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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Tuesday, September 27, 2022 - 8:51 am 
Good morning and happy Tuesday!
Answers:
31. Which popular candy came first, Butterfingers or Reese’s cups? Butterfingers
32. In which abbey is Charles Dickens buried? Westminster
33. The Black Forest Mushroom or Brown Oak Mushroom is also known by what name? shiitake (WTG OG)
34. Which dancer starred in the 1968 film ‘Finian’s Rainbow’? Fred Astaire (WTG Dean)
35. What two zodiac signs are associated with October? Libra and Scorpio (WTG Juju, I have an early November birthday too!)
36. What year did Elvis Presley have his first hit, “Heartbreak Hotel?” 1956
37. Who became the oldest astronaut in space in 1998? John Glenn
38. What sport did the 1992 “Dream Team” play? basketball (WTG Juju)
39. After Florida, what state has the second-highest percentage of people aged 65 and older? Maine
40. What is the most popular Halloween costume for pets? pumpkin
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Tuesday, September 27, 2022 - 9:07 am
New set and good luck!
41. Based on a Pulitzer Prize-winning play of the same name, “Fences” is a 2016 drama starring, produced, and directed by whom?
42. The tallest mountain in China is known in that country as Zhūmùlǎngmǎ Fēng, or “Holy Mother Peak.” What is that mountain’s English-language name?
43. Andouille, longanisa, and botifarra are all examples of what foodstuff?
44. What species of flightless Southern Hemisphere bird, known for its conspicuous yellow crest, was named for its resemblance to a mid-18th century fashion movement?
45. Uncredited, who provides the sultry voice of Jessica Rabbit in Who Framed Roger Rabbit?
46. Udometer, pluviometer, hyetometer and ombrometer are all instruments used to measure what?
47. Earl Grey tea is flavored with an essence extracted from the aromatic skin of what type of orange?
48. Which two islands are the only places wild Orangutans currently inhabit?
49. At the end of the 11th century, teenager Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar led a Spanish force against the Moors and drove them out of Spain. By what name is he better known?
50. In the popular children's rhyme, what are the Five Little Monkeys jumping on?
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Tuesday, September 27, 2022 - 9:49 am
41. NO IDEA
42. EVEREST
43. NO IDEA
44. CASOWARY
45. KATHLEEN TURNER
46. RAIN
47. BERGAMOT
48. BORNEO AND SUMATRA
49. EL CID
5O. BED
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Deanofwords
Member
09-13-2005
| Tuesday, September 27, 2022 - 12:15 pm
41.Olivia -can see her -cant recall last name
43.sausage
45.Kathleen Turner
Tougher today
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Tuesday, September 27, 2022 - 9:39 pm
Guesses for new set:
41. dunno
42. Mt. Everest
43. sausage
44. dunno
45. dunno
46. rain
47. the flavor of Earl Grey is bergamot but don't know if it is an orange or not
48. Borneo and ...
49. El Cid
50. trampoline
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Wednesday, September 28, 2022 - 8:10 am
Good morning and happy Wednesday!
Answers:
41. Based on a Pulitzer Prize-winning play of the same name, “Fences” is a 2016 drama starring, produced, and directed by whom? Denzel Washington
42. The tallest mountain in China is known in that country as Zhūmùlǎngmǎ Fēng, or “Holy Mother Peak.” What is that mountain’s English-language name? Mount Everest
43. Andouille, longanisa, and botifarra are all examples of what foodstuff? sausage
44. What species of flightless Southern Hemisphere bird, known for its conspicuous yellow crest, was named for its resemblance to a mid-18th century fashion movement? macaroni penguin (Like Yankee Doodle's cap)
45. Uncredited, who provides the sultry voice of Jessica Rabbit in Who Framed Roger Rabbit? Kathleen Turner
46. Udometer, pluviometer, hyetometer and ombrometer are all instruments used to measure what? rainfall
47. Earl Grey tea is flavored with an essence extracted from the aromatic skin of what type of orange? Bergamot
48. Which two islands are the only places wild Orangutans currently inhabit? Sumatra and Borneo (WTG OG)
49. At the end of the 11th century, teenager Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar led a Spanish force against the Moors and drove them out of Spain. By what name is he better known? El Cid
50. In the popular children's rhyme, what are the Five Little Monkeys jumping on? the bed (WTG OG)
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Wednesday, September 28, 2022 - 8:25 am
New set and good luck!
