Real “Jeopardy!” Clues That Stumped Contestants — Best Life

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Jeopardy! has been on our TV screens since 1964, and it’s no surprise—there are few long-running shows that are not only fun and entertaining, but actually provide a challenge for the viewer. Obviously the contestants have it much harder than viewers, so it’s understandable that they might flub some answers while under pressure. Here are some real Jeopardy! questions that stumped viewers—can you answer them?

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Asian Geography

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Clue: It’s the only country that borders both the Caspian Sea and the Persian Gulf.

The Correct Question Is…

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What is Iran?

Authors

Woman Confused and Unsure

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Clue: In 1937 his sister said he had “hats of every description,” which he would use as a “foundation of his next book.”

The Correct Question Is…

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What is Dr. Suess?

World Leaders

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Clue: He came to power 34 days before FDR and left it 19 days after him.

The Correct Question Is…

Adolf Hitler

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What is Adolf Hitler?

Name the Automaker

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Clue: Aztek and Grand Prix.

The Correct Question Is…

1965 Pontiac Grand Prix Hardtop Coupe at a local car show

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What is Pontiac?

Food, Glorious Food

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Clue: Usually roasted, squab is a young one of these birds.

The Correct Question Is…

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What is a pigeon?

2014 Newsmakers

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Clue: Both making news in June, these 2 Davids with similar last names are LeBron’s new coach and Eric Cantor’s conqueror.

The Correct Question Is…

David Blatt

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Who are David Blatt and David Bratt?

At the Movies

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Clue: This “Star Wars” movie “Episode III” leads up to where the original movie began.

The Correct Question Is…

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What is Revenge of the Sith?

Alcoholics Eponymous

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Clue: New Orleans bartender Henry Ramos invented the Ramos Fizz, made with cream, egg whites, lime juice & this liquor.

The Correct Question Is…

A glass of a Ramos Gin Fizz drink

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What is gin?

Entertain Me

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Clue: Madame Medusa and a pair of crocodiles torment the title mice in this Disney classic.

The Correct Question Is…

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What is The Rescuers?

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