Veggies
Letters that US States Start With
Curley Lambeau
Dumb WI Laws
Gandhi
Animal Fur and How They Use It
Charlies Angles
Random
100
Which vegetable is used to make pickles?
cucumbers
100
Pop quiz! How many US states start with the letter 'P'? (Hint: It's not 'Pansas'!)
1 Pennsylvania
100
WHAT did he do that everyone knows his name?
he co founded the Packers
100
____________have the right away on all WI roads.
Hint: related to us being the diary state
Livestock have the Right of Way
Wisconsin is the dairy state of the USA and, therefore, outside of the big cities, you’re likely to see a lot of farmland between towns.
That’s why livestock, whether that be cows, sheep, horses, pigs, or any other animals, have the right of way on public roads.
100
What was Gandhi most famous for?
Gandhi is most famous for his philosophy of nonviolence that has inspired civil rights leaders around the world.
100
vibrissae, which are sensory hairs and are most commonly __________
Hint: cats have these
vibrissae, which are sensory hairs and are most commonly whiskers
100
How many angles did Charlie have?
3 Angles
100
How many US states start with the letter D?
1 Delaware
200
What part of the plant is a potato?
stem
200
How many US states start with the letter T?
There are 2 states that start with T: Tennessee and Texas.
200
What NFL stadium is named after him?
Lambeau field
200
No throwing rocks at ______in WI
Hint: Choo Choo
No Throwing Rocks at Trains
Cargo trains aren’t known for their looks, and they’re built pretty tough to take a beating, but it’s illegal anywhere in Wisconsin to throw rocks at a still or moving train/locomotive.
200
What was Gandhi's first name?
Mahatma Gandhi
200
_________, which is long, soft, and often curly.
hint: sheep produce this
wool, which is long, soft, and often curly.
200
What is Charlie's signature line?
He uses this to greet his angles
"Good morning, Angels"
200
__________ must be highly pleasing in WI
In Wisconsin, butter and cheddar cheese must be "highly pleasing" according to the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (ATCP). This means that the butter or cheese must meet certain taste standards set by the state
300
What is the main ingredient in guacamole?
avocado
300
How many US states start with the letter A?
There are 4 states that start with A: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona and Arkansas.
300
Where was Curley Lambeau born?
Green Bay WI
300
In what WI city can you NOT play the flute or drums in the street?
Hint: largest city
No Flutes and Drums in the Streets
The playing of flutes or drums on the streets of Milwaukee is prohibited as it might cause distraction.
It’s unclear if any other musical instruments are subject to this ruling.
300
What was the most famous way Gandhi got his message across?
(What did do to gain attention?)
Hunger Strikes
300
What do some animals do with their fur in the winter?
Some mammals grow thicker coats in the winter: Some mammals, like snowshoe hares, grow thicker coats of fur in the winter.
300
Charlie never did what with his angles?
met them face to face
300
Where are a grasshoppers ears?
on its belly
400
Which vegetable is used to make French fries?
potatoes
400
There are 4 US states that start with W try to name 3.
There are 4 states that start with W: Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming
400
Lambeau played _________ for the Packers from 1919 to 1929
Lambeau played tailback for the Packers from 1919 to 1929
400
In WI you must be able to flush __________with a manual flush. It is ILLEGAL to have an auto flush one WITHOUT a manual handle as well.
If there is any strange Wisconsin law that might cause you to wonder if our state representatives didn’t have anything better to do during this time, the law about flushing urinals is at the top of the list. Apparently male legislators in Wisconsin hate automatic flushing toilets. Wisconsin Statute 146.22 prohibits the state from creating any rules that directly or indirectly outlaw manual flushing devices for urinals. Until this strange law changes, you will always find urinals with manual flush handles in Wisconsin.
400
What country was Gandhi from?
India
400
How does fur help animals communicate?
Hint: think of wolfs or dogs
Fur can help communicate: Hair can communicate a mammal's state of mind. For example, a wolf or dog with raised hair is feeling threatened.
400
How did Charlie communicate with his angles?
speaker phone
400
What TV network aired the original run of "Charlie's Angels"?
ABC
500
This member of the cabbage family is considered a "superfood" due to its extremely high nutritional value. What is this dark green, leafy vegetable that tastes delicious while at the same time aiding in health?
Kale
Kale is a descendant of the wild cabbage and grows best in colder temperatures where it prefers a light frost. It comes in several different varieties including curly kale, dinosaur kale, and ornamental kale. Each of these kinds have varying shades of green and offers tastes from a slight bitterness to a hint of sweetness. No matter the variety, kale is packed full of nutritional benefits. It contains over 100% of the recommended daily dosage of Vitamins A, K, and C. It also has powerful antioxidants and contains cancer-fighting minerals and substances. Kale can be eaten raw, can be steamed, can be included in a variety of dishes, and can even be eaten as a fun snack chip!
