Super Maximum
Life a real-life Arkham Asylum, the most famous villains of the United States are jailed in the super-maximum-security facility in Florence, Colorado, home of mobsters, gang leaders, drug lords, terrorists, and various enemies of state, including these five goos.
Larry Hoover
publication date: Friday, March 16, 2012
category: 
Crime
clue: The streets of Chicago became safer after this messy criminal was cleaned up.
explanation: Hoover was the founder of the Chicago-based gang the Gangster Disciples. The wording of the clue was a play on his last name (ie. Hoover vacuum cleaners). more…
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Justin Woods, Joanna Woods, Erik Bates, Mike Rothstein, Steve Dunn, and Aaron Shurtleff
Zacarias Moussaoui
publication date: Thursday, March 15, 2012
category: 
Terrorism
clue: This Frenchman's arrest a month before 9/11 prevented him from becoming the 20th hijacker.
explanation: Moussaoui was a 9/11 conspirator arrested in August 2001. 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, and Aaron Shurtleff
Robert Hanssen
publication date: Wednesday, March 14, 2012
category: Crime
clue: Selling FBI secrets to the Russians is unacceptable, unless you're Chris Cooper starring in a movie.
explanation: Hanseen was an FBI agent who sold state secrets to Russian spies. Chris Cooper played him in the movie Breach. 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, and Aaron Shurtleff
Terry Nichols
publication date: Tuesday, March 13, 2012
category: Terrorism
clue: Until 9/11, the bombing that this conspirator carried out with Timothy McVeigh was the deadliest act of terror in American history.
explanation: Nichols participated in the Oklahoma City bombing of April 1995. 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, Aaron Shurtleff, and Laurie Laczkowski
Theodore Kaczynski
publication date: Monday, March 12, 2012
category: Terrorism
clue: During the 20 years before his brother turned him in, this radical environmentalist was known for demonstrating his explosive temper by mail.
explanation: Kaczynski, long known only as the Unabomber, mailed bombs to people he saw as enemies of a Luddite lifestyle. 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, Aaron Shurtleff, and Laurie Laczkowski
Other Themes in Spring 2012
Life After Death
Just as spring follows winter, new life can follow death. To commemorate the addition of zombie players to the game, here are five celebrities who achieved significant success posthumously. Go »
Double Trouble
Most celebrities have non-famous siblings, but twins who achieve fame in the same field are especially rare. Have twice the fun this week guessing these five pairs of famous twins. Both names are required for your guess to be correct. Go »
Go Ahead, Make His Day
Once a star of macho action pictures, Clint Eastwood began directing movies in 1971 and has become one of America's most celebrated film-makers. These goos are inspired by five of his movies, both recent and classic. Are you feeling lucky? Go »
Eight-Legged Freaks
Do spiders make you squeamish? This theme may not be for you. This week, five goos inspired by arachnids are waiting for you to get trapped in their page on the Web. Go »
When in Rome
The ancient Romans founded one of the greatest empires of antiquity, excelling in government, war, arts, and general decadence. Get in a time machine and spend this week identifying some of the major figures of the Roman era. Go »
The Modern Woman
2012 has not been easy for women so far, as these five controversial ladies can attest. Each one made headlines, for better or worse, in the first few months of this year. Go »
Men are from Mars
The fourth planet from the Sun has long held the fascination of men, especially these five, who will forever be associated with the red planet. There's a reason why both Mars and men share the symbol ♂. Go »
Goo Noir 2
It feels good to be back in black! Ever since the original noir genre tapered off in the 1950s, writers and filmmakers have kept returning to the dark theme. These five goos are famous for their work in neo-noir. Go »
Meow Mix
It's the final week of the regular season, and your last chance to save up nine lives. Can you identify these five celebrities with feline names? Real winners don't rely on performance-enhancing drugs like catnip. Go »
Spring 2012 Tournament
The dead shall rise! In this tournament, whenever an odd number of players remains, a defeated player will return as a "zombie" to challenge the top-seeded player. If successful, they'll gain full re-entry into the tournament. This time, it's not over until it's over. Go »
