The Guru's Quandary

The gurus here at thealmightyguru.com know everything. It's true, so don't bother denying it. However, we're not content with just knowing everything, so we have decided to quiz the public so that they too may have excellent knowledge like us. See the rules below for more information. If you need a hint place your mouse cursor over the 'Hint' image. Without further ado, this week's question is...

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Answered correctly by:

The following people have something in common regarding their anatomy. What is it?

John Barrymore, Clark Gable, Thomas Jefferson, Woodrow Wilson

{2004/04/05}

Answered correctly by: Nobody

What were the names of the three magi that brought gifts to Jesus, what gifts did each one give, and what did the gift symbolize?

{2004/03/29}

Answered correctly by: Beau Sorrell, Kat Ballard

The following words all have something in common, what is it?

Bulb, cusp, exit, lilac, sylph, topaz, valve

{2004/03/22}

Answered correctly by: Kat Ballard

In the book The Inferno by Dante Alighieri, the main character is confronted by beasts. What types of beasts was he confronted by, and what do they supposedly symbolize?

{2004/03/15}

Answered correctly by: Beau Sorrell, Kat Ballard, Miranda Warren

Angels are mentioned by many different religions. Christianity, being the largest, has formed a structure to them. How many types of angels exist according to Christianity, and what are their names?

{2004/03/08}

Answered correctly by: Beau Sorrell, Kat Ballard

All of these three people died during a similar activity, though the cause of death was different for each. What were these three important historical people doing before they died?

French President Felix Faure, Attila the Hun, Pope Leo VIII

{2004/03/01}

Answered correctly by: Beau Sorrell, Marina, Kat Ballard, Nikia Ballard

All of the following words have something in common, what is it?

Appendicitis, Belittle, Co-Ed, Congressional, Coyote, Demoralize, Hydrant, Skyscraper, Taxi, Telegram, Tuxedo

{2004/02/23}

Answered correctly by: Nobody

Robert Francis Kennedy, brother of the US president John Fitzgerald Kennedy, was running for president in 1968 when he was assassinated. An autopsy was done on his body and careful measurements were made of all his major organs. How much, in ounces, did his brain weigh during the autopsy?

{2004/02/16}

Answered correctly by: Nobody!

In 1920 the United States of America finally allowed women the right to vote. However, the USA wasn't the first country to wise up, there were sixteen other major countries that allowed women the right to vote before the USA. Name at least five of the sixteen major countries. (This does not include the right to stand for election.)

{2004/02/09}

Answered correctly by: Nikia Ballard, Beau Sorrell, Emily Havens, Miranda Warren

In the mid 70's "Ladies' Home Journal" conducted a survey to find out who the hero was for American school children. They collected data from boys and girls and created two top ten lists, one for the boys and one for the girls. Although the majority of heroes listed were different on the two lists, the number one hero on both lists was the same person. Who was the world famous hero who topped both the lists?

{2004/02/02}

Answered correctly by: Paul Vollweiler, Melissa Roy

What do the songs "Nights in White Satin" by The Moody Blues, "The Happiest Days of Our Lives" by Pink Floyd, and "We Will Rock You" by Queen have in common? The correct answer has nothing to do with the titles, lyrics, albums, genre, or bands.

{2004/01/26}

Answered correctly by: Melissa Roy, Kimberly

The following is the first sentence of a well known book. However, most of the words have been replaced with synonyms in order to prevent easy searching. What is the name of the famous book who's first line resembles:

If I will develop into the champion of my personal existence, or if that position will be maintained by any other person, these pages need reveal.

{2004/01/19}

Answered correctly by: Nikia Ballard, Beau Sorrell

Rules: New questions will be posted every Monday at around 6:00 PM Eastern time along with the correct answer for the previous week's question. Answers will continue to be accepted until the 11:59 PM Eastern time Sunday evening. Everyone who submitted the correct answer before then will get their name posted online (sorry, no gifts, we're poor). All submissions after that date will not be accepted. All emails must be submitted with the subject "Quandary Answer" and must contain your name. You may answer as many times as you like.