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n “Weakest Link” indeed: When asked by host Anne Robinson, “What legendary person rode naked through the streets of Coventry to protest high taxes?” a nervous contestant responded, “Benjamin Franklin.”

The dice game Yahtzee, currently sold by Milton Bradley, has been around since the 1950s. What is the origin of the game’s name?

A) It was first played on a yacht

B) From the Chinese for “dice game”

C) From its inventor, Marvin Yahtz

D) As a rhyme for “potsy” (street hopscotch)

Thursday’s answer: The lyrics of “American Pie,” “Vogue,” “Jack & Diane” and “We Didn’t Start the Fire” all mention 50s film star James Dean.

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