Join Mike Weston weekday afternoons at 4:30 for the 'Impossible Question.' Miss yesterday's question and answer? Here they are: 10/29/04 Q: The majority of this is sold during the cold and flu season and January is the top selling month of the year. A: Chicken soup. Winner: Tammy Livingston
10/28/04 Q: Reginald and Rollo were the original names for this children's book character, before a different final name was chosen. A: Rudolph, The Red-Nosed Reindeer. Winner: Brandi McGinnis
10/27/04 Q: In 1972, this person, who is now a politician, appeared on TV's "The Dating Game". A: Arnold Schwarzenegger. Winner: John Whitlark
10/26/04 Q: Among all canned fruits and vegetables, this one is considered the best source of Vitamin A. A: Pumpkin. Winner: Rebekah Lorick
10/25/04 Q: Martin Van Buren was the first President of which THIS was true. A: As the 8th President of the U.S., he was the first to be born a citizen of the U.S. Winner: Charles Davis
10/22/04 Q: Dr. Seuss wrote "Green Eggs and Ham" after a "dare" from his editor. What was the dare? A: To write a book using fewer than 50 different words. Winner: Scott Barber
10/21/04 Q: About a third of us say this is our favorite food combination. A: Peanut butter and jelly. Winner: Robert Whalen
10/20/04 Q: Though Americans travel a lot, only about 1 in 5 of us have one of these. A: A passport. Winner: Elliott Kester
10/17/04 Q: In order to pamper their pets, more people do THIS than you might think. A: They take their pets on vacation with them (34%). Winner: Breck Whalen
10/16/04 Q: Maybe you missed a family function because you had to work or you were out of town. About 20% of us missed one because of this. A: Over-sleeping. Winner: Michael Goff
10/15/04 Q: According to Junior Achievement, only 1 in 10 teenagers want to be THIS when they grow up. A: What their dad is. Winner: Karen Cook
10/14/04 Q: THIS is the most common mistake small business owners make when they incorporate. A: Spending about $1000 for a lawyer when anyone can fill out and file the forms in about half an hour. Winner: Tony Japps
10/13/04 Q: Your brown sugar is hard as a rock. To make it easier to use, you should do this. A: Put it in a bowl in the microwave, next to a mug of water, and zap it on high for 2-3 minutes. Winner: Donna Koenig
10/12/04 Q: When it comes to food and drinks, coffee is the most recognized smell in the world. What is number two? A: Peanut butter. Winner: Scot McGuire.
10/11/04 Q: Have you ever gone to an auction? It can be a good place to get quite a deal. THIS is the second most popular item sold at auctions. A: Real estate. Winner: Angela Brown
10/08/04 Q: You won't burn a lot of calories doing this, but it's an easy and quick way to burn a few. A: Chewing gum.
10/07/04 Q: What was the first of Dr. Seuss's books to be published? A: And To Think I Saw It On Mulberry Street Winner: Shannon Morris
10/06/04 Q: Most of the time you stay in a hotel you probably use a "wake up call" or the alarm to wake up. But, about one quarter of us travelers use THIS. A: A cell phone. Winner: Christina Morris
10/05/04 Q: If you are between 35 and 49, your lifestyle likely includes THIS. A: Eating healthy. Winner: Delta Altman
10/04/04 Q: In what sport is getting a "turkey" a good thing? A: Bowling. Winner: Dan Rabon
10/01/04 Q: When it comes to shopping for THIS, most women love to do so, but, most men say it's their least favorite thing to shop for. A: Furniture. Winner: Brandon Plemmons
09/30/04 Q: We see these every day in our travels and the first ones, first used in 1868, were all hand-operated. A: Traffic lights. Winner: Trea Trotter
09/29/04 Q: About one quarter of men say they've done THIS when the boss leaves for the day. A: Sit in his chair and act like the boss. Winner: Allison Phillips
09/28/04 Q: As summer fades, more of us are looking forward to THIS than to the weather getting cooler. A: The November election. Winner: Gabby Mariaca
09/27/04 Q: You probably haven't done this since you were a child, if at all, and the world's record for doing it is...41 continuous hours. A: Pogo stick jumping. Winner: David Carlson
09/24/04 Q: This is one unique fact about your teeth. A: They are the only part of your body that can't repair itself. Winner: Wanda Webb
09/23/04 Q: Men say you should do THIS after five dates while women say you should do this after 10 dates. A: Introduce your boyfriend or girlfriend to your parents. Winner: Lisa Miller
09/22/04 Q: These are very helpful to us and we are all familiar with them...but their average lifespan is only 10 days. A: A taste bud. Winner: Angela Driggers
09/21/04 Q: You probably used to do this activity when you were a kid and the longest one of them lasted 27.6 seconds. A: The longest recorded paper airplane flight. Winner: Sara Elledge
09/20/04 Q: More men than you might think...own one of these. A: An electric nose hair trimmer. Winner: Alice Perkins
09/17/04 Q: Among those who wear glasses, a lot of them say THIS is the reason their glasses get so dirty. A: When they adjust their glasses. Winner: Gawanna Williams
09/16/04 Q: When asked what sports celebrity people would like to have their picture taken with, this athlete was the #1 choice. A: Muhammad Ali. Winner: Tammy Bennett
09/15/04 Q: If you are 25-54 years old, you are involved in this activity more than any other age group. A: Driving. Winner: Phil Yarbrough
09/14/04 Q: Last year the average person did this for 228 hours in order to entertain themselves. A: Listened to recorded music.
09/13/04 Q: A little over a third of us include one of THESE in our travel plans. A: Travel agents. Winner: Aleisha Anderson
09/10/04 Q: This is part of the day for most of us and the average one contains more than 1000 different chemical components. A: A cup of coffee. Winner: Stanley Rumler
09/09/04 Q: The sound you hear when you hold a seashell up to your ear is caused by...what? A: The echo of the blood pulsing in your ear. Winner: Celia Edmunds
09/08/04 Q: The next time you're visiting the dentist, it may not bring you a lot of comfort to know that it was a dentist who invented THIS. A: The electric chair. Winner: Betty Avelsgaard
9/07/04 Q: A lot of accidents DO happen in the home. On average, 8000 people are hurt by THESE each year. A: Irons. Winner: Molly Bowen
09/03/04 Q: A surprising number of Americans add THIS to their breakfast cereal. A: Ice cream. Winner: Katie Ard
09/02/04 Q: You might have bought one of these for the house years ago, but, if you're like most of us, you never use it. A: A piano. Winner: Jonathan Rodriguez.
