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46) 9 (w)
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172) spiritual (w)
196) telescoping (w)
203) instinct (w)
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Location: Medford, WI | 172) Scientology (R) |
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Location: Medford, WI | 46) six (W) |
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Location: Medford, WI | 47) five if you count Bonnie and Clyde (R) |
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Location: Medford, WI | 203) Catalina (W)
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Location: Medford, WI | 196) Musky (W) |
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Location: Medford, WI | 13) pajamas (W) |
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Location: Northwest Chicago Burbs | Last answers taken at 12 Noon Central tomorrow! |
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Location: W. PA. | 46) sixteen
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Location: W. PA. | 196) IM8
203) Magda
204) $40
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Location: W. PA. | 204) 49.99
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Location: W. PA. | how 'bout
203)low profile baitcast
204)139.99
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Location: W. PA. | Maybe
196) swimbait rods
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Location: Northwest Chicago Burbs | It's after 12 noon today, and as much as we TRIED to give you a chance beat him, Seilers was victorious in both answering th LAST right answer, as well as the most answers. A double winner he is!
Thanks to all who participated and to Okuma Fishing and Professional Edge for their sponsorship of the event!
Seilers, please contact via PM both California_Muskie and Professional Edge via PM on the board to get them your mailing address! |
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Location: W. PA. | What were the answers to the ones nobody got right; 196, 203, 204? |
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Location: Northwest Chicago Burbs | Below is the original, without answers:
Trivia Contest
1. The earliest __1__ on the top __2__ __3__ __4__ 100 __5__ was “__6__ __7__ romantic” from “__8__ me __9__.” In the movie “__10__,” Loretta’s __11__ __12__ is singing that song in his __13__, the night after “__14__ __15__” wakes him up, and he makes __16__ to his __17__. __18__ was __19__ for 6 __20__ awards, and walked away with the __21__ for Best __22__ in a __23__ __24__ (Cher), Best __25__ in a __26__ Role (Olympia __27__), and Best __29__, __30__ __31__ Directly for the __32__ (John __33__ __34__). In the list of Top 100 __35__ and __36__, __37__ Finch (played by __38__ __39__ in __40__ __41__ a __42__) is the number one hero, while Dr. __43__ __44__ is the number one __45__. In that list there are __46__ real heroes, while only __47__ real __48__.
2. The movie “__49__,” originally was a __50__ __51__ by __52__ Miller, tells the story of __53__ __54__, played by __55__ __56__ who was the __57__ king who lead __58__ men to stay behind at __59__ to fight the __60__ King __61__’s army. The test of manhood for a __62__ male consisted of __63__, through which they proved their ability to lead by __64__ a __65__, or __66__ slave, without getting __67__.
3. The history of serial __68__ has been long documented. There is Jack the __69__, made famous for killing countless __70__ in __71__—and never having been __72__. __73__ __74__ was introduced to us through “__75__ in the __76__ __77__,” which juxtaposed his untold number of murders with the __78__ __79__ of __80__. And then there’s the most famous Milwaukee based serial killer, __81__ __82__. From Wisconsin there is also Ed __83__, of __84__, Wisconsin. The story of his life—and his practice of using __85__ parts for __86__—was made into the movie, “In the __87__ of the __88__,” though it was called just “__89__ __90__” for American audiences. But for every household name, there are others, such as Carl __91__, who after being sentenced to __92__ over crushing another inmate’s __93__ in __94___ on June __95__, __96__, uttered these famous __97__ words:
“__98__ it up you __99__. I could __100__ a __101__ men while you’re __102__ around.”
4. __103__ combat has evolved in the last 100+ years, but to be considered an “__104__”, one must down at least __105__ __106__. The term first gained popularity in __107__ __108__ __109__, when a __110__ newspaper described Adolphe __111__ as one for his accomplishments. __112__ __113__ Richtofen is believed to be the leading ace in __114__ __115__ I. A study conducted by __116__ historian __117__ __118__ with two colleagues, published in __119__ __120__ __121__ of the Red __122__ in 1998, concluded that at least __123__ of Richthofen's claimed __124__ were accurate. During __125__ __126__ __127__, another German, Erich “__128__” __129__ led all __130__ pilots with __131__ kills. __132__ flew most of his missions versus the __133__ on the __134__ Front, was forced to __135__ __136__ his damaged __137__ __138__ times, flew much of his career with the famous __139__ __140__ unit and eventually surrendered to the __141__ 90th __142__ __143__. __144__ __145__ was the leading U.S. __146__ of World War __147__ with __148__ kills, while fighting in the Pacific __148__ versus the __149__. This score set while flying a __150__ __151__surpassed the earlier American best, set in __152__ __153__ 154__ by __155__ __156__.
