Gregg MellerLos Angeles, Cal.$500
Which of these ingredients is NOT traditionally used to make deviled eggs?
A: Paprika B: Mustard
C: Mayonnaise D: Fire and brimstone
$1,000
Dynamic 2016 Heisman Trophy-winning QB Lamar Jackson is known by what rhyming nickname, that’s also the title character of a 1988 Carl Weathers film?
A: Action Jackson B: Simple Fraction Jackson
C: Allergic Reaction Jackson D: Uterine Contraction Jackson
$2,000
On August 4, 1922, all telephone services in the U.S. were suspended for one minute, in fitting honor of the contributions of what recently departed inventor?
A: Henry Ford B: Alexander Graham Bell
C: Orville Wright D: Leonardo da Vinci
$3,000
Due to concerns over tailbone injuries, over the past 30 years New York City has gradually removed what from playgrounds, with just a handful still remaining?
A: Playhouses B: Seesaws
C: Wading pools D: Tetherball poles
Commercial break$5,000
“Weird Al” Yankovic’s spoof of Miley Cyrus’ song “Party in the USA,” entitled “Party in the CIA,” begins with the lyric, “I moved out to” where “recently”?
A: Langley B: Fort Knox
C: Annapolis D: Cape Canaveral
$7,000
Although she played Michael Douglas’ love interest in “The American President,” what actress has never herself played the role of Madame President?
A: Lynda Carter B: Geena Davis
C: Cherry Jones D: Annette Bening
$10,000
Of the following animals, whose babies are referred to as “pups”?
A: Elephant B: Shark
C: Camel D: Rhinoceros
$20,000
With about three times the sales of the runner-up, what are the world’s best-selling cookies?
A: Nutter Butters B: Oreos
C: Nilla Wafers D: Chips Ahoy
Gregg says he thought of Oreos when the question came up. His friend Nick agrees.
Commercial breakQotD
While Cain and Abel get most of the attention, the Bible names a third son of Adam and Eve, who’s called what?
A: Seth B: Daniel
C: Matthew D: Josiah
$30,000
The country referred to as Bharat in the official national language of its inhabitants is known in the U.S. as what?
A: India B: Egypt
C: Vietnam D: Iraq
A: 38% B: 21% C: 6% D: 35%
50/50 leaves India and Egypt. Gregg chooses Egypt.
A: India
Gregg wins $5,000.