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RULES:
A new contest will begin the first of each month. There will be multiple rounds each month. In order to win, you must sign in the first week of the month, however you are free to participate just for the fun of it at any time. All individuals who correctly answer all of the questions in the first round will advance to the second round. In the event there are no winners in the first round, all individuals will advance to the second round. AlI winning entries will be placed into a bowl and the eventual winner will be pulled out by Marisa and Joel Siegel. The prizes will can include just about anything :-) Most likely expect retired Attics and Beanies, Hats, Shirts, perhaps an unruly child.....Send answers to Terri at artemis@mindspring.com
March, 2000 Round One
1. Who are Luke and Laura's children on General Hospital?
Lulu and Lucky (maybe Nicholas)
2. Who is on the new gold colored coin dollar? (US)
Sakajawea
3. What commercial's slogan was "I can't believe I ate the whole thing!"
Alka Seltzer
4. In 1965, the U.S. Treasury used which metal in American dimes and quarters for the last time?
silver
5. In which Country, not usually known for its innovations, was the world's first fire and plague insurance sold in 1151?
iceland
6. Which Country adopted the World's first 'plastic currency' in 1988?
Australia
7. What play is most often read in High School classes in the United States?
Romeo and Juliet
8. What two stats determine whether or not a Baseball player can enter the 30/30 club?
home runs and stolen bases
9. What direction is the Leaning Tower of Pisa leaning in?
South
10. What South Atlantic group of islands Coasts 338 sheep per human?
The Falkland Islands
Round Two questions and answers
1. Who coined the phrase "Rock 'N Roll"?
Alan Freed
2. In ancient Greek mythology, what is a gryphon?
Half-lion, half-eagle
3. What US state are you in if you're in the town of Jackpot?
Nevada
4. What
century was the setting for TV's Star Trek?
The 23rd
5. What
fraction of a person's life passes in sleep?
one-third
6. What was
Cinderella's real name?
Ella
7. What coin did the first slot machine take?
nickel
8. Who was the first U.S. president born in a hospital?
Jimmy Carter
9. What is the world's most popular non-alcoholic organic beverage?
coffee
10. What animal is considered to have the highest blood pressure?
giraffe
February's questions and answers are here
October Round One's questions and answers are here
October Round Two's questions and answers are here
October Round Three questions and answers are here
October Round Four questions and answers are here
August's Puzzle is here and the Answers are here
July's Puzzle is here and the Answers are here