51. One of the only places where you can cross the U.S.-Canada border without documentation is within the bounds of the world’s first “international peace park.” This site connects the Waterton Lakes National Park of Alberta to which American national park?
52. Rheum is a thin, crusty layer of mucus that most commonly collects around what part of the human body?
53. The chorus of “Stayin’ Alive” has a tempo of 100 beats per minute, which is why instructors in what skill use it to help students keep up an appropriate rhythm?
54. Fitzrovia and Belgravia are areas in which city?
55. Which musician was known as The Man in Black?
56. 'Steak au poivre' is steak covered with what?
57. In which 1970s song were the cats 'as fast as lightning'?
58. Before being replaced by Tokyo, what was the most expensive major city in the world in 2008: New York City, Moscow, London or Sydney?
59. What was the average age to get married in the U.S. in 2021: 24, 26, 28 or 30?
60. How many times does Mr. Owl lick the tootsie pop before biting into it?
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Deanofwords
Member
09-13-2005
| Wednesday, September 28, 2022 - 3:09 pm
54.London
55.Johnny Cash
56.steak with pepper
58.Moscow?
59.26
60.5
Today walked just over 10 miles.
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Thursday, September 29, 2022 - 5:29 am
51. NO IDEA
52. EYES
53. NO. IDEA
54. LONDON
55. JOHNNY CASH
56. FLIES...NO?
57. NO IDEA
58. NYC
59. 28
6O. NO IDEA
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Thursday, September 29, 2022 - 8:29 am
Good morning and happy Thursday! Good for you, Dean! You are way better than I am.
Answers:
51. One of the only places where you can cross the U.S.-Canada border without documentation is within the bounds of the world’s first “international peace park.” This site connects the Waterton Lakes National Park of Alberta to which American national park? Glacier
52. Rheum is a thin, crusty layer of mucus that most commonly collects around what part of the human body? eyes (WTG OG)
53. The chorus of “Stayin’ Alive” has a tempo of 100 beats per minute, which is why instructors in what skill use it to help students keep up an appropriate rhythm? CPR
54. Fitzrovia and Belgravia are areas in which city? London
55. Which musician was known as The Man in Black? Johnny Cash
56. 'Steak au poivre' is steak covered with what? peppercorns (WTG Dean)
57. In which 1970s song were the cats 'as fast as lightning'? Kung Fu Fighting
58. Before being replaced by Tokyo, what was the most expensive major city in the world in 2008: New York City, Moscow, London or Sydney? Moscow (WTG Dean)
59. What was the average age to get married in the U.S. in 2021: 24, 26, 28 or 30? 28 (WTG OG)
60. How many times does Mr. Owl lick the tootsie pop before biting into it? 3
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Thursday, September 29, 2022 - 8:43 am
New set and good luck!
61. In 1887, Joseph Binks of Chicago's Marshall Field's Wholesale Store developed a more efficient way to whitewash his basement, for which artists such as Banksy and Basquiat thank him. What did he invent?
62. Peach tree blossoms are generally what color?
63. How many French hens are in the song The Twelve Days of Christmas?
64. Boston Legal was a spin-off of which other legal drama series?
65. Which spice is used in goulash?
66. Who played the title role in "Lawrence Of Arabia"?
67. What is the world’s largest automotive company?
68. What was the most popular name for girls in 1960?
69. What was the most popular name for boys in 1960?
70. What breed of dog is used as a piece in the popular board game Monopoly?
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Thursday, September 29, 2022 - 8:56 am
61. ROLLER BRUSH?
62. PINK...HAD SEVERAL PEACH TREES AND HOME-CANNED HUNDREDS OF QUARTS OVER THE YEARS.
63. THREE FRENCH HENS
64. THE PRACTICE...LAST WEEK I JUST FINISHED THE PRACTICE AND NOW I'M WATCHING BOSTON LEGAL ON HULU65.
65. PAPRIKA
66. PETER O'TOOLE
67. VW
68. NOW I KNOW
69. MICHAEL
70. SCOTTIE
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Deanofwords
Member
09-13-2005
| Thursday, September 29, 2022 - 12:06 pm
61.roller brush ?
