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This chi rho symbol used by Christians is an abbreviation of Greek symbols and signifies this person.
Who is Jesus?
Fun Fact: Although people today often treat the word Christ as though it is Jesus's last name, it is actually not a name at all, but rather an epithet (i.e. a descriptive title).
100
Disney cast members are not allowed to say this.
What is "I don't know."?
100
These outpace roadrunners by 23 mph.
What are coyotes?
100
The Lake Pontchartrain Causeway Bridge is known for this.
What is the longest continuous bridge passing over water?
Located in New Orleans, LA, it's nearly 24 miles long, 8 of which can't be seen from land.
100
This US landmark has its own zip code.
What is the Empire State Building?
NY 10118
200
Mark Twain aka _______________.
Who is Samuel Langhorne Clemens (1835-1910)
200
This 1990's song was allegedly written by the CIA.
What is "The Winds of Change"?
Sung by the Scorpions just after the Berlin Wall had fallen.
200
These outnumber people in the State of Delaware.
What are chickens?
200 chickens to 1 person
200
More than 1/3 of this state's population lives here.
What is Portland, Maine?
Portland is also the most populous metro area in northern New England.
200
Since 1673, The White Horse Tavern is the oldest tavern in America and is located here.
What is Newport, Rhode Island?
The WHT is still open to this day.
300
"Off with his head" originally came from this. And, it isn't the Queen of Hearts in "Alice in Wonderland".
What is "Hamlet"?
Richard III, Act III, Scene IV.
"If? Thou protector of this damnèd strumpet, talk'st thou to me of "ifs"? Thou art a traitor—Off with his head."
300
Chinese checkers was invented in this country.
What is Germany?
300
Theodore Roosevelt's daughter Alice had this pet named Emily Spinach. She liked to carry it around the White House in her purse and take it out at unexpected moments.
What is a snake?
300
This state has more shoreline (90K miles total) than CA, FL & HI combined.
What is Minnesota, land of 10K lakes?
300
If I wanted to hunt for a precious gem & take it home, this is the state to which I'd go.
What is Arkansas?
The Crater of Diamonds State Park.
400
This man allegedly plotted to kill The Duke, John Wayne around 1951.
Who is the Soviet Union's Joseph Stalin?
According to the story, he watched one of the star’s movies and at the end, told his men that Wayne must be assassinated. It is unclear whether the order if it was ever given, was made by a drunken Stalin in the early hours of the morning.
400
Veterans Stadium, former home of the Philadelphia Eagles, featured this for handling rowdy fans.
What is a courtroom?
400
In 1991, Wayne Allwine—who was then the voice of Mickey Mouse—married Russi Taylor, the voice of this.
Who is Minnie Mouse?
400
This Brevard County, Florida, area code is a nod to the Kennedy Space Center.
What is "321"?
400
In 1978, this song became Connecticut's official state song.
What is "Yankee Doodle"?
500
Maharishi University was founded in 1974 by Maharishi Maheh Yogi, former spiritual advisor to this musical group.
Who are The Beatles?
MU is located in Fairfield, Iowa, & considered to be the capital of Transcendental Meditation.
500
Forrest Mars, the creator of Peanut M&M's, was allergic to this.
What are peanuts?
500
Rather than store it, parade officials released this into the air at the conclusion of the 1929 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
What is a gigantic dachshund balloon?
500
3/4 of this state's roads are either dirt or Caliche (sedimentary rock).
What is New Mexico (Land of Enchantment)?
500
You can sail to this farthest inland port from the Pacific Ocean.
What is Lewiston, Idaho?
Sail the Snake and Columbia Rivers.