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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Friday, October 15, 2021 - 11:04 am 
New set and good luck!
1. In 2021, Hannukah will begin in what month?
2. Which board game has the Queen forbidden the royal family from playing?
3. Which record label was founded by Berry Gordy Jr as Tamla Records in 1959?
4. Which 108-year-old stadium is the oldest ballpark still used by a Major League Baseball team?
5. What 1883 event was the subject of a TV documentary called “Ultimate Blast” and a book called “The Day the Earth Exploded”?
6. If your Eggs Benedict has spinach instead of ham, it isn’t a Benedict. What is it?
7. The North Shore is New York City’s busiest remaining working waterfront. In which NY borough is it located?
8. What now-defunct traveling entertainment show was launched in 1940, folded in 1996, and was briefly owned by Dorothy Hamill?
9. The 2015 jukebox musical On Your Feet adapts the life story of what Miami-based Grammy and Presidential Medal of Freedom winner?
10. What comic strip debuted in 1978, is set in Indiana, and is today the world’s most syndicated strip?
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Friday, October 15, 2021 - 11:22 am
1. October...no idea
2. DD guesses MONOPOLY
3. Motown
4. DD says Wrigley Field
5. Explosion of Krackatoa
6. No idea
7. Staten Island
8. Holiday On Ice?
9. DD guesses Gloria Estafan
10. Garfield
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Deanofwords
Member
09-13-2005
| Friday, October 15, 2021 - 11:23 am
1.November
3.Motown
4.Fenway park?
6.Florentine
8.Ice Capades?
9.Gloria Efestein?
Have a good weekend all
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Friday, October 15, 2021 - 10:24 pm
Leaving very early tomorrow so spend the winter in South Padre Island, TX, will check in when I can and will let y'all know I have arrived safely.
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Saturday, October 16, 2021 - 9:26 am
Good morning and happy Saturday! Safe travels, Juju.
Answers:
1. In 2021, Hannukah will begin in what month? November (WTG Dean)
2. Which board game has the Queen forbidden the royal family from playing? Monopoly (WTG OG)
3. Which record label was founded by Berry Gordy Jr as Tamla Records in 1959? Motown
4. Which 108-year-old stadium is the oldest ballpark still used by a Major League Baseball team? Fenway Park
5. What 1883 event was the subject of a TV documentary called “Ultimate Blast” and a book called “The Day the Earth Exploded”? Explosion of Krakatoa (WTG OG)
6. If your Eggs Benedict has spinach instead of ham, it isn’t a Benedict. What is it? florentine (WTG Dean)
7. The North Shore is New York City’s busiest remaining working waterfront. In which NY borough is it located? Staten Island (WTG OG)
8. What now-defunct traveling entertainment show was launched in 1940, folded in 1996, and was briefly owned by Dorothy Hamill? Ice Capades (WTG Dean)
9. The 2015 jukebox musical On Your Feet adapts the life story of what Miami-based Grammy and Presidential Medal of Freedom winner? Gloria Estefan
10. What comic strip debuted in 1978, is set in Indiana, and is today the world’s most syndicated strip? Garfield (WTG OG)
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Saturday, October 16, 2021 - 9:37 am
New set and good luck!
11. After Canada and the United States, what is the third-largest sovereign nation by population in the Americas with English as an official language?
12. In Japanese monster movies, the monster Gamera is a giant, fire-breathing version of what kind of animal?
13. What famous literary character—who made his debut in 1865—evidently paid 10 shillings and sixpence for his top hat, according to its constantly visible price tag?
14. The die inside the Magic 8-Ball is an icosahedron. That means the fortune-telling device contains how many possible answers?
15. Of the official breeds recognized by the American Kennel Club, which comes last alphabetically?
16. What staple of Italian cooking is aged in wooden barrels, but includes none of the tree resin that gives it its name?
17. Jennifer Holliday originated the role of Effie White on Broadway in 1981, belting out "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going" in what musical?
18. If you are the King, you can declare special rules like bobbles or double taps in what game?
19. Picked 199th in 2000, who is considered the biggest draft steal in the history of the NFL?
20. “Sorrel” is one of the most common coat colors among horses. What is the frequently used alternative name for this color of horse?
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Deanofwords
Member
09-13-2005
| Saturday, October 16, 2021 - 1:20 pm
11.Belize
14.8 -I think _ I had one as a kid
16.Reggiano parmesan
17.Dream Girls
19.Tom Brady?
20.Chsetnut?
Happy weekend all
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Saturday, October 16, 2021 - 8:39 pm
Guesses for new set:
11. Belize
12. lizard
13. The Mad Hatter, guesses Bigdog, and of course that has to be right.
14. Well, a dodecahedron is 12, so an icosahedron is more than 12. Let's say 16.
15. Yorkie/Yorkshire Terrier
16. balsamic vinegar, says Bigdog
17. Jesus Christ Superstar
18. croquet
19. Tom Brady, says Bigdog
20. chestnut
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We are on our way to Texas for the winter, left at 7:15 this morning, arrived 3:15 this afternoon in SE Oregon after 464 miles.
