Algernon Flashcards

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For about 20 years it’s invention it had few practical uses ; then suddenly it revolutionized grocery checkout and home audio

A

Laser technology

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What actor fittingly provided guest vocals to the song the magic of the wizards dream for the symphonic metal band rhapsody in 06

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Christopher lee

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3
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The saltiest body of water
Also what continent

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Don Juan pond
44% saliene
Antarctica

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4
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What famous Argentinian was born Jorge Mario bor go glee o

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Pope Francis

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5
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As written in Poe’s the raven, the raven perches on a bust of

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Palace (Pallas)
Another name for Athena

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6
Q

In what graphic novel can you find the following characters phrases concepts
Fingermen
Batch 5
Norse fire party
Eric finch

Also is a film adaptation

A

V for vendetta
Alan moore adaptation

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7
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If detective frank P guyer were to select a weezer album to listen to based on the title alone what album would pique his interest

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Pinkerton
Private detective agency
Guyer worked for them and partially responsible for busting HH Holmes

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What is the first animated sequel to gross more than the original

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Toy story 2

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9
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Gestation period for an African elephant

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22 months
Longest of any living animal

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10
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Became the first territorial governor of this Eventual state after its annexation by the US

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Sandford b dole
Hawaii

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11
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RBI leader

A

Hank Aaron
2297

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12
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Before they were authors

While working for British naval intelligence during world war 2 he was code named 17f

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Ian Fleming
Creator of 007

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13
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Caviar is usually made from the eggs of what fish

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Sturgeon

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You’re so fine and your mine
I’ll be yours til the end of time
Cause you made me feel yeah
You made me feel I’ve got nothing to hide

A

Madonna like a Virgin

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15
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In Hebrew what word means praise the lord

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Hallelujah

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16
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What article of clothing gets its name from one of the US nuclear testing sites

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Bikini
From bikini atoll

17
Q

3 presidents that died on July 4

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Adams 26
Jefferson 26
Monroe 31

18
Q

Fascist dictator of Italy that died in 1945

19
Q

What Unidentified serial killers would often communicate with newspapers and local police and serial killers, once leaving a 340 character unsolved cryptogram

A

Zodiac killer

20
Q

Musicish
What peer to peer file sharing app was once sued by RIAA for 72 trillion greater than gdp of the entire world

Bonus riaa

A

Limewire
Recording industry association of America

21
Q

Funny phobias
Aibohphobia

I uh buh phobia

A

Fear of Palindromes

American pie first played on 3/14 aka pi day

22
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Actor holds the distinction for being the only person to appear in live action in a Pixar film

A

Fred Willard
President of by and large in wall e

The sexual chemistry is too strong to deny

How much can you bench
Best in show

23
Q

Genesis of the term jack o lantern

And is doomed to walk the earth with only this hollowed out vegetable to light his path

A

Tied to the English legend of stingy jack
Turnip - Tap root vegetable
Pumpkins we use are not actually pumpkins

Taproot - root itself goes deeper into the ground; turnip beet radishes
Not a 1 hit wonder band with the song poem

24
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History
Nation that Calls ww2 the blessed war because it declared full independence in 1943 from this country which was still under German control

A

Iceland declared Independence From Denmark
Basically severed ties in 1918 but still has loose ties until Iceland took a. A vote while Denmark was under German control and then king released a statement wishing them well

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What is the traditional name for a hockey Jersey
Sweater
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Name of the controversial line of competition swimsuits Used by many swimmers in the 08 Olympics Bonus where were the Olympics
LZR (was pronounced laser) racers made by speedo ; Low drag and stiffness or elasticity that it gives legs or arms 98% of winners of swimming medals won by wearers Also 23 world records broke Didn’t specifically ban but put restrictions on Design of the swimsuits Beijing
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Who popularized long baggy shorts in the NBA and why did he prefer
MJ Because he wore his tar heels practice or game ? shorts underneath Speculation easier to hang onto when bending over
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A dress with a narrow top and flared towards the hem
A line
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A rich fabric woven with a raised pattern typically with a gold or silver thread but not necessarily
Brocade
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A slim fitting skirt with a narrow straight cut usually knee length and often with a vent (slit) in the back
Pencil skirt