STRANGE THINGS
What product does Volkswagen sell that outperforms their automobiles?
Currywurst sausage - Made in-house by a Volkswagen-employed butcher.
What is Dolly Parton’s theme park in Tennessee called?
Dollywood
Besides flour, what is the main ingredient in pie crust?
Fat (butter, lard, etc.)
The origin of the Hawaiian-sounding name “Aloha” is disputed and might have been down to a post office mistake. Which West Coast state is the mysteriously monikered locale in?
Oregon
What kind of bees recognize human faces?
Honeybees
Which country artist was known as ‘The Man in Black’?
Johnny Cash
What fillings are in a typical mince pie?
Mincemeat and dried fruit
What is the northernmost U.S. National Park? Located in Alaska, this national park lies entirely within the Arctic Circle.
Gates of the Arctic
Which states are the only US states that the carnivorous Venus fly trap is native to?
North Carolina and South Carolina–specifically a coastal plain in between the two states.
What is the name of the famous country music venue in Nashville?
Ryman Auditorium
What’s a popular topping for a Key Lime Pie?
Whipped Cream
There are five states that make up the West Coast. Three are Washington, Oregon, and California. Name the other two in alphabetical order.
Alaska and Hawaii
How many spikes are in the Statue of Liberty's crown?
Seven, to represent the seven continents and seas of the world.
What year did the Grand Ole Opry start broadcasting?
1925
Which savory pie from Britain is made of potatoes and meat?
Shepherd's Pie
What is the name of the iconic Hawaiian instrument that is often played alongside hula dancing?
Ukulele
There are two countries named after women. Which ones are they?
St. Lucia and Ireland
Who is the most awarded female country performer in history?
Reba McIntire
Which popular song by Don McLean references a pie in its lyrics?
American Pie
Established on November 11, 1926, and stretching 2,448 miles across the United States, what famous highway is also known as the Will Rogers Memorial Highway?
Route 66