Week 10/26/09
Friday 10/30/09
About one in ten homeowners say they’ve never done this in their current house. What is it?
Clues were: "Insulation" and "Trap door"
Answer: Gone into their attic.
Thursday 10/29/09
Of all the 6.5 million car accidents in the U.S. last year, just under 40 resulted from this unusual cause. What was it?
Clues were: "Inflatable” and "Hindenburg"
Answer: Drivers were distracted by looking at a blimp.
Wednesday 10/28/09
Recent research has found that the average guy spends about 14-and-a-half minutes doing this. What?
Clues were: "Can” and "Bottle”
Answer: Drinking a beer.
Tuesday 10/27/09
About a THIRD of the workforce admits that they’ve stolen one of these in the workplace. What?
Clues were: "Brain” and "Light bulb"
Answer: An idea.
Monday 10/26/09
Regardless of the economy, recent statistics show that the average American will spend a little under 500-dollars on this this year. What?
Clues were: "Shiny” and "Bling"
Answer: Jewelry.
Week 10/19/09
Friday 10/23/09
According to the Las Vegas hotel industry, this is the second-most-forgotten item travelers leave after they check out. What are we talking about?
Clues were: "Grandparents" and "A glass"
Answer: Dentures.
Thursday 10/22/09
Five of the 16 people who’ve accomplished this over the past century are now dead. What did they do?
Clues were: "Water” and "Natural wonder"
Answer: They went over Niagara Falls. (Some in a barrel, some not.)
Wednesday 10/21/09
Recent research has revealed that for Americans, this is now the top cause of a sleepless night. What is it?
Clues were: "Legs” and "Furry”
Answer: Sleeping with your pets.
Tuesday 10/20/09
Only one teenager out of ten says they want to do this as an adult. What is it?
Clues were: "Career” and "Dad"
Answer: What their dad does.
Monday 10/19/09
About HALF of new fathers say they have made this choice during the first 3 months the baby is in the house. What?
Clues were: "3AM” and "Pretend"
Answer: Faked sleeping to avoid getting up for an overnight
feeding.
Week of 10/12/09
Friday 10/16/09
According to one medical study, adding this to your morning routine could cut your risk of getting a cold or the flu by a THIRD. What?
Clues were: "Eat" and "Jif"
Answer: Eating peanut butter with breakfast.
Thursday 10/15/09
Almost HALF of Americans say it’s a sure bet they’ll reach for their TV remote when they see what on their screen?
Clues were: "Ryan Seacrest” and "Jon & Kate"
Answer: Reality shows.
Wednesday 10/14/09
Just over HALF of the adults surveyed said they do this at least once a day. What?
Clues were: "Wet” and "Music”
Answer: Sing in the shower.
Tuesday 10/13/09
When this phenomenon occurs – even though it seems longer – it only lasts an average of 6 seconds. What are we talking about?
Clues were: "Mouth” and "Sleepy"
Answer: A typical yawn.
Monday 10/12/09
A tiny fraction of U.S. government workers – only about 3 in 100 – do this. What?
Clues were: "Punch-in” and "Today"
Answer: Work on Federal holidays – like Columbus Day today.
Week of 10/5/09
Friday 10/9/09
If you pick any two random co-workers right now, chances are that at least one of you is physically incapable of doing this. What?
Clues were: "Bend" and "Feet"
Answer: Touching their toes.
Thursday 10/8/09
Right now, about a QUARTER of Americans are exposing you and me to what?
Clues were: "Paint” and "Sandals"
Answer: Their naked toes! About a quarter are wearing some
kind of open-toed footwear.
Wednesday 10/7/09
Forty-thousand trees would have to die to make this happen. What is it?
Clues were: "Highway” and "www"
Answer: Have enough print to everything on the internet.
Tuesday 10/6/09
If you own one of these, statistics say you only use it an average of 14 minutes per month. What are we talking about?
Clues were: "Handheld” and "Video"
Answer: A camcorder.
Monday 10/5/09
A decade ago, you were probably among the millions of American who paid someone else to do this for you. Today, you probably don’t pay anyone to do it – if you even do it at all. What is it?
Clues were: "Roll” and "Camera”
Answer: Develop film.
Week of 9/28/09
Friday 10/2/09
A recent study found that about 1 in 5 adult male business travelers said this is a “must-pack” item for any trip. What is it?
Clues were: "Lonely" and "Furry"
Answer: A teddy bear.
Thursday 10/1/09
When you total it up, well over 700 days of your life will be spent doing this. What?
Clues were: "Line” and "Drive-thru"
Answer: Waiting for food you ordered.
Wednesday 9/30/09
It’s estimated that American businesses will lose over 300-BILLION dollars in revenue in 2009 due to this act of employee neglect. What is it?
Clues were: "Wrong” and "Window"
Answer: Leaving the CLOSED sign up.
Tuesday 9/29/09
Statistics say you’ll spend just under a third of your year in one of these … that it is?
Clues were: "Monday” and "Daniel Powter"
Answer: Bad days of bad moods.
Monday 9/28/09
Job experts have found that female employees become more productive when this is in their line-of-sight at work. What?
Clues were: "Water” and "Delivery”
Answer: A boquet of flowers.
Week of 9/21/09
Friday 9/25/09
Almost every time you see one of these, a man has possession of it. But less than 10-percent of adult males actually own one. What are we talking about?
