US Landmarks
What 630 foot high landmark is in St. Louis, Missouri?
The Gateway Arch
Honolulu is located on which Hawaiian island
Oahu
When you ignore or pretend not to see something
You turn a blind eye
Made from mayo, chili sauce, with a pinch of horseradish, this sauce is an essential part of a Reuben sandwich.
Russian dressing. Formulated in Nashua, New Hampshire, in 1910 by James E Colburn. The original recipe included caviar, thus the “Russian”in the name. Fourteen years after Colburn began marketing it, he retired from his grocery business a wealthy man.
This NBA player from Zaire used $15 million dollars of his earnings to build a hospital in his homeland.
Dikembe Mutombo
What TV show-inspired, space-themed museum is in Riverside, Iowa?
Star Trek Museum
What volcanic polynesian island is known for its nearly 1,000 carved human statues?
Easter Island
When someone acts recklessly or without concern for the consequences, he does this.
He throws caution to the wind
This very hot pepper is widely grown in the Yucatán Peninsula and in some gardens in Elizabethtown.
Habanero. Named for Havana, the major trading port that gave it the name. But was actually firstcultivated in the Amazon basin. it was popularly
This sports figure was nicknamed The Golden Bear.
Jack Nicklaus
Where are there four US Presidents carved into the rock on a mountain?
Mount Rushmore
For an extra 300 points, name the four Presidents on Mount Rushmore
Answer: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, Abraham Lincoln
What island in the Hebrides is traditionally associated with the name McNeal?
Isle of Barra or Barra
When you are facing a difficult situation with no easy solution, you are…
Caught between a rock and a hard place
This creamy mixture containing butter, egg yolks, and wine is essential for eggs Benedict and often served over vegetables and fish.
Hollandaise sauce. First created in France, it was a later recipe from Holland that was given the name
What major league baseball player and humanitarian from Puerto Rico played 18 seasons for the Pittsburgh Pirates?
Roberto Clemente
What National Park of rugged scenery is located near Rapid City , South Dakota?
Badlands National Park
Cadillac Mountain, on what island, is the first place in the continental United States to see the sunrise?
Mount Desert Island (Although only from October 7 to March 6)
Don’t assume success or victory before it happens
Don’t count your chickens before they’re hatched
This small, round, pungent fruit is famous for its role in a popular pie.
Key lime. Originating in Southeast Asia by way of Spain, it came to the Florida Keys where its use in the popular pie gave it its name.
What 1924 Olympic champion and missionary was depicted in the 1981 film Chariots of Fire?
Eric Liddell
What National Park located in Florida is the largest subtropical wilderness in the US?
Everglades National Park
What 1961 Newberry Medal book is based on the true story of an early 19th century girl who lived alone for 18 years on San Nicolas Island off the coast of Southern California.
Island of the Blue Dolphins
The entirety of something down to the last detail.
The whole enchilada
This dessert of ice cream, cake, and sorbet is covered with a toasted meringue.
Baked Alaska. This dessert was Created in New York City’s Delmonico’s Restaurant to celebrate the U.S. acquisition of Alaska from Russia.
What female figure skater was the 1968 Winter Olympic Champion and the only American gold medalist at those games
Peggy Fleming