- Next on "BGSU Brain Game," it is the Toledo School for the Arts versus Upper Sandusky.

Who is going to win this battle of the synaptic samurais?

Only one team can leave victorious.

Who's it going to be?

Only one way to find out.

BGSU'S Brain Game starts right now.

(upbeat music) And welcome to "BGSU Brain Game."

Toledo School for the Arts versus Upper Sandusky.

What are we waiting for?

Let's meet our starting lineups.

For Toledo School for the Arts led by Coach Burchett.

In slot number one, we have Owen, a sophomore.

In slot number two, we have Liam, a senior.

And in slot number three, it is Anthony, also a senior.

Moving on to Upper Sandusky led by Coach Frazee.

In slot number one, it's Madelyn, a senior.

Slot number two, Sergio, the senior.

And also a senior, slot number three is Dawson.

Welcome to all of you and all of you at home.

This is "BGSU Brain Game," and we start things off as we always do with our Toss-up round.

In this round, there are 10 questions.

Those 10 questions are worth 10 points.

No deduction for an incorrect answer.

You may confer before buzzing in, and you can, I repeat, you can steal a question in this round.

TSA, Upper Sandusky, you ready?

Ready at home?

I hope so because here we go.

Published in 1972, this classic adventure novel by Richard Adams was followed by a sequel sum 20... (buzzer beeps) That would be TSA, Owen.

- "Watership Down."

- "Watership Down" is correct.

This bird's bright black and orange plumage reflects the coloration of the heraldic crest from the British family Baltimore, after which they are named.

(buzzer beeps) This, that would be... That would be Upper Sandusky, Madelyn.

- Oriole.

- An oriole is correct.

In the Marvel universe, what is the name of the character known as the Winter Soldier?

(buzzer beeps) That would be TSA, Owen.

- Captain America.

- Incorrect.

Upper Sandusky, chance to steal.

(buzzer beeps) Going to buzz in to be Dawson.

- Bucky Barnes?

- Bucky Barnes is correct.

Captain America's best friend.

The cast for this 1984 science fiction film included Linda Hunt.

The book's author was Frank Herbert.

Name it.

(buzzer beeps) That would be Toledo School for the Arts.

Owen.

- "Dune."

- "Dune" is correct.

This English enlightenment philosopher wrote the "Leviathan" which asserts- (buzzer beeps) That would be Toledo School for the Arts.

Owen.

- Hobbes.

- Hobbes is correct.

In the sentence quote, "Carrie, my first cousin from Tupelo just won a laptop," as what type of noun phrase do the words "my first cousin from Tupelo" function?

(buzzer beeps) That would be Toledo School for the Arts.

Liam?

- An additive statement.

- Incorrect.

Upper Sandusky, chance to steal.

(buzzer beeps) That would be Sergio.

- It's plain.

- Incorrect.

A positive is what we needed there, a positive.

In a food chain, the highest level of consumers that can be either fully carnivorous or omnivorous are sometimes called apex predators.

What is their more common- (buzzer beeps) That would be Toledo School for the Arts, Liam.

- Tertiary?

- Tertiary consumers is correct.

A soft felt hat with a creased crown and a brim that is usually slightly turned up at the back and down at the front.

What is it?

(buzzer beeps) that would be Upper Sandusky, Madelyn.

- Fedora.

- Fedora.

Yes.

Sometimes called a stake wall or a paling, these defensive walls were built from tree trunks or wooden stakes.

What term refers to these walls built around forts and castles?

(bell chimes) Time.

Palisades is what we needed there.

And next, in 1845 by James K. Polk, this independent republic was established after Sam Houston was victor- (buzzer beeps) That would be Toledo School for the Arts, Owen.

- Texas.

- Texas is correct.

End of round.

Let's take a look at our score.

We have currently Upper Sandusky at 30 points, and in the lead, Toledo School for the Arts with 50 points, but that's just one of four rounds, ladies and gentlemen, we're going to stick around because Risk and Rewards coming up next.

(upbeat music) (upbeat music) And welcome back to "BGSU Brain Game."

