“France—is that your final answer?” Regis arched an eyebrow.
    A slow exhale. “Yes.”
    “Well, you’re right!” (Applause) “Now, for $500,000—Throughout most of US colonial history, when was New Year’s?”

(A) January 1st
(B) January 2nd
(C) March 25th
(D) December 25th

    “Remember, you’ve still got two lifelines.”
    “I’ll call Mom,” I unconsciously blurted.
    They immediately got her on the line (which was amazing because she’d passed away many years ago.)