Final Jeopardy: Word Origins (12-30-13)
The Final Jeopardy question (12/30/2013), in the category “Word Origins” was: When evidence was lacking, juries of yore would reply with this Latin word meaning “We do not know”; now...
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Final Jeopardy: 12-23 to 12-27-13
Here are the Final Jeopardy questions and answers for the week of December 23, 2013, with links to the full recaps. Mon, December 23 – Correct answers: 2 Jimmy Carter held...
Final Jeopardy: 18th Century America (12-27-13)
The Final Jeopardy question (12/27/2013), in the category “18th Century America” was: There were just 13 of these, the title of an historic document; one offered admission to Canada. New...
Final Jeopardy: Tech Terms (12-26-13)
The Final Jeopardy question (12/26/2013), in the category “Tech Terms” was: In a July 1990 post Yisrael Radai called this 7-letter term “a word I just coined for Trojans, viruses,...
Django Unchained Quotes
Here are some quotes from Djano Unchained (2013) and you may notice that those chosen do not contain the “n” word, no easy feat with this movie. Dr. King Schultz:...
Final Jeopardy: Authors (12-25-13)
The Final Jeopardy question (12/25/2013), in the category “Authors” was: “The American Tolkien” was what Time Magazine called this author with the same 2 middle initials as Tolkien. 2-day champ...
Final Jeopardy: Geopolitical Hot Spots (12-24-13)
The Final Jeopardy question (12/24/2013), in the category “Geopolitical Hot Spots” was: On the Grand Trunk Road, the Wagah border separating these two countries since 1947 is called the “Berlin...
Peyton Manning Breaks Touchdown Pass Record
Peyton Manning continued his magnificent 2013 season by throwing four touchdown passes in the Broncos’ 37-13 rout of the Houston Texans. In the process, Manning threw his 51st TD pass...
Final Jeopardy: Presidents & Films (12-23-13)
The Final Jeopardy question (12/23/2013) in the category “Presidents & Films” was: Jimmy Carter held 480 screenings at the White House; his first was this film set in 1970s Washington,...
George C. Scott as General Patton
Today is the day that General George S. Patton passed away in 1945, and if you happen to be looking for a good film to watch, how about 1970’s Oscar-winner...
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