European Capitals with Closest Capital Cities
Here is a list of European capitals in alphabetical order by the city, not the country. This order helps see how many capital cities begin with a given letter. Yes,...
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Final Jeopardy: 6-16-14 to 6-20-14
Here are the Final Jeopardy questions and answers for the week of June 16, 2014, with links to the full recaps. Mon, June 16 – Correct answers: 3 This noun...
Final Jeopardy: Dogs & Geography (6-20-14)
The Final Jeopardy question (6/20/2014), in the category “Dogs & Geography” was: in 2001, the names of these two breeds came together in the new offical name of a Canadian...
World Heavyweight Champs – Quick Reference Guide
Here is a quick reference guide to boxers who have been universally recognized as Heavyweight Champ of the Year by decade — sort of. Rather than repeat the name of...
Dodgers’ Clayton Kershaw Throws Nearly Perfect No Hitter
Los Angeles Dodgers lefthander Clayton Kershaw threw the 2014 season’s second no hitter on June 18th, and it was just about as dominating a performance as it gets. Kershaw struck...
Final Jeopardy: Business & Industry (6-19-14)
The Final Jeopardy question (6/19/2014), in the category “Business & Industry” was: Founded in 1908, this big company was removed from the S&P 500 in 2009 after filing for bankruptcy...
Greek Gods and Goddesses
Got all your Greek gods and Roman counterparts straight? Try to do it before you go on Jeopardy! Here’s a list of the main gods and goddesses of ancient Greece...
Kirk Gibson Throws Strategy Out the Window in Diamondbacks’ Loss to Brewers
Arizona Diamondbacks manager Kirk Gibson has made no secret of his disdain for Milwaukee Brewers’ outfielder Ryan Braun. During the 2011 post season, Milwaukee beat Arizona in their playoff series,...
Final Jeopardy: Music in America (6-18-14)
The Final Jeopardy question (6/18/2014), in the category “Music in America” was: Established by Congress in 1798, it’s the oldest continuously active U.S. professional music ensemble. New champ Paige Ormiston...
Dr. Oz on the Hot Seat Over Bogus Weight Loss Pitches
TV’s Doctor Mehmet Oz came under fire with lawmakers on Tuesday, June 17, when he appeared before a Senate panel who wanted to know what the deal was with his...
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