** Game 6, Round 9 - Science -- Famous scientists
We'll name a famous scientist, and you'll tell us which letter on
the handout sheet
http://www.vex.net/~msb/tmp/QFTCI/6-9/sci.jpg
is a photograph of them.
1. Marie Curie.
2. Louis Leakey.
3. Nikola Tesla.
4. Gregor Mendel.
5. Thomas Edison.
6. Stephen Hawking.
7. Sanford Fleming.
8. Ursula Franklin.
9. Frederick Banting.
10. Alexander Graham Bell.
So there were 10 decoys. If you like, decode the rot13 and answer
for them for fun, but for no points:
11. Wnar Tbbqnyy.
12. Byvire Fnpxf.
13. Qnivq Fhmhxv.
14. Yvahf Cnhyvat.
15. Eboregn Obaqne.
16. Puneyrf Qnejva.
17. Nyoreg Rvafgrva.
18. Znevn Zbagrffbev.
19. Thtyvryzb Znepbav.
20. Eboreg Bccraurvzre.
** Game 6, Round 10 - Challenge Round - Witches
* A. Movies about Witches
A1. This 1958 American supernatural romantic comedy starting Kim
Novak and James Stewart is about a modern day witch who
finds love with her neighbor. It was also one of the
inspirations for the TV series "Bewitched". What is the
name of the movie?
A2. This 1996 American teen supernatural horror movie stars
Robin Tunney, Fairuza Balk, Neve Campbell, and Rachel True
as four outcast teenage girls who pursue witchcraft for
their own advantage only to suffer negative repercussions
of their acts. What is the name of the movie?
* B. History of the European Witch Trials
B1. This English King was very interested in witchcraft and
demonology and in fact, he wrote a book which endorsed
witch hunting. What is his name (and number if applicable)?
B2. This German book written in 1486 is the best-known historical
treatise about witchcraft, and later contributed to the
brutal prosecutions of witchcraft in the 16th and 17th
centuries. What is its title?
* C. Locations of the Witch Trials
C1. In what geographical region of Europe did the majority of
the witch trials take place?
C2. In most places it was vulnerable women who were prosecuted
in the European witch trials, but men were often prosecuted
as well. In which country were the majority of prosecutions
and executions of accused witches were men?
* D. Novels about Witches
D1. In this 1984 John Updike novel, three suburban divorcees
develop supernatural powers; unfortunately, they also
attract the attention of a mysterious and dangerous man.
What is the title of the book?
D2. As well as writing many novels about vampires, Anne Rice
wrote this supernatural horror fantasy series about a family
of witches who for generations have been guided by a spirit
named Lasher. What is the overall name of this series?
* E. Interesting Witch Facts
E1. Witches are said to be assisted by animals such as cats,
or spiritual companions such as imps or demons. What are
these creatures known as?
E2. This 20th-century nature-based spiritual path emerged
from England and some of its practitioners commonly identify
themselves as witches. What is the name of this religion?
* F. Diseases which Thought to be Signs of Demonic Possession
F1. This chronic brain disorder in which groups of nerve cells,
or neurons, in the brain sometimes send the wrong signals
and cause seizures. In the past these symptoms were once
misinterpreted as signs of being possessed. What is the
name of this disease?
F2. Historians theorize that the consumption of this foodstuff
contaminated with the ergot fungus might have caused the
hallucinations and convulsions which might have led to some
individuals exhibiting symptoms that were then wrongly
attributed to demonic possession. This theory is mostly
associated with the Salem Witch Trials. Which foodstuff
was suspect?
** Game 6, Round 9 - Science -- Famous scientists
We'll name a famous scientist, and you'll tell us which letter on
the handout sheet
http://www.vex.net/~msb/tmp/QFTCI/6-9/sci.jpg
is a photograph of them.
