[Answer] 8. Kentucky: My novels are unique as the titles follow the alphabet. My books are of the mystery genre and I have won several awards for my writing. My central character is Kinsey Millhone.

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "8. Kentucky: My novels are unique as the titles follow the alphabet. My books are of the mystery genre and I have won several awards for my writing. My central character is Kinsey Millhone. "

...1. Rosemary Clooney 2. Sue Grafton 3. Mary Todd Lincoln 4. Naomi Judd Rosemary Clooney was a popular singer and actress of the 1950s. Her number one Billboard hits include "Come On'a My House" (1951), "Half as Much" (1952), "Hey There" (1954), and "This Ole House" (1959). Her most memorable film was "White Christmas" (1954). She suffered from bi-poplar disease much of her life. Although Mary Todd Lincoln is generally associated with Illinois she, like her husband, Abraham Lincoln, was born in Kentucky. Naomi Judd, along with her daughter, Wynonna, were a successful country/western duet winning several Grammies. Her other daughter, Ashley, is a successful actor. Grafton's novels include ""A" is for Alibi", ""B" is for Burglar", ""C" is for Corpse", etc.

[Answer] 1. I know my thyroid is somewhere around -But it does not make a single sound!Can you tell me please,My curiosity appease -Just where might my thyroid be found?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "1. I know my thyroid is somewhere around - But it does not make a single sound! Can you tell me please, My curiosity appease - Just where might my thyroid be found?"

...1. stomach 2. underarm 3. head 4. neck The thyroid is an endocrine gland located in the front of the neck, situated against the larynx and trachea. It is the largest gland in the neck, and it secretes hormones needed for growth and development, and regulates the body's metabolism. Similar in shape to a butterfly, the thyroid is comprised of two lobes connected in the gland's lower half by the thyroid isthmus. Flexible yet strong, the neck supports the head and protects the neural pathways between the brain and the body. In addition to the thyroid, the neck also houses the hyoid bone, the Adam's apple (thyroid cartilage), cricoid cartilage, the external carotid artery and trachea, and several other structures.

[Answer] 2. When you hear my name, you may expect me to be able to hold up the heavens on my shoulders. However, I'm actually a horned beetle common to Malaysia which rarely exceeds 130 mm. What is my name?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "2. When you hear my name, you may expect me to be able to hold up the heavens on my shoulders. However, I'm actually a horned beetle common to Malaysia which rarely exceeds 130 mm. What is my name?"

...1. Gorgon beetle 2. Argus beetle 3. Minos beetle 4. Atlas beetle Although 130 mm is clearly not remarkable in mythological circles, it is in the insect world. The horns possessed by the Atlas beetle are used in fights with other beetles. The larvae of the Atlas beetle are known for their aggression towards other grubs if rivalled for resources and will often fight each other to the death. Once grown, the Atlas beetle can carry up to 4 kg. This is the same as a human being carrying an elephant and a zebra together (from http://www.gedcasserley.saddleworth.net/html/atlas_beetle.html). It is unclear as to whether the beetle was named after the mythological Greek titan or the North African mountain range.

[Answer] 5. My 'Flake' friend Margie is from a southern hemisphere country. General Jan Smuts was the Prime Minister of that country twice. What country?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "5. My 'Flake' friend Margie is from a southern hemisphere country. General Jan Smuts was the Prime Minister of that country twice. What country?"

...1. India 2. Canada 3. Pakistan 4. South Africa General Smuts was the Prime Minister of South Africa on two very separate occasions: 1919-1924 and 1939-1948. He is the only person to have his signature on the treaties that ended both World War I and World War II. He was born in 1870 and died in 1950.

[Answer] 3. My second wife makes this so well I had to marry her! It's a spicy lamb stew cooked slowly in a special pot, with preserved lemon and spices such as cinnamon, saffron, cumin and paprika. I eat this with couscous. What nationality am I?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "3. My second wife makes this so well I had to marry her! It's a spicy lamb stew cooked slowly in a special pot, with preserved lemon and spices such as cinnamon, saffron, cumin and paprika. I eat this with couscous. What nationality am I?"

...1. Congolese 2. Tunisian 3. Moroccan 4. Ghanaian This is a 'tagine' (which is also the name of the 'special pot' mentioned in the question). The fact that it is a stew, and the mention of preserved lemon, indicates a Moroccan rather than a Tunisian tagine.

