This Italian cheese, often grated over pasta, has a hard, grainy texture and is aged for at least 12 months.
What is parmesan? Due to its high nutritional value and long shelf life, Parmesan cheese has been consumed by astronauts in space, even being considered an official "space food" by NASA.
This small, vibrant songbird, known for its bright yellow plumage in summer, is the official state bird of New Hampshire.
What is the purple finch? Purple finches were once kept as caged birds because of their pleasing song. Purple finches have a strong conical bill that they use to split open seeds and crush flower buds.
This country holds the record for the most lightning strikes in one place
What is Venezuela? Venezuela’s Lake Maracaibo experiences nearly 1.2 million strikes per year.
"Don't stop believin' / Hold on to that feelin' / ..."
What is "Streetlights, people"? (Journey – "Don't Stop Believin'")
I’m tall when I’m young, and I’m short when I’m old. What am I?
What is a candle?
This creamy French cheese, known for its bloomy white rind, has a rich, buttery flavor and pairs well with fruit and bread.
What is brie? Brie has been enjoyed by royalty since at least the 8th century. Brie has been called the "Queen of Cheeses" and the "King of Cheeses".
Often seen soaring over lakes and rivers, this large bird of prey has a distinctive white head and tail, making it one of America’s most iconic birds.
What is bald eagle? Bald eagles are believed to live 30 years or longer in the wild. They mate for life, building huge nests in the tops of large trees near rivers, lakes, and other wetlands. The adults will often return to the same nest year after year making additions to the nest each year.
This household pest was the unfortunate subject of a record-breaking feat when a man in Australia ate 35 of them in one minute.
What are cockroaches?
"Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? / ..."
"Caught in a landslide, no escape from reality"? (Queen – "Bohemian Rhapsody")
The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I?
What are footsteps?
This famous blue cheese from France is made from sheep’s milk and aged in caves, giving it a strong aroma and sharp, tangy taste.
What is Roquefort? Roquefort cheese does not have a rind
Recognizable by its black-and-white markings and haunting calls, this water bird is a common sight on New Hampshire’s lakes.
What is the common loon? The common loon spends little time on land though, typically only going ashore to nest. The loon can stay underwater for up to five minutes, its signature red eyes helping it locate prey while submerged. Common loons are skilled in flight, sometimes reaching speeds of 70 miles (110 kilometers) an hour.
Andre Ortolf holds the record for assembling a Mr. Potato Head while blindfolded in how many seconds?
What is 12.11 seconds? Andre Ortolf, a serial world record-breaker with more than 100 titles to his name, donned a blindfold and started with a fully disassembled Mr. Potato Head toy.
"People try to put us d-down (Talkin’ 'bout my generation) / Just because we..."
What is "get around"? (The Who – "My Generation")
I can be cracked, made, told, and played. What am I?
What is a joke?
Originally from the Netherlands, this semi-hard cheese is covered in a red or yellow wax coating and has a mild, slightly nutty flavor.
What is Edam? A fun fact about Edam cheese is that it is named after the town of Edam in the Netherlands, where it originated, and its distinctive round shape with a red wax coating made it ideal for long sea voyages because it aged well and didn't spoil easily, making it one of the world's most popular cheeses between the 14th and 18th centuries
A year-round resident of New Hampshire, this small, friendly bird with a black cap and bib is known for its cheerful "chick-a-dee-dee-dee" call.
What is the Black-capped Chickadee? They are known for their vocalizations and their habit of hiding food
A record-breaking 10-foot-tall version of this everyday bathroom necessity was built and is on display at the Ripley museum.
What is a toilet paper roll?
"Oh, pretty baby / Don't bring me down, I pray / Oh, pretty baby..."
"Now that I found you, stay"? (Frankie Valli – "Can't Take My Eyes Off You")
What has keys but can’t open locks?
What is a piano?
This Greek cheese, aged in brine, has a crumbly texture and a tangy, salty taste, making it a key ingredient in Mediterranean salads.
What is feta? Feta is one of the world's oldest cheeses, with some evidence of it dating back to the 8th century B.C. It's even mentioned in Homer's Odyssey.
This nocturnal raptor, named for its distinctive “who-cooks-for-you” call, is one of the most common owls in the state.
What is the Barred Owl? Barred owls are large birds with big eyes that help them see at night.
Mike Meaney holds the record for being buried alive, having spent ____ days underground in a coffin in 1968
What is 61? He was buried alive for 61 days in Kilburn, London. Guinness World Record does not advertise this due to safety concerns.
"You can't always get what you want / But if you try sometimes..."
"You just might find / You get what you need"? (The Rolling Stones – "You Can't Always Get What You Want")
I speak without a mouth and hear without ears. I have no body, but I come alive with wind. What am I?