• QFTCIWSS24 Game 7: Rounds 4-6: gynecology, shiny tunes, 10-31

    From Mark Brader@21:1/5 to All on Thu Jun 12 06:54:58 2025
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    * Game 7, Round 4 - Science - Gynecology

    Let's see who's sponge-worthy. Here are 10 questions about
    gynecology.

    1. The inner lining of the human uterus has a basal layer and
    a functional layer. The basal layer contains stem cells which
    regenerate the functional layer. The functional layer thickens
    and then is shed during menstruation. What is the name of
    this lining?

    2. The medical tool designed to investigate bodily orifices such as
    the vagina is named from the Latin for "mirror". What is
    that name? Hint: The most common one used today for vaginal
    examinations is a self-retaining bivalved version with a jaw
    that opens up like a duck'z bill.

    3. <answer 2>s are used during Pap tests, invented by a Greek
    doctor named Georgios Papanikolaou. A simplified version of this
    screening method was introduced in 1957 by Canadian obstetrician
    Anna Marion Hilliard. Pap tests were invented and are still
    primarily used to detect what disease? Be sufficiently specific.

    4. If an abnormal Pap test result is received, a family doctor
    or gynecologist may order the patient to undergo this procedure.
    It provides a magnified and illuminated view of the cervix,
    allowing the doctor to visually distinguish normal from
    abnormal-appearing tissue. A vinegar-based solution is applied
    to the cervix which highlights suspicious cells. During this
    procedure the doctor can take biopsies for further pathological
    examination. Name the procedure.

    5. The menstrual cycle consists of four distinct phases: menses,
    follicular phase, ovulation, and finally a fourth phase, which
    typically lasts about 14 days. This last phase is characterized
    by changes in hormone levels -- an increase in progesterone
    and estrogen, a decrease in gonadotropins. The sncreased
    progesterone during this phase may cause PMS symptoms to occur.
    Name the phase.

    6. The term for the onset of a female human's first period or
    menstrual cycle comes from the ancient Greek for "month" and
    "beginning". What is that term?

    7. IUDs are T-shaped contraceptive devices placed in the uterus.
    One type of IUD is wrapped in copper and can remain in the
    uterus preventing pregnancy for as long as 10 years. A second
    type gives off small amounts of progesterone and must be removed
    after 1 year. But what does IUD stand for?

    8. One IUD, marketed by the A.H. Robins Co., was taken off the
    US market in 1974 after it was found to cause severe injury
    to a disproportionately large percentage of women. This led
    to numerous lawsuits, in which juries awarded millions in
    compensatory and punitive damages. It also led to the FDA
    requiring testing and approval of not just medications but
    medical devices. What was the name of this discredited IUD?

    9. Leiomyomas are uterine growths made of muscle and tissue that
    form in or on the wall of the uterus. They are usually benign
    and are the most common noncancerous gynecological tumor.
    They can cause painful or heavy periods; if large enough, they
    can push on the bladder, and cause pain during penetrative
    sexual intercourse, lower back pain. What is the common name
    for these growths?

    10. The most common endocrine disorder in gynecology is named after
    cysts which form on the ovaries of some women with this
    condition. This disorder presents with irregular menstrual
    periods, heavy periods, excess hair, acne, pelvic pain, and
    difficulty getting pregnant, among others. Name this disorder --
    either the acronym or the full name.


    * Game 7, Round 5 - Canadiana Audio - Big Shiny Tunes

    We wanted to have a Halloween audio round, of course, but we were
    having trouble coming up with one, until we realized that many of
    you would be scared if asked to identify popular music from the
    1990s and 2000s!

    MuchMusic's "Big Shiny Tunes" remains the best-selling album series
    in Canadian history, with more than 5,000,000 CDs sold. In the
    original game you would have been played a song from those albums
    and given you the year it came out and which "Big Shiny Tunes"
    album it was; and you would have to identify the Canadian singer
    or band. In this format I'll tell you the song title instead.

    1. "Fat Lip" from "Big Shiny Tunes 6", 2001.
    2. "Too Bad" from "Big Shiny Tunes 7", 2002.
    3. "One Week" from "Big Shiny Tunes 3", 1998.
    4. "Temptation" from "Big Shiny Tunes 2", 1997.
    5. "Apparitions" from "Big Shiny Tunes 3", 1998.
    6. "American Psycho" from "Big Shiny Tunes 5", 2000.
    7. "Poster of a Girl" from "Big Shiny Tunes 11", 2006.
    8. "One More Astronaut" from "Big Shiny Tunes 1", 1996.
    9. "Money City Maniacs" from "Big Shiny Tunes 3", 1998.
    10. "Silver" from "Big Shiny 90s", song released in 1995.


    * Game 7, Round 6 - Geography - Do They Know It's Halloween?

    Around the world, October 31 is celebrated as Halloween, except
    for places where it is not celebrated as Halloween. Here are 10
    questions about *those* places.

