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9-2-10



Question:
   According to Uncle John's Bathroom Reader, this happens 475 times around the world every 3 seconds?


Answer:   A LAWSUIT IS FILED


Winner:    Kim Turner of Braidwood


Listen this week to win pairs of tickets to see Jake Owen & Jason Michael Carroll at the Sandwich Fair 9/10. Click here for more information on the Sandwich Fair


 
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8-10-10   Question:   According to Women's World, these tend to be higher for people whose names begin with A or B than people with names starting with C, D, or F! What?


Answer:   SCHOOL GRADES


8-11-10
   Question:   According to a new survey, the average woman will spend how much time of her adult life in the kitchen?


Answer:   2 1/2 years (between the age 18-65)


8-12-10
   Question:   Police in Minnesota conducted a statewide speeding sweep last month. What was the fastest speeding ticket issued?


Answer:   178 (a Corvette ticketed on a country road)


8-13-10   Question:   In 1971 the average age a man got married was 24.6, what was it in 2006?


Answer:   31.8 years


8-15-10
   Question:   According to Portfolio.com, the Dallas Cowboys are the top franchise in the NFL. Based on the teams record, average win/loss margin, playoff performance, percent of available seats occupied, and the estimated value of the franchise, what NFL is listed as the worst of all 32 teams?


Answer:   DETROIT LIONS


8-17-10
   Question:   Toy Story 3 is officially the highest grossing animated film of all time taking in over $920 million worldwide since it's release in July. What animated movie is now #2?


Answer:   SHREK 2


8-18-10 
  Question:   According to Accountemps, taking a business day between 8am-6pm what are the least productive hours for workers in the day?


Answer:   4pm-6pm


8-19-10
   Question:   Zagat has released the results of its annual Fast Food Survey, what chain is said to have the best french fries?


Answer:   MCDONALDS (click here to see the full survey details)


8-20-10   Question:   Software Company McAfee released their most dangerous celebrity on the web list. Who was listed #1 as the most likely search to end up with online threats like spyware, adware, spam, phishing, viruses, & other malware?


Answer:   CAMERON DIAZ


8-24-10   Question:   According to vegas.com, what NFL team is favored to win this year's Super Bowl?


Answer:   INDIANAPOLIS COLTS (Dallas & New Orleans are the 2nd favorite)


8-26-10
   Question:   According to a University of Toronto, surgeons who do this 3 or more times weekly make 37% fewer errors during surgery. Do what?


Answer:   PLAY VIDEO GAMES


8-27-10
   Question:   How much money does golfer Tiger Woods make every time he swings a club in a PGA Tournament?


Answer:   $1756


8-30-10 
  Question:   The "Big Hurt" Frank Thomas had his #35 retired on Sunday August 29th, who was the last White Sox player to have his number retired?


Answer:   the #72 of catcher Carlton Fisk


8-31-10   Question:   According to a survey of 2,000 employers, what is the quickest way for a woman not to be hired at a job interview?


Answer:   WEAR A TIGHT TOP OR SHOW TOO MUCH CLEAVAGE


9-1-10
   Question:   Forbes released their annual list of Hollywood's Best Actors for the Buck. Shia Lebeouf brought in $81 for every $1 he was paid. What actor was named the worst actor for the buck?


Answer:   WILL FERRELL ($3.29 for every $1 paid)