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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Saturday, December 20, 2025 - 11:06 am 
Good morning and happy Saturday!
Answers:
91. "Co" is the symbol for which element? cobalt
92. The 1945 musical comedy starring Frank Sinatra, Kathryn Grayson and Gene Kelly is titled Anchors what? Aweigh
93.Known for his sophisticated California cuisine, Wolfgang "Who" is a culinary icon? Puck
94. Which river flows through the city of Budapest? Danube
95. What cheese is used for making traditional tiramisu? mascarpone
96. Cheetahs are native to which two continents? Africa and Asia (WTG Juju)
97. Who played the lead in 1971 Disney classic Bedknobs and Broomsticks? Angela Lansbury (WTG OG)
98. What two colors are iconic to the Ikea brand? yellow and blue
99. The Birkenstock family began making footwear in 1774 in what country? Germany
100. In which decade did the movie "Casablanca" premier? 1940s
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Saturday, December 20, 2025 - 11:26 am
New set and good luck!
1. Designed to mirror conditions in the founder’s hometown, Kolkata, Bikram yoga is always practiced in which setting?
2. Which candies became ringing Christmas bells playing "We Wish You A Merry Christmas" in an ad that has run every year since 1989?
3. Who was Scrooge's dead partner in Dickens' A Christmas Carol?
4. What is the main color used to decorate Wedgwood pottery?
5. The climax of "Ben-Hur" is a race between the title character and his Roman arch-frenemy in what kind of conveyance?
6. In which US state can one find Kodiak Bears?
7. Khartoum is the capital of which country?
8. How many kids does Uncle Buck take care of in the movie of the same name?
9. What was studied by Project Blue Book?
10. What Olympic field event's two main styles are the glide and the spin?
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-03-2001
| Saturday, December 20, 2025 - 12:12 pm
1. NO IDEA
2. NO IDEA
3. MARLEY
4. BLUE
5. CHARIOT
6. ALASKA
7. NOW I KNOW
8. NO IDEA
9. UFO'S
10. ICE SKATING
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-03-2001
| Saturday, December 20, 2025 - 12:13 pm
1. NO IDEA
2. NO IDEA
3. MARLEY
4. BLUE
5. CHARIOT
6. ALASKA
7. NOW I KNOW
8. NO IDEA
9. UFO'S
10. ICE SKATING }
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Deanofwords
Member
09-13-2005
| Saturday, December 20, 2025 - 7:19 pm
1.nude?
2.smarties?
3.marley
4.blue
6.Alaska
8.8
9.UFO s
10.skating on ice
Are you back to normal, Granny Trivia?
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-26-2000
| Saturday, December 20, 2025 - 8:01 pm
I actually debated whether to type Aweigh or Away for last night's question about the Gene Kelly movie. Aweigh was of course grammatically correct, but wasn't sure if the movie was satirically titled.
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-26-2000
| Saturday, December 20, 2025 - 8:09 pm
Gursses for new set:
1. outdoors, no idea
2. maybe Hershey's Kisses?
3. Jacob Marley
4. It is a sort of dusty pale blue, but they are probably just looking for blue
5. chariot
6. Alaska
7. don't recall
8. 10, no idea
9. Mein Kampf
10. ice skating
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Sunday, December 21, 2025 - 11:53 am
Good morning and happy Sunday! Not quite sure what normal is anymore, Dean.
Answers:
1. Designed to mirror conditions in the founder’s hometown, Kolkata, Bikram yoga is always practiced in which setting? high heat
2. Which candies became ringing Christmas bells playing "We Wish You A Merry Christmas" in an ad that has run every year since 1989? Kisses (WTG Juju)
3. Who was Scrooge's dead partner in Dickens' A Christmas Carol? Jacob Marley
4. What is the main color used to decorate Wedgwood pottery? blue
5. The climax of "Ben-Hur" is a race between the title character and his Roman arch-frenemy in what kind of conveyance? chariots
6. In which US state can one find Kodiak Bears? Alaska
7. Khartoum is the capital of which country? Sudan
8. How many kids does Uncle Buck take care of in the movie of the same name? 3
9. What was studied by Project Blue Book? UFOs
10. What Olympic field event's two main styles are the glide and the spin? shot put (I see you all missed the field event part)
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Sunday, December 21, 2025 - 12:09 pm
New set and good luck!
11. Made with ridges for a deeper crunch and more accessible for dipping, what snack cracker brand introduced a variety called Grooves in 2014?
12. The first installment of what film franchise, Tim Allen had the lead role in this famous 1994 Christmas comedy?
13. After prison, what author lived in Paris under the alias Sebastian Melmoth?
14. If something is in poor condition, but just gets the job done, it is said to be 'on a wing and a WHAT'?
15. What is usually served 'thermidor'?
16. Which cereal is the “breakfast of champions”?
17. What is typically the first sacrament received by Roman Catholics?
18. "Why don't you come up sometime and see me" was a famous line by Mae West in the 1933 film "She Done Him Wrong". Which actor did she say it to?
