This Day in History
Common Bonds
Red
(Kid's Jeopardy 2001)
(Kid's Jeopardy 2001)
Start it "UP"
(College Jeopardy 2012)
(College Jeopardy 2012)
Cliches
(Senior Jeopardy 1991)
(Senior Jeopardy 1991)
100
2021
He became the first US President to be impeached twice.
Who is Donald Trump?
100
engine
olive
coconut
What is OIL?
100
Life can be a bowl of this
What are CHERRIES?
100
To pull an entire plant out of the ground
What is UPROOT?
100
A person who is well off lives "in the lap of" this
What is LUXURY?
200
1968
This American singer and songwriter recorded a live album in front of an audience of some 2,000 inmates at California's Folsom Prison.
200
wall
chest
pea
What is NUT?
200
Because of their jackets, British troops during the American Revolution were known by this name
What are REDCOATS?
200
The stuffing & covering of furniture
What is UPHOLSTERY?
200
Adults warn children to be on their best behavior by telling them to "mind" these 2 letters
What are "P's and Q's"
300
1129
Pope Honorius II grants a papal sanction to this military order, declaring it to be an army of God.
Who are the Knights Templar?
300
a nut
a bomb
a turtle
What are SHELLS?
300
Commonly standing 250 feet high, these "red" California trees are the world's largest tree
What are REDWOODS?
300
The parts of a football goal post: 1 post, 1 crossbar, 2 of these
What is an UPRIGHT?
300
The phrase "to" do this "by a thread" alludes to the legendary sword of damocles
What is HANG?
400
1987
Richard Crafts, a Connecticut man accused and later found guilty of murdering his wife and disposing of her body in this device is arrested.
What is a wood chipper?
400
walking
broom
drum
What are STICKS?
400
It's rolled out for important occasions
What is a RED CARPET?
400
Someone who instantly gets what you're saying is "quick on" this
What is UPTAKE?
400
To be active in many endeavors is to "have a finger in every" one of these desserts
What are PIES?
500
1931
This flamboyant comedian was born.
Who is Rip Taylor?
500
dice
toilet paper
cigarettes
What are things that are ROLLED?
500
Founded by Clara Barton, this organization provides help in emergencies
What is the RED CROSS?
500
For example, when the candy counter guy asks if you want to make that medium Coke a large
What is UPSELLING?
500
If you're very frightened or anxious, you "have your heart in" this body part
What is your MOUTH or THROAT?