I think we might be unique (or spoiled?) in
Illinois in that we allow 30 seconds to answer a math
tossup. I've also observed--and am thus curious as to why
there are so few math questions at the college level
and at many national tournaments (Panasonic is the
exception, VERY difficult math and science calculation
questions are the norm there)--that many quiz bowlers
consider math and science the "aristocracy" of subjects:
an incorrect, printed answer in the humanities will
barely receive any mention, whereas an incorrect math
answer can ignite a small war. . .