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Happy Sunday! Earlier this week, nearly two-thirds of Tightrope players stumbled when we asked this question: Greek mythological adventurer Jason was said to have crossed the Black Sea to the land of Colchis, in what modern-day country? A. Georgia B. Iran C. Hungary D. Croatia Perhaps the following factoid will help you complete your heroic redemption: The second-largest city in the country in question is Batumi, situated on the coast of the Black Sea. In 2007, to emphasize its connection to the famous story, Batumi unveiled a statue of the Colchis princess (and later wife of Jason), Medea, holding the Golden Fleece. Check further down in this email for the right answer!


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Happy Sunday! Earlier this week, nearly two-thirds of Tightrope players stumbled when we asked this question: Greek mythological adventurer Jason was said to have crossed the Black Sea to the land of Colchis, in what modern-day country? A. Georgia B. Iran C. Hungary D. Croatia Perhaps the following factoid will help you complete your heroic redemption: The second-largest city in the country in question is Batumi, situated on the coast of the Black Sea. In 2007, to emphasize its connection to the famous story, Batumi unveiled a statue of the Colchis princess (and later wife of Jason), Medea, holding the Golden Fleece. Check further down in this email for the right answer!
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June 07, 2026

Happy Sunday! Earlier this week, nearly two-thirds of Tightrope players stumbled when we asked this question: 

 

Greek mythological adventurer Jason was said to have crossed the Black Sea to the land of Colchis, in what modern-day country?

A. Georgia

B. Iran

C. Hungary

D. Croatia

 

Perhaps the following factoid will help you complete your heroic redemption: The second-largest city in the country in question is Batumi, situated on the coast of the Black Sea. In 2007, to emphasize its connection to the famous story, Batumi unveiled a statue of the Colchis princess (and later wife of Jason), Medea, holding the Golden Fleece.

 

Check further down in this email for the right answer!

Tightrope / DAILY TRIVIA GAME

In 1582 Pope Gregory XIII’s calendar reforms went into effect, adding 10 days to the calendar originally organized by what historical figure?

a
Julius Caesar
b
Henry VIII
c
Charlemagne
d
Alexander the Great
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NOUN: "a playing card carrying the figure of a soldier or servant"
4 letters
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The correct answer is A. Georgia! Georgia is the only one of the answer choices that borders the Black Sea.

 

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