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Deanofwords
Member
09-13-2005
| Wednesday, May 03, 2023 - 3:16 pm 
22.Hurricane
23.France
25.Sicily
26.Lanai
29.Gary Coleman as Arnold on Good Times
30.Dingo
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Wednesday, May 03, 2023 - 11:11 pm
Guesses for new set:
21. dunno
22. Hurricane
23. Portugal, have not been to the bookstore
24. Trans Am
25. I don't know of an island that is famous for its limoncello, but when we went to Sorrento, it sure seemed that the entire town was devoted to selling limoncello, and we were forced to do a lot of sampling. I don't think Sorrento was on an island, so by default, I will answer Sicily as the island.
26. Lanai
27. Shirley Temple probably
28. soy beans
29. Gary Coleman
30. dingo
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Thursday, May 04, 2023 - 9:16 am
Good morning and happy Thursday!
Answers:
21. Thomas Edison spent most of his professional life in New Jersey, in a township that is now called Edison. What was it called when he lived there? Menlo Park (WTG OG)
22. Boxer Rubin Carter was wrongfully convicted of three murders in 1967, with the conviction overturned in 1985. What was his nickname? Huricane
23. Where is home to the Guinness Book of Record's oldest bookstore, Livraria Bertrand, that has been in operation since 1732 and is still open: Spain, France, Portugal or England? Portugal (WTG Juju)
24. What type of car was "KITT" in the original Knight Rider TV show? Trans Am
25. Which Italian island is famous for its lemon groves and Limoncello liqueur? Capri
26. Which Hawaiian island’s name is also a type of roofed porch? Lanai
27. Ginger ale and a splash of grenadine are mixed to make what drink? Shirley Temple (WTG Juju)
28. Edamame is an immature version of what type of beans? soybeans
29. Who is known for delivering the line, “What you talkin’ ‘bout, Willis?” Gary Coleman
30. Which animal is the largest land predator in Australia? dingo
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Thursday, May 04, 2023 - 9:35 am
New set and good luck!
31. Somewhere in the city of Louisville, Kentucky, there is a safe that contains 11 vials and a single signed piece of paper. Who signed that piece of paper in 1940?
32. The Strait of Gibraltar divides Europe from Africa. Spain is on the European side. What country is on the African side?
33. What political two-word phrase originated as a slang term for horses that appeared in a race but didn’t finish high enough to be considered important?
34. OPEC stands for "Organization of the - what - Exporting Countries"?
35. A hoard of 1000-year-old Viking coins was recently found in which Scandinavian country?
36. The three main types of muscle are skeletal, cardiac and what: sharp, smooth, sleek or strong?
37. This year's Academy Award winner Ke Huy Quan made his acting debut in which Steven Spielberg film?
38. A "somniloquist" does what?
39. Which species is also known as the pygmy chimpanzee?
40. What actor has the most Emmy wins ever?
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Thursday, May 04, 2023 - 1:08 pm
31. NO IDEA....WAS IT BLOOD?
32. MOROCCO
33. ALSO RANS
34. PETROLEUM
35. DENMARK
36. SMOOTH
37. EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE
38. NOW I KNOW
39. BONOBO
40. ED ASNER
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Deanofwords
Member
09-13-2005
| Thursday, May 04, 2023 - 3:49 pm
32.Morocco
33.also ran
34.petroleum
35.Norway
36.strong
37.Fablemans
38.wine expert
40.Tom Selleck
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Thursday, May 04, 2023 - 9:02 pm
Guesses for new set:
Just a drive-by tonight. Will do the easy one.
Guess for:
38. talks in their sleep
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Friday, May 05, 2023 - 9:31 am
Good morning and happy Friday!
