Ballard or Bullshit?
A man once built a Viking-style longship in his backyard and sailed it through the Ballard Locks.
✅ Ballard – Yep, a local man actually did this!
What does the term “equinox” mean in Latin?
Equal night (from aequus = equal and nox = night)
Which Seattle-based company recently announced a marketing partnership with the Seattle Mariners, becoming the team's first official jersey sleeve partner?
Nintendo
How many grapes does it take to make a single bottle of wine? (give a range)
600-800 grapes
This grunge icon traded his guitar for a paddle and now dominates the courts of the Pacific Northwest’s fastest-growing sport, invented on a small island near Seattle.
Kurt Cobainbridge
(Kurt Cobain + Bainbridge Island)
A Norwegian king once visited Ballard and was given a ceremonial key to the neighborhood.
❌ Bullshit – Norwegian royalty have visited Ballard, but no official key exchange happened.
In Greek mythology, the return of which goddess from the underworld symbolizes the arrival of spring?
Persephone
What two songs from the Wizard of Oz world were performed at the 97th Oscars on March 2nd, 2025?
Over the Rainbow and Defying Gravity
Which country drinks the most wine per capita?
The Vatican
Seattle’s NHL team is taking to the skies—this time, instead of dominating the ice, they’re splashing down in Lake Union aboard a fleet of seaplanes.
Seattle Krakenmore Air
(Seattle Kraken + Kenmore Air)
A rogue goat once wandered into a Ballard coffee shop, causing a temporary panic among patrons.
✅ Ballard – This actually happened. No one knew where it came from!
What famous ancient site in England aligns with the sunrise on both the Spring and Fall Equinoxes?
Stonehenge
Which U.S. state signed a bill making the firing squad its primary method of execution on March 12, 2025?
Idaho
Why do we clink glasses when toasting?
It originally started as a way to prove drinks weren’t poisoned—people would splash their drinks into each other’s cups.
This Seattle sports team is stepping up its game with a new strategy: aggressive hand-clapping, high-energy yelling, and maybe even a few surprise Windows updates.
Mariners BaseBallmer
(Mariners Baseball + Steve Ballmer)
The original idea for the "Keep Ballard Boring" bumper sticker came from a disgruntled bartender tired of tech workers.
✅ Ballard – Yep, a bartender created it as a reaction to the influx of tech workers.
The Persian New Year, Nowruz, begins on the spring equinox. What does Nowruz translate to in English?
New Day
Which commercial company became the first to successfully land on the Moon without technical issues on March 2, 2025?
Firefly Aerospace
What bizarre ingredient did ancient Romans use to sweeten their wine?
Lead
Once infamous for an unfortunate acronym, this Seattle transit line now claims it’s rebranded—yet somehow, it still takes an unexpected detour from Amazon’s HQ to a quiet beachfront park where commuters can reflect on their life choices.
South Lake Union Street Carkeek Park
(South Lake Union Streetcar + Carkeek Park)
A Ballard bar once tried to create an "Authentic Seattle Experience" by charging a $5 cover fee and then ignoring you for 20 minutes.
✅ Ballard – The bar King’s Hardware actually did this as a joke.
On which two planets would you experience an equinox approximately every six months due to their nearly perfect 0-degree axial tilt?
Mercury and Jupiter
Which Washington state city council is reconsidering the nomination of a trans member after discovering her OnlyFans account?
Lynnwood City Council
Fortified wines have added alcohol to increase its strength and shelf life. What alcohol is typically added to fortify wine?
Bonus Question: at what ABV is wine considered fortified?
Brandy
Bonus: 16%
A common Seattle phrase on a clear day + apparel company headquartered in Seattle
The Mountain is Outdoor Research
(The Mountain is Out + Outdoor Research)