Wings: The First Best Picture Oscar Winner
Here is a review of “Wings”, a 1927 film that won the first Academy Award for “Outstanding Picture”, as the Best Picture award was then known. The award ceremony was...
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Final Jeopardy: American Literature (7-11-14)
The Final Jeopardy question (7/11/2014), in the category “American Literature” was: Published in 1925, it still sells 500,000 copies a year & was on the bestseller lists in 2013. New...
More July Independence Celebrations Around the World
Did you know that our Secretary of State, John Kerry, sends greeting to countries about to celebrate their independence and his messages are posted on the Department of State website?...
Final Jeopardy: In the Dictionary (7-10-14)
The Final Jeopardy question (7/10/2014), in the category “In the Dictionary” was: This adjective can mean “delicate”, “heavenly” or, in chemistry, “related to C4H10O”. 2x champ Campbell Warner has racked...
Mr. Spock’s Illogical Song
Jeopardy had a clue about Star Trek’s Spock over 10 years ago on May 30, 2003 in the category FEELING “ILL” valued at $600: “Spock knows it means something that...
Final Jeopardy: Constitutional Monarchies (7-9-14)
The Final Jeopardy question (7/14/2014), in the category “Constitutional Monarchies” was: The constitution of this country allows the monarch to abdicate, which has happened in 1948, 1980 and 2013. New...
Final Jeopardy: Science Words (7-8-14)
The Final Jeopardy question (7/8/2014), in the category “Science Words” was: Appropriately, this word from Latin for “unfold” isn’t in the first edition of “Origin of Species” but does appear...
Tyson Gay Returns to Competition, Wins 100 Meters in Paris
U.S. sprinter Tyson Gay returned to international track competition at the beginning of July, finishing second to fellow American Justin Gatlin in the 100 meters at a meet in Lausanne,...
2014 Baseball All Star Teams Announced
The starters and reserves for the Baseball All Star Teams have been announced, with not a whole lot of surprises this year. Colorado Shortstop Troy Tulowitzki and Toronto outfielder Jose...
Final Jeopardy: Government (7-7-14)
The Final Jeopardy question (7/7/2014), in the category “Government” was: “Features” at the website of this agency include “Protection”, “Investigations” & “Know Your Money”. New champ Kay Thanaporn won the...
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