09/01/04 Q: As Labor Day approaches, some people actually throw THIS on the grill. A: Pizza. Winner: Johnnie Henderson
08/31/04 Q: A boy's voice "breaks" during early adolescence because of THIS. A: His vocal chords are lengthening. Winner: Ila Woodwyk
8/30/04 Q: Q: If you buy one of these for your home, it COULD last as long as 500 years before wearing out. A: a Persian rug Winner: Mike Gogan
8/27/04 Q: THIS is true of 2/3’s of the women listed in the “Who's Who of Women” listing. A: They were girl scouts. Winner: Kelly Cribb
8/26/04 Q: Three U.S. presidents have been the sons of clergymen. Name just one. A: Chester Arthur, Grover Cleveland, and Woodrow Wilson. Winner: James Weathersby
8/25/04 Q: Buyer beware, According to a recent report, one in three of these sold around the world is fake. A: A CD Winner: Darold Ratliff
8/24/04 Q: If this is the case in YOUR home, you are still in the minority. A: The husband earns less than the wife. Winner: Amanda Cassidy
8/23/04 Q: Almost all people over age 65 have never done this. But if you are between age 18 and 35 you possibly have. A: Thrown away a penny. Winner: Jennifer Crowell
8/20/04 Q: We see these regularly, and their average size is only about a half millimeter to 2 millimeters. A: A raindrop. Winner: Michaela Dunbar
08/19/04 Q: This characteristic of cats sets them apart as unique among mammals. A: They average 16 hours of sleep per day, more than any other mammal. Winner: Travis Mooney
08/18/04 Q: Recent studies show that, even though it's very good for us, a majority don't know how to do THIS. A: Relax. Winner: Christy Beadle
08/17/04 Q: MOST moms say the worst stains on kids clothes come from two sources. What's ONE of them? A: Popsicles (or barbecue sauce). Winner: Pam Cox
08/16/04 Q: Millions of us Americans will suffer hearing loss due to various loud noises. THIS is one loud noise we don't have to be exposed to here in the Midlands. A: Taking the subway each day. Winner: Melanie Parker
08/13/04 Q: Almost half of all parents agree...THIS is their least favorite thing about their child's school. A: Fundraisers. Winner: David Foust
08/12/04 Q: Just slightly more MEN than women actually enjoy THIS domestic-type activity. A: Grocery shopping. Winner: Adam Anderson
08/11/04 Q: When straightened, the average length of this common household item is 44 inches. A: A coat hanger. Winner: Jean Atwood
08/10/04 Q: Only one quarter of men say they would give up 5 years of their life for this. A: A full head of hair. Winner: Dan Rabon
08/09/04 Q: According to a recent survey, only a very SMALL percentage of our teenagers are doing this on a regular basis. A: Saving money. Winner: Joshua Kellis
08/06/04 Q: When given the chance to change something about their jobs, about 1/5th of those surveyed hoped for THIS. A: Fewer meetings. Winner: Renee Debruhl
08/05/04 Q: These last so long in the house that most of us will buy only ONE of them in the next year. A: A jar of yellow mustard. Winner: Melinda Crocker
08/04/04 Q: The name of "Jesus" is one of the top 3 best known (non-Chinese) names in China. What is one of the others? A: Elvis Presley (Richard Nixon is the 3rd). Winner: Andy Wiggins
08/03/04 Q: The number ONE thing dads wanted this past Fathers Day was a digital camera, #2, a DVD player. What came in THIRD? A: More sleep
08/02/04 Q: The Summer Olympics begin August 13th in Athens, Greece. According toa recent survey, THIS is one of America's LEAST favorite summer olympic sports. A: Basketball. Winner: Diane Lovell
07/30/04 Q: Most of us say we are willing to do THIS in order to make sure our pet is taken care of. A: Go into debt. Winner: Lamar Self
07/29/04 Q: A majority of us do this healthy activity every day but 20% never do it. A: Use mouthwash. Winner: John Malone
07/28/04 Q: This is the MOST popular TV news image of the 20th century. A: Neil Armstrong's first step on the moon. Winner: Alice Perkins
07/27/04 Q: Almost half of us re-use THIS after one use. A: Aluminum foil. Winner: Robin Khouri
07/26/04 Q: In a survey by HGTV, whose house did most people want to see? A: Bill Gates. Winner: Matthew Going
07/23/04 Q: Most people say they buy THIS based on the shape of the package it comes in. A: A box of candy. Winner: Steve Fricker
07/22/04 Q: Among major chores, this is the one that Americans dread the most. A: Cleaning the toilet. Winner: Joseph Elledge
07/21/04 Q: California led the nation in production of THIS in 2003. A: Milk. Winner: Wesley Skidmore
07/20/04 Q: If you eat these at all, you are much more likely to eat them in the morning than in the afternoon or evening. A: Raisins. Winner: Shaun Stone
07/19/04 Q: About half of us say we think of a junkyard, when we look at THIS. A: Our garage. Winner: Larry Webster
07/15/04 Q: You have this in common with at least 9 million other people around the world. What is it? A: You share the same birthday.
07/14/04 Q: The first professional football team to do THIS was the Los Angeles Rams in 1950. A: Sport an insignia on their helmets. Winner: Rusty Mustard
07/13/04 Q: Despite the popularity of carb-conscious diets, a majority of people in the U.S. are doing THIS to try to lose weight. A: Eating smaller portions. Winner: Van Purvis
07/12/04 Q:When asked about their dream getaway, a majority of Americans say that it would have to include THIS. A: A trip to the beach. Winner: Christopher Ringer
07/09/04 Q: According to a New York Times survey, almost all parents set rules about THIS. A: What time teens have to come home at night. Winner: Jacquelyn Smith
07/08/04 Q: Taxpayers say this THIS worries them the LEAST regarding their tax return. A: Filing on time. Winner: Jeffrey Davis
07/07/04 Q: Chances are you, as a grown up, have enjoyed one of THESE, but your kids have not. A: A root beer float. Winner: Seth Blackburn
07/06/04 Q: A majority of us Americans, who have computers, have THIS on our PC's. A: A spam filter. Winner: Kim Bray
07/05/04 Q: If you keep a goldfish in a darkened room for long enough, THIS will happen. A: It will turn white. Winner: Jeri Williams
07/02/04 Q: If you were to spell out numbers, you would have to get to "1000" before THIS would happen. A: Before you would find the letter "A". Winner: Arlene Magni
07/01/04 Q: The average one of those lasts only about 9.4 years. A: The average U.S. marriage. Winner: Tyler High
06/30/04 Q: It has been estimated that you spend about a year of your life doing this. A: Looking for things you have lost. Winner: Charlie Brutsch
06/29/04 Q: On average there is about 3,000 feet of electrical wiring in one of these. A: In each car. Winner: Linda Shook
06/28/04 Q: A geography type IQ today...there are over 50 towns in the U.S. with THIS word in their name. A: Turkey. Winner: Chelsea Lynch
06/25/04 Q: What is unique about the the sentence "The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog?". A: It is commonly believed to be the only English sentence devised to include all the letters of the alphabet.
