It's All Relative
Of Scottish/Celtic origin, meaning "rock" or "rocky outcrop," from the Gaelic "creag", used as a surname for people living near cliffs.
In 2004, these two artists were involved in what might be the "wardrobe malfunction" of the century while performing at the Super Bowl XXXVI half-time show on live television.
Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake
Famous for its distinctive pink tin and gold foil, it's a major export, known as "The candy that travels," especially popular in Asia, and remains made in its original factory with consistent quality, free from artificial additives.
Almond Roca
A family-owned Washington chain started in 1995.
Farrelli's Pizza
This movie, based on L. Frank Baum's book, became a classic through annual TV airings, featuring iconic Technicolor, Judy Garland, and "Over the Rainbow," but it used dangerous materials like asbestos for snow and costumes, and its horses were colored with Jell-O.
The Wizard of Oz
The equivalent of English names like Walters, Watkins, or Watson.
Gutierrez
What year did the beloved Seattle Supersonics leave Seattle to become the Oklahoma City Thunder?
2008
A massive, flexible, wood-domed arena in Washington, opened in 1983, known as one of the world's largest timber domes, built with timber from Mount St. Helens and concrete enough for 70 miles of sidewalk
Tacoma Dome
A historic building in Santa Monica, CA, known for its Streamline Moderne architecture and reopening as Diner Antoinette in late 2025.
Ingo's Tasty Diner
"Did we just become best friends? Yep!" "I'm the Songbird of my generation," "You sleep with one eye open, but I'm watching you."
Step Brothers
The legendary beauty whose abduction sparked the Trojan War, An American author, activist, and lecturer who became the first deaf-blind person to earn a bachelor's degree, and An American actress famous for Mad About You and films like As Good as It Gets, all share the same first name.
Helen
This football team is the oldest franchise in the AFC, what was their original name?
Pittsburgh Pirates
The original Tacoma Narrows Bridge, was famous for its dramatic collapse in 1940 due to wind-induced oscillations, leading to major changes in bridge design
Galloping Gertie
A Pacific Northwest staple known for its 24/7 service and award-winning pies, founded in Oregon in 1978 by Ron & Shari Bergquist
Shari's Cafe & Pies
A "genius, billionaire, playboy, philanthropist" according to... himself.
Iron Man
She's had over 200 careers, traveled to space, and even run for President multiple times, representing diverse roles for girls, though her proportions have been criticized, leading to more inclusive designs later. What is her full first name?
Barbara
This beloved NFL football coach is quoted saying "You can't win the game in the first quarter, second quarter, or third quarter... you win the game in the fourth quarter!"
Pete Carroll
Who's jingle went, "Oh you can do it at a trot, You can do it at a gallop, You can do it real slow so your heart won't palpitate. Just don't be late."
The Puyallup Fair
A unique Pacific Northwest company, known for transforming historic buildings (old schools, hotels, poor farms) into quirky pubs, breweries, hotels, music venues, and movie theaters.
McMenamins
"Do not pity the dead, Harry. Pity the living, and above all, those who live without love."
Albus Dumbledore
The "king of herbs" from the mint family, originated in Asia, offers diverse varieties (like Sweet, Thai, Holy/Tulsi), is prized in Italian/Asian cuisines for its unique flavor, boasts vitamins (A, C, K) and minerals, and holds cultural significance, representing love in Italy and worship in Hinduism, while its name stems from the Greek for king.
Basil
The original Tacoma Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL) team (1983-1992) known for record crowds (21,728 in 1987) and stars like Steve Zungul and Preki.
Tacoma Stars
The incoming Mayor of Tacoma, Washington.
Anders Ibsen
This restaurant opened in 1940 in San Bernardino, California, as a barbecue restaurant.
McDonald's
"When you know the notes to sing, you can sing most anything".
The Sound of Music