Reece O'Dell, an HR consultant and Mensa member from Columbia, South Carolina, was a contestant on the U.S. version of the show on November 2, 2000. He walked away with $250,000.
Reece finally hits a stumbling block, so he decides to ask the audience who provide no help at all.
He then decides to use the 50:50, and A and B are eliminated. While he's no scientist, he figures it's mercury based on the fact that it can poison the skin based on contact. He makes C his final answer and wins $125,000.
$250,000 (13 of 15) - Not Timed
During WWII, what Native American language was used as a secret code by the U.S. Army and Marine Corps? 'Phone-a-Friend' lifeline used
⬥ A: Apache
⬥ B: Cherokee
⬥ C: Blackfoot
⬥ D: Navajo
It's an easy decision for Reece, who has a history professor, Dave, among his Phone-a-Friends.
Before Reece can even read the choices, Dave says it's Navajo, and he's 100% sure. Reece goes with his answer and wins $250,000.
$500,000 (14 of 15) - Not Timed
In 1986, what artist painted a section of the Berlin Wall?
⬥ A: Julian Schnabel
⬥ B: Keith Haring
⬥ C: Jean-Michel Basquiat
⬥ D: Robert Longo
Reece has absolutely no idea and walks away with $250,000.
He would have guessed C: Jean-Michel Basquiat, but the correct answer was B: Keith Haring.
