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What year was Penn State founded?
1855
What were Penn State's original school colors?
Pink and black
How many hours was the first THON?
30
What material is both Old Main and the Nittany Lion Shrine made of?
A. Sandstone
B. Granite
C. Limestone
D. Marble
C. Limestone
How many hearts does an octopus have?
3
How many commonwealth campuses does Penn State currently have?
20
How many points did Penn State win the 2026 NCAA wrestling championship by?
50.5 points
What year was the first THON organized?
A. 1973
B. 1982
C. 1992
D. 1965
Name the Penn State campus landmark visible from the top of Mount Nittany.
Old Main
Who was the first Disney princess?
Snow White
What was the original Penn State mascot?
Old Coaly
Which team did Penn State play in its Big Ten football conference opener in 1993?
A. Michigan
B. Ohio State
C. Minnesota
D. Iowa
C. Minnesota
Where was the first THON held?
The HUB
Which president was the only person ever allowed to mix ice cream flavors at the Penn State Berkey Creamery?
Bill Clinton
Which two countries share the longest land border?
Which residence halls hold the most students?
South
What was the furthest March Madness round Penn State men's basketball made?
Final Four (1954)
When was the first THON™ 5K?
A. 1999
B. 2002
C. 2006
D. 2009
B. 2002
Which celebrity/group has NOT performed at Penn State?
A. Kendrick Lamar
B. Bob Dylan
C. The Chainsmokers
D. Imagine Dragons
D. Imagine Dragons
What song is at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 this week and has been for the last 26 weeks?
Choosin' Texas by Ella Langley
When was land set aside for the arboretum?
A. 1956
B. 1914
C. 2001
D. 1984
B. 1914
How many hot dogs have Penn State fans consumed on Dollar Dog Nights since 2023?
A. 54897
B. 61967
C. 85616
D. 74346
C. 85616
What was the 2026 THON™ total?
A. 19,892,156.89
B. 17,737,040.93
C. 18,656,415.21
D. 18,841,726.53
D. 18,841,726.53
Betty James is one of Penn State's most notable alumni. What is she famous for?
A. Naming the slinky
B. Making coffee filters
C. Creating the game monopoly
D. Being the first female millionare
A. Naming the slinky
What are the only two states whose full state name is completely included within the name of their capital city?
Indiana (Indianapolis)
Oklahoma (Oklahoma City)