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Sunday, October 17, 2021 - 7:24 am
JUST GOT BACK FROM MAUI LAST NIGHT. I'LL SKIP THIS PUZZLE.
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Sunday, October 17, 2021 - 9:36 am
Good morning and happy Sunday! Everyone has been on the move!
Answers:
11. After Canada and the United States, what is the third-largest sovereign nation by population in the Americas with English as an official language? Jamaica
12. In Japanese monster movies, the monster Gamera is a giant, fire-breathing version of what kind of animal? turtle
13. What famous literary character—who made his debut in 1865—evidently paid 10 shillings and sixpence for his top hat, according to its constantly visible price tag? The Mad Hatter (WTG Juju)
14. The die inside the Magic 8-Ball is an icosahedron. That means the fortune-telling device contains how many possible answers? 20
15. Of the official breeds recognized by the American Kennel Club, which comes last alphabetically? Yorkshire Terrier (WTG Juju)
16. What staple of Italian cooking is aged in wooden barrels, but includes none of the tree resin that gives it its name? balsamic vinegar (WTG Juju)
17. Jennifer Holliday originated the role of Effie White on Broadway in 1981, belting out "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going" in what musical? Dreamgirls (WTG Dean)
18. If you are the King, you can declare special rules like bobbles or double taps in what game? foursquare
19. Picked 199th in 2000, who is considered the biggest draft steal in the history of the NFL? Tom Brady
20. “Sorrel” is one of the most common coat colors among horses. What is the frequently used alternative name for this color of horse? chestnut
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Sunday, October 17, 2021 - 9:44 am
New set and good luck!
21. Henry Morton Stanley uttered the famous phrase “Dr. Livingstone, I presume,” when he stumbled across the missing Scottish explorer in Zanzibar in 1871. What geographic feature was Dr. Livingstone searching for when he went missing?
22. If you’re playing Texas Hold ‘Em and you have a quote-unquote “nut hand”—does that mean you have a good hand, or a bad hand, generally speaking?
23. According to the Guinness World Records, the tallest dog ever was named Zeus and lived in Michigan. He was 44 inches tall from paw to shoulder. What breed of dog was he?
24. What food mascot's most famous line is "follow your nose, it always knows"?
25. Have more United States presidents or vice presidents died while in office?
26. According to the world’s largest registry of pedigreed cats, what is the seven-letter term for a person who is a connoisseur of all-things cat-related?
27. What film director has only directed six movies since 1971, but has averaged $263 million at the box office for every one of them?
28. What rhyming-named brand of candies earned new popularity in the 1980s after Ronald Reagan declared them his favorite White House snack?
29. Kerri Strug had to be carried to the podium to receive her gold medal in the 1996 Olympics after injuring her ankle on what event?
30. What technology was created by NASA in 1966 to improve the safety of aircraft cushions, though now it is used everywhere from football helmets to x-ray tables?
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Sunday, October 17, 2021 - 10:23 am
21. Source of the Nile
22. Good?
23. Great Dane
24. No idea
25. Presidents?
26. Fancier
27. Scorsese?
28. Jelly Belly
29. Vault
30. Now I know}
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Deanofwords
Member
09-13-2005
| Sunday, October 17, 2021 - 1:17 pm
Welcome back Maui Mom OG
22.bad
23.great Dane -a former neighbour has one -very tall
25.Preasidents
27.Ron Howard?
28.Jelly Belly
Have a good week all
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Monday, October 18, 2021 - 8:36 am
Good morning and happy Monday! We are off to get our flu shots this morning. Fun!
Answers:
21. Henry Morton Stanley uttered the famous phrase “Dr. Livingstone, I presume,” when he stumbled across the missing Scottish explorer in Zanzibar in 1871. What geographic feature was Dr. Livingstone searching for when he went missing? the source of the Nile (WTG OG)
22. If you’re playing Texas Hold ‘Em and you have a quote-unquote “nut hand”—does that mean you have a good hand, or a bad hand, generally speaking? good (WTG OG)
23. According to the Guinness World Records, the tallest dog ever was named Zeus and lived in Michigan. He was 44 inches tall from paw to shoulder. What breed of dog was he? Great Dane
24. What food mascot's most famous line is "follow your nose, it always knows"? Toucan Sam (Froot Loops)
25. Have more United States presidents or vice presidents died while in office? presidents
26. According to the world’s largest registry of pedigreed cats, what is the seven-letter term for a person who is a connoisseur of all-things cat-related? Fancier (WTG OG)
27. What film director has only directed six movies since 1971, but has averaged $263 million at the box office for every one of them? George Lucas
28. What rhyming-named brand of candies earned new popularity in the 1980s after Ronald Reagan declared them his favorite White House snack? Jelly Belly
29. Kerri Strug had to be carried to the podium to receive her gold medal in the 1996 Olympics after injuring her ankle on what event? vault (WTG OG)
30. What technology was created by NASA in 1966 to improve the safety of aircraft cushions, though now it is used everywhere from football helmets to x-ray tables? memory foam
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Monday, October 18, 2021 - 8:46 am
New set and good luck!
