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  1. Here comes the first question of the week:

    The novel The Old Man and the Sea includes frequent mentions of which of the following famous baseball players?

    A. Tino Martinez

    B. Joe DiMaggio 

    C. Babe Ruth

    D. Lou Gehrig 

    1. Totally Nyx

      Totally Nyx

      When in doubt on baseball trivia, choose Babe Ruth or Pete Rose. :P

      C

    2. Octavia Heartstrings
    3. Samurai Equine
  2. Here comes yesterday’s answer:

    What is the star difference in super Mario 64 and super Mario 64 DS?

    A. 30

    B. 64

    C. 0

    D. 50

    Spoiler

    A. There are 150 stars in the ds version to 120 in the original game.

    this week’s winner is…

    Spoiler

    @Samurai Equine AND @Totally Lyra! Now arm wrestle for the amusement of the night argfargafarg 

    I hope you all enjoyed and to see you next time. Until then, keep looking up!

    1. Totally Nyx
    2. Samurai Equine

      Samurai Equine

      I missed a day. Sorry. :ButtercupLaugh:

      Either way, I am happy to share this privilege with @Totally Lyra!

  3. Here comes yesterday’s answer:

    In stand up comedy, the phrase “working blue” refers to which of the following?

    A. Swearing and talking about impolite things in routines

    B. Using unusual lighting with emphasis on blue

    C. Stealing a laugh

    D. Performing sets in unusual locations 

    This was…

    Spoiler

    A! A good deal of comics work blue nowadays, but it ultimately depends on your preferences for your work and how you write your comedy.

    What is the star difference in super Mario 64 and super Mario 64 DS?

    A. 30

    B. 64

    C. 0

    D. 50

    1. Tom Gallagher
    2. Totally Nyx

      Totally Nyx

      I have no idea, but Tom sounds confident, so I'll go with A as well.

  4. Here comes yesterday’s answer:

    In the television series How I Met Your Mother, Marshall often refers to himself as what?

    A. Big Fudge

    B. Slapula 

    C. Lawsuit

    D. Marshmallow

    This was…

    Spoiler

    A. He received the nickname in college after eating an 8 pound block of fudge in 12 minutes.

    Here comes today’s question:

    In stand up comedy, the phrase “working blue” refers to which of the following?

    A. Swearing and talking about impolite things in routines

    B. Using unusual lighting with emphasis on blue

    C. Stealing a laugh/using someone else’s routine

    D. Performing sets in unusual locations 

    1. Samurai Equine

      Samurai Equine

      Will I be disqualified if I answer in the form of a hug?

      I know what blue collar refers to, so I'll guess A.

    2. Pastel Heart

      Pastel Heart

      A, guessing based on current culture.

  5. Here comes yesterday’s answer:

    Which of the following Creepypastas was written with the purpose of being on Yuriofwind’s popular Creepypasta segment, in which he lampoons the writing used?

    A. Sonic.exe 

    B. Ben Drowned

    C. Star Fox 6664

    D. Jeff the Killer

    This was…

    Spoiler

    C. The story was a satire of Sonic.exe and written solely to try and get on that segment.

    Here comes today’s question:

    In the television series How I Met Your Mother, Marshall often refers to himself as what?

    A. Big Fudge

    B. Slapula 

    C. Lawsuit

    D. Marshmallow 

    1. Samurai Equine

      Samurai Equine

      Hmm... Gonna take a guess and say D! :muffins:

    2. Totally Nyx

      Totally Nyx

      Almost forgot to answer. A. :muffins:

  6. Here comes yesterday’s answer:

    *opens black plastic bag full of trash*

    Looks like we have:

    A statue of a moth, a prescription to guard against Infections, and a “Dreamwalking for Dummies” handbook.

    Which video game antagonist does this trash most likely belong to?

    A. Nightmare Moon

    B. The Shadow Queen

    C. The Radiance

    D. The Wasp King

    This was…

    Spoiler

    C. The Radiance, also known as the Forgotten God of Light or simply the Old Light, is the main antagonist of the 2017 indie game Hollow Knight. She is responsible for the mass murder of nearly every other bug In Hallownest using a potent infection to essentially turn them into zombies, was originally connected to her tribe of moths via dream essence, and may have originally been a benevolent ruler.

    Here comes today’s question:

    Which of the following Creepypastas was written with the purpose of being on Yuriofwind’s popular Creepypasta segment, in which he lampoons the writing used?

