Tag Archives: Ken Jennings

Ken Jennings Music Trivia

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Janos Marton

I had been tempted to stop posting Ken Jennings’ weekly trivia after no one got the challenging “Question #7” the last two weeks.  This week, however, it is more than fitting for the Peoples Choice crowd.  See if you can … Continue reading →

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Ken Jennings Tuesday Trivia

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Janos Marton

After a short hiatus, we are back, bringing you questions from former Jeopardy! champion Ken Jennings’ email list.  To play, email him at tuesdaytrivia@ken-jennings.com. As for posting the answers below- questions 1 through 6 are pretty easy to Google, but if … Continue reading →

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Ken Jennings Tuesday Trivia

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Janos Marton

Every Tuesday we bring you questions from former Jeopardy! champion Ken Jennings.  To get on Ken’s scoreboard, email him your answers at tuesdaytrivia@ken-jennings.com. As for posting the answers below- questions 1 through 6 are pretty easy to Google, but if you … Continue reading →

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Ken Jennings Tuesday Trivia

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Janos Marton

Every Tuesday we bring you questions from former Jeopardy! champion Ken Jennings’ email list.  To play, email him at tuesdaytrivia@ken-jennings.com. As for posting the answers below- questions 1 through 6 are pretty easy to Google, but if you know the answer … Continue reading →

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Ken Jennings Tuesday Trivia (and the true story of Yossarian)

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Janos Marton

Every Tuesday we bring you questions from former Jeopardy! champion Ken Jennings’ email list.  To play, email him at tuesdaytrivia@ken-jennings.com.  This week’s questions are a little drier than usual, but the show must go on. As for posting the answers below- … Continue reading →

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Ken Jennings Tuesday Trivia

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Janos Marton

Every Tuesday we bring you questions from former Jeopardy! champion Ken Jennings’ email list.  To play, email him at tuesdaytrivia@ken-jennings.com. As for posting the answers below- questions 1 through 6 are pretty easy to Google, but if you know the answer … Continue reading →

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Ken Jennings Weekly Trivia

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Janos Marton

This is our second week bringing you Ken Jennings’ Weekly Trivia.  Last week, we though Kate M. nailed question 7 when she answered that Captain Ahab, Bilbo Baggins, Mother Courage, Huck Finn, Ethan Frome, Sherlock Holmes, Lord Jim, Philip Marlowe, … Continue reading →

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Ken Jennings Music Trivia

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Janos Marton

A little while ago I posted a tough music trivia question courtesy of Ken Jennings’ weekly trivia.   The question and now, the answer, are posted below, from Ken’s blog.   Jacob correctly pinned it down, suggesting, “no rhyming verses.”  In fact, … Continue reading →

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“I for one welcome our computer overlords.”

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Janos Marton

I was walking down 7th Avenue earlier tonight, explaining the story of the indomitable  computer, Watson, to my co-worker.   IBM spent four years designing Watson, whose 3-day Jeopardy! battle against Ken Jennings and Brad Rutter aired this week.   Watson, unconnected … Continue reading →

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