“When your best friend is the son of God, you get tired of losing every argument.”
― Christopher Moore, Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal
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4) my hubby is a fan of sailing. You’ll beat me to it. He sails a 21’ Hunter up at our cabin. It’s a money sucking pit. I’ve threatened for years I’m giving him a Viking funeral when he goes so I can set that POS on fire. He just calmly responds, it’s fiberglass, it won’t burn. But it will sink when I drill some holes in it, good enough ?
When people tell me I’ll regret not having kids, I say that’s okay I know a really good place to cry. It’s my vacation home.
4) my hubby is a fan of sailing. You’ll beat me to it. He sails a 21’ Hunter up at our cabin. It’s a money sucking pit. I’ve threatened for years I’m giving him a Viking funeral when he goes so I can set that POS on fire. He just calmly responds, it’s fiberglass, it won’t burn. But it will sink when I drill some holes in it, good enough ?
A combination of holes, temporary plugs, wood and oil would fix that burning/sinking issue quite nicely.
4) my hubby is a fan of sailing. You’ll beat me to it. He sails a 21’ Hunter up at our cabin. It’s a money sucking pit. I’ve threatened for years I’m giving him a Viking funeral when he goes so I can set that POS on fire. He just calmly responds, it’s fiberglass, it won’t burn. But it will sink when I drill some holes in it, good enough ?
A combination of holes, temporary plugs, wood and oil.
1. In theater, rigging is used to make curtains, objects, and sometimes even actors, fly through the air. What Tony-winning 1954 Broadway musical features a number in the first act called “I’m Flying”?
“Peter Pan”
2. What was the name of the oil rig that exploded in 2010, causing the largest marine oil spill in history?
Deepwater Horizon
3. If you ever found yourself rooting for Lyla Garrity to hook up with Tim Riggins, you were probably a fan of what TV show?
“Friday Night Lights”
4. In sailing, the “rigging” is the apparatus that holds up the sail. In fore-and-aft rigged sailboats, the vertical pole, or “spar,” is called the “mast.” What is the horizontal spar called?
The boom
5. The “Carolina Rig” and the “Texas Rig” are techniques used by people who practice what pastime?
Zwak editorial note: Next week I’m going to be in Europe so I may be posting questions/answers at odd times.
Questions for Friday, October 21, 2022
Five questions to wake up your noodle. Answers in Monday’s email.
1. Quit While You’re Ahead: Name as many of the last five baseball teams to win the World Series as you can for one point each. Zero total if you get any wrong. Hint: None of them are the Twins.
2. One of the fastest tempos in music has a six-letter name meaning “immediately” in Italian. Some magicians consider it a magic word. What is it?
3. The official city seals of Atlanta, Phoenix, and San Francisco all have something in common. What creature appears on each of them?
4. The color of which planet in our Solar System is most affected by the presence of iron oxide on its surface?
5. Today is October 21. Happy 63rd birthday to what Japanese actor, whom you may recognize from his roles in “Letters from Iwo Jima,” “The Last Samurai,” “Inception,” and the “Godzilla” reboot?
Zwak editorial note: Next week I’m going to be in Europe so I may be posting questions/answers at odd times.
Have a wonderful time!
“When your best friend is the son of God, you get tired of losing every argument.”
― Christopher Moore, Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal
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Good morning! You're stuck with me pinch hitting for globetrotting Zwak today.
Answers to Friday, October 21, 2022
Quit While You’re Ahead: Name as many of the last five baseball teams to win the World Series as you can for one point each. Zero total if you get any wrong. Hint: None of them are the Twins. The Atlanta Baseball Team, The Los Angeles Dodgers, The Washington Nationals, The Boston Red Sox, The Houston Astros
One of the fastest tempos in music has a six-letter name meaning “immediately” in Italian. Some magicians consider it a magic word. What is it? Presto
The official city seals of Atlanta, Phoenix, and San Francisco all have something in common. What creature appears on each of them? A phoenix (San Francisco and Atlanta were both rebuilt after devastating fires)
The color of which planet in our Solar System is most affected by the presence of iron oxide on its surface? Mars
Today is October 21. Happy 63rd birthday to what Japanese actor, whom you may recognize from his roles in “Letters from Iwo Jima,” “The Last Samurai,” “Inception,” and the “Godzilla” reboot? Ken Watanabe
“When your best friend is the son of God, you get tired of losing every argument.”
― Christopher Moore, Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal
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Five questions to wake up your noodle. Answers in tomorrow’s email. Answers to Friday’s questions below.
“Highway H2O” is the trade name for the shipping route consisting of all five Great Lakes plus what system of locks and channels?
One point of the Bermuda triangle is, fittingly, located on Bermuda. Name one of the other two cities that typically make up the triangle.
In 1968, the Band had a hit song called “The Weight,” about a weary traveler visiting a city. Later that same year, a Scottish band named themselves after that same city. Name that city!
Though Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade has had multiple starting locations, it always ends at Herald Square. On what miraculous street can you find Herald Square?
It began in 1996 with “The Deep End of the Ocean.” It ended in 2011 with “Great Expectations.” What was it?
“When your best friend is the son of God, you get tired of losing every argument.”
― Christopher Moore, Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal
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Edit - Check that, 34th Street. Gotta read the clue more carefully. ?
“When your best friend is the son of God, you get tired of losing every argument.”
― Christopher Moore, Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal
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Day two putting up with the inferior facsimile.....
Answers to Monday, October 24, 2022
“Highway H2O” is the trade name for the shipping route consisting of all five Great Lakes plus what system of locks and channels?