    A. Sonic.exe 

    B. Ben Drowned

    C. Star Fox 6664

    D. Jeff the Killer

    1. Megas

      Megas

      Starfox 6664

    2. Totally Nyx
    3. Samurai Equine

      Samurai Equine

      No idea. Going with old reliable. C.

  7. Here comes the first question:

    *opens black plastic bag full of trash*

    Looks like we have:

    A statue of a moth, a prescription to guard against Infections, and a “Dreamwalking for Dummies” handbook.

    Which video game antagonist does this trash most likely belong to?

    A. Nightmare Moon

    B. The Shadow Queen

    C. The Radiance

    D. The Wasp King

    1. Totally Nyx

      Totally Nyx

      Is this one C? :huh:

    2. Octavia Heartstrings

      Octavia Heartstrings

      No idea... I guess I'll go with C too.

    3. Samurai Equine

      Samurai Equine

      No idea, but I know one of those characters is a pony, so I'll go with uhh--C. :o I said I'll go with C!! ... :mellow: Curse my desire to go with the crowd. C it is.

  8. Here comes yesterday’s answer:

    What is a Roche limit?

    A. The distance at which a larger celestial body can tear apart a smaller one

    B. The maximum number of innings in a Major League Baseball game

    C. The deepest allowable hole into the earth’s crust

    D. The temperature at which salt water begins to freeze
     

    this was…

    Spoiler

    A. If the moon, for instance, were to cross the earth’s Roche limit, the earth’s gravity would overcome it and tear it apart into a ring system.

    This week’s winner is…

    Spoiler

    @Samurai Equine! Nice work!

    As always I hope you enjoyed and to see you next time. Until then, keep looking up.

    1. Samurai Equine

      Samurai Equine

      Woah. :wau: Okay, everyone! I can explain!
      I swear, it was an accident. I actually tried to make others the winner this time. I even sent a fax to some of the other participants! ...People still use fax machines these days, right?

  9. Which of the following poems is not an example of iambic pentameter?

    A. Paradise Lost

    B. The Destruction of Sennacherib

    C. The Second Coming

    D. A Short Story of Falling

    This was…

    Spoiler

    B! Of the listed poems, The Destruction of Sennacherib is written in anapestic tetrameter, not iambic pentameter.

    Here comes the last question for the week:

    What is a Roche limit?

    A. The distance at which a larger celestial body can tear apart a smaller one

    B. The maximum number of innings in a Major League Baseball game

    C. The deepest allowable hole into the earth’s crust

    D. The temperature at which salt water begins to freeze

    1. Totally Nyx

      Totally Nyx

      I'm gonna go with D.

    2. Samurai Equine

      Samurai Equine

      I believe it is A, at least. 

  10. Here comes yesterday’s answer:

    *dumps a bucket of trash on the table*

    Yeah, we’re doing this again.

    Let’s see…

    Looks like a piece of gum, a copper wire, and a rock.

    Which comedian does this trash most likely belong to?

    A. Dane Cook

    B. John Pinette

    C. Jo Koy

    D. Bill Engvall

    This was…

    Spoiler

    D. It comes from one of his routines about a guy who tripped the metal detector at an airport.

    Here comes today’s question:

    Which of the following poems is not an example of iambic pentameter?

    A. Paradise Lost

    B. The Destruction of Sennacherib

    C. The Second Coming

    D. A Short Story of Falling

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    2. Totally Nyx

      Totally Nyx

      I don't know what iambic pentameter is, but B does sound like the odd one out, so B.

    3. Samurai Equine

      Samurai Equine

      Always go with the crowd. B.

    4. Evil Pink One

      Evil Pink One

      ...

      hey wait I just guessed don't take my word on it!:laugh:....

      I have this crushing guilt on me now ...... they're lives are in my hands now:yeahno::lie:

  11. here comes yesterday’s answer:

    Known for being the first African-American regiment during the US Civil War, this regiment lead the charge at the Second Battle of Fort Wagner:

    A. The Big Red One

    B. The 101st Airborne Division

    C. The 54th Massachusetts 

    D. The 7th New Hampshire

    This was…

    Spoiler

    C. Their actions were memorialized by the 1989 historical drama movie, Glory.

    Here comes today’s question:

    *dumps a bucket of trash on the table*

    Yeah, we’re doing this again.

    Let’s see…

    Looks like a piece of gum, a copper wire, and a rock.

    Which comedian does this trash most likely belong to?

    A. Dane Cook

    B. John Pinette

    C. Jo Koy

    D. Bill Engvall

    1. Samurai Equine

      Samurai Equine

      Huh... Doesn't really narrow it down enough for me.
      I'll randomly guess C.

