5d the cash cab

I enjoy watching TV quiz shows like jeopardy, but my favorite might just be the Cash Cab Show on the Discovery Channel. While I was perusing my Google Reader i discovered that now you can play the cash cab quizzes right from your computer. The beauty of the show for those of you that have not watched it is that someone hails a cab in NY city, and are picked up by the host of the show in a minivan style taxi loaded with hidden cameras. They are asked if they want to participate, and then it is on. They answer questions all the way to their destination, and earn money for correct responses. If they miss three questions they are kicked out wherever they are. There is also a double or nothing bonus question when they arrive at their destination. I have taken some of the quizzes myself, and read some of them to my class. My students enjoy the challenge of the quizzes, and I often get some good teachable moments to discuss the trivia in greater detail. You might want to try it with your class.