The word “estuary” literally means what? And for fun: People from the state of Maryland are nicknamed…………..? (talk about obscure)

Every state has had it’s sobriquet. The people of Arkansas are called……..?

In the Civil War this term (name) was applied by the Federals to the peace party, supposed to be the covert friends of the Confederates.

What is a Humble cialis generic Cow? (I’m sure this is not from Texas or Oklahoma)

In Latin, what is the name of a vaporous drop supposed to be shed by the moon on certain herbs and other objects when influenced by incantations. “Upon the corner of the moon, There hangs a vaporous drop profound; I’ll catch it ere it come to ground.”

This old French phrase, “to have some hemp in the pocket”, means what?

……maybe you should stick to your speciality?….. Sad news from ABC news about TV’s “Crocodile Hunter”: Steve Irwin was videotaped pulling a poisonous stingray barb from his chest in his last moments of life, officials said Tuesday, as tributes poured in for TV’s “Crocodile Hunter.” Police said there was nothing suspicious about Irwin’s death and […]

For five points, what is “ABRACADABRA”. Only a complete and precise answer will be accepted but if you get close I may give some points anyway. ( I was laying around not working Sunday and forgot. So what? )

For five points, who are the Knights of The Golden Fleece?

To those of you who follow the Educational quizzes: Last night while enjoying our gracious hospitality, Jek snooped through Quiz Central and uncovered the Big Book, the source for all quizzes. This gives Jek an unfair advantage and I’m asking what you think should be done. Hanging is too good. Tar and feathers come to […]

Recently, I received a warning regarding the use of the politically incorrect term “towel-heads”. We all need to be more sensitive in our choice of words. I was informed that the Islamic terrorists who hate our guts and want to kill us don’t like being called towel-heads, since the item they wear on their heads […]

I was kinda fond of Pluto….. But, here’s the scoop from ABC News: Leading astronomers declared Thursday that Pluto is no longer a planet under historic new guidelines that downsize the solar system from nine planets to eight. After a tumultuous week of clashing over the essence of the cosmos, the International Astronomical Union stripped […]

What is on the Column of Antoninus?

What are the names of the eight states which retain the Indian names of their chief rivers? One point for each state.

One point each (big possible point total) for each animal you can name that was admitted to Heaven. Only special, specific animals were admitted (despite what your parents told you about that gold fish)…..that is, not whole species. *Special bonus points to the one that gets them all. This is a big one. *Minus points […]