See SI for some new changes!

Here are the total scores so far:

Auschic34 ....... 280
gtho4 .............. 270
Sypher............. 140
Karmaloupster ... 80
Partsdude ........ 60
Barbs42 .......... 60
Jabberwock...... 60
Davjack .......... 50
Eyeball............. 30
PaulE ............. 0

STUMPERS

39. What are the odds of winning a bet on a roulette wheel, if you put your money on "black, low"? Jabberwock - 01-24-2001 11:01 PM

40. Adrian Mole and his mother feature on the front page of the local paper. What headline tops the article? Auschic34 - 01-24-2001 11:57 PM

42. The song "Hey Jude" by The Beatles has the distinction of being the number one chart topping hit in Britain with the longest playing time. Which song, which also reached number one in Britain, is second in playing time behind "Hey Jude"? gtho4 - 01-25-2001 02:44 AM

43. The album cover of "Abraxas" by Santana is the painting "The Annunciation". Who is the lady who modelled the black Virgin Mary in that painting (how was she connected to the painter at the time), and what was her first name? gtho4 - 01-25-2001 07:38 AM

45. In mid-1993 Meat Loaf relaunched his rock career by getting back with Jim Steinman and releasing "Bat Out Of Hell II: Back Into Hell". The album track "I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That)" was also released as a single, supported by CD promos, and a music video. What is the name of the female singer who backed Meat Loaf on the album track? What is the name of the lady who appeared in the video? gtho4 - 01-26-2001 10:59 AM

46. Who was the marriage celebrant at the wedding of Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Becall (first and last name)? gtho4 - 01-29-2001 08:22 AM

49. In the year 2015 Doc, Marty and Jennifer end up at the future home of Mr & Mrs McFly in Hillsdale. What is the address (number and street name)? gtho4 - 01-30-2001 04:27 AM

50. Who said "I haven't got any Buddhism, I live by letting things happen"?
karmaloupster - 01-30-2001 10:15 AM

51. Apart from their glorious victory earleir this week, what was the score and in what season did West ham last defeat Manchester United at Old Trafford?
karmaloupster - 01-30-2001 10:15 AM

UNANSWERED 20 POINTERS

NONE - Check SB titles.

SAGEBRUSH QUESTIONS

To help those under 70 points of second place leader, these people will score double for these and it won't count against their daily limit. Although it won't count as your daily, you can answer only one of these bonus questions per day. This offer is good until they get within range or The Blowout / Catch-up Round (last 5 week days of the month/game).

All others may answer, but for 20 points and it will count as your daily.

Name the artist for these songs:

One Voice = Barry Manilow

S1. Because They're Young
S2. Calcutta
S3. After Midnight
S4. All American Boy
S5. Baby Workout
S6. Daytime Friends
S7. Eddie My Love
S8. God Bless the Child
S9. If I Remember to Forget
S10. Little Girl

Good Luck !

Manchester United v West Ham United 2-3 half time 1-2
in season 1986/1987 on 25-Aug-1986

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Q1. On what day of the week was George Washington born?

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[This message has been edited by gtho4 (edited 02-05-2001).]

Since gtho4 has not mentioned if he wants the day in the old or new style of calender....there are two answers.

George Washington was born Feb. 22, 1732..(new style calender) which is a Tuesday

Q.2A painting by Edward Savage shows General and Mrs. Washington with their two wards...What was Mrs.Washington pointing to with her fan ?

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...and I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues !!

[This message has been edited by Sypher (edited 02-05-2001).]

After Midnight- Eric Clapton

Q1 Answer

Monday

New Q to follow.

Q.4 - In the St.Valentines Day Massacre, who avoided getting killed ?

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...and I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues !!

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4. In the St.Valentines Day Massacre, who avoided getting killed?

George "Bugs" Moran

Q5. At what address, and at what time (according to reports filed by the police), did the St Valentine's Day Massacre take place?

Q5. At what address, and at what time (according to reports filed by the police), did the St Valentine's Day Massacre take place?

