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Let's jump this. Croatian mercenaries were famous for their neckties. You also call them cravats in many countries. The French "à la cravate" means Croatian-style. Pts. 4,000 What item of clothing supposedly dates back to Croatian mercenaries hired by Louis XIII in the Thirty Years' War? ❆ A: Trenchcoat ❆ B: Sandals ❆ C: Necktie ❆ D: Beret

@Sindo For Pts. 4,000, I want you to tell me the answer to this: Pts. 4,000 What item of clothing supposedly dates back to Croatian mercenaries hired by Louis XIII in the Thirty Years' War? ❆ A: Trenchcoat ❆ B: Sandals ❆ C: Necktie ❆ D: Beret

Pts. 2,000 California roll and Philadelphia roll are common types of ...? ❆ A: payrolls ❆ B: sushi rolls ❆ C: kayak rolls ❆ D: drum rolls Sushi is awesome and right you are! Pts. 2,000 California roll and Philadelphia roll are common types of ...? ❆ A: payrolls ❆ B: sushi rolls ❆ C: kayak rolls ❆ D: drum rolls ♦ P t s . 2 , 0 0 0 ♦

@Sindo On we go with question #6 for 2,000. Pts. 2,000 California roll and Philadelphia roll are common types of ...? ❆ A: payrolls ❆ B: sushi rolls ❆ C: kayak rolls ❆ D: drum rolls

You have selected present number 4 and inside there's the "Jump" lifeline. That means you can jump one question without having to answer it (although you won't win the points for that amount). 50:50 Expert Switch Jump 15 Pts. 1 Million 14 Pts. 500,000 13 Pts. 250,000 12 Pts. 125,000 11 Pts. 64,000 10 Pts. 32,000 9 Pts. 16,000 8 Pts. 8,000 7 Pts. 4,000 6 Pts. 2,000 5 ♦ Pts. 1,000 4 ♦ Pts. 500 3 ♦ Pts. 300 2 ♦ Pts. 200 1 ♦ Pts. 100

Now as promised, you will receive a Christmas gift on your way to more points. There are six presents and you can choose one of them and see what you get. Could be another lifeline or a bonus.

You do know it, Pts. 1,000 are safe! Pts. 1,000 In office from 1809 to 1817, the fourth President of the United States was James ...? ❆ A: Scratch ❆ B: Keirin ❆ C: Madison ❆ D: Omnium ♦ P t s . 1 , 0 0 0 ♦

@Sindo That's one lifeline gone early but just one more question to the safe haven. Here it comes. Pts. 1,000 In office from 1809 to 1817, the fourth President of the United States was James ...? ❆ A: Scratch ❆ B: Keirin ❆ C: Madison ❆ D: Omnium

And with that, you've won Pts. 500. Pts. 500 Christina Aguilera features in Maroon 5's 2011 worldwide hit "Moves Like ..."? ❆ A: Jackson ❆ B: Jagger ❆ C: Joplin ❆ D: Johansson ♦ P t s . 5 0 0 ♦

Thanks. @maestro Now up to you, Sindo.

Well, since it's Christmas, I'm gonna extend this expert lifeline to whoever shows up. Pts. 500 Christina Aguilera features in Maroon 5's 2011 worldwide hit "Moves Like ..."? ❆ A: Jackson ❆ B: Jagger ❆ C: Joplin ❆ D: Johansson

Good thinking! (let's hope he'll show up )

Well, if you don't know maybe you want to get some help with it.

We still need an expert along the way, btw. Would you mind stepping in? @dcro

@Sindo Pts. 500 Christina Aguilera features in Maroon 5's 2011 worldwide hit "Moves Like ..."? ❆ A: Jackson ❆ B: Jagger ❆ C: Joplin ❆ D: Johansson

Correct as well. Pts. 300 What do you call a major work of an artist? ❆ A: Opossum ❆ B: Opal ❆ C: Opus ❆ D: Opium ♦ P t s . 3 0 0 ♦

@Sindo Pts. 300 What do you call a major work of an artist? ❆ A: Opossum ❆ B: Opal ❆ C: Opus ❆ D: Opium

That's often a problem if you want to light one at the cemetery. Yes Pts. 200 What is not lit for very long? ❆ A: Bennie and the jets ❆ B: Philadelphia freedom ❆ C: Elderberry wine ❆ D: Candle in the wind ♦ P t s . 2 0 0 ♦

@Sindo Pts. 200 What is not lit for very long? ❆ A: Bennie and the jets ❆ B: Philadelphia freedom ❆ C: Elderberry wine ❆ D: Candle in the wind

Yep, that's correct! Pts. 100 What culture has shaped places like Puerto Rico or the Philippines? ❆ A: Myhorror ❆ B: Yourfear ❆ C: Herscare ❆ D: Hispanic ♦ P t s . 1 0 0 ♦

@Sindo Pts. 100 What culture has shaped places like Puerto Rico or the Philippines? ❆ A: Myhorror ❆ B: Yourfear ❆ C: Herscare ❆ D: Hispanic

Very well and good luck. Let's play! 50:50 Expert Switch ?? 15 Pts. 1 Million 14 Pts. 500,000 13 Pts. 250,000 12 Pts. 125,000 11 Pts. 64,000 10 Pts. 32,000 9 Pts. 16,000 8 Pts. 8,000 7 Pts. 4,000 6 Pts. 2,000 5 Pts. 1,000 4 Pts. 500 3 Pts. 300 2 Pts. 200 1 Pts. 100

So then, it is Totallympics' admin Sindo himself playing for the first time today. Welcome. We're having a special episode today on Christmas Eve. The rules are the same as usual: 15 questions, 3 lifelines (50:50 eliminates two answers, you can ask an expert and you can switch out a question). Additionally, you'll get a present later once you passed the 5th question. More about that later. I also need you to give me the number 1, 2 or 3 to randomise your questions.

@Sindo We can begin in a minute if you're ready!

We're having a surprise guest for a game today in less than 2 hours. If you want to be an expert lifeline today, helping him out on a question, please let me know. Sindo ♦ ♦ Italy