1. Marie Curie.
2. Louis Leakey.
3. Nikola Tesla.
4. Gregor Mendel.
5. Thomas Edison.
6. Stephen Hawking.
7. Sanford Fleming.
8. Ursula Franklin.
9. Frederick Banting.
10. Alexander Graham Bell.
** Game 6, Round 10 - Challenge Round - Witches
* B. History of the European Witch Trials
B1. This English King was very interested in witchcraft and
demonology and in fact, he wrote a book which endorsed
witch hunting. What is his name (and number if applicable)?
* C. Locations of the Witch Trials
C1. In what geographical region of Europe did the majority of
the witch trials take place?
C2. In most places it was vulnerable women who were prosecuted
in the European witch trials, but men were often prosecuted
as well. In which country were the majority of prosecutions
and executions of accused witches were men?
** Game 6, Round 9 - Science -- Famous scientists
1. Marie Curie.
2. Louis Leakey.
3. Nikola Tesla.
4. Gregor Mendel.
5. Thomas Edison.
6. Stephen Hawking.
7. Sanford Fleming.
8. Ursula Franklin.
9. Frederick Banting.
10. Alexander Graham Bell.
** Game 6, Round 10 - Challenge Round - Witches
* B. History of the European Witch Trials
B1. This English King was very interested in witchcraft and
demonology and in fact, he wrote a book which endorsed
witch hunting. What is his name (and number if applicable)?
B2. This German book written in 1486 is the best-known historical
treatise about witchcraft, and later contributed to the
brutal prosecutions of witchcraft in the 16th and 17th
centuries. What is its title?
* C. Locations of the Witch Trials
C1. In what geographical region of Europe did the majority of
the witch trials take place?
C2. In most places it was vulnerable women who were prosecuted
in the European witch trials, but men were often prosecuted
as well. In which country were the majority of prosecutions
and executions of accused witches were men?
* D. Novels about Witches
D1. In this 1984 John Updike novel, three suburban divorcees
develop supernatural powers; unfortunately, they also
attract the attention of a mysterious and dangerous man.
What is the title of the book?
* E. Interesting Witch Facts
E1. Witches are said to be assisted by animals such as cats,
or spiritual companions such as imps or demons. What are
these creatures known as?
E2. This 20th-century nature-based spiritual path emerged
from England and some of its practitioners commonly identify
themselves as witches. What is the name of this religion?
* F. Diseases which Thought to be Signs of Demonic Possession
F1. This chronic brain disorder in which groups of nerve cells,
or neurons, in the brain sometimes send the wrong signals
and cause seizures. In the past these symptoms were once
misinterpreted as signs of being possessed. What is the
name of this disease?
F2. Historians theorize that the consumption of this foodstuff
contaminated with the ergot fungus might have caused the
hallucinations and convulsions which might have led to some
individuals exhibiting symptoms that were then wrongly
attributed to demonic possession. This theory is mostly
associated with the Salem Witch Trials. Which foodstuff
was suspect?
** Game 6, Round 9 - Science -- Famous scientists
We'll name a famous scientist, and you'll tell us which letter on
the handout sheet
http://www.vex.net/~msb/tmp/QFTCI/6-9/sci.jpg
is a photograph of them.
1. Marie Curie.
2. Louis Leakey.
3. Nikola Tesla.
4. Gregor Mendel.
5. Thomas Edison.
6. Stephen Hawking.
7. Sanford Fleming.
8. Ursula Franklin.
9. Frederick Banting.
10. Alexander Graham Bell.
** Game 6, Round 10 - Challenge Round - Witches
* A. Movies about Witches
A1. This 1958 American supernatural romantic comedy starting Kim
Novak and James Stewart is about a modern day witch who
finds love with her neighbor. It was also one of the
inspirations for the TV series "Bewitched". What is the
name of the movie?
A2. This 1996 American teen supernatural horror movie stars
Robin Tunney, Fairuza Balk, Neve Campbell, and Rachel True
as four outcast teenage girls who pursue witchcraft for
their own advantage only to suffer negative repercussions
of their acts. What is the name of the movie?
