Mythology
In some versions of the myth, Uther had used this sword long before his son Arthur removes it from the stone
Excalibur
Cheers to you if you know that this potent potable derives its name from the Russian word for "water"
Vodka
To sleep a bit longer; now hit the button!
Snooze
Home to an annual festival for it, Gilroy, California is the "capital of the world" of this pungent herb
Garlic
"The Centennial State"
Colorado
The mythical birthplace of this pre-Columbian people was Aztlan, the "White Land"
the Aztecs
From the Middle Dutch word for "ship" comes this term for the captain of a small ship or boat
Skipper
A fowl enclosure
Coop
Professions not allowed to enter the UK's World's Biggest Liar competition include lawyers & these, like an MP
"The Sagebrush State" &
"The Silver State"
Nevada
In Greek mythology rivers leading into this place include Cocytus, Phlegethon, Acheron & Styx
Hades
The name of this spirit is from the German for "rattle" & "ghost"
a Poltergeist
To swindle one out of sheep's wool
Fleece
Fat pigs & fried brownies are featured at this, the biggest annual event in Iowa
the State Fair
"The Constitution State" &
"The Nutmeg State"
Connecticut
After drinking from the fountain of Mimir, he becomes the wisest Norse god
Odin
From the Arabic for "to make known", it's a tax imposed by a government on imported or exported goods
Tariff
People get buzzed practicing apiculture, AKA this
Beekeeping
During an annual festival, the town of Buñol, Spain has a huge fight using these
Tomatoes
"The Old Line State"
Maryland
The ultimate night watchman, the mythical giant Argus has 100 of these
Eyes
Bacteria comes from a Greek word meaning "small stick"; this related word goes back to the Greek for "small" & "life"
Microbe
This 4-letter name of a chief Canaanite god means "lord"
Baal
In Bruges, Belgium each spring, thousands watch the procession of le Saint Sang, this relic
the blood of Jesus Christ
"The Gem State"
Idaho