[Answer] 6. My personal favorite treat consists of a block of ice cream between two graham crackers or cookies. What is this frozen treat called in its basic term?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "6. My personal favorite treat consists of a block of ice cream between two graham crackers or cookies. What is this frozen treat called in its basic term?"

...1. Ice cream cookie 2. Ice cream sandwich 3. Frozen cookie and ice cream 4. Cookie and cream frozen sandwich bar The ice cream sandwich comes in many flavors but my favorite is still vanilla ice cream and chocolate cookies.

[Answer] 7. Of this iTune lady, Eric Clapton sings, "You've got me on my knees" and "I'm begging, darling please...Ease my worried mind." The lady's name is:

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "7. Of this iTune lady, Eric Clapton sings, "You've got me on my knees" and "I'm begging, darling please...Ease my worried mind." The lady's name is:"

...1. Georgia 2. Layla 3. Maria 4. Ilena My iTune of "Layla" is off "The Millennium Collection" CD for Eric Clapton. The song is performed by Derek and the Dominos. I wasn't sure whether to use the band name or Clapton's name in the clue. Probably just as easy either way, eh? My iTune version has about three minutes of singing followed by four minutes of instrumentals.

[Answer] 8. I am the goddess of dawn, and according to Disney, a princess as well. What is my name?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "8. I am the goddess of dawn, and according to Disney, a princess as well. What is my name?"

...1. Abeona 2. Aurora 3. Acis 4. Averna My siblings are Luna, the moon, and Sol, the sun. My children are the Anemoi, the four directions of wind. I asked Zeus to make Tithonus, my lover, immortal. Zeus did it, but I forget to ask for immortal youth as well! Tithonus grew so old and wrinkly that I eventually turned him into a grasshopper.

[Answer] 1. My cousin Stosh called and wants to come and visit with Beauford, but at the moment, his plans are 'up in the air'. What is that?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "1. My cousin Stosh called and wants to come and visit with Beauford, but at the moment, his plans are 'up in the air'. What is that?"

...1. he has several options he must consider 2. he needs to ask his wife Hortense 3. he's going skydiving 4. he's not crazy about seeing Beauford, anyway This one is difficult to track. There seems to be little or no information to the origin of 'up in the air', but it is a common phrase and has been in use in the midwest, at least, for 50 years or more.

[Answer] 6. My ear was bitten off by my opponent in 1997 and had to be reattached. Who am I?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "6. My ear was bitten off by my opponent in 1997 and had to be reattached. Who am I?"

...1. Muhammad Ali 2. Mike Tyson 3. Joe Frazier 4. Evander Holyfield Evander was born in 1962. He was most noted for being the world heavyweight champion four times in a row. His first boxing match was in 1984 at the Madison Square Gardens. On June 28, 1997, during a rematch Evander had with Mike Tyson, both of his ears were bitten by Tyson. In June 2005, Evander danced on the ABC series "Dancing With The Stars" and was eliminated in the third week.

[Answer] 3. I am in my hometown, which happens to be the IT capital of India. It is also a state capital in Southern India. Where am I?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "3. I am in my hometown, which happens to be the IT capital of India. It is also a state capital in Southern India. Where am I?"

...1. Akola 2. Bangalore 3. Pune 4. Chennai Bangalore is one of the metropolitan cities of India. It is famous for its IT industry. It has also been developing at a very fast rate for many years. It is situated in South India and has many landmarks to see.

[Answer] 6. My head is spinning, I can hardly remember who was who and where who was when they did what. So I'm going to make this simple. Who wrote Huckleberry Finn?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "6. My head is spinning, I can hardly remember who was who and where who was when they did what. So I'm going to make this simple. Who wrote Huckleberry Finn? "

...1. Henry James 2. Ernest Hemingway 3. Mark Twain 4. J. R. R. Tolkien Mark Twain - the pen name of Samuel Langhorne Clemens - also wrote 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer', 'The Prince and the Pauper', 'King Arthur's Court' and numerous other novels, short stories and essays. One of America's best-known, and best-loved, writers, Mark Twain set his mark on both the youth of America and the conscience of adults worldwide.

[Ans] Walt Whitman's poem "Oh Captain, My Captain" was written about which President?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Walt Whitman's poem "Oh Captain, My Captain" was written about which President?"