Answer: The time was approx. 10.30 AM on 14 Feb 1929 and the action took place at a Garage at 2122 North Clark Street, Chicago.

Answer To Daily...

S2. Calcutta
Answer: Lawrence Welk

New Q ...

Q6. In the film "Groundhog Day", Bill Murray's character spends the same day after day refining and reccreating the perfect moves in order to impress the character played by Annie Macdowall. In one such scene he makes a toast before sharing a drink at a bar with her after finding out what she always toasted to when drinking. What is the actual toast he makes in that scene? (Bonus Q??..Groundhog Day- the movie OK Sage?)

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If all the worlds wealth were divided between every man, woman & child
presently alive on the planet, we would all have $13 million a piece.
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$13 Million for every single Human....
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she was pointing to a map of the proposed District of Columbia
at the grand avenue, which today is Pennsylvania Avenue

Q7. What is the highest rank attained by George Washington in the US Army, and on which date did this appointment take place?

Q7. What is the highest rank attained by George Washington in the US Army, and on which date did this appointment take place?

Answer: Commander in Chief was the highest rank he achieved. He took up duty on July 3, 1775.

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If all the worlds wealth were divided between every man, woman & child
presently alive on the planet, we would all have $13 million a piece.
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$13 Million for every single Human....
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Q 8. In the movie, Groundhog Day, what profession does Bill Murray's chacter say his father was in?

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If all the worlds wealth were divided between every man, woman & child
presently alive on the planet, we would all have $13 million a piece.
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$13 Million for every single Human....
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I like to say a prayer and drink to world peace

Q9. You're living in Greece and the date is 15-Feb-1923. What date was on the newspapers on the following day?

piano mover

Q10. In what is probably the only instance of February having 30 days, which country had the date February 30th, 1712 in its calendar? 30-Feb-1712

Q10. In what is probably the only instance of February having 30 days, which country had the date February 30th, 1712 in its calendar? 30-Feb-1712

Answer: Sweden

New Q to follow...

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If all the worlds wealth were divided between every man, woman & child
presently alive on the planet, we would all have $13 million a piece.
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$13 Million for every single Human....
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4 to 1

Q9. You're living in Greece and the date is 15-Feb-1923. What date was on the newspapers on the following day?

Answer: March 1 1923

New Q to come.....

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If all the worlds wealth were divided between every man, woman & child
presently alive on the planet, we would all have $13 million a piece.
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$13 Million for every single Human....
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Like son, like mother

Q11. This singer is well known throughout the world, but what is less well known is that he once played for Real Madrid (a soccer team): he was their reserve goalkeeper. Who is he?

Answer: Julio Iglesias

New Q..........

Q13. President John Adams asked George Washington to return to military service when tensions between the U.S. and France threatened to erupt into war. Washington agreed to accept this offer based on two conditions, what were they?

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If all the worlds wealth were divided between every man, woman & child
presently alive on the planet, we would all have $13 million a piece.
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$13 Million for every single Human....
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13. President John Adams asked George Washington to return to military service when tensions between the U.S. and France threatened to erupt into war. Washington agreed to accept this offer based on two conditions, what were they?

45. In mid-1993 Meat Loaf relaunched his rock career by getting back with Jim Steinman and releasing "Bat Out Of Hell II: Back Into Hell". The album track "I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That)" was also released as a single, supported by CD promos, and a music video. What is the name of the female singer who backed Meat Loaf on the album track? What is the name of the lady who appeared in the video? gtho4 - 01-26-2001 10:59 AM

Answer: Mrs. Loud(aka Lorraine Crosby)is the female singer who sang backing vocals o the Album Version. The woman seen in the video is a model by the name is Dana Patrick.

New Q...

Q14. What percentage of the time is the Groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil actually correct in predicting the weather and the length of winter?

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If all the worlds wealth were divided between every man, woman & child
presently alive on the planet, we would all have $13 million a piece.
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$13 Million for every single Human....
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Correct Answers:

gtho4 - 4, 2, 6, 8 (6/8)
Sypher - (2/2)
Partsdude - S3
karmaloupster - S2, 10, 9, 11, 45 (4/4)

Wrong Answers:

gtho4 - 51, 39, 40, 13
Sypher - 1, 49
karmaloupster - 7

(#/#) = Number topic questions / Total questions submitted.

