The name of this animal that died in 1885 after being struck by a train that subsequently derailed lives on as an adjective
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CATEGORY: Famous Names in America
CLUE: The name of this animal that died in 1885 after being struck by a train that subsequently derailed lives on as an adjective
ANSWER: Jumbo
About Today’s Final Jeopardy – Monday, 25 December 2023
“Jumbo” was a renowned elephant whose fame peaked in the 19th century, largely due to his association with P.T. Barnum’s circus. In 1885, Jumbo met a tragic fate when he was hit by a train, causing the train to derail. This incident led to the elephant’s untimely death.
Following this unfortunate event, Jumbo’s name gained a new significance, evolving into an adjective used to denote objects or things of great size or magnitude. The adjective “jumbo” is now widely used in everyday language to describe anything that is exceptionally large or grand in scale, across a variety of contexts.
Who Won Jeopardy Tonight? – Monday, 25 December 2023
Looking to find out who won Jeopardy tonight? Scroll down below to find out everyone’s final scores, as well as the scores after the Single Jeopardy and Double Jeopardy rounds!
| Returning Champion | Contestant | Contestant |
|---|---|---|
| Juveria Zaheer Whitby, Ontario, Canada Psychiatrist 2 Day Winning Score: $70,800 Final Score: $19,600 Round 2 Score: $16,200 Round 1 Score: $5,000 | Jason Carpenter Santa Rosa Valley, California Stand-Up Comic 2 Day Score: $42,000 Final Score: $25,800 Round 2 Score: $17,800 Round 1 Score: $3,800 | Iris Masucci Rockville, Maryland Pharmacist 2 Day Score: $4,400 Final Score: $2,000 Round 2 Score: $7,000 Round 1 Score: $1,800 |
Final Jeopardy Video – Monday, 25 December 2023
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Final Jeopardy is the final round of the popular American television game show Jeopardy!, in which participants test their knowledge in numerous areas by answering questions. In Final Jeopardy, participants are given a single clue and must wager a percentage of their existing earnings based on their confidence in their ability to successfully respond.
Each contestant surreptitiously writes down their wager during the commercial break. The Final Jeopardy clue is presented when the programme resumes, and participants have 30 seconds to write down their solution in the form of a question (e.g., “What is…?”). When the timer runs out, the host, reveals each contestant’s response and wager in ascending order of their pre-Final Jeopardy scores. The scores of contestants are adjusted based on whether their response is correct or incorrect, as well as the amount wagered. At the end of the round, the contestant with the highest score is proclaimed the winner.