Winter Sports
This American State, also known for being the title of a popular Frank Sinatra song, is known for having the most ski resorts in the country
New York
This variety of popcorn is on the sweeter side, as it's typically mixed or seasoned with a light-colored refined sugar, salt, and oil
Kettle corn
Fun fact: Kettle corn was traditionally made in cast iron kettles, hence the name, but in modern times other types of pots and pans are used.
In the 1920s, Louis Armstrong, Bessi Smith, and Duke Ellington were just some of the many pioneers in the creation of this new genre of American music
Jazz
Name the show that features this tune as its theme song:
Flinstones
Do you like opera and don't mind long flights? Travel to this country to see one of the world's most famous opera houses that's also renowned for its unique architecture
The Sydney Opera House in Australia
This well known professional baseball player's career spanned 22 seasons from 1914-1935. One of his most famous quotes inspires athletes of all ages and abilities, stating: "never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game"
Hint: he also shares his name with a delicious candy bar
Babe Ruth
What is the first city in the world to host both the Summer and Winter Olympics?
Hint: the Winter Olympics in this city occurred recently in 2022!
Beijing
This POPular company started growing popping corn in 1919, when the founder was just 12 years old. This brand is the #1 selling in the world today
Orville Redenbacher
When it came to brands, Orville Redenbacher was the biggest catcher of popcorn devotees (53%). Diamond Foods' Pop Secret was the second most popular brand (42%) followed by North American microwave popcorn Act II (34%)
National Bootlegger’s Day falls on January 17th every year due to it being the birthday of this prolific prohibition era bootlegger
Al Capone
Mayberry, North Carolina is the setting in which this tv show takes place:
The Andy Griffith Show
Not only is this river the longest in Africa, but is also one of the few rivers in the world that flow north
The Nile River
The inaugural address from this president inspired children and adults to see the importance of civic action and public service. The address is most well known for the famous words: “Ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country"
John F. Kennedy
This long-distance dogsled race goes from Anchorage to Nome in early March each year
Iditarod
Microwavable popcorn wasn't always as simple as it is today. Originally, it contained perishable butter and required refrigeration. Which decade was is that microwavable popcorn was invented?
Hint: think Pac-Man, Madonna, legwarmers, etc.
1980s, 1981 to be exact
It was this constitutional amendment, ratified in 1920, that gave women the right to vote?
The 19th Amendment
This classic TV series ran for 14 seasons. Can you name the show based of its theme song?
Dallas
Looking for a fun adventure with breathtaking views? Head to this country to visit Manchu Picchu, the world famous 15th-century Inca citadel
Peru
This American professional boxer and activist, nicknamed "The Greatest" was known for coining the phrase "float like a butterfly, sting like a bee"
Muhammad Ali
The competitive sport of speed skating originated in this European country
The Netherlands
It was during this major world event that resulted in a decrease of candy manufacturing and thus, sales of popcorn increased rapidly in movie theatres around the United States. Since then, movie theatres have never looked back!
World War II
The sugar rationing of WWII is what cemented the relationship between movie theaters and popcorn.
The famous Route 66 was created in 1926. Name one of the two major US cities that sit at either end of this classic highway
Chicago & Los Angeles
Name the show that features this tune as its theme song:
I Love Lucy
This airport not only boasts the longest runway in North America, but it is the largest largest airport, by mileage, in the US
It is the biggest airport in the US and the world's second-biggest airport behind King Fahd International Airport. DEN spans over 4.88 kilometers with a surface area of 52.4 square miles.
Who doesn't love a good play on words! This British actress and fashion icon, most well known for her dazzling film roles in the 1950s & 1960s once stated: "Nothing is impossible, the word itself says 'I'm possible'!"
Audrey Hepburn
Feeling adventurous? Try this sport, which requires riders to travel headfirst with their faces just inches above the icy course
Skeleton (Optional Hint: this is a sledding sport)
In every batch of popcorn there are those stubborn kernels that refuse to pop. What are these called?
Hint: it is also the name for a very simple card game
Old Maids
Women who remained unmarried were once referred to as "old maids." It's not much of a stretch to imagine why someone would refer to those unpopped kernels in the same way. They have also been referred to as "old bachelors" for the same reasons. A good batch of popcorn should produce less than 2% old maids.
The outbreak of this disease led Ellis Island to be quarantined in 1921
Typhus
Who is the first person in this famous & futuristic TV family that you "meet" from their theme song?
George Jetson
What present-day Italian city does Mt. Vesuvius overlook?
Naples
“I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” These words were coined by this famous American memoirists, poet, and civil rights activist
Maya Angelou