06/24/04 Q: You are asking for trouble if you do THIS with your computer while it is running. A: If you move it around. Winner: Dottie Hanlin
06/23/04 Q: This U.S. President loved children and his White House was always filled with kids. In fact, he raised eleven children, none of them his own. A: Andrew Jackson. Winner: Ismael Medina
06/22/04 Q: Hair stylists say that most of their customers complain about THIS. A: Thinning hair. Winner: Megan West
06/21/04 Q: According to American's latest opinion, THIS is the most respected job. A: Scientist. Winner: Amanda Adams
06/18/04 Q: If this item were hooked up to an EEG, the readings would be virtually the same as the brain waves of a healthy adult. A: Jell-O. Winner: Lawton Player
06/17/04 Q: In a survey of new car buyers, people were asked what feature, not normally offered, would be their number one choice to have in the new car. A: A microwave oven. Winner: Karen Gartzke
06/16/04 Q: This kid's toy was originally formulated as a compound to clean wallpaper. A: Play Doh! Winner: Lauren Williams
06/15/04 Q: The shape of these candies turned out this way because of a machine error. A: Lifesavers. Winner: Jackie Craps
06/14/04 Q: 27% of women who took a recent magazine survey say they want THIS before their big wedding day. A: They want to have their teeth whitened. Winner: Tammy Gallagher
06/11/04 Q: According to a popular business website, this should be your number one priority when starting a new job. What is it? A: Make your boss look good! Winner: Mike Goff
06/10/04 Q: This U.S. President delivered a 90 minute speech in spite of the fact he had just been shot. A: President Theodore Roosevelt. Winner: Daniel Storey
06/09/04 Q: According to a recent survey, one in ten of these, which we all use regularly, gives us incorrect information. A: A scanner at a supermarket cash register. Winner: Kate McLain
06/08/04 Q: The average cost of this is over $3,700 per hour. What is it? A: A wedding. Winner: Kelli Salter
06/07/04 Q: 66% of children ages 6 to 14 believe it is important to be THIS when they grow up. A: Rich. Winner: John Taylor
06/04/04 Q: 88% of executives agree that it is OK for a potential employee to do this after a job interview. A: Send a thank you note via email. Winner: Wrennie Clinebelle
06/03/04 Q: Most of us have at least a few of these and 465 million of them were produced last year alone. What are they? A: T-shirts! Winner: Lynn Fisher
06/02/04 Q: Even though it can be time consuming and tedious, a majority of women say they do this every day. A: Remove their makeup. Winner: Jessica Hanson
06/01/04 Q: 55% of women and 44% of men think that they have THIS quality. A: That they are photogenic. Winner: David Watkins
05/31/04 Q: This famous patriotic song was written in 1872. A: The Battle Hymn Of The Republic. Winner: Tina Blackwell
05/28/04 Q: In 1998, 48% of men did this for themselves, last year 70% did. A: Bought their own clothes. Winner: Amy Pinkham
05/27/04 Q: Americans throw away 570 of these every second. That's 49 million per day. What are they? A: Diapers. Winner: Andy Eernisse
05/26/04 Q: The average man in America spends 33 days of his life doing this, in the hopes of making himself look better. A: Removing facial hair.
05/25/04 Q: 15% of us agree that the one we have now is more than likely the worst one we've ever had. What is it? A: Our boss. Winner: Jason Stocker
05/24/04 Q: President William H. Taft was once offered a work contract to do this. A: To pitch for the Cincinnati Reds.
05/21/04 Q: This common household item was invented in 1908 by a Swiss Chemist. A: Cellophane. Winner: Angela Berry
05/20/04 Q: Each year, almost seven million people are injured doing this. A: Sitting around the house. Winner: Lee Wright
05/19/04 Q: Your odds of dying from being struck by lightning are very, very low. The odds of your dying from THIS are even lower, even if you spend a lot of time outdoors. A: Dying from a snake bite. Winner: Sandra Belton
05/18/04 Q: Partly because there are more and more demands on our time, 23 million fewer of these were sold last year than in 2002. What are they? A: Books. Winner: Garland Hart
05/17/04 Q: The sound of this household noise can be almost as loud as the noise of a pneumatic drill. A: A snore! Winner: Sharon Barber
05/14/04 Q: This is one of the best ways to clean pewter pieces. A: Rub them with cabbage leaves. Winner: Bryant Aspedon
05/13/04 Q: The average homemaker spends about 25 hours per year doing this. A: Making beds. Winner: Trea Trotter
5/12/04 Q: This will actually last a little longer if it gets rained on, or wet, once in a while. A: Wicker lawn furniture. Winner: Susan Brice
05/11/04 Q: Bacteria, including staphylococcus and E Coli, are present on 18% of these. A: U.S. Coins. Winner: Linda Shook
05/10/04 Q: 20% of us say that we have thrown a party at this location. A: A hotel room. Winner: Tyler Norris
05/07/04 Q: According to a recent survey, 31% of new moms want a trip to a day spa this Mothers Day, 29% would like someone to clean their house, but only 1% want this. A: Jewelry. Winner: Jessica Malphus
05/06/04 Q: 55% of moms "play dumb" when this happens in the family. A: When "baby" has a dirty diaper. Winner: Linc Myers
05/05/04 Q: If "this" smells like vinegar, it has probably deteriorated and should be thrown away. A: Aspirin. Winner: Vickie Barron
05/04/04 Q: This is an inexpensive way to clean the bottom of pots and pans that are tarnished. A: Spread a little ketchup onto the bottom. Let it sit for about one minute. Wipe it clean and rinse. Winner: Tanner High
05/03/04 Q: This is a unique fact about the Mark Twain book "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer". A: It was the first novel ever to be written on a typewriter. Winner: Caitlin Snowberger
04/30/04 Q: The first of these, developed in 1950, was named "Lazy Bones". A: The first TV remote. Winner: Jonathan McCay
04/29/04 Q: If you are of average weight, THIS part of your body weighs in at 29 pounds. A: Your skeleton. Winner: Ginger Elledge
04/28/04 Q: According to a popular food magazine, THIS is the most common topping on Domino's pizza in Japan. A: Squid. Winner: Eric Savage
04/27/04 Q: Men are more likely than women to use one of these that belong to someone else. What is it? A: Fingernail clippers. Winner: Kelly Worley
04/26/04 Q: Your precious little feline is tearing up the furniture. What is one thing you can do? A: Take orange or lemon rinds and lightly rub them on the furniture. Winner: Susan Abell
04/23/04 Q: Your boiled okra is so slippery your guests can't keep it on the fork longer enough to get it to their mouths. What can you do? A: While cooking, add a teaspoon of vinegar per pint of boiling water. Winner: Gilda Bocock
04/22/04 Q: 47% of Americans say they have talked to this object before. A: An ATM machine. Winner: Clark Gregory
04/21/04 Q: According to a recent study, this is one thing you may want to avoid touching a lot in a hotel room, because it is one of the dirtiest things. A: The TV remote. Winner: Bill Calamas
04/20/04 Q: In 1989, only 6% of supermarkets had these but last year that amount had risen to 38%. What is it? A: Self check-out counters. Winner: Rodney Grizzle
04/19/04 Q: According to a recent survey, the most sweat producing activing is exercise. What came in second? A: Public speaking. Winner: Charlie Cook
04/16/04 Q: 31% of coffee drinkers believe that a good cup of coffee is as relaxing as doing this. A: Listening to music. Winner: John Stone
04/15/04 Q: By the age of seven, 100% of Americans say that their child has one of these. A: A piggy bank. Winner: Mitzi Lanford
04/14/04 Q: What is unique about the history of the toy "Mr. Potato Head"? A: It was the first toy advertised on American TV (1952). Winner: Dana Kaminer
04/13/04 Q: This is true of most car horns in American cars. A: They beep in the key of F. Winner: Mark Waters
04/12/04 Q: There are over 15,000 varieties of this kind of food. A: Rice. Winner: David Foust
04/09/04 Q: Spring is the season when we take time to clean our house. According to 35% of us, THIS is the most tedious spring-cleaning job. A: Cleaning Venetian blinds. Winner: Chad Fabian
04/08/04 Q: According to First for Women magazine, eating THIS type of candy could help relieve stress. A: Peppermint. Winner: Hazel White
04/07/04 Q: The next time you do this, you'll need to use 200 muscles to do it. A: The next time you take a single step forward. Winner: Brendan Moore.
