1 - Vanna White beat out 200 other applicants in 1982 to earn a job on what popular TV show?
2 - For over two decades, what company has sponsored the Teddy Bear Toss at a Sarnia Sting game (on Friday, Dec. 6 this year)?3 - So close: In the world of tennis, what country defeated Canada last week to win the Davis Cup?
4 - Students of St. Patrick’s High School will be canvassing for what annual canned food drive this Saturday, Dec. 7?5 - In the movie “A Christmas Story,” Ralphie attempts to convince his parents, his teacher and Santa that a perfect Christmas gift for him would be what?
6 - The trapezius muscle is located in a) the forearms b) the calves c) the neck and shoulder?
7 - In the news: Laurent Simons of Belgium will become one of the youngest people in the world to graduate from university when he does so this year at what age?
8 - The combination of coffee and chocolate creates what flavour?
9 - Which of these fictional sailors has lost a leg: a) Captain Crunch; b) Captain Hook c) Captain Ahab
10 - In 1947, the first ever duty free shop was established in what country? a) Canada b) Bermuda c) Ireland
Tom St. Amand (column # 271)
ANSWERS: 1 - Wheel of Fortune; 2 - Lambton Ford; 3 – Spain; 4 - Irish Miracle; 5 - Red Ryder BB Gun; 6 - c) neck and shoulder; 7 – Nine; 8 – Mocha; 9 - c) Captain Ahab; 10 - b) Ireland.