Pixar Classics
National Parks
Fish Tales
Coen Bros.
Hottest Holiday Toys
100
This was Pixar's first of 27 movies, released in November 1995.
What is Toy Story
100
This national park was established by
President Ulysses S. Grant on March 1, 1872,
making it the oldest in the United States.
What is Yellowstone National Park
100
These fish are the fastest in the ocean, reaching speeds of up to 70 mph.
What are Swordfish (Sailfish, Marlin)
100
Joel and Ethan both grew up in the Twin Cities and graduated from this high school (Go Orioles!).
What is St. Louis Park High School
100
In 1983, price gouging and adult fist fights were commonplace over these pudgy-cheeked dolls.
What are Cabbage Patch Kids
200
John Goodman and Billy Crystal starred in this 2001 "scary" Pixar classic that discovered laughing is more powerful that screaming.
What is Monsters, Inc.
200
This national park is by far the busiest,
with almost 13 million visitors annually
(8 million more than second place).
What is Great Smokey Mountains National Park
200
Canadians often call this fish a pickerel.
My fishing group calls them 'golden honey'.
Oh yeah, it is also the Minnesota state fish.
What is a walleye
200
Although it received no Academy Award nominations, this Coen brothers' film is a cult favorite comedy following the antics of The Dude, Walter, and Donny.
What is The Big Lebowski
200
This Sesame Street character toy was the must have item for the holidays in 1996.
What is Tickle Me Elmo
300
Paul Newman's final role in a feature film was in this 2006 Pixar movie, in which he was treated to Owen Wilson frequently yelling "Ka-Chow".
What is Cars
300
The highest point in North America reaches 20,310 feet into the sky and is located in this national park.
What is Denali National Park
300
This fish tops the list of most consumed worldwide, ahead of salmon and cod.
What is Tuna
300
This actress has had roles in 9 Coen brother films; she is also Joel's wife - they met during the filming of their first movie Blood Simple.
Who is Frances McDormand
300
This toy was a feat of science in 1960, allowing kids to make art with static charged aluminum.
What is the Etch-a-Sketch
400
This actor had a voice role in the first 22 Pixar films.
He is most famous for his role on the comedy series Cheers.
Who is John Ratzenberger
400
Many of the main attractions at this national park are underground and world renowned.
What is Mammoth Cave National Park
400
The 2000 movie The Perfect Storm chronicles a swordfishing crew's search for one last catch of the season as they head out to sea on the Andrea Gail under captain Billy Tyne, played by this actor.
Who is George Clooney
400
This film released in 2000 was an adaptation of The Odyssey by Homer, which the Coens apparently never read.
What is O Brother, Where Art Thou?
400
Over 500,000 of these were sold in 1963 despite some describing them as a tiny fire hazard.
What is the Easy-Bake Oven
500
Craig T. Nelson starred in the 1990's comedy series Coach.
In this Pixar superhero action series, he was the voice of Bob, the father of a not-so-average family.
What is The Incredibles
500
The National Park Service oversees this natural monument, which was featured in the 1977 science fiction film Close Encounters of the Third Kind.
What is Devils Tower
500
Alaska leads all states in natural fish production from lakes, rivers, and oceans.
This southern gulf coast state is the leader in aquaculture (the farming of aquatic organisms).
What is Mississippi
500
Eleven Coen brother films have been nominated for Academy Awards, with these two taking home trophies (in 1996 and 2007).
What are Fargo and No Country For Old Men
500
In 1952, Hasbro introduced this food themed character toy that went on to star in movies over 40 years later.
What is Mr. Potato Head