Clues were: "Clothing" and "Penguin"
Answer: A tuxedo.
Thursday 9/24/09
Perhaps another sign of the recession: Retailers report that sales of this item have dropped for the first time in over 5 years. What is it?
Clues were: "Spring” and "Liquid"
Answer: Bottled water.
Wednesday 9/23/09
A recent psychological study shows that the average woman can barely keep this up for 2 full days. What are we talking about?
Clues were: "Story” and "Shhhhhhhh"
Answer: Keep a secret.
Tuesday 9/22/09
Just over two-thirds of consumers say they just aren’t doing this anymore because of the recession. What?
Clues were: "Skins” and "Menu"
Answer: Order an appetizer when they go to a restaurant.
Monday 9/21/09
Retail experts report that THIS is the hottest selling back-to-school item for students this year. What is it?
Clues were: "Bottle” and "H1N1”
Answer: Hand sanitizer.
Week of 9/14/09
Friday 9/18/09
Recently, psychologists concluded that doing THIS can make your daily cup of coffee or tea taste better. What?
Clues were: "Personalized" and "Vessel"
Answer: Drinking it from your favorite mug or cup.
Thursday 9/17/09
Over 6 millions dollars is lost each year in the United States when people forget this. What are we talking about?
Clues were: "Balls” and "Ticket"
Answer: Cashing in winning lottery tickets!
Wednesday 9/16/09
According to one poll, almost a QUARTER of Americans said they wanted to accomplish WHAT before then end of 2009?
Clues were: "Play” and "Lessons"
Answer: Learn to play a musical instrument.
Tuesday 9/15/09
Researchers have found that household chores like cleaning can take up to twice as long when THIS happens … what?
Clues were: "Electronic” and "Screen"
Answer: You leave the TV on.
Monday 9/14/09
Since these first became available in the 1970s, over ONE BILLION have been sold in the U.S. alone! What are they?
Clues were: "Inspired by lipstick” and "School supplies”
Answer: Glue sticks.
Week of 9/7/09
Friday 9/11/09
On average, you will perform this necessary task about three times per day. What is it?
Clues were: "Fingers" and "Strings"
Answer: Tie your shoes.
Thursday 9/10/09
Though the vast majority of us say we do, a mere two-percent of Americans admit that they never clean their … WHAT?
Clues were: "Bathroom” and "Rubber Ducky"
Answer: Bathtub.
Wednesday 9/9/09
If you have an encounter with a police officer who has one of these, research shows you’ll probably take him more seriously. What is it?
Clues were: "Face” and "Hair"
Answer: A moustache.
Tuesday 9/8/09
More than HALF of American surveyed recently said they would rather spend a week in jail that work WHAT job for a week?
Clues were: "Executive” and "DC"
Answer: President of the United States.
Week of 8/31/09
Friday 9/4/09
Chances are, you’ll make this trip about 1,200 times before retirement. Where?
Clues were: "Food" and "Arches"
Answer: Go to McDonald’s.
Thursday 9/3/09
Worldwide, about a quarter of MEN say they aren’t capable of doing this – while a THIRD of WOMEN say they’re experts at it. What are we talking about?
Clues were: "Fashion” and "Windsor"
Answer: Tie a necktie.
Wednesday 9/2/09
It’s estimated that women are responsible for over a BILLION dollars in annual property damage while doing WHAT?
Clues were: "Home” and "Nintendo"
Answer: Exercising with the Nintendo Wii.
Tuesday 9/1/09
Monetary trackers have calculated that the average American will spend between five- and ten-thousand dollars HERE, over the course of their lives. Where?
Clues were: "Automated” and "Coin"
Answer: Vending machines.
Monday 8/31/09
Only about a THIRD of American adults admit that they learned how to do this – what?
Clues were: "Rolling" and "Car"
Answer: Drive a stick shift.
Week of 8/24/09
Friday 8/28/09
It’s estimated that a quarter of Americans have managed to do this but only about a tenth of those people were trying to do it. Do what?
Clues were: "Camera" and "Broadcast"
Answer: Appear on TV-about 1 in 4 of us have gotten on the tube one way or another.
Thursday 8/27/09
Many of us will hang onto them longer, but the “experts” say the lifespan of this household item is about 18 months. What?
Clues were: "Bedroom” and "Fluffy"
Answer: A pillow.
Wednesday 8/26/09
This mini-tragedy will happen to you about once a year. What is it?
Clues were: "Shoe” and "Pet"
Answer: You’ll step in dog poop.
Tuesday 8/25/09
Researchers have estimated the average value of this at between a dollar and a dollar-ten. What are we talking about?
Clues were: "Car” and "Floor"
Answer: The amount of loose change under your car seats.
Monday 8/24/09
According to relationship “experts” this is the number one thing a guy needs to know about his wife – what?
Clues were: "Relationship" and "Secrets"
Answer: Her best friend’s name.
Week of 8/17/09
Friday 8/21/09
The majority of adults surveyed claimed they do this at home, but less than half of them also do it at work. What?
Clues were: "Can" and "Reuse"
Answer: Recycle.
Thursday 8/20/09
About one in ten of us say we’ll wear one of these in the privacy of our own homes – but never in public. What is it?
Clues were: "Strings” and "Fleece"
Answer: A hoodie.
Tuesday 8/18/09
If you’re a typical woman, this will occur about 300 times in your life. What?
