Transcript 12/15/16 Jeff Richmond

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Jeff Richmond
Los Angeles, Cal.

$500
Which of the following is a classic Michael J. Fox movie character, and NOT a McDonald’s menu item?
A: McGriddle B: McNugget
C: McFly D: McFlurry

Answer

C: McFly

$1,000
In 2016, CA sisters Bea and Leah Koch opened The Ripped Bodice, believed to be America’s first bookstore devoted exclusively to what often-steamy genre?
A: Science Fiction B: Romance
C: Self-Help D: Travel

Answer

B: Romance

$2,000
Dubbed the “herpes of the craft world” because it’s so hard to get rid of, Real Simple says you can remove what from fabrics by using a lint roller?
A: Glitter B: Chicken wire
C: Bubble wrap D: Poster board

Answer

A: Glitter

Commercial break

$3,000
While now you can’t even touch it, visitors to what famous destination used to bring chisels so that they could take home souvenirs?
A: Stonehenge B: The Eiffel Tower
C: The Taj Mahal D: The Statue of Liberty

Answer

A: Stonehenge

$5,000
Unaffiliated with “Thong Song” singer Sisqo, Cisco and Sysco are ranked #54 and #57 in the Fortune 500, and specialize in what, respectively?
A: Oil refining & shoe sales B: Pharmaceuticals & sports equipment
C: Computer networking & food distribution D: Life insurance & art supplies

Answer

C: Computer networking & food distribution

$7,000
Adding the middle initial “B” to which former sports great’s name gives you the star of the 2015 film “Creed”?
A: Nolan Ryan B: Walter Payton
C: Michael Jordan D: John McEnroe

ATA

A: 9% B: 13% C: 77% D: 1%

Answer

C: Michael Jordan

Commercial break

QotD
Which of these is a federal holiday only for government employees in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area?
A: Arbor Day B: Election Day
C: Earth Day D: Inauguration Day

Answer

D: Inauguration Day

$10,000
Excavated in southeastern Iran, the oldest known dice in the world were found with a 5,000-year-old set of what ancient two-player game?
A: Mahjong B: Backgammon
C: Chess D: Cribbage

Answer

B: Backgammon

$20,000
Though exasperated citizens may disagree, whose website explains how their routine procedures are “permissible” under the 4th Amendment?
A: TSA B: Medicare
C: DMV D: Fannie Mae

Answer

A: TSA

The horn
Jeff will be back on Friday.

[SportsFan68]

$3,000
While now you can’t even touch it, visitors to what famous destination used to bring chisels so that they could take home souvenirs?
A: Stonehenge B: The Eiffel Tower
C: The Taj Mahal D: The Statue of Liberty

Answer

A: Stonehenge

My sister-in-law was hugely disappointed at not being able to get closer, but she didn't know about the chisels.

$7,000
Adding the middle initial “B” to which former sports great’s name gives you the star of the 2015 film “Creed”?
A: Nolan Ryan B: Walter Payton
C: Michael Jordan D: John McEnroe

ATA

A: 9% B: 13% C: 77% D: 1%

Answer

C: Michael Jordan

ATA

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3K: On 2 diff visits I was able to get up close & personal w/ Stonehenge. I guess that dates me. So does the saying.

10K: Know not chess or mah-jong, think not cribbage. Assume 50/50 would leave cribbage & backgammon. Go for backgammon.

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Jeff Richmond
Los Angeles, Cal.

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