31. For almost fifty years, DuPont's advertising slogan promised "Better Living..." how?
32. What is the name of the small opening through which muscles, tendons, and nerves pass from your forearm to your hand?
33. Ringo Starr, George Carlin, Alec Baldwin, and Pierce Brosnan have all narrated versions of what British TV show?
34. The only woman to be named the “World’s Most Beautiful Woman” by People magazine more than twice has won five times, most recently in 2017. Who is she?
35. The ancient Mayan city of Tikal is found in the northeast corner of what country, the most populous in Central America?
36. Meryl Streep and Leonardo DiCaprio have appeared in exactly one movie together. They play mother and son in what 1996 family drama?
37. A Ten-Gallon Hat does not have a volume anywhere near ten gallons, and likely got its name from the Spanish word “galón,” which refers to what type of decorative element?
38. If you’re cutting vegetables into thin strips that look like matchsticks, you’re practicing what French culinary technique?
39. In 1926, a New Jersey soda manufacturer discovered a way to make a drinkable chocolate beverage that wouldn’t spoil on shelves the way chocolate milk does. What did he call it?
40. What band successfully sued Apple Computers in 1978 for trademark infringement?
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Monday, October 18, 2021 - 10:16 am
31. through chemistry.
32. Metacarpal tunnel
33. Dr. No?
34. Julia Roberts
35. Guatamala
36. Now I know
37. Hat band?
38. Julienne sp
39. Now I know
40. Beatles
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Deanofwords
Member
09-13-2005
| Monday, October 18, 2021 - 2:46 pm
38.Juilene
39.He did not use real milk
40.Beatles
Tougher today -have a good week
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Monday, October 18, 2021 - 5:28 pm
Guesses for new set:
31. through chemistry
32. carpal tunnel
33. dunno
34. Christie Brinkley
35. Panama
36. Sophie's Choice
37. dunno, don't recognize that word in Spanish
38. julienne
39. Yoohoo
40. The Beatles?
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Tuesday, October 19, 2021 - 9:35 am
Good morning and happy Tuesday!
Answers:
31. For almost fifty years, DuPont's advertising slogan promised "Better Living..." how? through chemistry (My great grandmother was a Dupont)
32. What is the name of the small opening through which muscles, tendons, and nerves pass from your forearm to your hand? carpal tunnel
33. Ringo Starr, George Carlin, Alec Baldwin, and Pierce Brosnan have all narrated versions of what British TV show? Thomas the Tank Engine
34. The only woman to be named the “World’s Most Beautiful Woman” by People magazine more than twice has won five times, most recently in 2017. Who is she? Julia Roberts (WTG OG)
35. The ancient Mayan city of Tikal is found in the northeast corner of what country, the most populous in Central America? Guatemala (WTG OG)
36. Meryl Streep and Leonardo DiCaprio have appeared in exactly one movie together. They play mother and son in what 1996 family drama? Marvin's Room
37. A Ten-Gallon Hat does not have a volume anywhere near ten gallons, and likely got its name from the Spanish word “galón,” which refers to what type of decorative element? braid
38. If you’re cutting vegetables into thin strips that look like matchsticks, you’re practicing what French culinary technique? julienne
39. In 1926, a New Jersey soda manufacturer discovered a way to make a drinkable chocolate beverage that wouldn’t spoil on shelves the way chocolate milk does. What did he call it? Yoo-hoo (WTG Juju)
40. What band successfully sued Apple Computers in 1978 for trademark infringement? Beatles
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Tuesday, October 19, 2021 - 9:43 am
New set and good luck!
41. What novella character, who either had tuberculosis or rickets, was called “Little Fred” until a last-minute change to the manuscript?
42. “FBI” stands for “Federal Bureau of Investigation.” It also stands for the bureau’s three-word motto. What are those three words?
43. The oldest women’s college in America that is still in operation is in South Hadley, Massachusetts. What is it?
44. Several types of hot peppers are named after what class of animal—likely due to the fact that their tongues have no capsaicin receptors, making them the only creatures other than humans that will eat them?
45. What video game company got its name from a Japanese verb that means “to hit the target”?
46. What garment part comes in such varieties as Puritan, Peter Pan, and Choir Boy?
47. If a hockey player scores a “Gordie Howe Hat Trick,” that means they have scored a goal, recorded an assist, and done what else, all in one game?
48. What 1960s singing duo were once known as “Caesar and Cleopatra” due to their hairstyles?
49. What green vegetable has a section on its Wikipedia page titled “Effects on Urine”?
50. Doctors take the Hippocratic Oath, while nurses take a pledge named after what celebrated 19th-century nurse?
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