Clues were: "Delivery” and "Vase"
Answer: The will receive a bouquet of flowers.
Monday 8/17/09
Slightly more than three-quarters of American households own one – but if you do, it’s probably not in working order. What?
Clues were: "Batteries" and "Blackout"
Answer: A flashlight.
Week of 8/10/09
Friday 8/14/09
Two-thirds of women surveyed said they can instantly STOP finding a guy attractive after this happens – what is it?
Clues were: "Mouth" and "Lips"
Answer: The first kiss – being a bad kisser can be a deal-breaker.
Thursday 8/13/09
The latest kitchen statistics show that if you have one in your freezer, you’ll probably never get around to eating it. What?
Clues were: "Tin" and "Crust"
Answer: A pot pie.
Wednesday 8/12/09
In a recent survey of guys, three-quarters said that even the chance to date a SUPERMODEL couldn’t get them to give up their … WHAT?
Clues were: "Window” and "Unit"
Answer: Their air conditioner.
Tuesday 8/11/09
The government may be shelling out record amounts of money for bail-outs and incentive programs, but THIS type of spending has dropped by about 8-percent this year. What is it?
Clues were: "Kids” and "Classroom"
Answer: School Supplies.
Monday 8/10/09
It’s now estimated that Americans waste about 2 hours and 12 minutes a year trying to make these decisions. What?
Clues were: "Music" and "Phone"
Answer: Deciding on a ringtone.
Week of 8/3/09
Friday 8/7/09
The way it averages out, by the end of your work week today, you will probably have done this 700 times. What?
Clues were: "Mistake" and "Keyboard"
Answer: Hit the ‘Esc’ or ‘Del’ keys.
Thursday 8/6/09
This everyday thing has been found responsible for injuring thousands of drivers each year. What are we talking about?
Clues were: "Buttons" and "Sound"
Answer: The car radio.
Wednesday 8/5/09
Of all of these paid for in the U.S. each year, about 9,000 go unused. What are they?
Clues were: "Commitment” and "County Clerk"
Answer: Marriage licenses.
Tuesday 8/4/09
A survey of women recently revealed that about HALF think men who own one of these are big DORKS! What is it?
Clues were: "Cellular” and "Ear"
Answer: A bluetooth.
Monday 8/3/09
Researchers have discovered that, statistically, men are actually better at women when it comes to doing … WHAT?
Clues were: "Pack" and "Lighter"
Answer: Quitting smoking. (At this point, Liza takes a smoke break)
Week of 7/27/09
Friday 7/31/09
This vital part of almost any wardrobe may also be the oldest – it’s been commonly seen for over 2,700 years! What is it?
Clues were: "Hole" and "Fasten"
Answer: Buttons.
Thursday 7/30/09
Almost three-quarters of us say we KNOW we should do this and still put it off as long as we can. What?
Clues were: "Dirty" and "Car"
Answer: Change the oil in our car.
Wednesday 7/29/09
According to the most up-to-date stats, if you’re having a run-of-the-mill day, you’ll do WHAT three times?
Clues were: "Clue” and "Memory"
Answer: Forget something.
Tuesday 7/28/09
If you’re the average adult, you possess an average of FIVE of these. What are they?
Clues were: "Ring" and "Lock"
Answer: Keys.
Monday 7/27/09
You’ll find a minimum of one of these in about three-quarters of American kitchens. What?
Clues were: "Utensil" and "Multi-purpose"
Answer: A spork!
Week of 7/20/09
Friday 7/24/09
In a recent survey of people who have lost their TV remote, about one in ten said they finally found it here. Where?
Clues were: "Seat" and "Wheel"
Answer: In their car!
Thursday 7/23/09
For about one in ten of us, this is a monthly occurrence in the workplace. What?
Clues were: "Streaming" and "Kleenex"
Answer: Crying.
Wednesday 7/22/09
Just over a THIRD of the adults living in the U.S. claim they have never done this …. WHAT?
Clues were: "Birthplace” and "U-Haul"
Answer: Moved away from their hometown.
Tuesday 7/21/09
About of third of the people who have one of these say they don’t use it anymore. What is it?
Clues were: "Phone" and "Beep"
Answer: A phone answering machine.
Monday 7/20/09
Today’s the 40th anniversary of the first moon landing:
A recent survey showed that while one in four people believe the moon landings were faked … about ONE-PERCENT wrongly identified the astronaut who first stepped on the moon. Who did they say it was?
Clues were: "Fictional" and "Pixar"
Answer: Buzz Lightyear.
Week of 7/13/09
Friday 7/17/09
Before being outlawed almost 90 years ago – you could, legally, send these by mail. What are we talking about?
Clues were: "Alive" and "Offspring"
Answer: Children! Talk about cheap travel!!!
Thursday 7/16/09
The most recent estimates say about one in five of these in the U.S. are “unplanned.” What?
Clues were: "Bags" and "Paper or plastic?"
Answer: Grocery store purchases.
Wednesday 7/15/09
Nearly three-quarters of men surveyed recently claimed this is one of their favcorite things to watch during summer. What is it?
Clues were: "Electrical” and "Pests"
Answer: Bugs being fried by an electric bug zapper!
Tuesday 7/14/09
A week after Michael Jackson’s Memorial service, the price-tag is being assessed:
At last week’s Michael Jackson Memorial, the bill for this came in at a little under 50-thousand dollars. What was this expense?