Answers:
31. Somewhere in the city of Louisville, Kentucky, there is a safe that contains 11 vials and a single signed piece of paper. Who signed that piece of paper in 1940? Colonel Sanders (must be the 11 herbs and spices)
32. The Strait of Gibraltar divides Europe from Africa. Spain is on the European side. What country is on the African side? Morocco
33. What political two-word phrase originated as a slang term for horses that appeared in a race but didn’t finish high enough to be considered important? Also-Rans
34. OPEC stands for "Organization of the - what - Exporting Countries"? Petroleum
35. A hoard of 1000-year-old Viking coins was recently found in which Scandinavian country? Denmark (WTG OG)
36. The three main types of muscle are skeletal, cardiac and what: sharp, smooth, sleek or strong? smooth (WTG OG)
37. This year's Academy Award winner Ke Huy Quan made his acting debut in which Steven Spielberg film? Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
38. A "somniloquist" does what? talks in their sleep (WTG drive-by Juju)
39. Which species is also known as the pygmy chimpanzee? Bonobo (WTG OG)
40. What actor has the most Emmy wins ever? Ed Asner (WTG OG)
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Friday, May 05, 2023 - 9:49 am
New set and good luck!
41. Which human organ is responsible for regulating blood sugar levels?
42. In which country was the children's author Roald Dahl born?
43. Which country currently has the highest number of foreign-born residents?
44. The acronym "KISS" stands for "Keep it Simple ... " what?
45. The famous US Battle of the Alamo occured near which modern day US Texan city?
46. What famous Broadway musical was recently revealed as having had a Mossad spy in the starring role?
47. Mexico's "Día de los Muertos" is more commonly known as "Day of the ... " what?
48. Which Sesame Street character could be described as an "arithmomaniac"?
49. What is the largest sea turtle species on Earth?
50. What Hollywood legend made his screen debut in 1961's "Splendor in the Grass"?
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Friday, May 05, 2023 - 10:28 am
41. PANCREAS
42. ENGLAND
43. UNITED STATES
44. STUPID
45. SAN ANTONIO
46. NO IDEA
47. DEAD?
48. THE COUNT
49. LEATHERBACK
50. WARREN BEATTY
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Deanofwords
Member
09-13-2005
| Friday, May 05, 2023 - 2:26 pm
Funny thing about KFC- I was looking at heating pad you heating pad you heat up in the microwave. At a craft fair I asked what was in it.He replied rudely does Col Sanders say what his secret herb and spices are.
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Deanofwords
Member
09-13-2005
| Friday, May 05, 2023 - 2:31 pm
41.pancreas
42.England
43.USA
44.Stupid
45.San Antonio
46. Phatom of the Opera?
47.dead
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Friday, May 05, 2023 - 10:11 pm
Guesses for new set:
41. pancreas
42. UK/England - I am old enough to still be confused about what country I should answer for any of the countries in the British Isles. even though I have looked up the distinctions many times.
43. betcha that is UK as well
44. stupid
45. San Antonio, have been there many, many times, and often stayed at the Crocket Hotel, which overlooks La Mision San Antonio de Valero, also known as The Alamo.
46. dunno
47. dead
48. dunno - oh wait, was there some kind of "count" character that could have been a play on words? Otherwise, I have no idea. no children or grandchildren
49. leatherback
50. Warren Beatty
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Saturday, May 06, 2023 - 9:36 am
Good morning and happy Saturday!
Answers:
41. Which human organ is responsible for regulating blood sugar levels? pancreas
42. In which country was the children's author Roald Dahl born? Wales
43. Which country currently has the highest number of foreign-born residents? USA
44. The acronym "KISS" stands for "Keep it Simple ... " what? Stupid
45. The famous US Battle of the Alamo occurred near which modern day US Texan city? San Antonio
46. What famous Broadway musical was recently revealed as having had a Mossad spy in the starring role? Fiddler on the Roof
47. Mexico's "Día de los Muertos" is more commonly known as "Day of the ... " what? dead
48. Which Sesame Street character could be described as an "arithmomaniac"? The Count
49. What is the largest sea turtle species on Earth? leatherback
50. What Hollywood legend made his screen debut in 1961's "Splendor in the Grass"? Warren Beatty
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Saturday, May 06, 2023 - 9:49 am
New set and good luck!
51. The Brenner Pass forms the border between which two European countries?
52. What 1989 film stars Patrick Swayze as James Dalton, a professional "cooler" hired to take over security at the Double Deuce club in Jasper, Missouri?
