Math
Myth
Streets of Fort Thomas
August 21st
Name That Gameshow
100
At exactly 90 degrees, this type of angle is neither acute nor obtuse
What is a right angle?
100
In Greek mythology, this god overthrew his father Cronus, and beat his brothers Poseidon and Hades to become Supreme ruler of the sky.
Who is Zeus?
100
Fort Thomas Coffee, Johnson Elementary and Twisty Grill
What is N. Fort Thomas Ave?
100
On August 21, 1986 this “faster than lightning” Olympic track athlete was born in Jamaica.
Who is Usain Bolt?
100
Created by Merv Griffin in 1964, contestants must phrase their response in the form of a question in this unique quiz competition
What is Jeopardy?
200
2,3 and 5 are examples of this type of number than can only be divided by one or itself
What is a prime number?
200
The most famous of the Gorgon sisters was once beautiful until Athena turned her hair into snakes, and gave her a "stone-cold" hideous face.
Who is Medusa?
200
Fort Thomas Pizza, YMCA and Tower Park
What is S. Fort Thomas Ave?
200
On Aug 21, 1858, the first of seven debates between Stephen Douglas and this future U.S. president were held. The issue of slavery most likely came up.
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
200
Regis Philphin and Meredith Vierra have hosted the American version of this British gameshow famous for the phrase "is that your final answer?"
What is Who Wants To Be a Millionaire?
300
The non-negative value of a number without relation to its sign. In other words 3’s relationship to -3
What is the absolute value?
300
According to Greek Mythology, this mountain towers up from the center of the earth. It is also where the major gods and goddesses live and hold court.
What is Mount Olympus?
300
Highland’s Middle and High Schools, and Mr. Lawrence’s Dog Grooming
What is Memorial Pkwy?
300
On Aug 21 1958, Steve Case was born in Oahu, HI. He went on to found this Internet provider famous for the words “you’ve got mail.”
What is America Online?
300
Billed as the "world's largest obstacle course," this game show features hosts John Henson, John Anderson and Jill Wagner cracking wise at the expense of its tumbling contestants
What is Wipeout?
400
This equation that is used to show the relation between three sides of a triangle is often written as a² + b² = c²
What is the Pythagorean or Pythagoras’ theorem?
400
Existential philosophy is largely based on the Greek myth about this boulder-rolling son on Aeolus
Who is Sisyphus?
400
Woodfill, Fort Thomas Yoga Den and Anita’s Mexican Grill
What is Alexandria Pike?
400
On August 21, 1959, this president signed a proclamation making Hawaii the 50th U.S. state
Who is Dwight Eisenhower?
400
Glee's Jane Lynch hosts this new series which pairs contestants with celebrities in contests like "take the hint," and the "snack round."
What is Hollywood Game Night?
500
A series of numbers beginning with 0 1 1 2 3 5 8 13 … where each number is the sum of the previous two is known as this
What is Fibonacci’s sequence or numbers?
500
Accounts differ on whether this pipe-playing god of shepherds is the son of Hermes or Zeus.
Who is Pan?
500
Vito’s Café, Moyer Elementary the Carrico Branch Library
What is Highland Ave?
500
75 years ago, this singer of songs like “The Gambler” and “Lucille” of was born
Who is Kenny Rogers?
500
The 1994 film Quiz Show tells the real-life story of cheating in this 1950s game show.
What is Twenty One?