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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Thursday, December 21, 2023 - 9:10 am 
Good morning and happy Thursday! Congrats on a perfect score, Juju!
Answers:
21. According to USDA estimates, China and Mexico are ranked second and third in the world’s production of oranges. The leading producer of oranges grows more than those two countries combined. What country is that? Brazil
22. What treat, which can be made with either twisted dough or piped choux pastry, gets its name from the Dutch for “to curl”? cruller
23. What was the influenza A virus H1N1 of 2009-10 also known as? swine flu
24. How many wings does a bee have? 4
25. Used for testing ESP, Zener cards feature symbols of a circle, + sign, square, star and how many wavy lines? 3
26. How many zeroes are there in a trillion? 12 (WTG Juju)
27. Hanukkah gelt represents what non-edible item? coins
28. What English treat is sung about in “We Wish You a Merry Christmas”? figgy pudding
29. Who directed the 1980 horror movie The Shining? Stanley Kubrick
30. A popular myth which has been debunked by sports historians is that Abner Doubleday, a Union officer in the American Civil War, invented which sport? baseball
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Thursday, December 21, 2023 - 9:31 am
New set and good luck!
31. Who is the most recent U.S. president to have more than one vice president during their tenure in office?
32. On New Year’s Day, many people in the American South get it started with Hoppin’ John, a dish said to promote prosperity. It’s often made with rice and what colorfully named legume?
33. The Great Fire of London started in which type of shop?
34. Belgrade has also been called Beograd, meaning ... ?
35. Where is the snowiest city in the world?
36. Finish the lyrics: "Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock / Jingle bells chime ___"?
37. Who played the fictional anti hero Deadpool in the 2016 movie?
38. Which team plays at the oldest stadium in the NFL?
39. In the Superman movies what newspaper does Clark Kent Work for?
40. What is the name of the wood Noah used in building his ark?
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Thursday, December 21, 2023 - 10:31 am
31. CLINTON
32. BLACK-EYED PEAS
33. NO IDEA
34. NO IDEA
35. NOW I KNOW
36. JINGLE BELL TIME
37. NO IDEA
38. NO IDEA
39. THE DAILY PLANET
40. GOPHERWOOD
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Deanofwords
Member
09-13-2005
| Thursday, December 21, 2023 - 2:25 pm
Congrats Juju
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Deanofwords
Member
09-13-2005
| Thursday, December 21, 2023 - 2:30 pm
31.Bush
32.beans
33.candle
35.Moscow
36.Jingle Bell Time
37.Ryan Gosling
39.Daily Planet
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Thursday, December 21, 2023 - 7:23 pm
Thanks, Dean.
pass
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Friday, December 22, 2023 - 10:00 am
I am heading to the hospital this morning to see my husband so I will post later.
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Friday, December 22, 2023 - 3:52 pm
Good afternoon and happy Friday!
Answers:
31. Who is the most recent U.S. president to have more than one vice president during their tenure in office? Richard Nixon
32. On New Year’s Day, many people in the American South get it started with Hoppin’ John, a dish said to promote prosperity. It’s often made with rice and what colorfully named legume? black-eyed peas (WTG OG)
33. The Great Fire of London started in which type of shop? bakery
34. Belgrade has also been called Beograd, meaning ... ? white city
35. Where is the snowiest city in the world? Japan
36. Finish the lyrics: "Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock / Jingle bells chime ___"? in jingle bell time
37. Who played the fictional anti hero Deadpool in the 2016 movie? Ryan Reynolds
38. Which team plays at the oldest stadium in the NFL? Chicago Bears
39. In the Superman movies what newspaper does Clark Kent Work for? The Daily Planet
40. What is the name of the wood Noah used in building his ark? gopher wood (WTG OG)
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Friday, December 22, 2023 - 4:05 pm
New set and good luck!
41. In 2001, Jennifer Lopez became the first woman to simultaneously top the weekly record charts and box office, with her album "J.Lo" and what romantic comedy co-starring Matthew McConaughey?
42. How many times does the number 1 appear on an advent calendar with 24 doors?
43. What is an adult male turkey called?
44. What is your star sign if you were born on Christmas Day?
45. What fairytale was the inspiration for the first gingerbread house?
46. Who sang about Little Saint Nick in 1963?
47. Whose eyes are mentioned in Kim Carnes' 1981 song?
48. In 1987 a toddler fell into a well in Texas, USA, sparking a 56-hour rescue effort. She was known as Baby who?
49. What is the Egyptian term for the key of life?
50. Which child prodigy signed on with Motown at age 11?
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Friday, December 22, 2023 - 4:34 pm
41. THE WEDDING PLANNER
42. NO IDEA
43. GOBBLER
44. NO IDEA
45. HANSEL AND GRETEL
46. BEACH BOYS
47. BETTE DAVIS EYES
48. JESSICA...I SURE REMEMBER THAT
49. ANKH
50. LITTLE STEVIE WONDER
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Deanofwords
Member
09-13-2005
| Friday, December 22, 2023 - 4:50 pm
Hoping hubby will be home soon and have a Merry Christmas.