    1. In this southwestern English ceremonial county, October 31 is
    Allantide, or the Feast of St. Allan, the fourth Bishop of
    Quimper, who may not have actually existed. Still, he gets a
    feast here. What's the county?

    2. Samhain is celebrated throughout the Celtic parts of the British
    Isles on October 31 (and other days), but one specific part of
    the Isles celebrates Hop-to-Naa ["HOP-too-NAY"], a variation on
    Samhain where traditional songs in their traditional language
    are song with the refrain "Hop-to-Naa." Where do they sing this?

    3. Samhain is celebrated on October 31 among Gaelic cultures in the
    Northern Hemisphere, because Samhain is the fall festival
    that takes place in between the summer and winter solstices.
    However, Gaelic cultures in the *Southern Hemisphere*, on
    October 31, celebrate the Celtic spring festival that is the
    calendar-opposite of Samhain. What's that festival called?

    4. In one southeast Asian country, October 31 is celebrated as
    King Father's Day -- because it is the birthday of the previous
    king, Norodom Sihanouk ["NOR-oh-domm SAY-zhah-nook"], who died
    in 2012, having managed the rare feat of remaining king while
    the country was controlled by Communists. His son, Norodom
    Sihamoni ["SAY-zhah-money"] is now the king. What country are
    we talking about?

    5. Reformation Day is celebrated on October 31 in Slovenia and
    most of Germany and the Low Countries, as well in Protestant
    churches around the world. However, a recent Pope chose to
    formally recognize Reformation Day, and since then Catholic
    priests frequently attend Reformation Day services as a sign
    of ecumenical spirit. Which Pope recognized Reformation Day?

    6. Saci ["SAH-si"] Day was invented in a South American country
    in the early 2000s as a formal, government-endorsed attempt
    to promote the country's culture and, quietly, to prevent the
    spread of Halloween (considered an American holiday). The Saci
    is a michevious spirit in Guarani folklore. Saci Day hasn't
    quite managed to erode the popularity of Halloween, though.
    What country celebrates Saci Day?

    7. Another South American country -- the westernmost country in
    mainland South America -- celebrates D�a de la Canci�n Criollo
    ["DEE-a day la CAN-see-own CREE-oh-zhoh"] on October 31.
    It's a celebration of that country's Criollo culture -- meaning
    of the Hispanic people who chose to emigrate to the country.
    What country is this?

    8. October 31 is the birthday of Juliette Gordon Low. Accordingly,
    in addition to being Halloween, in the United States October 31
    is also Founder's Day for what organization, which Low founded
    in 1913?

    9. October 31 is National Unity Day in this country, a
    recently-established holiday created by its often-controversial
    Prime Minister, celebrating the life and accomplishments
    of the man who created that country's civil service system.
    This country also dedicated the world's tallest statue to the
    same man in 2018. Name the country.

    10. Finally, October 31 is the first day of what Mexican traditional
    holiday?

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  • From Erland Sommarskog@21:1/5 to Mark Brader on Thu Jun 12 19:11:04 2025
    Mark Brader ([email protected]) writes:
    * Game 7, Round 4 - Science - Gynecology

    3. <answer 2>s are used during Pap tests, invented by a Greek
    doctor named Georgios Papanikolaou. A simplified version of this
    screening method was introduced in 1957 by Canadian obstetrician
    Anna Marion Hilliard. Pap tests were invented and are still
    primarily used to detect what disease? Be sufficiently specific.

    Reading the next question, I understand this is cervix cancer.

    * Game 7, Round 6 - Geography - Do They Know It's Halloween?

    Around the world, October 31 is celebrated as Halloween, except
    for places where it is not celebrated as Halloween. Here are 10
    questions about *those* places.

    1. In this southwestern English ceremonial county, October 31 is
    Allantide, or the Feast of St. Allan, the fourth Bishop of
    Quimper, who may not have actually existed. Still, he gets a
    feast here. What's the county?

    Cornwall

    2. Samhain is celebrated throughout the Celtic parts of the British
    Isles on October 31 (and other days), but one specific part of
    the Isles celebrates Hop-to-Naa ["HOP-too-NAY"], a variation on
    Samhain where traditional songs in their traditional language
    are song with the refrain "Hop-to-Naa." Where do they sing this?

    Isle of Man

    4. In one southeast Asian country, October 31 is celebrated as
    King Father's Day -- because it is the birthday of the previous
    king, Norodom Sihanouk ["NOR-oh-domm SAY-zhah-nook"], who died
    in 2012, having managed the rare feat of remaining king while
    the country was controlled by Communists. His son, Norodom
    Sihamoni ["SAY-zhah-money"] is now the king. What country are
    we talking about?

