This Or That?
Are You Ready For Some Football?
Can You Spell It?
What's That Smell?
What Happened That Day?
100
According to a Gallup poll conducted in 2023, about 5-6% of the population of the United States identifies as this...
Vegan/Vegetarian OR a California Resident??? (Choose one)
Vegan/Vegetarian!!! Actually, California has about 12% of the country's population, double the amount of people who say that they are vegan or vegetarian!
100
Which NFL team won the 2023 Super Bowl???
a. Pittsburgh Steelers
b. Kansas City Chiefs
c. Dallas Cowboys
B! Kansas City Chiefs! Patrick Mahomes was named MVP that year, and they beat the Philadelphia Eagles 38-35, a close game!!!
100
This is a 14-letter word meaning "having a duty," "having a leadership position," "the opportunity to act independently and make decisions without authorization," and "being accountable," among other things.
First, figure out what word this is (here's a hint: it starts with an R), then spell it correctly!
RESPONSIBILITY
(half points for figuring out the word, but not spelling it correctly)
100
This strong smell is what you will get if you forget to find a couple of these dyed babies on Easter! It is also what it smells like if you have a natural gas leak in your building, because they add something called mercaptan to natural gas so that you can detect a leak, since natural gas is scentless. Mercaptan is a sulfur-like compound, and is known to smell like _______ _____!
Rotten eggs! The human reaction to this smell is said to be a biological, evolutionary response within our bodies, as this smell indicated danger waaaaay back in the human gene pool, in the caveman days. We learned pretty quickly to avoid things with these kinds of hazardous smells! Also holy cow, I don't know if you've ever lost an egg on Easter and not found it for awhile, but...
100
July 20, 1969: "one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind"
The first moon landing! Astronaut Neil Armstrong said those famous words as he became the very first human to set foot on the moon on that historic day in 1969!
200
Do Americans prefer ketchup or mustard more on their hot dogs?
According to the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council, which is a real thing, 71% of Americans prefer mustard over ketchup! In fact, the same council has stated that ketchup is not "an acceptable topping for adults!"
200
In NFL football, a team can score either one or two more points after scoring a touchdown. If they are successful in kicking it into the end zone, it scores them one point, while running it in successfully scores two. What is this extra scoring after a touchdown called???
Conversion! One point conversions are kicked, two point conversions are run in. This began in 1958, with college football!
200
This word means "active at night" and is generally in reference to animals
(half points for guessing the word but not spelling it correctly)
NOCTURNAL
200
This pleasant scent comes from the bean pods of this plant, which is native to Mexico and central America (countries like Panama and Costa Rica). It is often used in perfumes, and is also widely used in cooking and baking, as a flavoring. It also happens to be America's favorite ice cream flavor!
Vanilla! mmmmmmmm
200
December 17, 1989: America's favorite yellow family is introduced as the very first episode airs of this long-running animated series. In fact, this show holds the current record for longest-running sitcom and primetime series!
The Simpsons
300
Is October 27 National Black Cat Day OR is it National Frozen Yogurt Day???
National Black Cat Day! According to PetMD, black cats actually have TWO national holidays, Natonal Black Cat Day (October 27) and National Black Cat Appreciation Day (August 17). The difference between the two is that one celebrates the mysterious awesomeness of black kitties, and the other one celebrates the humans who love them!
300
Who is this???
Aaron Rodgers! He is currently the quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers and got his start at the University of California Berkeley!
300
Which U.S. state is this? Figure it out, and then spell it! (Hint: there is a reaaaalllllyyy long river that shares its name)
MISSISSIPPI
(half points for correctly guessing the state but not spelling it right)
300
Methane is a gas that is released when humans _______ and cows burp! In fact, the methane that is released into the atmosphere by cow farms has been recognized by scientists as one of the biggest contributing factors in climate change!
Fart!!! Since dads are so gassy all the time, maybe scientists should also study their effect on the climate! LOL
300
July 2, 1963: Stan Lee introduces the world to its very first edition of this legendary comic book series, which has spawned an entire film studio and a gazillion tons of merchandise, as well as making the careers of many actors
The Avengers #1 comic book was released on that day, giving America her first taste of the Avengers, one of the most successful comic book franchises ever!
400
Which one do Americans prefer more???
Americans eat roughly 55 pounds of French fries annually (on average...I bet you don't eat 55 pounds of fries a year!) and only 17 pounds of potato chips (that is still so much), so those who said French fries get the points!
400
Which NFL team has this mascot???
That's Blitz, the mascot of the Seattle Seahawks, of course! He was introduced in 1998 and won Mascot of the Year in 2022!
400
This word means "complicating, annoying, irritating, frustrating, awkward, troublesome, or disruptive" and can be used like this: "it was very ___________ for the flight to get delayed, because that would ruin the vacation plans"
Figure out the word, then spell it!
INCONVENIENT
(as always, half points for guessing the word but not spelling it correctly)
400
The scientific name for this plant family is Rosaceae, and Portland is home to many of these good-smelling plants, so much so that we have several large gardens within city limits dedicated to these. The oldest and largest one was made in 1913 and is located within North Portland's Peninsula Park. If you visit in the spring or summer, you are sure to give your nose a treat! What is that smell?
Roses!
400
July 25, 2017: This immensely popular game debuted, teaching us all how to Floss. It is also the old English name for a period of two weeks
Fortnite premiered on that fateful day in 2017!
500
Okay, now for a serious question: do more Americans prefer mashed potatoes or stuffing at Thanksgiving???
Drum roll...Stuffing! According to Campbell's, (the soup guys) Americans prefer stuffing slightly more than mashed potatoes, but it also varies by state! In Oregon, we love our stuffing! Also check out the stats below:
500
What is the all time winning team in the NFL, with 811 wins to date?
a. Baltimore Ravens
b. Chicago Bears
c. Green Bay Packers
(double points if you guess the team correctly AND you can correctly guess how many Super Bowls that team has won!)
C! Green Bay Packers!!!
They have won four Super Bowls, most recently in 2011 (they also won in 1967, 1968, and 1997), and Aaron Rodgers was the QB who did it for them! He won MVP that year for it.
500
What insect is this?
Figure it out and then spell it!
MOSQUITO
(half points for correctly guessing the insect but not spelling the name right)
500
Speaking of Portland, our city is almost as known for this as our northern neighbor, Seattle. There are tons of little shops selling this good-smelling hot liquid, as well as the larger chains, some of them even drive-through! This liquid is depended on by millions of Americans to get the day going, and is made by roasting beans, grinding them up, and seeping them in hot water. The smell alone is almost enough to get your day started!
Coffee! A recent study by the Journal of Environmental Psychology found that "the scent of coffee alone was enough to boost productivity, or at least people’s perception of their productivity" and that "69 percent of the population drinks at least one cup a day as opposed to 62 percent in 2017." Wake up and smell the coffee!!!
500
November 18, 1994: A momentous day in human history, which just so happens to be today, the most Powers-ful dad was born, visiting the world with his supreme cooking skills, vast knowledge of theatrical release dates, silly humor, and child wrangling abilities...
Evan Powers was born!!! Happiest of birthdays, Most Excellent Dude! Now everybody sing him a happy birthday!!!