Clues were: "Box" and "Food"
Answer: Deli lunches for the LAPD.
Monday 7/13/09
The overwhelming majority of women surveyed recently said MEN should limit themselves to doing WHAT just once a day?
Clues were: "Phone" and "Birth"
Answer: Talking to their mom.
Week of 7/6/09
Friday 7/10/09
About a third of the women surveyed recently said, when necessary, they’ll do this without any clothes on. What?
Clues were: "Buttons" and "Call"
Answer: Talk on the phone.
Thursday 7/9/09
This will happen to roughly a third of Americans on their summer vacation this year. What?
Clues were: "Car" and "Nauseous"
Answer: They will get car-sick!
Wednesday 7/8/09
An average one of these will measure around 94 inches and you rarely see one in Champaign-Urbana. What is it?
Clues were: "Zoo" and "Circus"
Answer: An elephant’s trunk – average length, 7 feet 10 inches!
Tuesday 7/7/09
The average one of these can be manufactured in just under 6 hours. What are we talking about?
Clues were: "Natural" and "Silk"
Answer: A spiderweb.
Monday 7/6/09
Americans replace a full set of WHAT about every 7 years?
Clues were: "Facebook" and "Central Perk"
Answer: Friends.
Week of 6/29/09
- DRAKE ON VACATION / 6/29-7/1 -
Thursday 7/2/09
Just over half the people polled recently admit that they mark this occasion with a “private” celebration. What’s the occasion?
Clues were: "Candles" and "Companion"
Answer: A pet’s birthday.
Week of 6/22/09
FRIDAY!!! 6/26/09
The average person will hold this less than 10 inches from his or her face. What are we talking about?
Clues: "Folds" and "Rain"
Answer: An umbrella.
Thursday 6/25/09
A little over a THIRD of the women who have one of these say theirs is pink. What are we talking about?
Clues: "Box” and "DIY"
Answer: A pink tool kit.
Wednesday 6/24/09
Next to keys, wallets, cellphones and purses, parents say they lose this item most often. What?
Clues: "Car" and "Button”
Answer: The garage door opener remote.
Tuesday 6/23/09
As a kid you probably did it all the time. But only a THIRD of us retain this ability into adulthood. What is it?
Clues: "Record" and "Feet”
Answer: Skipping.
Monday 6/22/09
A recent study claimed that when three-quarters of us do this, we do it too fast. What?
Clues: "Grip" and "Pen”
Answer: Write.
Week of 6/15/09
FRIDAY!!! 6/19/09
Women who have one find that the amount of housework that have to do each week is lengthened by nearly a full, eight-hour, workday. What do these women have?
Clues were: “Ring” and “Commitment”
Answer: A husband.
Thursday 6/18/09
Today, the average one of these if almost 20 pounds lighter than the ones from 50 years ago. What are we talking about?
Clues were: "Competition” and "Miss"
Answer: The average Miss America contestant.
Wednesday 6/17/09
When given the choice more than half of men surveyed said they would rather have this happen than gain 75 extra pounds. What?
Clues were: “Punch” and “Fired”
Answer: Lose their job.
Tuesday 6/16/09
Consumer research has shown that almost 2,200 women a MONTH make good on this threat against their mate. What?
Clues were: "March" and "Altar"
Answer: Cancel their wedding.
Monday 6/15/09
According to a recent survey, a THIRD of women say they would never pay 100-dollars or more for this. But 2 thirds apparently think it’s okay. What are we talking about?
Clues were: "String" and "Beach"
Answer: A bathing suit.
Week of 6/8/09
FRIDAY!!! 6/12/09
If you’re not one to smile in photos, you have a great chance of getting one of these at some point in your life. What?
Clues were: “Court” and “Separate”
Answer: Getting a divorce.
Thursday 6/11/09
If you’re an average American, about a half-hour of your week is devoted to this – and you’re probably not happy when you’re doing it – WHAT?
Clues were: "Remote” and "Keys"
Answer: Searching for lost things.
Wednesday 6/10/09
Psychologists have found that less-attractive people experience this more often than “the beautiful people.” What?
Clues were: “Waist” and “Buckle”
Answer: Honesty – they aren’t lied to as much.
Tuesday 6/9/09
About a third of divorced women report that THIS is “the upside” of being single again. What?
Clues were: "Click" and "Prime Time"
Answer: Control of the TV.
Monday 6/8/09
The average amount of time this procedure takes is usually less than 2 days – but it can have lifelong consequences. What are we talking about?
Clues were: "Birth" and "Decision"
Answer: Picking baby names.
Week of 6/1/09
FRIDAY!!! 6/5/09
If you’re the average person, you’ll keep this for 2-3 years. What are we talking about?
Clues were: “Sixteen” and “Application”
Answer: Your first job.
Thursday 6/4/09
A recent magazine survery recently discovered that slightly more than one in ten women have this unusual ability. What?
Clues were: "Teeth” and "Foot"
Answer: They can bite their toenails – ewwwwwwwww!
Wednesday 6/3/09
If you are the average guy, you’ll only make this purchase about every other year. What is it?
Clues were: “Tighten” and “Waist”
Answer: A belt.
Tuesday 6/2/09
With schools letting out this week and graduations here’s a related question: About a QUARTER of high school seniors say their number one goal over the next year is to WHAT?
Clues were: "Salary" and "Household"
Answer: Help their families earn money.
