Animals
In 1950 in New Mexico a bear cub was found in a tree after a forest fire had destroyed his home. He became a symbol for forest fire prevention. What is the name of this famous bear?
Smokey Bear
Who is known for inventing the lightning rod after earlier in the year proving that lightning was electricity by flying a kite in a thunderstorm?
Benjamin Franklin (1752)
This state is known as Cotton State, Yellowhammer State
Alabama
The lowdown meant?
the truth; an overview of facts
What is the largest lake completely inside Minnesota?
Red Lake.
Lake Superior is not enclosed in Minnesota, it shares borders with Wisconsin, Michigan, and Ontario. Red Lake is actually two lakes a lower Red Lake and an upper Red Lake
This dog was a major movie star of the 1920's, he made $1000.00 a week and 24 pictures for Warner Bros. He died in 1932. What is the name of this dog?
Rin-Tin-Tin
Instead of being impeached for his part in the Watergate Scandal, this president resigned.
Richard Nixon
Known as the Grand Canyon State
Arizona
Far out meaning ?
Very cool in a weird way
The Mayo Clinic is in which city in Minnesota?
Rochester
What animal has the highest blood pressure?
Giraffe
Which celebration still held annually today in New Orleans, began in Mobile, the capital of the New France colony in Louisiana, in early 1703?
Mardi Gras
This state is known as the Natural State
Arkansas
Out of sight
Very cool in an impressive way
Mall of America is the largest shopping center of the United States. What city of Minnesota is it located in?
Bloomington
What is the biggest rodent? Capybara, chipmunk, chinchilla or common hamster
Capybara
A shooting, at what school, took place in Littleton, CO, killing 14 students dead and leaving one teacher, and 23 students wounded?
Columbine High School
Known as the Nutmeg State, Constitution State
Connecticut
Bad in the 70s also meant something was?
Good; great
Charles Monroe "Sparky" Schulz was born in Minneapolis in 1922 and grew up in nearby St. Paul. Name the most famous dog drawn by Schulz.
Snoopy
Which has the thickest fur of any mammal?
Sea otter
What major holiday was banned in Boston between 1659-1681?
In Boston, between 1659 and 1681, the celebration of Christmas was banned. This ban was enacted by the Massachusetts Bay Colony, reflecting the Puritan beliefs that considered Christmas celebrations to be unscriptural and influenced by pagan traditions. Anyone caught observing the holiday, through activities like feasting or not working, was subject to a fine of five shillings,
Known as the Gem State
Idaho
Hairy eyeball
A disapproving or skeptical look, often associated with narrowed eyes and a glare.
What 1992 sports movie starred Emilio Estevez, was produced entirely in Minnesota, and followed a team of ragtag young Minneapolis athletes?
The Mighty Ducks