04/06/04 Q: If you are typical, you consume 2 pounds of this each day. A: Ice. Winner: Melissa Turner
04/05/04 Q: Though the results are usually bad for us, we spend about $7,000 in our lifetime on this. A: Vending machines. Winner: Dave Brown
04/02/04 Q: Relatively few of us see these very often and the average one lasts 5 years. A: A $50 bill. Winner: Amy Peele
04/01/04 Q: The word "clue" originally meant this. A: A ball of thread. Winner: Elizabeth Hutto
03/31/04 Q: 30% of us use these for three years even though most of them wear out in two. What are they? A: Pillows. Winner: Julie Barfield
3/30/04 Q: 70% of female business executives say that this is a great tool for business. A: Golf. Winner: Jim Doty
3/29/04 Q: The highest-selling one of these went for 7.5 million in 1999. A: The internet domain name "business.com." Winner: Tyler Shugart
03/26/04 Q: The average executive spends 45 minutes a day doing this. A: Searching for something lost on his or her desk. Winner: Christiana Spears
03/25/04 Q: The world's largest one of these is in Davidson, Saskatchewan, measures 24 feet tall and is made of sheet metal. A: The world's largest coffee pot. Winner: Norma Case
03/24/04 Q: These became popular in the workplace in the early 1940's. A: Coffee breaks. Winner: Lisa Hobbs.
03/23/04 Q: Because technology is changing so fast, some people are choosing to collect old ones of these. A: Typewriters and toasters. Winner: Shawn Hoehn
03/22/04 Q: 5% of children do this before they go to bed. A: Talk on the phone. Winner: Josh Kader
03/19/04 Q: A typical one of these travels at about 600 feet per minute, or about 7 miles per hour. A: A raindrop. Winner: Jay Collins
03/18/04 Q: The average woman has seven of these. A: Pairs of jeans. Winner: Kyle Nyman
03/17/04 Q: The word "peach" was once used as a slang term for this. A: To inform against or betray an accomplice. Winner: Taya High
03/16/04 Q: Women are more likely to suffer from this than men. A: Insomnia. Winner: Mary Burgess
03/15/04 Q: How can you make it easier to get left-over cheese off of your cheese grater? A: Stick the grater in the freezer for a few minutes before grating. Winner: Emmalee Jeffcoat
03/12/04 Q: In a recent survey of wives, they said THIS is the most annoying thing that their husbands do. A: Leaving dirty dishes in the kitchen sink.
03/11/04 Q: The average person eats 2 pounds of this per year. A: Lard. Winner: Jenny Wilkins
03/10/04 Q: This company originally started out making starch, soap, and candles. A: The Colgate Company. Winner: Leah Pratts ..
03/09/04 Q: This TV and film star's salary was $5,000 a week in 1950. A: Lassie. Winner: Matthew Riggers
03/08/04 Q: 64% of us have commented about this regarding someone's appearance. What is it? A: How dirty someone's glasses are. Winner: Rebecca Pender
03/05/04 Q: Babies are born without these and they develop and appear between two and six years old. A: Kneecaps. Winner: Tyler Shugart
03/04/04 Q: In 1986, Rob Angel, a 24-year-old waiter from Seattle invented this. A: Pictionary. Winner: Tyler High
03/03/04 Q: What cartoon character's license plate number is "6YZ643"? A: Fred Flintstone. Winner: Michael Walker
03/02/04 Q: This crime occurs every 79 seconds. A: Identity theft. Winner: Carl Dietrich
03/01/04 Q: In reference to work, 87% of Americans must think this is OK because, on average, we've done it twice in the last month. A: Left work early. Winner: Hillary Bouknight
02/27/04 Q: 54% of women do this before watching a movie in a theater. What do they do? A: They take off their shoes. Winner: Keith Wilks
02/26/04 Q: According to a recent survey, this person was voted America's "Most Annoying TV Personality". Who is it? A: Geraldo Rivera. Winner: Rebekka Brown
02/25/04 Q: Since they began two years ago, 20% of us like them a lot and 17% are tired of them. What are they? A: the Verizon Wireless "can you hear me now" TV commercials.
02/24/04 Q: You have a lot of soap scum build-up on your shower door. So, after you clean the door again, what can you do to help keep the scum away? A: Apply a light coat of lemon oil to the door. Winner: Sandra Clary
02/23/04 Q: This is one thing that U.S. President William Howard Taft did, that, as far we know, no other U.S. President ever did. A: He let his pet cow "Pauline" graze on the White House lawn. Winner: Joanne Stewart
02/20/04 Q: There are more than 63 million of these books in print, in 15 different languages. A: Star Trek books. Winner: Carol Wessel
02/19/04 Q: Americans spent more than $9.3 trillion on this last year, with women purchasing much more of it than men. What is it? A. Plastic surgery. Winner: Kenneth Bledsoe
02/18/04 Q: The winter of 1932 was so cold that this very unusual event occurred in the northeastern United States. A: Niagara Falls froze completely solid. Winner: John Malone
02/17/04 Q: Just 11% of office workers say this is what they need in order to improve morale. What is it? A. More vacation time. Winner: Bernice Shugart.
02/16/04 Q: You've got oil spots on your driveway. What is one way to get rid of them? A. Sprinkle baking soda on the stains and brush them with water. Winner: Wayne Goodrich
02/13/04 Q: People have offered to do some interesting things to try to get a job. What did at least one applicant do during an interview? A. Offered to demonstrate loyalty by having the company logo tattooed on his arm. Winner: Amberlyn Martinez
02/12/04 Q: Some people hate it, others love it, most just tolerate it. And the average person between 25 and 54 does it 64 minutes every day. What is it? A: Driving. Winner: Sarah Gause
02/11/04 Q: What does the "WD" in WD-40 stand for? A: Water displacer. Winner: Johnny Davis
02/10/04 Q: As a nation, Americans consume 42 tons of this every day, in order to feel better. A: Aspirin. Winner: Sue Richard
02/09/04 Q: For those of you with teenage athletic boys, what can you do about the "stinky sneaker" syndrome? A. Overnite, stuff used fabric softener dryer sheets into the shoes. Winner: Gary Kolp
02/06/04 Q: What makes catfish different from most other fish? A. Catfish eat in the dark, most fish don't. Winner: Bob Long
02/05/04 Q: The average person will spend $100 this year on THIS kind of gift. A. A Valentine's Day gift. Winner: Jamie Organ
02/04/04 Q: 25% of us admit that, although we hate it, this gadget is something we cannot live without. A. Our alarm clock. Winner: Aaron Manning
02/03/04 Q: Your postage stamps are stuck together. What is one way you can un-stick them? A. Put them in the freezer for two hours and they should come apart. Winner: Vicki Bruton
02/02/04 Q: When it comes to buying a new car, the #1 concern for women is safety. What is the third biggest concern? A. Comfort Winner: Tim Bonnette
01/30/04 Q: According to the American Medical Association, a child should be at least 10 before trying to do this. A. Before competing in "collision" sports like football or hockey. Winner: Trooper Chiles
01/29/04 Q: This is true of 29 of 37 super bowl winning teams. A. They've been the team that has been in the lead at halftime. Winner: Tom Winterstein
01/28/04 Q: According to a University of Georgia study, what do almost all people over 100 years old have in common? A. They start their day with breakfast. Winner: Millie Kestner
01/27/04 Q: According to a study in the Netherlands, people who kept caged birds in their homes for more than six months were more likely to contract what disease? A. Lung cancer. Winner: Tanya Galloway
01/26/04 Q: Most couples spend some time talking before turning out the lights to go to sleep. 14% of the time they talk about this. A. Other friend's problems. Winner: Jean Morgan
01/23/04 Q: A typical one of these is two to four inches wide and two miles long and is very dangerous. What is it? A: A lightning bolt Winner: Jack Sweat
01/22/04 Q: Laws forbidding the sale of sodas on Sunday in Evanston, Illinois in 1875, prompted William Garwood to invent this. A: The ice cream sundae. Winner: Blaine Newman
01/21/04 Q: When choosing a restaurant, only 8% of people say this is an important factor. A: quick service. Winner: Jessie Tanner
01/20/04 Q: We all know too much fatty food isn't good for your heart. According to research, there is another reason why you should avoid too much fatty food. What is it? A: too much fatty substance in your saliva can increase the likelihood of tooth decay. Winner: Brandon Whiteside
01/16/04 Q: When it comes to our cars, only 50% of us do THIS to take care of them. A. Only 50% take advantage of free repairs because of a safety defect recall. Winner: Alex Albrecht
01/15/04 Q: In the workplace, you have just two minutes to do this. A. To make a good impression during a job interview. Winner: Todd Loy
01/14/04 Q: 27% of women surveyed said they would not go out with a man on a second date if he wore this on the first date. A. A bow tie. Winner: Rory Hair
01/13/04 Q: To reduce the health risk associated with radiation, before getting an X-ray, you should do this. A. Drink orange juice or take a vitamin C supplement. Winner: Jennifer McIntosh
01/12/04 Q: Human resource executives say about two-thirds of worker's unscheduled absences, or "sick days" are used for this. A. To shop. Winner: Michael Walker
01/09/04 Q: According to government statistics, women do this 90 minutes more per day than men. What is it? A. Housework. Winner: Jennifer Foley
01/0/8/04 Q: What causes that so-called "new car smell"? A. The glue or internal adhesives. Winner: John Malone
01/07/04 Q: The number one TV show of all time is "Star Trek". What is the #2 TV show of all time? A. The Twilight Zone. Winner: Vicki Vincent
01/06/04 Q: You are an incredibly busy person and do not have time to sit around and blow on your freshly polished fingernails. To dry your nails faster, you should do this. A: Spray your wet nails with non-stick cooking spray. Winner: Dawn Mixon
1/05/04 Q: You love gardening, but you can't stand dirty fingernails. What can you do ahead of time to avoid this problem. A: Before starting, dig your fingernails into a bar of soap to coat the underside, then when you're finished, your nails will clean more easily. Winner: Michelle Dean
1/02/04 Q: What was the second busiest night for pizza delivery in 2003? A: The night of the announcement of war in Iraq. (Domino's survey) Winner: Debbie Herring.
