The Good Book
Kitchen Classics
Wild Michigan
Who Am I?
Once Upon a Time in September
100
Spanning a massive 176 verses, this poetic chapter of the Bible holds the record as the longest in the entire book.
What is Psalm 119?
100
Thomas Jefferson helped popularize this cheesy baked pasta in America after serving it at an 1802 White House state dinner, though Kraft made it an instant weeknight staple in 1937 with its blue box.
What is macaroni and cheese?
100
Known for their noisy honking and classic V-formation flights during migration, these large waterfowl are easily identified by their long black necks and striking white chinstraps.
What are Canada geese?
100
Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina, this pontiff made history in 2013 by becoming the first Pope from the Americas and the first Jesuit to head the Catholic Church.
Who is Pope Francis?
100
In September 1620, this merchant vessel carried 102 passengers, including Separatist Pilgrims, on a treacherous 66-day transatlantic voyage from Plymouth, England.
What is the Mayflower?
200
Deuteronomy 34 records that God buried this great lawgiver in a secret valley in Moab, and to this day no man knows where his grave is.
Who is Moses?
200
Often simmered slowly with a leftover smoked ham hock, carrots, and celery, this thick, earthy green soup is traditionally made using dried, split legumes.
What is split pea soup?
200
Ben Franklin famously praised this large, forest-dwelling bird as a "Bird of Courage," known for the iridescent feathers of the males, their fleshy red wattles, and a distinctive "gobble" call.
What is a wild turkey?
200
Before establishing the space exploration company Blue Origin, this entrepreneur launched a modest online bookstore from his Seattle garage in 1994, which grew into the e-commerce giant Amazon.
Who is Jeff Bezos?
200
When German tanks and troops crossed the Polish border on September 1, 1939, leading Britain and France to honor their treaties two days later, it marked the official onset of this catastrophic global conflict.
What is the start of World War II?
300
Despite telling the miraculous story of a Jewish queen saving her people from Haman, this Old Testament book famously never mentions the name of God.
What is the Book of Esther?
300
This Southern comfort classic features stewed chicken and rich broth topped with pillowy spoonfuls of dough, which are either rolled flat into noodles or dropped directly into the simmering pot.
What are chicken and dumplings?
300
The ancestor of almost all domestic varieties, the male of this common dabbling duck sports an iridescent green head, a bright yellow bill, and a neat white ring around its neck.
What is a mallard?
300
According to the New Testament gospels, this central figure of Christianity was born in Bethlehem during the reign of Caesar Augustus and grew up in a Galilean town from which he derives his title.
Who is Jesus of Nazareth?
300
Carried out in 2001, the deadliest foreign terrorist strike on American soil occurred when hijacked airliners targeted the World Trade Center and the Pentagon on this fateful late-summer calendar day.
What is September 11?
400
When God appeared to young King Solomon in a dream offering him anything he wanted, the monarch famously asked for this quality rather than wealth or long life.
What is wisdom? (or an understanding heart)
400
Commonly wrapped in dark sheets of dried nori seaweed and served alongside wasabi and pickled ginger, this Japanese staple's name actually translates to the seasoned, vinegared rice at its core rather than the raw seafood topping it.
What is sushi?
400
Known as the "song dog" for its high-pitched yips, barks, and howls heard at dusk, this adaptable wild canine thrives everywhere from remote woodlands to suburban golf courses.
What is a coyote?
400
Holding the title of Prince of Wales for over 64 years, he was the longest-serving heir apparent in British history before his accession to the throne in September 2022.
Who is King Charles III?
400
On September 8, 2022, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch passed away peacefully at age 96 at Balmoral Castle in Scotland, ending a historic 70-year reign.
Who was Queen Elizabeth II?
500
During a late-night sermon by Paul in Troas, this unfortunate young man fell asleep, plummeted from a third-story window, and had to be revived by the apostle.
Who is Eutychus?
500
Long hailed as the ultimate comfort remedy for the common cold, this homestyle staple combines shredded poultry, sliced carrots, and celery in a warm, clear broth, tangled with wide egg noodles.
What is chicken noodle soup?
500
Equipped with bold white warning stripes running down its black back, this nocturnal mammal defends itself by stamping its front feet before unleashing an intensely pungent defensive spray.
What is a skunk?
500
Nominated for an Oscar for her role as Sofia in 1985's The Color Purple, this billionaire media mogul hosted the highest-rated daytime talk show in American television history for 25 seasons.
Who is Oprah Winfrey?
500
On September 16, 1908, carriage manufacturer William C. Durant incorporated this automotive titan in Flint, Michigan, quickly snapping up Buick and Oldsmobile to form a motor empire.
What is General Motors?
