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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Tuesday, January 17, 2023 - 9:04 am
Good morning and happy Tuesday! Answers: 61. How is the medical ailment dyspepsia more commonly known? indigestion 62. Where did the famous “I Have a Dream” speech take place? Lincoln Memorial 63. At the beginning of the 17th century, what did Pope Clement VIII declare to be ‘the devil’s drink’? coffee (I am enjoying a cup of the devil as I type) 64. Which soup contains vegetables such as onions, celery, onion, cabbage and chopped tomatoes along with cannellini beans and pasta? minestrone (WTG Dean though I think OG's answer is right as well.) 65. Arthur C Clarke’s short story The Sentinel became which classic film directed by Stanley Kubrick in 1968? 2001: A Space Odyssey 66. Which city suffered The Great Beer Flood of 1814? London 67. Alsatian is another name for what breed of dog? German Shepherd 68. Which kind of bulbs were once exchanged as a form of currency? tulips 69. If you had Lafite-Rothschild on your dinner table, what would it be? wine 70. What country does Mardi Gras originate from? France
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Tuesday, January 17, 2023 - 9:19 am
New set and good luck! 71. In 2021, folks on Reddit brought Wall Street to its knees by forcing the “short squeeze” of what game retailer’s stock? 72. The oldest bar in the U.S. still in operation is the White Horse Tavern located in what New England state? 73. According to the American Kennel Club, which dog breed was created by a German tax collector to protect him on his rounds? 74. The stegosaurus defended itself with plates on its back and what on its tail? 75. Called Monte Cervino in Italian, what Alpine mountain roughly translates as “peak in the meadows:” in German? 76. What is the structure on a beluga’s forehead called? 77. Who has won the most Golden Globes: Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks, John Williams or Barbra Streisand? 78. What unconventional food is a traditional topping on a Philly cheesesteak? 79. Five out of six of the Village People have got what? 80. What fitness program did Judi Sheppard Missett create in 1969?
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Rieann
Member
08-26-2006
| Tuesday, January 17, 2023 - 9:44 am
71. Oh crud, I’m drawing a blank… Game Stop? 72. Massachusetts? 73. Rottweiler? 74. A sassy sparkle pouf! 75. Mount Everest? 76. Bridge? 77. Meryl? 78. Unconventional? Not sure. 79. Hats 80. Jazzercise
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Tuesday, January 17, 2023 - 9:48 am
71. DD SAYS GAMESTOP 72. RHODE ISLAND? 73. DOBERMAN PINSCHER 74. SPIKES? 75. MATTERHORN 76. FUNNY...NOW I KNOW 77. STREISAND 78. NO IDEA...NEVER SEEN OR HAD ONE 79. 'STASCHES' 80. JAZZERCISE
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Tuesday, January 17, 2023 - 9:48 am
71. DD SAYS GAMESTOP 72. RHODE ISLAND? 73. DOBERMAN PINSCHER 74. SPIKES? 75. MATTERHORN 76. FUNNY...NOW I KNOW 77. STREISAND 78. NO IDEA...NEVER SEEN OR HAD ONE 79. 'STASCHES' 80. JAZZERCISE}
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Deanofwords
Member
09-13-2005
| Tuesday, January 17, 2023 - 12:05 pm
71.Game Stop 72.Massachutes 73.Rotwiller 75.Matterhorn 77.Streisand 78.had one years ago-not sure 79.hats 80.Jazzercise
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Wednesday, January 18, 2023 - 9:20 am
Good morning and happy Wednesday! Answers: 71. In 2021, folks on Reddit brought Wall Street to its knees by forcing the “short squeeze” of what game retailer’s stock? GameStop 72. The oldest bar in the U.S. still in operation is the White Horse Tavern located in what New England state? Rhode Island (WTG OG) 73. According to the American Kennel Club, which dog breed was created by a German tax collector to protect him on his rounds? Doberman Pinscher (WTG OG) 74. The stegosaurus defended itself with plates on its back and what on its tail? spikes (WTG OG but I love your answer Rieann!) 75. Called Monte Cervino in Italian, what Alpine mountain roughly translates as “peak in the meadows:” in German? Matterhorn 76. What is the structure on a beluga’s forehead called? melon 77. Who has won the most Golden Globes: Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks, John Williams or Barbra Streisand? Barbra Streisand 78. What unconventional food is a traditional topping on a Philly cheesesteak? Cheez Whiz ( I had this a lot growing up so it isn't unconventional to me) 79. Five out of six of the Village People have got what? moustaches (WTG OG) 80. What fitness program did Judi Sheppard Missett create in 1969? Jazzercise
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Wednesday, January 18, 2023 - 9:30 am
New set and good luck! 81. William Sydney Porter wrote many of his most famous short stories while serving a prison sentence for embezzlement. He is better known by what pen name? 82. A sudden burst of frenetic energy in which an animal (typically a dog or cat) runs to and fro is called the what? 83. Which part of the eye continues to grow throughout a person's life? 84. In the game of poker, what is the next best hand after a flush? 85. Which continent gets the least amount of rain? 86. With more than 1,100 pieces reported missing, which artist’s work is the most stolen in the world? 87. The teenage narrator of “The Outsiders” was known only by what nickname? 88. The three founders of Apple all worked together at what “Pong”-producing video game company? 89. What small Russian buckwheat pancakes are often served with caviar or smoked fish? 90. In addition to Edward, Robert and John, Rose Kennedy gave birth to how many other children?
