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1. Somebody just spotted my friend at the US airport that shares his name. In which US city and state might the elusive Logan be hiding?

Answer: Boston, Massachusetts

Logan International Airport lies in East Boston and the adjoining town of Winthrop. Named for General Edward Lawrence Logan, it is the busiest in the northeastern states, and was used by over twenty-nine million passengers in 2012.

General Logan was a member of the Massachusetts State Militia, a Harvard graduate, and a prominent lawyer during the early 20th century.

2. One of our teammates has a hunch that Logan might be in Ohio, hanging out near a memorial that is dedicated to the Native American orator who wrote a very famous speech in 1774. What is the name of this work, which was reprinted by Thomas Jefferson in 1782?

Answer: Logan's Lament

Logan the Orator was a Mingo (Cayuga) leader during the eighteenth century. Although many details of his life are unknown, historians believe he tried to maintain peace with the settlers until several of his family members were killed. Believing white men to be responsible, he subsequently led a series of attacks on white villages. The attacks contributed to the beginning of the conflict known as Dunmore's War.

Logan refused to attend later peace talks, sending a moving and heartfelt letter to Governor Dunmore. The letter became known as "Logan's Lament" and is still recognized by scholars for its eloquence.

The Logan Elm State Memorial is located in Circleville, Ohio.

3. A caller from the western US believes she may have seen our missing friend riding a bicycle in Logan Canyon, which is located in what state?

Answer: Utah

Logan Canyon is a popular tourist destination and features camping, snow skiing, hiking and spectacular scenery. Anglers enjoy trout fishing in the Logan River, which runs south from Idaho and flows through the canyon, emptying into the Little Bear River.

4. Our latest tip is from Tennessee, where a family of diners saw someone resembling Logan eating peanuts in a local restaurant that bears his name. What is the name of this popular chain?

Answer: Logan's Roadhouse

The first Logan's Roadhouse opened in Kentucky in 1991 and the chain rapidly grew, opening locations throughout the South and Midwest. Patrons can enjoy shelling and eating peanuts while they wait for their steaks, ribs or burgers.

The chain is headquartered in Nashville.

5. Someone answering our friend's description was overheard in a New Mexico library, asking where he could find information on Harvey Logan. By what name was this gunfighter and outlaw better known?

Answer: Kid Curry

Harvey "Kid Curry" Logan was born in Iowa in 1867. His taste for liquor and women quickly led him to seek easy and fast money, and he began robbing trains and banks, moving throughout the western US to avoid capture. While in Montana, Logan became involved with Butch Cassidy's "Wild Bunch" and is believed to have killed at least nine law enforcement officers during his time with the gang.

Kid Curry died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound on June 17, 1904.

6. Our traveler was recently spotted in Europe, where he appeared to be researching a group called "Clan Logan". Based on this tip, where might we find him?

Answer: Scotland

Clan Logan traces its roots to the thirteenth century with several family members who were involved in Scotland's rich history. Sirs Robert and Walter Logan were killed by Moors in Spain while attempting to deliver the heart of Robert the Bruce to the Holy Lands for burial. Later, another family member named Robert Logan married the daughter of King Robert II and became Admiral of Scotland.

7. My friend has been seen at several sporting events, cheering on a player named Logan Tom. The talented Ms. Tom has represented the United States on what Olympic team?

Answer: Volleyball

Ms Tom made her first Olympic appearance in 2000 at the age of 19, and represented her country in the next three games as well. The team received silver medals in both the 2008 and 2012 competitions. Other awards include Most Valuable Player in the 2004 FIVB women's world championship tournament.

In 2013, Ms Tom was selected to be inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame at her alma mater, Stanford University.

8. A group of Canadian picnickers just shared their lunch with a tourist who mentioned he had come to see a very tall peak that shares his name. Mount Logan is located in what part of Canada?

Answer: Yukon

Named for geologist Sir William Edmond Logan, North America's second highest mountain is located in the southwest portion of Yukon. It is part of Kluane National Park, where outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy activities such as hiking, cycling, and boating and fishing on Kathleen Lake.

Mount Logan's climate is extremely cold, with summer temperatures hovering around freezing point.

9. A recent sighting has placed our friend in Los Angeles, California, where he was seen in the studio audience at a taping of a popular American soap opera. What is the title of the daytime drama that centers on the Forrester and Logan families?

Answer: The Bold and the Beautiful

"The Bold and the Beautiful" first appeared on CBS in 1987. Written as a spin-off to the award winning "The Young and the Restless", the show is set in Los Angeles and features the daily trials of the Logans, Forresters, and their friends and families.

Notable actors who have played Logan family members include Carrie Mitchum (granddaughter of Robert), John Wayne's son Ethan, and prime time star Patrick Duffy.

The show has won numerous Daytime Emmy Awards, including three consecutive Outstanding Drama Series honors beginning in 2010. It has also enjoyed success in numerous other countries.

10. Good news! Our missing friend has been found, safe and sound. He was in a movie theater, enjoying a 1976 science fiction film about a futuristic world where people are not allowed to live beyond the age of thirty. What is the name of this Oscar nominated classic?

Answer: Logan's Run

Michael York portrayed Logan, an enforcer whose job is to hunt down those who attempt to escape termination. When the computer cuts short his own life expectancy, Logan is forced to join the "Runners" and flee the city.

Peter Ustinov, Farrah Fawcett and Jenny Agutter also appeared in the movie, which received two Academy Award nominations. A short-lived TV series in 1977 was based on the film.

Source: Author Coonielady

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Locating Logan the Lost Trivia Quiz

My friend and teammate Logan has gone missing! I have had several reports of "sightings" but need your help investigating the clues. Good luck!

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