    Cambodia

    5. Reformation Day is celebrated on October 31 in Slovenia and
    most of Germany and the Low Countries, as well in Protestant
    churches around the world. However, a recent Pope chose to
    formally recognize Reformation Day, and since then Catholic
    priests frequently attend Reformation Day services as a sign
    of ecumenical spirit. Which Pope recognized Reformation Day?

    Benedict XVI

    6. Saci ["SAH-si"] Day was invented in a South American country
    in the early 2000s as a formal, government-endorsed attempt
    to promote the country's culture and, quietly, to prevent the
    spread of Halloween (considered an American holiday). The Saci
    is a michevious spirit in Guarani folklore. Saci Day hasn't
    quite managed to erode the popularity of Halloween, though.
    What country celebrates Saci Day?

    Paraguay

    7. Another South American country -- the westernmost country in
    mainland South America -- celebrates D�a de la Canci�n Criollo
    ["DEE-a day la CAN-see-own CREE-oh-zhoh"] on October 31.
    It's a celebration of that country's Criollo culture -- meaning
    of the Hispanic people who chose to emigrate to the country.
    What country is this?

    Per�

    9. October 31 is National Unity Day in this country, a
    recently-established holiday created by its often-controversial
    Prime Minister, celebrating the life and accomplishments
    of the man who created that country's civil service system.
    This country also dedicated the world's tallest statue to the
    same man in 2018. Name the country.

    Turkmenistan

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  • From Dan Blum@21:1/5 to Mark Brader on Fri Jun 13 03:09:52 2025
    Mark Brader <[email protected]> wrote:

    * Game 7, Round 4 - Science - Gynecology

    1. The inner lining of the human uterus has a basal layer and
    a functional layer. The basal layer contains stem cells which
    regenerate the functional layer. The functional layer thickens
    and then is shed during menstruation. What is the name of
    this lining?

    epithelial

    2. The medical tool designed to investigate bodily orifices such as
    the vagina is named from the Latin for "mirror". What is
    that name? Hint: The most common one used today for vaginal
    examinations is a self-retaining bivalved version with a jaw
    that opens up like a duck'z bill.

    speculum

    3. <answer 2>s are used during Pap tests, invented by a Greek
    doctor named Georgios Papanikolaou. A simplified version of this
    screening method was introduced in 1957 by Canadian obstetrician
    Anna Marion Hilliard. Pap tests were invented and are still
    primarily used to detect what disease? Be sufficiently specific.

    cervical cancer

    6. The term for the onset of a female human's first period or
    menstrual cycle comes from the ancient Greek for "month" and
    "beginning". What is that term?

    menarche

    7. IUDs are T-shaped contraceptive devices placed in the uterus.
    One type of IUD is wrapped in copper and can remain in the
    uterus preventing pregnancy for as long as 10 years. A second
    type gives off small amounts of progesterone and must be removed
    after 1 year. But what does IUD stand for?

    intra-uterine device

    10. The most common endocrine disorder in gynecology is named after
    cysts which form on the ovaries of some women with this
    condition. This disorder presents with irregular menstrual
    periods, heavy periods, excess hair, acne, pelvic pain, and
    difficulty getting pregnant, among others. Name this disorder --
    either the acronym or the full name.

    PCOS

    * Game 7, Round 5 - Canadiana Audio - Big Shiny Tunes

    3. "One Week" from "Big Shiny Tunes 3", 1998.

    Barenaked Ladies

    * Game 7, Round 6 - Geography - Do They Know It's Halloween?

    1. In this southwestern English ceremonial county, October 31 is
    Allantide, or the Feast of St. Allan, the fourth Bishop of
    Quimper, who may not have actually existed. Still, he gets a
    feast here. What's the county?

    Devon

    2. Samhain is celebrated throughout the Celtic parts of the British
    Isles on October 31 (and other days), but one specific part of
    the Isles celebrates Hop-to-Naa ["HOP-too-NAY"], a variation on
    Samhain where traditional songs in their traditional language
    are song with the refrain "Hop-to-Naa." Where do they sing this?

    Isle of Man

    3. Samhain is celebrated on October 31 among Gaelic cultures in the
    Northern Hemisphere, because Samhain is the fall festival
    that takes place in between the summer and winter solstices.
    However, Gaelic cultures in the *Southern Hemisphere*, on
    October 31, celebrate the Celtic spring festival that is the
    calendar-opposite of Samhain. What's that festival called?

    Iambolc

    4. In one southeast Asian country, October 31 is celebrated as
    King Father's Day -- because it is the birthday of the previous
    king, Norodom Sihanouk ["NOR-oh-domm SAY-zhah-nook"], who died
    in 2012, having managed the rare feat of remaining king while
    the country was controlled by Communists. His son, Norodom
    Sihamoni ["SAY-zhah-money"] is now the king. What country are
    we talking about?

