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Jul
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Who am I? (1 pt)
*I was born in Florida.
*I lived in parts of two centuries.
*I was known by several names, including one that I borrowed from a US President.
*I had four children.
*According to IMDB, I’ve been portrayed 57 times in films and TV.
Samuel Langhorne Clemens (Mark Twain) was born in Florida, Missouri on November 20, [...]

26
Jul
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(It’s a cliffhanger)
Check back in tomorrow for the final standings, the awards ceremony, and the conclusion of this season of the Quiz League.

19
Jul
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It’s the final countdown. Mathematically, it’s still possible for a shakeup at the top of the standings, but it will take a monumental effort to unseat juggernaut, The Joe Craven Experience.  Whatever happens, thanks to everyone who played.
Send your answers to russ@springfieldtrivia.com by next Monday (7/26) at midnight.

Who am I? (1 pt)
*I [...]

11
Jul
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You didn’t have much trouble with this round. Be afraid of Round Ten though. Be very afraid. You have a week to relax, or build up anxiety over the final round of this quiz season because Round Ten won’t start until July 19th. As for Round Nine, here are the answers:

Here’s [...]

06
Jul
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I’m going to go a little heavy on the images this week, since that’s what seems to present the biggest challenge to the Googling. Have fun, and get your answers to russ@springfieldtrivia.com by July 11th at 11:59 PM (CST).
Oh, and if you know any librarians or researchers please pass a link to this round [...]

06
Jul
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Explain how the man on the left can be connected to the men on the right? (2 pts)

On the left is actor John Hurt, probably best known for his role as John Merrick (The Elephant Man). On the right is a small part of the movie poster for Operation Dumbo Drop – which is [...]

04
Jul
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Thanks to the holiday, you have an extra day to get in your answers for this round.

27
Jun
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Here are your next ten. Send your answers to russ@springfieldtrivia.com by midnight on Sunday, July 4th.

Explain how the man on the left can be connected to the men on the right? (2 pts)

What legendary performer has been immortalized in song, dance, film, and sculpture, shared his nickname with the name of a fast food [...]

27
Jun
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What two bands had Top 40 hits with songs that shared titles with this TV show? (2 pts)

Both Madness and Crosby Stills & Nash had hits with songs called “Our House”.  The TV show starring Deidre Hall and Wilford Brimley ran from ’86-’88.
What do Sacramento (08) and Detroit (09) have in common? (3 pts)
Both cities [...]

22
Jun
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Here you go…these should be fairly easy. Email your answers to russ@springfieldtrivia.com by Sunday evening at midnight (CST).

What two bands had Top 40 hits with songs that shared titles with this TV show? (2 pts)

What do Sacramento (08) and Detroit (09) have in common?  (3 pts)
Who starred in the series with this theme song?  [...]