Carl Sheffield, a computer analyst from Klein, Texas, was a contestant who appeared on the U.S. version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? on December 3, 2000. He won $16,000.
What animal's name also means "to nag persistently"?
⬥ A: Beaver
⬥ B: Parrot
⬥ C: Badger
⬥ D: Duck-billed platypus
$500 (4 of 15) - Not Timed
In the popular Christmas song, what items are used to "Deck the Halls"?
⬥ A: Mugs of eggnog
⬥ B: Sprigs of mistletoe
⬥ C: Sleigh bells
⬥ D: Boughs of holly
$1,000 (5 of 15) - Not Timed
Who was the main opponent of the United States in the War of 1812?
⬥ A: Great Britain
⬥ B: France
⬥ C: Mexico
⬥ D: Spain
$2,000 (6 of 15) - Not Timed
Which of the following breakfast cereals does not currently feature an animal character on its box? 'Phone-a-Friend' and '50:50' lifelines used
⬥ A: Golden Crisps
⬥ B: Grape Nuts
⬥ C: Honey Nut Cherrios
⬥ D: Smacks
As soon as the 50:50 was used, Carl called his wife, Stephanie for help. Stephanie was sure it was Grape Nuts. Carl, agreeing with his wife, was right.
$4,000 (7 of 15) - Not Timed
In the Billy Joel song "Piano Man," when does "the regular crowd" shuffle in?
⬥ A: 8 o'clock Monday
⬥ B: 7 o'clock Thursday
⬥ C: 9 o'clock Saturday
⬥ D: 10 o'clock Friday
$8,000 (8 of 15) - Not Timed
By definition, medieval alchemists attempted to turn base metals into what?
⬥ A: Silver
⬥ B: Diamond
⬥ C: Platinum
⬥ D: Gold
$16,000 (9 of 15) - Not Timed
During what season do some countries experience a phenomenon known as the "midnight sun"?
⬥ A: Summer
⬥ B: Spring
⬥ C: Fall
⬥ D: Winter
$32,000 (10 of 15) - Not Timed
What dancer and actor stars as a minstrel show performer in Spike Lee's 2000 film "Bamboozled"?
⬥ A: Gregory Hines
⬥ B: Rosie Perez
⬥ C: Savion Glover
⬥ D: Jennifer Lopez
Even though Carl had a feeling it was Gregory Hines, he decided to call it a night then and there. Had he had guessed A: Gregory Hines, he would've lost $15,000. It was C: Savion Glover.
