Question

In 2001, one of these objects was found attached to a [emphasize] larger object used by the Victorian prankster Theodore Hook. Orange-red and Prussian blue were used for two types of these objects made (-5[1])in Mauritius in 1847. (15[1]-5[1])A type (15[1])of these objects partly named for their black color were created by Rowland Hill, who frequently feuded with his underling Anthony Trollope. Some of these objects which mistakenly depict a plane upside down are called (*) Inverted (10[1])Jennys. (10[2])A type of these objects similar to non-denominated ones, which remain valid even after prices increase, are called “forever” [these objects]. (10[1])These objects are studied in the field of philately. For 10 points, name these small pieces of paper which must be affixed onto mail sent by post offices. ■END■ (10[1]0[1])

ANSWER: postage stamp [prompt on Penny Black by asking, “What type of object is it?”] (The lead-in is about the world’s first postcard created by Theodore Hook, which he jokingly sent to himself.)
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Buzzes

PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Reilly MelvillePurdue CPurdue B33-5
Braden BoothMissouriSIUE B3715
Ben TytellChicago DMichigan B37-5
Cyrus ZhouWUSTLOhio State B3915
Dennis YangMichigan AChicago B7510
Robert CondronChicago AOhio State A7610
Jacob SimmonsSIUE AOhio State C7610
Nolan JonesPurdue AChicago C9710
Eric YangPurdue BPurdue C12610
Leo TaoMichigan BChicago D1260

Summary

2023 ILLIAC (Cornell)2023-10-21Y4100%25%0%82.75
2023 ILLIAC (Mainsite)2023-10-21Y888%25%25%75.14