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Deanofwords
Member
09-13-2005
| Wednesday, May 31, 2023 - 1:55 pm 
81.Chucky
82.pole vaulting
84.Russia
85.the Frog princess
86.four
87.Network
88.Rio De Janeiro
89.Spain?
90.Miso
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Thursday, June 01, 2023 - 9:15 am
Having some internet issues this morning. Hopefully it will work soon.
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Thursday, June 01, 2023 - 12:56 pm
Good afternoon and happy Thursday! Finally got my internet going.
Answers:
81. The name “Chuck” is usually short for “Charles.” But in Chuck Norris’ case, it’s short for what six-letter name? Carlos
82. Kerri Strug had to be carried to the podium to receive her gold medal in the 1996 Olympics after injuring her ankle during what event? vault (WTG OG)
83. A “gelasin” is a small, natural indentation of the flesh within the structure of the zygomaticus major muscle. It is better known as a... what? dimple (WTG OG)
84. The "Group of 8" countries or "G8" became the "G7" in 2014 when a country was expelled - which country was it? Russia
85. In the Brothers Grimm fairytale, The Frog Prince, what does the prince retrieve from the pond? a golden ball
86. A person with standard vision can technically see how many planets from Earth with the naked eye: 2, 3, 4, or 5? 5 (WTG OG)
87. The 2010 film about the creation of Facebook is called "The Social ... " what? Network
88. The hit song "The Girl from Ipanema" was inspired by a beach in what city? Rio de Janeiro
89. Torta is a sandwich from what country? Mexico
90. Which traditional Japanese soup is made with tofu, seaweed and a paste of the same name? Miso soup
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Thursday, June 01, 2023 - 1:06 pm
New set and good luck!
91. A ballpoint pen known as the “Cristal” is in the Museum of Modern Art thanks to its ubiquitous, classic design. What company makes the Cristal?
92. Who are the only father and son duo to both win the American Film Institute’s “Life Achievement Award,” in 1991 and 2009?
93. The exotic dancer and courtesan convicted of being a spy for Germany during World War I; what nationality was Mata Hari?
94. Monte Cervino in Italian, Mont Cervin in French; what is its German name, also used in English?
95. Born on this day, June 1, 1937, who plays God in Bruce Almighty (2003) and Evan Almighty (2007)?
96. Harald V is the reigning King of what country?
97. What name is given to the warm water buildup off the Pacific coast of South America in December responsible for heavy rainfall in parts of the U.S.?
98. I'll Be Home, Don't Forbid Me, and Love Letters in the Sand are among hits in the 50s by who?
99. In Marvel’s Avengers films, who plays Hawkeye, aka Clint Barton?
100. From what is tapioca derived?
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Thursday, June 01, 2023 - 2:50 pm
91. BIC?
92. GEORGE CLOONEY AND HIS FATHER...DON'T REMEMBER HIS NAME BUT REMEMBER HIS TV SHOW..SOMETHING ABOUT MOVIES
93. NOW I KNOW
94. THE MATTERHORN
95. MORGAN FREEMAN
96. NO IDEA
97. EL NINO
98. DON'T REMEMBER
99. NO IDEA
100. CASSAVA ROOT...DID ANY ELSE'S FAMILY CALL THEM 'FISH EYES'?
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Deanofwords
Member
09-13-2005
| Thursday, June 01, 2023 - 4:38 pm
91.Parker
92.Henry Fonda and Peter Fonda
93.Swiss
96.Sweeden
98.Fabian
100. When in Vietnam , we were given Tapioca root, my coworker made such a face I did not try any.
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Friday, June 02, 2023 - 9:34 am
Good morning and happy Friday!
Answers:
91. A ballpoint pen known as the “Cristal” is in the Museum of Modern Art thanks to its ubiquitous, classic design. What company makes the Cristal? Bic (WTG OG)
92. Who are the only father and son duo to both win the American Film Institute’s “Life Achievement Award,” in 1991 and 2009? Kirk and Michael Douglas
93. The exotic dancer and courtesan convicted of being a spy for Germany during World War I; what nationality was Mata Hari? Dutch
94. Monte Cervino in Italian, Mont Cervin in French; what is its German name, also used in English? Matterhorn (WTG OG)
95. Born on this day, June 1, 1937, who plays God in Bruce Almighty (2003) and Evan Almighty (2007)?
Morgan Freeman (WTG OG)
96. Harald V is the reigning King of what country? Norway
97. What name is given to the warm water buildup off the Pacific coast of South America in December responsible for heavy rainfall in parts of the U.S.? El Nino (WTG OG)
98. I'll Be Home, Don't Forbid Me, and Love Letters in the Sand are among hits in the 50s by who? Pat Boone
99. In Marvel’s Avengers films, who plays Hawkeye, aka Clint Barton? Jeremy Renner
100. From what is tapioca derived? cassava (WTG OG)
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Friday, June 02, 2023 - 9:45 am
New set and good luck!
1. The Goliath bird-eater is the world’s largest… what?
2. Do flamingos bend their legs at their knee or their ankle?
3. Which country is considered the birthplace of the Renaissance?
4. What is the name of the most valuable company (by market cap) in the world?
5. Kami Rita, 53, has the title of most climbs of Mt Everest - how many: 20, 22, 25 or 27?
6. What 1980s dance style was brought to prominence by Madonna?
7. The brain of an average adult in a resting state consumes what percentage of the body’s energy: 5%, 8%, 10% or 20%?
8. Who wrote the 1891 novel The Picture of Dorian Grey?
9. “All children, except one, grow up” is the opening line to which book?
