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Kevin Meehan, a firefighter from Boston, Massachusetts, was a contestant on the sixth U.S. syndicated season of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?. He won $25,000 after incorrectly answering his $50,000 question.

WWTBAM Run[]

Kevin Meehan's Run to Million[]

$100 (1 of 15) - Not Timed
In the Bible, which of these names is often used to refer to the devil?
⬥ A: Joshua ⬥ B: Satan
⬥ C: Adam ⬥ D: The Beelzebabe Magnet
$200 (2 of 15) - Not Timed
A person commonly expresses “sweet nothings” to another by doing which of the following?
⬥ A: Whining ⬥ B: Growling
⬥ C: Whispering ⬥ D: Yelling
$300 (3 of 15) - Not Timed
“Spork” is the name for a kitchen item that combines useful features of two different types of what?
⬥ A: Cleaning products ⬥ B: Eating utensils
⬥ C: Small appliances ⬥ D: Storage containers
$500 (4 of 15) - Not Timed
What sport is the primary focus of the 2007 comedy film “Who’s Your Caddy”?
⬥ A: Golf ⬥ B: Soccer
⬥ C: Ice Hockey ⬥ D: Cycling
$1,000 (5 of 15) - Not Timed
What important vein’s name is also a noun meaning “the most vital part”?
⬥ A: Jugular ⬥ B: Veterbral
⬥ C: Hepatic ⬥ D: Occipital
$2,000 (6 of 15) - Not Timed
A secret society known as the “Righteous and Harmonious Fists” was the force behind what historic uprising?
"Phone-a-Friend" and "Ask The Audience" lifelines used
⬥ A: Decembrist Revolt ⬥ B: French Revolution
⬥ C: Warsaw Uprising ⬥ D: Boxer Rebellion
Ask the Audience Results: A: 7% ⬥ B: 12% ⬥ C: 11% ⬥ D: 70%
Kevin says it sounds like a Communist slogan. Unsure of the answer Kevin decides to call Jeff, a former colleague and manager. Jeff repeats the phrase “Righteous and Harmonious Fists” and finally says, “It’s the Boxing rebellion.” Kevin still isn’t confident so he decides to ask the audience. Meredith points out that the audience heard Kevin’s PAF answer. Kevin decides to go with Jeff and the audience. The klaxon then called time and Kevin will return for the next episode with 1 lifeline remaining.
$4,000 (7 of 15) - Not Timed
The name of the restaurant chain Au Bon Pain is a French expression meaning "place of good" what?
⬥ A: FIsh ⬥ B: Bread
⬥ C: Cheese ⬥ D: Soup
$8,000 (8 of 15) - Not Timed
What country's flag combines the heraldic crosses of St. George, St. Andrew and St. Patrick?
⬥ A: Germany ⬥ B: The Netherlands
⬥ C: Italy ⬥ D: United Kingdom
Kevin knows St. Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland and St. Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland. He's not sure about St. George but he goes with D: United Kingdom.
$16,000 (9 of 15) - Not Timed
What "SNL" alum makes frequent wacky cameos on the sitcom "30 Rock," including an amorous cat wrangler and a prostitute?
"50:50" lifeline used
⬥ A: Victoria Jackson ⬥ B: Rachel Dratch
⬥ C: Julia Sweeney ⬥ D: Molly Shannon
Kevin has seen "30 Rock" a few times. He thinks he's seen Rachel Dratch on the show, possibly Molly Shannon. He'd like to use the "50:50" lifeline but he's concerned with leaving the two he's thinking of, even though he knows it's random.
$25,000 (10 of 15) - Not Timed
In April 2007, scientists published new evidence to support the theory that dinosaurs are most closely linked to what modern-day animals?
⬥ A: Elephants ⬥ B: Birds
⬥ C: Hippopatamuses ⬥ D: Snakes
Kevin remembers this from seeing Jurassic Park, maybe from reading it. He's concerned that that theory is older than 2007 and maybe they've decided it's something else, but he goes with B: Birds, final answer.
$50,000 (11 of 15) - Not Timed
What U.S. state has a roadsign that reads, "You stand on the 45th parallel halfway between the Equator and the North Pole"?
"Switch the Question" lifeline used
⬥ A: New Hampshire ⬥ B: Virginia
⬥ C: South Carolina ⬥ D: Florida
Kevin has been studying the states and should know this, but he doesn't. New Hampshire seems too far north.

Kevin switches the question. The correct answer was A: New Hampshire.

$50,000 (11 of 15) - Not Timed (Switched Question)
The Barcalounger company claims that what American workplace perk began at their company in 1902?
⬥ A: Pension plans ⬥ B: Water coolers
⬥ C: Paid vacations ⬥ D: Coffee breaks
Kevin thinks, since Barcalounger makes reclining chairs, they'd come up with something more relaxing than pension plans.

Kevin: Well, on multiple choice tests, they always say if you don't know the answer, go with C. I'm gonna go with C: Paid vacations, final answer.

Kevin leaves with $25,000.

Total Prize Money: $25,000

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