Springdale, AR
Whiz Kids Week
14 years old
State geographic bee champion and 2x quiz bowl MVP
two lifelines left, 50/50 and +1
$50K (replacement due to use of special lifeline for this week):
Born almost exactly 50 years after the Civil War, someone who is 100 years old today has lived through roughly what percentage of U.S. history?
A: 11% B: 25%
C: 42% D: 61%
Spoiler
$100K :
When multiplied by itself, which number is equal to 12,345,678,987,654,321?
A: 1,111,111 B: 111,111,111
C: 11,111,111,111 D: 111,111,111,111
Spoiler
$250K :
Speaking of terms in total geographic area, which of these statements is true?
A: Argentina is larger than India B: Egypt is smaller than Turkey
C: Brazil is larger than Australia D: Canada is smaller than China
Spoiler
$500K :
According to Instagram, in July of 2010 its CEO and co-founder Kevin Systrom tested the app by posting its first-ever photo. What was the photo of?
A: Sunset B: Dog
C: Bowl of ramen D: Kevin Systrom
last two LL's used
B: Dog
D: Kevin Systrom
+1 is his father who thinks it was probably a dog, but it could have been himself so he is not sure
They walk away with $250K
Spoiler
QotD
What clothing item was invented in 1873 by a cold teenager using a steel band, two loops of wire & some fur?
A: Mittens B: Tube socks
C: Overalls D: Earmuffs