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Deanofwords
Member
09-13-2005
| Friday, December 22, 2023 - 4:57 pm
41.the Wedding Planner
42.11
43.Tom
44.Aquarius
45.Hansel and Gretel
47. Bette Davis eyes - I worked with a Kim Carnes at the time
50.Stevie Wonder
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Friday, December 22, 2023 - 7:20 pm
Guesses for new set:
41. The Wedding Planner
42. 12
43. tom
44. Capricorn
45. Hansel and Gretel
46. Beach boys
47. Betty Davis
48. Baby Jessica
49. ankh
50. Little Stevie Wonder
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Saturday, December 23, 2023 - 10:23 am
Good morning and happy Saturday! Dean, we are moving in the right direction! They have a diagnosis as to why he has the pneumonia and the treatment pattern seems to be working. I for one, will be happy to not see a hospital for a while.
Answers:
41. In 2001, Jennifer Lopez became the first woman to simultaneously top the weekly record charts and box office, with her album "J.Lo" and what romantic comedy co-starring Matthew McConaughey? The Wedding Planner
42. How many times does the number 1 appear on an advent calendar with 24 doors? The answer says 13 but I can only count 12. (WTG Juju)
43. What is an adult male turkey called? Gobbler (WTG OG)
44. What is your star sign if you were born on Christmas Day? Capricorn (WTG Juju)
45. What fairytale was the inspiration for the first gingerbread house? Hansel and Gretel
46. Who sang about Little Saint Nick in 1963? Beach Boys
47. Whose eyes are mentioned in Kim Carnes' 1981 song? Bette Davis
48. In 1987 a toddler fell into a well in Texas, USA, sparking a 56-hour rescue effort. She was known as Baby who? Jessica
49. What is the Egyptian term for the key of life? ankh
50. Which child prodigy signed on with Motown at age 11? Stevie Wonder
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Saturday, December 23, 2023 - 10:35 am
New set and good luck!
51. Which world leader was issued a prescription for unlimited alcohol?
52. The Gutenberg Bible was printed in what language?
53. What's the maximum number of lines of symmetry a rectangle can have?
54. What does the R in RPM stand for?
55. Which element takes its name from the Latin for charcoal?
56. In The Santa Clause, how is the original Santa injured?
57. Nakatomi Plaza is a key location in which film?
58. Globally in terms of total production, the USA churns out the most cheese - which country comes next?
59. The ruins of the ancient city of Petra are found in which country?
60. According to fable, from what animal’s paw did Androcles pull a thorn?
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Saturday, December 23, 2023 - 10:58 am
51. NO IDEA
52. LATIN
53. TWO?
54. REVOLUTIONS
55. NO IDEA
56. NEVER SAW IT...FELL OUT OF THE SLEIGH?
57. NO IDEA
58. NO IDEA...CHINA?
59. JORDAN
60. LION
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Deanofwords
Member
09-13-2005
| Saturday, December 23, 2023 - 1:04 pm
51.Hitler?
52.Latin
53 2
54.Revolutions
58.Switzerland
59.Jordan
Glad hubby should be home for Christmas!!
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Saturday, December 23, 2023 - 7:58 pm
Guesses for new set:
51. Kruschev
52. Latin
53. 6
54. revolutions
55. carbon
56. reindeer kicked him
57. Die Hard, says Bigdog with certainty
58. India
59. Jordan - we have a great photo of me standing in the mouth of the Siq with The Treasury looming large behind me at Petra, but I don't seem to have a copy of it on my computer.
60. lion
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Sunday, December 24, 2023 - 9:29 am
Good morning and happy Sunday and Christmas Eve! Kelly is getting out today. I am just waiting here for an oxygen delivery. They won't let him leave unless we have some at home. He is doing a lot better.
Answers:
51. Which world leader was issued a prescription for unlimited alcohol? Winston Churchill
52. The Gutenberg Bible was printed in what language? Latin
53. What's the maximum number of lines of symmetry a rectangle can have? 2
54. What does the R in RPM stand for? revolutions
55. Which element takes its name from the Latin for charcoal? carbon (WTG Juju)
56. In The Santa Clause, how is the original Santa injured? fell off the roof
57. Nakatomi Plaza is a key location in which film? Die Hard (WTG Juju)
58. Globally in terms of total production, the USA churns out the most cheese - which country comes next? Germany
59. The ruins of the ancient city of Petra are found in which country? Jordan
60. According to fable, from what animal’s paw did Androcles pull a thorn? lion
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Sunday, December 24, 2023 - 9:41 am
New set and good luck! I will see you all the day after Christmas. Have a lovely holiday, everyone, and God bless us all.
61. Who has won an Oscar for their role as Santa Claus?
62. How long does it take for a tree to reach the average height for a Christmas tree?
63. What's the highest grossing Christmas movie of all time?
64. Where was tinsel first invented?
65. Where was the first Yule Log cake created?
66. How many new Christmas movies did Hallmark release this year: 30, 35 or 40?
67. What does Alvin want for Christmas in the song “The Chipmunk Song”?
68. What Christmas beverage is also known as “milk punch?”
69. What’s the name of the family featured in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation?
70. The charity Toys for Tots is run by the reserve force of what branch of the U.S. military?
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