Upper Sandusky, 30 points, Toledo School for the Arts, 50 points.

Before we move on to our next round, let's welcome some new players to the game.

For Toledo School for the Arts, now in slot number one is Leah, a sophomore, and for Upper Sandusky in slot number three, it is Trey, a Junior.

Welcome to you and to our returning players from the last round.

This is our Risk and Reward round.

There will be three topics to choose from.

Upper Sandusky, you will get to make the first selection.

When you do, you will own all 10 questions in that topic.

First nine, 10 points a piece, no deduction for an incorrect answer.

10th question will be Risk and Reward.

You can risk up to 30 points in 5 point increments on that question, but if you don't like it, you can also pass.

Toledo School for the Arts, the same rules apply for you except you only get to choose between the last two topics.

So what are those topics?

That's what everyone wants to know.

Topic number one, health.

Topic number two, cultural celebrations.

Topic number three, automobiles.

Upper Sandusky, what do you choose out of those three topics?

- Automobiles.

- Automobiles!

The Italian car company Lamborghini is famous for its expensive sports cars.

Spell Lamborghini.

(bell chimes) (buzzer beeps) Sorry, not in time.

Not in time.

What animal is featured prominently on the logo of the luxury sports car manufactured by Porsche?

(buzzer beeps) Sergio.

- Bull?

- Incorrect.

It's a horse.

It's a horse.

What iconic American off road vehicle brand started with a military vehicle prototype for the US Army during World War II?

(buzzer beeps) That would be Trey.

- Jeep.

- Jeep is correct.

Three brands make up the group historically known as the big three of American automakers.

These are GM, General Motors, Ford, and what other brand?

(buzzer beeps) That will be Trey.

- Dodge.

- We will not accept Dodge.

It needed to be Chrysler or Stellantis is what we needed there.

Which luxury brand was originally founded by Henry Leland who later founded Lincoln and was named after the founder of the city of Detroit.

(bell chimes) Time.

That will be Cadillac.

This is a multiple choice question.

In nine... Excuse me.

In 2018, Elon Musk launched his first, his personal first generation roadster into space as a dummy payload on the first test flight of his SpaceX heavy-lift rocket.

What was the name of the dummy driver seated in the car?

Was it A, Starman, B, Elon, or C, Neil?

(buzzer beeps) That would be Trey.

- Starman.

- Starman is correct.

What do the letters GT refer to in a vehicles model?

(buzzer beeps) That would be Trey.

- Gran Turismo.

- Gran Turismo, yes.

What American sports car's national museum is in Bowling Green, Kentucky?

(bell chimes) Time.

The Corvette Museum.

One of my brother's favorite places, by the way.

Multiple choice.

Cruise control was invented by a blind engineer in which decade?

Is it A, 1930s, B, 1940s, or C, 1950s?

(buzzer beeps) That would be Sergio.

- The '40s.

- The '40s is correct.

B. Risk and Reward time.

You can risk up to 30 points in 5 point increments on the topic of automobiles or you can pass.

Upper Sandusky, what are you thinking?

- 20.

- 20 points.

What is the oldest continually operating American car brand?

(buzzer beeps) That would be Trey.

- Ford.

- Incorrect.

Buick in operation since 1899.

Negative 20 points for you, but end of round for you as well.

Now things shift over to you, Toledo School for the Arts.

You have two topics to choose from.

Health or cultural celebrations?

- We're going to go for health.

- Here we go.

Health.

Which gram-negative rod-shaped coliform bacterium, normally found in the lower intestine of healthy humans, can be fatal in certain strains, contracted through feces, raw vegetables, or undercooked ground beef?

(buzzer beeps) That would be Owen.

- E. coli?

- E. coli.

Was that not the funnest sounding question ever?

Alright, in geography, which three word phrase is used to describe the material quality of life in a country that is often measured by education, housing, healthcare, and nutrition?

(buzzer beeps) That would be Anthony.

- HDI?

- HDI.

We cannot accept that, we need standard of living.