5. The word __157__ literally means "the __158__ of truth." It comes from the __159__ word "__160__" meaning "__161__ in the __162__ __163__ of the word" and the __164__ word "logos" meaning "__165__ __166__." The central practice of __167__ is "__168__" (from the __169__ word __170__, "to __171__"), which is a one-on-one communication with a trained __172__ counselor or "auditor". Most __173__ uses an __174__, a device that measures very small changes in __175__ __176__ through the __177__ __178__ when a person is holding onto __179__ __180__ and a small __181__ is passed through them. Founded by L __182__ __183__, __184__ now counts as members notables such as __185__ __186__ and wife __ __ Holmes, __187__ Travolta, __188__ Lee, and __189__ Hayes. Another religion with rising popularity is __190__, which is an aspect of __191__ mysticism.
6. __192__Fishing began as an __193__ around __194__ years ago, building __195__ for other manufacturers. They will soon be introducing a line up of __196__ __197__, up to __198__ in length (telescoping). These will be featured under the __199__ series. __200__ is committed to putting out quality products at affordable prices with the __201__ reel retailing at $__202__, and the __203__ selling for around $__204__. On MuskieFIRST for information on __205__, you can always drop a PM to Mark __206__, who goes under the name of __207__ _ __208__ on the board. Mark is a dedicated big __209__ angler, but was able to land __210__ muskies over __211__” while fishing __212__ __213__ in 2006.
7. The NFL was first formed in 1920 as the __214__ __215__ Football __216__, changing to the name National Football League in __217__. The original league __218__, Jim __219__ presided over a league of 11 teams. These teams were the __220__ Bulldogs, __221__Tigers, Dayton __222__, Akron Professionals, Rochester __223__, 224__ Island __225__, __226__ Flyers, Decatur __227__, Chicago __228__, and the Hammond Pros. Because of angered NFL owners, in particular the Chicago __229__, the __230__ was first organized in July __231__, with 8 teams. Those teams were the __232__ Patriots, __232__ __233__, Dallas __234__, Denver __235__, __236__ __237__, Los Angeles Chargers, __238__ __239__ __240__, and __241__ Raiders. The AFL lasted until __242__ __243__ and __244__ Schramm completed the basic groundwork for a __245__ of the two leagues by the end of __246__, and on __247__ 8th, __248__ the merger was officially announced. The most serious challenge to the NFL since it’s inception came from the __249__, or __250__ States __251__ __252__. The __253__ was the brainchild of __254__ __255__, a New Orleans entrepreneur who in the 1960s envisioned football as a possible __256__ and __257__ sport. In the early 1980s, Dixon gathered a group of owners from __258__ cities and announced the league's launch on May 11, __259__, to begin play in 1983. The inaugural game featured the __260__ __261__ versus the __262__ Blitz, played on March __263__, __264__. However, the league was not the success that owners had envisioned and in __265__ 1986, the __266__ reduced the number of teams from __267__ teams to __268__ teams. Houston merged with __267__, and __268__ with __269__. __270__ Antonio, __, Los Angeles and __271__ folded. The remaining teams were put into two new __272__, the __273__ and __274__ divisions. On __275__ __276__, 1986 a __278__ concluded that the NFL was in violation of the __279__ __280__-trust __281__ by conspiring to __282__ professional football, and that they did illegally damage the __283__. The jury awarded the __284__ $__285__ in damages. The league suspended play before the __286__ season. Notable owners included __287__ __288__, who ran the New __289__ __290__, and a number of players such as __291__ Walker who was the leading __292__ in the league’s history and Jim __293__ who threw the most __294__ in the league’s short history.
