Question

In this country, divers can view a porcelain statue of a woman riding a unicorn called “The Lady” by diving into the wreck of the SS President Coolidge. This country’s national dish, which consists of a paste of taro, yam, banana, and breadfruit baked in banana leaves, is known as lap-lap. A tomb on this country’s island of Eretoka (15[1])features a UNESCO World Heritage Site centered around the burial ground of chief Roi Mata. Jimmy Stevens led this country’s (15[1])Nagriamel movement which fought the (15[1])(*) Coconut (10[1])War in an attempt to win (10[1])independence (-5[1])for its largest island, Espiritu Santo. The tradition of gol, or land diving, is practiced on this country’s island of Pentecost. This country’s Tanna Island is home to cargo cults that worship Prince Phillip and a US (-5[1])serviceman (10[1])known as John (10[1])Frum. (10[1])For 10 points, name (-5[1])this Pacific Island country whose capital is Port Vila. (0[1])■END■ (10[1])

ANSWER: Vanuatu [or New Hebrides]
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2023 Chicago Open08/05/2023Y1090%30%30%103.78

Buzzes

PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Nick JensenThe Catastrophic Implosion of Packet SubThe anti-STOON-dahl cabal (the tall Keyal et al.)5815
Kenji Shimizuremembrance of lost timeTeach Us to Outgrow Our Ladness7815
Jason GolfinosSaint Peter Andre 3000Team Name Think Detail8315
Eric MukherjeeCurse you, Periplus the Platypus!Romanos IV Diogenes’ Macaroni Grill8410
Jordan BrownsteinThe Plague (anime)" was redirected to: "Oran High School Host ClubBHSU9010
Chris SimsThe Canadianswave2: trimming membership codes 9655377758gp91-5
Doug SimonsQuasicrystal Silence[moderator voice] yes that is so tenpointscore! is your team feeling bonuspilled?128-5
Mitch McCullarDon't be Afraid, the Clown's Afraid TooHang et al., Robert Browning12910
Kevin WangI would prefer not toIn Search of Things Past13210
Alexander Nerowave2: trimming membership codes 9655377758gpThe Canadians13310
Ali HamzehI prefer really not to speak. If I speak I’m in big troubleEvans Hall destruction awaiters137-5
Michael CoatesEvans Hall destruction awaitersI prefer really not to speak. If I speak I’m in big trouble1460
Conor Thompson[moderator voice] yes that is so tenpointscore! is your team feeling bonuspilled?Quasicrystal Silence14710