Shawneetown, Ill.
$500
A timeless rule of men’s fashion states that the color of a man’s belt should always match the color of his what?
A: Dog B: Car
C: Shoes D: Purse
Spoiler
C: Shoes
$1,000
In 1982, the World Boxing Council made what change to championship fights to help prevent serious injuries in the ring?
A: Required boxers to wear blindfolds B: Reduced bout length from 15 rounds to 12
C: Enacted strict “No touching” rule D: Two words: Pillow fight!
Spoiler
B: Reduced bout length from 15 rounds to 12
$2,000
Popular during the presidential race, which term, defined as “an exceedingly disastrous…situation,” was The American Dialect Society’s 2016 Word of the Year?
A: Mic drop B: Dumpster fire
C: Triggered D: Squad
Spoiler
B: Dumpster fire
Commercial break
$3,000
In addition to the fear of loud noises, which fear are humans said to be born with, rather than learn?
A: Fear of falling B: Fear of public speaking
C: Fear of intimacy D: Fear of clowns
Spoiler
Emily says fear of public speaking and fear of clowns are learned. Her friend McKenney says fear of falling, like fear of loud noises, is a survival instinct.
Spoiler
A: Fear of falling
$5,000
Dubbed “the greatest cooking discovery since fire,” 2017 is the 50th anniversary of what’s considered the 1st home version of what appliance, originally made by Amana?
A: Drip coffee maker B: Microwave oven
C: Blender D: Toaster
Spoiler
B: Microwave oven
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QotD
Because it reduces puffiness and draws water from the skin, hemorrhoid cream can do all but which of the following, according to LiveStrong.com?
A: Improve muscle appearance B: Reduce wrinkles
C: Prevent sunburn D: Lessen blemish swelling
Spoiler
C: Prevent sunburn
$7,000
Formerly homeless, what “Who Will Save Your Soul” singer says she was once cast in a Civil War film because her imperfect teeth fit the time period?
A: Jewel B: Sheryl Crow
C: Alanis Morissette D: Avril Lavigne
Spoiler
A: Jewel
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Emily will be back on Thursday.