Walt Whitman composed the poem "O Captain! My Captain!" after Abraham Lincoln's assassination in 1865. The poem is classified as an elegy or mourning poem, and was written to honor Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States. The poem was first published in the pamphlet Sequel to Drum-Taps which assembled 18 poems regarding the American Civil War. "O Captain! My Captain!" became one of Walt Whitman's most famous poems. Whitman became so identified with the poem that late in life he remarked, "Damn My Captain...I'm almost sorry I ever wrote the poem."

[Answer] Walt Whitman's poem "Oh Captain, My Captain" was written about which President?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Walt Whitman's poem "Oh Captain, My Captain" was written about which President?"

...Walt Whitman composed the poem "O Captain! My Captain!" after Abraham Lincoln's assassination in 1865. The poem is classified as an elegy or mourning poem, and was written to honor Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States. The poem was first published in the pamphlet Sequel to Drum-Taps which assembled 18 poems regarding the American Civil War. "O Captain! My Captain!" became one of Walt Whitman's most famous poems. Whitman became so identified with the poem that late in life he remarked, "Damn My Captain...I'm almost sorry I ever wrote the poem."

[Answer] 6. Now my taste buds are really humming along, so I've decided to fly to ______ for some pig roasted in an imu, some lomi salmon and some poi. Where am I going?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "6. Now my taste buds are really humming along, so I've decided to fly to ______ for some pig roasted in an imu, some lomi salmon and some poi. Where am I going?"

...1. none of these 2. Alaska 3. Hawaii 4. California Hawaiian luaus have pigs roasted in an imu, or underground oven. The pig is usually wrapped in banana leaves and placed on red hot rocks, then covered with sand. Lomi salmon is a side dish of a tomato salad with diced raw salmon. And poi is a paste made from the root of the taro plant and it is eaten with one's fingers.

[Answer] 1. I'm a cruel dictator, but if you add a former Japanese city to my surname you'll get a starchy crop.

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "1. I'm a cruel dictator, but if you add a former Japanese city to my surname you'll get a starchy crop. "

...1. Pol Aspar 2. Pol To 3. Pol Pot 4. Pol Broc Pol Pot was leader of the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia. An estimated 1 to 3 million people died as a result of his policies. Until 2010 the Ato was an independent city, but it has merged into the city of Yamaguchi. If you put Pot and Ato togehter you get potato. I made up the other names. Broccoli, tomato or asparagus aren't starchy.

[Answer] 5. After removing the pizza from the oven, I start cutting it into slices to serve to my guests. As I cut the pizza with my chef's knife, it drags the ingredients along with it. This is hopeless! I sure wish I had a ...

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "5. After removing the pizza from the oven, I start cutting it into slices to serve to my guests. As I cut the pizza with my chef's knife, it drags the ingredients along with it. This is hopeless! I sure wish I had a ... "

...1. pizza cutter 2. serated edge knife 3. cheese cutter 4. spatula A pizza cutter or pizza wheel has a sharp round blade which pressed down vertically on the cooked pizza. The wheel turns as it is pressed down on the pizza, slicing though the pizza base and toppings, rather than dragging them as you would with the back and forth motion with the knife.

[Answer] 9. Shakespeare, Sonnet 97: 'How like a __________ hath my absence been'

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "9. Shakespeare, Sonnet 97: 'How like a __________ hath my absence been'"

...1. winter 2. autumn 3. summer 4. spring

[Answer] 7. "A lot of people have asked me how short I am. Since my last divorce, I think I'm about $100,000 short." Which vertically challenged actor said that of a divorce settlement?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "7. "A lot of people have asked me how short I am. Since my last divorce, I think I'm about $100,000 short." Which vertically challenged actor said that of a divorce settlement?"

...1. Steven Seagal 2. Robert Redford 3. Clint Eastwood 4. Mickey Rooney Born in 1922, Mickey Rooney 'walked down the aisle' eight times before he was 90, which probably also led him to say "Always get married early in the morning. That way, if it doesn't work out, you haven't wasted a whole day."

[Answer] 7. I wear glasses and a cape. I have a scar on my forehead and go to Hogwarts School. I also like flying on my broomstick. Who am I?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "7. I wear glasses and a cape. I have a scar on my forehead and go to Hogwarts School. I also like flying on my broomstick. Who am I?"

...1. Harry Potter 2. Sabrina the Teenage Witch 3. The Cat in the Hat 4. Professor Snape The Harry Potter books are the best selling children's books ever! If you haven't read them, you should. I'm 32, my mother is 59, my niece is twelve and my nephew is five, and we ALL love the Harry Potter books!