The Smartest Iowan, Episode #32 part 1

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PATV18
November 05, 2009

Contestants, Ben & Jake compete for this week's title of the Smartest Iowan. Hosted by Jared Sandersfeld Directed by Emily Ashenfelter Graphics by Seth Camillo Judging by Josh Goding Camera by Ste...

Contestants, Ben & Jake compete for this week's title of the Smartest Iowan.

Hosted by Jared Sandersfeld
Directed by Emily Ashenfelter
Graphics by Seth Camillo
Judging by Josh Goding
Camera by Steve Holmes

1. A round object used to play games or sports is called what?
ball

1. A reference guide containing the definition and pronunciation of a list of words is called what?
dictionary

2. What transparent glass fixture used to look outside of buildings was first used by the Romans around 100 CE?
window

2. Bikini, speedo, and trunks are all what type of garment?
swimwear

3. How many miles is a marathon?
26

3. What three sports are in a triathlon?
cycling, running, swimming

4. Vegemite is a food spread made from yeast extract. In what nation does Vegemite originate?
australia

4. Jerk spice is a mixture of seasonings, most notably pimento and Scotch bonnet peppers. What island nation is Jerk spice native?
Jamaica

5. The ACLU is a non-profit organization dealing in Constitutional law. What does ACLU stand for?
american civil liberties union

5. What does the government agency, FEMA stand for?
federal emergency management agency

6. Annabel Lee, The Raven, and The Valley of Unrest are all poems by what author?
Edgar Allen Poe

6. Hadda Been Playing On The Jukebox, Howl, and Kaddish are all poems by what author?
Allen Ginsberg

7. Lesotho is the only nation on the continent of Africa to border only one nation. What nation does Lesotho border?
South Africa

7. Riyadh, Jeddah, and Mecca are the three largest cities in what nation?
Saudi Arabia
6.7, 3.6, 1.7

8. Where is your fibula bone located?
calf bone

8. Where are your metacarpals located?
hand

9. Bufotenin is a hallucinogenic substance obtained from what species of animal?
toads Bufo alvarius and Bufo marinus
puts the whole princess kissing a toads, turning to prince in question

9. In astronomy, a strong gravitational field that prevents light from escaping is called what?
blackhole

10. Microsaccades are involuntary, rapid movements typically associated with idle use. In what organ does this phenomenon occur?
eye

10. A rock type formed by cooled and solidified magma is called what?
igneous rock

Viewer question: What natural disaster occurred on April 13th, 2006 in Iowa City?
tornado

Category: Education

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fun learning trivia facts wacky info rare science

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