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More strange news out of the Caribbean this week, concerning what?
Sunday Puzzle
Dear Mr. President, What's Your Name?()
February 17, 2013 In honor of Presidents Day, every answer is the last name of a U.S. president. You will be given a word or phrase that is a president's last name with two letters changed. You name the president. For example, given "Carpet," the answer would be "Carter."
The Salt
Sandwich Monday: The Wendy's T-Rex Burger (R.I.P.)()
June 17, 2013 For this week's Sandwich Monday, we try "The T-Rex Burger," a nine-patty monster that, until this week, had been on the menu of a renegade Canadian Wendy's franchise.
Sunday Puzzle
You'd Better Sit Tight For This One()
June 16, 2013 Every answer is a familiar two-word phrase or name in which the first word starts SI and the second word starts with T. For example, given "unadorned set of facts," you would say, "simple truth."
Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!
Not My Job: Astronaut Buzz Aldrin On Getting Mooned()
June 15, 2013 Sure, Aldrin has been to the moon, but what does he know about getting mooned? We'll quiz him to find out with a game called "Drop your pants and take a bow."
Ask Me Another
He Blinded Me With Science()
March 15, 2013 Science takes center stage this week as we play games about scientific discoveries both intentional and accidental. We'll get brainy with our Very Important Puzzler, Jad Abumrad, host of WNYC's Radiolab, as he talks about his quest to become a science vampire. Plus, we roll the dice on clues about our favorite board games and find out the premises of fake TV show adaptations, from Finding Emo to Oy! Story.
All Tech Considered
Is Virtual Reality Gaming Destined For A Comeback?()
June 12, 2013 The last time most video game players were excited about virtual reality was the 1990s. But at the E3 gaming conference this week, game developers have been tinkering with Oculus VR's new hardware. It's not ready for consumers yet, but Oculus Rift holds the promise of reviving the dream of VR.
All Tech Considered
Did Sony Already Win Gaming's Next-Gen Console War?()
June 11, 2013 It's that time again, when the video game gods unveil the new beasts that they will soon release into the wild and see who comes out on top. But at its E3 presentation this week, Sony may have taken the early lead with its PS4, a next-generation system with features that seem aimed at those disappointed with Microsoft's Xbox One.
The Salt
Sandwich Monday: The Politician()
June 10, 2013 For this week's Sandwich Monday, a very quick look at a new sandwich from the West Virginia chain Tudor's Biscuit World.
Sunday Puzzle
Follow Homer To Find Your Way()
June 9, 2013 For each given category, name something in the category beginning with each of the letters H-O-M-E-R. For example, if the category were "Chemical Elements," you might say Helium, Oxygen, Magnesium, Einsteinium, and Radon.
Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!
High-Wire Artist Nik Wallenda Plays A Game Called 'Whoops'()
June 8, 2013 In this week's Not My Job segment, we ask Nik Wallenda, a man who crossed Niagara Falls on a tightrope, three questions about examples of extreme clumsiness on the job.