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Wednesday, January 18, 2023 - 9:54 am
81. O.HENRY 82. ZOOMIES...LOVE IT WHEN ARTHUR GOES NUTS. 83. LENS 84. NO IDEA...2 PAIR? 85. ANTARCTICA. IT'S A DESERT 86. PICASSO...HE WAS VERY PROLIFIC 87. NO IDEA 88. NO IDEA 89. BLINI 9O. 5 OTHER CHILDREN
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Deanofwords
Member
09-13-2005
| Wednesday, January 18, 2023 - 12:12 pm
83.Lens 84.full house? 85.Antartica 89.Belini 90.4 others - all girls I think Drizzly and cloudy and about the freezing mark . How is your weather, Granny trivia?
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Rieann
Member
08-26-2006
| Wednesday, January 18, 2023 - 4:18 pm
81. ? 82. Zoomies 83. ? 84. ? 85. Antarctica? 86. Van Gogh? 87. Ponyboy 88. Atari? 89. Blinis 90. 5?
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Wednesday, January 18, 2023 - 7:08 pm
Guesses for new set: 81. dunno 82. dunno 83. can't recall 84. Yay, one I know! straight 85. Antarctica, didn't we just have this one? 86. Picasso 87. dunno 88. Atari; this is very likely correct 89. blini, not sure how I know that one, probably also correct 90. 8, total wild ass guess . . .
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Thursday, January 19, 2023 - 9:26 am
Good morning and happy Thursday! Answers: 81. William Sydney Porter wrote many of his most famous short stories while serving a prison sentence for embezzlement. He is better known by what pen name? O. Henry (WTG OG) 82. A sudden burst of frenetic energy in which an animal (typically a dog or cat) runs to and fro is called the what? zoomies (My daughter has a Bichon named Ben who would just spring off the couch and run around doing the zoomies. It was the cutest thing! Poor guy is too old now.) 83. Which part of the eye continues to grow throughout a person's life? lens 84. In the game of poker, what is the next best hand after a flush? full house (WTG Dean) 85. Which continent gets the least amount of rain? Antarctica 86. With more than 1,100 pieces reported missing, which artist’s work is the most stolen in the world? Picasso 87. The teenage narrator of “The Outsiders” was known only by what nickname? Ponyboy (WTG Rieann, stay golden) 88. The three founders of Apple all worked together at what “Pong”-producing video game company? Atari 89. What small Russian buckwheat pancakes are often served with caviar or smoked fish? blini 90. In addition to Edward, Robert and John, Rose Kennedy gave birth to how many other children? 6
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Thursday, January 19, 2023 - 9:36 am
New set and good luck! 91. What is the largest national park in the lower 48 states that is located entirely within one state? 92. What beverage was invented in 1969 by two employees of the Mott’s juice company who wanted to recreate the flavor of Manhattan clam chowder broth? 93. Frank Morris, Clarence Anglin, and John Anglin have not been seen since June 1962. For what are they famous? 94. On film and TV, what character links Anthony Perkins, Vince Vaughn, and Freddie Highmore? 95. What 2001 film stars Julie Andrews as Clarisse Renaldi, and Anne Hathaway as Mia Thermopolis? 96. With 23 victories, Serena Williams has the most singles Grand Slam wins in the Open Era of tennis. Whose previous Open Era record of 22 did she surpass in 2017? 97. Electrical resistance is measured in what type of units? 98. Once called a courting chair, a sofa meant for just two people goes by what “amorous” name? 99. What team sport is French for the hooked stick? 100. Similar to ball lightning, what weather phenomenon is seen as glowing blue electrical plasma?