Monday 6/1/09
On average is takes about 300 people to make one of these. What?
Clues were: "Artists" and "Disney"
Answer: A Pixar movie – BTW, Pixar’s ‘Up’ was #1 this weekend!
Week of 5/25/09
FRIDAY!!! 5/29/09
Typically, by the time you buy this, an average of 25 other people have already touched it. What is it?
Clues were: “Birthday” and “Hallmark”
Answer: A greeting card.
Thursday 5/28/09
Recent stats have shown that more than half of the people who start this today will stop within 4 weeks. What is it?
Clues were: "Follow” and "Social networking"
Answer: Start a Twitter account.
Wednesday 5/27/09
Just under half of moms surveyed admit that they have no idea how to do this – and it has nothing to do with parenting. What are we talking about?
Clues were: “Replace” and “Trunk”
Answer: Change a tire.
Tuesday 5/26/09
About half of us have tried to do this on an airplane. And of those people only about a third have succeeded. What?
Clues were: "Window" and "Neighborhood"
Answer: See their house from the air.
Monday 5/25/09
-- NO QUESTION - MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY --
Week of 5/18/09
FRIDAY!!! 5/22/09
A recent survey of guys revealed that this is the number one thing they wish their significant other would do more often – what?
Clues were: “Mouth” and “Happy”
Answer: Smile.
Thursday 5/21/09
Just under half of American adults say if the economy gets bad enough they’ll actually do this – what?
Clues were: "Reuse” and "Reynolds Wrap"
Answer: Use aluminum foil over again.
Wednesday 5/20/09
More than a third of moms and dads say they can’t wait for their kids to leave the house so they can do this – WHAT?
Clues were: “Screen” and “Controller”
Answer: Play their kids’ video games.
Tuesday 5/19/09
One in 14 women who are actively dating say they are looking for what on a first date?
Clues were: "Order" and "Fork & Knife"
Answer: A free meal.
Monday 5/18/09
Nine out of ten people under age 30 say they refuse to do this because they don’t have the patience. What is it?
Clues were: "Phone’" and "Beep"
Answer: Leave a voicemail.
Week of 5/11/09
FRIDAY!!! 5/15/09
About 6 in 10 workers say their bosses engage in this behavior daily – but won’t permit them to do it. What?
Clues were: “Computer” and “Solitaire”
Answer: Play computer games!
Thursday 5/14/09
About one in 5 workers say this is the number one thing that needs to improve at work. What?
Clues were: "Mistakes” and "E-mail"
Answer: Their spelling and use of grammar.
Wednesday 5/13/09
New safety stats reveal that about 80,000 people a year are injured in their homes this way – what way?
Clues were: “Companion” and “Paws”
Answer: They trip over their pet.
Tuesday 5/12/09
When the temperature of one of these gets between 100 and 105 degrees, it’s considered “average.” What are we talking about?
Clues were: "Towel" and "Bathroom"
Answer: A typical morning shower.
Monday 5/11/09
If your home is typical, you will end 2009 with 3 fewer of these compared to the number you started the year with. What are they?
Clues were: "Drawer’" and "Prongs"
Answer: Forks – the average American home “loses” 3 a year! (Wonder if they’re
with the left socks?)
Week of 5/4/09
Friday 5/9/09
More than half of guys admitted they’ve been envious of a friend because of this. What?
Clues were: “Boob” and “Tube”
Answer: The size of their TV.
Thursday 5/8/09
A new survey revealed that most people think Dad is a better choice than Mom when it comes to WHAT?
Clues were: "Milestone” and "Sixteen"
Answer: Teaching the kids to drive.
Wednesday 5/7/09
Nearly ONE FIFTH of the U.S. workforce says they’ve called in sick for this atypical reason. What was it?
Clues were: “Beans” and “Empty”
Answer: They woke up to find out they were out of coffee.
Tuesday 5/6/09
If one of these survives to the age of ten, it’s pretty much at the end of it’s average lifespan. What are we talking about?
Clues were: "Springs" and "Bedroom"
Answer: A mattress.
Monday 5/4/09
If you’ve got a big one, chances are you’ve had more formal education. What are we talking about?
Clues were: "Dotted line’" and "Pen"
Answer: A larger signature.
Week of 4/27/09
FRIDAY!!! 5/1/09
You can burn 50-percent more calories walking on one of these. One of WHAT?
Clues were: “Chicago” and “Gusts”
Answer: On a windy day …specifically walking INTO the wind.
Thursday 4/30/09
A new survey of unmarried couples reveals a new number-one place to kiss … where is it?
Clues were: "Height” and "Six Flags"
Answer: On a roller coaster.
Wednesday 4/29/09
About one out of 4 women who are actively dating say they would instantly end a date if they guy shows up with one of these … WHAT?
Clues were: "Neck" and "Nerd"
Answer: A bow tie.
Tuesday 4/28/09
If you’re the average woman, an extra 12-hundred calories a month will be added to your diet because of these. WHAT?
Clues were: "Unplanned’" and "Scanner"
Answer: Check-out counter impulse buys.
Monday 4/27/09
A typical man’s is about a third larger that a typical woman’s. What are we talking about?
Clues were: “Talking” and “Cords”
Answer: Voicebox - the man’s is about 30% larger – thus the deeper voice.
Week of 4/20/09
Thursday 4/23/09
This will happen to about one in five of us while we’re behind the wheel today – what?
