Duke Energy
North Carolina
New Year's Resolutions
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Classic Children's Books
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Founder of Duke Energy

Who is James B Duke?

100

Over 200 million pounds of these versatile vegetables are harvested in North Carolina each year—many of which end up as a crispy snack.

What are potatoes?

100

Lace up your sneakers, hit the gym, or finally use that yoga mat collecting dust.

What is Exercise More?

100

During the Civil War, this city served as the capital of the Confederacy — and today it remains the capital of this neighboring state.

What is Richmond?

100

This teddy bear lives in the Hundred Acre Woods with his friends.

Who is Winnie the Pooh?

200

Doris Duke kept two unusual summer residents at Rough Point — Princess and Baby — both belonging to this species.

What is Camel?

200

Four freshmen from this university catalyzed a nationwide sit‑in movement by refusing to leave a segregated lunch counter in 1960. 

What is North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University?

200

Many people set this goal after holiday feasts—often involving fewer sweets and more salads.

What is Lose Weight/Eat Healthier?

200

This capital city rose from the ashes after being burned in 1864 and is now home to the world’s busiest airport.

What is Atlanta?

200

This is the adjective used in the story to describe the items Goldilocks preferred, including the last bowl of porridge and Baby Bear's bed. 

What is "Just Right"?

300

"Hang a Pot" is lineman lingo for installing this on a pole.

What is a Transformer?

300

Fantasia Barrino, Scotty McCreery, and Caleb Johnson — all took home the title on this hit reality singing competition.

 

What is American Idol?

300

Keeping what you have rather than spending it on unnecessary things

What is Save Money?

300

Originally established by the Spanish in 1609, this southwestern city is the oldest U.S. state capital. 

What is Sante Fe?

300

This book teaches about a week in the life of a ravenous larva. 

What is the Very Hungry Caterpillar?

400

Anchored by the strategic priorities of Reliability, Modernization, Decarbonization, Value, Load Growth, and Constructive Outcomes, this initiative defines the company’s vision for the next era of energy.

What is Building a Smarter Energy Future?

400
Although larger than life on the big screen, this native plant's natural habitat is limited to about 100-mile radius of Wilmington. 

What is the Venus Flytrap?

400

Climb the career ladder or shine during annual reviews

What is Improve Job Performance/Find a New Job?

400

Famous for its live‑music scene and a pink‑granite capitol building that is taller than the U.S. Capitol

What is Austin?

400

This classic features a boy's imaginary trip to an island inhabited by monsters after he is sent to bed without dinner. 

What is Where the Wild Things Are?

500

Home to the oldest Hydro Station, this river, was harnessed through a system of lakes and dams to initially generate electrical power in 1904.

What is the Catawba River?

500

In 2025, Thomas Dambo brought his ‘Trail of a Thousand’ of these to North Carolina, including a 65-foot-long one in Charlotte named Big Pete."

What is a troll?

500

Sunday dinners, weekend trips, or quality time to strengthen bonds

What is Spend More Time with Friends and Family?

500

Mark Twain and his neighbor Harriet Beecher Stowe both lived in this capital city known for its high concentration of literary talent.

What is Hartford?

500

This book explores themes of environmental interaction and involuntary migration when the town is plagued with freak storms of giant food. 

What is Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs?

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