December
The Number 12
Wisconsin
Soda
Worldly New Years Traditions
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Which December event occurred first in history?
The Wright brothers made their first successful Kitty Hawk flight.
Napoleon Bonaparte crowned himself emperor of France.
The United States Bill of Rights was ratified.
Charles Dickens published A Christmas Carol
he United States Bill of Rights was ratified on December 15, 1791
Napoleon Bonaparte crowned himself emperor of France on December 2, 1804
Charles Dickens published A Christmas Carol on December 19, 1843
The Wright
brothers made their first successful flight at Kitty Hawk on December 17, 1903
100
Which term does NOT denote a quantity consisting of 12 items or units?
A. Dozen
B. Hexad
C. XII
D. Duodenary
Hexad
This term refers to a group of six
100
What Appleton Native got his big break on the 1986 film Platoon?
Willem Dafoe
Born on William James Dafoe on July 22, 1955 in Appleton. He chose Willem as his stage name from a nickname given by a friend
100
The name Coca-cola comes from combining parts of what two words that were originally ingredients in the soda/
Coca comes from the cocaine that used to be in the drink
Cola comes from the Kola nut that contained the caffeine within the drink
100
Which US city drops a giant chocolate kiss at midnight on New Year’s Eve?
Hershey, Pennsylvania
Starting on New Years Eve 2004, the town of Hershey, Pennsylvania drops a large kiss to ring in the new year!
200
On December 1, 1913, what advancement did Henry Ford begin that reduced the time it took to build a car from more than 12 hours to under two?
The Assembly Line
While Ford did not create the assembly line, he did make major improvements to the development and usage of the line.
200
In the 1957 film 12 Angry Men, what kind of group were the men in?
Jury
They are jurors in a New York City murder trial. The play was originally written to be a teleplay and was later adapted for stage and film.
200
What famous architect designed the Monona Terrace?
Frank Lloyd Wright
Wright originally proposed a design for a “dream civic center” in 1938. His architectural vision for the City of Madison. After almost 60 years of debate, the building was finally opened its doors on July 18, 1997.
200
What famous soda was orignally named 'Brad's Drink'?
Pepsi
The inventor of Pepsi-Cola was a druggist in North Carolina named Caleb Davis Bradham In 1893. Five years later, Bradham renamed the drink Pepsi Cola because he believed that it helped to stave off indigestion
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In what country do people hoping for a good new year, eat 12 round fruits and wear polka dots?
The Philippines
A platter of 12 round fruits is served at dinner on New Year's Eve to represent the 12 months of the year. The circular shape of the fruit symbolizes coins and money. The tradition is believed to bring good luck and prosperity, and wearing polka dots is said to bring good fortune. Children may also jump when the new year hits to promote growing taller.
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What New Year’s Eve baby grew up to sing songs like “Rocky Mountain High” and “Take Me Home, Country Roads”?
John Denver
Denver was born December 31, 1943, in Roswell, New Mexico. He went on to have four seperate songs hit #1 on billboards hot 100, and win many music awards throughout his career.
300
True or false? The flag of the European Union (EU) is a circle of 12 gold stars on a blue background. The stars represent the number of original member countries in the union.
False
The number of stars has nothing to do with the number of member countries, though the circle is supposed to symbolize their unity.
300
What was the temperature during the famous 'Ice Bowl' on December 31, 1967?
-13 (Wind chill of -48)
The final score was 21-17. With a last second Quarterback Sneak, Bart Starr helped send the Packers a to Super Bowl I.
300
How many different flavors are in Dr. Pepper?
23
The flavors include: Amaretto, Almond, Blackberry, Black licorice, Carrot, Clove, Cherry, Caramel, Cola, Ginger, Juniper, Lemon, Molasses, Nutmeg, Orange, Prune, Plum, Pepper, Root beer, Rum, Raspberry, Tomato, and Vanilla
300
When did the practice of making New Year’s resolutions start?
Over 4,000 years ago!
The first recorded people to set new year pledges are the Ancient Babylonians. They are also credited with being the first civilization to hold recorded celebrations in honor of the new year.
400
December’s zodiac sign Sagittarius is represented by a centaur. The mythical creature is half human and half what?
Can you name December's other zodiac sign?
Horse
December’s other zodiac sign, Capricorn, is a sea goat, which is half goat and half fish.
400
In football, the term 12th man refers to what?
The fans
It is meant to imply that a team’s fans have a potentially significant role in the game, and their support and presence can help drive a team to victory. Texas A&M has actually trademarked the term due to the historical significance with the university.
400
What was the first piece of clothing the Oshksosh B' Gosh sell?
Bib Overalls
Originally intended for skilled laborers, it turned into a company that focused on children clothing. The company's slogan was "Work Clothes for Dad, Play clothes for Sonny"
400
When was the first root beer drink invented?
1876
Pharmacist Charles Elmer Hires was the first to successfully market a commercial brand of root beer. Hires developed his root tea made from sassafras in 1875, debuted a commercial version of root beer at the Philadelphia Centennial Exposition in 1876, and began selling his extract.
400
In what country is it a tradition to jump off a chair at midnight on New Year’s Eve to avoid having bad luck in the new year?
Denmark
When the clock strikes twelve, some Danes follow the more recent tradition of jumping off a chair or sofa and "into the new year." After that, many people go outside and set off amateur fireworks. This symbolizes jumping forward into the new year and leaving the last year behind.
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Clara Barton was born on December 25, 1821. In what war did this educator and nurse assist soldiers?
The American Civil War
Barton founded the Red Cross. Due to the fact that nursing schools were not yet formalized in this era, She never formally studied nursing. Barton was a self-taught nurse.
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What 1967 film about D-Day stars Lee Marvin, Ernest Borgnine, and Charles Bronson?
The Dirty Dozen
The film is about a rebellious U.S. Army major in
World War II who is assigned a dozen convicted murderers to train and lead on an assassination mission
500
What Wisconsin town, has an 'O' every other letter?
Oconomowoc
heT name was derived from Coo-no-mo-wauk, the Potawatomi term for "waterfall"
500
Jolly good is a soda company that started in what Wisconsin town?
Belgium
starting in the 1970s by Krier Foods, the company started as a food preservation company in 1913, canning beets, corn, beans, soups, and spaghetti. It was discontinued in the early 2000s but relaunched in 2016. The relaunch was a tribute to a dream shared by an uncle and nephew.
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In what country is it custom to smash pomegranates for the new year?
Greece
In Greece, they have many new years traditions, one of their most unique traditions is smashing pomegranates for the new year. It is said to bring good luck based on the amount of seeds that spread around the area. The more seeds, the better luck in the new year.