    Cambodia

    5. Reformation Day is celebrated on October 31 in Slovenia and
    most of Germany and the Low Countries, as well in Protestant
    churches around the world. However, a recent Pope chose to
    formally recognize Reformation Day, and since then Catholic
    priests frequently attend Reformation Day services as a sign
    of ecumenical spirit. Which Pope recognized Reformation Day?

    Francis

    6. Saci ["SAH-si"] Day was invented in a South American country
    in the early 2000s as a formal, government-endorsed attempt
    to promote the country's culture and, quietly, to prevent the
    spread of Halloween (considered an American holiday). The Saci
    is a michevious spirit in Guarani folklore. Saci Day hasn't
    quite managed to erode the popularity of Halloween, though.
    What country celebrates Saci Day?

    Paraguay

    7. Another South American country -- the westernmost country in
    mainland South America -- celebrates D?a de la Canci?n Criollo
    ["DEE-a day la CAN-see-own CREE-oh-zhoh"] on October 31.
    It's a celebration of that country's Criollo culture -- meaning
    of the Hispanic people who chose to emigrate to the country.
    What country is this?

    Colombia

    8. October 31 is the birthday of Juliette Gordon Low. Accordingly,
    in addition to being Halloween, in the United States October 31
    is also Founder's Day for what organization, which Low founded
    in 1913?

    Girl Scouts

    9. October 31 is National Unity Day in this country, a
    recently-established holiday created by its often-controversial
    Prime Minister, celebrating the life and accomplishments
    of the man who created that country's civil service system.
    This country also dedicated the world's tallest statue to the
    same man in 2018. Name the country.

    Kyrgyzstan; Khazakstan

    10. Finally, October 31 is the first day of what Mexican traditional
    holiday?

    Dia de los Muertos

    --
    _______________________________________________________________________
    Dan Blum [email protected]
    "I wouldn't have believed it myself if I hadn't just made it up."

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  • From Dan Tilque@21:1/5 to Mark Brader on Thu Jun 12 21:23:04 2025
    On 6/11/25 23:54, Mark Brader wrote:

    * Game 7, Round 4 - Science - Gynecology

    Let's see who's sponge-worthy. Here are 10 questions about
    gynecology.

    1. The inner lining of the human uterus has a basal layer and
    a functional layer. The basal layer contains stem cells which
    regenerate the functional layer. The functional layer thickens
    and then is shed during menstruation. What is the name of
    this lining?

    2. The medical tool designed to investigate bodily orifices such as
    the vagina is named from the Latin for "mirror". What is
    that name? Hint: The most common one used today for vaginal
    examinations is a self-retaining bivalved version with a jaw
    that opens up like a duck'z bill.

    3. <answer 2>s are used during Pap tests, invented by a Greek
    doctor named Georgios Papanikolaou. A simplified version of this
    screening method was introduced in 1957 by Canadian obstetrician
    Anna Marion Hilliard. Pap tests were invented and are still
    primarily used to detect what disease? Be sufficiently specific.

    cervical cancer


    4. If an abnormal Pap test result is received, a family doctor
    or gynecologist may order the patient to undergo this procedure.
    It provides a magnified and illuminated view of the cervix,
    allowing the doctor to visually distinguish normal from
    abnormal-appearing tissue. A vinegar-based solution is applied
    to the cervix which highlights suspicious cells. During this
    procedure the doctor can take biopsies for further pathological
    examination. Name the procedure.

    5. The menstrual cycle consists of four distinct phases: menses,
    follicular phase, ovulation, and finally a fourth phase, which
    typically lasts about 14 days. This last phase is characterized
    by changes in hormone levels -- an increase in progesterone
    and estrogen, a decrease in gonadotropins. The sncreased
    progesterone during this phase may cause PMS symptoms to occur.
    Name the phase.

    6. The term for the onset of a female human's first period or
    menstrual cycle comes from the ancient Greek for "month" and
    "beginning". What is that term?

    7. IUDs are T-shaped contraceptive devices placed in the uterus.
    One type of IUD is wrapped in copper and can remain in the
    uterus preventing pregnancy for as long as 10 years. A second
    type gives off small amounts of progesterone and must be removed
    after 1 year. But what does IUD stand for?

    Intra-Uterine Device


    8. One IUD, marketed by the A.H. Robins Co., was taken off the
    US market in 1974 after it was found to cause severe injury
    to a disproportionately large percentage of women. This led
    to numerous lawsuits, in which juries awarded millions in
    compensatory and punitive damages. It also led to the FDA
    requiring testing and approval of not just medications but
    medical devices. What was the name of this discredited IUD?

    9. Leiomyomas are uterine growths made of muscle and tissue that
    form in or on the wall of the uterus. They are usually benign
    and are the most common noncancerous gynecological tumor.
    They can cause painful or heavy periods; if large enough, they
    can push on the bladder, and cause pain during penetrative
    sexual intercourse, lower back pain. What is the common name
    for these growths?

