A contestant on "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?" had reached the final
>> plateau If she answered the next question correctly, she would win
>> $1,000,000. If she Answered incorrectly, she would pocket only the
>> $32,000 milestone money.
>>
>> And as she suspected it would be, the million-dollar question was no
>> pushover. It was, "Which of the following species of birds does not build
>> its own nest, But instead lays its eggs in the nests of other birds?
>> Is
>> it A) the Condor; B) the buzzard; C) the cuckoo; or
>> D)
>> the vulture?"
>>
>> The woman was on the spot. She did not know the answer. And she was
>> doubly on The spot because she had used up her 50/50 Lifeline and her
>> Audience Poll Lifeline. All that remained was her Phone-a-Friend
>> Lifeline.
>> The woman hoped She would not have to use it because ... Her friend was,
>> well .blonde.
>>
>> She had no alternative. She called her friend and gave her the question
>> and the Four choices. The blonde responded unhesitatingly: "That's easy.
>> The answer Is C: The cuckoo."
>>
>> The contestant had to make a decision and make it fast. She considered
>> Employing a reverse strategy and giving Regis any answer except the one
>> that her Friend had given her. And considering that her friend was a
>> blonde, that would ! Seem to be the logical thing to do.
>>
>> On the other hand - the blonde had responded with such confidence, such
>> Certitude, that the contestant could not help but be persuaded.
>>
>> "I need an answer," said Regis.
>>
>> Crossing her fingers, the contestant said, "C: The cuckoo."
>>
>> "Is that your final answer?" asked Regis.
>>
>> "Yes, that is my final answer."
>>
>> Two minutes later, Regis said, "That answer is . Absolutely correct!!
>>
>> You are now a millionaire!"
>>
>> Three days later, the contestant hosted a party for her family and friends
>> Including the blonde who had helped her win the million dollars.
>>
>> "Jenny, I just do not know how to thank you," said the contestant. "How
>> did you happen to know the right answer?"
>>
>> "Oh, come on," said the blonde "Everybody knows that cuckoos don't build
>> nests. They live in clocks
>>