* B. History of the European Witch Trials
B1. This English King was very interested in witchcraft and
demonology and in fact, he wrote a book which endorsed
witch hunting. What is his name (and number if applicable)?
* D. Novels about Witches
D1. In this 1984 John Updike novel, three suburban divorcees
develop supernatural powers; unfortunately, they also
attract the attention of a mysterious and dangerous man.
What is the title of the book?
* E. Interesting Witch Facts
E1. Witches are said to be assisted by animals such as cats,
or spiritual companions such as imps or demons. What are
these creatures known as?
E2. This 20th-century nature-based spiritual path emerged
from England and some of its practitioners commonly identify
themselves as witches. What is the name of this religion?
* F. Diseases which Thought to be Signs of Demonic Possession
F1. This chronic brain disorder in which groups of nerve cells,
or neurons, in the brain sometimes send the wrong signals
and cause seizures. In the past these symptoms were once
misinterpreted as signs of being possessed. What is the
name of this disease?
These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2025-10-27,
and should be interpreted accordingly.
On each question you may give up to two answers, but if you give
both a right answer and a wrong answer, there is a small penalty.
Please post all your answers in a single followup to the newsgroup,
based only on your own knowledge. (In your answer posting, quote
the questions and place your answer below each one.) I will reveal
the correct answers in about 3 days.
All questions were written by members of the Cellar Rats, and are
used here by permission, but have been reformatted and may have
been retyped and/or edited by me. The posting and tabulation of current-events questions is independent of the concurrent posting
of other rounds. For further information please see my 2026-03-10
companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian Inquisition
(QFTCI*)".
** Game 6, Round 9 - Science -- Famous scientists
We'll name a famous scientist, and you'll tell us which letter on
the handout sheet
http://www.vex.net/~msb/tmp/QFTCI/6-9/sci.jpg
is a photograph of them.
1. Marie Curie.
2. Louis Leakey.
3. Nikola Tesla.
4. Gregor Mendel.
5. Thomas Edison.
6. Stephen Hawking.
7. Sanford Fleming.
8. Ursula Franklin.
9. Frederick Banting.
10. Alexander Graham Bell.
So there were 10 decoys. If you like, decode the rot13 and answer
for them for fun, but for no points:
11. Wnar Tbbqnyy.
12. Byvire Fnpxf.
13. Qnivq Fhmhxv.
14. Yvahf Cnhyvat.
15. Eboregn Obaqne.
16. Puneyrf Qnejva.
17. Nyoreg Rvafgrva.
18. Znevn Zbagrffbev.
19. Thtyvryzb Znepbav.
20. Eboreg Bccraurvzre.
** Game 6, Round 10 - Challenge Round - Witches
* A. Movies about Witches
A1. This 1958 American supernatural romantic comedy starting Kim
Novak and James Stewart is about a modern day witch who
finds love with her neighbor. It was also one of the
inspirations for the TV series "Bewitched". What is the
name of the movie?
A2. This 1996 American teen supernatural horror movie stars
Robin Tunney, Fairuza Balk, Neve Campbell, and Rachel True
as four outcast teenage girls who pursue witchcraft for
their own advantage only to suffer negative repercussions
of their acts. What is the name of the movie?
* B. History of the European Witch Trials
B1. This English King was very interested in witchcraft and
demonology and in fact, he wrote a book which endorsed
witch hunting. What is his name (and number if applicable)?
B2. This German book written in 1486 is the best-known historical
treatise about witchcraft, and later contributed to the
brutal prosecutions of witchcraft in the 16th and 17th
centuries. What is its title?
* C. Locations of the Witch Trials
C1. In what geographical region of Europe did the majority of
the witch trials take place?
C2. In most places it was vulnerable women who were prosecuted
in the European witch trials, but men were often prosecuted
as well. In which country were the majority of prosecutions
and executions of accused witches were men?
* D. Novels about Witches
D1. In this 1984 John Updike novel, three suburban divorcees
develop supernatural powers; unfortunately, they also
attract the attention of a mysterious and dangerous man.
What is the title of the book?
