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@Wumo Pts. 250,000 What are Rabi al-Awwal, Jumada al-Thani and Dhu al-Hijjah? ♦ A: Islamic calendar months ♦ B: Middle Eastern deserts ♦ C: National dishes ♦ D: Parts of the Quran

It looks like he isn't available at the moment so you shall have your alternative granted. I close this question and I can tell you that the state motto "Friendship" is that of Texas, not Mississippi. Pts. 250,000 Which of these state symbols does not apply to the state of Mississippi? ♦ A: State flower: Magnolia ♦ B: State reptile: American alligator ♦ C: State folk dance: square dance ♦ D: State motto: Friendship

It looks like Olympian doesn't pick up at the moment but I can still offer the possibility to wait for a bit longer if you wish before you go through other alternatives such as asking somebody else or switching.

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@Wumo Pts. 250,000 Which of these state symbols does not apply to the state of Mississippi? ♦ A: State flower: Magnolia ♦ B: State reptile: American alligator ♦ C: State folk dance: square dance ♦ D: State motto: Friendship

50:50 Expert Switch Team 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 For a third time we will be looking on a question worth 250,000 points. You can still ask someone for help, you can still switch out the question. And here it comes for 250,000...

So you've watched YouTube videos of Japan, remembered what an onsen was and you just won 125,000 Points! Incredible! Pts. 125,000 When in Japan, if you visit an onsen, what type of activity will you expect to find? ♦ A: Bathing ♦ B: Drama ♦ C: Prayer ♦ D: Sumo wrestling Question by OlympicIRL ♦ P t s . 1 2 5 , 0 0 0 ♦

Pts. 125,000 When in Japan, if you visit an onsen, what type of activity will you expect to find? ♦ A: Bathing ♦ B: Drama ♦ C: Prayer ♦ D: Sumo wrestling Question by OlympicIRL

@Wumo Down one lifeline, but 125,000 coming up... Pts. 125,000 When in Japan, if you visit an onsen, what type of activity will you expect to find? ♦ A: Bathing ♦ B: Drama ♦ C: Prayer ♦ D: Sumo wrestling Question by OlympicIRL

However, by 1970, the final four, namely Brazil, Italy, West Germany and Uruguay have also been champion. That makes A the right answer! Pts. 64,000 The first FIFA World Cup in which only previous world champions opposed in the semifinals took place in ...? ♦ A: 1970 in Mexico ♦ B: ♦ C: 1990 in Italy ♦ D: ♦ P t s . 6 4 , 0 0 0 ♦

Pts. 64,000 The first FIFA World Cup in which only previous world champions opposed in the semifinals took place in ...? ♦ A: 1970 in Mexico ♦ B: ♦ C: 1990 in Italy ♦ D: In 1984, France and Poland played the 3rd place match. None of them were champions by then. In 1990, Italy vs England for 3rd; West Germany vs. Argentina in the final. All world champions before...

Alright, so first lifeline you've needed... Pts. 64,000 The first FIFA World Cup in which only previous world champions opposed in the semifinals took place in ...? ♦ A: 1970 in Mexico ♦ B: ♦ C: 1990 in Italy ♦ D:

@Wumo Pts. 64,000 The first FIFA World Cup in which only previous world champions opposed in the semifinals took place in ...? ♦ A: 1970 in Mexico ♦ B: 1982 in Spain ♦ C: 1990 in Italy ♦ D: 2006 in Germany

It looks to be going all too well for you. With all the lifelines remaining, you should have a good shot at making it far. 50:50 Expert Switch Team 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 Let's begin the upper, most dramatic third with question 11, for 64,000 Points.

... and you're the first to answer the first 10 questions without any help at all! You have 32,000 guaranteed. Pts. 32,000 Who is most likely to be interested in a speech by the Taoiseach? ♦ A: Irish citizen ♦ B: Tibetan monk ♦ C: Navajo minor ♦ D: Religious jew ♦ P t s . 3 2 , 0 0 0 ♦

Pts. 32,000 Who is most likely to be interested in a speech by the Taoiseach? ♦ A: Irish citizen ♦ B: Tibetan monk ♦ C: Navajo minor ♦ D: Religious jew You see, you're only the seventh contestant...

@Wumo This question is worth 32,000 points to you! Pts. 32,000 Who is most likely to be interested in a speech by the Taoiseach? ♦ A: Irish citizen ♦ B: Tibetan monk ♦ C: Navajo minor ♦ D: Religious jew

One more question between you and 32,000. Still all lifelines available too. 50:50 Expert Switch Team 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

Ascorbic acid, sure, Vitamin C. Biotin is B7 and ß-Carotene is related to Vitamin A. You're right again. Pts. 16,000 Contained in whole grains and legumes, Vitamin B1 is scientifically known as what? ♦ A: beta-Carotene ♦ B: Thiamine ♦ C: Biotin ♦ D: Ascorbic acid ♦ P t s . 1 6 , 0 0 0 ♦

Pts. 16,000 Contained in whole grains and legumes, Vitamin B1 is scientifically known as what? ♦ A: beta-Carotene ♦ B: Thiamine ♦ C: Biotin ♦ D: Ascorbic acid Well, you can save yourself to death.

@Wumo 16,000... Pts. 16,000 Contained in whole grains and legumes, Vitamin B1 is scientifically known as what? ♦ A: beta-Carotene ♦ B: Thiamine ♦ C: Biotin ♦ D: Ascorbic acid

... but it was Arnie. He was a seven-time Mr. Olympia too. Pts. 8,000 Which American used to be a professional bodybuilder and was a three-time Mr. Universe? ♦ A: Vin Diesel ♦ B: Arnold Schwarzenegger ♦ C: Kevin Costner ♦ D: Donald Trump ♦ P t s . 8 , 0 0 0 ♦

Pts. 8,000 Which American used to be a professional bodybuilder and was a three-time Mr. Universe? ♦ A: Vin Diesel ♦ B: Arnold Schwarzenegger ♦ C: Kevin Costner ♦ D: Donald Trump Trump probably wished he was...

@Wumo So far so good. Let's see about 8,000... Pts. 8,000 Which American used to be a professional bodybuilder and was a three-time Mr. Universe? ♦ A: Vin Diesel ♦ B: Arnold Schwarzenegger ♦ C: Kevin Costner ♦ D: Donald Trump

Yes, they're an Australian band and they sang about how it's time to "give it back", the lands to the Aboriginals. Pts. 4,000 What is the subject of Midnight Oil's award-winning 1987 song "Beds Are Burning"? ♦ A: American Civil War ♦ B: Holocaust ♦ C: Aboriginal land rights ♦ D: Apartheid in South Africa ♦ P t s . 4 , 0 0 0 ♦