12/30/03 Q: You know you should brush every day to avoid cavities. But, do this too, and you will likely avoid gum disease. A: Dip your brush into a germ killer before brushing. Winner: Richard Bundrick
Q: 12/29/03 Q: Apparently, there is a significant increase in the number of classified ads for lost pets one or two days before THIS happens. A: An earthquake (according to California geologist Jim Berkland) Winner: Chester Warren
12/26/03 Q: According to a survey, this is the number TWO reason that families are eating fewer meals together each week. A: Childrens activities. Winner: Mary Joyce Bland
12/23/03 Q: This has been voted the #1 gadget for Christmas this year. What is it? A: The iPod by Apple (MP3 Player). Winner: Abby Brunson
12/22/03 Q: If you do this when wrapping Christmas presents, you are in the minority. A: Pre cut pieces of scotch tape. Winner: Kirby Register
12/19/03 Q: Your eyes are puffy in the morning. What can you do to make them not puffy? A: Hold chilled teabags against your eyelids. Winner: Melinda Eargle.
12/18/03 Q: The ancient Aztecs were very successful at curbing the school drop-out rate. How did they do it? A: No man could marry before graduation, and even then, only with his former schoolmaster's approval. Winner: Kathy Himes
12/17/03 Q: You run yourself crazy trying to wash windows because you can never tell which side the streak is on. What can you do? A: Always wipe from right to left on the outside and up and down on the inside. Winner: Brenda Wood
12/16/03 Q: Doing this household chore for an estimated 15 minutes each day will burn 77 calories. What is it? A: Ironing. Winner: Mary Okay
12/15/03 Q: According to violent crime statistics, this is the THE most dangerous job. A: cab driver. Winner: Charlie Cook
12/12/03 Q: Americans say their least favorite vegetable is brussels sprouts. What is our SECOND least favorite veggie? A: Lima beans. Winner: Mary Jessey
12/11/03 Q: According to an early American home remedy, what condition could be improved by taking two teaspoonfuls of oil, rendered from skunk fat? A: Pneumonia. Winner: Danielle Morrison
12/10/03 Q: You are allergic to your cat. What can you do for your cat that will make you less allergic? A: Give him/her a bath WITHOUT soap. Winner: Sarah Norman
12/9/03 Q: You spend hours a day at your computer. What is a good way to relax your eyes? A: Yawn (gives you a boost of energy too!) Winner: Jamie Rogers
12/8/03 Q: You get Christmas tree sap on the carpet! What is at least ONE thing you can do to clean it up? A: Sprinkle some dry baking soda on the spot, brush lightly, and then use a damp cloth. Winner: Julie Landers
12/5/03 Q: According to FDA regulations, when used on a food label, what does the word "natural" mean? A: nothing (The FDA has no regulations regarding the use of the word.
12/4/03 Q: On what occasion might you seriously consider putting cotton balls in your dog's ears? A: When you are giving him/her a bath and want to prevent ear infections. Winner: Buddy Roberts.
12/3/03 Q: 18% of parents say this is the method they use for discipline. A: They "reason" with their children. Winner: Jennifer Nesbitt
12/2/03 Q: Morning exercisers have this advantage over those who exercise other times of the day. A: They are more likely to be exercising a year from now. Winner: Laura May
12/1/03 Q: We all do this during the holidays. 6% of us however say we would like someone ELSE to handle it for us. A: Interacting with the family! Winner: Brooke Sohmenn
11/26/03 Q: You can lose weight while you sleep if you do this. A: Keep the bedroom cold...you will burn calories to keep warm. Winner: Stephanie Lesesne
11/25/03 Q: You are MUCH more likely to suffer a back injury at work if you....A: If you are unhappy in your job. Winner: Michelle Haffner
11/24/03 Q: Just over half of households with children under 18 have started to do this. A: Save for their children's college education. Winner: Rayna Kleckly
11/21/03 Q: If you had to catch a cockroach, what's a good way to do it? A: Place a peeled banana in a glass jar, smear Vaseline on the inside rim, and wait! Winner: Robin Khouri
11/20/03Q: In scientific taste tests, nine out of ten squirrels prefer to eat this. A: M&Ms Winner: Carol Reynolds
11/19/03Q: Your beef stew contains entirely too much fat. How can you get rid of it? A: Drop ice cubes into the pot. When you stir, fat will cling to the cubes. Discard cubes before they melt. Winner: Sandra Clary
11/18/03Q: 61% of us say that our workplace would benefit if we had this. A: A more spiritual environment. Winner: Celeste Robinson
11/17/03
Q: Doing this outdoor activity for 90 minutes burns 429 calories. A: Raking and bagging leaves. Winner: Jessica Ridenhour
11/14/03
Q: Proctor and Gamble has recycled millions of disposable diapers at a solid waste plant in Seattle. What have many of them ended up as? A: Park Benches...or...Bullet proof vests.
