State Nicknames
Named after one of the largest national parks the Grand Canyon State is home to 7.5 million people
Arizona
This bright pink bird is used in a common prank where you cover somebody's yard in plastic these
Flamingo
Thank god we have pens and pencils these days, or else we would’ve had to use this writing duo that uses a goose feather.
Ink and Quill
University of Texas
horns up
This is what it’s called when you hit a home run with runners on 1st, 2nd, and 3rd
Grand slam
Hello! This Hawaiian nickname was created after this common phrase meaning hello or goodbye.
Aloha State
In 1932 the Australian government declared war on this type of bird, after they attacked multiple military vehicles
Emu
One of the greatest natural views in the world that sits on the border of the U.S. and Canada, however it is not a national park, and one time someone went down in a barrel
Niagara Falls
Texas A&M
thumbs up
This is how many times the Colorado Rockies have won the world series
0
New york is home to one of the most famous buildings in the world which adorned this state nickname
Empire state
The Nicobar Pigeon found in Indonesia are the closest living relative to this extinct bird
Dodo
While Edison is often credited with the invention of the light bulb, Nikola Tesla arguably made a greater invention with this type of current.
alternating current
Oklahoma state university
guns up
If there are no runners on base There are this many players on the field during the play.
10
I’m movin’ to the country! Georgia gained this nickname after one of the most prominent fruits of the region gave it their claim to fame.
Peach State
This bird makes a machine gun like noise with its bill in order to scare off foes or attract mates
Shoebill Stork
You always gotta know how to change a tire just in case, one of the first steps of doing so is removing these fasteners on the outside of the wheel.
Lug Nuts
University of Oregon
O hands
This Japanese designated hitter for the dodgers was given the MVP of the 2024 season
Shohei Ohtani
Ohio shares its nickname with the mascot of the University of Ohio. Nuts!
Buckeye State
These birds native to the pacific attempt to mate by strutting their colorful feet in order to attract a female
Blue footed booby
Getting globes onto a flat surface has been a difficult task for scientists over the years, but the most popular for everyday use is this pole distorted projection of the earth.
Mercator Projection
University of Miami
U with hands
This is what the statistic LOB stands for
Left on Base