publication date: Wednesday, December 22, 2010 (part of Winter 2011)

category: Government

clue: crossed Delaware to reach the British

explanation: During the Revolutionary War, Washington crossed the frozen Delaware River on December 25, 1776 to launch a surprise attack on mercenaries working for the British. more…

solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Denise Sawicki, Matthew Preston, Joanna Woods, Erik Bates, Mike Rothstein, Steve Dunn, Amy Austin, Tony Peters, and Jon Berry

Not-So-Merry Christmas: Christmas was no "silent night" for these poor souls, who are forever linked to acts of violence on the holiday. This week will give Santa a few new names for his Naughty list.

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