Inventions
The Planets
Playground Games
Dance Facts
Dietary Restrictions
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Chester Greenwood Day, celebrated on December 21 every year since 1977. This Mainah (from Farmington) is known for inventing this winter necessity while out ice skating, since his scarf kept flying off.
What are earmuffs?
100
This is the only planet in our solar system not named for a god or goddess.
What is Earth?
100
To play this game, you'll only need some sidewalk chalk, a rock and a friend.
What is hopscotch?
100
This southern US city, known for its large Cuban population, South Beach and the 3rd highest skyline in the world is the record holder of the longest conga line, at 15 miles long in 1988, led by Gloria Estefan.
What is Miami?
100
Welcome to the Season of Lent, where you will be hard-pressed to find someone of this faith eating meat on a Friday. Per the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis, "Since Jesus sacrificed his flesh for us on Good Friday, we refrain from eating flesh meat in his honor on Fridays."
Who are Catholics?
200
Mexican restaraunteur Ignacio Anaya invented this tasty treat in 1943 and then named it after himself (well, his nickname). Took a while to realized that tortilla chips, gooey cheese and jalapenos were such a delicious combination.
What are Nachos?
200
A day on this planet named for Roman Goddess of Love is longer than a year there. But all that really means it that it revolves around the sun faster than it spins on its own axis.
What is Venus?
200
This former Olympic sport is now a staple at the annual work picnic. Official Olympic rules state there are 8 players on each side.
What is Tug-O-War?
200
This ballet term, taken from the French, refers to a full 360-degree turn on one foot
What is a pirouette?
200
Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease that leads to inflammation in the small intestine, brought on by an intolerance to this main protein in wheat. Fortunately there are plenty of grains that don't contain it, like rice, corn, quinoa and buckwheat.
What is Gluten?
300
This man, with a 4-letter last name, invented the elevator in 1853. Its why you'll see that name in most elevators that you ride in. (not here, I checked)
Who is Elisha Otis?
300
Phobos and Deimos are moons of this planet, named for the Roman god of war. Phobos and Deimos are his twin sons and gods of fear and dread, who pulled his chariot to join him in battle.
Who is Mars?
300
Everything you need to play this game is right here . . .
What is Jacks?
300
The famous face and brother to fellow dancer Adele, got the following notes after a screen test: "Can't act. Can't Sing. Slightly Bald. Can Dance A Little." Guess he showed them . . .
Who is Fred Astaire?
300
This is a stricter form of vegetarianism, where no animal products can be consumed. No eggs, honey, milk, gelatin, fish sauces . . . as far as not wearing animal based fabrics like leather and wool.
What is Veganism?
400
Thomas Edison patented the phonograph in 1878. To try it out, he recited this nursery rhyme.
What is Mary Had a Little Lamb?
400
Call back to Word Mining on Monday - this astronomer was pronounced a heretic by Catholics and Protestants alike, for his (turned out to be true) notion that the planets revolved around the sun rather than around the Earth.
Who is Nicolaus Copernicus?
He was not punished for his beliefs by the church. He, in fact, died of cerebral hemorrhage before their heretic proclamation.
400
49 of 50 states, when they play, Call it Duck Duck Goose. One state, pictured here, prefers Duck Duck Grey Duck. 
What is Minnesota?
400
When we're blaming something on this dance, with its magic spell, we're cursing the "New Voice" in Portuguese.
What is the Bossa Nova?
400
Eating by this diet plan means only eating foods that would have been consumed by early humans. The food options include mostly meat, fish, vegetables, and fruit, with no dairy or grain products or processed foods. its name comes from the Latin prefix for Old or Ancient
What is Paleo?
500
This 5 letter first name starts with an I and is the first name of two famous inventors. One named Singer invented the first mass-produced sewing machine. One named Newton, calculus.
What is Isaac?
500
The two largest moons of Uranus are named Oberon and Titania, the King and Queen of the Fairies in this play by William Shakespeare.
What is A Midsummer Nights Dream?
Fun fact - all of Uranus' moons are named after Shakespeare characters.
500
Two teams line up and link arms to form a chain. Players take turns calling over a player from the other group using this chant. That player must break the chain or join the team.
What is Red Rover, Red Rover, send (insert name) right over?
500
These two dance names are featured in the NATO alphabet that starts Alpha, Bravo, Charlie . . .
What are Foxtrot and Tango?
500
This H word is a dietary law derived from Islamic teachings, meaning “lawful or permitted.” On the contrary, foods that are not considered this are considered haram or “not permitted.”
Forbidden food substances include alcohol, pork, carrion, the meat of carnivores, and animals that died prior to slaughter or slaughtering not in the name of Allah.
What is Halal?