US AND THE U.S.
This is the only state in New England without a coastline along the Atlantic.
What is Vermont?
A group of this striking, long-legged bird is sometimes called a "flamboyance."
What are flamingos?
This film won Best Picture in 2024 after competing with the Barbie movie that was released the same weekend.
What is Oppenheimer?
This long, skinny pasta is among the thinnest and is usually served with a light, thin sauce
What is angel hair? (or cappellini)
This is the number of defensive team members on the field at one time during a baseball game.
What is 9?
This is the only state in the continental U.S. that has a tropical climate.
What is Florida?
A "congregation" is a group of this reptile, which can be seen in just about any FL body of water.
What is an alligator?
This 2023 Best Picture is one of MEL's personal favorites, starring Michelle Yeoh and Ke Huy Quan
What is Everything Everywhere All at Once?
This small pasta looks kind of like rice and is used often in pasta salads or mediterranean cuisine.
What is orzo?
This impressive feat is accomplished when an individual player scores 3 goals within the same soccer match.
What is a hat trick?
These New England cities host two of the six World Marathon Majors. (The other four are Chicago, Tokyo, London and Berlin)
What are New York City and Boston?
A "caravan" is the term used for a group of these strong ungulates, which can carry up to 900 pounds over great distances, and can live off of stored fat for weeks or months at a time.
What are camels?
This 2008 Best Picture winner stars Javier Bardem, Tommy Lee Jones and Josh Brolin and is set in 1980 western Texas.
What is No Country for Old Men?
This long, thin pasta is best recognized by it's hollow shape, almost like a long, bendy straw. Sort of like spaghetti but hollow.
What is bucatini?
This former Heat player is currently the all-time leading scorer of the NBA.
Who is LeBron James?
This state is the home of Dollywood, the 150-acre amusement park.
What is Tennessee?
A group of these talkative birds is often called a "murder."
What are crows?
This film won Best Picture in 1985, starring Tom Hulce in the titular role and F. Murray Abraham as his on-screen nemesis
What is Amadeus?
Instead of being made from wheat, this is made from potatoes or ricotta and rolled into a small dumpling shape.
What is gnocchi?
These NFL teams are tied at 6 each for most Super Bowl Wins.
Who are the New England Patriots and the Pittsburgh Steelers?
This state holds the first presidential primary election each election cycle
What is New Hampshire?
A group of these unique looking African mammals is sometimes called a "tower," which is fitting since they are sooooooo tall.
What are giraffes?
This Peter Jackson masterpiece based on the novels by J.R.R. Tolkien won Best Picture in 2004 and is one of only 2 sequels to ever win best picture. (the other one being Godfather part II)
What is The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King?
This pasta is made into long, flat noodles and is often served layered with cheese, sauce and meat or vegetables then baked. Garfield is a huge fan!
What is lasagna?
This city will host the 2024 Summer Olympic Games.
What is Paris?