Close Calls
The Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors were tied 89-89 for nearly three minutes near the end of the fourth quarter in Game 7 of the 2016 NBA Finals before this Cavs player made a 3-point shot that ultimately helped spur the Cavs on to victory.
Who is Kyrie Irving?
This cereal brand uses the slogan "Breakfast of Champions" and often places famous athletes on their boxes.
What is Wheaties?
These two innovators in the study and implementation of electricity used differing forms of electrical currents, with one eventually becoming much more widely adopted than the other.
Who are Thomas Eddison and Nikola Tesla?
Jennifer Lawrence joined the Barbie community in 2013, when Mattel released a Barbie of this character from the Hunger Games franchise.
Who is Katniss Everdeen?
A visit to this U.S. national park would afford you the opportunity to see hundreds of geysers, including Old Faithful Geyser, in addition to waterfalls, canyons, and lakes.
What is Yellowstone National Park?
In 2013, the Iron Bowl saw this #4-ranked team upset two-time defending national champions and #1-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide when they returned a missed field goal 109 yards for the game-winning touchdown as time expired.
Who are the Auburn Tigers?
Originating from France, this food item is very thin and can be eaten as breakfast or as a desert and is typically paired with fruit.
What is a crepe?
These two countries were major players in the "Cold War," a decades-long geopolitical rivalry that nearly erupted into a nuclear war on more than one occasion.
Who are the United States and Soviet Union?
As if being crowned queen of England in 2023 wasn't enough, this person was honored in 2024 with a one-of-a-kind Barbie as part of their recognition for International Women's Day.
Who is Queen Camilla?
A person interested in World War II history may be inclined to visit this U.S. state to see the Pearl Harbor National Memorial, in addition to the beautiful beaches.
What is Hawaii?
Game 7 of the 2004 ALCS saw this team beat the New York Yankees 10-3, which completed their comeback from a 3-0 deficit in the series and propelled them to the World Series, which they won, ending an 86-year championship drought.
Who are the Boston Red Sox?
Originating from Italy, this type of bread is aptly named because of its resemblance to a slipper and is known for having a crispy brown crust and soft, chewy interior with irregular holes.
What is ciabatta bread?
Known as the "Battle of the Blues," the college basketball rivalry between these two teams dates back to the 1920s.
Who are the Duke Blue Devils and North Carolina Tar Heels?
This celebrated country star and global music icon had a Barbie created for them in 2024, modeled after their "Man! I Feel Like a Woman" music video outfit.
Who is Shania Twain?
This subrange of the Appalachian Mountains stretches for 550 miles across several states and is characterized by a distinctive blue hue, prompting a very fitting nickname.
What are the Blue Ridge Mountains?
After being down 28-3 in the 2017 Super Bowl, this team had a 25-point second half comeback and eventually won 34-28 in the first overtime game in Super Bowl history.
Who are the New England Patriots?
This standard breakfast food has its ancient origins in Greece but has more commonly become associated with Belgium.
What are waffles?
These two political rivals were both highly influential during the founding of the United States. One of them served as the first U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, and the other served as the third Vice President. Their rivalry ended in a duel in 1804.
Who are Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton?
This British rock star had a Barbie made after them in 2020 in commemoration of their iconic 1975 concert at Dodger Stadium, which was also featured in their biopic, Rocketman.
Who is Elton John?
This Parkside pastor has a varied past, which includes being a professional musician, an appointment to West Point, running a successful sports magazine, and roughly 30 years in pastoral ministry.
Who is Mickey Aquilino?
In game 7 of the 2019 Eastern Conference Finals, this Toronto Raptors player hit a fade-away 3-pointer from the corner which bounced four times on the rim before going through the net, advancing Toronto onto the NBA Finals, which they eventually won for their first championship in franchise history.
Who is Kawhi Leonard?
This bread dates back to Fertile Crescent and Ancient Egypt and has some modern starters that have been continuously maintained for over 150 years, in addition to a revived yeast from ancient Egypt that is over 4,500 years old.
What is sourdough?
These two teams have played each other 12 times in the NBA Finals, first in 1959 and most recently in 2010.
Who are the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers?
A Barbie released in 2019 was modeled after this person, dressed as their alter-ego "Ziggy Stardust" in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of their hit single "Space Oddity."
Who is David Bowie?
This Parkside member once completed the Cannonball Run, a (technically illegal) cross-country speed driving challenge. While no longer speeding in cars, you can often find him today maintaining tempo for the worship team.
Who is Doug Tabbutt?