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There were bison* on the east coast from Florida to NY; from what I found from a fairly brief googling it looks like they were mostly gone from this part of the country by the late 1700s/early 1800s. *Bison, not buffalo. They are similar, but different animals. The humped, furry animal roaming the Great Plains most of us are probably picturing is a bison. Oh, hey, there's actually a bison emoji! 🦬

My college's theater department did Under Milkwood when I was a sophomore. I remember because my roommate was in it and performed with a broken foot (which happened when she rolled her foot on the stairs during a rehearsal). She really didn't want to have to drop out, so the doctor told her when she wasn't on stage she was to be on crutches, and put her in a cast after it was over.

According to the archive (and what I saw): Monday was Geography/Pillars of Hercules* Tuesday was Fictional Characters/Blanche DuBois Wednesday was Anthems/Falklands Thursday was Super Bowl History/Jets* Friday was Movies & The Law/RICO* Did some areas get a wrong game? Because I kind of recall Bhutan as a response at some point but it was a while ago.

Week 15: 1/5 YTD: 35/75 (47%) with 5* I'll contribute all the leftover cookies and cake from this week at work...(I didn't even eat any of it and I'm tired of all the sweets).

December 20: 73% / 63% / 67% Did pretty well in the first round, except for one meh category. Ran Science Bookshelf, missed one in Fountains, TV, and Business Names, two in Numeric Phrases, and three in Silk. DJ wasn't too bad except for two categories…missed one in Computer Tech, Mr. & Mrs. Lit, and "Hog" Calling, two in Pop Culture Physics (should have been 1; I got as far as David H- but couldn't get -arbour out of my brain; still, not bad considering I've never seen Stranger Things), and three in Historic Songs of the Brits and World Religions. Hadn't a clue for FJ. Don't know anything about the movie so that was no help. TSes: (J had 4; DJ had 7 + 1 DD) I got Swarovski, Mrs. Dalloway (DD), Dylan Thomas, hogshead, and Hogmanay. Joe's story cracked me up. "The doctors decided I needed my tonsils out, and I disagreed." Just picturing a tiny 5yo Joe waking up and groggily punching the doctor in the face.

Now I really want to see the bloopers of her being Nancy.

I loved Hetty saying she hoped it would be a very long time before Jay would be able to see the ghosts again...I thought, aw, that's sweet...then she of course went true to herself and told him to stuff his pockets with cocaine just before he dies. 😄 I honestly wasn't sure if that was her or if she was lip-syncing to Betsy speaking at first.

"...spying on people is 98% of what we do." This was a fun way for Jay to see the ghosts. Well, maybe not so much fun for Jay... Pete getting to hug his daughter made me a little teary...that was sweet. "I hate zombies." 😄

December 19: 73% / 63% / 67% In J I missed three in US History and two in everything else. In DJ I ran Science, missed one in A Word in a Shakespeare Play, two in Ocean and Greek/Roman God, and three in Boomers and Write for TV. Surprising absolutely no one, I'm sure, I had no clue for FJ. TSes: (J had 6 + the DD; DJ had 10) I got get set, John Marshall (DD), Bartholomew Cubbins, low key, Midsummer, Arctic Ocean, Bay of Bengal, and Eros/Cupid.

I've seen plenty of players comment on their games on reddit (though I guess I looked too soon after last night's game because I didn't see any of his comments at the time); I don't think it's an issue as long as they only discuss what's already aired.

December 18: 73% / 57% / 65% Decent first round, not so decent second. In J I ran Slang Words, missed one in Christmas Songs and 3 of a Kind, and two in Poli Sci, Mountains, and Weird. In DJ I missed one in Scientific Papers, two in Poli Sci-Fi, Victorian Verse, Organizations, and Statuary Hall, ad four in Before & After. Did not get FJ. TSes: (J had 2 + the DD; DJ had 4 + both DDs) I got nebulae, giant sequoia (I actually said giant redwood, but wikipedia says the GS is also known as the GR, so I'm taking it), and Casterbridge (DD). If our new poster is Eric...congrats! and if not, good game, anyway! I know I did...

I am admittedly distracted with proofreading a newsletter for my dad, but I have completely lost track of what the heck is going on...😄

I thought "Bianca" first but got around to Blanche after a few seconds.

December 17: 63% / 67% / 66% In J I missed one in Amphibians & Reptiles and Name a Woman, two in Books & Authors, Swap a Vowel, and For a Dollar, and three in 19th Century Sports. In DJ I ran Jury Duty, missed one in Crossword Clues R, two in World History, From the AFI Catalog, and Art Class, and three in Canadiana. I got FJ right (though at first I said Blanche Devereaux, and then thought, wait, that's not right). TSes: (J had 5; DJ had 4) I got piddle/puddle, Ptolemaic Dynasty, and Newfoundland.