Animals
This bird, often associated with wisdom, is active at night.
What is an owl?
This 1977 movie introduced audiences to a galaxy far, far away.
What is Star Wars?
This athlete has won the most Olympic gold medals in history.
Who is Michael Phelps?
This is what the initials HOV stand for.
What is High Occupancy Vehicle?
This MnDOT-operated pavement research facility includes a 3.5‑mile I‑94 mainline, the original I‑94 westbound alignment, and a 2.5‑mile low‑volume loop.
What is MnROAD?
This reptile can change its skin color to blend into it's surroundings.
What is a chameleon?
This animated movie follows the Parr family, who are secretly superheroes.
What is "The Incredibles"?
This is the name of the trophy awarded to the winner of the NFL Super Bowl.
What is the Vince Lombardi Trophy?
The name of Forest Gump's first fishing boat.
Who is Jenny?
With more than 80 unique “cells,” this system allows MnROAD to study pavement performance under real traffic and Minnesota weather.
What are MnROAD test cells?
This amphibian can survive without food for up to 10 years.
What is a salamander?
This singer is known as the "King of Pop" and released the album Thriller.
Who is Michael Jackson?
This basketball player is known as "His Airness" and played for the Chicago Bulls.
Who is Michael Jordan?
This 2019 film starring Matt Damon and Christian Bale features not one but two transportation brands in the film title.
What is "Ford vs. Ferrari"?
Nearly 5,000 electronic sensors help researchers measure pavement load response, environmental conditions, and structural performance.
What is MnROAD’s instrumentation system?
This underwater creature has three hearts and blue blood.
What is an octopus?
Who plays lawyer turned youth hockey coach Gordon Bombay in The Mighty Ducks franchise?
Emilio Estevez
This is the name of the competition where athletes compete in ten different track and field events.
What is the decathlon?
A comedy starring Steve Martin, trying to get home for Thanksgiving.
What was Planes, Trains, and Automobiles?
This recycled material, commonly used in agriculture, has also been investigated for its application in pavement modifications at MnROAD.
What is recycled asphalt pavement (RAP) or recycled shingles?
This is the only mammal capable of true flight.
What is a bat?
This stringed instrument is played with a bow and is a key part of orchestras.
What is a violin?
This is the only sport played on the moon.
What is golf?
This 1997 film of failed transportation won 11 Academy Awards.
What is "Titanic"?
MnROAD is one of the largest full-scale accelerated pavement testing facilities in the world.
What is MnROAD’s status among pavement test tracks?