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Trivia Contest
1. The earliest song on American Film Institute’s top 100 songs was “Isn’t it romantic” from “Love me Tonight.” In the movie “Moonstruck,” Loretta’s Uncle Raymond is singing that song in his deli, the night after Cosmo’s moon wakes him up, and he makes love to his wife. Moonstruck was nominated for 6 academy awards, and walked away with the oscar for Best Actress in a Leading role (Cher), Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Olympia Dukakis), and Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen (John Patrick Shanley). In the list of Top 100 Heroes and Villains, Atticus Finch (played by Gregory Peck in To Kill a Mockingbird) is the number one hero, while Dr. Hannibal Lecter is the number one villain. In that list there are 17 real heros, while only 5 real villains.
2. The “300,” originally was a graphic novel by Frank Miller, tells the story of King Leonidas, played by Gerald Butler, who was the Spartan king who lead 300 men to stay behind at Thermonpoylae to fight the Persian King Xerxes army. The test of manhood for a Spartan male consisted of Krypteia, through which they proved their ability to lead by killing a Helot, or Spartan slave, without getting caught.
3. The history of serial killers has been long documented. There is Jack the Ripper, made famous for killing countless prostitutes in England—and never having been caught. H.H. Holmes was introduced to us through “Devil in the White City,” which juxtaposed his untold number of murders with the Columbian Expedition of 1893. And then there’s the most famous Milwaukee based serial killer, Jeffrey Dahmer. From Wisconsin there is also Ed Gein, of Plainfield, Wisconsin. The story of his life—and his practice of using body parts for decoration—was made into the movie, “In the Light of the Moon,” though it was called just “Ed Gein” for American audiences. But for every household name, there are others, such as Carl Panzram, who after being sentenced to hang over crushing another inmate’s skull in Leavenworth on June 20, 1929, uttered these famous last words:
“Hurry it up you bastards. I could hang a dozen men while you’re fooling around.”
4. Air combat has evolved in the last 100+ years, but to be considered an “ace”, one must down at least 5 planes. The term first gained popularity in World War I, when a French newspaper described Adolphe Pegoud as one for his accomplishments. Manfred Von Richtohfen is believed to be the leading ace in World War I. A study conducted by British historian Norman Franks with two colleagues, published in Under the Guns of the Red Baron in 1998, concluded that at least 73 of Richthofen's claimed victories were accurate. During World War II, another German, Erich “Bubi” Hartmann led all fighter pilots with 352 kills. Hartmann flew most of his missions versus the Soviets on the Eastern Front, was forced to crash land his damaged fighter 14 times, flew much of his career with the famous Jagdgeschwader 52 unit and eventually surrendered to the American 90th US Infantry Division. Richard Bong was the leading U.S. ace of World War II with 40 kills, while fighting in the Pacific Theatre versus the Japanese. This score set while flying a Lockheed P-38 surpassed the earlier American best, set in World War I by Eddie Rickenbacher.
5. In telecom, the quadruple play refers to the packaging of wireline, wireless, cable and video. Many companies hope to offer features such as using your phone—either wireless or wireline—to program your digital video recorder when you’re away from home. For now, though, features such as Caller ID on the TV are standard fare.
6. The word Scientology literally means "the study of truth." It comes from the Latin word "scio" meaning "knowing in the fullest sense of the word" and the Greek word "logos" meaning "study of." The central practice of Scientology is "auditing" (from the Latin word audire, "to listen"), which is a one-on-one communication with a trained Scientology counselor or "auditor". Most auditing uses an E-meter, a device that measures very small changes in electrical resistance through the human body when a person is holding onto tin cans and a small current is passed through them. Founded by L Ron Hubbard, Scientology now counts as members notables such as Tom Cruise and wife Katie Holmes, John Travolta, Jason Lee, and Isaac Hayes. Another religion with rising popularity is Kabbalah, which is an aspect of Jewish mysticism.
7. Okuma Fishing began as an OEM around 22 years ago, building reels for other manufacturers. They will soon be introducing a line up of 6 rods, up to 8’6 in length (telescoping). These will be featured under the EVX series. Okuma is committed to putting out quality products at affordable prices with the IDX-400A retailing at $119, and the EVX rods selling for around $99. On MuskieFIRST for information on Okuma, you can always drop a PM to Mark Rogers, who goes under the name of California_Muskie on the board. Mark is a dedicated big bass angler, but was able to land three muskies over 50” while fishing Mille Lacs in 2006.
