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Thanks again to everyone who came out to Jameson's last night for the first Smartass trivia event in Eugene. We'll be back next week, same time, same place, with more prizes.

Congratulations to Team Discovery Channel, who took home the $20 top prize of the night for their 86-point blowout. Along with The Goats, they were the only team to achieve a perfect score (28 points) in any of the rounds. It's a Brad Day were the runners up, and took home $15, but I might have been a bit swayed by their sweet 'staches. Honorable mentions also go to Dringus, for the night's highest per capita score (25 points) and Fagzilla's Gigglebox Scandals for the most lol-worthy team name.

Here is last night's leader board in its entirety:

Team Discovery Channel 86

It's a Brad Day 64

Fagzilla's Gigglebox Scandals 63

The Fighting Mongooses 63

The Goats 58

Hometown 56

Dringus 50

Alaina and Scottie 33

ROUND ONE

Botany: Although used broadly to refer to the cultivation of any type of fruit, the word pomology is related to the French for what specific edible fruit? A: apple
Inventors: What 19th century British plumber, while mistakenly credited for the invention of the modern flushing toilet, nevertheless did much to popularize it through his invention of the ballcock? A: Thomas Crapper
TV: In its 35th and latest season, what series surpassed E.R. for the all-time record number of Emmy nominations with 126? A: SNL
Geography: Ras Hafun, the easternmost point in Africa, is located in what country? A: Somalia

ROUND TWO

Logos: The Chase bank logo is comprised of four trapezoids set at right angles to each other, forming what geometric shape? A: Octogon
Comics: What comic has been described as “longest story ever told by a human being”? A: Peanuts
US Presidents: After earning his undergrad degree in history from Yale, who went on to become the only US president to earn an MBA? A: G.W. Bush
Law: The French term voir dire, referring to the period preceding a trial during which attorneys interview potential jurors, literally means to do what? A: tell the truth

ROUND THREE

Astronomy: Within our solar system, which two planets have the highest observed surface winds? A: Neptune and Jupiter
State Flags: Which state’s flag bears a yellow anchor above the word “hope” on a white background? A: Rhode Island
Music: Often compared in its influence to Gangsta Rap in the U.S., a narcocorrido is a type of Mexican folk ballad generally dealing with what subject matter? A: drugs/drug wars, etc.
Business: What software company became famous for asking potential new hires why manhole covers were round during job interviews to determine their problem-solving abilities? A: Microsoft

ROUND FOUR

Cars: What manufacturer has at least five models with names inspired by different types of wind? A: Volkswagen (Passat, Scirocco, Bora, Golf, Jetta) -- Maserati was also accepted
Meteorology: What minimum wind speed (in miles per hour) must be sustained for a tropical storm to be upgraded to a hurricane? A: 74 mph
Religion: According to the Bible, Jesus was baptized in what river flowing into the Dead Sea? A: Jordan
TV: Which of the following Law and Order series premiered first: Special Victims Unit, Criminal Intent, Trial By Jury, or Crime & Punishment? A: SVU (1999)

TRACKTOWN TRIVIA

1. While Eugene has long been the second-largest city in Oregon, it was briefly surpassed by Salem during the last decade for what two-year period? A: 2005-2007
2. According to the city of Eugene, what neighborhood takes its name from a 19th century Eugene mayor and includes Civic Stadium, Westmoreland Park, Madison Meadow, and the western half of Amazon Park? A: Friendly