11/13/03
Q: Christopher Columbus brought several things to America, including the first of these. A: Oranges. Winner: Rodney Postum
11/12/03
Q: You notice a wasp riding your ceiling fan. To get rid of it you should: A: Spritz it with hair spray. Winner: Leroy Steigerwalpt
11/11/03
Q: Nearly a third of workers say that they check this every day. A: Wastebaskets to see what their co-workers are copying. Winner: Sam Nesbit
11/10/03
Q: When dining during the holidays, about 25% of us say that THIS is our favorite food. A: Sweet Yams. Winner: Linda Hodges
11/07/03
Q: Many state fairs now feature pig races. At most fairs, what enticement is used to inspire the pigs to run their fastest? A: Oreos! Winner: Sulley Sullivan
11/06/03
Q: Most people say they buy this based on the shape of the package. What is it? A: A box of candy. Winner: Angie Pierce
11/05/03
Q: In a survey by HGTV, whose house did most people want to see? A: Bill Gates. Winner: Shawna McEachern
11/04/03
Q: The first animal crackers were made not for eating, but for this. A: To decorate Christmas trees. Winner: Tray Trotter
11/03/03
Q:Your new puppy is chewing up the legs on your tables and chairs. What can you do about it? A: Place a dab of oil of cloves on the legs with a Q tip.
10/31/03
Q: This is the number one driving habit that annoys people the most. A: Not signaling. Winner: Mary Hall
10/30/03
Q: A Taiwan company produces edible dinner dishes made of: A: Oatmeal. Winner: Mack Weigle
10/29/03
Q: A very small percentage of us claim to do this in the kitchen. A: Our ironing. Winner: Kelley Worley
10/28/03
Q: Your scissors are embarrassingly dull, and you are too lazy to sharpen them. What is another way you can make them sharper? A: Cut through a sheet of fine sand paper. Winner: Tammy Bennet
10/27/03
Q: This was introduced 75 years ago, and kids spend $500 million on this every year. What is it? A: Bubble Gum. Winner: Eric Savage
10/24/03
Q: 15% of mothers say that this was true of at least one of their child's births. A: They drove themselves to the hospital to deliver their child. Winner: Anna Owens
10/23/03
Q: About 6 out of ten women say that these are cute on a man. A: Love Handles. Winner: Julie Gold
10/22/03
Q: To keep your mind sharp after age 40, you should cultivate a passion for: A: Puzzles: crossword, jigsaw, or brainteasers. Winner: Christy Brazell
10/21/03
Q: According to a survey of executives, What is the worst possible breach of business etiquette? A: Criticizing a subordinate in front of others. Winner: Stephanie Queen
10/20/03
Q: When it comes to their health, 32% of Americans know this fact about it. A: What their cholesterol level is. Winner: Billy Craps
10/17/03
Q: Your cat is eating your house plants. What can you do to make him/her stop? A: Rub the leaves on your plants with bottled hot pepper sauce.
Winner: Scott Leslie
10/16/03
Q: The average executive spends two months each year doing this.. A: Attending unnecessary meetings!
Winner: Fenta Hinzman
10/15/03
Q: In order to avoid the likelihood of an accident, this is the safest day and time of the week to be driving. A: Thursday morning at 4 A.M.
Winner: Julie Landers
10/14/03
Q: An entire litter of these babies can fit into a tablespoon. A: Baby opossums.
Winner: Kaylan Dreher
10/13/03
Q: Americans spend more money on this every year than they spend on baby food. A: Dog Food.
Winner: Geraldine Lockhart
10/10/03
Q: The first of this type of family fun attraction was built in 1929 in Tennessee. A: A mini- golf course.
Winner: Alan Poole
10/09/03
Q: In a recent survey of moms, THIS was the number one service they would want if they could afford it. A: A Driver
10/08/03
Q: In a recent survey, almost 4 out of 10 respondents say this is the commercial slogan that they are the most sick of. A: "Can you hear me now?"
Winner: Travis from Sumter
10/07/03
Q: 41% of women say they can learn a lot about a man by this. What is it? A: His cd collection
10/06/03
Q: In a recent survey by Garnier, 7% of women think about this 50 times a day. What is it? A: Their body
Winner: Robyn Tyner
10/03/04
Q: This city was founded as a haven for debtors. A: Savannah, GA in 1733.
Winner: Eric Savage
10/02/03
Q: In Paraguay, if you tilt your head backwards in conversation it usually means this. A: I forgot.
Winner: Robert Arnold
10/01/03p>
Q: At one time, the Vatican owned shares in this facility. A: The Watergate complex in Washington D.C.
Winner: Wendell Hendrix
9/30/03
Q: If you were to spell out numbers, how far would you have to go until you would find the letter "A"? A: One Thousand
Winner: Michael Branham
9/29/03
Q: This happens at the Empire State Building in New York about 500 times per year. A: It is struck by lightning
Winner: Suzanne Bryant
9/26/03
Q: The average man can endure this for 72 minutes. What is it? A: Shopping
Winner: Renee Bradley
Q: Political commentator William F. Buckley Jr. had this for a job at one time. A: Spanish teacher at Yale
Winner: David Takach
9/24/03
Q: 33% of these people go bankrupt. A: Male Lottery Winners
Winner: Jeff Brower
9/23/03
Q: The average American believes that this begins at the age of 26. A: Adulthood
Winner: Ben Bowens
9/19/03
Q: At any given moment, 61,000 Americans are doing this. A: Flying Winner: Dave Meester"
9/18/03
Q: Research shows that men who have this physical characteristic are more intelligent. A: A hairy chest Winner: Mandy Floyd
9/17/03
Q: In Britain, it's called an Albatross, what's the equivalent golf term in America?
A: A Double Eagle
Winner: Charity Spires
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9/16/03
Q: This is an activity performed by 40% of all people at a party. What is it?
A: Snooping in your medicine cabinet
Winner: Kathy Sharp
9/15/03
Q: 70% of people who get involved in this activity are over 35. What is it?
A: Play Bingo.
Winner: Hannah Watkins
9/12/03
Q:The citrus soda 7-UP was created in 1929. "Up" indicated the direction of the bubbles. What did the number 7 represent?
A: The original containers were 7 ounces.
Winner: Steven Catoe
9/11/03
Q: 22% of wive's say they'd like to change this about their husbands.
A: Their "lack of style."
Winner: Joanne Stewart
9/10/03
Q: This was patented in Chicago in 1893.
A: The Zipper.
Winner: Jessica Jones
9/09/03
Q: This should be fun, but it stresses out 33% of us.
A: The thought of taking a week's vacation.
Winner: Brenda Branham
9/08/03
Q: A cycling team needs 11,000 of these each season.
A: Water Bottles.
Winner: Eric Miller
9/05/03
Q: According to the Office for National Statistics, this applies to one in 10 workers. What is it?
A: They are self-employed.
Winner: Rebecca Seppamaki
9/04/03
Q: According to ITN, where they have compiled a list of the most requested TV footage, this is the THIRD most popular TV News image of the past 100 years.
A: September 11th attacks.
Winner: Cheri Hurley
9/03/03
Q: This company was founded in Denmark in 1916. Today, it has over 9,000 employees worldwide.
A: The Lego Company.
Winner: Ruth Torchia
9/02/03
Q: Jay Leno, David Letterman, and Conan O'Brien did this 810 times in 1997.
A: Made President Bill Clinton the chief target of their jokes
Winner: John Malone
9/01/03
Q: The average American eats 30 pounds of this each year.
A: Cheese
Winner: Chris Brown
8/29/03
Q: This was first cooked by a chef in New York in 1896.
A: Chop Suey
Winner: Susan Harris
8/28/03
Q: 90% of office workers agree that this is their most important tool around the office.
A: The Post-It Note
8/27/03
Q: THis travels faster than 300 feet per second.
A: Pain
Winner: Mary Cannaby
8/26/03
Q: This can be heard up to 5 miles away.
A: A lion's roar
Winner: Amanda Drenning
8/25/03
Q: On U.S. maps, this name is owned by more cities, towns, and places than any other name. What name is it?