  12. Here comes yesterday’s answer:

    White dwarf stars are small, compact bodies with at most roughly 1.4 solar masses. What are white dwarf stars stabilized by?

    A. Electron Degeneracy Pressure

    B. Runaway Nuclear Fusion

    C. The Triple Alpha Process

    D. The Proton-Proton Chain

    This was…

    Spoiler

    A. Since white dwarf stars are so dense but not quite massive enough to continue collapsing, they are stopped because the Pauli exclusion principle disallows things like electrons and all other fermions from simultaneously occupying the same quantum state. In other words, it’s the closest their electrons are willing to get to their protons. 

    Here comes today’s question: 

    Known for being the first African-American regiment during the US Civil War, this regiment lead the charge at the Second Battle of Fort Wagner:

    A. The Big Red One

    B. The 101st Airborne Division

    C. The 54th Massachusetts 

    D. The 7th New Hampshire

    1. Megas
    2. Samurai Equine

      Samurai Equine

      I believe that is C.

    3. Totally Nyx

      Totally Nyx

      History isn't my strong point, but I'm pretty sure this one is C.

  13. Here comes the first question:

    White dwarf stars are small, compact bodies with at most roughly 1.4 solar masses. What are white dwarf stars stabilized by?

    A. Electron Degeneracy Pressure

    B. Runaway Nuclear Fusion

    C. The Triple Alpha Process

    D. The Proton-Proton Chain

    1. Totally Nyx

      Totally Nyx

      None of these sound quite right. I'm calling shenanigans, this is a trick question! :glimmer: :oh_golly:

      Spoiler

      I don't know. D? :huh:

       

    2. Samurai Equine

      Samurai Equine

      Beats me. C? :derp:

  14. Here comes yesterday’s answer:

    On a standard Hertzsprung-Russell diagram, where would you put a white dwarf?

    A. Bottom left

    B. Center

    C. Top Right

    D. Nowhere, white dwarfs do not go on one

    This was…

    Spoiler

    A. An HR diagram shows the relationship between stars luminosities or magnitudes and their temperatures or stellar classifications. White dwarf stars are extremely hot but not particularly luminous, so they normally wind up at the bottom left.

    This week’s winner is…

    Spoiler

    @Samurai Equine! Good work sir!

    I hope you all had fun and to see you guys next time. Until then, keep looking up.

    1. Totally Nyx
    2. Samurai Equine

      Samurai Equine

      Thank you both. As winner, I hereby declare donuts and tea for all!

  15. In the television series Psych, which of the following characters was arrested by their own father as a teenager?

    A. Burton Guster

    B. Shawn Spencer

    C. Carlton Lassiter

    D. Buzz McNab

    This was…

    Spoiler

    B. Shawn was arrested for stealing a car to impress a girl when he was a teenager, ruining his chances of becoming a detective like his father.

    Here comes today’s question:

    On a standard Hertzsprung-Russell diagram, where would you put a white dwarf?

    A. Bottom left

    B. Center

    C. Top Right

    D. Nowhere, white dwarfs do not go on one

    1. Octavia Heartstrings
    2. Pastel Heart

      Pastel Heart

      This feels like a trick question~

      D

    3. Samurai Equine

      Samurai Equine

      I also randomly guess D.

  16. Here comes yesterday’s answer:

    A popular game in Mesopotamia beginning c. B.C. 2600, this game acquired superstitious significance and may have paved the way for backgammon:

    A. Go

    B. Senet 

    C. Nine Men’s Morris

    D. Ur 

    This was…

    Spoiler

    D. The Game of Ur rose to significance between BC 2600 and BC 2400, and it’s eventual decline is theorized to be due to its evolution into backgammon.

    Here comes today’s question:

    In the television series Psych, which of the following characters was arrested by their own father as a teenager?

    A. Burton Guster

    B. Shawn Spencer

    C. Carlton Lassiter

    D. Buzz McNab

    1. Samurai Equine

      Samurai Equine

      C. ...Psych! I choose B. :derp:

  17. Here comes yesterday’s answer:

    *drops trash on the table*

    Okay, let’s see what we’re in for today:

    Looks like we have a map of Vietnam, a love letter written between some elementary school students, and a flier for “bring your girlfriend to war” day.

    Which short story does this trash most likely belong to?

    A. Get Some Young

    B. Sweetheart of the Song Tra Bong

    C. Hills Like White Elephants

    D. Going After Cacciato 

    This was…

    Spoiler

    B. The story essentially tells a bizarre tale of a woman going to Vietnam to see her lover since elementary school, and ends with her in the jungles on night patrol.

