| Math & Science | PAIN | Algos is the Greek word for "pain". The psychological problem is also called agliophobia. |
| Entertainment & Food | BROOKS | Comedy writer Mel Brooks was born as Melvin Kaminsky in Brooklyn, New York but took his stage name from his mother's maiden name Brookman, not the city. |
| Literature & Arts | KING | The novella appeared in Stephen King's Different Seasons in 1982. |
| Sports & Games | PHILLIES | The Phillie Phanatic has amused Philadelphia fans with his antics since April 25, 1978 and was inducted into the new Mascot Hall of Fame in 2005. |
| Geography & Nature | SUDAN | At 967,000 square miles, it is the tenth largest country in the world. |
| History & Government | DRACO | The adjective "Draconian" refers to his harsh set of laws, under which even a minor offense could be punished by death. |
Quiz Quilt Answer: CALGON (Fourth letters going up)
In a 1970s television commercial for Calgon water softener, Mr. Lee claims that his laundromat has an "ancient Chinese secret", but Mrs. Lee reveals the truth.
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