I haven't been watching Jeopardy, but this article makes me wish that I had. Ken Jennings has won 22 straight Jeopardy episodes so far.
Jennings's run was made possible by the show's decision last fall to drop the rule that forced champions to retire after five victories. But no one expected this. Prior to Jennings's current streak of 22, the record was seven. Prior to his current cash total of $737,760; the record was $184,900. He's just in a different league. He seems to have no gaps in his knowledge. History. Geography. Science. Literature. Sports. Movies. Music. Languages. He not only knows, he recalls. Under pressure, in the form of a question. He buzzes in to respond while his rivals are still deciphering what's being asked. He wagers aggressively, but never recklessly. It's spooky — in the way that genuine greatness is always spooky. But it's riveting.
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