Final Jeopardy: 20th Century Brits (1-12-15)
The Final Jeopardy question (1/12/2015), in the category “20th Century Brits” was: Dr. Hugh Cairns, who tried but couldn’t save the life of this man in May 1935, became a...
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Final Jeopardy: Famous Americans (1-9-15)
The Final Jeopardy question (1/9/2015), in the category “Famous Americans” was: In 1982, 72 years after his death, he became the first person inducted into the Hall of Famous Missourians....
Final Jeopardy: Artists (1-8-15)
The Final Jeopardy question (1/8/2015), in the category “Artists” was: He said a 2009 exhibit was the 1st time taxpayers’ money was used “to hang my pictures up rather than...
Four Players Elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame
The Baseball Writers Association of America elected four players on the first ballot in 60 years on January 6th. The Class of 2015 includes pitchers Pedro Martinez, Randy Johnson, and...
Final Jeopardy: State Holidays (11-10-14)
The Final Jeopardy question (11/10/2014), in the category “State Holidays” was: This is the only state that honors a former U.S. Secretary of State with his own legal holiday. The...
Final Jeopardy: Coats of Arms (10-17-14)
The Final Jeopardy question (10/17/2014), in the category “Coats of Arms” was: This country’s coat of arms features a palm tree & a 19th American sailing ship. 2-day champ John...
Final Jeopardy: Literature (10-16-14)
The Final Jeopardy question (10/16/2014), in the category “Literature” was: This title 1864 adventure is embarked upon by a descent into Iceland’s Mount Sneffels. New champ John Campbell won $16,400...
Final Jeopardy: Wordplay (10-15-14)
The Final Jeopardy question (10/15/2014), in the category “Wordplay” was: Subtract a letter from the name of a keystroke found in computer commands & you get this violent reaction to...
Final Jeopardy: Album Covers (4-30-14)
The Final Jeopardy question (4/30/2014), in the category “Album Covers” was: This band used a picture of the Hindenburg Disaster on the cover of its eponymous debut album. 7-day champ...
Two Popes Canonize Two Popes
Thousands of people continue to fill St. Peter’s Square to witness the canonization of Pope John XXIII and Pope John Paul II on Sunday, April 27, 2014. Retired Pope Benedict...
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