What is MÃ©niÃ¨res disease? MÃ©niÃ¨res disease describes a set of episodic symptoms including vertigo (attacks of a spinning sensation), hearing loss, tinnitus (a roaring, buzzing, or ringing sound in the ear), and a sensation of fullness in the affected ear. Episodes typically last from 20 minutes up to 4 hours.
Alex Trebek reportedly makes  10 million dollars a year as host of Jeopardy!, and recently renewed his contract until 2018.
According to both Wikipedia and Trebek on the Nerdist episode in question, the current record for most money earned in a single game of Jeopardy! is $77,000. Thatâs impressive, but if a contestant is a combination of incredibly lucky, quick-witted, and quick with the buzzer they could potentially make a lot more.