August 8th

Name that dish

100

A) Huevos Rancheros

B) Quiche

C) Eggs Benedict

D) Fried eggs on toast

C) Eggs Benedict

200

A) Tamales

B) Mole

C) Elotes

D) Churros

A) Tamales

300

A) Chitterlings

B) Hot dish

C) Jambalaya

D) Gumbo

D) Gumbo

400

A) Pierogi

B) Samosa

C) Stromboli

D) Dumpling

B) Samosa

500

Pigs in a Blanket

City Nicknames

100

This city is known as Sin City.

Las Vegas

Las Vegas has been called "Sin City" since the early 1900s because of its tolerance for adult entertainment and gambling.

200

This city is known as the Windy City.

Chicago

There are a few theories on why it's called the Windy City, but most believe it's due to the frigid breezes that blow off Lake Michigan and sweep through the city’s streets. 

300

This is the city of Brotherly Love.

Philadelphia

 It's nicknamed the "City of Brotherly Love" because the name Philadelphia comes from the Greek words phileo (love) and adelphos (brother).

 

400

This city is known as Motor City.

Detroit

It became known as Motor City in the early 1900s when it was the global center of the automotive industry.

500

This city is known as Beantown.

Boston

Beantown. refers to the regional dish of Boston baked beans. 

Miscellaneous

100

How many innings are in a professional baseball game?

9

200

What color are Mickey Mouse's shorts?

Red

300

If you wanted braces, what kind of doctor would you visit?

A) Dentist

B) Endodontist

C) Orthopedic surgeon

D) Orthodontist

D) Orthodontist

400

The proper term for baby rabbits is:

A) Bunlets

B) Bunnies

C) Bunnyboos

D) Kittens

D) Kittens

 To avoid confusion with cats, they may also be called rabbit kittens or kits.

500

What is the pigment that gives leaves their green color and absorbs light that is used in photosynthesis? 

A) Phyllo

B) Chlorophyll

C) Chloroform

D) Green cells

B) Chlorophyll

More Miscellaneous

100

In which US state would you most commonly find this guy?

A) Washington

B) Texas

C) California

D) None, it's not real

B) Texas

200

The most eaten fruit in the world is:

A) Bananas

B) Apples

C) Strawberries

D) Watermelons

A) Bananas

300

What sport is this?

A) Competitive roller blading

B) Hockey on wheels

C) Roller derby

D) Figure skating 

C) Roller derby

400

The idiom "fall through the cracks" means what?

A) Inferior quality

B) To be overlooked

C) Broken beyond repair

D) Deep fried dough

B) To be overlooked

500

Where is the Dollywood amusement park located?

A) Tennessee

B) Texas

C) California

D) Florida

A) Tennessee

In 1986 Dolly Parton became co-owner of a theme park which was then re-branded "Dollywood".

This Week in Group

100

What Anishinaabe being represents the value of Honesty?

Gichi-Sabe.

A sacred giant and spirit protector in Anishinaabe (Ojibwe) tradition who represents the teaching of honesty (gwayakwaadiziwin). He walks among the people to remind them to live a true, upright life. 

200

What are the 4 parts of the medicine wheel?

Spiritual/Social, Emotional, Physical, Mental 

300

Before harvesting sage, what should we do and why?

Put an offering and prayer down: tobacco 

Prayers are often for gratitude, asking permission, and requesting the plant be used for healing 

400

Name 2 uses for sage medicine?

Smudging: Prayer, purify mind, body, & spirit

Sweat Lodges: Sage leaves are steeped for cleansing washes, spread on lodge floors 

Tea: Colds and Coughs 

Essential Oil: Mood Support, Freshen Air

Sage Salve: Joint Pain, topical antimicrobial ointment

Freshen Breath: Hygiene and Deodorizing

500

Why is learning about and monitoring blood pressure important? 

- Early Detection 

        -Finds hidden spikes or chronic high blood                 pressure before damage happens to your                 heart, brain, or kidneys.

-Can prevents severe health emergencies like:

        -heart attacks

        -strokes