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In 1851 the N.Y. Central, Delaware & Hudson R.R. opened, linking New York City with this, the state capital |
Albany
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Newsweek says 57% of Americans polled placed themselves in this class, only 1% in upper |
middle
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This CBS newsman began his World War II broadcasts with "This is London" |
(Edward R.) Murrow
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This animal used in bathtubs doesn't have a nervous system |
(Dave: What is a duck?) (Lucia: What is a snake?) [...] (Alex (to Dave): You can play with your little rubber ducky...)
a sponge
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The snake foot seen on 18th century furniture is carved to look like this part of a snake |
its head
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It can be a deep hole in the ground, or the kernel of a cherry |
the pit
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The Cabildo in this city was the headquarters of the Spanish rulers of Louisiana |
New Orleans
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In a Gallup survey, 8% of the 1,012 lovers polled said they do this with their eyes open; 20% peek sometimes |
kiss
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This cowboy star's "Melody Ranch" program features Pat Buttram & the Cass County Boys |
Gene Autry
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The affenpinscher is grouped as one of these small "plaything" dogs |
a toy
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Cellini made a magnificent saltcellar out of enamel & this precious metal for King Francis I |
gold
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To strike someone, or a successful song or show |
a hit
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G. Washington helped lay out this city's streets in 1749; it's across the Potomac from Washington, D.C. |
Alexandria
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The U.S. is second to this country in hours worked a year by Industrial workers |
Japan
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His show began, "Good evening, Mr. & Mrs. North & South America & all the ships at sea" |
Walter Winchell
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Also called puffers, these fish are known for their ability to inflate themselves |
blowfish
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The bold, extravagant churrigueresque style originated in this Iberian country during the Baroque era |
Spain
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Physically sound & healthy, or what a temperamental child might "throw" |
a fit
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Over twice as many people live in this most populous Missouri city as in the city that shares its name in another state |
(Sheryl: What is Kansas City...Kansas?) [after commercial break] (Alex: There was a bit of confusion on my part...because I inadvertently added a word while I was looking back at the clue. Sheryl gave me a response and I didn't acknowledge her response immediately. We had said "this Missouri city" in the clue and "Kansas City" was correct, and she waited probably thought she was wrong, so she added "Kansas" and I ruled her incorrect at that point. We think that's a little unfair, so we're going to give her back her money and the $400 for a correct response.)
Kansas City, Missouri
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A little bird told us that with a 15% share, it's the best-selling soap in the U.S. |
(Lucia: What is ivory?)
Dove
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While in the Orient, this character learned "the hypnotic power to cloud men's minds" |
(Sheryl: Who was Charlie Chan?)
The Shadow
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It's the second-largest wildcat in the Americas |
(Dave: What is a lynx?) [...] (Alex: The answer, of course, is [*]. The jaguar is the largest.)
puma or mountain lion
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"The Miraculois Draught of Fishes", one of these woven wall hangings, was designed by Raphael |
a tapestry
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It can refer to a humorist, or to one's intellect & reason |
a wit
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Beaverton in this state is the home of Nike Athletic Shoes |
Oregon
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The National Automobile Dealers Assoc. says this state has the fewest new-car dealerships |
Alaska
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This TV game show producer hosted "This is Your Life" & "Truth or Consequences" |
(Lucia: Who is Merv Griffin?) (Dave: Who is Bob Barker?)
Ralph Edwards
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These apes who live on the Rock of Gibraltar are tailless monkeys, not true apes |
the Barbary apes
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The name of Millefiori glass comes from Italian & Latin & means "1,000" of these |
(Sheryl: What are lights?)
flowers
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The metal mouthpiece on a bridle, or 12 1/2 cents |
a bit
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