publication date: Tuesday, December 27, 2011 (part of Winter 2012)

category: Movies

clue: He wasn't very popular with viewers of Lost, or with the three hundred Spartan soldiers who fought him.

explanation: Santoro starred in Lost and 300. more…

solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Denise Sawicki, Joanna Woods, Erik Bates, Mike Rothstein, Steve Dunn, and Ryan Dunn

Repúbluca Federativa do Brasil: By far the largest nation in South America, the cultural and economic powerhouse of Brazil has produced celebrities in every field. Can you name these five?

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