Jesse day 21

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1. Among the popular alliteratively named features to emerge from the Mack Sennett comedies of the 1910s were the Keystone Kops and what "Beauties", among whose ranks were Phyllis Haver, Carole Lombard, and Marie Prevost?
Correct Answer: BATHING (BEAUTIES)
Your Answer: Bathing
Points Assigned: 2
Points Assigned to Private Opp: 3

I did not know the answer, but figured it started with a B. Considered Busty, but that seemed to risque. I wrote down a bunch of b words and bathing seemed familiar so went with it. 

2. Possibly the most notable military conflict in history named after an automaker was what War fought in 1987, during which Chadian forces used outfitted HiLuxes and Land Cruisers to mobilize troops and expel Libyan occupiers?
Correct Answer: TOYOTA WAR
Your Answer: Toyota War
Points Assigned: 1
Points Assigned to Private Opp: 1

I know both those cars are Toyotas. The HiLuxe is indestructible!

3. Cheetah, Puma, Leopard, Mountain Lion, Mavericks, High Sierra, and Catalina have, starting in 2001, been among names associated with what company?
Correct Answer: APPLE COMPUTER
Your Answer: Apple
Points Assigned: 0
Points Assigned to Private Opp: 0

I knew those were OS nicknames.

4. Give either the name or the three-letter abbreviation for the genetic disorder in which one's body lacks an enzyme needed to metabolize the amino acid phenylalanine.
Correct Answer: PHENYLKETONURIA/PKU
Your Answer: ALS
Points Assigned: 2
Points Assigned to Private Opp: 2

5. Legalize It, Equal Rights, and Bush Doctor were the first three albums in the solo career of what reggae legend and original Wailer (with Bunny Wailer and Bob Marley), who was tragically murdered during a home burglary in 1987?
Correct Answer: PETER TOSH
Your Answer: Wailer
Points Assigned: 3
Points Assigned to Private Opp: 2

I would have gotten this when I was younger, but I could not recall his name. 

6. Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II, is a Duke whose title of nobility is named after what city (and likewise Elizabeth was Duchess of this until her accession to the throne in 1952)?
Correct Answer: EDINBURGH
Your Answer: Edinborough
Points Assigned: 1
Points Assigned to Private Opp: 1  

I guess I know this from watching the Queen. 

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