Cars
What decade was the first Ford Mustang introduced?
1960's
Ford expected to sell 100,000 Mustangs in its first year; it sold 400,000 instead, creating the entire "pony car" category.
Throw in the ____.
Towel (Boxing)
In boxing, a fighter's corner literally throws a towel into the ring to stop the fight when their boxer can't continue safely.
On The Waltons, what did John Sr. do to feed his family during tough times?
Hunt Animals
The Minnesota Twins franchise moved to Minnesota in 1961. What was the former name of the franchise?
Washington Senators
The Senators started play in 1901 as one of the original 8 franchises in the American League.
What do you call an angry carrot?
A steamed veggie.
The Chevrolet Corvette's body was first constructed with what material?
Fiberglass.
In 1953, steel shortages pushed GM to use fiberglass, accidentally giving the Corvette its iconic lightweight identity.
Firing on all ____.
Cylinders (Car Racing)
This phrase in car racing refers to a well-tuned car engine where every cylinder is working perfectly for maximum performance.
Who played Jim Anderson on the radio version of "Father Knows Best"?
Robert Young
Who was the team owner of the Minnesota North Stars that moved them to Dallas?
Norman Green
Green moved the franchise to Dallas in 1993. The North Stars never did win a Stanley Cup Championship, only making it to the finals twice in 1980-81 and 1990-91 seasons.
How do you make an egg roll?
You push it!
What unusual 70's car tried to combine sports-car looks with economy-car performance in the U.S.?
The Pacer (AMC)
The Pacer was often called "The Flying Fishbowl" because nearly 40% of its body surface was glass.
In the _____.
Rough (Golf)
This golfing phrase refers to when a player's ball lands in the tall grass off the fairway, making it difficult to hit.
Which TV dad had the catchphrase "Jiminy Cricket!"?
Howard Cunningham
The University of Minnesota Golden Gophers men's ice hockey team won the NCAA National Championship 3 times in the 20th century. All three came in the same decade. Which decade was it?
1970's
The Gophers won the NCAA Championship in 1974, 1976, and 1979. Legendary head coach Herb Brooks was behind the bench for all three championships as well.
What does corn say when it gets a compliment?
Aw, shucks!
What company advertises "We Are Professional Grade"?
GMC
GMC originally focused on commercial trucks, which inspired the "Professional Grade" branding.
Put it on _____.
Ice (Hockey)
This hockey phrase means to pause play, usually for a short period of time.
Ben Cartwright on 'Bonanza' is a widowed patriarch who owns and works this rang:
Ponderosa
The first known use of the phrase "Hail Mary Pass" to describe a deep pass was on December 28th, 1975, in a NFL game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Minnesota Vikings. To which wide receiver did Roger Staubach complete the hail mary to?
Drew Pearson
With 24 seconds left in the game, Staubach called a deep pass play and completed the pass to Drew Pearson at the 5-yard line then ran with the ball into the end zone. Staubach later told the press that he closed his eyes, threw the ball, and said a Hail Mary prayer.
What do you call a pig that practices karate?
A pork chop.
Which car was the first mass produced automobile in the United States?
The Ford Model T.
Henry Ford's assembly line cut production time from 12 hours to 90 minutes, revolutionizing manufacturing.
Buzzer _____.
Beater (Basketball)
This phrase refers to a shot made just before the buzzer sounds and time runs out.
In addition to serving as the town's sheriff, what other official function did Andy Griffith serve?
Justice of the peace
The Minnesota Timberwolves began play in the National Basketball Association in the 1989-90 season. Who was the first head coach of the Timberwolves?
Bill Musselman
After just two seasons, Musselman was fired by the Timberwolves' front office. His record in two seasons with the Timberwolves was 51 wins and 113 losses. The first winning season for the Timberwolves didn't come until the 1997-98 season when they went 45-37 under Flip Saunders, and advanced to the playoffs for the first time.
How did the barber win the race?
He knew a short cut.