The Wednesday Quiz is used to come down from recreational use of stimulants

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The Wednesday Quiz, in its third incarnation, is basically the same old weekly game of knowledge, intuition, inductive reasoning, and willingness to risk public embarrassment in a friendly and moderately supportive environment!!  With a minor twist that will probably make it rather difficult at first!  


Traditionally, it is a closed-book quiz.

It is very possible that answers will come out over the weekend.

1. This 1965 ballad has been voted the best pop song of all time on numerous occasions. It is often credited, including by several editions of the Guiness Book of World Records, as being the most-covered song of all time (It obviously isn't -- "Summertime" probably beats it by a factor of ten, for instance -- but still: lots of covers). Although it was written and performed by a single man (with a string backing), it is officially and legally credited to a songwriting duo. Name that tune.

2. Alprazolam is a medication primarily used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.  Out on the street, it is used to come down from recreational use of stimulants. What's its more commonly known trade name?

3. It has been claimed that she is the most influential woman in the world. It has also been claimed that she is the richest African American. No less an authority than Vanity Fair opined that she "arguably has more influence on the culture than any university president, politician, or religious leader, except perhaps the Pope." Who are we talked about here?

4. Who is it that decides whether or not you die in battle, and then -- if it is to be -- leads you to Valhalla?

5. It is almost impossible to spell the name of this staple instrument of Irish folk music, but give it a shot just the same.

6. It's that word that means "the belief that purpose and design are a part of or are apparent in nature." (e.g. "human eyes evolved so that we can have good depth perception," so stated, is a ____________ical argument.)

7. The Czech composer known for his jolly opera The Bartered Bride, the concert staple "The Moldau," and his awesome first name, Bedřich.

8. Here are some previews of upcoming events, according to ____________.

9. First compiled in the 630s, it is divided into 114 suras.

10. It's the director and stars of _____________!

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Put your answers in the comments (with a string backing).