D2. As well as writing many novels about vampires, Anne Rice
wrote this supernatural horror fantasy series about a family
of witches who for generations have been guided by a spirit
named Lasher. What is the overall name of this series?
* E. Interesting Witch Facts
E1. Witches are said to be assisted by animals such as cats,
or spiritual companions such as imps or demons. What are
these creatures known as?
E2. This 20th-century nature-based spiritual path emerged
from England and some of its practitioners commonly identify
themselves as witches. What is the name of this religion?
* F. Diseases which Thought to be Signs of Demonic Possession
F1. This chronic brain disorder in which groups of nerve cells,
or neurons, in the brain sometimes send the wrong signals
and cause seizures. In the past these symptoms were once
misinterpreted as signs of being possessed. What is the
name of this disease?
F2. Historians theorize that the consumption of this foodstuff
contaminated with the ergot fungus might have caused the
hallucinations and convulsions which might have led to some
individuals exhibiting symptoms that were then wrongly
attributed to demonic possession. This theory is mostly
associated with the Salem Witch Trials. Which foodstuff
was suspect?
These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2025-10-27,
and should be interpreted accordingly... For further information
please see my 2026-03-10 companion posting on "Questions from the
Canadian Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
** Game 6, Round 9 - Science -- Famous scientists
We'll name a famous scientist, and you'll tell us which letter on
the handout sheet
http://www.vex.net/~msb/tmp/QFTCI/6-9/sci.jpg
is a photograph of them.
1. Marie Curie.
2. Louis Leakey.
3. Nikola Tesla.
4. Gregor Mendel.
5. Thomas Edison.
6. Stephen Hawking.
7. Sanford Fleming.
8. Ursula Franklin.
9. Frederick Banting.
10. Alexander Graham Bell.
So there were 10 decoys. If you like, decode the rot13 and answer
for them for fun, but for no points:
11. Jane Goodall.
12. Oliver Sacks.
13. David Suzuki.
14. Linus Pauling.
15. Roberta Bondar.
16. Charles Darwin.
17. Albert Einstein.
18. Maria Montessori.
19. Guglielmo Marconi.
20. Robert Oppenheimer.
** Game 6, Round 10 - Challenge Round - Witches
* A. Movies about Witches
A1. This 1958 American supernatural romantic comedy starting Kim
Novak and James Stewart is about a modern day witch who
finds love with her neighbor. It was also one of the
inspirations for the TV series "Bewitched". What is the
name of the movie?
A2. This 1996 American teen supernatural horror movie stars
Robin Tunney, Fairuza Balk, Neve Campbell, and Rachel True
as four outcast teenage girls who pursue witchcraft for
their own advantage only to suffer negative repercussions
of their acts. What is the name of the movie?
* B. History of the European Witch Trials
B1. This English King was very interested in witchcraft and
demonology and in fact, he wrote a book which endorsed
witch hunting. What is his name (and number if applicable)?
B2. This German book written in 1486 is the best-known historical
treatise about witchcraft, and later contributed to the
brutal prosecutions of witchcraft in the 16th and 17th
centuries. What is its title?
* C. Locations of the Witch Trials
C1. In what geographical region of Europe did the majority of
the witch trials take place?
C2. In most places it was vulnerable women who were prosecuted
in the European witch trials, but men were often prosecuted
as well. In which country were the majority of prosecutions
and executions of accused witches were men?
* D. Novels about Witches
D1. In this 1984 John Updike novel, three suburban divorcees
develop supernatural powers; unfortunately, they also
attract the attention of a mysterious and dangerous man.
What is the title of the book?
D2. As well as writing many novels about vampires, Anne Rice
wrote this supernatural horror fantasy series about a family
of witches who for generations have been guided by a spirit
named Lasher. What is the overall name of this series?
* E. Interesting Witch Facts
E1. Witches are said to be assisted by animals such as cats,
or spiritual companions such as imps or demons. What are
these creatures known as?