19. What is the back of a bound book called?
20. Which of the Nobel Prizes is not awarded in Stockholm?
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-03-2001
| Sunday, December 21, 2025 - 12:24 pm
11. CHEEZ ITS...WE HAVE SOME AROUND ALL THE TIME
12. THE SANTA CLAUSE
13. NO IDEA
14. PRAYER
15. LOBSTER
16. WHEATIES
17. FIRST COMMUNION
18. CARY GRANT
19. SPINE
20. PEACE PRIZE
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Deanofwords
Member
09-13-2005
| Sunday, December 21, 2025 - 2:29 pm
11.not called grooves , cheez crunch
14.prayer
15.lobster
16.Wheaties
17.1st communion
19.spine
20.peace prize?
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-26-2000
| Sunday, December 21, 2025 - 8:09 pm
Guesses for new set:
11. Ritz, no idea
12. The Santa Clause
13. Oscar Wilde perhaps
14. prayer
15. lobster
16. Wheaties
17. baptism, I suppose
18. Erroll Flynn, Bigdog asleep
19. spine
20. Peace Prize
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Monday, December 22, 2025 - 6:16 am
I will post the answers later but then I will be off until Friday. I have so much going on for Christmas.
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Deanofwords
Member
09-13-2005
| Monday, December 22, 2025 - 7:43 am
I can image -I guess more than the book giving to the grand kids
I MAY step in to do a few
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Monday, December 22, 2025 - 10:23 am
Good morning and happy Monday! Only a few days left till Christmas. My son and his family are coming over for brunch on Wednesday so I need to finish wrapping and doing a menu, etc. And nap!
Answers:
11. Made with ridges for a deeper crunch and more accessible for dipping, what snack cracker brand introduced a variety called Grooves in 2014? Cheezits (WTG OG)
12. The first installment of what film franchise, Tim Allen had the lead role in this famous 1994 Christmas comedy? The Santa Clause
13. After prison, what author lived in Paris under the alias Sebastian Melmoth? Oscar Wilde (WTG Juju)
14. If something is in poor condition, but just gets the job done, it is said to be 'on a wing and a WHAT'? prayer
15. What is usually served 'thermidor'? lobster
16. Which cereal is the “breakfast of champions”? Wheaties
17. What is typically the first sacrament received by Roman Catholics? baptism (WTG Juju)
18. "Why don't you come up sometime and see me" was a famous line by Mae West in the 1933 film "She Done Him Wrong". Which actor did she say it to? Cary Grant (WTG OG)
19. What is the back of a bound book called? spine
20. Which of the Nobel Prizes is not awarded in Stockholm? Peace Prize
Merry Christmas all you beautiful, smart people!
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-26-2000
| Monday, December 22, 2025 - 7:26 pm
Merry Christmas, Mamie! Have fun with the family.
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Friday, December 26, 2025 - 11:08 am
Good morning and happy Friday! I hope everyone had a good Christmas. Now, we are back to normal until New Years. Let's get those brains working!
New set and good luck!
21. What word — a synonym for “misfortune” or “calamity” — comes from the Greek for “bad star”?
22. Which British monarch delivered the first Christmas speech by radio broadcast?
23. Which company adopted Santa as a spokesperson in the 1930s, popularizing the modern image of Mr Claus?
24. What fruit is traditionally put inside a Christmas stocking?
25. In the DC comics universe, how is Batman's nemesis Edward Nygma (E Nygma) more commonly known?
26. While we commonly call December 26 Boxing Day, it also celebrates which Christian martyr?
27. How many feature films are in the standard Jurassic Park franchise?
28. In the MLB, the Boston Red Sox play at which famous arena?
29. How many magic beans did Jack get for the cow in Jack and the Beanstalk?
30. Which ocean lies between Australia and Africa?
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-03-2001
| Friday, December 26, 2025 - 11:38 am
21. DISASTER
22. NO IDEA
23. NO IDEA
24. ORANGE
25. NO IDEA
26. NO IDEA
27. NO IDEA
28. FENWAY PARK
29. FIVE BEANS
30. INDIAN OCEAN
ALL IN ALL...OUCH!
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Deanofwords
Member
09-13-2005
| Friday, December 26, 2025 - 6:40 pm
hope all had a very Merry Christmas!!
22.King George
24.Orange or tangerine 🍊
27.4
28.Fenway park with its green monster
29.5 of them
30.Indian Ocean where the Christmas Islands are
Happy 2026 Granny Trivia and thanks for all you do
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-26-2000
| Friday, December 26, 2025 - 8:47 pm
Guesses for new set:
21. tragedy
22. Oh, the one they made the movie about, The King's Speech might have been the name. I think it was George V
23. Maybe RCA
24. orange
25. probably The Riddler
26. St. Stephen (Good King Wenceslas went out on the Feast of Stephen, or something like that)
27. 4, no idea
28. Fenway Park?
29. It was an odd number, either 3 or 5, will go with 5
30. Indian
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