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Sunday, December 30, 2012
Sunday Puzzle
If You Didn't Know, Now You Know
December 30, 2012 This week is the annual "new names in the news" quiz. You're given some names that you probably never heard of before 2012, but who made news during the past 12 months. You say who they are.
Saturday, December 29, 2012
Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!
Sir Peter Westmacott Plays Not My Job
December 29, 2012 We do what damage we can on this show, but it's not often we get the chance to cause a real international incident. So we're very excited that Sir Peter Westmacott, Great Britain's ambassador to the U.S., has agreed to play our quiz.
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Sunday, December 23, 2012
Sunday Puzzle
Unwrap 'Christmas' For Your Gift
December 23, 2012 Every answer is a word that can be formed from the letters of "Christmas." You'll be given two words as clues. The first one can precede the answer word, and the second one can follow it — in each case to complete a compound word or familiar two-word phrase.
Saturday, December 22, 2012
Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!
Actor And Comedian Fred Armisen Plays Not My Job
December 22, 2012 We've invited the Saturday Night Live and Portlandia star to answer three questions about journalistic retractions inspired by the Poynter Institute's list of the best/worst journalistic errors of 2012.
Friday, December 21, 2012
Shots - Health News
Phew! You Survived The Mayan Apocalypse. Now What?
December 21, 2012 We have received credible reports that the world has not come to an end, contrary to predictions of doom. But just in case there are signs of annihilation where you live, here's our guide to surviving in the wake of the Mayan Apocalypse.
Monday, December 17, 2012
The Salt
Sandwich Monday: The Mighty McRib Returns
December 17, 2012 For this week's Sandwich Monday, we look back at the time we tried McDonald's beloved and mysterious McRib. It's usually out in October, but it comes a little late this year, so it's better timed as a sign of the coming apocalypse.
Sunday, December 16, 2012
Sunday Puzzle
Sticking With The Sunshine State
December 16, 2012 Every answer is a familiar two-word phrase or name in which the first word starts with "F" and the second word starts with "LA."
Saturday, December 15, 2012
Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!
NIH Director Francis Collins Plays Not My Job
December 15, 2012 We've invited Collins to play a game called "OWWW!" Three questions about athletes and the surprising new ways they find to injure themselves.
