Pi-radical Dudes
Born Edward Teach, this pirate is arguably the most infamous in the Caribbean and was known for braiding candles into his dark beard
Who is Blackbeard?
The fortress of Helm's Deep was named after this king of Rohan
Who is Helm Hammerhand?
What is a gorilla?
This planet, associated with the Greek god Hermes, is closest to the Sun
What is Mercury?
Your charming game show host was born in this year
What is 1996?
This French pirate founded the outlaw settlement of Barataria in Louisiana, and earned a pardon from Congress for his service in the War of 1812
Who is Jean Lafitte?
The large, fiery creature that kills Gandalf is one of these
What is a Balrog?
The most uniquely colored species of ape, known for their shaggy orange hair and great intelligence relative to other apes
What is an orangutan?
This planet has a dense, acidic atmosphere, and was associated with the Babylonian goddess Ishtar
What is Venus?
Your talented game show host has this degree
(Bonus points if you can name the college)
What is a Bachelor's of Science in Urban Planning from Arizona State University?
This privateer scapegoated as a pirate by his backers was one of the most successful in the Caribbean and suffered a very high profile execution in London
Who is Captain Kidd?
"The Blade That Was Broken", wielded by Isildur and later by Aragorn, is named this
What is Narsil?
Close cousin to the bonobo and often mistakenly referred to as a monkey, these apes are highly territorial and known to engage in wars between communities
What is a chimpanzee?
This red planet is associated with war in many ancient cultures, including gods such as the Greek Ares and Babylonian Nergal
What is Mars?
Your indefatigable game show host's car is named this
Who is Felicia?
This pirate made his name in spite of his career lasting only three months, in part due to his inclusion of two women as crew
Bonus points if you can name those women!
Who are Calico Jack Rackham, Anne Bonny, and Mary Read?
The leader of the Nazgûl was known by this title before his service to Sauron
Who is the Witch-King of Angmar?
Close cousin to the chimpanzee, these apes are known for their matriarchal social structure and apparent distaste for violence.
What is a bonobo?
DAILY DOUBLE
The largest planet in the solar system, this planet is associated with the Hindu god Brihaspati, the religious teacher of the other gods
Your devilishly good-looking game show host attended this concert first
What is The Trans-Siberian Orchestra?
This Chinese woman controlled the largest pirate confederation in the world at 400 ships and tens of thousands of sailors
Who is Zheng Yi Sao?
(Also accepting Ching Shih)
The Valar sent this many Istari to protect the Free Peoples of Middle Earth, including Gandalf and Saruman
What is 5?
The largest species of gibbon, these apes are best known for their throat pouches that inflate like a balloon to amplify their calls
What is a siamang?
Orbited by the largest moon in the solar system, Titan, this gas giant is associated with the Greek god Kronos
What is Saturn?
This is your gracious game show host's favorite cocktail
What is a dark n stormy?