Final Jeopardy: 21st Century Novels (12-12-13)
The Final Jeopardy question (12/12/2013), in the category “21st Century Novels” was: In a letter to the author, President Obama called this ‘a lovely book– an elegant proof of God,...
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Final Jeopardy: Sports Term History (12-11-13)
The Final Jeopardy question (12/11/2013), in the category “Sports Term History” was: After throwing a long last-second touchdown in 1975, Roger Staubach said: “I closed my eyes and said” this....
Final Jeopardy: State Capitals (12-10-13)
The Final Jeopardy question (12/10/2013), in the category “State Capitals” was: It’s the southern city in which the building seen here is located; counting the panels may help. Current champ...
85-Year-Old American Man Released from North Korea
Merrill Newman, the 85-year-old grandfather, who was detained by the North Korean government at the end of October, was finally released and send home to his family on Friday, December...
Final Jeopardy: U.S. Presidents (12-9-13)
The Final Jeopardy question (12/9/2013), in the category “U. S. Presidents” was: Although born in the United States, he was the only president who spoke English as a second language....
Final Jeopardy: Historic Letters (12-6-13)
The Final Jeopardy question (12/6/2013), in the category “Historic Letters” was: In April 1865, she wrote to Mary Lincoln: “I cannot remain silent… brokenhearted by the loss of my own...
Rest in Peace: Nelson Mandela Dead at 95
South African President Jacob Zuma announced the death Nelson Mandela on December 5, 2013. Mandela was the first black South African to serve as President of South Africa from 1994...
Final Jeopardy: 20th Century Arts (12-5-13)
The Final Jeopardy question (12/5/2013), in the category “20th Century Arts” was: Pretending to be a tree is an exercise in a key textbook in this system that spread from...
Final Jeopardy: Asia (12-4-13)
The Final Jeopardy question (12/4/2013), in the category “Asia” was: Consisting of a peninsula and 2 islands, it was the longest-lasting European colony in Asia: 442 years. New champ Carlos...
Final Jeopardy: The Internet (12-3-13)
The Final Jeopardy question (12/3/2013), in the category “The Internet” was: The inventor of this image format said the OED wrongly has 2 pronunciations of it — the right one...
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