What type of exercise is designed to improve cardiovascular health and fitness?

Its purpose is to increase oxygenated blood pumped from the heart to muscles, and the correct response begins with the letter A.

(buzzer beeps) That would be Owen.

- Aerobic.

- Aerobic is what we needed there.

Correct.

Moving on.

What is the master gland of the human body?

(buzzer beeps) That would be Owen.

- Thyroid.

- Incorrect.

Pituitary.

The human body has four major blood types.

A, B, AB, and O. Which blood type is the universal donor?

(buzzer beeps) Owen.

- O.

- O is correct.

This type of lipid often called good cholesterol, helps remove fatty deposits from arteries.

(buzzer beeps) That would be Owen again.

- LDL?

- Incorrect.

HDL, high-density lipoprotein Multiple choice question.

This dietary fiber type found in oats and legumes, helps lower LDL cholesterol by forming a gel-like substance in the gut.

Is it A, insoluble fiber, B, cellulose, or C, soluble fiber?

(buzzer beeps) That will be Owen.

- C.

- C is correct.

This trace mineral found in sea food and seaweed is essential for thyroid hormone production.

(buzzer beeps) That would be Anthony.

- Mercury?

- Incorrect.

The correct answer is iodine.

Iodine.

The largest internal organ in your body performing more than 500 functions including filtering blood, storing energy, and producing bile for digestion?

(buzzer beeps) That will be Owen.

- Liver?

- The liver is correct.

Correct.

Risk and Reward time.

The topic you have chosen is health.

Toledo School for the Arts, how much would you like to risk on the topic of health or would you like to pass?

- We'll go with 15.

- 15.

This structure part of the endocrine system regulates circadian rhythm by secreting melatonin.

(buzzer beeps) (bell chimes) In time?

In time.

That would be Owen.

(team whispering) - Kidney.

(chuckles) - Incorrect.

The pineal gland is what we needed there.

Though, valiant effort, both teams, but unfortunately the Risk and Reward got you on both sides.

Let's take a look at our score though.

Let's see, we have Upper Sandusky at 50 points and Toledo School for the Arts now at 85 points.

Still a very close competition where it's anyboody's game.

Stick around.

Category round is coming up next.

Stay tuned.

(upbeat music) (upbeat music) And welcome back to "BGSU Brain Game."

Upper Sandusky, 50 points, Toledo School for the Arts, 85 points.

Would like to welcome a returning member from the first round for Upper Sandusky.

Again, in slot number three, let's welcome back Dawson.

And welcome back the rest of the crew from the previous round.

This is the Category Round, this is where the power shift now a little bit to you, our players.

There are six categories to choose from with questions ranging from 10 to 15 to 20 to 25 and 30 points.

But red alert, shields up.

That's right, deductions start now.

So if you're going for 20, you are risking 20 as well.

There is a double or nothing question hiding in there.

Double the points, no deduction for an incorrect answer, could be a game changer.

You never know in these types of situations.

You may confer before buzzing in and you may steal a question in this round.

Upper Sandusky, since you are trailing with 50 points, the honor of the first selection falls to you.

- [Sergio] We'll do landmarks for 30.

- Landmarks for 30 points.

Identify this famous landmark based on the clues given.

One of the seven wonders of the ancient world, this statue of the Greek sun God Helios was erected on the Greek island of the same name in 280 BC.

(buzzer beeps) That would be Toledo School for the Arts.

Owen.

- The Colossus of Rhodes.

- Colossus of Rhodes is correct.

30 points goes to you and control.

- [Owen] Poetry for 30.

- Poetry for 30 points.

I will give you a clue about poetry, you provide the answer.

Which poetic form follows the rhyme scheme ABAB, CDCD, EFEF, GG?

(bell chimes) Time.

That would be a Shakespearean sonnet.

Let's see.

TSA in control.

- [Owen] Poetry for 25.

- Poetry for 25.

What is the title of the Robert Frost poem that begins "Two roads diverged"?

(buzzer beeps) That will be Upper Sandusky.