Bonus Question:

Ref. Q4: Question 4 is still on the board because Sypher submitted three names, but didn't ask for all names. GT got one right and got 20 points. I will award to any player 10 points per name if they can name the other two submitted.

Here are the total scores so far:

gtho4 .............. 100
Karmaloupster ... 100
Partsdude ........ 20
Sypher............. 10
Auschic34 ....... 0
Barbs42 .......... 0
Jabberwock...... 0
Davjack .......... 0
Eyeball............. 0
PaulE ............. 0

STUMPERS

39. What are the odds of winning a bet on a roulette wheel, if you put your money on "black, low"? Jabberwock - 01-24-2001 11:01 PM

40. Adrian Mole and his mother feature on the front page of the local paper. What headline tops the article? Auschic34 - 01-24-2001 11:57 PM

42. The song "Hey Jude" by The Beatles has the distinction of being the number one chart topping hit in Britain with the longest playing time. Which song, which also reached number one in Britain, is second in playing time behind "Hey Jude"? gtho4 - 01-25-2001 02:44 AM

43. The album cover of "Abraxas" by Santana is the painting "The Annunciation". Who is the lady who modelled the black Virgin Mary in that painting (how was she connected to the painter at the time), and what was her first name? gtho4 - 01-25-2001 07:38 AM

46. Who was the marriage celebrant at the wedding of Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Becall (first and last name)? gtho4 - 01-29-2001 08:22 AM

49. In the year 2015 Doc, Marty and Jennifer end up at the future home of Mr & Mrs McFly in Hillsdale. What is the address (number and street name)? gtho4 - 01-30-2001 04:27 AM

50. Who said "I haven't got any Buddhism, I live by letting things happen"?
karmaloupster - 01-30-2001 10:15 AM

51. Apart from their glorious victory earleir this week, what was the score and in what season did West ham last defeat Manchester United at Old Trafford?
karmaloupster - 01-30-2001 10:15 AM

1. On what day of the week was George Washington born?
gtho4 - 02-05-2001 07:02 AM

5. At what address, and at what time (according to reports filed by the police), did the St Valentine's Day Massacre take place? gtho4 - 02-05-2001 09:28 AM

7. What is the highest rank attained by George Washington in the US Army, and on which date did this appointment take place? gtho4 - 02-06-2001 02:34 AM

UNANSWERED 20 POINTERS

12. George Washington was voted in as the first President under the current Constitution on February 4th, 1789 when 69 electors cast their ballots in their respective states. History records that he was "unanimously" elected when he received 69 votes from those electors (the Electoral College). However, there were more than 69 electors, as a few failed to attend the balloting in their state: how many electors were absent?
gtho4 - 02-08-2001 05:54 AM

13. President John Adams asked George Washington to return to military service when tensions between the U.S. and France threatened to erupt into war. Washington agreed to accept this offer based on two conditions, what were they?
karmaloupster - 02-08-2001 08:17 AM

14. Who was called 'Sage of the Constitutional Convention'?
gtho4 - 02-08-2001 08:54 AM

15. What percentage of the time is the Groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil actually correct in predicting the weather and the length of winter?
karmaloupster - 02-08-2001 09:10 AM .

SAGEBRUSH QUESTIONS

To help those under 70 points of second place leader, these people will score double for these and it won't count against their daily limit. Although it won't count as your daily, you can answer only one of these bonus questions per day. This offer is good until they get within range or The Blowout / Catch-up Round (last 5 week days of the month/game).

All others may answer, but for 20 points and it will count as your daily.

Name the artist for these songs:

One Voice = Barry Manilow

S1. Because They're Young
S4. All American Boy
S5. Baby Workout
S6. Daytime Friends
S7. Eddie My Love
S8. God Bless the Child
S9. If I Remember to Forget
S10. Little Girl

Good Luck !