E2. This 20th-century nature-based spiritual path emerged
from England and some of its practitioners commonly identify
themselves as witches. What is the name of this religion?
* F. Diseases which Thought to be Signs of Demonic Possession
F1. This chronic brain disorder in which groups of nerve cells,
or neurons, in the brain sometimes send the wrong signals
and cause seizures. In the past these symptoms were once
misinterpreted as signs of being possessed. What is the
name of this disease?
F2. Historians theorize that the consumption of this foodstuff
contaminated with the ergot fungus might have caused the
hallucinations and convulsions which might have led to some
individuals exhibiting symptoms that were then wrongly
attributed to demonic possession. This theory is mostly
associated with the Salem Witch Trials. Which foodstuff
was suspect?
* Game 7, Round 2 - Entertainment - Clowns in History and Fiction
1. American performer Emmett Kelly created a type of character
clown which he called Weary Willie. What type of clown character
was Weary Willie?
3. Originating in the commedia dell'arte, this clown is
characterised by his checkered costume. His role is that of
a light-hearted, nimble, and astute servant. What is the name
of this clown?
4. This commedia dell'arte clown embodies the Neapolitan plebeians:
simple men who occupy the bottom place on the social scale.
This character was also the origin of the British character
Punch of the "Punch and Judy" puppet show. What is this
character called?
7. Introduced in the US in 1946 and to television in 1949, this
clown was created for children's entertainment and was widely
popular in the later half of the 20th century and featured on
many franchised local TV shows. Name this clown.
9. Stephen King's novel "It" features a frightening creature who
appears to children as a clown who leads them to their death.
Name this clown.
10. On "The Simpsons", the animated series, Bart Simpson's favorite
performer is a local TV clown. Name this clown.
* Game 7, Round 3 - Miscellaneous - 20th-Century Con Artists and Impostors
2. David Hampton was an American impostor who conned his way
into the lives of wealthy New Yorkers to obtain food, shelter,
and money by posing as the son of which famous actor?
5. Elizabeth Holmes was a high-tech business executive who was
once worth billions, but lost it all when she was convicted of
defrauding investors by claiming to have created innovative
blood-testing technology and concealing the fact that it did
not, work. What was the name of her company?
* Game 7, Round 2 - Entertainment - Clowns in History and Fiction
1. American performer Emmett Kelly created a type of character
clown which he called Weary Willie. What type of clown character
was Weary Willie?
6. This director's fascination with the circus was the inspiration
for his movie "The Clowns" (1970). Name him.
7. Introduced in the US in 1946 and to television in 1949, this
clown was created for children's entertainment and was widely
popular in the later half of the 20th century and featured on
many franchised local TV shows. Name this clown.
8. Clowns are sometimes depicted as being frightening and creepy
characters in various media. Some people have even developed
a serious psychological fear of them. In psychology what is
the fear of clowns called?
9. Stephen King's novel "It" features a frightening creature who
appears to children as a clown who leads them to their death.
Name this clown.
10. On "The Simpsons", the animated series, Bart Simpson's favorite
performer is a local TV clown. Name this clown.
* Game 7, Round 3 - Miscellaneous - 20th-Century Con Artists and Impostors
2. David Hampton was an American impostor who conned his way
into the lives of wealthy New Yorkers to obtain food, shelter,
and money by posing as the son of which famous actor?
3. This boy-band impresario was convicted for perpetrating a large
and long-running Ponzi scheme, taking advantage of friends
and investors as well as cheating the members of the bands
he managed, which included the Backstreet Boys and `N Sync.
Who was he?
5. Elizabeth Holmes was a high-tech business executive who was
once worth billions, but lost it all when she was convicted of
defrauding investors by claiming to have created innovative
blood-testing technology and concealing the fact that it did
not, work. What was the name of her company?
10. This founder of the cryptocurrency exchange FTX stole his
clients' funds and was convicted of fraud in 2024. Name him.
* Game 7, Round 2 - Entertainment - Clowns in History and Fiction
1. American performer Emmett Kelly created a type of character
clown which he called Weary Willie. What type of clown character
was Weary Willie?
