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French, Italian, and Monegasque are spoken in this sovereign city-state on the Riviera
What is Monaco? It’s the world’s most densely populated country, and Monte Carlo is its largest city. Monegasque is a dialect of French and Italian origin.
This basketball star, formerly known as Lou Alcindor, holds the record for the most career points at 38,387 scored, while playing for the Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Lakers.
Who is Kareem Abdul-Jabbar? Kobe Bryant is behind him with 32,482 career points.
This once-thriving department store issued its first catalog in 1897.
What is Sears? The company’s Christmas catalog is known as the Wish Book.
Jeopardy has this number of contestants
What is three?
He starred in Zorba the Greek.
Who is (Anthony) Quinn? He was born in Mexico, but he perfected a Greek accent
This South American country ranks third in coffee production.
What is Colombia? Brazil is the world’s largest coffee producer, and Vietnam is ranked No. 2. Colombia produces only one-third of what Brazil produces.
This former husband of Marilyn Monroe holds the hit streak at 56 games.
Who is Joe DiMaggio? No one has come close; Troy Tulowitzki, with a 21-game streak, is the closest contender.
You never have to pay more than 80 percent of retail price at this store because you probably have a lifetime supply of their blue-and-white 20-percent-off coupons.
What is Bed Bath & Beyond? If you run out of coupons, you can find more online.
He was the original host of Jeopardy.
Who is Art Fleming? He hosted the daytime show from 1964 until it was canceled in 1975. Alex Trebek has hosted the show since its revival as a nighttime show in 1984.
She ran on the presidential ticket with John McCain.
Who is Sarah Palin? John McCain said he regretted picking her as a running mate. He said that if he could have done it over, he would have picked Connecticut Senator Joe Lieberman.
San José is this Central American country’s capital city.
What is Costa Rica? Did you know the country’s literacy rate is 96 percent? Children in rural areas learn through lessons broadcast over the radio.
This former Chicago Bulls player holds the record for scoring 10 or more points in the most consecutive games (866).
Who is Michael Jordan? LeBron James has only 641 consecutive games scoring 10 or more points.
This pond was also a bookstore.
What is Walden(books)? Walden’s was sold to Borders, which was sold to Kmart. The last of its stores were closed in 2011.
The Jeopardy theme song was composed by this game show producer.
Who is Merv Griffin? He composed it as a lullaby.
He hosted The Tonight Show before Johnny Carson.
Who is Jack Paar? Jack Lescoulie and Al Collins hosted the show for just six months after Steve Allen and before Jack Paar
This country is home to the oldest university in North America.
What is Mexico? The National University of Mexico was founded in 1551
This baseball icon ended his career with 714 home runs, including 60 home runs during the 1927 season.
Who is Babe Ruth? He retired from the Boston Braves in 1935. In 1936, he was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame during its inaugural election.
This Maine-based company is known for its outdoor clothing.
What is L.L. Bean? Leon Leonwood Bean couldn’t find shoes to keep his feet dry while moose hunting. In 1911, he invented the Maine Hunting Shoe, and in 1912, he began selling it.
The record for the most wins is more or less than 50.
What is more? Ken Jennings holds the record at 74 wins. He won more than $2 million during his run.
He was George H. W. Bush’s vice president
Who is Dan Quayle?
Rabat is the capital of this North African country, mint tea is its national drink, and the fez is a symbol of its citizens’ nationalism.
What is Morocco?
This college men’s basketball team holds the record for the longest winning streak at 88 games.
What is UCLA? The UConn women’s team has an even longer winning streak at 90 games.
This upscale department store was rumored to have sold its signature chocolate cookie recipe for $250.
What is Neiman Marcus? This is an urban legend. Because the tale became ingrained in pop culture, the store gives away the recipe for free on its website.
If you compete on Jeopardy, you cannot compete on this show.
What is Wheel of Fortune? It’s known as Jeopardy’s sister show. On April Fools’ Day 1997, Alex Trebek and Pat Sajak switched hosting duties.
He starred with David Niven and Anthony Quinn in The Guns of Navarone and with Audrey Hepburn and Eddie Albert in Roman Holiday
Who is Gregory Peck?