500
3 states start with the letter O try to name 1.
There are 3 states that start with O: Ohio, Oklahoma and Oregon.
500
What teams did Lambeau coach other than the Packers?
Lambeau coached the Packers for 33 years, and also coached the Chicago Cardinals and Washington Redskins
500
In WI we take dairy seriously, who determines the quality of butter?
Hint: they have an official name
According to Wisconsin law, only licensed butter graders are allowed to determine the quality of butter. That's right, folks, only certified butter experts are allowed to judge the delicious dairy product. So, if you're a resident of Wisconsin and you're thinking about starting your own butter grading business, be sure to get that license first or risk the wrath of the butter police.
500
What was Gandhi's profession?
(What did he do for work?)
he was a lawyer
500
____ fur absorbs heat, ________ light fur reflects heat.
Fur can help regulate body temperature: Dark fur absorbs heat, while light fur reflects heat.
500
What was the name of Charlie friend (male) who set up meeting ect with the angles?
John Bosley
500
What animal is this? Hint: it has the softest fur of any mammal.
Chinchillas are considered to have the softest fur of any mammal. Their fur is dense, velvety, and sil
600
What is the main ingredient in hummus?
Hummus
600
How many states start with the letter N?
Bonus: how many can you name?
There are 8 states that start with N: Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina and North Dakota.
600
How many championships did Curley lead the Packers to?
Lambeau led the Packers to six NFL championships, including three straight from 1929 to 1931
600
In WI you can NOT use your what to hunt animals?
Hint: need one to stay up in the sky
airplane you can NOT use an airplane for hunting or shoot an animal out of a plane in WI
600
Gandhi used hunger strikes to protest many things, try to name 2.
Caste separation: In 1932, Gandhi went on a hunger strike to protest the British government's decision to separate India's electorate by caste. This was part of a new Indian constitution that would give separate political representation to "untouchables".
Hindu-Muslim unity: Gandhi fasted to promote Hindu-Muslim unity and to end communal riots.
British rule: Gandhi went on hunger strikes to protest British rule in India.
Penance: Gandhi fasted as penance for the immoral behavior of his ashram inmates in South Africa.
Violent protests: Gandhi fasted to protest violent protest actions of radical factions of the Independence Movement.
600
_______which are a type of stiff guard hair used for defense in, for example, porcupines
spines, which are a type of stiff guard hair used for defense in, for example, porcupines
600
Which two of Charlies Angles were related?
Bonus: how were they related?
On the television show Charlie's Angels, Jill Munroe (Farrah Fawcett) and Kris Munroe (Cheryl Ladd) were sisters
600
"Be the _______you want to see in the world"
Gandhi
Mahatma Gandhi has many famous quotes, including "Be the change you wish to see in the world" and "Non-violence is the greatest force at the disposal of mankind
700
It looks like a white version of its smaller relative, the carrot, but has a sweeter taste. Which root vegetable is this?
Parsnips are native to Europe and have been cultivated since ancient times; the Romans apparently believed they had aphrodisiac properties, and they were used as a sweetener before the importation of cane sugar into Europe.
Like potatoes, parsnips can be made into crisps.
Their sweetness, which is enhanced by frost converting the vegetable's starches into sugars, gives parsnip wine (yes, it does exist!) a sherry-like taste.
700
There are 3 states that start with C try to name 2.
There are 3 states that start with C: California, Colorado and Connecticut.
700
What type of pass was Lambeau a champion of?
Forward pass pioneer: Lambeau was one of the first coaches to favor the forward pass in the NFL
700
Wisconsin law says that if two trains meet on the tracks, "neither can ________until the other one has".
Wisconsin law says that if two trains meet on the tracks, "neither can proceed until the other one has". Can someone now please explain to me which train goes first, because I am highly confused by this riddle.
700
What two famous Peace Prize winners were inspired by Gandhi?
Bonus: did he ever win the prize himself?
American civil-rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., the 1964 Nobel Peace Prize winner, acknowledged Gandhi‘s work in his acceptance speech, and the 1989 Nobel winner, the 14th Dalai Lama, called his award a tribute to “my mentor, Mahatma Gandhi.” In 2006, the Nobel committee publicly expressed regret that Gandhi had never been given the prize.
700
What desert animals shaggy fur helps keep them cool by allowing sweat to evaporate and preventing excessive moisture loss?