9. The NFL was formed in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association, changing to the name National Football League in 1922. The original league president, Jim Thorpe presided over a league of 11 teams. These teams were the Canton Bulldogs, Cleveland Tigers, Dayton Triangles, Akron Professionals, Rochester Jeffersons, Rock Island Independents, Muncie Flyers, Decatur Stayles, Chicago Cardinals, and the Hammond Pros. Because of angered NFL owners, in particular the Chicago Cardinals, the AFL was first organized in July 1959, with 8 teams. Those teams were the Boston Patriots, Buffalo Bills, Dallas Texans, Denver Broncos, Houston Oilers, Los Angeles Chargers, New York Titans, and Oakland Raiders. The AFL lasted until Lamar Hunt and Tex Schramm completed the basic groundwork for a merger of the two leagues by the end of May, and on June 8, 1966 the merger was officially announced. The most serious challenge to the NFL since it’s inception came from the USFL, or United States Football League. The USFL was the brainchild of David Dixon, a New Orleans entrepreneur who in the 1960s envisioned football as a possible spring and summer sport. In the early 1980s, Dixon gathered a group of owners from twelve cities and announced the league's launch on May 11, 1982, to begin play in 1983. The inaugural game featured the Washington Federals versus the Chicago Blitz, played on March 6th, 1983. However, the league was not the success that owners had envisioned and in February 1986, the USFL reduced the number of teams from 14 teams to 8 teams. Houston merged with New Jersey, and Denver with Jacksonville. San Antonio, Oakland, Los Angeles and Portland folded. The remaining teams were put into two new divisions, the Liberty and Independence divisions. On July 29, 1986 a jjury concluded that the NFL is in violation of the Sherman Anti-trust Laws by conspiring to monopolize professional football, and that they did illegally damage the USFL. The jury awarded the USFL $1 dollar in damages. The league suspended play before the 1986 season. Notable owners included Donald Trump, who ran the New Jersey Generals, and a number of players such as Herschel Walker who was the leading rusher in the league’s history and Jim Kelly who threw the most touchdowns in the league’s short history. In addition to producing many NFL players, the USFL also produced at least 2 future World Champion professional wrestlers: Lex Luger and Ron Simmons. Another more minor challenger to the NFL was the XFL, which only played one season, 2001. Created as a joint venture of NBC and the World Wrestling Federation, the XFL attempted to create an “extreme” football atmosphere featuring trash-talking announcers and scanitly clad cheerleaders. Tommy Maddox was the leagues one and only MVP, and went on to play for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
8. Former President Boris Yeltsin, who hastened the collapse of the Soviet Union by scrambling atop a tank to rally opposition against a hard-line coup and later pushed Russia to embrace democracy and a market economy, died Monday April 23 2007 at age 76. His father, Nikolai Yeltsin, was convicted of anti-Soviet agitation in 1934 and sentenced to hard labor in a gulag for three years. On June 12, 1991, Yeltsin won 57% of the popular vote in the democratic presidential elections for the Russian republic, defeating Gorbachev's preferred candidate, Nikolai Ryzhkov. On August 18, 1991, a coup against Gorbachev was launched by hardline communists headed by Vladimir Kryuchkov. Gorbachev was held in Crimea while Yeltsin raced to the White House of Russia (residence of the Supreme Soviet of the RSFSR) in Moscow to defy the coup. The White House was surrounded by the military but the troops defected in the face of mass popular demonstrations. Yeltsin responded to the coup by making a memorable speech from the turret of a tank. In July 1996, Yeltsin was re-elected as president with financial support from influential business oligarchs who owed their wealth to their connections with Yeltsin's administration. Despite only gaining 35% of the first round vote in the 1996 elections, Yeltsin successfully defeated his communist rival Gennady Zyuganov in the runoff election. Later that year, Yeltsin underwent heart bypass surgery and remained in the hospital for months. On December 31, 1999, in a surprise announcement made live on Russian television, Yeltsin said Prime Minister Vladimir Putin would take over as acting president, with elections due to take place on March 26, 2000.
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