Utah
This insect, whose name means "honey-bearing," is Utah's official state insect, reflecting the Beehive State's emphasis on industry.
honey bee
A column or pinnacle of weathered rock. These statue like formations often made of sandstone and found throughout Utah. Rhymes with Voodoo.
Hoodoo
This precious metal, discovered in huge quantities in 1859, is the official state metal of Nevada and gave the state its nickname.
Silver
This mythical creature, symbolizing purity and strength, is Scotland's national animal.
Unicorn
This groundbreaking sitcom, starring Carroll O'Connor as Archie Bunker, tackled controversial social issues and ran from 1971 to 1979.
All in the Family
This massive saltwater body, a remnant of ancient Lake Bonneville, is the largest saltwater lake in the Western Hemisphere.
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Great Salt Lake
A foolish or silly person. Rhymes with scoop.
Nincompoop
This vast alkaline desert flat in northwestern Nevada is famous for land speed records and its blinding white, cracked surface.
Black Rock Desert
Scotland's national dish, made from sheep's heart, liver, and lungs mixed with oatmeal and spices.
Haggis
This 1977 George Lucas film became the highest-grossing movie of its time and launched a massive sci-fi franchise.
Star Wars
Utah became this numbered state in the Union on January 4, 1896.
45th
Mischief, trickery, or playful misbehavior. Rhymes with Shiny Cans.
Shenanigans
This massive engineering feat, completed in 1936, created Lake Mead and is the largest reservoir in the United States by capacity when full.
Hoover Dam
Scottish inventor Logie Baird demonstrated the world's first working of this invention in 1926.
Television
Swedish quartet ABBA won the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest with this hit song, kicking off their global dominance in the decade.
Waterloo
Known for its delicate arches, Utah boasts this many national parks earning it the nickname "The Mighty 5." These are 3 of the 5.
Arches, Bryce Canyon, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, and Zion
Language that is meaningless or hard to understand, often full of jargon. Rhymes with a Godly Book.
Gobbledygook
Because of its quick divorce laws in the early 20th century and rapid admission to the Union, Nevada earned this nickname.
Battle Born
This deepest lake in the British Isles, reaching over 300 meters, is famously associated with a legendary monster.
Loch Ness
his 1977 John Travolta film, featuring a soundtrack with hits by the Bee Gees, is often credited with popularizing disco worldwide.
Saturday Night Fever
Utah is called this "busy" state, symbolized by a beehive on its flag and seal, representing industry and perseverance from its pioneer heritage.
Beehive State
To spend time aimlessly or dawdle. Rhymes with a Low Crag.
Lollygag
This rugged wild horse, often seen roaming the ranges near Reno, is Nevada's official state animal and symbolizes the pioneer spirit.
Mustang
This Scottish author Arthur Conan Doyle wrote the detective series, first appearing in "A Study in Scarlet."
Sherlock Holmes
Released by Atari in 1972, this simple two-paddle ball-bouncing arcade game kickstarted the video game industry.
Pong