A camel's shaggy fur keeps the animal's skin insulated from heat. It also allows sweat to evaporate, which helps keep the animal cool, while preventing excessive moisture loss, which would cause dehydration.
700
What were the names of the original angels?
Kelly, Jill and Sabrina
700
Who co-founded the Packers with Curley Lambeau?
George Whitney Calhoun co-founded the Green Bay Packers with Earl "Curly" Lambeau in 1919
800
The name for which peppery salad vegetable literally comes from the Latin word for 'root'?
Radish
The humble radish is mentioned in numerous literary works, including works by Sir Francis Bacon, Mark Twain and Alexandere Dumas.
800
How many US states start with the letter M?
Bonus: try to name them all
Eight of the states which make up the United States have names that start with the letter “M.” These states are, in no particular order, Maryland, Michigan, Montana, Missouri, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Minnesota, and Maine.
800
Lambeau was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in ________
Lambeau was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1963
800
In what WI city must you NOT water your lawn in a way that annoys your neighbors?
Hint: Bratwurst Capital of the World
You must not sprinkle your property in any manner that distresses or annoys your neighbors if you live in Sheboygan (Sec.70 -153). We aren’t sure exactly what annoys or causes distress. Maybe it’s wasting water in the midst of global climate change. Maybe it’s a sprinkler hitting a fence and causing a water line. Or, maybe it’s that click-click-click sound. In any case, it might be best to bring a six-pack and some cheese curds and make nice with new neighbors before watering your lawn in Sheboygan.
800
How old was Gandhi when he was married?
Bonus: What was his wife's name?
Gandhi was a teenage newlywed.
At 13, Mohandas Gandhi, whose father was the “diwan,” or chief minister, of a series of small princely states in western India, wed Kasturba Makanji (1869-1944), then also a teen and the daughter of a merchant. It was an arranged marriage, and Gandhi had been engaged to Kasturba since he was seven. The couple went on to have four sons. Even when Gandhi took a vow of celibacy in 1906 for reasons of spirituality, self-discipline and commitment to public service, his wife remained married to him until her death at age 74
800
Which mammal has the longest hair?
Humans have the longest hair of all mammals. In the past, when women did not cut their hair, it was common to see hair that reached the floor. After humans, the mammal with the longest hair is the musk ox.
800
What was Bosley always worried about?
Money
800
The ______ hair keeps moisture from reaching the skin; the _______ acts as an insulating blanket that keeps the animal warm.
The guard hair keeps moisture from reaching the skin; the underfur acts as an insulating blanket that keeps the animal warm.
900
What is the hottest pepper in the world?
The hottest pepper in the world is Pepper X, which has a Scoville heat unit (SHU) rating of 2,693,000.
Before Pepper X, the Carolina Reaper was the world's hottest pepper, with a SHU rating of up to 2.2 million. The Carolina Reaper was created by Ed Currie by crossbreeding a red habanero pepper with a Naga Viper pepper.
900
What is the only letter in the alphabet that NO US state starts with?
Letter Q
Letter Q is the only letter not used in the US state names. Q is the answer
900
Lambeau's regular season coaching record was ___ wins, ____ all-time.
Lambeau's regular season coaching record was 226 wins, fifth all-time.
900
In Milwaukee, Wisconsin, it’s illegal to have your vehicle parked on a street for over 2 hours unless it’s tied to a ________.
Tie a Horse to Your Car to Avoid a Ticket
In Milwaukee, Wisconsin, it’s illegal to have your vehicle parked on a street for over 2 hours unless it’s tied to a horse.
So….bring along a horse if you’re planning to stay awhile.
The horse p
900
How did Gandhi die?
Gandhi was assassinated on 30 January 1948 by a Hindu nationalist who fired three bullets into his chest. His assassin was Nathuram Godse. When Prime Minister Nehru announced his death, he said that “the light has gone out of our lives, and there is darkness everywhere”.
900
What mammal has the most fur?
Sea otters have the thickest fur of any mammal, at 850,000 to one million hairs per square inch
900
Which actress's stayed with the show from beginning to end?
Jaclyn Smith was the only original female lead to appear in all five seasons of Charlie's Angels (1976–1981). She played Kelly Garrett
900
What wildflower is a descendent of the carrot, a garden vegetable that "went on the lam" a long time ago?
Queen Anne's Lace
Queen Anne's Lace has leaves very similar to the garden carrot and has a white tap root that both smells and tastes like a carrot. It is not a naturally occurring plant as are wildflowers. Carrots were originally grown in the mideast in the 7th century and came in many color varieties from red to purple to black. It was the Dutch who bred the orange carrot but it took the French to give it the long shape.