    10. The most common endocrine disorder in gynecology is named after
    cysts which form on the ovaries of some women with this
    condition. This disorder presents with irregular menstrual
    periods, heavy periods, excess hair, acne, pelvic pain, and
    difficulty getting pregnant, among others. Name this disorder --
    either the acronym or the full name.


    * Game 7, Round 5 - Canadiana Audio - Big Shiny Tunes

    We wanted to have a Halloween audio round, of course, but we were
    having trouble coming up with one, until we realized that many of
    you would be scared if asked to identify popular music from the
    1990s and 2000s!

    MuchMusic's "Big Shiny Tunes" remains the best-selling album series
    in Canadian history, with more than 5,000,000 CDs sold. In the
    original game you would have been played a song from those albums
    and given you the year it came out and which "Big Shiny Tunes"
    album it was; and you would have to identify the Canadian singer
    or band. In this format I'll tell you the song title instead.

    1. "Fat Lip" from "Big Shiny Tunes 6", 2001.
    2. "Too Bad" from "Big Shiny Tunes 7", 2002.
    3. "One Week" from "Big Shiny Tunes 3", 1998.
    4. "Temptation" from "Big Shiny Tunes 2", 1997.
    5. "Apparitions" from "Big Shiny Tunes 3", 1998.
    6. "American Psycho" from "Big Shiny Tunes 5", 2000.
    7. "Poster of a Girl" from "Big Shiny Tunes 11", 2006.
    8. "One More Astronaut" from "Big Shiny Tunes 1", 1996.
    9. "Money City Maniacs" from "Big Shiny Tunes 3", 1998.
    10. "Silver" from "Big Shiny 90s", song released in 1995.


    * Game 7, Round 6 - Geography - Do They Know It's Halloween?

    Around the world, October 31 is celebrated as Halloween, except
    for places where it is not celebrated as Halloween. Here are 10
    questions about *those* places.

    1. In this southwestern English ceremonial county, October 31 is
    Allantide, or the Feast of St. Allan, the fourth Bishop of
    Quimper, who may not have actually existed. Still, he gets a
    feast here. What's the county?

    Devonshire


    2. Samhain is celebrated throughout the Celtic parts of the British
    Isles on October 31 (and other days), but one specific part of
    the Isles celebrates Hop-to-Naa ["HOP-too-NAY"], a variation on
    Samhain where traditional songs in their traditional language
    are song with the refrain "Hop-to-Naa." Where do they sing this?

    Isle of Man


    3. Samhain is celebrated on October 31 among Gaelic cultures in the
    Northern Hemisphere, because Samhain is the fall festival
    that takes place in between the summer and winter solstices.
    However, Gaelic cultures in the *Southern Hemisphere*, on
    October 31, celebrate the Celtic spring festival that is the
    calendar-opposite of Samhain. What's that festival called?

    4. In one southeast Asian country, October 31 is celebrated as
    King Father's Day -- because it is the birthday of the previous
    king, Norodom Sihanouk ["NOR-oh-domm SAY-zhah-nook"], who died
    in 2012, having managed the rare feat of remaining king while
    the country was controlled by Communists. His son, Norodom
    Sihamoni ["SAY-zhah-money"] is now the king. What country are
    we talking about?

    Cambodia


    5. Reformation Day is celebrated on October 31 in Slovenia and
    most of Germany and the Low Countries, as well in Protestant
    churches around the world. However, a recent Pope chose to
    formally recognize Reformation Day, and since then Catholic
    priests frequently attend Reformation Day services as a sign
    of ecumenical spirit. Which Pope recognized Reformation Day?

    6. Saci ["SAH-si"] Day was invented in a South American country
    in the early 2000s as a formal, government-endorsed attempt
    to promote the country's culture and, quietly, to prevent the
    spread of Halloween (considered an American holiday). The Saci
    is a michevious spirit in Guarani folklore. Saci Day hasn't
    quite managed to erode the popularity of Halloween, though.
    What country celebrates Saci Day?

    Paraguay


    7. Another South American country -- the westernmost country in
    mainland South America -- celebrates Día de la Canción Criollo
    ["DEE-a day la CAN-see-own CREE-oh-zhoh"] on October 31.
    It's a celebration of that country's Criollo culture -- meaning
    of the Hispanic people who chose to emigrate to the country.
    What country is this?

    Ecuador


    8. October 31 is the birthday of Juliette Gordon Low. Accordingly,
    in addition to being Halloween, in the United States October 31
    is also Founder's Day for what organization, which Low founded
    in 1913?

    9. October 31 is National Unity Day in this country, a
    recently-established holiday created by its often-controversial
    Prime Minister, celebrating the life and accomplishments
    of the man who created that country's civil service system.
    This country also dedicated the world's tallest statue to the
    same man in 2018. Name the country.

