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November 5, 2007

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Today is Guy Fawkes Day. What king was Guy Fawkes hoping to kill?

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October 29, 2007

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Who directed the 1931 classic Dracula and the 1932 cult classic Freaks?

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October 23, 2007

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What 1978 Donny and Marie Osmond movie took place on Hawaii, and was a critical and financial disaster?

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October 16, 2007

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What two US Presidents won Nobel Peace Prizes while still in office?

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October 9, 2007

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What destroyed the Michelle Knapp's 1980 Chevy Malibu in Peekskill, NY on October 9, 1992?

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October 2, 2007

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What former Phillie was known as the Hoosier Hammer, and once had 170 RBIs in a single season?

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September 18, 2007

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In what 1978 movie did O.J. Simpson play an astronaut?

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September 11, 2007

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On September 12, 1983, a group called Los Macheteros (The Machete Wielders) robbed a bank in West Hartford, CT, then threw much of the money off a high rise building. From what country does Los Macheteros organization originate?

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September 4, 2007

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It was 50 years ago today that the governor of Arkansas stood in the doorway of Central High School to try to defy integration. What was his colorful name?

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August 28, 2007

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What's the name of the biker gang in Pee Wee's Big Adventure?

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August 20, 2007

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Only one person intimitely involved working with the Warren Commission is still alive. He was not an official member of the commission, but an assistant counsel to the commission. Who is he?

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August 14, 2007

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James Joseph Dresnok is the last living US defector to what country?

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August 7, 2007

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What pitcher did Hank Aaron hit his 715th home run off of?

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July 31, 2007

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What 1978 Sly Stallone film was loosely based on Jimmy Hoffa's life as a teamster?

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July 24, 2007

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Who originally lived in the Beehive House?

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July 17, 2007

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When prison guards killed her husband on July 17, 1762, she gave them promotions. Who was she?

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July 10, 2007

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In what state did the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum open in 1997?

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July 3, 2007

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OK, this is gonna be a tough one to find out. Might have to do more research than usual: At what no longer standing tavern, on 4th and Chestnut, did Jefferson stay while he was writing the Declaration of Independence, before he moved over to the Graff House?

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June 26, 2007

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This week, we honor fallen hot dog eating legend Kobayashi: What famous hot dog stand stood on 6th Street between Lombard and South for over 95 years? (Incidentally, in the same building I lived in when I first moved to Philly.)

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June 18, 2007

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Alright, before we have a full scale revolt over the question of the week and I am forced to use my political clout to have you all hung, let's change the question: In what town will you find the handprint of one of the Molly Maguires on the wall of his jail cell?

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June 12, 2007

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The Olsen Twins turn 21 this week. What hilarious and heartwarming 1995 movie starred not only the twins, but Kirstie Alley and comic genius Steve Guttenberg?

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June 5, 2007

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Allen Iverson's birthday is on Thursday. At what school did he play high school basketball?

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May 29, 2007

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Who was the last colony to ratify the Constitution, becoming the 13th state on May 29, 1790?

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May 21, 2007

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The Cutty Sark just burned down. The ship was named after an erotic witch in the poem Tam O' Shanter, written by whom?

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May 15, 2007

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In what movie do you hear the line, "Never rub another mans rhubarb"?

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May 8, 2007

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What did druggist John Pemberton invent on May 8, 1886?

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May 1, 2007

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This singer was born with the name Arnold Dorsey, but changed it to the name of a famous German composer and was soon afterwards known as the "King of Romance".

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April 24, 2007

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What was war was started by the Thornton Affair?

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April 16, 2007

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What famous French pilot was shot down behind German lines on April 18, 1915?

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April 9, 2007

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What was Playboy Magazine originally going to be called, until an outdoor magazine with a similar name called them and told them it would sue?

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April 3, 2007

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What small city was both the jumping off point for the Pony Express, which began on April 3, 1860; and was where Jesse James was killed on April 3, 1882?

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March 27, 2007

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What state was hit by the strongest recorded earthquake in American history, a 9.2 on the Richter scale?

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March 20, 2007

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What president-elect did Giuseppe Zangara attempt to assassinate?

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March 12, 2007

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What team, a 3 seed in this years tourney, won the first ever NCAA tournament in 1939?

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February 27, 2007

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Martin Scorcese's first feature length film was titled "Who's That Knocking at My Door". This was also the first starring role for what now popular actor?

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February 20, 2007

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When this opera opened in Rome on February 20th, 1816, the crowd booed throughout, and there were several onstage accidents. What opera was it?

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February 13, 2007

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In what state will you find the city of Valentine, which calls itself Heart City?

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February 6, 2007

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What popular children's show did Irene Cara appear on from 1971-1972?

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January 29, 2007

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The day Johnny was born, February 3rd, is also known as the day the music died, as Richie Valens, Buddy Holly, and the Big Bopper all died in a plane crash on that date in 1959. What was the Big Bopper's real name?

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January 22, 2007

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Who did Hulk Hogan defeat on January 23, 1984, to win his first WWF heavyweight wrestling title?

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January 15, 2007

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Martin Luther King was a student at the Crozer Theological Seminary in what nearby city, receiving his Bachelor of Divinity in 1951?

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January 9, 2007

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The world's smallest "country" (actually just a former anti aircraft platform off the coast of England), which has it's own currency, flag, national anthem, and stamps has just gone on sale. What is this "nation" called?

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January 2, 2007

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On January 3, 1987, who became the first woman ever inducted into the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame?

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December 26, 2006

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What internet personality and self-proclaimed a****** did Anthony Dimeo unsuccesfully sue in what is considered by many to be the Philadelphia highlight of 2006 (other than Ryan Howard's season)?

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December 18, 2006

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What was the name of the Grinch's dog? (Do not answer below)

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December 12, 2006

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Who played the role of Carly Reynolds in Beverly Hills 90210?

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November 27, 2006

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This question should not be answered below! It is the question of the week. What is the state fish of Hawaii? (Must be spelled correctly).

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November 21, 2006

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Macy's sponsors a famous Thanksgiving Day Parade, but the tradition was started here Iin Philadelphia. Who was the sponsor of that first parade in 1920?

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November 13, 2006

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Who starred as James Bond in the original 1967 film version of Casino Royale, Phineas Fogg in Around the World in 80 Days, and the Phantom in the original Pink Panther?

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November 7, 2006

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When he was an associate attorney for the law firm Kirkpatrick & Lockhart, what organization did Rick Santorum argue should be allowed to use steroids?

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October 30, 2006

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What historical event is the Torrance family discussing in the car when Jack says, "See, it's ok. He saw it on the television."

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October 24, 2006

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What country was Gil Perez allegedly teleported to from the Phillipines on October 24, 1593?

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October 17, 2006

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What is the temporary name for the newest element in the periodic table?

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September 25, 2006

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Vernon Dalhart is sometimes credited with having the first ever million selling record. What disaster did he sing about that drove those record sales and is still considered a classic?

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September 19, 2006

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This man fought in the Battle of New Orleans, then moved to Galveston where he ran a pirating ring. After being expelled from Galveston by the Navy, he disappeared with immense amounts of treasure, which has never turned up. Who is he?

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September 11, 2006

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In what 1992 film would you have found Corey Haim, Corey Fedman, and Nicole Eggert?

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September 5, 2006

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It's only right that we honor the Crocodile Hunter this week. What was the name of the film that the Crocodile Hunter starred in?

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