2. Originating in Italy and rising to popularity in the 16th to
18th century, the commedia dell'arte features several types of
distinct characters in its clown troupe. What was the collective
name of the clown troupe?
3. Originating in the commedia dell'arte, this clown is
characterised by his checkered costume. His role is that of
a light-hearted, nimble, and astute servant. What is the name
of this clown?
4. This commedia dell'arte clown embodies the Neapolitan plebeians:
simple men who occupy the bottom place on the social scale.
This character was also the origin of the British character
Punch of the "Punch and Judy" puppet show. What is this
character called?
5. This type of clown had its origins in the late 17th-century
Italian troupe of players performing in Paris. His character
is the sad clown. His distinct costume features white make-up
and loose white blouse with large buttons, wide white pantalones
and a conical hat. What is this type of clown called?
6. This director's fascination with the circus was the inspiration
for his movie "The Clowns" (1970). Name him.
7. Introduced in the US in 1946 and to television in 1949, this
clown was created for children's entertainment and was widely
popular in the later half of the 20th century and featured on
many franchised local TV shows. Name this clown.
8. Clowns are sometimes depicted as being frightening and creepy
characters in various media. Some people have even developed
a serious psychological fear of them. In psychology what is
the fear of clowns called?
9. Stephen King's novel "It" features a frightening creature who
appears to children as a clown who leads them to their death.
Name this clown.
10. On "The Simpsons", the animated series, Bart Simpson's favorite
performer is a local TV clown. Name this clown.
* Game 7, Round 3 - Miscellaneous - 20th-Century Con Artists and Impostors
1. Archibald Stansfeld Belaney was a British-born conservationist,
fur trapper, and writer who impersonated an indigenous Canadian
man for much of his life. He was better known by what name?
2. David Hampton was an American impostor who conned his way
into the lives of wealthy New Yorkers to obtain food, shelter,
and money by posing as the son of which famous actor?
3. This boy-band impresario was convicted for perpetrating a large
and long-running Ponzi scheme, taking advantage of friends
and investors as well as cheating the members of the bands
he managed, which included the Backstreet Boys and `N Sync.
Who was he?
4. This single mother faked a cancer diagnosis, pretended to manage
it through diet and natural medicine, and then raised money
for cancer charities but kept it for herself. She gained fame
by launching an app for the Apple watch and writing a cookbook
"The Whole Pantry". Who is she?
5. Elizabeth Holmes was a high-tech business executive who was
once worth billions, but lost it all when she was convicted of
defrauding investors by claiming to have created innovative
blood-testing technology and concealing the fact that it did
not, work. What was the name of her company?
6. Rudy Kurniawan became infamous for producing fraudulent versions
of this product and putting them up for auction, fooling experts.
What product did this Indonesian connoisseur fake?
7. Simon Leviev is an Israeli con artist who conned more than
$10,000,000 from several women in many countries, including
Israel, the US, and several European countries. What was the
nickname by which he is commonly known?
8. Among his many fraud schemes, this entrepreneur's most notorious
caper was to organize the failed Fyre Festival, promising
a luxury concert experience, which he failed to deliver.
Who is he?
9. Using a false name, this Russian-born German con artist pretended
to be a wealthy German heiress while living the high life in
Manhattan's arts and social scene. She notoriously defrauded
New York hotels, high-end restaurants, and banks. Give either
he real or her fake name.
10. This founder of the cryptocurrency exchange FTX stole his
clients' funds and was convicted of fraud in 2024. Name him.
Reposting to start a new thread. Please answer in either thread,
but preferably this one. Sorry about that.
These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2025-11-03,
and should be interpreted accordingly.
On each question you may give up to two answers, but if you give
both a right answer and a wrong answer, there is a small penalty.
Please post all your answers in a single followup to the newsgroup,
based only on your own knowledge. (In your answer posting, quote
the questions and place your answer below each one.) I will reveal
the correct answers in about 3 days.
