1976 classic song? the Reaper (WTG Rieann)
35. Kola nuts are native to the rainforests of which continent? Africa
36. Which secret service agency does James Bond work for? M16
37. The bark of which tree is fireproof? redwood (WTG OG)
38. Which major lake is near the Ponderosa Ranch in the TV show "Bonanza"? Lake Tahoe
39. Which Seinfeld creator plays himself in the TV show "Curb Your Enthusiasm"? Larry David
40. How many inches is a span? 9
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Saturday, January 14, 2023 - 10:16 am
New set and good luck!
41. What is the most populous city in South America?
42. The first product labeled an “Osterizer” was what appliance?
43. What magnifying glass used by jewelers is meant to fit in the eye socket, attached to spectacles or be handheld??
44. What alternate name for the broad bean is frequently associated with the film “Silence of the Lambs”?
45. Despite the myth, what Arctic rodents do not jump off cliffs to commit mass suicide?
46. Waikiki, Hawaii, hosts an annual festival for what type of food?
47. Who starred in the 2008 film The Hurt Locker?
48. What is the hormone epinephrine also known as?
49. Spectrophobia is a morbid fear of what?
50. Which singer in the 1970s topped the US charts with the single Killing Me Softly With His Song?
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