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Adam Kaster, from Park Slope, New York, appeared as a contestant on the 153rd episode of Season 14 of the syndicated U.S. version of the show on May 4, 2016 and walked away with $10,000.

Adam's Run To The Million[]

$500 (1 of 14) - Not Timed
Making life harder for magicians, in Norway it was once a jailable offense for anyone other than psychiatrists and other doctors to do what?
⬥ A: Pull a rabbit out of a hat ⬥ B: Levitate
⬥ C: Hypnotize someone ⬥ D: Make the Statue of Liberty disappear
$1,000 (2 of 14) - Not Timed
Showing people how to use a signature menu item in lasagna, grilled cheese sandwiches and more, in 2015 the Olive Garden launched what website?
⬥ A: Breadstick nation ⬥ B: Baby Back Ribs World
⬥ C: Shamrock Shake-opolis ⬥ D: Rooty Tooty Fresh ’N Fruity Kingdom
$2,000 (3 of 14) - Not Timed
An iconic piece of pop culture, for years what clothing item worn by Fonzie on “Happy Days” was displayed at the Nat’l Museum of American History?
⬥ A: Cardigan sweater ⬥ B: Leather jacket
⬥ C: Captain’s hat ⬥ D: Rainbow suspenders
$3,000 (4 of 14) - Not Timed
Briefly part of the group which includes his brother Donnie, who joined The New Kids on the Block on stage at a 2015 concert at Madison Square Garden?
⬥ A: Mark Walberg ⬥ B: Ricky Martin
⬥ C: Harry Connick, Jr. ⬥ D: Jared Leto
$5,000 (5 of 14) - Not Timed
As it’s believed to both relax one’s fingers and slow one’s heart rate, alcohol is considered an illegal performance-enhancing drug in which NCAA sport?
⬥ A: Softball ⬥ B: Football
⬥ C: Women's Volleyball ⬥ D: Men's Rifle
$7,000 (6 of 14) - Not Timed
Because it was thought it would cripple the enemy if destroyed, the U.S. spent much of what war searching for a vital headquarters known as the “Bamboo Pentagon”?
'50:50' and 'Ask the Audience' lifelines used
⬥ A: Vietnam War ⬥ B: Spanish-American War
⬥ C: Persian Gulf War ⬥ D: World War ll
Ask the Audience Results: A: 93% ⬥ ⬥ D: 7%
$10,000 (7 of 14) - Not Timed
According to the American Psychological Association, the difference between what two concepts is that one is biological and the other is cultural?
⬥ A: Dreams and imagination ⬥ B: Sex and gender
⬥ C: Memory and recognition ⬥ D: Consciousness and being
$20,000 (8 of 14) - Not Timed
Fitting for a nation of immigrants, what capital city of Australia was designed by architect Walter Burley Griffin, who hailed all the way from Chicago?
'Plus One' lifeline used
⬥ A: Brisbane ⬥ B: Perth
⬥ C: Adelaide ⬥ D: Canberra
Adam’s Plus One was his sister-in-law Deborah. Deborah was stumped. Adam thought Australia had provinces with their own capitals. He decided to walk away with $10,000. The correct answer was Canberra.

Total Winnings: $10,000

Question of the Day[]

Question of the Day
As it has little effect on most newer cars, Edmunds.com recommends that you “save money and stop buying” what?
⬥ A: Auto insurance ⬥ B: Windshield wiper fluid
⬥ C: Car washes ⬥ D: Premium gas

Source[]

Preceded by
Jennifer Farrell
U.S. Contestant (Season 14, syndication)
Adam Kaster
Succeeded by
Patrick Reed