10. What did Marilyn Monroe famously sing in “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes”?
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Friday, June 02, 2023 - 11:00 am
1. NOW I KNOW
2. ANKLE
3. I DID KNOW THAT
4. APPLE
5. 27?
6. NO IDEA
7. 20%
8. OSCAR WILDE
9. NO IDEA...PETER PAN?
12. DIAMONDS ARE A GIRL'S BEST FRIEND
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Deanofwords
Member
09-13-2005
| Friday, June 02, 2023 - 8:16 pm
2.ankle
3.Italy
4.Apple?
5.25
6.Vogue
7.10%
8 .Wilde
9.Peter Pan
10.Diamonds Are a Girl's Bedt Friend
Less pain today - good weekend all
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Friday, June 02, 2023 - 9:03 pm
Guesses for new set:
1. was going to say insect, but changing to arachnid, SPIDER, because a spider could catch a small bird in its web
2. ankle or why would they ask?
3. Italy
4. Apple
5. 25
6. dunno, I guess she was around for disco, so disco
7. 10%
8. Oscar Wilde
9. Peter Pan
10. Diamonds are a girl's best friend
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Saturday, June 03, 2023 - 9:49 am
Good morning and happy Saturday! My laptop won't even start this morning so I am attempting this on my phone so please excuse any mistakes.
Answers:
1. Spider (WTG Juju)
2. Ankle
3. Italy
4. Apple
5. 27 (WTG OG)
6. Voguing (WTG Dean)
7. 20% (WTG OG)
8. Oscar Wilde
9. Peter Pan
10. Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Saturday, June 03, 2023 - 10:08 am
New set and good luck!
11. Who wears the Fisherman's Ring?
12. What eastern city did Dr. Quinn leave, when she headed West to be a medicine woman?
13. How many playing pieces does each backgammon player start with?
14. What words do hospitals scrawl on healthy limbs to avoid inappropriate amputations?
15. Who lit the Eternal Flame on John F. Kenney's grave?
16. What 1994 Disney film was the first not based on an existing story?
17. What state did 100 million U.S. postage stamps mistakenly identify as the home of the Grand Canyon?
18. What animal when crossed with a yak, produces a dzo: cow, horse or water buffalo?
19. Who reportedly told police "I'm not a movie star. I am just a guy with a drug problem?"
20. What nation boasts the most pet grasshopper owners?
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Saturday, June 03, 2023 - 12:45 pm
11. POPE
12. BOSTON
13. NO IDEA...10?
14. 'NOT HERE YOU IDIOT'
15. HIS WIFE
16. LION KING?
17. COLORADO...FUNNY...DO YOU SUPPOSE SOMEONE GOT FIRED?
18. COW
19. NO IDEA
20. JAPAN?
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Sunday, June 04, 2023 - 8:50 am
Good morning and happy Sunday! Still computer_less bt I see we only had OG yesterday.
Answers:
11. The Pope (WTG OG)
12. Boston (WTG OG)
13. 15
14. No ( but I love your answer)
15. Jacqueline Kennedy (WTG OG)
16. The Lion King (WTG OG)
17. Colorado (WTG OG)
18. Cow (WTG OG)
19. Robert Downey Jr.
20. China
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Sunday, June 04, 2023 - 9:07 am
New set and good luck!
21. What word denotes a legal decision used as a guideline in subsequent cases?
22. What toy and games company unleashed a John F. Kennedy action figure, in 2000?
23. What North Atlantic fish is gradually disappearing because "they are not very good swimmers " according to the British government?
24. What do prison inmates refer to as the "bug trap"?
25. How many of every five folks who wear a NHL logo have never attended a hockey game?
26. What human being dreamed up the expression "security blanket"?
27. What's the capital of South Africa's Cape of Good Hope province?
28. What vegetable drink was marketed under the slogan "99.9% clam free"?
29. Which is farthest south: Houston, Jacksonville or New Orleans?
30. What ingredient causes Barker's itch?
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Deanofwords
Member
09-13-2005
| Sunday, June 04, 2023 - 10:10 am
sorry yesterday -looked too early and then forgot to go back -oh well -yes computers -what a pain -it took me over 15 minutes to sign in the other day
21.legal precedent
22.Mattel?
23.sole?
24.kitchen?
25.3 -I have not been a Leafs game in over a decade -still have my Maple Leafs sleep pants
27.Sweto?
28.Motts Clamato juice
29.Jacksonville -the only 1 of the three I have never been to
30.tree bark
Off to work volunteer at a charity event -it should be fun
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Sunday, June 04, 2023 - 10:13 am
21. PRESIDENT
22. HASBRO...ONLY ONE I CAN THINK OF
23. COD?
24. SHOWER DRAIN?
25. 4
26. CHARLES SCHULTZ
27. CAPE TOWN
28. CLAMATO?
29. HOUSTON
3O. NO IDEA...NEVER HEARD OF 'BARKER'S ITCH'
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Sunday, June 04, 2023 - 1:45 pm
Sorry guys, it is Baker's Itch.
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Sunday, June 04, 2023 - 2:44 pm
NEVER HEARD OF THAT EITHER.
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