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Accidental Inventions
Word Scramble
Colorado Trivia
Mack's Takes
100

What is the only continent that lies in all four hemispheres?

Africa

100

According to the famous (though historically disputed) story, this popular snack was invented when a chef tried to satisfy a customer who complained that his fried potatoes were too thick.

Potato chips

100

PIEELCS

ECLIPSE

100

What is Colorado's official state fish?

Greenback cutthroat trout

100

What is the best state in the country?

Texas

200

What is the largest organ in the human body?

Skin

200

This sweet, sticky treat was invented when a pharmacist was trying to create a medicine for children.

Popsicles

200

 ATEPLHEN

ELEPHANT

200

What year did Colorado become a state?

1876

200

What is the most fun winter sport?

Snowboarding

300

What type of rock is formed when magma or lava cools?

Igneous

300

This kitchen invention was discovered when a scientist noticed a candy bar melting in his pocket while working near radar equipment.

Microwave oven

300

NICNTETON

CONTINENT

300

What is the lowest point in Colorado?

The Arikaree River

300

What is the most delicious vegetable known to man?

Pickle

400

Which U.S. state was the first to ratify the Constitution?

Deleware

400

Which children's toy was originally invented as an inexpensive synthetic rubber substitute during World War II?

Silly putty

400

 ONACMNIMIOTUC

COMMUNICATION

400

What Colorado town has the unusual distinction of being home to a giant troll sculpture named “Isak Heartstone”?

Breckenridge

400

Which college has the most impressive football program in the country? 

The University of Texas

500

Which part of a plant carries water from the roots to the leaves?

Xylem

500

A failed experiment involving a moldy Petri dish eventually led to the discovery of this famous antibiotic.

Penicillin

500

SYHITOTSHSOEPN

PHOTOSYNTHESIS

500

What Colorado city was originally named “Colona” before its name was changed?

Telluride

500

What is the name of the greatest animated movie of all time?

Surf's Up

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