Clues were: "Pump” and "On"
Answer: The low-fuel light will come on.
Wednesday 4/22/09
Almost HALF of the American workforce says this has happened at their current job. What are we talking about?
Clues were: "Opposite of ‘down-sizing’" and "Scale"
Answer: They have gained weight at their current job.
Tuesday 4/21/09
A recent survey of men revealed that THIS was the oldest item found in their home. What was it?
Clues were: "Pocket" and "Catch"
Answer: Their baseball glove.
Monday 4/20/09
About one in 30 admit we’ve taken one of these into the shower with us. What is it?
Clues were: "Collar" and "Bark"
Answer: Our dog!
Week of 4/13/09
FRIDAY!!! 4/17/09
Chances are, there’s one of these in your home right now and it’s valued at just under a hundred bucks on average. What is it?
Clues were: “Jar” and “Coins”
Answer: A typical jar for spare change.
Thursday 4/16/09
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Wednesday 4/15/09
The average adult will do this around 30 times a year – but as you get older you do it less and less often. What?
Clues were: "Phone" and "Delivery"
Answer: Order pizza.
Tuesday 4/14/09
During your adult life, researchers estimate you will do this roughly 1,300 times a year. What are we talking about?
Clues were: "White" and "Pathological"
Answer: Lie.
Monday 4/13/09
In the ‘50s you couldn’t make one of these in under a day. Today, thanks to technology, they can be manufactured in just over 5 minutes. What are we talking about?
Clues were: "Basket" and "Marshmallow"
Answer: Peeps!
Week of 4/6/09
FRIDAY!!! 4/10/09
For 70 years this was found at the U.S. Capitol building – now it’s at The White House. Created by the president it was really the first lady’s idea … and senators & congressmen back then never liked it. What are we talking about?
Clues were: “Outdoors” and “Shell”
Answer: The annual White House Easter Egg Roll.
Thursday 4/9/09
Supposedly … economists predict that when these get smaller, it’s a sign the economy is getting better. What are we talking about?
Clues were: "Circle” and "Middle”
Answer: Donut holes. -Means bakers can use less dough per doughnut
and charge the same price.
Wednesday 4/8/09
While men agreed they don’t enjoy these, the majority of women find them to be a turn-on. What are they?
Clues were: "Injury” and "After Stiches"
Answer: A scar on a man.
Tuesday 4/7/09
About three-quarters of the men surveyed recently said it’s be at least a year since they have done … WHAT?
Clues were: "Reservation" and "Suitcase"
Answer: Taken a vacation!
Monday 4/6/09
Of the Americans who do this regularly, one in ten of them say they start it, but never finish it. What are we talking about?
Clues were: "Pattern" and "Across"
Answer: A crossword puzzle.
Week of 3/30/09
FRIDAY!!! 4/3/09
About one in ten of us say we sing here – but only if we’re sure we’re alone. Where?
Clues were: “Floor” and “Up - Down”
Answer: In an elevator.
Thursday 4/2/09
A mere 7 out of 100 single men admit they done this on a first date – usually with disastrous results. What are we talking about?
Clues were: "Creepy” and "Emotional”
Answer: Said ‘I love you’.
Wednesday 4/1/09
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Tuesday 3/31/09
About a third of married men surveyed said they do this about twice a year without their wife’s knowledge. What?
Clues were: "Bathroom" and "Underarm"
Answer: Use her deodorant. Well, strong enough for a man …
Monday 3/30/09
You’ve probably got at least one of two of these at home right now. What you probably don’t know is that they measure just under 4 feet in length. What are they?
Clues were: "Straighten" and "Closet"
Answer: Wire coat hangers – They’re 44 inches long when you straighten ‘em.
Week of 3/23/09
FRIDAY!!! 3/27/09
According to a recent medical magazine article, 9 times out of 10, you’ll comsume this outside your home. What is it?
Clues were: “Fast Food” and “Side”
Answer: French fries.
Thursday 3/26/09
About 2 in 5 men never do this while they’re behind the wheel – what are we talking about?
Clues were: "Complete” and "Brakes”
Answer: Come to a full stop at a stop sign.
Wednesday 3/25/09
On average, women are twice as likely to embarrass themselves this way in public when compared to men. What do they do?
Clues were: "Sex” and "Urinal"
Answer: Walking into the wrong restroom.
Tuesday 3/24/09
About one in 20 people claim they’ve lost one of these while on vacation – what?
Clues were: "White" and "Mouth"
Answer: A tooth!
Monday 3/23/09
Once this starts, it can end more than 300 different ways. What are we talking about?
Clues were: "Board Game" and "Colonel Mustard"
Answer: A game of Clue – There are 324 possible solutions using the 6 suspects,
6 weapons & 9 rooms. 6 x 6 x 9 = 324.
Week of 3/16/09
FRIDAY!!! 3/20/09
According to recent studies, the average adult can identify about 300 of what?
Clues were: “Noun” and “Aquainted”
Answer: People – we can name 300 individuals we know!
Thursday 3/19/09
For every woman who has had this happen to her, there are at least 3 men who’ve been through the same ordeal … what?
Clues were: "Current” and "ZAAPPP!"
Answer: Been struck by lightning.
Wednesday 3/18/09
The very first of these had a top speed under 10 miles per hour. That’s not the case today. What are we talking about?
