Final Jeopardy: Literary Characters (3-9-15)
The Final Jeopardy question (3/9/2015), in the category “Literary Characters” was: The first story in which he appeared began, “The scent and smoke and sweat of a casino are nauseating...
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Coach K Sets ACC Record for Most Basketball Wins
The last couple of weeks have been pretty good for Duke basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski. On January 25th, Coach K won his 1000th game as a head coach when the...
Final Jeopardy: 20th Century America (1-2-15)
The Final Jeopardy question (1/2/2015), in the category “20th Century America” was: In 1923 Fanny Brice made news by having this procedure, later rejected by a woman portraying her. 5x...
Mike Nichols, Famed Director and Producer, Dies at 83 Years Old
Multi-award winning producer and director, Mike Nichols, died suddenly on November at the age of 83. His passing was announced in a statement by ABC News President James Goldston: “He...
Mike Trout and Clayton Kershaw are MLB’s MVPs
Baseball concluded its post season awards by announcing a Los Angeles sweep. L.A. Angels outfielder Mike Trout was named the American League Most Valuable Player and L.A. Dodgers pitcher Clayton...
Final Jeopardy: Eponymous Geography (10-22-14)
The Final Jeopardy question (10/22/2014), in the category “Eponymous Geography” was: Named around 1616, it’s the world’s fifth-largest island & the largest named after a person. 3-day champ Alexander Persaud...
Marlins’ Giancarlo Stanton Hit in the Face by Pitch
There was a frightening reminder at the Miami Marlins—Milwaukee Brewers game in Milwaukee on September 11th of how baseball can be a dangerous game. Miami’s Giancarlo Stanton, the National League...
Final Jeopardy: Biblical Names (3-7-14)
The Final Jeopardy question (3/7/2014), in the category “Biblical Names” was: In Genesis 4 this name is chosen because God “hath appointed me another seed.” Today is the last match...
Final Jeopardy: Government Programs (11-27-13)
The Final Jeopardy question (11/27/2013), in the category “Government Programs” was: Over 8,000 people have been saved from harm by this program authorized in a 1970 law, but we’re not...
Final Jeopardy: Authors (11-26-13)
The Final Jeopardy question (11/26/2013), in the category “Authors” was: An international airport in Jamaica is named for this author who set many of his stories of the 1950s and...
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