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Which Chicago hotel served as Al Capone’s headquarters in the 1920s?
What is the Lexington Hotel?
This legendary Bears coach and owner appeared in over 80 matchups against Detroit, more than any other coach in NFL history.
Who is George Halas?
This Swedish saint and mystic was one of the first women recognized as a patron saint of Europe.
Who is St. Birgitta (Bridget of Sweden)?
In 1832, this Supreme Court case affirmed Native American sovereignty but was ignored by President Andrew Jackson.
What is Worcester v. Georgia?
This small, nearly transparent fish is known for its bioluminescent “photophores” and ability to survive in both deep and surface waters.
What is the lanternfish?
Who was the Chicago mayor known simply as “Da Mayor,” serving from 1955 to 1976?
Who is Richard J. Daley?
In 2007, this Bears kick returner famously had both a 97-yard and 64-yard touchdown return in the same game versus Detroit.
Who is Devin Hester?
This cultural ideal of moderation and unpretentiousness discourages standing out or showing off.
What is lagom?
In 1917, this intercepted message helped bring the United States into World War I.
What is the Zimmermann Telegram?
This deepest point in the Mariana Trench reaches approximately 36,000 feet below sea level.
What is the Challenger Deep?
Which 19th-century Chicago mayor became the first U.S. mayor to be assassinated?
Who is Carter Harrison Sr.?
Calvin Johnson had a controversial non-catch in a tragic loss to the Bears, helping lead to major changes in the NFL’s catch rule. What year did this occur?
What is 2010?
This Swedish-American settlement in Illinois became a major center of immigration and still hosts Lucia Nights.
What is Bishop Hill?
This 1930s New Deal program brought electricity to rural communities across the South.
What is the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)?
This phenomenon occurs when ocean water becomes unusually warm, disrupting weather patterns and marine ecosystems.
What is El Niño?
What 1885 structure is recognized as the world’s first modern skyscraper?
What is the Home Insurance Building? (a skyscraper that stood in Chicago from 1885 to its demolition in 1931)
Walter Payton scored a career-high ____ rushing yards against the Lions in 1977. (answer has to be within +/- 10 yards)
What is 205?
This 19th-century Illinois town became the publishing center for Swedish-language newspapers in America.
What is Rock Island?
This 1846–1848 war added vast territories to the U.S., including California and much of the Southwest.
What is the Mexican-American War?
This ocean gyre in the North Pacific is home to the world’s largest accumulation of floating plastic waste.
What is the Great Pacific Garbage Patch?
Which team faced the White Sox on the infamous “Disco Demolition Night”?
Who are the Detroit Tigers?
In the 1950s, this Bears defensive lineman—nicknamed “The Monster of the Midway”—tormented Lions quarterbacks with his pioneering pass-rush style.
Who is Doug Atkins?
(1) What was Grandpa Gordy's favorite bagel spot o Dempster?
(2) Known for her work in physics and chemistry, this Swedish-born scientist became the first woman to win a Nobel Prize.
(3) This Nigerian author wrote Purple Hibiscus and Half of a Yellow Sun, gaining international acclaim.
(1) Mitchell's
(2) Who is Marie Curie?
(3) Who is Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie?
He led the Continental Army’s southern campaign, culminating in the decisive American victory at Yorktown.
Who is General Nathanael Greene?
This oceanic zone, starting around 200 meters below the surface, receives little light and is home to many bioluminescent creatures.
What is the mesopelagic zone?