Clues were: "Tracks" and "Theme parks”
Answer: Roller coasters – the first one could only go 6mph – they can now pull 2 g’s!
Tuesday 3/17/09
Legend has it that when you hear the sound of a hammer pounding, this is close by. What are we talking about?
Clues were: "Dwarf" and "Irish"
Answer: A leprechaun and his pot of gold.
Monday 3/16/09
It’s not surprising in this economy, but one of these will lose more than 250-dollars before this year is over. What are we talking about?
Clues were: "Drawer" and "Deposit"
Answer: A bank teller.
Week of 3/9/09
FRIDAY!!! 3/13/09
Over the course of a year, 22 pounds of this stuff will find it way into your hands – what are we talking about?
Clues were: “Square” and “Number two”
Answer: Toilet paper – you’ll use 22 pounds yourself in a year!
Thursday 3/12/09
Recently, a major hotel chain reported that guests walked off with over half-a-million towels last year. What was the second item stolen most often?
Clues were: "Bunny" and "Buttons”
Answer: Batteries out of the TV remote controls.
Wednesday 3/11/09
About one in three convicts doing time for burglary say they did this while inside a house they were robbing – what?
Clues were: "Book” and "Picture"
Answer: Went through family photo albums.
Tuesday 3/10/09
It’s not surprising in this economy, but one of these will lose more than 250-dollars before this year is over. What are we talking about?
Clues were: "Drawer" and "Deposit"
Answer: A bank teller.
Monday 3/9/09
It takes 6 months for this to move 4 miles. What is it?
Clues were: "Wheels” and "Work"
Answer: A typical rolling office chair.
Week of 3/2/09
FRIDAY!!! 3/6/09
Tonight, over 180,000 American women will sleep in one of these. What?
Clues were: “Bars” and “Warden”
Answer: In a prison cell.
Thursday 3/5/09
More than half of women surveyed, admitted that they FAKED a sick day for this. What is it?
Clues were: "Head" and "Appearance”
Answer: They were having a bad hair day.
Wednesday 3/4/09
According to health experts, this aroma can significantly lower your blood pressure. What is it?
Clues were: "Box” and "64"
Answer: Crayons.
Tuesday 3/3/09
Almost half of men surveyed, but on a quarter of women said they enjoy doing this NAKED! What are we talking about?
Clues were: "Iron" and "Sweat"
Answer: Work out – yikes, don’t drop the weights.
Monday 3/2/09
Slightly over a million Americans go here every day. Go where?
Clues were: "Global” and "Addicting"
Answer: Facebook.
Week of 2/23/09
FRIDAY!!! 2/27/09
Even though they are “unisex,” statistics show that women are 3 times more likely than men to use one. What?
Clues were: “Spring-loaded” and “Rain”
Answer: An umbrella. (…ella … ella)
Thursday 2/26/09
About half of women surveyed say they got one of these as a little girl and have held onto it to this day. What?
Clues were: "Cute” and "Terms Of Endearment"
Answer: A nickname.
Wednesday 2/25/09
Almost one in five bosses admit that they’ve done this to an employee they didn’t trust. What?
Clues were: "Drive” and "Stalker"
Answer: Driven to their house when they called in sick.
Tuesday 2/24/09
During your waking hours on an average day, you’ll do this about 5 times per hour. What?
Clues were: "Hands" and "Wrist"
Answer: Check the time. (about 90 times a day)
Monday 2/23/09
Health researchers have reported that engaging in this activity in the afternoon can boost your energy by more than a THIRD. What is it?
Clues were: "Mouth” and "Bathroom"
Answer: Brushing your teeth.
Week of 2/16/09
FRIDAY!!! 2/20/09
More than half of married women admit to using one of these without their husband’s knowledge. What are we talking about?
Clues were: “Bed” and “Stuffed”
Answer: Their husband’s pillow.
Thursday 2/19/09
This household accident injured about 2,000 people worldwide last year. What happened?
Clues were: "Freezer” and "Separate"
Answer: They’re hurt trying to pry apart frozen food!
Wednesday 2/18/09
Experts say the average woman will use up about a decade of her life doing this … WHAT?
Clues were: "Search” and "Man"
Answer: Finding Mr. Right.
Tuesday 2/17/09
By the end of this year, you will no longer be able to get a hold of this 1980’s necessity. What are we talking about?
Clues were: "Technology" and "Video"
Answer: VHS cassettes.
Monday 2/16/09
On Valentine’s Day this past weekend, what grew by more than a THIRD when compared to last Valentine’s Day?
Clues were: "Words” and "Cellular"
Answer: The number of text messages sent. (Increased by 36%)
Week of 2/9/09
FRIDAY!!! 2/13/09
Worldwide, these have turned up missing in everything from courthouses to movie theatres to apartment buildings. What?
Clues were: “Digits” and “Unlucky”
Answer: Rooms numbered ’13.’
Thursday 2/12/09
No fewer than 32 fixes had to be made to these recently – all at taxpayer expense. What are we talking about?
Clues were: "Road" and "Signs"
Answer: Rod Blagojevich’s name had to be removed from 32
Illinois road signs.
Wednesday 2/11/09
Not sure if there’s a connection, but nationwide, sales of these have increased recently at the same rate as unemployment has increased. What are they?
Clues were: "Box” and "Milton Bradley"
Answer: Board games.
Tuesday 2/10/09
In America, the standard size for one of these is ten feet. What?
