Cave Conundrums
This formation, common in Mammoth Cave, is a type of ___ ___ made of calcium carbonate
Cave popcorn
The whale shark
This hobbit of the Took family is known for his adventurous spirit and was a member of The Fellowship
Peregrin "Pippin" Took
What is the capital of Ireland?
Dublin
This classic cocktails is made with Gin, sweet vermouth, and campari
Negroni
The Historic Entrance of Mammoth Cave was originally called this in the 1800s
Great Onyx Entrance OR Mammoth Cave Entrance
The hammerhead shark is named for this distinctive feature
Hammer-shaped head (cephalofoil)
Before becoming the Witch King, he held this title among the Nazgul
The King of Angmar
This Irish phrase means "cheers" or "to your health"
Slainte
The Old Fashioned is traditionally made with sugar, bitters, and this spirit
Whiskey OR bourbon
The cave system is divided into these two major regions, known for different geologic layers
The upper and lower cave regions
This ocean layer, starting around 1000 meters deep, is home to many bioluminescent creatures
The Midnight Zone OR Bathypalagic Zone
The ancient kingdom of Arnor eventually split into three similar realms. Name ONE
Arthedain, Cardolan, Rhudaur
Name ONE traditional Irish instrument
Bodharan, tin whistle, harp, etc
In whiskey production, this process involves heating the fermented liquid to separate alcohol from water and impurities
Distillation
This early African American guide and long-time cave expert worked in Mammoth Cave for decades in the 19th century
Stephen Bishop
This shark can live in both saltwater and freshwater, famously found in the Amazon is called ___ ___
The bull shark
This language, used by Sauron and the orcs, is called what?
The Black Speech of Mordor
What famous beer is brewed in Dublin?
Guinness
The "Sazarac", considered one of the oldest cocktails in America, traditionally uses this type of spirit from New Orleans
Rye whiskey
Before getting trapped, Floyd Collins was exploring this part of Mammoth Cave to find a new passage for tourists
Sand Cave
Great White sharks can detect blood in the water from as far away as this distance
One part per million OR several miles
The Ents, led by Treebeard, march on this fortress in Isengard to confront Saruman
Orthanc
This legendary Celtic warrior queen led a rebellion against Rome
Queen Boudica
Aging spirits in barrels made of this type of wood contributes to flavors like vanilla, caramel, and spice
Oak