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Monday, January 07, 2013
The Salt
Sandwich Monday: Steak And Kidney Pie
January 7, 2013 For this week's Sandwich Monday, Peter heads to London, where they call sandwiches "sarnies," according to Wikipedia. He and his adventurous family attempt to eat the classic British staple "steak and kidney pie," so you don't have to.
Sunday, January 06, 2013
Sunday Puzzle
Scrambling To Ring In The New Year
January 6, 2013 This week's puzzle celebrates ringing in the new year. Take the letters Y-E-A-R. Add one letter and scramble to make a new word that answers the clue. For example, by adding the letter B to Y-E-A-R, with the clue "maker of aspirin," the answer would be "Bayer."
Thursday, January 03, 2013
Ask Me Another
Fifty Shades Of Dr. Ruth
January 3, 2013 This week, we revisit the 20th century with Billy Joel, write novels the Robert Ludlum way, and catch words with a subtle silent "t". Plus, we talk "Fifty Shades of Grey" with our V.I.P. (that's "Very Important Puzzler"), superstar sex doctor Dr. Ruth Westheimer.
Tuesday, January 01, 2013
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.