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Thursday, January 19, 2023 - 10:00 am
91. NOW I KNOW...STAYED AT FURNACE CREEK RANCH SEVERAL DIFFERENT TIMES. 92. CLAMATTO 93. ESCAPE FROM ALCATRAZ 94. NORMAN BATES...HIGHMORE KNOCKED IT OUT OF THE BALLPARK. 95. THE PRINCESS DIARIES 96. STEPHIE GRAFF 97. OHMS...THANKS CROSSWORDS 98. LOVESEAT 99. LACROSSE 100. ST. ELMO'S FIRE
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Deanofwords
Member
09-13-2005
| Thursday, January 19, 2023 - 4:44 pm
92.Clamatto 95.Princess Diaries 96.Natalova 98.love seat 99.lacrosse Saw Mb today and her hubby. Both were okay as they can be.
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Thursday, January 19, 2023 - 8:02 pm
Guesses for new set: 91. Seems like it would have to be in a big state - so maybe Big Bend in Texas, but Everglades is also pretty big, but then also California, will go with Big Bend in Texas. If they are in the western or southern USA, I have probably been there. 92. Clamato Juice 93. dunno 94. Chuckie 95. dunno 96. Stephi Graf 97. ohms 98. loveseat 99. Lacrosse 100. St. Elmo's Fire . . .
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Friday, January 20, 2023 - 8:19 am
Good morning and happy Friday! Answers: 91. What is the largest national park in the lower 48 states that is located entirely within one state? Everglades 92. What beverage was invented in 1969 by two employees of the Mott’s juice company who wanted to recreate the flavor of Manhattan clam chowder broth? Clamato 93. Frank Morris, Clarence Anglin, and John Anglin have not been seen since June 1962. For what are they famous? escape Alcatraz (WTG OG) 94. On film and TV, what character links Anthony Perkins, Vince Vaughn, and Freddie Highmore? Norman Bates (WTG OG, Freddie was fantastic!) 95. What 2001 film stars Julie Andrews as Clarisse Renaldi, and Anne Hathaway as Mia Thermopolis? The Princess Diaries 96. With 23 victories, Serena Williams has the most singles Grand Slam wins in the Open Era of tennis. Whose previous Open Era record of 22 did she surpass in 2017? Steffi Graf 97. Electrical resistance is measured in what type of units? ohms 98. Once called a courting chair, a sofa meant for just two people goes by what “amorous” name? loveseat 99. What team sport is French for the hooked stick? Lacrosse 100. Similar to ball lightning, what weather phenomenon is seen as glowing blue electrical plasma? St. Elmo's Fire
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Friday, January 20, 2023 - 8:34 am
New set and good luck! 1. What is Florida’s official state pie? 2. Now played by actor Kevin Miles, Jake is the friendly mascot of what insurance co.? 3. Since 2004, who has periodically donated espresso machines to the White House press briefing room: Tom Hanks, Dan Rather or Bill Gates? 4. In the human body, which lung is narrower to accommodate the heart? 5. As opposed to a generic term like “cattle”, what were the only two animals specifically identified on Noah’s ark? 6. Geraldine Brooks won a Pulitzer for “March”, a retelling of what other novel from the absent father’s point of view? 7. Picklehandle and sharpfin are species of what slender, ferocious fish with piranha-like teeth? 8. If you are playing chickenfoot, matador or muggins, what are you playing? 9. In 2011, the world population surpassed the milestone of how many billion people? 10. What kind of makeup did Viking men allegedly wear to protect their vision from sunglare and to improve their looks?
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Rieann
Member
08-26-2006
| Friday, January 20, 2023 - 9:02 am
Happy Friday! 😎 1. Key Lime? 2. ? 3. Dan Rather? 4. Left? 5. ? 6. Little Women? 7. ? 8. ? 9. ? 10. Eyeliner?
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