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Omaha is known as the birthplace of one of Caitlin’s favorite sandwiches, the Reuben. What establishment created this sandwich?
The Blackstone Hotel
The teddy bear was named after this prominent historical figure when a toymaker heard how the president had saved the life of a bear cub.
Theodore Roosevelt
Who is Ellen DeGeneres married to?
Portia de Rossi
Which US state was first to legalize recreational cannabis?
Washington
This Marquette legend carried his team to the 2003 Final Four round against Kentucky, later becoming an NBA superstar.
Dwayne Wade
Omaha native Conor Oberst released his first album under what band name in 1998? Since then this band has been a mainstay of Saddle Creek Records.
Bright Eyes
A long-running, ironic internet meme jokingly suggested that Ted Cruz was secretly what infamous serial killer?
The Zodiac Killer
Recently, Brooklyn Beckham posted a statement dragging his mother, Victoria Beckham, for ruining his wedding by dancing on him inappropriately after what famous singer called him and his mom up to the dance floor?
Marc Anthony
What popular 2005 TV series features a character named Nancy Botwin running a cannabis operation?
Weeds
This Creighton sharpshooter was a three-time First Team All-American and set an NCAA record with 13 career games scoring in double figures before debuting his NBA career with the Chicago Bulls.
Doug McDermott
After a delicious meal at the Alpine Inn, patrons are encouraged to toss their leftovers to these furry creatures.
Raccoons
Theodore Robert Bundy was an American serial killer who kidnapped, raped, and murdered dozens of young girls between 1974 and 1978. How many times did he successfully escape prison?
Twice
Exactly how many days was Kim Kardashian married to NBA player Kris Humphries before filing for divorce?
72 days
In the 1920’s and 1930’s, this slang term was used to refer to marijuana users long before it was referenced in Harry Potter to identify those born into non-magical families.
Muggles
Before Creighton joined the Big East in 2013, they were a member of this conference, known for the catchy name “Arch Madness” referring to their men’s basketball tournament in St. Louis.
Missouri Valley Conference
In what year did Omaha begin hosting the College World Series?
1950
Theodor Geisel, a famous rhyming children’s author, adopted this pen name to maintain anonymity and honor his father’s wish for him to earn a doctorate.
Dr. Seuss
In 2006, this actress married Kid Rock aboard a yacht in St. Tropez while wearing only a bikini. They were divorced 4 months later, as she stated she knew the marriage was “doomed from day one.”
Pamela Anderson
“Puff the Magic Dragon” a song sung by this famous 1960’s musical group is widely rumored to be about marijuana, even though writers insist it was written about the innocence of childhood.
Peter, Paul, and Mary
Marquette won its only national championship under legendary coach Al McGuire in what year?
1977
The world’s longest hole-in-one took place in 1965 in Omaha and still holds the record at 447 yards. Which golf course did this magnificent feat take place?
Miracle Hills
Ted Danson is famously known for his role as Sam Malone on the iconic sitcom Cheers (1982-1993). In 1995, he married this actress who is most famously known for her performances in What’s Eating Gilbert Grape (1993), Stepbrothers (2008), and Elf (2003).
Mary Steenburgen
Angelina Jolie and Billy Bob Thornton were married from 2000-2003 and famously wore this oddly specific matching jewelry item as a romantic gesture.
Necklaces containing vials of each others blood
Las Vegas magician Ben Zabin created this themed magic show, designed to blend illusions with marijuana culture.
Smokus Pocus
How many different Big East teams have made the Final Four while members of the conference since 2000?
6 (Syracuse, Georgetown, Villanova, Louisville, West Virginia, UConn)