THE WORDS OF BEN FRANKLIN |
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When the well's dry, we know the worth of" this |
water
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In legend, the Tibetan people originated from the union of a female demon & one of these primates |
(Bill: What is the yeti?) ... (Alex: Not a match made in heaven, if you ask me.)
a monkey
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One's a place for experimentation; the other's a polite word for a bathroom |
a laboratory & a lavatory
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The desirable total level for this is under 200, with the "bad" kind at under 130 |
cholesterol
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This synonym for wealthy is the last name of billionaire Marc, pardoned by Bill Clinton in 2001 |
Rich
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Because the cornea in your eye acts as a magnifying glass & your retina gets burned, even in an eclipse |
why you shouldn't look at the sun
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Ben's epitaph for himself compared him to the cover of one of these, "stript of its lettering and gilding" |
a book
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Following this large country's 1911 revolution, its influence in Tibet was greatly reduced |
China
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One's the place of the crucifixtion; one's a horse-mounted military force |
cavalry & Calvary
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The most common cause of mild anemia is a low level of this mineral |
iron
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One of Forbes' 50 Wealthiest Americans, this engineering partner of David Packard died in 2001 |
Hewlett
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Because John J. Raskob of GM wanted to outdo Walter Chrysler in skyscraper building |
Why was the Empire State Building built to the height it was built?
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Franklin said the constitution gave the U.S. this form of government, "if you can keep it" |
(Mark: What is democracy?)
a republic
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7th century King Song-Tsen Gampo introduced this religion to Tibet by marrying 2 princesses who practiced it |
Buddhism
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One means to inquire impertinently into someone's affairs; the other means brisk or nimble |
pry & spry
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Adding this mineral to toothpaste & mouthwashed helps prevent tooth decay |
fluoride
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Fees reported at $600 an hour separate most men from this litigator who's argued against Microsoft & for Al Gore |
David Boies
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Because he outwitted, outplayed and outlasted 15 others on Pulau Tiga |
(Alan: Who is Richard Hatch?) (Alex: No.) (Mark: What is [*]?)
why Richard Hatch was the Survivor
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This present state "resembles a beer barrel, tapped at both ends," with the beer "running into Philadelphia & New York" |
New Jersey
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Also known as Mitoh-Kangmi, this legendary creature is mentioned in early Tibetian stories |
the Yeti (the Abominable Snowman)
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One's a room where food is kept; one's an adjective for an insultingly small amount |
pantry & paltry
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A normal blood pressure reading is said to be 120/80 (systolic/this) |
diastolic
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In 2000 this AOL CEO announced a merger with Time Warner |
(Steve) Case
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Because Columbus thought he had sailed around the world & he called the people what he thought they were |
why we call them Indians
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Final reason for choosing an older woman as a mistress: "They are so" this |
(Alan: What is experienced?)
grateful
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In the 13th Century, these conquerors incorporated Tibet into their empire |
the Mongols
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One means showy clothing or ornaments; the other is a place that prepares petroleum |
finery & refinery
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This process, EKG for short, records electric impulses from the heart to diagnose disorders like arrhythmia |
an electrocardiogram
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This brash owner of the Washington Redskins made his fortune in marketing & advertising |
(Alex: You'll be hearing a lot more from him in the months to come--Mr. [*].)
Snyder
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Because he wanted to hear the sirens, but not steer the ship to them |
(Bill: [After blowing a raspberry] Try saying that with a straight face.) [Laughter]
Why was Odysseus lashed--why did he have himself lashed to the mast?
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