Boats and Rows
MN Twins
3rd Rock from the Sun
Christmas Traditions
Mascots
100
The measurement of boat speed that is a measure of one nautical mile per hour.
Knot
100
He was the first MN Twin inducted into the Hall of Fame.
Harmon Killebrew
100
Of the 7 continents on Earth, this one is the largest by land area.
Asia
100
These are often hung by the fireplace or on a wall, filled with small gifts and treats.
Stockings
100
Since 1952 he has been the mascot for the University of Minnesota.
Goldy Gopher
200
Describes the turbulent water behind a boat and is also part of an expression meaning you’re in the tumultuous fallout of something.
Wake
200
The team was know as this before moving to Minnesota in 1961.
The Washington Senators
200
The name of the line that divides Earth into Eastern and Western Hemispheres.
Prime Meridian
200
Originating in Germany, these count down the days to Christmas, often featuring small gifts or chocolates behind each door.
Advent Calendar
200
Instead of walking into a room like any average person, he throws himself through the wall, screaming, “Oh Yeah!”
Kool-Aid Man
300
The term for the left side of a boat when you are facing forward.
Port Side
300
On July 17, 1990, the Minnesota Twins became the first team in Major League Baseball history to turn two triple plays in one game against this team.
Boston Red Sox- Despite their historic feat, the Twins lost the game 1-0.
300
This is the largest island in the world. (excluding continents)
Greenland (822,700 sq miles)
#2 New Guinea (303,381 sq miles)
300
Traditional Christmas drink is made with milk, eggs, sugar, and often nutmeg or cinnamon
Eggnog
300
With his bald head, strong arms, and earrings he is the most macho cleaning product mascot.
Mr. Clean
400
In boating terms, the acronym “PFD” stands for ____________.
Personal Flotation Device
400
He was the first MN Twin to win a batting title in 1964, and also took home rookie of the year honors that same season. Tony Oliva
400
This is the largest ocean on Earth.
Pacific Ocean (60,100,000 sq mi)
Atlantic Ocean: 30,000,000 sq mi
Indian Ocean: 26,500,000 sq mi
Southern Ocean: 7,800,000 sq mi
- Arctic Ocean: 5,400,000 sq mi.
400
What food item has become so popular on Christmas in Japan that it is considered a nationwide tradition.
KFC
400
Since the 1930s, they have been three elfish characters' mascot figures for Kellogg's Rice Krispies.
Snap, Crackle and Pop
500
While it is designed to cut through the water efficiently, the front part of a vessel is the bow. The name for the rear or aft-most part of the vessel is the __________.
Stern
500
Jack Morris pitched all 10 innings of Game 7 in 1991 to secure Minnesota's 2nd World Series title, winning the game 1-0. This player drove in that run to win the game.
Gene Larkin
500
This is the most dominant gas in Earth’s atmosphere.
Nitrogen (78%)
500
Which U.S. President made Christmas a federal holiday.
Ulysses S. Grant June 28, 1870.
500
Name of the steer that is the mascot for the University of Texas
Beevo