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“Ca$h Cab” 11/12/19

G1: Jacqui & Irene (bartenders)(YMCA on 63rd & CPW)(BtG: 23)

R1:
#1: Amylase is an enzyme responsible for the cleaning power of what bodily fluid?
Blood (A: Saliva)
#2: The disco dance floor from what John Travolta movie was sold at auction in ’17 for $1.2M?
“Pulp Fiction”
#3: What ride hail co. has given special onesies to babies born during one of their rides?
lyft (A: Uber)

G2: Tyler & Kate (married)(63rd & Lex)(BtG: 27)

R1:
#1: “It’s a Small World After All” was written as a message of hope one yr. after the historic missile crisis between the U.S. & what island nation?
Cuba
#2: What national holiday originated in Nebraska to encourage the planting of trees on its desolate prairies?
Arbor Day
#3: What internet giant’s Wainwright Building was named for its 1st customer, a computer scientist who bought a book for $24.95?
amazon
#4 (Stephanie Ruhle): “Possibly inspired by Carrie Bradshaw from ‘sex and the city’ and her ability to afford that really nice apartment, name the ‘sex and the city’ star who advocated for rent-controlled housing when she ran for governor of New York.”
Cynthia Nixon

R2:
#1: A sphygmomanometer is a device that uses an inflatable cuff to measure a person’s what?
Blood pressure
#2: Phil Knight co-founded what sneaker brand?
NIKE
Cash App RLC: There are five states that joined the Union in the 20th C.- name ’em all.
HI, AK, AZ, NM & OK
#3: Defined as “sexually attractive and shapely” what word added to the OED in 2004 was also the title of a hit Destiny’s Child song?
“Bootylicious”
#4: Before it was sold fans flocked to an East Hampton estate sale hoping to buy items once belonging to Big Edie & Little Edie Beale from what famed documentary?
“Grey Gardens”

R3:
#1: What drink’s made w/ Drambuie & scotch whiskey & sounds like something that might give you tetanus?
Rusty nail
#2: This postage stamp celebrates the historic 1963 achievement of Tenzing Norgay & what famed explorer he partnered w/?
SMS
Sir Edmund Hillary
FQ: Feat. elastic side panels what style of ankle-high boots were worn by a young John Lennon & Paul McCartney, prompting people to call ’em Beatle Boots?
Chelsea Boots

VB: Named after Thomas Edison’s main rival who invented it in 1891 what’s this device that provides wireless electricity?
FA: Tesla coil ($2900)

G3: Sam, Clay & Benjy (32nd & Madison)(BtG: 31)

R1:
#1: What typeface used for emphasis was named after the European country where it was invented?
Italic(s)
#2: Singer of “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch” Thurl Ravenscroft delivered what two-word FROSTED FLAKES slogan when voicing Tony the Tiger?
“They’re great!”
#3: What drug injected in armpits could treat excessive sweating?
Botox
#4: Feat. the lyrics “Cut the sides, don’t touch the back”, Beastie Boys’ song was credited w/ popularizing the name of what much-maligned male hairstyle?
Mullet

R2:
#1: Arroz negro is black due to what substance often used to darken pasta?
Squid ink
#2: A study from the Museum of Science & Industry named what Spice Girls hit the catchiest U.K. single of all-time?
SS: Lois & Helene
“If you want to be my lover”
#3: Ranch salad dressing was established at a secluded CA dude ranch named what?
Hidden Valley
#4: In 1940 Ida May Fuller’s mailbox made history when it received the 1st-ever monthly payout from what New Deal program?
Social Security

R3:
#1: Who was the 1st & only First Lady to be awarded an Emmy?
Jackie Kennedy
Cash App RLC #2: The website WhatCulture published a list of the essential Brat Pack movies. From the top six name four.
“The Breakfast Club”, “St. Elmo’s Fire”, “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” & “Sixteen Candles” (Others: “Pretty in Pink” & “Some Kind of Wonderful”)
#2: Because it’s considered sacred by aboriginal Australians climbers aren’t allowed to try to summit this landmark called what?
Ayers Rock
#3: What South American country still maintains a navy to patrol waters of Lake Titicaca? 
Bolivia
FQ: The prominent middle initial in what postbellum African-American leader’s name stood for Taliaferro?
FA: Booker T. Washington ($1550)

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