62.pinkish
63.3
65.Paprika
66.Peter O'toole
67.VW 2nd choice Toyota
69.John?
70.Scottie
feeling it today Granny trivia
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Thursday, September 29, 2022 - 10:13 pm
I somehow missed last night's. In knew all but 54, 58, 59, and 60.
Guesses for new set:
61. spray painter
62. pink
63. 3
64. Boston Blues
65. paprika
66. Peter O'Toole
67. Toyota
68. Mary
69. Michael
70. Scottish terrier
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Friday, September 30, 2022 - 8:01 am
Good morning and happy Friday!
Answers:
61. In 1887, Joseph Binks of Chicago's Marshall Field's Wholesale Store developed a more efficient way to whitewash his basement, for which artists such as Banksy and Basquiat thank him. What did he invent? spray paint (WTG Juju)
62. Peach tree blossoms are generally what color? pink
63. How many French hens are in the song The Twelve Days of Christmas? 3
64. Boston Legal was a spin-off of which other legal drama series? The Practice (WTG OG)
65. Which spice is used in goulash? paprika
66. Who played the title role in "Lawrence Of Arabia"? Peter O'Toole
67. What is the world’s largest automotive company? Toyota (WTG Juju)
68. What was the most popular name for girls in 1960? Mary (WTG Juju, not too many of us now)
69. What was the most popular name for boys in 1960? David
70. What breed of dog is used as a piece in the popular board game Monopoly? Scottish terrier
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Friday, September 30, 2022 - 8:15 am
New set and good luck!
71. A “fingerling” is a juvenile fish that is roughly the size of a finger. What’s the three-letter term for a recently hatched fish that is still younger than a fingerling?
72. Where is the Gale Crater?
73. Slowhand is a nickname for which guitarist?
74. Which variety is known as the "Champagne of Tea"?
75. Complete Buzz Lightyear's catchphrase: To _______, and beyond!
76. Who did Elizabeth Bennett marry in the novel Pride and Prejudice?
77. Which Tex-Mex dish means 'little cheesy thing' in Spanish?
78. 1970s hit "YMCA": 'I said, young man, put your WHAT on the shelf'?
79. Restaurateur Thornton Prince III is credited as the first purveyor of what city’s famed “hot chicken”?
80. In what city could you visit the neighborhood of Trastevere, whose name means “across the Tiber”?
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Friday, September 30, 2022 - 8:53 am
71. FRY
72. NOW I KNOW
73. NOW I KNOW
74. DARJEELING
75. INFINITY
76. MR. DARCY?
77. NO IDEA
78. PRIDE
79. NO IDEA
8O. ROME
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Friday, September 30, 2022 - 10:15 pm
Guesses for new set:
71. fry
72. the moon
73. dunno
74. Earl Grey
75. Infinity
76. dunno
77. quesadilla
78. pride
79. dunno
80. Rome - we have been in the Trastevere
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Deanofwords
Member
09-13-2005
| Saturday, October 01, 2022 - 8:09 am
I am away till Monday pm
Last one Rome
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Saturday, October 01, 2022 - 8:50 am
Good morning and happy Saturday!
Answers:
71. A “fingerling” is a juvenile fish that is roughly the size of a finger. What’s the three-letter term for a recently hatched fish that is still younger than a fingerling? fry
72. Where is the Gale Crater? on Mars
73. Slowhand is a nickname for which guitarist? Eric Clapton
74. Which variety is known as the "Champagne of Tea"? Darjeeling (WTG OG)
75. Complete Buzz Lightyear's catchphrase: To _______, and beyond! Infinity
76. Who did Elizabeth Bennett marry in the novel Pride and Prejudice? Mr. Darcy (WTG OG)
77. Which Tex-Mex dish means 'little cheesy thing' in Spanish? quesadilla (WTG Juju)
78. 1970s hit "YMCA": 'I said, young man, put your WHAT on the shelf'? pride
79. Restaurateur Thornton Prince III is credited as the first purveyor of what city’s famed “hot chicken”? Nashville
80. In what city could you visit the neighborhood of Trastevere, whose name means “across the Tiber”? Rome
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