Isolated in 1945 during Uranium fission research, it was named for an ancient deity to suggest humans gaining a new power

In the episode of “Jeopardy!” that aired on Friday, August 2, 2024, contestants faced a challenging Final Jeopardy question in the category “Poets of Ancient Rome.” The clue presented was, “Isolated in 1945 during Uranium fission research, it was named for an ancient deity to suggest humans gaining a new power.” This clue required contestants…

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Far from Rome, this first-century poet wrote, “the leader’s anger done, grant me the right to die in my native country”

On Thursday, August 1, 2024, “Jeopardy!” contestants faced a challenging Final Jeopardy question in the category “Poets of Ancient Rome.” The clue provided was: “Far from Rome, this first-century poet wrote, ‘the leader’s anger done, grant me the right to die in my native country‘”. This query required not only a knowledge of Roman literature…

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Fearful of independence in 1975, around 120,000 of this country’s people, a third of the population, fled to the Netherlands

On Wednesday, July 31, 2024, “Jeopardy!” featured a captivating Final Jeopardy round under the category “Countries of the World.” The intriguing clue provided was: “Fearful of independence in 1975, around 120,000 of this country’s people, a third of the population, fled to the Netherlands.” This clue challenged contestants to dig deep into historical events related…

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The name of this service that began Nov 14 1994 echoes the Etoile du Nord, which linked Paris, Brussels & Amsterdam from 1927

On July 30, 2024, the Final Jeopardy round featured an intriguing question under the category “World Travel.” Contestants were presented with the following clue: “The name of this service that began on November 14, 1994, echoes the Etoile du Nord, which linked Paris, Brussels, and Amsterdam from 1927.” This clue not only tested the contestants’…

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Spur-of-the-moment, or a piano piece that’s meant to sound spontaneous, like Chopin’s Opus 29

The latest Jeopardy clue for Monday, July 29, 2024, falls under the category “In the Dictionary.” The clue reads: “Spur-of-the-moment, or a piano piece that’s meant to sound spontaneous, like Chopin’s Opus 29.” This intriguing prompt invites contestants to think about a word that captures the essence of spontaneity and musical creativity. What is Impromptu?…

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In 1959 Bob Bartlett & Hiram Fong each won a coin flip to gain this alliterative title

On Monday, July 29, 2024, “Jeopardy!” contestants faced a Final Jeopardy question in the category “1950s Politics” that intrigued both history buffs and trivia enthusiasts alike. The clue presented was: “In 1959, Bob Bartlett and Hiram Fong each won a coin flip to gain this alliterative title.” What is Senior Senator? The year 1959 was…

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The first fossils of these creatures with an elongated 4th digit were described in 1784 by Naturalist Cosimo Collini

The Final Jeopardy question for Friday, July 26, 2024, takes us on a journey through the annals of natural history with a tantalizing clue in the category “Ancient Animals.” The clue reads: “The first fossils of these creatures with an elongated 4th digit were described in 1784 by Naturalist Cosimo Collini.” This intriguing hint leads…

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Adding to her nickname, one legend claimed that earlier in life she was saved from drowning by family friend Mark Twain

The category for Thursday’s Final Jeopardy was “Famous Women,” and the clue presented was: “Adding to her nickname, one legend claimed that earlier in life she was saved from drowning by family friend Mark Twain.” What is Margaret (Molly) Brown? Margaret Brown, often referred to by her well-known moniker “The Unsinkable Molly Brown,” is a…

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This name of a Natl. Forest means “fool” & may be one Apache group’s name for another group; it’s also a problematic TV character

The Final Jeopardy question for July 24, 2024, falls under the category “U.S. Place Names.” The clue presented is: “This name of a Natl. Forest means ‘fool’ & may be one Apache group’s name for another group; it’s also a problematic TV character.” This intriguing clue challenges contestants to connect linguistic history, indigenous cultures, and…

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Known for a fabled event of 1881, it housed an auto repair shop after the disappearance of the horse & buggy

On Tuesday, July 23, 2024, “Jeopardy!” presented an intriguing Final Jeopardy question in the category “Historic Spots.” The clue was: “Known for a fabled event of 1881, it housed an auto repair shop after the disappearance of the horse & buggy.” What is the O.K. Corral? The O.K. Corral is synonymous with the legendary gunfight…

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“Love” is within the title of 3 of his most famous books, a fourth, “The Rainbow”, calls love “the flower of life”

On Monday, July 22, 2024, ‘Jeopardy!’ contestants faced a challenging Final Jeopardy clue in the category “Authors.” The clue read: “‘Love’ is within the title of 3 of his most famous books, a fourth, ‘The Rainbow’, calls love ‘the flower of life’.” This clue not only tests the contestants’ knowledge of literature but also their…

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The National Park Service says there are more statues of her, often with her infant son, than any other American woman

The Final Jeopardy segment on Friday, July 19, 2024, presented a thought-provoking clue in the category “19th-Century Women“. Contestants were given the following clue to ponder: “The National Park Service says there are more statues of her, often with her infant son, than any other American woman.” This clue not only tested their knowledge of…

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