Accounting Facts
The FBI
This mountain is the highest peak east of the Mississippi
Mount Mitchell (6,684 ft above sea level)
The largest privately-owned home in America
The Biltmore Estate
35 bedrooms, 43 bathrooms, 3 kitchens, and an indoor pool.
The Lion King
The show covered $1, 539, 318, 552 in total, and earned the 3rd spot in the most Broadway performances since its launch on Nov. 13, 1997.
Al Capone was finally convicted of this accounting related crime and sent to prison in 1931
Tax evasion
How many species of fungi have been recorded by scientists in the great Smoky Mountains
a)500
b) 1,400
c) 2,200
d) 3,000
d) 3,000
Name one box office film that was filmed at least partially in the Asheville area.
Bonus points for naming additional films!
Last of the Mohicans
The Fugitive
Hannibal
Nell + Forrest Gump
Dirty Dancing
The Hunger Games trilogy
The most widely spoken language in the world
Mandarin
This is true when counting the native speakers only. There are a total of 1.3 billion speakers.
Luca Pacioli
This hiking trail crosses North Carolina from east to west and is marked by a white circle.
the Mountains to Sea trail
How many wineries are within 15 miles of Asheville?
a) 5
b) 10
c) 15
d) 20
C) 15
Plus countless breweries!
Scoobert Doo
The Accounting Hall of Fame is located at this midwestern university.
The Ohio State
This is the word/phrase for the longest day of the year
Summer solstice
The number of state parks and national parks near Asheville
8
2009
This popular chewy candy was invented in 1928 by accountant Walter Deimer.
Bubblegum
A type of historic destination along the Blue Ridge Parkway, this early tavern was also called:
a) Inn
B) Ordinary
C) Pubhouse
D) Public House
B) Ordinary
Early taverns were also known as “ordinaries.” These places offered travelers food, entertainment, and a place to stay for the night. At the Peaks of Otter (Milepost 85.6), you can explore Polly Wood’s Ordinary, “which served as the area’s first lodging starting in the 1830s.”
What makes the blue in the Blue Ridge Mountains?
A chemical called isoprene which is released from trees
One of the most popular waterfalls in the Blue Ridge Mountains is located on the parkway in an area that some call the Grand Canyon of the Southern Appalachians. What is the name of this waterfall?
a) Crabtree Falls
b) Linville Falls
c) Glassmine Falls
d) White Rock Falls
Located at Milepost 316, Linville Falls is one of the most popular, and impressive, falls.