Clues were: "Road" and "White"
Answer: The broken white stripes on roads.
Monday 2/9/09
About one in three of us will do THIS with our fingers before this week is over. What?
Clues were: "Accident” and "Phone"
Answer: Dial the wrong number.
Week of 2/2/09
FRIDAY!!! 2/6/09
According to the stats, this is done in about 19,000 U.S. bathrooms every day! What?
Clues were: “Handheld” and “Splash”
Answer: A cell phone will be dropped in the toilet.
Thursday 2/5/09
Sales of this accessory are at their highest point in two decades – and nobody knows why. What are we talking about?
Clues were: "Neck" and "Not a knot"
Answer: Clip-on ties.
Wednesday 2/4/09
If you’re having a typical day you’ll see the inside of one of these about 9 times. What is it?
Clues were: "Crumple” and "Toss"
Answer: A garbage can.
Tuesday 2/3/09
If you’re an average American, this will happen to you during 32 car trips this year … what is it?
Clues were: "Mouth" and "Drive-thru"
Answer: You’ll eat a meal while driving.
Monday 2/2/09
Almost a third of women who hold full time jobs also have one of these in their possession at all times. What are we talking about?
Clues were: "Clothes” and "Workout"
Answer: A gym bag.
Week of 1/26/09
Monday 1/26/09
Almost 2 thirds of the women surveyed said that a guy with these is an automatic “turn-on.” What?
Clues were: "Table” and "Chivalry”
Answer: Good manners.
Tuesday 1/27/09
On average, women have reported only spending ONE-QUARTER as much on these in 2009 compared to last year. What are we talking about?
Clues were: "Dream" and "Altar"
Answer: Weddings.
Wednesday 1/28/09
When asked recently, almost half of American women said they would rather give up lovemaking for 2 weeks than give up WHAT?
Clues were: "Broad” and "Band"
Answer: Internet access.
Thursday 1/29/09
A mere 4 hours of your year is spent engaging in this activity. What it it?
Clues were: "Reservations" and "Trip"
Answer: Vacation planning.
FRIDAY!!! 1/30/09
Just under half of women who give one of these to their man say they don’t want one from him. What?
Clues were: “Secret” and “Cutsey”
Answer: A “pet name.”
Week of 1/19/09
Monday 1/19/09
There will be more the twice as many of these in Washington DC tomorrow for Barack Obama’s inauguration compared to George Bush’s 2005 swearing-in. What are we talking about?
Clues were: "Seat” and "Number 1 … or 2?"
Answer: Porta-potties.
Tuesday 1/20/09
Barack Obama became our 44th president earlier today. Of all the presidents, 15 were inaugurated under WHAT circumstances?
Clues were: "Deja vu" and "4 more years!"
Answer: Sworn-in to a second (or 3rd or 4th) term.
Wednesday 1/21/09
Since this time last year, the number of these across the United States has decreased by 10-percent. What are we talking about?
Clues were: "Watching” and "Simon"
Answer: American Idol viewers.
Thursday 1/22/09
You can work out all you want and this part of your body will always contain at least 60-percent fat! What is it?
Clues were: "Head" and "Grey"
Answer: Your brain!
FRIDAY!!! 1/23/09
About 7 in 10 Americans say we’ll buy this and eat it this week – even thought we really don’t like it. What?
Clues were: “Round” and “Freezer”
Answer: Frozen pizza.
Week of 1/12/09
Monday 1/12/09
In a typical American neighborhood, one out of every 15 homes have one of these inside. What are we talking about?
Clues were: "Bumpers” and "Pockets”
Answer: A pool table.
Tuesday 1/13/09
It’s estimated that over the course of your life, you’ll make over 15-hundred of these … what?
Clues were: "" and ""
Answer: Friends.
Wednesday 1/14/09
Since Christmas 3 weeks ago, an average of at least a dozen of these have made their way into your home – what?
Clues were: "Decorative” and "Paper or plastic?"
Answer: Gift bags.
Thursday 1/15/09
Today (and every day) you make 200 distinct decisions about this one part of your day – what is it?
Clues were: "Taste" and "Consumption"
Answer: Food.
FRIDAY!!! 1/16/09
If you are the average American woman, about 3 of these can be found in your closet. What are they
Clues were: “Numbers” and “Dress”
Answer: 3 different dress sizes.
Week of 1/5/09
FRIDAY!!! 1/10/09
Even though the economy is making people change their spending habits, 8 in 10 of us say this is an expense we won’t live without – what is it?
Clues: “Screen” and “Popcorn”
Answer: Going to movies.
Thursday 1/8/09
Just under half of us admit that these will make them think negatively of someone they first meet. What are they?
Clues: “Shirt” and “Pits”
Answer: Sweat stains.
Wednesday 1/7/09
One in five women say they think it’s sexy for a man to do this normally “un-manly” thing. What are we talking about?
Clues: “Smooth” and “Razor”
Answer: Shave their legs! Seriously, who are these guys?
Tuesday 1/6/09
Slightly more than one in ten Americans reported that they suffered what Holiday humiliation this season?
Clues: “Shopping” and “Plastic”
Answer: Had a credit card declined while shopping.
Monday 1/5/09
Of course this is the first Monday of 2009 (yay). And it turns out that Mondays are the most common day of the week for people to do what?
Clues: “Relationship” and “End”
Answer: Breaking up with a significant other.