    10. Finally, October 31 is the first day of what Mexican traditional
    holiday?

    Day of the Dead


    --
    Dan Tilque

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  • From Joshua Kreitzer@21:1/5 to Mark Brader on Sat Jun 14 12:06:15 2025
    On 6/12/2025 1:54 AM, Mark Brader wrote:

    * Game 7, Round 4 - Science - Gynecology

    Let's see who's sponge-worthy. Here are 10 questions about
    gynecology.

    2. The medical tool designed to investigate bodily orifices such as
    the vagina is named from the Latin for "mirror". What is
    that name? Hint: The most common one used today for vaginal
    examinations is a self-retaining bivalved version with a jaw
    that opens up like a duck'z bill.

    speculum

    7. IUDs are T-shaped contraceptive devices placed in the uterus.
    One type of IUD is wrapped in copper and can remain in the
    uterus preventing pregnancy for as long as 10 years. A second
    type gives off small amounts of progesterone and must be removed
    after 1 year. But what does IUD stand for?

    intrauterine device

    10. The most common endocrine disorder in gynecology is named after
    cysts which form on the ovaries of some women with this
    condition. This disorder presents with irregular menstrual
    periods, heavy periods, excess hair, acne, pelvic pain, and
    difficulty getting pregnant, among others. Name this disorder --
    either the acronym or the full name.

    PCOS

    * Game 7, Round 5 - Canadiana Audio - Big Shiny Tunes

    MuchMusic's "Big Shiny Tunes" remains the best-selling album series
    in Canadian history, with more than 5,000,000 CDs sold. In the
    original game you would have been played a song from those albums
    and given you the year it came out and which "Big Shiny Tunes"
    album it was; and you would have to identify the Canadian singer
    or band. In this format I'll tell you the song title instead.

    3. "One Week" from "Big Shiny Tunes 3", 1998.

    Barenaked Ladies

    * Game 7, Round 6 - Geography - Do They Know It's Halloween?

    Around the world, October 31 is celebrated as Halloween, except
    for places where it is not celebrated as Halloween. Here are 10
    questions about *those* places.

    1. In this southwestern English ceremonial county, October 31 is
    Allantide, or the Feast of St. Allan, the fourth Bishop of
    Quimper, who may not have actually existed. Still, he gets a
    feast here. What's the county?

    Cornwall

    2. Samhain is celebrated throughout the Celtic parts of the British
    Isles on October 31 (and other days), but one specific part of
    the Isles celebrates Hop-to-Naa ["HOP-too-NAY"], a variation on
    Samhain where traditional songs in their traditional language
    are song with the refrain "Hop-to-Naa." Where do they sing this?

    Scotland; Isle of Man

    4. In one southeast Asian country, October 31 is celebrated as
    King Father's Day -- because it is the birthday of the previous
    king, Norodom Sihanouk ["NOR-oh-domm SAY-zhah-nook"], who died
    in 2012, having managed the rare feat of remaining king while
    the country was controlled by Communists. His son, Norodom
    Sihamoni ["SAY-zhah-money"] is now the king. What country are
    we talking about?

    Cambodia

    5. Reformation Day is celebrated on October 31 in Slovenia and
    most of Germany and the Low Countries, as well in Protestant
    churches around the world. However, a recent Pope chose to
    formally recognize Reformation Day, and since then Catholic
    priests frequently attend Reformation Day services as a sign
    of ecumenical spirit. Which Pope recognized Reformation Day?

    Francis; Benedict XVI

    6. Saci ["SAH-si"] Day was invented in a South American country
    in the early 2000s as a formal, government-endorsed attempt
    to promote the country's culture and, quietly, to prevent the
    spread of Halloween (considered an American holiday). The Saci
    is a michevious spirit in Guarani folklore. Saci Day hasn't
    quite managed to erode the popularity of Halloween, though.
    What country celebrates Saci Day?

    Bolivia

    7. Another South American country -- the westernmost country in
    mainland South America -- celebrates Día de la Canción Criollo
    ["DEE-a day la CAN-see-own CREE-oh-zhoh"] on October 31.
    It's a celebration of that country's Criollo culture -- meaning
    of the Hispanic people who chose to emigrate to the country.
    What country is this?

    Peru; Ecuador

    8. October 31 is the birthday of Juliette Gordon Low. Accordingly,
    in addition to being Halloween, in the United States October 31
    is also Founder's Day for what organization, which Low founded
    in 1913?

    Girl Scouts of America

    9. October 31 is National Unity Day in this country, a
    recently-established holiday created by its often-controversial
    Prime Minister, celebrating the life and accomplishments
    of the man who created that country's civil service system.
    This country also dedicated the world's tallest statue to the
    same man in 2018. Name the country.

    Turkmenistan

    10. Finally, October 31 is the first day of what Mexican traditional
    holiday?

    Dia de los Muertos

    --
    Joshua Kreitzer
    [email protected]

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  • From Mark Brader@21:1/5 to All on Mon Jun 16 22:32:31 2025
    Mark Brader:
    These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2024-10-28,
    and should be interpreted accordingly... For further information
    please see my 2024-08-30 companion posting on "Questions from the
    Canadian Inquisition (QFTCI*)".



