Sports Mix
In hockey, what is it called when you slam an opposing player who has the puck?
A check
What is the name for a layer of rubber chip-like material designed to conserve soil moisture, reduce weed growth, and improve soil health?
Mulch
What is the tube on the end of a shoelace called?
An aglet
Name 2 of the 5 basic tastes
Sweet, Sour, Salty, Bitter, Umami (or savory)
In which order do the three ghosts from Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" appear?
Past, Present, Future
Trick question. There is no limit
What is a banana classified as botanically?
A berry
Which wrestling move shares its name with a laundry drying tool?
Clothsline
Which food did the United States Supreme Court rule that it should be classified as a vegetable, even though it's botanically defined as a fruit?
Tomato
In the song "Winter Wonderland," what do we call the snowman? (His Name)
Parson Brown
Which of the following is not an Olympic sport
Cricket
Judo
Handball
Equestrian Dressage
Cricket
What do garden gnomes represent?
good luck, as well as nature, fertility, and serve as protection to a garden
What is the most expensive clothing brand in the world?
Gucci
What does “Al dente” translate to?
“To the tooth”
What country is the poinsettia native to?
Mexico and/or Guatemala
How many steps can be taken in the NBA with the ball without dribbling?
2 steps
Where is the Venus fly trap native to?
North and South Carolina?
A deerstalker is a type of what?
Hat
Which of these are not classified as nuts?
Chestnut
Peanut
Walnut
Pecan
Peanuts
This real-life department store is the setting for the movie "Miracle on 34th Street"
Macy's
In baseball, what is it called when the pitcher does an illegal motion on the mound?
A balk
How much water can a saguaro cactus store?
Over 1,000 gallons
How many gallons can a 10-gallon hat hold?
About 3/4 of a gallon
What condiment was used for its medicinal qualities in the 1800s?
Ketchup
The French word “Noel” is often used around Christmas, but what was its original meaning in Latin?
Birth/To be born