    Here comes today’s question:

    A popular game in Mesopotamia beginning c. B.C. 2600, this game acquired superstitious significance and may have paved the way for backgammon:

    A. Go

    B. Senet 

    C. Nine Men’s Morris

    D. Ur 

    1. Samurai Equine

      Samurai Equine

      Hmm... Two answers stick out to me. I'll gamble and say D.

    2. Dark Horse

      Dark Horse

      If my history studies serve me correct, I will say D.

  18. Which of the following gospels contains the most parables?

    A. The Gospel according to Luke

    B. The Gospel according to Matthew

    C. The Gospel according to Mark

    D. The Gospel according to John

    This was…

    Spoiler

    A. The Gospel according to Luke has around 24 parables of which 18 are unique, which is the largest number of parables.

    Here comes today’s question:

    *drops trash on the table*

    Okay, let’s see what we’re in for today:

    Looks like we have a map of Vietnam, a love letter written between some elementary school students, and a flier for “bring your girlfriend to war” day.

    Which short story does this trash most likely belong to?

    A. Get Some Young

    B. Sweetheart of the Song Tra Bong

    C. Hills Like White Elephants

    D. Going After Cacciato 

    1. Octavia Heartstrings

      Octavia Heartstrings

      I read this one! It's B.

    2. Totally Nyx

      Totally Nyx

      I have no idea, so I'm guessing B.

    3. Samurai Equine

      Samurai Equine

      Oh, it's gonna be one of those weeks... B.

  19. And we are back with some trivia, and here comes the first question of the week:

    Which of the following gospels contains the most parables?

    A. The Gospel according to Luke

    B. The Gospel according to Matthew

    C. The Gospel according to Mark

    D. The Gospel according to John

    1. Totally Nyx

      Totally Nyx

      I can't shake the feeling that this one is either Mark or John. I'll go with John, so D.

    2. Samurai Equine

      Samurai Equine

      I'll guess and say C.

  20. Happy new year everyone!

    1. Samurai Equine

      Samurai Equine

      You too, bro. Let's make it the best we can! :flutterhat:

    2. Tom Gallagher

      Tom Gallagher

      Happy New Year, my awesome friend! :pinkiecutehat:

    3. Pastel Heart

      Pastel Heart

      Happy nyu year~! ♡

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    1. Samurai Equine

      Samurai Equine

      To the left, to the left~! Everything you own in the box to the left~!

    2. Stone Cold Steve Jobs

      Stone Cold Steve Jobs

      To the left, to the left- Everything you own in the bag. This is a robbery. Anyone calls the cops and we're going to shoot you from the door to the left.

  22. Merry Christmas everybody! I hope it's a wonderful holiday for all.

    1. Tom Gallagher

      Tom Gallagher

      Merry Christmas, Steve! :oneheckofahat:

    2. Sparklefan1234
    3. Stone Cold Steve Jobs

      Stone Cold Steve Jobs

      To you guys as well! Thanks for always being around. You're all good friends.

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    1. Samurai Equine

      Samurai Equine

      When one reaction is even more confusing that just "Liking" a post...

  24. Here comes yesterday’s answer:

    Which of the following arms of the Milky Way are we located in?

    A. Sagittarius Arm

    B. Cepheus Arm

    C. Canis Major Dwarf Arm

    D. Orion Arm

    This was…

    Spoiler

    D! We are located in the Orion Arm of the Milky Way, also known as the Orion-Cygnus Arm or the Local Arm.

    This weeks winner is…

    Spoiler

    @Toshigami Equine! Nice work!

    Because of the holidays there will be no game this coming week or next. Enjoy yourselves and be merry. Until next time, keep looking up!

    1. Samurai Equine

      Samurai Equine

      Happy Holidays, bro. :raritypleadhat:

  25. Here comes yesterday’s answer:

    Okay looks like we have an old Bo staff, a draft card for the Royal Guard, and a book on “True Runes for Dummies”.

    Which of the following Suikoden characters does this trash most likely belong to?

    A. Odessa Silverberg

    B. Gremio 

    C. Commander Kraze

    D. Tir McDohl

    This was…

    Spoiler

    D. Tir is the playable character in Suikoden I and Suikoden II.

    Here comes today’s question:

    Which of the following arms of the Milky Way are we located in?

    A. Sagittarius Arm

    B. Cepheus Arm

    C. Canis Major Dwarf Arm

    D. Orion Arm

    1. Samurai Equine

      Samurai Equine

      I think it's D? I kind of feel like I saw something about that in an anime. :pinkiehat:

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