Sergio.

- "The Road Not Taken."

- [Host] "The Road Not Taken."

And control goes to Upper Sandusky.

- [Sergio] Poetry for 20.

- Poetry now for 20 points.

American poet known for his poems and short stories involving mystery and the macabre.

(buzzer beeps) That would be Toledo School for the Arts.

Owen.

- Poe?

- Poe is correct.

Back in control is TSA.

- [Owen] Poetry for 15.

- Poetry now for 15 points.

A Japanese poem consisting of 17... (buzzer beeps) That would be Upper Sandusky.

Madelyn.

- Haiku.

- A haiku is correct.

And power shifts once again to Upper Sandusky.

- [Madelyn] Ears and nose for 30.

- Ears and nose for 30 points.

I will give you a clue about the human ear or nose, you name the specific part described.

Connects the middle ear with the back of the throat.

(buzzer beeps) That would be Upper Sandusky.

Madelyn.

- Eustachian tube?

- Correct.

Control stays with Upper Sandusky.

- [Sergio] Ears and nose for 25.

- Ears and nose for 25.

Snail shell shaped... (buzzer beeps) That would be Toledo School for the Arts.

Leah.

- Cochlea.

- The cochlea is correct.

Power shifts again to TSA.

- [Owen] Poetry for 10.

- Poetry now for 10 points.

Repetition of the initial sounds of a word.

(buzzer beeps) That would be Toledo School for the Arts.

Owen.

- Alliteration?

- Correct.

Control stays with TSA.

- [Owen] Landmarks for 25.

- Landmarks now for 25.

Inca citadel located on the mountain ridge... (buzzer beeps) That would be Upper Sandusky, Sergio.

- Machu Picchu.

- Machu Picchu is correct.

Upper Sandusky snatches control again.

- [Sergio] Landmarks for 20.

- Landmarks for 20.

Ivory white marble mausoleum, one of the new seven wonders of the world location.

(buzzer beeps) that will be Upper Sandusky.

Sergio.

- Taj Mahal.

- [Host] Taj Mahal is correct.

In control, Upper Sandusky making a move.

- Landmarks for 15.

- Landmarks for 15.

Prehistoric megalithic structure of vertical standing stones... (buzzer beeps) That would be Upper Sandusky.

Dawson - Stonehenge?

- Stonehenge is correct.

Upper Sandusky takes the lead, maintains control.

- Movies for 30.

- Movies for 30.

Fill in the blank.

I will give you the title of a movie that's missing one word, you provide the missing word.

The Hobbit: The “blank” of Smaug.

(bell chimes) The Desolation of Smaug.

All right, Upper Sandusky, go.

- Movies for 25.

- Movies for 25.

The Grand, blank, Hotel.

(buzzer beeps) That would be Upper Sandusky.

Sergio.

- Budapest?

- Correct.

In control, Upper Sandusky.

- [Sergio] Let's do reversible words for 30.

- Reversible words for 30 points.

An anadrome is a word whose letters can be reversed to spell a different word.

Identify both words forward and back based on the given definitions.

The past participle of the verb "lie" or a metal fastener used to hold wood together.

(buzzer beeps) That would be Upper Sandusky.

Sergio.

- Lied and dyed?

- Incorrect.

TSA, chance to steal.

(bell chimes) Time.

Lain and nail is what we needed there for the correct answer.

Upper Sandusky still in control.

- [Sergio] Ears and nose.

20.

- Ears and nose for 20 points.

Tiny bone in the ear that connects the hammer and stirrup.

(bell chimes) Time.

Anvil is what we needed there.

Upper Sandusky in control.

- [Sergio] Paleontology for 30.

- Paleontology for 30 points.

Identify each of the following terms associated with paleontology.

The first letter of each correct response is provided, and this is our double or nothing question.

Name for fossilized animal dung.

The letter is C.

(bell chimes) Time.

Coprolite is what we needed there.

Upper Sandusky in control.

- [Sergio] Fill in the blanks, movie for 20.

- Fill in the blank, movies for 20.

