States of the Union

Here in America, we're so proud of our homeland that we name our children after U.S. states. Who are these five patriotic celebrities whose names put them on the map?

Texas Battle

publication date: Friday, February 4, 2011

category: Television

clue: emboldened by beauty

explanation: Battle starred in The Bold and the Beautiful. more…

solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Denise Sawicki, Joanna Woods, Mike Rothstein, Amy Austin, and Jon Berry

trivia: One player guessed Flo Rida.

Georgia O'Keeffe

publication date: Thursday, February 3, 2011

category: Art

clue: New Mexico's most colorful and abstract flower

explanation: O'Keeffe, who settled in New Mexico, painted flowers, rocks, and other natural still-lifes with innovative use of color and abstraction. 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, Amy Austin, Lori Lancaster, Kelly Lee, and Jon Berry

Natalie Maines

publication date: Wednesday, February 2, 2011

category: Music

clue: in her 2003 speech, she wasn't just whistlin' Dixie

explanation: Maines, lead singer in the Dixie Chicks, caused controversy in 2003 for criticizing President Bush in mid-concert remarks. more…

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

Virginia Madsen

publication date: Tuesday, February 1, 2011

category: Movies

clue: from the deserts of Arrakis to the vineyards of Santa Barbara

explanation: Madsen starred in Dune and Sideways. more…

Denzel Washington

publication date: Monday, January 31, 2011

category: Movies

clue: found glory playing Malcolm X

explanation: Washington starred in Glory and Malcolm X. more…

Other Themes in Winter 2011

Ready for Prime Time

Some of the funniest and most successful stars in Hollywood got their start on "Saturday Night Live." You don't have to stay up late to recognize them now. Go »

Louie Louie

However you spell it, these five famous faces all share the same name. Can you solve them without getting that Kingsmen song stuck in your head? Go »

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. Go »

The Four Elements

Ever since the philosopher Empedocles proposed the four elements of air, earth, fire, and water, humans have been fascinated by them. Can you identify a celebrity associated with each of them? Go »

Bird is the Word

This theme's five celebrities with orinthological names may ruffle a few feathers. Can you fly away with all five answers? Go »

Checkmate

One of the oldest games on the planet, chess has confounded strategists for many centuries. These five goos were inspired by the simple yet profound game. Go »

I Will Survive

We all die someday, but these five celebrities are famous for not dying, at least not when they were supposed to. Survive this week to have a better shot in the tournament. Go »

Rising Sun

The ancient and exotic culture of Japan has fascinated the West for generations. These five Japanese celebrities will challenge your knowledge of the island nation. Go »

Muppet Mimics

Jim Henson's Muppets have left a distinct impression on our culture, to the point where we start to recognize them when looking at famous faces. Can you tell who resembles these five Muppets? Go »

Winter 2011 Tournament

Many have played, but only one will win. All players from the season will compete in a week-long tournament to decide which of them is the top competitor, deserving of a prize. Good luck! Go »