Short Stories I
How many months pregnant was Mary in "Lamb to the Slaughter"?
6
How much does the American boy initially offer to bet on the lighter?
One dollar
Who holds the record for the most goals scored in men’s international soccer?
Cristiano Ronaldo
Kids play D&D and accidentally unlock a new government problem.
Stranger Things
“I want it that way…”
Tell me why — I Want It That Way
How many times did the American boy light the lighter before Carlos' partner came in?
8
What items does Carlos initially ask the maid for?
Nails, hammer and a "real" (butcher's) chopping knife
What is the longest-running TV show in history?
The Simpsons
Scientists create animals for entertainment and are shocked when the animals act like animals.
Jurassic Park
Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy…
Caught in a landslide, no escape from reality — Bohemian Rhapsody
What is the name of the sister in "Borders"?
Laetitia
What was Mary's first reaction after Patrick broke the news to her?
"Her first instinct was not to believe any of it. She thought that perhaps she'd imagined the whole thing. Perhaps, if she acted as though she had not heard him, she would find out that none of it had ever happened."
What is the largest structure ever built by humans?
The Great Wall of China
People agree to terrible rules for money and are surprised when it goes badly.
Squid Game
“I don’t want no scrubs…”
A scrub is a guy that can’t get no love from me
— No Scrubs
What does Mary buys at the grocery store?
Potatoes, a can of beans, and cake (for Patrick)
Who was the statue of in "The Possibility of Evil" that Ms. Strangeworth thought should have been her grandfather instead?
Ethan Allen
What is the longest time someone has gone without sleep (recorded)?
About 11 days (264 hours)
A bunch of families try to marry off their kids while a mystery blogger ruins everyone’s reputation.
Bridgerton
“Oops!… I did it again…”
I played with your heart, got lost in the game
— Oops!... I Did It Again
What did the letter Ms. Strangeworth wrote to Mrs. Foster say?
Bonus (250): what colour paper was the message written on?
YOU NEVER KNOW ABOUT DOCTORS. REMEMBER THEY'RE ONLY HUMAN AND NEED MONEY LIKE THE REST OF US. SUPPOSE THE KNIFE SLIPPED ACCIDENTALLY. WOULD DOCTOR BURNS GET HIS FEE AND A LITTLE EXTRA FROM THAT NEPHEW OF YOURS?
BLUE
What are the cities names on either side of the Canadian/American border in "Borders"?
Canadian side: Coutts
American side: Sweetgrass
What is the longest time someone has held their breath underwater (without oxygen)?
About 24 minutes (with oxygen pre-breathing techniques)
Teenagers fight each other because adults made bad political decisions.
Hunger Games
“Jealousy, turning saints into the sea…”
Swimming through sick lullabies, choking on your alibis
— Mr. Brightside