The Hunger Games: The Ballad of, blank, and... (buzzer beeps) That would be Upper Sandusky.

Sergio.

- Songbirds & Snakes.

- Songbirds & Snakes.

Yes.

In control, Upper Sandusky.

- [Sergio] Same category.

15.

- Same category.

15 points.

Everything, blank, All At Once.

(buzzer beeps) That would be Toledo School for the Arts.

Owen.

- Everywhere.

- Correct.

TSA takes control.

- [Owen] Reversible words for 25.

- Reversible words for 25 points.

To shock with a special gun or food such as cashews.

(buzzer beeps) That would be Upper Sandusky.

Madelyn.

- Nuts and stun.

- Correct.

Upper Sandusky takes back control.

(bell chimes) End of round.

Let's take a look at our score.

We have Toledo School for the Arts, 185.

Upper Sandusky, 220 points.

Still very much anybody's game, and it's all going to come down to the BrainStorm round.

And that's coming up next.

Stay tuned.

(upbeat music) (upbeat music) And welcome back to "BGSU Brain Game."

The synaptic samurais did not disappoint and they do not disappoint.

Toledo School for the Arts, 185, Upper Sandusky, 220 points.

Still anybody's game.

Before moving to our final round, let's welcome back some players.

For Toledo School for the Arts in slot number three, welcome back Liam.

And in slot number one for Upper Sandusky, let's welcome back Trey.

This is the BrainStorm round where you find all the marbles.

That's right.

In this round, it comes down to it all.

At the end, we declare our winner.

In this round, all questions are 20 points, negative 20 points, ouch, for an incorrect answer.

You may confer before buzzing in, but the big thing in this round is there is no stealing.

No stealing in this round.

Upper Sandusky, Toledo School for the Arts, you at home, BrainStorm round starts right now.

First US president to be burned in effigy on the White House lawn.

(bell chimes) Time.

John Tyler.

What was the nickname given to the Watergate burglars?

(bell chimes) Time.

The Plumbers.

American labor organizer who founded the National Farm Workers Association in 1962.

(buzzer beeps) That would be Upper Sandusky, Sergio.

- Cesar Chavez.

- Correct.

The large flat muscle that supports and moves the head and shoulders.

(bell chimes) Time.

Trapezius is what we needed there.

What insect was the first living creature intentionally sent to space?

(bell chimes) Fruit flies.

A type of music characterized by its improvisation and syncopation.

(buzzer beeps) That will be Toledo School for the Arts.

Liam.

- Jazz.

- Jazz is correct.

In regards to the stock market, what does NASDAQ, N-A-S-D-A-Q stand for?

(bell chimes) National Association of Securities Dealers Automated quotations.

The adrenal glands produce... That would be Toledo School for the Arts.

Liam?

- Adrenaline?

- Incorrect.

Blood pressure is what I needed there.

Adjective meaning harmful or poisonous, especially referring to fumes or weeds.

(buzzer beeps) That would be Upper Sandusky.

Sergio.

- Toxic?

- Incorrect.

Noxious is what we needed there.

Bodily system that collects and processes information from the senses.

(buzzer beeps) That will be Toledo School for the Arts.

Liam.

- That nervous system?

- Nervous system is correct.

A philatelist collects what?

(bell chimes) Time.

Stamps.

The results of a division operation.

(buzzer beeps) That will be Toledo School for the Arts.

Liam.

- Quotient?

- Quotient is correct.

What is the only marsupial native to North America?

(buzzer beeps) That will be Upper Sandusky.

Sergio.

- Wombat.

- Incorrect.

Opossum is what we needed there.

The space between two neurons.

(bell chimes) (buzzer beeps) In time?

Not in time.

Synapses.

Let's take a look at our score.

Upper Sandusky, 200, and our winner, 225, Toledo School for the Arts.

Let's give both these teams a big round of applause.

(clapping hands) In the spirit of good sportsmanship, we're going to come around, meet in the middle, shake hands, bump some fists, and we're going to see you at the next "BGSU Brain Game."

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