    * Game 7, Round 4 - Science - Gynecology

    Let's see who's sponge-worthy. Here are 10 questions about
    gynecology.

    1. The inner lining of the human uterus has a basal layer and
    a functional layer. The basal layer contains stem cells which
    regenerate the functional layer. The functional layer thickens
    and then is shed during menstruation. What is the name of
    this lining?

    Endometrium.

    2. The medical tool designed to investigate bodily orifices such as
    the vagina is named from the Latin for "mirror". What is
    that name? Hint: The most common one used today for vaginal
    examinations is a self-retaining bivalved version with a jaw
    that opens up like a duck'z bill.

    Speculum. 4 for Dan Blum and Joshua.

    3. <answer 2>s are used during Pap tests, invented by a Greek
    doctor named Georgios Papanikolaou. A simplified version of this
    screening method was introduced in 1957 by Canadian obstetrician
    Anna Marion Hilliard. Pap tests were invented and are still
    primarily used to detect what disease? Be sufficiently specific.

    Cervical cancer. 4 for Erland, Dan Blum, and Dan Tilque.

    4. If an abnormal Pap test result is received, a family doctor
    or gynecologist may order the patient to undergo this procedure.
    It provides a magnified and illuminated view of the cervix,
    allowing the doctor to visually distinguish normal from
    abnormal-appearing tissue. A vinegar-based solution is applied
    to the cervix which highlights suspicious cells. During this
    procedure the doctor can take biopsies for further pathological
    examination. Name the procedure.

    Colposcopy ["coal-PAWS-cup-ee"].

    5. The menstrual cycle consists of four distinct phases: menses,
    follicular phase, ovulation, and finally a fourth phase, which
    typically lasts about 14 days. This last phase is characterized
    by changes in hormone levels -- an increase in progesterone
    and estrogen, a decrease in gonadotropins. The sncreased
    progesterone during this phase may cause PMS symptoms to occur.
    Name the phase.

    Luteal.

    6. The term for the onset of a female human's first period or
    menstrual cycle comes from the ancient Greek for "month" and
    "beginning". What is that term?

    Menarche ["Men-ARK-ee"]. 4 for Dan Blum.

    7. IUDs are T-shaped contraceptive devices placed in the uterus.
    One type of IUD is wrapped in copper and can remain in the
    uterus preventing pregnancy for as long as 10 years. A second
    type gives off small amounts of progesterone and must be removed
    after 1 year. But what does IUD stand for?

    Inter-Uterine Device. 4 for Pete, Dan Blum, Dan Tilque, and Joshua.

    8. One IUD, marketed by the A.H. Robins Co., was taken off the
    US market in 1974 after it was found to cause severe injury
    to a disproportionately large percentage of women. This led
    to numerous lawsuits, in which juries awarded millions in
    compensatory and punitive damages. It also led to the FDA
    requiring testing and approval of not just medications but
    medical devices. What was the name of this discredited IUD?

    Dalkon Shield.

    9. Leiomyomas are uterine growths made of muscle and tissue that
    form in or on the wall of the uterus. They are usually benign
    and are the most common noncancerous gynecological tumor.
    They can cause painful or heavy periods; if large enough, they
    can push on the bladder, and cause pain during penetrative
    sexual intercourse, lower back pain. What is the common name
    for these growths?

    Fibroids.

    10. The most common endocrine disorder in gynecology is named after
    cysts which form on the ovaries of some women with this
    condition. This disorder presents with irregular menstrual
    periods, heavy periods, excess hair, acne, pelvic pain, and
    difficulty getting pregnant, among others. Name this disorder --
    either the acronym or the full name.

    PCOS (Polycystic ovarian syndrome). 4 for Dan Blum and Joshua.


    * Game 7, Round 5 - Canadiana Audio - Big Shiny Tunes

    We wanted to have a Halloween audio round, of course, but we were
    having trouble coming up with one, until we realized that many of
    you would be scared if asked to identify popular music from the
    1990s and 2000s!

    MuchMusic's "Big Shiny Tunes" remains the best-selling album series
    in Canadian history, with more than 5,000,000 CDs sold. In the
    original game you would have been played a song from those albums
    and given you the year it came out and which "Big Shiny Tunes"
    album it was; and you would have to identify the Canadian singer
    or band. In this format I'll tell you the song title instead.

    1. "Fat Lip" from "Big Shiny Tunes 6", 2001.

    Sum 41.

    2. "Too Bad" from "Big Shiny Tunes 7", 2002.

    Nickelback.

    3. "One Week" from "Big Shiny Tunes 3", 1998.

    Barenaked Ladies. 4 for Dan Blum and Joshua -- making the round
    count for everybody.

    4. "Temptation" from "Big Shiny Tunes 2", 1997.