53. According to the nursery rhyme, who was born on a Monday, christened on Tuesday, married on Wednesday, took ill on Thursday, grew worse on Friday, died on Saturday and buried on Sunday?
54. What TV series and film title links Edward Woodward, Denzel Washington, and Queen Latifah?
55. What is the more common name for Hansen's disease?
56. Which continent has the largest freshwater resources?
57. Which country is thought to have the most highway miles in the world?
58. Which organ can account for up to 30% of a shark’s total body mass?
59. Every year on Memorial Day, a sporting event is held. What exactly is it?
60. Who played Anita in the first Broadway production of West Side Story?
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Saturday, May 06, 2023 - 10:05 am
51. NO IDEA
52. NO IDEA
53. SOLOMON GRUNDY
54. NO IDEA
55. LEPROSY
56. NORTH AMERICA
57. UNITED STATES
58. LIVER?
59. INDY 500
6O. CHITA REVERA
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Deanofwords
Member
09-13-2005
| Saturday, May 06, 2023 - 2:12 pm
51.Switzerland and Austria
53.Solomon Grundy
54.Equalizer
56.North America
57.Canada
59.Indy 500
60.Rita Moreno
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Sunday, May 07, 2023 - 9:49 am
Good morning and happy Sunday!
Answers:
51. The Brenner Pass forms the border between which two European countries? Italy and Austria
52. What 1989 film stars Patrick Swayze as James Dalton, a professional "cooler" hired to take over security at the Double Deuce club in Jasper, Missouri? Road House
53. According to the nursery rhyme, who was born on a Monday, christened on Tuesday, married on Wednesday, took ill on Thursday, grew worse on Friday, died on Saturday and buried on Sunday? Solomon Grundy
54. What TV series and film title links Edward Woodward, Denzel Washington, and Queen Latifah? The Equalizer (WTG Dean)
55. What is the more common name for Hansen's disease? leprosy (WTG OG)
56. Which continent has the largest freshwater resources? Antarctica
57. Which country is thought to have the most highway miles in the world? China
58. Which organ can account for up to 30% of a shark’s total body mass? liver (WTG OG)
59. Every year on Memorial Day, a sporting event is held. What exactly is it? Indianapolis 500
60. Who played Anita in the first Broadway production of West Side Story? Chita Rivera (WTG OG)
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Sunday, May 07, 2023 - 10:04 am
New set and good luck!
61. Chinese pianist Yuja Wang performed with the Philadelphia Orchestra on October 7, 2021, for the post-COVID reopening of what legendary New York City music venue?
62. If you wanted to travel through three adjacent U.S. states that all started with the same letter, you would have to travel through which three states?
63. The Warren Commission officially claimed a "single-bullet theory" for the assassination of President Kennedy. Conspiracy theorists / detractors claim that another bullet was fired nearby. Now slang for conspiracy theories broadly, what is the name for this alternative firing location?
64. Along with Ancient Egyptian, the Rosetta Stone, carved during the Hellenistic period and key to the deciphering of hieroglyphics, features which other language?
65. The first known instance of banning coffee was in a Saudi Arabian holy city in 1511 as the drink was believed to stimulate radical thinking. What was this anti-joe city?
66. Although he published over 60 books under a different name, who published 13 books under the name Theo LeSieg and one book under the name Rosetta Stone?
67. The total amount of greenhouse gas emissions created by human activity is better known by what two-word term which originated from a concept conceived by environmentalists William E. Rees and Dr. Mathis Wackernagel during the 1990s?
68. After football (soccer), what is the second most popular sport in the world?
69. A sign reading "Hope You Have What She Had!" still hangs over a booth in Manhattan's Katz's Delicatessen where a scene from what romantic comedy was filmed?
70. How many ghosts chase Pac-Man at the start of each game?
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Sunday, May 07, 2023 - 11:12 am
61. RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL?
62. INDIANA, ILLINOIS, IOWA
63. NO IDEA
64. GREEK
65. MECCA?
66. I DID NOT KNOW THAT
67. NO IDEA
68. NO IDEA
69. WHEN HARRY MET SALLY
70. NO IDEA...4?
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