Animal Almanacs
This South American rodent is well known for looking like a giant Guinea Pig.
What is a Capybara
In this rare but official punishment by the Dutch navy sailor's were tied to a rope and dragged under the ships' keel.
What is Keelhauling.
This political scandal involved members of president Jackson's cabinet and their wives.
What is the Petticoat affair.
This actor became the 6th Black man to win Best Actor in 2026.
Who is Michael B Jordan
This fruit based festival takes place the 2nd weekend of June.
What is the Texas Blueberry festival.
This colorful crustacean can punch as hard as a bullet.
What is a Mantis Shrimp
A valet changed into his formal evening dress to die in this infamous 1900s maritime disaster.
What is the Titanic.
This WW1 naval battle was the last fought primarily by Battle Ships.
What is the Battle of Jutland.
This Korean film became the first international film to win best picture in 2020.
What is Parasite.
This popcorn shop is a Nacogdoches staple.
What is Susus popcorn.
This famous hybrid is Napoleon Dynamite's favorite animal due to its "skills and magic."
What is a Liger.
This Homeric sea monster was used in medieval Christian art as a symbol for the dangerous temptations embodied by women.
What is a siren.
This Ottoman Sultan was the longest reigning and brought a peak to the Empire.
Who is Suleiman the Magnificent.
The Oscar statue depicts a knight rendered in this style.
What is Art Deco
What is Banita Creek Hall (Lady's Night)
These Rodents that resemble miniature kangaroos can leap three meters and run 15kmh per hour.
What is a Jerboa
The most infamous Ghost Ship, this ship was found with the crew and one lifeboat missing, despite no signs of distress or foul play.
What is the Mary Celeste
This Gentleman Pirate broke the rule and was a pirate who came from a life of luxury.
Who is Stede Bonnet.
Because of this conflict the Oscar statues had to be made from plaster instead of Gold for three years.
What is WWII
This museum is the oldest house still standing in Nacogdoches.
What is the Sterne-Hoya house.
This small South American mammal is nicknamed the honey bear, a name it shares with Sunbears.
What is a Kinkajou
Three men were trapped underneath this US navy vessel 16 days after it sunk during Pearl harbor.
What is the USS West Virginia (WeeVee)
This American author wrote the first biography on George Washington, inventing the Cherry tree myth.
Who is Mason Locke Weems (Parson)
The first Oscars were held in this historic Hollywood hotel.
What is the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel.
This historic African American baptist church was built in 1914.
What is the Zion Hill chruch.