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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Sunday, August 28, 2022 - 10:02 am 
New set and good luck!
41. In Sweden in 1973, a botched robbery turned into a six-day standoff that gave birth to the phrase "Stockholm syndrome". Where did it take place?
42. Which year were the Montreal Olympics?
43. At what temperature is Fahrenheit equal to Celsius?
44. What was the name of the housekeeper robot on The Jetsons?
45. According to the nursery rhyme, Solomon Grundy died on what?
46. How many minutes are there in 3 and a half hours?
47. What type of lettuce should be used in a classic Caesar Salad?
48. Which author hosted a 1960 fishing competition that Fidel Castro won?
49. The "canebrake", "timber" and "pygmy" are types of what?
50.
According to traditional rules, what color of poker chip has the highest value?
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Sunday, August 28, 2022 - 10:30 am
41. IN A BANK IN STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN
42. NO IDEA
43. 43...YOU'RE A STITCH, MAMIE
44. ROSIE
45. SATURDAY, BURIED ON SUNDAY
46. 21O MINUTES
47. ROMAINE
48. HEMMINGWAY?
49. RATTLESNAKE
50. NOW I KNOW
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Sunday, August 28, 2022 - 10:33 am
Christopher Pike is a fictional character in the Star Trek science fiction franchise. He is the immediate predecessor to James T. Kirk as captain of the starship USS Enterprise.
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Deanofwords
Member
09-13-2005
| Sunday, August 28, 2022 - 7:02 pm
41.A bank I am guessing
42.1976 -been to the stadium, once
43.minus 43 I am guessing as 43oc is about 117 of if on the plus side
45.Saturday
46.210 minutes
47.romaine
48.Heminghway I am guessing after he was in Toronto as reporter for the Star
50.red?
I will try to pop in while at my sister's . Have good walks Granny trivia!!
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Sunday, August 28, 2022 - 7:26 pm
Guesses for new set:
41: bank
42. Dunno
43. -40 on both scales. This is a pretty standard trivia question
44. Dunno
45. Saturday
46. 210
47. Romaine
48. Ernest Hemingway
49. rattlesnake
50. Dunno, blue
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Monday, August 29, 2022 - 9:39 am
Good morning and happy Monday!
Answers:
41. In Sweden in 1973, a botched robbery turned into a six-day standoff that gave birth to the phrase "Stockholm syndrome". Where did it take place? in a bank
42. Which year were the Montreal Olympics? 1976 (WTG Dean)
43. At what temperature is Fahrenheit equal to Celsius? -40 (WTG Juju)
44. What was the name of the housekeeper robot on The Jetsons? Rosie (WTG OG)
45. According to the nursery rhyme, Solomon Grundy died on what? Saturday
46. How many minutes are there in 3 and a half hours? 210
47. What type of lettuce should be used in a classic Caesar Salad? romaine
48. Which author hosted a 1960 fishing competition that Fidel Castro won? Ernest Hemingway
49. The "canebrake", "timber" and "pygmy" are types of what? rattlesnake
50.
According to traditional rules, what color of poker chip has the highest value? black
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Monday, August 29, 2022 - 9:56 am
New set and good luck!
51. The Bible calls it “brimstone.” What do we call it today?
52. The names of what advertising mascots are translated to “Piff, Paff, Puff” in Swedish, “Cric, Crac, Croc” in French, and “Pim, Pam, Pum” in Spanish?
