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This is a former spouse or significant other

What is an "ex"? Ex- is also used as a prefix to mean "out" or "thoroughly". For example, exhausted means "thoroughly tired".

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They are the three most popular stooges of The Three Stooges?

Who are Larry, Curly, and Moe? The Three Stooges was a vaudeville act before coming to TV. The original third Stooge was "Shemp", and he was replaced by Curly when he left. When Curly died, Shemp came back for a brief time.  

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Duo George and Gracie, with these last names, were 1988 inductees.

Who are Burns and Allen? "Say goodnight, Gracie", said Burns at the end of each show. She replied, "goodnight"", not ""Goodnight, Gracie" as legend has it. 

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This relaxing herb is known for its calming properties and is often made into tea to drink before bed.

What is Chamomile? The plant contains apigenin, which decrease anxiety and induces sleep.

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To the nearest billion, the number of people in the world.

What is eight? As of 2026, the official population is around 8.23 billion. We passed the Billion milestone on November 15th, 2022.

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"Do not collect $200, and don't pass.." this on your way to jail

What is go? This is a penalty in the game of Monopoly. 

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These are the three primary colors

What are Red, Yellow, and Blue. Paint color and light color behave completely differently. Paint absorbs light, subtracting it leaving only the color that the paint is.

Light its addictive. They mix, leaving an output in between both of them

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in 2011, this regular who portrays Phyllis Lindstrom on The Mary Tyler Moore Show was inducted into the Hall of Fame.

Who is Cloris Leachman? Previously, she had won one Daytime Emmy and eight Primetime Emmy Awards.

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He wrote a second version of "Candle in the wind" for princess Diana's funeral

Who is Elton John? The original version was written for Marilyn Monroe.

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To the nearest hundred, the number of years since the United States gained its independence.

What is 300? The United States celebrated its 250th birthday in 2026. Rounding numbers involves approximating a number by rounding up if the next digit is 5 or greater and rounding down if it is less than 5.


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This is Spanish for "yes"

What is "Si"? This is also the Italian word for "yes".

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This three word game is played using only the hands. It is primarily a game of chance and often is used to decide things such as who goes first.

What is rock, paper, scissors? Chinese researcher published a paper about the role psychology plays in winning (or losing) the game.

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This television news anchor and noted journalist who signed off "Good night and good luck" was one of the inductees in 1984, the inaugural induction into the Hall of Fame.

Who is Edward R. Murrow? He was not a fan of recorded news, and he broadcast live from the battleground during World War II, even during bombing. 

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This is the common name for rubella.

What is German Measles? It's a childhood disease with symptoms including a body rash, fever, and swollen lymph nodes. It's usually harmless for children but can cause serious problems during pregnancy and result in birth defects for the baby.

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To the nearest foot, the recorded height of the tallest man who ever lived.

What is nine? According to the Guinness book of World records, Robert Wadlow, born in 1918, stood at eight feet, 11 inches tall.

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This two letter prefix means "not", and it can also stand alone as its own word.

What is "in"? Examples include inexcusable, ineffective, and indecisive. 

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A triathlon comprises of these three sports.

What are running, swimming, and cycling? The oldest finisher of the IRONMAN Championship was an 85-year-old Hiromu Inada, who completed the challenge in 2018 in a little less than 17 hours.

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This actress has the starring role in The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman and plays Sipsey in Fried Green Tomatoes. She was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2020.

Who is Cicely Tyson? She also plays Ophelia, mother of Annalise Keating (Viola Davis) on the ABC show How to get away with murder.

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This British model introduced the "bag of bones" look during the early 1960's.

Who is twiggy? Even in her retirement, she is still famous as a former model, and she's now a dame.

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To the nearest hour, the average flight time from New York City to London.

What is seven? The flight time is around seven hours and 14 minutes. Westbound flights are typically longer due to the headwinds. 

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According to Merriam-Webster, this two-letter word is "used to call attention or to express wonder or surprise".

What is lo? Remember this the next time you say "Lo and behold.".

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These are the three parts of an atom

What are protons, neutrons, and electrons? The number of each part inb an atom varies by the element. Protons are positively charged, electrons are negatively charged, and neutrons are neutral.

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This American icon of comedy, known for his deadpan delivery and star of two sitcoms titled with his last name, was inducted in 1993

Who is Bob Newhart? Newhart starred in The Bob Newhart Show from 1972-1978 and again in the beloved sitcom Newhart from 1982-1990.

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When this composer died in 1750, it marked the end of the baroque era, and the classical era followed.

Who is Johan Sebastian Bach? The classical period lasted 80 years during the 18th and 19th centuries (1700s-1800s) with composers like Mozart, Beethoven, and Haydn being among the greats of this period.

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To the nearest thousand, the number of miles across the United States.

What is three? The length of the mainland United States is between 2,500 and 3,000 miles, depending on the cities of departure and arrival.