NBA PLAYOFFS
This player is the only person in the NBA to have recorded back-to-back 50 point playoff games, doing so during the 1988 Eastern Conference First Round in games 1 and 2.
Who is Michael Jordan?
Comprising five sides arranged primarily in two triangles, this is the only country in the world with a non-rectangular flag.
What is Nepal?
Better known for his dangerous escapes, late in his career this famous Vaudeville performer turned his attention to debunking psychics and mediums, claiming they took advantage of the bereaved.
Who is Harry Houdini?
Usually meaning something like "watch what you're doing," the origins of this phrase remain mysterious, with plausible explanations involving elementary schools, British pubs, and early moveable type.
What is "Mind your P's and Q's"?
This classic cocktail, typically made with vodka, ginger beer, and lime juice, is garnished with a slice of lime and served in a copper mug.
What is a Moscow Mule?
Racking up 22 points against the Trail Blazers in 1997, this former Lakers shooting guard holds the record as the youngest player to score in an NBA playoff game.
Who is Kobe Bryant?
Its background featuring a diagonal split between the colors of orange and yellow, this is the only national flag to feature a fictional creature (as long as one doesn't count Wales).
What is Bhutan?
A frequent guest on Johnny Carson's The Tonight Show where he famously exposed the faith healer Peter Popoff, this skeptic disliked the term "debunker," preferring "investigator."
Who is James Randi?
Once known as the "Pearl of Asia," it was considered one of the loveliest French-built cities in Indochina during the "roaring Twenties."
What is Phnom Penh?
A traditional Mexican drink, this cocktail consists of tequila, lime juice, and orange liqueur.
What is margarita?
Winning in an incredible 85% of his appearances, this former NBA center won his first of a record-setting 11 championships in 1957.
Who is Bill Russell?
DAILY DOUBLE: All three of these countries feature flags comprised of two horizontal stripes of white and red - the differences between them limited to the order, and the exact shade of red used.
What are Poland, Monaco, and Indonesia?
Taking aim at everything from alien abductions to the War on Drugs, the eight season comedy documentary series Bullshit! earned this duo 13 Emmy nominations.
Who are Penn and Teller?
In mathematics, the capital letter pi is used to represent this, comparable to an equivalent and more frequently appearing use of capital sigma.
What is the product (of a series)?
This popular beer style, originating in the Czech Republic, is known for its light color, high foam, and hoppy flavor.
What is pilsner?
Reaching the final bracket in 1976, 1993, and 2001, this team holds the unfortunate records of being the team with the most Finals appearances and most playoff appearances overall (29) without a title.
Who are the Phoenix Suns?
Primarily a tricolor of green, black, and yellow with a right-pointing red triangle, this African country boasts the only national flag to feature identifiable modern weaponry.
What is Mozambique?
An evolutionary biologist by training, this British skeptic is known for his popular books debunking Biblical creationism ... and also for coining the word "meme."
Who is Richard Dawkins?
Its founding usually credited to Vímara Peres in 868, this modern country forms one half of the world's oldest alliance, which began in 1373, and remains active to this day.
What is Portugal?
This spirit, made from the blue agave plant and primarily associated with Mexico, has a distinct smoky flavor and is often enjoyed neat or in cocktails like the Margarita.
What is mezcal?
Contrary to his nickname, this Warriors point guard scored 39 points in a 1987 game against the Lakers.
Who is Sleepy Floyd?
Featuring a horizontal split between the colors of maroon and white, the flag of this country has the longest aspect ration of any nation, with its width being 2.545 times that of its height.
What is Qatar?
Co-authored by Ann Druyan, this 1995 New York Times best seller by astrophysicist Carl Sagan primarily deals with an explanation of the scientific method aimed at laypeople, encouraging critical and skeptical thinking.
What is The Demo-Haunted World?
It was in this city that Mahatma Gandhi was several times imprisoned in the Yerwada Central Jail, and where he served his house arrest at the Aga Khan Palace between 1942 and 1944.
What is Pune?
A true Mexican cocktail, far more common there than the margarita, this drink is made from only four ingredients: Reposado tequila, fresh lime juice, grapefruit soda, and a pinch of salt.
What is La Paloma?