53. King Henry VIII is known as the Father of the Royal what?
54. Who played Popeye in the 1980 film?
55. Which country does Egypt border to the south?
56. Which country banned "The Simpsons" in 2006?
57. Where were Doritos invented?
58. Who is Barbie’s little sister?
59. How many floors does the Eiffel Tower have?
60. In the United Kingdom, what is the day after Christmas known as?
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Deanofwords
Member
09-13-2005
| Monday, August 29, 2022 - 11:14 am
52. Snap Crackle Pop
54.Robin Williams
56.Iran
57.Mexico
58.Skippy
60. Same as Canada Boxing day , you dont in the USA it?
3/4 way to my sister on the train
Very humid when I left , a 40 oc or about 112 of. Crazy !!}}
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Monday, August 29, 2022 - 11:37 am
51. SULPHER
52. SNAP, CRACKLE, POT
53. NOW I KNOW
54. ROBIN WILLIAMS
55. THE SUDAN
56. NO IDEA...WHY?
57. BY A BANDITO SOMEWHERE
58. SKIPPER
59. NO IDEA...DOES IT HAVE ANY FLOORS AS SUCH?
60. BOXING DAY}
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Tuesday, August 30, 2022 - 9:43 am
Good morning and happy Wednesday! We do not have Boxing Day here. Have fun with your sister! We just booked our flights to go to Florida for Thanksgiving. This time we are not telling Luke we are coming so it will be a big surprise.
Answers:
51. The Bible calls it “brimstone.” What do we call it today? sulfur (WTG OG)
52. The names of what advertising mascots are translated to “Piff, Paff, Puff” in Swedish, “Cric, Crac, Croc” in French, and “Pim, Pam, Pum” in Spanish? Snap, Crackle, Pop
53. King Henry VIII is known as the Father of the Royal what? Navy
54. Who played Popeye in the 1980 film? Robin Williams
55. Which country does Egypt border to the south? Sudan (WTG OG)
56. Which country banned "The Simpsons" in 2006? China
57. Where were Doritos invented? Disneyland at the Casa de Fritos (Have eaten there, never knew about doritos)
58. Who is Barbie’s little sister? Skipper (WTG OG, so close Dean)
59. How many floors does the Eiffel Tower have? 3
60. In the United Kingdom, what is the day after Christmas known as? Boxing Day
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Tuesday, August 30, 2022 - 10:02 am
New set and good luck!
61. Gillette introduced the U.S.’s first three-blade razor in 1998. What did they call it?
62. As fans of “Weird Al” Yankovic may know, Darwin, Minnesota; Cawker City, Kansas; and Branson, Missouri all claim to be the home of the world’s largest… what?
63. How old is Prince Harry?
64. Which logo features an incomplete jigsaw globe?
65. Which Muppets were named after New York hotels?
66. Which candy sucker can you wear on your finger?
67. What company invented spray cheese in a can?
68. The Da Vinci Code opens with a murder in which famous museum?
69. What type of product is sold by the characters on the TV show "The Office"?
70. Which Canadian province provides 77% of the World's maple syrup?
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Tuesday, August 30, 2022 - 10:22 am
61. TRAC2
62. NO IDEA...GUITAR?
63. 37?
64. NO IDEA
65. NO IDEA
66. NOW I KNOW
67. DON'T REMEMBER
68. LOUVRE?
69. NO IDEA
70. NO IDEA
FELL ON MY FACE TODAY.
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Tuesday, August 30, 2022 - 1:15 pm
I just realized I said happy Wednesday and it is Tuesday! Since Kelly retired, it has thrown off my days.
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Wednesday, August 31, 2022 - 8:54 am
Good morning and happy Wednesday! Got it right!
Answers:
61. Gillette introduced the U.S.’s first three-blade razor in 1998. What did they call it? Mach 3
62. As fans of “Weird Al” Yankovic may know, Darwin, Minnesota; Cawker City, Kansas; and Branson, Missouri all claim to be the home of the world’s largest… what? ball of twine
63. How old is Prince Harry? 37 (WTG OG, my kids are the same ages as the princes)
64. Which logo features an incomplete jigsaw globe? Wikipedia
65. Which Muppets were named after New York hotels? Statler and Waldorf
66. Which candy sucker can you wear on your finger? Ring Pop
67. What company invented spray cheese in a can? Nabisco
68. The Da Vinci Code opens with a murder in which famous museum? the Louvre (WTG OG)
69. What type of product is sold by the characters on the TV show "The Office"? paper products
70. Which Canadian province provides 77% of the World's maple syrup? Quebec
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Wednesday, August 31, 2022 - 9:03 am
New set and good luck!
