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1. In a famous 1948 film, Mexican bandits who claim to be Federales (despite not possessing any "stinking badges") confront a group of American prospectors who have amassed thousands of dollars worth of gold in what mountain range?
Correct Answer: SIERRA MADRE
Your Answer: Sierra Madre
Points Assigned: 2
Correct Answer: SIERRA MADRE
Your Answer: Sierra Madre
Points Assigned: 2
I knew it right away.
2. What is the name of the orchid of the subfamily Cypripedioideae that attracts insects with its sweet scent and traps the insects in its pouch, with their only escape path a squeeze past the pollen (thus pollinating the flower)? Its name comes from its resemblance to a certain type of women's footwear.
Correct Answer: LADY'S SLIPPER (LADY SLIPPER)
Your Answer: Mary Jane
Points Assigned: 3
2. What is the name of the orchid of the subfamily Cypripedioideae that attracts insects with its sweet scent and traps the insects in its pouch, with their only escape path a squeeze past the pollen (thus pollinating the flower)? Its name comes from its resemblance to a certain type of women's footwear.
Correct Answer: LADY'S SLIPPER (LADY SLIPPER)
Your Answer: Mary Jane
Points Assigned: 3
I had no idea.
3. On June 17, 1972, five men were arrested at the Watergate Hotel and office complex in Washington, D.C., inside the headquarters of what organization?
Correct Answer: DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE
Your Answer: DNC
Points Assigned: 1
3. On June 17, 1972, five men were arrested at the Watergate Hotel and office complex in Washington, D.C., inside the headquarters of what organization?
Correct Answer: DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE
Your Answer: DNC
Points Assigned: 1
Gimmie
4. Given how often 2π appears in circle-related formulas, some mathematicians argue that a constant defined as a full turn in radians (or 2π) is more natural than pi. What Greek letter represents this alternative constant, whose own annual "Day" falls on June 28? (Note, please provide English spelling of letter, not Greek character.)
Correct Answer: TAU
Your Answer: Rho
Points Assigned: 1
4. Given how often 2π appears in circle-related formulas, some mathematicians argue that a constant defined as a full turn in radians (or 2π) is more natural than pi. What Greek letter represents this alternative constant, whose own annual "Day" falls on June 28? (Note, please provide English spelling of letter, not Greek character.)
Correct Answer: TAU
Your Answer: Rho
Points Assigned: 1
Nope!
5. What was the three letter pen name under which Charles Dickens authored the "Sketches" from 1833 to 1836 that would eventually be collected and published as his first book?
Correct Answer: BOZ
Your Answer: Dic
Points Assigned: 2
5. What was the three letter pen name under which Charles Dickens authored the "Sketches" from 1833 to 1836 that would eventually be collected and published as his first book?
Correct Answer: BOZ
Your Answer: Dic
Points Assigned: 2
Nope!
6. While the names of various appetizers at Outback Steakhouse are protected by registered trademark, which one was filed the very year the first restaurant opened, in 1988, and spawned imitators such as Chili's "Awesome Blossom" and Lone Star Steakhouse's "Texas Rose"?
Correct Answer: BLOOMIN' ONION
Your Answer: Bloomin Onion
Points Assigned: 0
6. While the names of various appetizers at Outback Steakhouse are protected by registered trademark, which one was filed the very year the first restaurant opened, in 1988, and spawned imitators such as Chili's "Awesome Blossom" and Lone Star Steakhouse's "Texas Rose"?
Correct Answer: BLOOMIN' ONION
Your Answer: Bloomin Onion
Points Assigned: 0
Gimmie
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