    The Tea Party.

    5. "Apparitions" from "Big Shiny Tunes 3", 1998.

    Matthew Good Band.

    6. "American Psycho" from "Big Shiny Tunes 5", 2000.

    Treble Charger.

    7. "Poster of a Girl" from "Big Shiny Tunes 11", 2006.

    Metric.

    8. "One More Astronaut" from "Big Shiny Tunes 1", 1996.

    I Mother Earth.

    9. "Money City Maniacs" from "Big Shiny Tunes 3", 1998.

    Sloan.

    10. "Silver" from "Big Shiny 90s", song released in 1995.

    Moist.


    * Game 7, Round 6 - Geography - Do They Know It's Halloween?

    Around the world, October 31 is celebrated as Halloween, except
    for places where it is not celebrated as Halloween. Here are 10
    questions about *those* places.

    1. In this southwestern English ceremonial county, October 31 is
    Allantide, or the Feast of St. Allan, the fourth Bishop of
    Quimper, who may not have actually existed. Still, he gets a
    feast here. What's the county?

    Cornwall. 4 for Pete, Erland, and Joshua.

    2. Samhain is celebrated throughout the Celtic parts of the British
    Isles on October 31 (and other days), but one specific part of
    the Isles celebrates Hop-to-Naa ["HOP-too-NAY"], a variation on
    Samhain where traditional songs in their traditional language
    are song with the refrain "Hop-to-Naa." Where do they sing this?

    The Isle of Man. 4 for Erland, Dan Blum, and Dan Tilque.
    2 for Joshua.

    3. Samhain is celebrated on October 31 among Gaelic cultures in the
    Northern Hemisphere, because Samhain is the fall festival
    that takes place in between the summer and winter solstices.
    However, Gaelic cultures in the *Southern Hemisphere*, on
    October 31, celebrate the Celtic spring festival that is the
    calendar-opposite of Samhain. What's that festival called?

    Beltane.

    4. In one southeast Asian country, October 31 is celebrated as
    King Father's Day -- because it is the birthday of the previous
    king, Norodom Sihanouk ["NOR-oh-domm SAY-zhah-nook"], who died
    in 2012, having managed the rare feat of remaining king while
    the country was controlled by Communists. His son, Norodom
    Sihamoni ["SAY-zhah-money"] is now the king. What country are
    we talking about?

    Cambodia. 4 for Erland, Dan Blum, Dan Tilque, and Joshua.

    5. Reformation Day is celebrated on October 31 in Slovenia and
    most of Germany and the Low Countries, as well in Protestant
    churches around the world. However, a recent Pope chose to
    formally recognize Reformation Day, and since then Catholic
    priests frequently attend Reformation Day services as a sign
    of ecumenical spirit. Which Pope recognized Reformation Day?

    John Paul II. 3 for Pete.

    6. Saci ["SAH-si"] Day was invented in a South American country
    in the early 2000s as a formal, government-endorsed attempt
    to promote the country's culture and, quietly, to prevent the
    spread of Halloween (considered an American holiday). The Saci
    is a michevious spirit in Guarani folklore. Saci Day hasn't
    quite managed to erode the popularity of Halloween, though.
    What country celebrates Saci Day?

    Brazil. 4 for Pete.

    7. Another South American country -- the westernmost country in
    mainland South America -- celebrates D�a de la Canci�n Criollo
    ["DEE-a day la CAN-see-own CREE-oh-zhoh"] on October 31.
    It's a celebration of that country's Criollo culture -- meaning
    of the Hispanic people who chose to emigrate to the country.
    What country is this?

    Peru. 4 for Erland. 3 for Joshua.

    8. October 31 is the birthday of Juliette Gordon Low. Accordingly,
    in addition to being Halloween, in the United States October 31
    is also Founder's Day for what organization, which Low founded
    in 1913?

    Girl Scouts of America. 4 for Dan Blum and Joshua.

    9. October 31 is National Unity Day in this country, a
    recently-established holiday created by its often-controversial
    Prime Minister, celebrating the life and accomplishments
    of the man who created that country's civil service system.
    This country also dedicated the world's tallest statue to the
    same man in 2018. Name the country.

    India (celebrating Vallabhbhai Patel).

    10. Finally, October 31 is the first day of what Mexican traditional
    holiday?

    Day of the Dead (D�a de Los Muertos). 4 for Pete, Dan Blum,
    Dan Tilque, and Joshua.


    Scores, if there are no errors:

    GAME 7 ROUNDS-> 2 3 4 5 6 BEST
    TOPICS-> Lei His Sci Can Geo THREE
    Dan Blum 28 30 20 4 16 78
    Joshua Kreitzer 22 27 12 4 21 70
    Dan Tilque 12 24 8 0 12 48
    Pete Gayde 8 12 4 0 15 35
    Erland Sommarskog 0 12 4 0 16 32

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