A: Union (232 times)
Winner: John Friederich
8/22/03
Q: In relationship to Canada, what does the term "CPR" stand for?
A: Canadian Pacific Railway
Winner: Christy Gaites
8/21/03
Q: Someone actually holds the world's record for eating 36 of these in one minute.
A: Cockroaches
8/20/03
Q: The average father of a teen will spend 40 hours a week working, 50 hours a week sleeping, and 7 hours a week doing this.
A: Dressing and grooming
Winner: Maurice Richard
8/19/03
Q: Families can expect to spend anywhere between $19 and $413 for this, this year.
A: Back to school supplies
Winner: James Weathersby
8/18/03
Q: 60% of office workers are satisfied with this.
A: The amount of time they get off from work
Winner: Linda Ann Keen
8/15/03
Q: The average person does this 1,811 times during their lifetime.
A: Goes to McDonalds
Winner: Darlene Vause
8/14/03
Q: President William Howard Taft is credited with starting this tradition.
A: Baseball's 7th inning stretch
Winner: Lee Floyd
8/13/03
Q: This was first mandated by law in Prussia in 1819.
A: Compulsory education
8/12/03
Q: What was unique about the Oscar that Edgar Bergen received?
A: It was wooden
Winner: Frank Eifert
8/11/03
Q: This U.S. President was the first to meet with a reigning monarch from England.
A: Woodrow Wilson
Winner: Mike Wallace
8/8/03
Q: 91% of drivers do this while they are behind the wheel.
A: They fiddle with the radio
Winner: Kelsey Wilson
8/7/03
Q: More than 60 million Americans used the internet to do this in 2002.
A: Make vacation travel plans
Winner: Brooklyn Gardner
8/6/03
Q: These were started by the Romans in 454 B.C.
A: Barber Shops!
Winner: Tony Varnadore
8/5/03
Q: More men than women say that "these" make people look more attractive.
A: Suntans
Winner: Michael Walters
8/4/03
Q: Most of these contain fish scales
A: Lipsticks
Winner: Ashley Watson
8/1/03
Q: This was first authorized by Congress in 1866.
A: The Nickel
Winner: Bob Long
7/31/03
Q: This was invented by the Chinese.
A: The wheelbarrow!
Winner: Tessa High
7/30/03
Q: 26% of moms say that the worst stains on kids clothes come from these.
A: Popsicles
Winner: Melissa Tennant
7/29/03
Q: New York City was the home to the first of these in 1888.
A: A vending machine
Winner: Brenda Bass
7/28/03
Q: Just over 3% of people have had this stolen. What is it?
A: Their identity
Winner: Trea Trotter
7/25/03
Q: This practice began in Paris in 1463.
A: The "numbering" of houses (address #'s)
Winner Jacob Brandt
7/24/03
Q: The number of these per year in the U.S. is expected to rise from 3.98 million in 2003 to 4.37 million in 2012. What are they?
A: Births
Winner: Billy Craps
7/23/03
Q: If you're an "average" person, you will do this 1,140 times a year. What is it?
A: Make a phone call
Winner: Brenda Perry
7/22/03
Q: 55% of men and 46% of women aged 18 to 24 do this.
A: Live at home
Winner: James Whethersby
7/21/03
Q: There are more plastic ones in America than real ones.
A: Flamingos
Winner: Mike Kyzer
7/18/03
Q: This creature can change direction up to 25 times a second.
A: A cockroach
Winner: Gerry DiStefano
7/17/03
Q: There were 4,063 of these in the U.S. in 1958. Today there are only 443.
A: Drive-ins
Winner: Rick Stillwell
7/16/03
Q: Two thirds of adults say they do this before leaving on vacation.
A: They ask their neighbors to keep an eye on their house
Winner: Annie Eckstrom
7/15/03
Q: When these are wearing out, clean them with some alcohol, and they should last a little longer.
A: Windshield wipers
Winner: David Shive
7/14/03
Q: One of three of these sold around the world is a fake.
A: CD's
Winner: Doug Narduzzi
7/11/03
Q: This fictional character has been portrayed in more than 197 movies by 72 different actors.
A: Sherlock Holmes
Winner: Lee Disbrow
7/10/03
Q: 74% of pet owners say that they would do this in order to take care of their pet. What is it?
A: Go into debt
Winner: Ila Woodwyk
7/09/03
Q: The earliest one of these was installed in Oklahoma City in 1935.
A: A parking meter
Winner: Mac Hiers
7/08/03
Q: According to a recent study, this is the one thing that men least like to talk about. What is it?
A: Clothes
Winner: Chantelle Stewart
7/07/03
Q: According to a new study, 49% of Americans spend at least 40 minutes a week doing this. What is it?
A: Deleting spam
Winner: Steve Cody
7/03/03
Q: This city has more hours of sunshine per year than Miami or San Diego.
A: Denver, Colorado
Winner: Besty Bell
7/02/03
Q: This food is composed of 68% "air".
A: Hostess Twinkies
Winner: Ginger Collier
7/01/03
Q: 15% of professional speakers at corporate events speak about this. What is it?
A: Communication
6/30/03
Q: When you buy a package of these at the grocery store, they were most likely made in Houston, Texas.
A: Egg Rolls
Winner: Kim Lawson
6/27/03
Q: You know that a "rag" is a piece of cloth we use to clean things right? What is another meaning of the word "rag?"
A: It is what a group of colts is called.
6/26/03
Q: This is a unique factoid about Wisconsin.
A: It has the highest number of cases of sunburn!
Winner: Brady Gladin
6/25/03
Q: This was invented in Europe in 1899.
A: Paperclip
Winner: Amy Bigham
6/24/03
Q: This actor's last movie was in 1964. He then switched careers.
A: Ronald Reagan
Winner: Cindy Winter
6/23/03
Q: The average price of these was $3,395 in 1984 and now cost $145.
A: Cell phones
6/20/03
Q: This is a unique fact about the state of Idaho.
A: It is in two time zones
Winner: Keith Morgan
6/19/03
Q: The first of these was purchased in the Fall of 1945.
A: A ballpoint pen
Winner: Sissy O'Daniel
6/18/03
Q: New Jersey has more of these than any other state in the country.
A: Tennis players
Winner: Theresa Garcia
6/17/03
Q: 44% of women say you should NOT do this in the grocery store.
A: Use a cell phone
Winner: Jeremy Woodall
6/16/03
Q: There are over 600 miles of these.
A: The amount of shelves the Library of Congress claims to have
Winner: Nancy Legat
6/13/03
Q: The average person spends 3 minutes a day at work doing this.
A: Shopping Online
Winner: Pam Speas
6/12/03
Q: The average woman will do this 32 times in her lifetime.
A: Start a diet
Winner: Joe Pillow
6/11/03
Q: This fictional character has its own zip code.
A: Smokey the Bear
(20252) given to him in 1964
Winner: Lauren Nesbit
6/10/03
The world's longest one of these has been reported to exceed 150 feet in length.
A: World's longest worm
Winner: Nathan Metcalf
6/9/03
Q: 40% of men say they would never consider dating a girl if this was true of her.
A: That she has more money than him
Winner: Tammy Bennett
6/6/03
Q: This weighed 243 pounds.
A: King Tuts golden coffin!
Winner: John Wesley Cox
6/5/03
Q: 57% of American MEN do this, but 74% of American WOMEN do.
A: Take vitamins
Winner: Chelsey West
6/4/03
Q: In trucking circles, a tailgater who is following a vehicle to closely is called a...