Saint Lawrence Seaway
One point of the Bermuda triangle is, fittingly, located on Bermuda. Name one of the other two cities that typically make up the triangle.
San Juan, Miami
In 1968, the Band had a hit song called “The Weight,” about a weary traveler visiting a city. Later that same year, a Scottish band named themselves after that same city. Name that city!
Nazareth
Though Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade has had multiple starting locations, it always ends at Herald Square. On what miraculous street can you find Herald Square?
34th Street
It began in 1996 with “The Deep End of the Ocean.” It ended in 2011 with “Great Expectations.” What was it?
Oprah’s Book Club
“When your best friend is the son of God, you get tired of losing every argument.”
― Christopher Moore, Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal
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You probably know that the teddy bear was named for Teddy Roosevelt. You may not know that what subsequent president tried to duplicate that success with a stuffed animal called Billy Possum?
The largest economy in the world that is not represented as a member of the United Nations can be found on a 14,000 square mile island off the southeast coast of mainland Asia. Name that island.
In 1985, Pillsbury released a product to compete with Pop-Tarts. They were sold with the slogan, “Something better just popped up.” Name that Pillsbury product!
In 2019, Motorola brought back a “foldable” smartphone version of its famous flip phone, first released in 2004. Name that series of phones, which did not catch on a second time! (Editorial comment - tRube may still have his '04 version....)
On Easter Sunday, 2018, John Legend played the title role in a live televised production of what Andrew Lloyd Webber rock opera? Hint: In his role as producer, an Emmy for this play completed John Legend’s EGOT.
“When your best friend is the son of God, you get tired of losing every argument.”
― Christopher Moore, Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal
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“When your best friend is the son of God, you get tired of losing every argument.”
― Christopher Moore, Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal
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You probably know that the teddy bear was named for Teddy Roosevelt. You may not know that what subsequent president tried to duplicate that success with a stuffed animal called Billy Possum? William Howard Taft
The largest economy in the world that is not represented as a member of the United Nations can be found on a 14,000 square mile island off the southeast coast of mainland Asia. Name that island. Taiwan (or the Republic of China)
In 1985, Pillsbury released a product to compete with Pop-Tarts. They were sold with the slogan, “Something better just popped up.” Name that Pillsbury product! Toaster Strudel
In 2019, Motorola brought back a “foldable” smartphone version of its famous flip phone, first released in 2004. Name that series of phones, which did not catch on a second time! Razr
On Easter Sunday, 2018, John Legend played the title role in a live televised production of what Andrew Lloyd Webber rock opera? Hint: In his role as producer, an Emmy for this play completed John Legend’s EGOT. “Jesus Christ Superstar”
“When your best friend is the son of God, you get tired of losing every argument.”
― Christopher Moore, Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal
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Questions for Wednesday, October 26, 2022 Five questions to wake up your noodle.
Actor and athlete Laurence Tureaud has said that his trademark hairstyle was inspired by the Mandinka warriors of West Africa. He became famous in the ‘80s under what stage name, which he chose so that no one would ever call him “boy”?
What media company is nicknamed “Auntie” in Britain?
In 1855, a bookstore owner in Cambridge, Massachusetts, compiled a book of famous quotations that is currently in its 18th edition. What is the last name of that bookstore owner?
In what river did John the Baptist do his baptizing?
Two original co-hosts of “The View” left in 2006. They were replaced by Sherri Shepherd and Whoopi Goldberg. Name either of those former hosts!
“When your best friend is the son of God, you get tired of losing every argument.”
― Christopher Moore, Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal
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“When your best friend is the son of God, you get tired of losing every argument.”
― Christopher Moore, Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal
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“When your best friend is the son of God, you get tired of losing every argument.”
― Christopher Moore, Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal
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Actor and athlete Laurence Tureaud has said that his trademark hairstyle was inspired by the Mandinka warriors of West Africa. He became famous in the ‘80s under what stage name, which he chose so that no one would ever call him “boy”? Mr. T
What media company is nicknamed “Auntie” in Britain? The BBC
In 1855, a bookstore owner in Cambridge, Massachusetts, compiled a book of famous quotations that is currently in its 18th edition. What is the last name of that bookstore owner? (John) Bartlett (the book is “Bartlett’s Familiar Quotations”)
In what river did John the Baptist do his baptizing? Jordan
Two original co-hosts of “The View” left in 2006. They were replaced by Sherri Shepherd and Whoopi Goldberg. Name either of those former hosts! Star Jones, Meredith Vieira
“When your best friend is the son of God, you get tired of losing every argument.”
― Christopher Moore, Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal
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Monstrous Appearances: Five questions about why your Halloween costumes look the way they do.
“Night of the Living Dead” was the first movie to show zombies as slow and lumbering. Before that, they walked at a pretty normal pace. What director made that movie?
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam all say that dead bodies should be wrapped in natural, undyed cloth called a shroud. This explains the look of what iconic Halloween costume?
Medieval morality plays, possibly starting with Goethe’s “Faust,” often depicted what figure as an actor in a full-body monochromatic outfit, leading to the costumes you could get at Spirit Halloween today?
Modern portrayals of sirens usually depict them as half-fish, like mermaids. But the original Greek sirens were actually half human, half what other animal?
What film character, whose 1939 film portrayal by Margaret Hamilton set the archetype for Halloween costumes ever afterward, is described in the original book only as wearing three pigtails and an eyepatch?
“When your best friend is the son of God, you get tired of losing every argument.”
― Christopher Moore, Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal
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“When your best friend is the son of God, you get tired of losing every argument.”
― Christopher Moore, Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal
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“When your best friend is the son of God, you get tired of losing every argument.”
― Christopher Moore, Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal
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