71. What Titanic survivor, who encouraged the crewmember in charge of her lifeboat to go back and look for survivors, has been portrayed by Kathy Bates, Debbie Reynolds, and twice by Cloris Leachman?
72. In Greek mythology, what bird is often depicted alongside the goddess Athena?
73. Sara Jane Moore and Lynette Fromme are the only two women ever charged with trying to assassinate a sitting U.S. president, in separate attempts 17 days apart. Which president did they try to kill?
74. If you order a “latte” in Italy, you’ll be handed a glass of… what?
75. Not including Washington DC, what is the most densely populated U.S. state?
76. In human beings, how many teeth normally make up a full adult set?
77. Who released an album and single both titled Physical in 1981?
78. "All American Food" is a trade name of what fast food restaurant chain, founded in 1923?
79. How many planets in our solar system are larger than the Earth?
80. Aaron Sorkin won an Oscar for writing what 2010 drama about the creation of Facebook?
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Wednesday, August 31, 2022 - 11:18 am
71. MOLLY BROWN
72. I DID NOT KNOW THAT
73. GERALD FORD
74. MILK
75. NEW JERSEY?
76. 32
77. OLIVIA NEWTON JOHN
78. NOW I KNOW
79. 4?
80. NO IDEA
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Thursday, September 01, 2022 - 7:54 am
Good morning and happy Thursday!
Answers:
71. What Titanic survivor, who encouraged the crewmember in charge of her lifeboat to go back and look for survivors, has been portrayed by Kathy Bates, Debbie Reynolds, and twice by Cloris Leachman? Molly Brown (WTG OG)
72. In Greek mythology, what bird is often depicted alongside the goddess Athena? owl
73. Sara Jane Moore and Lynette Fromme are the only two women ever charged with trying to assassinate a sitting U.S. president, in separate attempts 17 days apart. Which president did they try to kill? Gerald Ford (WTG OG)
74. If you order a “latte” in Italy, you’ll be handed a glass of… what? milk (WTG OG)
75. Not including Washington DC, what is the most densely populated U.S. state? New Jersey (WTG OG)
76. In human beings, how many teeth normally make up a full adult set? 32 (WTG OG)
77. Who released an album and single both titled Physical in 1981? Olivia Newton-John (WTG OG)
78. "All American Food" is a trade name of what fast food restaurant chain, founded in 1923? A&W
79. How many planets in our solar system are larger than the Earth? 4 (WTG OG)
80. Aaron Sorkin won an Oscar for writing what 2010 drama about the creation of Facebook? The Social Network
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Thursday, September 01, 2022 - 8:05 am
New set and good luck!
81. Which branch of the U.S. Armed Forces uses more fuel than any other individual part of the federal government?
82. Even though you likely haven’t heard of Leprino Foods, you’ve probably eaten their products. They supply 85 percent of what product to Pizza Hut, Domino's, and Papa John's, as well as selling byproducts used in protein bars, yogurt, and baby formula?
83. What is the birthstone for September?
84. In Roman times, what was a retiarius?
85. Pennywise is a character from which Stephen King novel?
86. What color is the cross on the Swedish flag?
87. "If music be the food of love, play on" is a line from which of Shakespeare's plays?
88. Proverbially, what are the windows to the soul?
89. Cat's eye, onion skin and cloud are types of what?
90. Who is the patron saint of travelers?
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Thursday, September 01, 2022 - 9:57 am
81. AIR FORCE?
82. CHEESE?
83. NO IDEA
84. GLADIATOR?
85. NO IDEA
86. BLUE
87. NOW I KNOW
88. EYES
89. NO IDEA
90. SANT CHRISTOPHER
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Thursday, September 01, 2022 - 10:21 pm
Guesses for new set:
81. Army
82. cheese
83. sapphire
84. dunno
85. It!
86. yellow, I think
87. Midsummer Night's Dream
88. the eyes
89. marbles
90. St. Christopher
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