A: A Bumper Sticker
Winner: Hattie Hajji
6/3/03
Q: 17% of kids age 7 to 11 prefer to wear clothing geared toward this.
A: Pro Wrestling
Winner: Kayla Herson
6/2/03
Q: 21 million Americans will do this between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
A: Move
Winner: Donna Blight
5/30/03
Q: All of these put together would circle the globe 157 times.
A: The U.S. network of highways and public roads
Winner: Angie Pierce
5/29/03
Q: 48% of Americans rely on TV for this.
A: Nutritional information
Winner: Vicki Green
5/28/03
Q: Of all the Americans who own one of these, only 15% actually use it.
A: A piano
Winner: Karen Engle
5/27/03
Q: The people who do this enjoy it, but they do it LEAST on Tuesdays.
A: Play golf
Winner: Kelly Worley
5/26/03
Q: Scotland maintains this dubious distinction.
A: It has the highest concentration of alleged UFO sightings on the planet.
Winner: Adrienne Baker
5/23/03
Q: The average 17 year old will spend $638 this year...on this.
A: Their prom!
Winner: Joy Sheppard
5/22/03
Q: President Grover Cleveland's daughter had THIS named after her.
A: The "Baby Ruth" candy bar
Winner: Carol Wessel
5/21/03
Q: 37% of couples say they would want this at their wedding. What is it?
A: Their pet
Winner: Breanna Cook
5/20/03
Q: Thirteen states in the U.S. have this in common.
A: They have the "honey bee" as their state insect.
Winner: Mary Brickle
5/19/03
Q: What was President Grant cited by police for while in office?
A: Speeding on his horse
5/16/03
Q: 37% of car owners say that their car has one of these. What is it?
A: Dings or dents
Winner: Lisa Buff
5/15/03
Q: The average American spends about 90 dollars for this.
A: A night on the town with their spouse.
Winner: Jennifer Cain
5/14/03
Q: Although fewer Americans are doing this compared to a decade ago, we still spend about $35 billion dollars on it each year.
A: Fishing (trips, equipment, and other items)
Winner: Mironda Arant-Harper
5/13/03
Q: The average American will use one of these 80 times this year.
A: An ATM
Winner: Sherry Pruitt
5/12/03
Q: 11% of moms say they got this for Mother's Day last year. What is it?
A: A poem written by their son or daughter
Winner: Timothy Bosier
5/09/03
Q: This famous person in history had 'furniture dealer' on his business card.
A: Al "scarface" Capone
Winner: Marvin Geddings
5/08/03
Q: Sweden has more of these per capita than any other country.
A: Phones
Winner: Brenda Prioleau
5/07/03
Q: In hospital parlance, this is known as a "gomer".
A: A patient who comes into the E.R. with minor complaints..."gomer" means "get out of my emergency room"
5/06/03
Q: 68% of young adults are sick of this. What is it?
A: Reality TV
Winner: Amanda Ott
5/05/03
Q: The average American has a 5% chance of doing this.
A: Being involved in a serious accident
Winner: Catherine Meyerink
5/02/03
Q: Name this famous person who had a fear of kittens.
A: Napoleon
Winner: Steven Halbert
5/01/03
Q: In the U.S., we get a new one about every 18 months, in Europe, it's about every 12 months, and in Japan, it's about every 9 months.
A: A cell phone
Winner: Rick Daniel
4/30/03
Q: According to a popular magazine, you should never do this just before going to bed.
A: Read the newspaper
Winner: Renee Blanco
4/29/03
Q: A new study suggests that this is the first item to be unpacked when moving into a new home.
A: The phone
Winner: David Smith
4/28/03
Q: According to a recent survey, 88% of moms say they want these for Mothers Day.
A: Power tools
Winner: Jesse Tribbey
4/25/03
Q: 20% of us say that we have purposefully done this when we go to the grocery store.
A: Taken up two parking spaces
Winner: Morgan Hill
4/24/03
Q: North Dakota and South Dakota are the only two states in the U.S. that do not have one of these.
A: A Starbucks
Winner: Cathy Sellers
4/23/03
Q: Winnipeg, Manitoba, in Canada has this dubious distinction.
A: It is known as the "Slurpee" capitol of the world
Winner: Lynn Bisbee
4/22/03
Q: While 90% of American homes have this, only 40% actually ever use it. What is it?
A: Dental floss
Winner: Christina Morris
4/21/03
Q: 42% of married men say they would have backed-out of their engagement if their bride-to-be had insisted on this.
A: A hyphenated last name
Winner: Terry Lewis
4/18/03
Q: Human resource professionals say they won't even consider an emailed resume that has this.
A: A Wacky email address
Winner: Holly Bounds
4/17/03
Q: When it comes to clothing, this is known as a "keeper".
A: The loop on a belt that holds the loose end
Winner: Eliza Colbertson
4/16/03
Q: 13% of parents claim to do this on a regular basis.
A: Their kid's homework
Winner: Tim Sanders
4/15/03
Q: Women are more likely to cry if a room has this.
A: Yellow walls
Winner: Mike Lee
4/14/03
Q: These did not exist in 1902.
A: Mother's or Father's Day
4/11/03
Q: The average household has 15 of these.
A: Cookbooks
Winner: Jill Catoe
4/10/03
Q: This product's name is an acronym for the two cities in which it was developed.
A: Nylon (New York and London)
Winner: Steve Jones
4/09/03
Q: 70% of all of these are found in 4 states, New York, New Jersey, Florida, and California.
A: Bagel shops
Winner: Chelsea Smith
4/08/03
Q: The average American family spends nearly $1100 a year on this.
A: Credit card interest
Winner: Alice Tworzyanski
4/07/03
Q: Last year, 40 deaths and over 100 injuries resulted from this.
A: Fires caused by Christmas trees
Winner: Gwen McDow
4/04/03
Q: When Americans look back over their lives, 67% regret doing this.
A: Worrying
Winner: Rebecca Hugot
4/03/03
Q: 64% of Asians recently interviewed said they liked this idea.
A: An arranged marriage
Winner: Ila Woodwyk
4/02/03
Q: This was invented in 1904 in Switzerland.
A: The drink Ovaltine
Winner: Ethan Cook
4/01/03
Q: In Lima, Peru, you will find a brass statue of this.
A: Winnie The Pooh
Winner: Madelyn Riggs
3/31/03
Q: The French eat 200,000,000 of these annually.
A: Frogs (frog legs)
Winner: Candace Stuckey
3/28/03
Q: 25% of men say they would give up 5 years of their life in exchange for this.
A: Not going bald
Winner: Pam Sjolund
3/27/03
Q: Kokomo, Indiana considers itself the home of the first one of these.
A: The first push button car radio
Winner: Jeannie James
3/26/03
Q: 33% of dog owners do this.
A: Call from work and leave a message on the answering machine for their dog to hear
Winner: Ann Cathcart
3/25/03
Q: One of these weighs 170 pounds.
A: A crash dummy
Winner: Drew Wike
3/24/03
Q: The average American spends 38 minutes a week doing this. What is it?
A: Paying bills
Winner: John Malone
3/19/03
Q: You can produce enough energy to heat up one cup of coffee by doing this.
A: Yelling for 8 years, 7 months, and 6 days!
Winner: Joseph Todd
3/18/03
Q: "On average, 8000 people are hurt by these each year. What are they?"
A: Irons
Winner: Debbie Rucker
3/17/03
Q:"It takes the same amount of power to light up a 10 watt bulb as it does to run this. What is it?"
A:"The human brain
