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Mark Brader wrote:
> * Game 3, Round 2 - Science - Elephants
> 1. Three species of elephant are now recognized: the Asian elephant
> and *two* species of African elephant, the latter distinguished
> by habitats in their species names. Name *either one* of the
> habitats used to identify an African species.
savannah
> 2. Elephants do not have many close living relatives; the 3 species
> of elephant are the only survivors of the entire order
> Probosicidea ["pro-bo-SID-ee-ah"]. Their closest living
> relatives are the "sirenians", waterborne mammals more commonly
> known by one of two names. Give us *either* name.
manatee
> 4. As with other species which have tusks, elephant tusks are in
> fact part of the elephant's system of teeth. What type of
> teeth are they considered to be?
canines
> 5. Elephants regularly flap their ears. Why?
to chase away insects
> 6. What behavior indicative of high intelligence do elephants have
> in common with chimpanzees, crows, parrots, and octopuses?
they can use tools
> 9. Elephants are extremely important in human cultures around
> the world. One Hindu deity, the deity of merchants and writers,
> has the head of an elephant. What is that deity's name?
Ganesha
> 10. In Islam, the "Year of the Elephant" was 570. What happened then?
Mohammed was botn
> * Game 3, Round 3 - Arts and Literature - Popeye
> 1. The comic strip was renamed "Popeye" in 1931, but as mantioned
> above, it was around for years before that. *Either* give the
> strip's original name *or* name Popeye's creator.
Thimble Theater
> 2. Popeye's most notorious rival is #8, but like the comic, he
> too underwent a name change; for a time he went by a second
> name because of confusion over who owned the rights to the
> original name. The strip used this new name for many years
> and then changed it back once the confusion was cleared up.
> The second name has since been retconned in the strips to be
> the original character's twin brother. Give us either name.
Bluto
> 3. Popeye has introduced several words into standard English or
> modified their use. The first of these is "wimpy" as a synonym
> for "cowardly." You will find J. Wellington Wimpy at #21.
> What is his famous catchphrase, which demonstrates his famous
> laziness, gluttony, and grift?
"I'll gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today."
> 4. The character taking the photo at #12 is named Eugene, but his
> full name is Eugene the . That word was invented in
> Popeye comics and its popularity led to it being adopted as a
> name for a type of vehicle and eventually an automotive brand.
> What word?
Jeep
> 5. The character at #4 is named Alice the . He's of
> a species of humanoids whose name modified a common word.
> Previously the word only referred to criminal henchmen (and
> a knack for fighting), but this character's popularity extended
> the word's use to include people who were physically abnormal.
> What's the word?
goon
> 6. A final word invented by Popeye is "doofus", which is actually
> a re-spelling of Dufus, Popeye's "nephew". Dufus is extremely
> strong and kind-hearted, but also rather dull-witted.
> What number is Dufus in the handout?
5
> 7. For the remaining questions, we'll simply name a "Popeye"
> cast member and you most tell us what number they are. Firstly,
> the Sea Hag.
1
> 8. Poopdeck Pappy.
3
> 9. Ham Gravy (Olive Oyl's original boyfriend).
15; 16
> 10. Professor O.G. Watasnozzle.
14; 6
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