All questions were written by members of the Cellar Rats, and are
used here by permission, but have been reformatted and may have
been retyped and/or edited by me. The posting and tabulation of current-events questions is independent of the concurrent posting
of other rounds. For further information please see my 2026-03-10
companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian Inquisition
(QFTCI*)".
* Game 7, Round 2 - Entertainment - Clowns in History and Fiction
1. American performer Emmett Kelly created a type of character
clown which he called Weary Willie. What type of clown character
was Weary Willie?
2. Originating in Italy and rising to popularity in the 16th to
18th century, the commedia dell'arte features several types of
distinct characters in its clown troupe. What was the collective
name of the clown troupe?
3. Originating in the commedia dell'arte, this clown is
characterised by his checkered costume. His role is that of
a light-hearted, nimble, and astute servant. What is the name
of this clown?
4. This commedia dell'arte clown embodies the Neapolitan plebeians:
simple men who occupy the bottom place on the social scale.
This character was also the origin of the British character
Punch of the "Punch and Judy" puppet show. What is this
character called?
5. This type of clown had its origins in the late 17th-century
Italian troupe of players performing in Paris. His character
is the sad clown. His distinct costume features white make-up
and loose white blouse with large buttons, wide white pantalones
and a conical hat. What is this type of clown called?
6. This director's fascination with the circus was the inspiration
for his movie "The Clowns" (1970). Name him.
7. Introduced in the US in 1946 and to television in 1949, this
clown was created for children's entertainment and was widely
popular in the later half of the 20th century and featured on
many franchised local TV shows. Name this clown.
8. Clowns are sometimes depicted as being frightening and creepy
characters in various media. Some people have even developed
a serious psychological fear of them. In psychology what is
the fear of clowns called?
9. Stephen King's novel "It" features a frightening creature who
appears to children as a clown who leads them to their death.
Name this clown.
10. On "The Simpsons", the animated series, Bart Simpson's favorite
performer is a local TV clown. Name this clown.
* Game 7, Round 3 - Miscellaneous - 20th-Century Con Artists and Impostors
1. Archibald Stansfeld Belaney was a British-born conservationist,
fur trapper, and writer who impersonated an indigenous Canadian
man for much of his life. He was better known by what name?
2. David Hampton was an American impostor who conned his way
into the lives of wealthy New Yorkers to obtain food, shelter,
and money by posing as the son of which famous actor?
3. This boy-band impresario was convicted for perpetrating a large
and long-running Ponzi scheme, taking advantage of friends
and investors as well as cheating the members of the bands
he managed, which included the Backstreet Boys and `N Sync.
Who was he?
4. This single mother faked a cancer diagnosis, pretended to manage
it through diet and natural medicine, and then raised money
for cancer charities but kept it for herself. She gained fame
by launching an app for the Apple watch and writing a cookbook
"The Whole Pantry". Who is she?
5. Elizabeth Holmes was a high-tech business executive who was
once worth billions, but lost it all when she was convicted of
defrauding investors by claiming to have created innovative
blood-testing technology and concealing the fact that it did
not, work. What was the name of her company?
6. Rudy Kurniawan became infamous for producing fraudulent versions
of this product and putting them up for auction, fooling experts.
What product did this Indonesian connoisseur fake?
7. Simon Leviev is an Israeli con artist who conned more than
$10,000,000 from several women in many countries, including
Israel, the US, and several European countries. What was the
nickname by which he is commonly known?
8. Among his many fraud schemes, this entrepreneur's most notorious
caper was to organize the failed Fyre Festival, promising
a luxury concert experience, which he failed to deliver.
Who is he?
9. Using a false name, this Russian-born German con artist pretended
to be a wealthy German heiress while living the high life in
Manhattan's arts and social scene. She notoriously defrauded
New York hotels, high-end restaurants, and banks. Give either
he real or her fake name.
10. This founder of the cryptocurrency exchange FTX stole his
clients' funds and was convicted of fraud in 2024. Name him.
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