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What was the name of the US DEA undercover agent that was able to infiltrate and break up drug trafficking bands between Mexico and the US, who was tortured and killed in early 1985?

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Well close enough. LOL His actual name was: Enrique "Kiki" Camarena Salazar, though he did go by Enrique Camarena. So nice job, K'lyn! :) Your go.

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Well, that's a good thing because nowhere that I saw carried his nickname so I would still be up a tree on that one! :lol:


Catchall

Who is the deceased photographer whose display of work caused much controversy in the late 80's?

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Would that be Robert Mapplethorpe??

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Yes it would!! Good job, Jess! :)

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Thanks! :biggrin: You know what's funny about it though, is that I almost asked a question about him a while back but I couldn't figure out what exactly to ask? LOL Ok, next question:

Event

In 1987, there was a first in medical science that took place in Baltimore, Maryland. What was it?

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Was it the first heart-lung transplant?

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Yes, that would be what I'm looking for. :) And while your answer was sufficient to get it right, I found this along with it and thought it was interesting:

1987
First "domino" transplant takes place in Baltimore, Maryland, in which a patient with diseased lungs but a healthy heart receives a heart-lung transplant and then donates their healthy heart to a patient needing a heart transplant.

So it's your turn, hun! :)

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Cool! :) I was going to elaborate a bit but then thought against it. What I would have added wasn't what you had so ... I still got to learn something new! ;)


Event

Who was arrested for the bombing in a West Berlin disco that killed 2 soldiers and what year was it?

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First, are you asking for the year of the bombing or year of the arrest, 'cause I'm not sure if they are one and the same. :) But I believe Musbah Abdulghasem Eter, Yasser Mohammed Chreidi (or Yassar Al-Shuraidi or Yassir Chraidi), Ali Chanaa and Chanaa's former German wife, Mrs Verena Chana were arrested for it (at least they were convicted). I know the bombing took place in 1986 while their conviction didn't take place until 2001.

Is that correct? Or am I missing something? :thinking:

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Oh sorry, luv. I guess I didn't make it clear: I wanted the name of the person arrested and the year of the bombing.

You got the year correct but it's really weird; when I was looking for a question I found this and I checked a few places and oddly enough never came across any of those names you gave. I double checked again just now and saw that wiki has those names but the New York Times mentions the name I was looking for but not included with yours.

<sigh> Must I continually be plagued with conflicting issues in here?? :lol:

Tell you what, go ahead and take it. I'm too tired to argue! :)

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:) It's no problem for me to see if I can find another name. I wouldn't be Andrea Hausler (or maybe spelt Haeussler)?? Would it?

And it's funny you never came across those names b/c it seems every where I look they are ALL I can find. :lol9:

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Yes, that's the one I had, Andrea Hausler. I don't know - maybe I just link right into some underground internet or something!! :lol:


Your go, luv. And thanks for digging beyond. :)

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No problem. :) And it is pretty interesting actually. LOL I dunno why all your sources show just Andrea Hausler being arrested. But she was the one who actually carried the bomb into the disco and was the sister of Verena Chana. But Andrea was actually acquited of all charges because they couldn't prove she actually knew the bomb was in her bag.

See how much this game teaches you?? :rotfl:

Ok next:

Event

What happened in Ireland in 1981 that led to a show down between the British Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher and a certain group of people?

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Would that be the hunger strike that took place involving an IRA prisoner? Would you like more details?

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That's pretty much correct....but I would like to know the name of the prison that was involved. :)

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No problemo! ... Let's see - was it Maze Prison near Lisburn in County Antrim, Northern Ireland.

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Yep that would be the one. :) Nice job! And now you're up!

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Excellent!! Thanks, darlin'! :)


Event/Sport(?)

What female athlete shone at the summer Olympics and wowed fans with her nails?

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I believe that would be Florence "Flo Jo" Griffith-Joyner. :)

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That would be her! Good job, luv, :)

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Whoo Hoo!! :cheer:

Event

What happened when the United States set up a Border Patrol roadblock and checkpoint on US 1 just south of Florida City in 1982?

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Not sure exactly what you want or how much detail so I'll just start with this:


It sparked a tongue-in-cheek protest secession of the city of Key West from the United States which resulted in the creation of a new avenue of tourism for the Keys.

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That's right and a good answer...but what I was really looking for was what that "tongue-in-cheek protest" consisted of. :winky:

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It consisted of the mayor and Council briefly declaring its "independence" as the Conch Republic.

Do you need more info?

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Nope, that's good and what I was looking for. :) Nice job. You're up, hun.

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Thank you kindly, me dear! :)

Okay, here's an easy-peasy one:


Sports

August 7, 1987 is which NHL star's birthday?

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Would that be Sidney Crosby??

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It certainly would!! Sorry if it was too easy - just didn't have the gumption to look for something tricky! :lol:

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It's ok... :biggrin: Ok and I don't have time for a tricky one either. LOL So here goes:

Television

What member of the original cast of The Fact's of Life also starred in The Breakfast Club? :winky:

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Do you mean the Breakfast Club?? :biggrin:


Would that be Molly Ringwald?

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Yes, sorry that is what I meant. I was trying to type too fast. LOL And yes, it was Molly Ringwald. Nice job, hun! Your turn.

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:lol: I just had to double check Breakfast Cub to make sure it wasn't an actual show! ;)


Music

Who said that you couldn't justify her shattered dream?

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Ok, I'm getting absolutely nothing on this. Is there any way I can get a clue? Please?? :biggrin:

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Coitinly, goilee!! :)


This person also said that they're going to scream until they're satisfied.

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Ok then is it Pat Benatar?? :)

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HA!! That's her!! Good job, Jess!! :arms:

Your go, luvvie!! :)

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Whoo Hoo!! :cheer:

Ok let's try this:

Catchall

What was the first 16-bit console to sell really well in Europe and North America that was released in the late 80's? Name the console and the year it was released. :)

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Okay, I would guess it's either PC Engine, (TurboGrafx-16) launched in 1987 OR Sega Mega Drive in 1988.

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Well I could be mean and say it's one of your answers....and make you figure out which one... :winky: But I'll be nice and say you were right with Sega. :) Nice job! And now it's your turn.